Malvern Hills Site Assessments August 2019 LC-503 Appendix B MH Sites 1 310519CW.Docx Appendix B: Malvern Hills Site Assessments

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SA of the SWDPR: Malvern Hills Site Assessments August 2019 LC-503_Appendix_B_MH_Sites_1_310519CW.docx Appendix B: Malvern Hills Site Assessments

B.1 Abberley ...... B1 B.2 Astley Cross ...... B8 B.3 Bayton ...... B15 B.4 Bransford ...... B22 B.5 Broadwas ...... B29 B.6 Callow End ...... B36 B.7 Clifton upon Teme ...... B43 B.8 Great Witley ...... B51 B.9 Hallow ...... B59 B.10 Hanley Castle ...... B71 B.11 Hanley Swan ...... B80 B.12 Holt Heath ...... B88 B.13 Kempsey ...... B95 B.14 Leigh Sinton ...... B105 B.15 Lower Broadheath ...... B115 B.16 Malvern...... B124 B.17 Malvern Wells ...... B140 B.18 Mamble...... B151 B.19 Martley ...... B159 B.20 Powick ...... B169 B.21 Rushwick ...... B180 B.22 Ryall ...... B188 B.23 Shrawley ...... B195 B.24 Tenbury Wells ...... B202 B.25 Upton-upon-Severn ...... B211 B.26 Welland ...... B218

Abberley Cluster

This cluster is located close to the northern boundary of the Malvern Hills District. See the Abberley cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0601 Land East of Clows Top Rd, Abberley Residential 2.84 51

Land to the Rear of Clows Top Road, CFS0603 Residential 4.65 84 Abberley

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CFS0601 0 - 0 - - - + - - - - + CFS0603 0 + 0 - - - + - - - - +

B.1.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.1.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.1.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.1.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: Both sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.1.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A small proportion in the east of Site CFS0601 coincides with an area determined to be at low risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate some site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.1.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.1.3.1 Biodiversity Assets: The proposed development at Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 would be unlikely to impact any surrounding biodiversity assets, and therefore a negligible impact on local biodiversity would be expected.

B.1.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.1.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are located within the LCT ‘Timbered Plateau Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “filtered medium/long distance views and mixed hedges with scattered hedgerow and oaks”. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Timbered Plateau Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of long-distance views from development on rolling landscape) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.1.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Abberley cluster. The development proposed at Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.1.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at both sites within this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents on Clowes Top Road. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.1.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are located in the open countryside surrounding Abberley. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.1.4.5 Coalescence: Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are large sites located between Abberley and Abberley Common. The proposed development at these sites could potentially increase the risk of coalescence between these two settlements and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.1.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.1.5.1 Air Quality: Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.1.5.2 Waste: Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.1.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.1.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Both sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

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

B.1.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.1.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these two sites.

B.1.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.1.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 18.3km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.1.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Great Witley Surgery, located approximately 2.2km south east of the cluster. The proposed

development at both sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.1.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Sport Martley Leisure Centre, located approximately 7.8km south of the cluster. Both sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

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

B.1.8.5 Main Road: Both sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.1.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

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

B.1.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.1.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are located approximately 100m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Tump House’, and within 310m from ‘Church of St Mary’. These sites are separated from ‘Church of St Mary’ by built-form within Abberley, and therefore would be unlikely to impact the setting of this Listed Building. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially be visible from ‘Tump House’, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

B.1.9.2 Conservation Area: Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are located approximately 30m from ‘Abberley Village’ Conservation Area. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to result in the alteration of the setting of this Conservation Area and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

B.1.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.1.10.1 Bus Stop: Site CFS0603 is located within the target distance to a bus stop at Fellow’s Shop, providing regular services. The proposed development at this site would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Site CFS0601 is located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.1.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Abberley is Bewdley Railway Station, located approximately 8km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at both sites in this cluster would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

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

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

B.1.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Abberley is Abberley General Stores. Both sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to local services.

B.1.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.1.11.1 Primary Schools: Abberley is served by Abberley Parochial Primary School. Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these two sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.1.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Abberley is The Chantry High School, located approximately 7.8km to the south of the cluster. Sites CFS0601 and CFS0603 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.1.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.1.12.1 Primary Employment Location: The Abberley cluster is located approximately 3.3km from The Green Business Centre. The proposed development at both sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Astley Cross Cluster

This cluster is located in the north east corner of the Malvern Hills District. See the Astley Cross cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land off Areley Common, Astley Cross, CFS0357 Residential 7.38 150 Stourport-on-Severn CFS0805 Land at Windsor Drive Residential 2.50 45

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CFS0357 0 ------++ - 0 - - + CFS0805 0 - 0 - - - + - 0 - - +

B.2.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.2.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0357 and CFS0805 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.2.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

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

B.2.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: The south east of Site CFS0357 and north east of Site CFS0805 coincide with areas determined to be at low risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as the proposed development would be likely to locate some site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.2.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.2.3.1 Priority Habitats: The south east of Site CFS0357 coincides with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the partial loss of this habitat, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.2.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.2.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0357 and CFS0805 are located within the LCT ‘Sandstone Estatelands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “arable land use and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Sandstone Estatelands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of arable land and hedgerow bordered fields) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.2.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Astley Cross cluster, with a footpath coinciding with Site CFS0357. The proposed development at Sites CFS0357 and CFS0805 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.2.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at both sites within this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents, particularly those located on Redstone Lane. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.2.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0357 and CFS0805 are located in the open countryside surrounding Astley Cross. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.2.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.2.5.1 Air Quality: Site CFS0805 is proposed for the development of 45 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area. Site CFS0357 is proposed for the development of 150 dwellings. The

proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected.

B.2.5.2 Groundwater SPZ: Sites CFS0357 and CFS0805 wholly coincide with the catchment (Zone III) of a groundwater SPZ. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially increase the risk of groundwater contamination within this SPZ, and therefore result in a minor negative impact on local groundwater resources.

B.2.5.3 Waste: Site CFS0805 is proposed for the development of 45 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Site CFS0357 is proposed for the development of 150 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.2.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.2.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Both sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0357 and CFS0805 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.2.6.2 ALC: Both sites in this cluster are partially situated on ALC Grade 3 land and a small proportion of Site CFS0357 is located on ALC Grade 2 land, both of which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these two sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.2.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.2.7.1 Net Gain: Site CFS0805 is proposed for the development of 45 dwellings; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at this site. Site CFS0357 is proposed for the development of 150 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.2.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.2.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 16.4km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.2.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is York House Medical Centre, located approximately 1.8km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.2.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Wyre Forest Leisure Centre, located approximately 5.6km north east of the cluster. Both sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

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

B.2.8.5 Main Road: Both sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

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

B.2.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.2.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.2.9.1 Historic Environment: The development proposed at both sites in this cluster would be unlikely to impact any surrounding heritage assets, and therefore would be expected to have a negligible impact on the local historic environment.

B.2.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.2.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0357 and CFS0805 are located within the target distance to bus stops on Princess Way and Woodhampton Close, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.2.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Astley Cross is Hartlebury Railway Station, located approximately 4km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at both sites in this cluster would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.2.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Both sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot.

B.2.10.4 Road Access: Both sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.2.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience stores to Astley Cross are Dailey Stores and Areley Kings Post Office. Sites CFS0375 and CFS0805 are located within the target distance to one of these convenience stores. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services.

B.2.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.2.11.1 Primary Schools: Astley Cross is served by St Bartholemew’s C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0357 and CFS0805 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these two sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.2.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Astley Cross is The Stourport High School, located approximately 2.9km to the north east of the cluster. Sites CFS0357 and CFS0805 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.2.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.2.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Astley Cross cluster, including Chadwick Bank Industrial Estate, located approximately 2.4km from the cluster. The proposed development at both sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Bayton Cluster

This cluster is located towards the northern boundary of the Malvern Hills District. See the Bayton cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0820 Land South of Clows Top Road Residential 2.83 51

CFS0821 Land North of Clows Top Road Residential 2.59 47

CFS0822 Land at Bayton Residential 1.7 31

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B.3.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.3.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS0822 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these three sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.3.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.3.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.3.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: The south of Sites CFS0820 and CFS0822 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate some site end users in areas at

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

B.3.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.3.3.1 Biodiversity Assets: The proposed development at Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS0822 would be unlikely to impact any surrounding biodiversity assets, and therefore a negligible impact on local biodiversity would be expected.

B.3.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.3.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS822 are located within the LCT ‘Timbered Plateau Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “filtered medium/long distance views and mixed hedges with scattered hedgerow and oaks”. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Timbered Plateau Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of long-distance views from development on rolling landscape) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.3.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Bayton cluster, with a footpath coinciding with Site CFS0820. The proposed development at all three sites in this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.3.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at all three sites within this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents including those on Clowes Top Lane and Clowes Top Road. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.3.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS0822 are located in the open countryside surrounding Bayton. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.3.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.3.5.1 Air Quality: Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS0822 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.3.5.2 Waste: Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS0822 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.3.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.3.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS0822 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.3.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these three sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.3.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.3.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS0822 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these three sites.

B.3.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.3.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 25.8km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the three sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.3.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Cleobury Mortimer Surgery, located approximately 3.5km north west of the cluster. The proposed development at the three sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.3.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Tenbury Swimming Pool, located approximately 10.9km south west of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

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

B.3.8.5 Main Road: All sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.3.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

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

B.3.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.3.9.1 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0822 is located approximately 240m from the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Church of St Bartholemew’. Site CFS0820 is located approximately 330m from this Listed Building. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

B.3.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0820 is located adjacent to the Grade II Listed Building ‘Bank House’, approximately 30m from ‘2, Clow’s Top Road’, and within 70m from ‘The Post Office’, ‘Lynbury, Maypole Cottage, Wrights Cottage (Between Lynbury and Post Office)’ and ‘Garden Cottage’. Site CFS0821 is located approximately 20m from ‘2, Clow’s Top Road’. Site CFS0822 is located approximately 50m from ‘Bank House’. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.3.9.3 Conservation Area: The north of Sites CFS0820 and CFS0822 coincide with ‘Bayton’ Conservation Area. Site CFS0821 is located adjacent to this Conservation Area. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially alter the character and/or setting of this Conservation Area and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

B.3.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.3.10.1 Bus Stop: All sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to bus stops on Wheatsheaf, providing regular services. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.3.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Bayton is Bewdley Railway Station, located approximately 8km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at all three sites in this cluster would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.3.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

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

B.3.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Bayton is Clows Top Store and Post Office, located approximately 2km south east of the cluster at Clowes Top. All sites in this cluster are located wholly outside the target

distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.3.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.3.11.1 Primary Schools: Bayton is served by Bayton C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS0822 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these three sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.3.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Bayton is The Stourport High School, located approximately 10km to the east of the cluster. Sites CFS0820, CFS0821 and CFS0822 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.3.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.3.12.1 Primary Employment Location: The Bayton cluster is located approximately 2.2km from Woodside Business Park. The proposed development at all three sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Bransford Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre of the Malvern Hills District. See the Bransford cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0071 Jacksons Bank, The Fold Residential 1.54 28 Land at Bransford, Brockamin Lane, CFS0239 Residential 2.6 47 Bransford

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B.4.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.4.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.4.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.4.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: Both sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.4.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.4.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 are located 500m and 200m south of the ‘River Teme’ SSSI, respectively. Both sites are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. These two sites are proposed for the development of 49 dwellings or less and therefore, a negligible impact on this SSSI would be expected.

B.4.3.2 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0239 is located approximately 90m south west of a stand of ancient woodland. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this ancient woodland due to an increased risk of disturbance.

B.4.3.3 LWS: Site CFS0071 is located approximately 15m west of ‘Leigh Disused Railway’ LWS. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this LWS, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.4.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.4.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT, as the LCA states that “modern development favouring groups of new houses would not be appropriate in this landscape”. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.4.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Bransford cluster, with a footpath coinciding with Site CFS0239. The proposed development at Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.4.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at both sites within this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents on Suckley Road and Post Office Lane. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.4.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Site CFS0239 is located in the open countryside surrounding Bransford. The proposed development at this site would be likely to lead to urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.4.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.4.5.1 Main Road: The A4103 passes through Bransford. Site CFS0071 is located adjacent to this road. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A4103 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at this site.

B.4.5.2 Air Quality: Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.4.5.3 Waste: Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.4.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.4.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Both sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.4.6.2 ALC: Both sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these two sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.4.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.4.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these two sites.

B.4.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.4.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 8.5km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.4.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is St Johns House Surgery, located approximately 3.4km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.4.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facilities are Sport Dyson Perrins Leisure Centre, located approximately 4.7km south west of the cluster, and St Johns Sports Centre, located approximately 4.7km north east of the cluster. Both sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to these leisure facilities, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

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

B.4.8.5 Main Road: Site CFS0071 is located adjacent to the A4103. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Site CFS0239 is located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.4.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.4.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these two sites

would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.4.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.4.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0071 is located approximately 100m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Fir Tree House’. Site CFS0239 is located approximately 140m from ‘Aspendale’. These sites and Listed Buildings are separated by built-form within Bransford. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.4.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.4.10.1 Bus Stop: Both sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to bus stops on Orchard Way and Powick Turn, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.4.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Bransford is Malvern Link, located approximately 5km to the south of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at both sites in this cluster would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.4.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Both sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.4.10.4 Road Access: Both sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.4.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience stores to Bransford are Leigh Sinton Stores and Roots Family Farm Shop, located in Leigh Sinton. Both sites in this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to these convenience stores. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.4.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.4.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary school to Bransford is Leigh and Bransford Primary School, located approximately 2km to the south west of the cluster. Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 are located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.4.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary schools to Bransford are Dyson Perrins C of E High School, located approximately 4.8km to the south west of the cluster, and Christopher Whitehead Language College, located approximately 4.8km to the north east of the cluster. Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 are located outside the target distance to these secondary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.4.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0071 and CFS0239 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.4.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.4.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Bransford cluster, including Guiness Park Farm located approximately 1.8km from the cluster. The proposed development at both sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Broadwas Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and to the west in the Malvern Hills District. See the Broadwas cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land between Church Lane and CFS0086 Residential 1.23 22 Broadwas Primary School, Broadwas

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B.5.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.5.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Site CFS0086 is proposed for the development of 22 dwellings. The proposed development at this site would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.5.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.5.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: Site CFS0086 is located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at this site, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.5.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.5.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: Site CFS0086 is located approximately 250m east of the ‘River Teme’ SSSI. This site is located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. The site is proposed for the development of 22 dwellings and therefore, a negligible impact on this SSSI would be expected.

B.5.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.5.4.1 Landscape Character: Site CFS0086 is located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at this site would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of this LCT as this site comprises a small corner of a large agricultural field.

B.5.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Broadwas cluster. The proposed development at Site CFS0086 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.5.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Site CFS0086 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents located on Stoney Lay. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.5.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.5.5.1 Main Road: The A44 passes through Broadwas. Site CFS0086 is located adjacent to this road. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A44 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at this site.

B.5.5.2 Air Quality: Site CFS0086 is proposed for the development of 22 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.5.5.3 Waste: Site CFS0086 is proposed for the development of 22 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.5.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.5.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Site CFS0086 comprises 1.23ha of previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss

of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. This negative impact would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.5.6.2 ALC: Site CFS0086 is situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at this site, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.5.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.5.7.1 Net Gain: Site CFS0086 is proposed for the development of 22 dwellings; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at this site.

B.5.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.5.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 12km east of the cluster. The proposed development at Site CFS0086 could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.5.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Knightwick Surgery, located approximately 2.7km north west of the cluster. The proposed development at Site CFS0086 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.5.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Sport Martley Leisure Centre, located approximately 4.8km north of the cluster. Site CFS0086 is located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.5.8.4 AQMA: Site CFS0086 is located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.5.8.5 Main Road: Site CFS0086 is located adjacent to the A44. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor

negative impact on the health of site end users.

B.5.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Site CFS0086 is located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at this site, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.5.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: Site CFS0086 is located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at this site would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.5.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.5.9.1 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0086 is located approximately 130m from the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Stone Farmhouse and attached Hop Kiln’ and approximately 190m from ‘Church of St Mary Magdalene’. ‘Stone Farmhouse and attached Hop Kiln’ is identified as Heritage at Risk and is in ‘very bad’ condition1. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.5.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0086 is located approximately 30m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Ivy House Farmhouse’, approximately 150m from ‘Barn about 14 yards west of Stone Farmhouse’ and ‘Stable about 25 yards north of Stone Farmhouse’, and approximately 200m from ‘Broadwas Court’ and ‘Badgers End’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.5.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.5.10.1 Bus Stop: Site CFS0086 is located within the target distance to a bus stop at the Post Office, providing regular services. The proposed development at this site would be likely to have a minor positive impact

1 Historic England (2017) Heritage At Risk. Stone Farmhouse and attached Hop Kiln, Bromyard Road, Broadwas – Malvern Hills. Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search- register/list-entry/94897 [Accessed: 28/08/19]

on site end users’ access to bus services

B.5.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Broadwas is Malvern Link, located approximately 8km to the south east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at Site CFS0086 would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.5.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Site CFS0086 is well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot.

B.5.10.4 Road Access: Site CFS0086 is well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at this site would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.5.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Broadwas is Alfrick and Lulsley Community Shop, located approximately 2km south west of the cluster, in Alfrick. Site CFS0086 is located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.5.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.5.11.1 Primary Schools: Broadwas is served by Broadwas C of E Primary School. Site CFS0086 is located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at this site would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.5.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Broadwas is The Chantry High School, located approximately 4.6km to the north of the cluster. Site CFS0086 is located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.5.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.5.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Broadwas cluster, including Maylite Trading Estate located approximately 4km from the cluster. The proposed development at Site CFS0086 would therefore be expected to locate site end users in an area with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Callow End Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and to the east in the Malvern Hills District. See the Callow End cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0090 Land at Upton Rd, Callow End Residential 2.01 36 Land to the north of Beauchamp Lane, CFS0413 Residential 2.07 37 Callow End CFS0546 Land at Horse Hill, Callow End Residential 2.35 42

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B.6.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.6.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these three sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.6.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.6.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.6.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: The east of Site CFS0090 coincides with areas determined to be at low and medium risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.6.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.6.3.1 Biodiversity Assets: The proposed development at Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 would be unlikely to impact any surrounding biodiversity assets, and therefore a negligible impact on local biodiversity would be expected.

B.6.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.6.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0090 and CFS0546 are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. Site CFS0413 is located within the LCT ‘Settled Farmland on River Terrace’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “cropping and horticultural land use”. The proposed development at Sites CFS0090 and CFS0564 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields). The proposed development at Site CFS0413 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Settled Farmland on River Terrace’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of arable land). Therefore, the proposed development at all three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.6.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Callow End cluster, with ta footpath coinciding with Site CFS0413. The proposed development at Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.6.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents, including those on Upper Ferry Lane, Upton Road and Beauchamp Lane. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.6.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0413 and CFS0546 are located in the open countryside surrounding Callow End. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.6.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.6.5.1 Air Quality: Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.6.5.2 Waste: Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.6.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.6.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.6.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these three sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.6.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.6.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these three sites.

B.6.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.6.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 7km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at the three sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.6.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Kempsey Surgery, located approximately 1.8km east of the cluster. The proposed development at the three sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.6.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is St Johns Sports Centre, located approximately 4.7km north of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.6.8.4 AQMA: All three sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.6.8.5 Main Road: All sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.6.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.6.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.6.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.6.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0413 is located approximately 30m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘The Mercers’, and approximately 160m from ‘Peachly Cottage’. Site CFS0090 is located approximately 60m from ‘Glebe Cottage’. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Sites CFS0090 and CFS0546 are located within 90m of ‘9,

Upton Road’, and Site CFS0546 is located approximately 220m from ‘Prior’s Court’, however these sites and Listed Buildings are separated by built-form within Callow End. Therefore, the proposed development at these sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.6.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.6.10.1 Bus Stop: All sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to bus stops on Upton Road, providing regular services. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.6.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Callow End is Worcester Parkway, located approximately 6km to the east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.6.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.6.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these three sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.6.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Callow End is McColl’s, located approximately 1.7km east of the cluster in Kempsey. All sites in this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.6.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.6.11.1 Primary Schools: Callow End is served by Callow End C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these three sites would situate new residents in locations with good access

to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.6.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Callow End is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, located approximately 4.5km to the north east of the cluster. Sites CFS0090, CFS0413 and CFS0546 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.6.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.6.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Callow End cluster, including Open Barn Business Centre located approximately 2km from the cluster. The proposed development at all three sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Clifton upon Teme Cluster

This cluster is located towards the north west in the Malvern Hills District. See the Clifton upon Teme cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0042 Hope Lane, Clifton upon Teme Residential 3.08 55 Land at Steps Farm, The Village, Clifton- CFS0425 Residential 10.55 190 on-Teme Broadfield, The Village, Clifton upon CFS0492 Residential 1.46 26 Teme Blueshot Works, Pound Lane, Clifton-on- CFS0495 Residential 0.25 8 Teme

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B.7.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.7.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0042, CFS0492 and CFS0495 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these three sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Site CFS0425 is proposed for the development of 190 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

B.7.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.7.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these four sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.7.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: Site CFS0425 coincides with areas determined to be a low and medium risk of surface water. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.7.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.7.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 2km south west of the ‘River Teme’ SSSI. All sites are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 100 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0042, CFS0492 and CFS0495 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less and therefore, a negligible impact on this SSSI would be expected. Site CFS0425 is proposed for the development of 190 dwellings and is located outside the Clifton upon Teme development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at Site CFS0425 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which this SSSI has been designated.

B.7.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.7.4.1 Landscape Character: All four sites in this cluster are located within the LCT ‘Timbered Plateau Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “filtered medium/long distance views and mixed hedges with scattered hedgerow and oaks”. The proposed development at Sites CFS0042 and CFS0425 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Timbered Plateau Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of long-distance views from development on rolling landscape) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character would be expected at these two sites. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Sites CFS0492 and CFS0495 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of this LCT.

B.7.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Sites CFS0042 and CFS0492 coincide with a PRoW. The proposed development at all four sites in this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.7.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0042, CFS0425 and CFS0492 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents, including those on Manor Road and Hope Lane. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.7.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0042, CFS0425 and CFS0492 are located in the open countryside surrounding Clifton Upon Teme. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.7.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.7.5.1 Air Quality: Site CFS0425 is proposed for the development of 190 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0042 and CFS0492 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area. Site CFS0495 is proposed for the development of eight dwellings; therefore, development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on local air pollution.

B.7.5.2 Waste: Sites CFS0042, CFS0492 and CFS0495 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Site CFS0425 is proposed for the development of 190 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.7.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.7.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Site CFS0495 comprises previously developed land. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on natural resources as development would be classed as an efficient use of land. Sites CFS0042, CFS0425 and CFS0492 comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to result in a

minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.7.6.2 ALC: Sites CFS0042, CFS0425 and CFS0492 are situated on ALC Grade 2 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these three sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.7.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.7.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0042, CFS0492 and CFS0495 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these three sites. Site CFS0425 is proposed for the development of 190 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.7.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.7.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 18km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the four sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.7.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is The Village Hall, located in the centre of the cluster. All sites are located within the target distance to this GP surgery. Therefore, the proposed development at the four sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.7.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Sport Martley Leisure Centre, located approximately 5km south east of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.7.8.4 AQMA: All four sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.7.8.5 Main Road: All sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.7.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these four sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.7.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these four sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.7.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.7.9.1 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0492 is located approximately 110m from the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Church of St Kenelm’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Listed Building. Sites CFS0042, CFS0425 and CFS0495 are located 370m or less from this Listed Building, however these sites and this Listed Building are separated by built-form within Clifton upon Teme. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

B.7.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0042 is located approximately 70m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Village Hall, West Wing’. Site CFS0492 is located approximately 70m from ‘The Manor House’, and within 100m from several Listed Buildings along The Village. Site CFS0425 is located approximately 90m from ‘Steps Farmhouse’, and approximately 140m from ‘The Manor House’. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these

Listed Buildings. Site CFS0495 is located within 300m from several Listed Buildings within Clifton upon Teme including ‘Village Hall, West Wing’, however this site and these Listed Buildings are separated by built-form within the village. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.7.9.3 Conservation Area: Site CFS0492 is located adjacent to ‘Cifton-upon- Teme’ Conservation Area. Sites CFS0042 and CFS0425 are located approximately 120m from this Conservation Area. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially alter the character and/or setting of this Conservation Area and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

B.7.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.7.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0042, CFS0492 and CFS0495 are located within the target distance to bus stops at Manor Road and Lion Inn, providing regular services. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Site CFS0425 is located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.7.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Clifton upon Teme is Worcester Foregate Street, located approximately 15km to the south east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.7.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Site CFS0492 is well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Sites CFS0042, CFS0425 and CFS0495 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.7.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these four sites would

therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.7.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Clifton upon Teme is Clifton upon Teme Village Store. All sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services.

B.7.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.7.11.1 Primary Schools: Clifton upon Teme is served by Clifton-upon-Teme Primary School. Sites CFS0042, CFS0425, CFS0492 and CFS0495 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these four sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.7.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Clifton upon Teme is The Chantry School, located approximately 4.8km to the south east of the cluster. Sites CFS0042, CFS0425, CFS0492 and CFS0495 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.7.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.7.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Clifton upon Teme cluster, including The Green Business Centre located approximately 4.4km from the cluster. The proposed development at all four sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

B.7.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Site CFS0495 currently coincides with ‘BJs Blinds and Awnings’ and is proposed for residential end use. The proposed residential development at this site could potentially result in the loss of this business, and consequently the employment opportunities it provides. Therefore, a major negative impact would be expected following the proposed development at this site.

Great Witley Cluster

This cluster is located towards the north in the Malvern Hills District. See the Great Witley cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0870 Land off Worcester Road, Great Witley Residential 0.33 8 Land off Stourport Road and the B4197, CFS0911 Mixed 9.12 164 Great Witley (Site 1)

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B.8.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.8.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0870 and CFS0911 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.8.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.8.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: Both sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.8.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: The north east and north west corners of Site CFS0911 coincide with areas determined to be a low and medium risk of surface water. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.8.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.8.3.1 Biodiversity Assets: The proposed development at Sites CFS0870 and CFS0911 would be unlikely to impact any surrounding biodiversity assets, and therefore a negligible impact on local biodiversity would be expected.

B.8.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.8.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0870 and CFS0911 are located within the LCT ‘Wooded Estatelands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “mixed farming land use”. The proposed development at Site CFS0911 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Wooded Estatelands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of arable fields) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Site CFS0870 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of this LCT.

B.8.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Site CFS0911 coincides with a PRoW. The proposed development at this site could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.8.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at CFS0911 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents, including those on Stour Port Road and The Glebe. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.8.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.8.5.1 Main Road: The A443 passes through Great Witley to the south, and the A451 passes to the north. Sites CFS0870 and CFS0911 are located adjacent to one or both of these roads. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A443 and A451 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.8.5.2 Air Quality: Site CFS0911 is proposed for the development of 164 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Site CFS0870 is proposed for the

development of eight dwellings; therefore, development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on local air pollution.

B.8.5.3 Watercourse: The entirety of Site CFS0870 and a proportion of Site CFS0911 are located within 200m of a minor watercourse. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.8.5.4 Waste: Site CFS0870 is proposed for the development of 8 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Site CFS0911 is proposed for the development of 164 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.8.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.8.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Both sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0870 and CFS0911 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.8.6.2 ALC: Both sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these two sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.8.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.8.7.1 Net Gain: Site CFS0870 proposed for the development of 8 dwellings; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at this site. Site CFS0911 is proposed for the development of 164 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.8.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.8.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 16.4km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.8.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Great Witley Surgery, located in the centre of the cluster. Both sites are located within the target distance to this GP surgery. Therefore, the proposed development at the two sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.8.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Sport Martley Leisure Centre, located approximately 5.8km south of the cluster. Both sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.8.8.4 AQMA: Both sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.8.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0870 and CFS0911 are located within 200m of the A443 and/or A451. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users.

B.8.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.8.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW and cycle networks. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a

minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.8.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.8.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0911 is located approximately 30m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Rosery Lodge’, approximately 90m from ‘Robin’s Croft’, approximately 130m from ‘The Old Rectory’ and ‘Redmarley’, and approximately 140m from ‘The Dairy and adjoining Butchers Shop, livestock pen and Slaughter House’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Site CFS0870 is located within 220m of ‘Rosery Lodge’, ‘Robin’s Croft’ and ‘The Dairy and adjoining Butchers Shop, livestock pen and Slaughter House’, however this site and these Listed Buildings are separated by built-form and trees within Great Witley. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.8.9.2 Registered Park and Garden: The south east corner of Site CFS0911 coincides with ‘Witley Court’ RPG, which is identified as Heritage at Risk and is in ‘generally unsatisfactory’ condition2. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a major negative impact on the character of this RPG. Site CFS0870 is located adjacent to this RPG. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this RPG.

B.8.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.8.10.1 Bus Stop: Both sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to bus stops at Village Hall, The Glebe and Hundred House Hotel, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.8.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Great Witley is Bewdley Railway Station, located approximately 10km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at both sites in this cluster would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access

2 Historic England (2017) Heritage at Risk. Witley Court, Great Witley / Hillhampton / Little Witley – Malvern Hills. Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list- entry/24854 [Accessed: 28/08/19]

to rail services.

B.8.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0870 and CFS0911 are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot.

B.8.10.4 Road Access: Both sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.8.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Great Witley is Great Witley Post Office and Shop. The majority of Site CFS0911 is located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Site CFS0870 is located outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.8.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.8.11.1 Primary Schools: Great Witley is served by Great Witley C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0870 and CFS0911 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these two sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.8.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Great Witley is The Chantry High School, located approximately 5.8km to the south of the cluster. Sites CFS0870 and CFS0911 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.8.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.8.12.1 Primary Employment Location: The Great Witley cluster is located approximately 3.2km from The Green Business Centre and K D O Business Centre. The proposed development at both sites would therefore be

expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

B.8.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Site CFS0911 is proposed for mixed use development. As a previously undeveloped location, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at this site.

Hallow Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and towards the eastern edge of the Malvern Hills District. See the Hallow cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0135 Land at Greenhill Lane, Hallow (Plot 1) Residential 1.67 30

CFS0136 Land at Greenhill Lane, Hallow (Plot 2) Residential 3.08 55

CFS0183 Land off Church Lane, Hallow Residential 6.27 113 Land at Beaconhill Drive, Off Hallow CFS0189 Residential 0.74 50 Road, Worcester Worcester Land lying to south of Tinkers Coppice CFS0343 Farm, Main Road, Hallow (northern Residential 12.75 230 parcel) Plot 1 Land lying to north and west of 3 & 4 CFS0344 Pound Piece Cottages, Main Road, Residential 9.19 165 Hallow (southern parcel) Plot 2 CFS0390 Land at Hallow Residential 3.88 70

CFS0432 Land at Shoulton Lane, Hallow Residential 1.5 27 782 - 4.263 West of Worcester Gate CFS0496 Residential 2.79 41 Hallow Land located between Worcester Gate CFS0688 and South Lodge, Hallow Road, Residential 1.71 18 Worcester WR2 6PH Worcester Land opposite The Orchard, Moselety CFS0738 Residential 5.98 108 Road, Hallow Land adjacent to Park Acre, Church CFS0951 Residential 0.5 12 Lane, Hallow

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B.9.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.9.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496, CFS0688, CFS0738 and CFS0951 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these eleven sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Site CFS0343 is proposed for the development of 230 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

B.9.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.9.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0688, CFS0738 and CFS0951 are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these ten sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding. Approximately half of Sites CFS0189 and CFS0496 coincide with Flood Zones 2 and 3. The proposed development at these two sites could

potentially locate some site end users in areas at risk of fluvial flooding; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected.

B.9.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A small proportion in the south east of Site CFS0432 and the north east of Site CFS0496 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. A small proportion in the north east of Site CFS0189 coincides with an area determined to be at low risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding.

B.9.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.9.3.1 Natura 2000: Sites CFS0189, CFS0496 and CFS0688 are located within 5km north west of ‘Lyppard Grange Ponds’ SAC. A minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these three sites, due to the increased risk of development related threats and pressures on this European designated site.

B.9.3.2 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 1.4km of ‘Northwick Marsh’ SSSI. Site CFS0343 is also located approximately 1km south west of ‘Grimley Brick Pits’ SSSI. Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496, CFS0688 and CFS0951 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0344, and CFS0390 are proposed for the development of 50 dwellings or more and are located outside the Hallow development boundary. Sites CFS0343 and CFS0738 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 100 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Both of these sites are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more and are located outside the Hallow development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390 and CFS0738 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these two SSSIs have been designated.

B.9.3.3 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0343 is located approximately 60m south west of ‘Tinkers Coppice’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this ancient woodland due to an increased risk of disturbance.

B.9.3.4 LWS: Site CFS0344 is located adjacent to ‘Laughern Brook’ LWS. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this LWS, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.9.3.5 Priority Habitats: The east of Site CFS0432 and the east and west of Site CFS0688 coincide with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The west of Site CFS0189 coincides with traditional orchard priority habitat. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to result in the partial loss of these habitats, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.9.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.9.4.1 Landscape Character: All sites within the Hallow cluster are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at Sites CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0496 and CFS0738 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Sites CFS0135, CFS0432, CFS0688 and CFS0951 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of this LCT.

B.9.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Hallow cluster, with footpaths coinciding with Sites CFS0343, CFS0136, CFS0432, CFS0344 and CFS0183. The proposed development at Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0494, CFS0738 and CFS0951 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.9.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432 CFS0496 and CFS0738 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.9.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496 and CFS0738 are located in the open countryside surrounding Hallow. The proposed development at these ten sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.9.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.9.5.1 Main Road: The A443 passes through Hallow. Sites CFS0135, CFS0343, CFS0344 and CFS0688 are located adjacent to this road. Sites CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0390 and CFS0432 are located wholly or partially within 200m of this road. The proposed development at these nine sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A443 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.9.5.2 Air Quality: Sites CFS0183, CFS0343, CFS0344 and CFS0738 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0189, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496, CFS0688 and CFS0951 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these eight sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.9.5.3 Watercourse: Site CFS0344 is located adjacent to the Laughern Brook. Sites CFS0390 and CFS0688 are located partially within 200m of this watercourse. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.9.5.4 Waste: Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496, CFS0688, CFS0738 and CFS0951 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these ten sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Sites CFS0343 and CFS0344 are proposed for the development of between 144 and 1,425 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.9.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.9.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496, CFS0688, CFS0738 and CFS0951 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.9.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these twelve sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.9.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.9.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0189, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496, CFS0688 and CFS0951 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these eight sites. Sites CFS0183, CFS0343, CFS0344 and CFS0738 are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.9.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.9.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located to the south east of the cluster.

Sites CFS0496 and CFS0189 are located within the target distance to this hospital. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0688, CFS0738 and CFS0951 are located outside the target distance to this hospital. The proposed development at these ten sites could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.9.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Barbourne Health Centre, located approximately 2.7km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the twelve sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.9.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Perdiswell Leisure Centre, located approximately 3.3km south east of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.9.8.4 AQMA: All twelve sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.9.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432 and CFS0688 are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A443. The proposed development at these nine sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0496, CFS0738 and CFS0951 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.9.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496, CFS0688 and CFS0951 are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these eleven sites, as the

proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits. Site CFS0738 is located over 600m from a public greenspace, and therefore the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to outdoor space.

B.9.8.7 Net Loss of Public Greenspace: Site CFS0344 coincides with a public greenspace. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the net loss of public greenspace, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the provision of greenspace across the Plan area.

B.9.8.8 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these twelve sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.9.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.9.9.1 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0344 is located approximately 45m from the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Church of St Philip and St James’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Listed Building. Sites CFS0183 and CFS0951 are located within 320m of this Listed Building, however these sites and this Listed Building are separated by built-form within Hallow. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

B.9.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0135 is located adjacent to the Grade II Listed Building ‘Windsor Cottage’, approximately 40m from ‘Hallow School’ and ‘Carey Villa’, and approximately 120m from ‘The Hollies’. Site CFS0951 is located adjacent to ‘Park Farm Cottages’ and approximately 50m from ‘Park Farmhouse’. Site CFS0432 is located approximately 40m from ‘The Hollies’. Site CFS0136 is located approximately 110m from ‘Windsor Cottage’ and approximately 160m from ‘Carey Villa’, ‘Hallow School’ and ‘The Hollies’. Site CFS0183 is located approximately 60m from ‘Park Farmhouse’ and ‘Park Farm Cottages’, and approximately 80m from ‘Lea Cottages’. Sites CFS0496 and CFS0688 are located within 110m from ‘Games Pavillion in gardens at Parkfield’, ‘Fountain in gardens at Parkfield’ and ‘Summer House in gardens at Parkfield’. The proposed development

at these seven sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Site CFS0189 is located approximately 80m from ‘Hallow Bank’. Site CFS0343 is located within 300m from ‘Hallow School’, ‘Windsor Cottage’ and ‘Carey Villa’. Site CFS0344 is located approximately 200m from ‘Tudor Cottage’. Site CFS0390 is located approximately 150m from ‘The Crown Public House and attached outbuildings’. However, these sites and Listed Buildings are separated by built-form and/or trees within Hallow. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.9.9.3 Conservation Area: The south east of Site CFS0951 coincides with ‘Hallow’ Conservation Area. Sites CFS0183 and CFS0344 are located adjacent to this Conservation Area, and Sites CFS0390 and CFS0432 are located approximately 80m from this Conservation Area. Site CFS0189 is located approximately 30m from ‘Riverside’ Conservation Area. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially alter the character and/or setting of these Conservation Areas and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

B.9.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.9.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0189, CFS0344, CFS0432 CFS0496, CFS0688 and CFS0951 are located within the target distance to bus stops at Crown Inn, Worcester Hallow Road and Park Lane, providing regular services. The proposed development at these eight sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0183, CFS0343, CFS0390 and CFS0951 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.9.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Hallow is Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station, located approximately 4km to the south east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these twelve sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.9.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0135, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496 and CFS0688 are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these seven sites would

be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Sites CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0344 CFS0738 and CFS0951 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.9.10.4 Road Access: Sites CFS0183 and CFS0496 are not accessible from the current road network. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on accessibility. Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0688, CFS0738 and CFS0951 are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these ten sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.9.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience stores to Hallow are Ladygo Stores in the north of Hallow, and Tesco Express located to the south of Hallow. Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0390 and CFS0432 are located within the target distance to Ladygo Stores. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0496, CFS0688, CFS0738 and CFS0951 are located wholly outside the target distance to these convenience stores. The proposed development at these eight sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.9.10.6 Site CFS0183 is not located in close proximity to a bus stop, railway station or convenience store and is not accessible from the current road or footpath networks. Therefore, a major negative impact on travel and accessibility would be expected at this site.

B.9.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.9.11.1 Primary Schools: Hallow is served by Hallow C of E Primary School and Northwick Manor Primary School. Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0343, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0738 and CFS0951 are located within the target distance to Hallow C of E Primary School. The proposed development at these eight sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0189, CFS0496, CFS0688 and the

majority of Site CFS0344 are situated outside the target distance of these primary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.9.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Hallow is Bishop Perowne C of E College, located approximately 3.5km to the south east of the cluster. Sites CFS0135, CFS0136, CFS0183, CFS0189, CFS0343, CFS0344, CFS0390, CFS0432, CFS0496, CFS0688, CFS0738 and CFS0951 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these twelve sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.9.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0189, CFS0344, CFS0496 and CFS0688 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.9.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.9.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Hallow cluster, including Edgar Business Centre and Hallow Park Business Park located approximately 2.3km from the cluster. The proposed development at all twelve sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Hanley Castle Cluster

This cluster is located towards the south west in the Malvern Hills District. See the Hanley Castle cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land off B4208 between Hill View Area CFS0082 Employment 6.51 N/A and Willow End Business Park Malvern Land at Junction of B4209 and B4208 CFS0083 (Blackmore Park Road) opposite 3 Employment 7.78 N/A Counties Showground Malvern Land off B4208 between disused railway CFS0084 track and Willow End Business Park Employment 2.11 N/A Hanley Castle Park Farm, Blackmore Park Road, CFS0117 Malvern, WR14 3LF (378982,243813) Mixed 14.07 253 Hanley Swan Land adjacent to Blackmore Park Great CFS0652 Employment 24.13 N/A Malvern

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B.10.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.10.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Site CFS0117 is proposed for the development of 253 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected. Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084 and CFS0652 are proposed for non-residential end use and therefore would be expected to have a negligible impact on carbon emissions across the Plan area.

B.10.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.10.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these five sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.10.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A small proportion in the north of Site CFS0083 coincides with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. Sites CFS0117 and CFS0652 coincide with small areas determined to be at low and medium risk of surface water flooding across the sites. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding.

B.10.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.10.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 2.4km south of ‘Malvern Common’ SSSI. ‘Brotheridge Green Disused Railway Line’ SSSI is also located in close proximity of the cluster, to the south west. Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084, CFS0117 and CFS0652 are located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications (except householder) outside or extending outside existing settlements/urban areas affecting greenspace, farmland, semi natural habitats or landscape features such as trees, hedges, streams, rural buildings/structures” should be consulted on. All sites are located outside of the Great Malvern and Hanley Swan development boundaries. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these SSSIs have been designated.

B.10.3.2 LWS: Site CFS0652 is located adjacent to ‘Langdale and Blackmore Woods’ LWS, and approximately 5m from ‘Pool & Mere Brooks’ LWS. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on these LWSs, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.10.3.3 Priority Habitats: The east of Site CFS0652 coincides with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the loss of this habitat, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.10.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.10.4.1 AONB: All five sites in the Hanley Castle cluster are located within close proximity to Malvern Hills AONB. Sites CFS0082, CFS0083 and CFS0117 are located adjacent to the AONB. Development adjacent to a nationally designated landscape would be expected to have a major negative impact on the natural beauty and special qualities of the AONB. Sites CFS0084 and CFS0652 are located within 200m of the AONB and the proposed development at these two sites would be likely to be visible from, and as such, alter the setting of, the AONB. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected at these two sites.

B.10.4.2 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084 and approximately half of Sites CFS0117 and CFS0652 are located within the LCT ‘Enclosed Commons’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “hedgerow boundaries to fields”. Sites CFS0117 and CFS0652 are partially located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Enclosed Commons’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedge bordered fields) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.10.4.3 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Hanley Castle cluster, with footpaths coinciding with Sites CFS0117 and CFS0652. The proposed development at all five sites could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.10.4.4 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0117 and CFS0652 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents, in particular those located on Hawthorne Lane. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.10.4.5 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084, CFS0117 and CFS0652 are located in the open countryside surrounding Hanley Castle. The proposed development at these five sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.10.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.10.5.1 Air Quality: Site CFS0117 is proposed for the development of 253 dwellings. Site CFS0652 is proposed for non-residential end use and comprises 24.13ha. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0082, CFS0083 and CFS0084 are proposed for non-residential end use and comprise between 1ha and 9.9ha. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.10.5.2 Watercourse: Site CFS0117 coincides with a minor watercourse. Site CFS0652 is located partially within 200m of a minor watercourse. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.10.5.3 Waste: Site CFS0117 is proposed for the development of 253 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation. Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084 and CFS0652 are proposed for non-residential end uses. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would not be expected to contribute towards household waste generation.

B.10.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.10.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084 and CFS0117 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils. The proposed development

at Site CFS0652 would be likely to result in a major negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of more than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.10.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these five sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.10.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.10.7.1 Net Gain: Site CFS0117 is proposed for the development of 253 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision. Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084 and CFS0652 comprise previously undeveloped land and are proposed for employment-led development. The proposed development at these four sites would not result in a net change in housing provision across the Plan area.

B.10.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.10.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 15km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at the five sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.10.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is New Court Road Surgery, located approximately 3.7km north west of the cluster. The proposed development at the five sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.10.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Malvern College Sports Complex, located approximately 3.3km north west of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.10.8.4 AQMA: All five sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.10.8.5 Main Road: All sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.10.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Site CFS0117 is located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at this site, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits. Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084 and CFS0652 are located over 600m from a public greenspace, and therefore the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to outdoor space.

B.10.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these five sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.10.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.10.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0117 is located approximately 450m from the Grade II Listed Buildings ‘Peachfield House’ and ‘Peachfield Cottage’. However, this site and these Listed Buildings are separated by built-form within Malvern. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.10.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.10.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084, CFS0117 and CFS0652 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.10.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Hanley Castle is Great Malvern Railway Station, located approximately 2.7km to the north west of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.10.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites within this cluster are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot.

B.10.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these five sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.10.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Hanley Castle are Hanley Swan Post Office, located approximately 2.2km east of the cluster and McColl’s, located approximately 2km west. All sites in this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to these convenience stores. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.10.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.10.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary school to Hanley Castle is Wyche C of E Primary School, located approximately 2.4km to the north west of the cluster. Site CFS0117 is located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.10.11.2 Secondary Schools: Hanley Castle is served by The Chase School. Site CFS0117 is located within the target distance to this secondary school. The proposed development at this site would situate new residents in a location with good access to secondary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.10.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.10.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Hanley Castle cluster, including Blackmore Park Industrial Estate located approximately 900m from the cluster. The proposed development at Site CFS0117 would therefore be expected to locate site end users in an area with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

B.10.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Sites CFS0082, CFS0083, CFS0084, CFS0117 and CFS0652 are proposed for employment or mixed-use development. As a previously undeveloped location, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these five sites.

Hanley Swan Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and towards the south in the Malvern Hills District. See the Hanley Swan cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0242 Land at Hanley Swan, Welland Road Residential 8.18 147 Land Adjoining Picken End, Picken End, CFS0704 Residential 2.96 53 Hanley Swan CFS0761 Coverside Farm, Hanley Swan Mixed 3.77 68

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B.11.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.11.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0242, CFS0704 and CFS0761 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these three sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.11.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.11.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.11.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A small proportion of Sites CFS0242, CFS0704 and CFS0761 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas

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

B.11.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.11.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 1.5km north of the ‘Brotheridge Green Disused Railway Line’ SSSI. Sites CFS0242 and CFS0704 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 100 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Site CFS0704 is proposed for the development of 53 dwellings and therefore, a negligible impact on this SSSI would be expected. Site CFS0242 is proposed for the development of 147 dwellings and is located outside the Hanley Swan development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at Site CFS0242 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which this SSSI has been designated.

B.11.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.11.4.1 AONB: Site CFS0242 is a large site located downhill from the Malvern Hills AONB. The proposed development at this site would be likely to be visible from, and as such, alter the setting of, the AONB. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected at this site.

B.11.4.2 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0242 and CFS0761 are located within the LCT ‘Enclosed Commons’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “hedgerow boundaries to fields”. Site CFS0704 is located within the LCT ‘Settled Farmlands with Pastoral Land Use’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “pastoral land use and small-scale landscape defined by prominent pattern of hedged fields”. The proposed development at Site CFS0242 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Enclosed Commons’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields). The proposed development at Site CFS0704 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Settled Farmlands with Pastoral Land Use’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of pastoral fields). Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0242 and CFS0704 could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Site CFS0761 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of this LCT as no hedgerow bordered fields would be lost.

B.11.4.3 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Hanley Swan cluster. The proposed development at all three sites could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.11.4.4 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0242, CFS0704 and CFS0761 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents located at Coverfield, Hanley Orchard and Picken End. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.11.4.5 Urban Sprawl: All three sites within this cluster are located in the open countryside surrounding Hanley Swan. The proposed development at these sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.11.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.11.5.1 Air Quality: Site CFS0242 is proposed for the development of 147 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0704 and CFS0761 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.11.5.2 Watercourse: Site CFS0242 is located partially within 200m of the Mere Brook. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.11.5.3 Waste: Sites CFS0704 and CFS0761 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Site CFS0242 is proposed for the development of 147 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.11.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.11.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0242, CFS0704 and CFS0761 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.11.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these three sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.11.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.11.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0704 and CFS0761 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these two sites. Site CFS0242 is proposed for the development of 147 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.11.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.11.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 13.7km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at the three sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.11.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgeries are New Court Road Surgery, located approximately 4.3km north west of the cluster, and Dr J Barrell and Partners, located approximately 4.3km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the three sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.11.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Malvern College Sports Complex, located approximately 4km north west of the cluster. All sites

in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.11.8.4 AQMA: All three sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.11.8.5 Main Road: All sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.11.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.11.8.7 Net Loss of Public Greenspace: Site CFS0242 coincides with a public greenspace. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the net loss of public greenspace, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the provision of greenspace across the Plan area.

B.11.8.8 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.11.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.11.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0242 is located adjacent to the Grade II Listed Building ‘Church of St Gabriel’ and approximately 170m from ‘Quakers Farmhouse’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Site CFS0761 is located approximately 90m from ‘Church of St Gabriel’. Site CFS0704 is located approximately 220m from ‘Ladywell’, approximately 260m from ‘Apple Tree Cottage’ and 310m from ‘Cherry Tree Cottage’. However, these sites and Listed Buildings are separated by

built-form and/or trees within Hanley Swan. Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0761 and CFS0704 would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.11.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.11.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0242 and CFS0761 are located within the target distance to bus stops at the Post Office and Westmere, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Site CFS0704 is located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.11.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Hanley Swan is Great Malvern Railway Station, located approximately 4km to the north west of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.11.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.11.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these three sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.11.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Hanley Swan is Hanley Swan Post Office. Sites CFS0242 and CFS0761 are located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Site CFS0704 is located partially outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.11.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.11.11.1 Primary Schools: Hanley Swan is served by Hanley Swan St Gabriel’s with St Mary’s C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0242, CFS0704 and CFS0761 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these three sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.11.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Hanley Swan is Hanley Castle High School, located approximately 3km to the south east of the cluster. Sites CFS0242, CFS0704 and CFS0761 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.11.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.11.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Hanley Swan cluster, including Cygnet Business Centre and Acorn Business Centre located within 1km of the cluster. The proposed development at all three sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

B.11.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Site CFS0761 is proposed for mixed use development. As a previously undeveloped location, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at this site.

Holt Heath Cluster

This cluster is located towards the north eastern edge of the Malvern Hills District. See the Holt Heath cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0177 Land at School Lane, Holt Heath Residential 0.92 22 Land between B4196 and private open CFS0493 Residential 1.89 34 space, Holt Heath CFS0801 Bentley Farm, Holt Heath Residential 16.51 297

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B.12.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.12.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0177 and CFS0493 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Site CFS0801 is proposed for the development of 297 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

B.12.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.12.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.12.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.12.3.1 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0801 is located approximately 240m north of two stands of ancient woodland. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on these ancient woodlands due to an increased risk of disturbance.

B.12.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.12.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0177, CFS0493 and CFS0801 are located within the LCT ‘Wooded Estatelands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “mixed farming land use”. The proposed development at all three sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Wooded Estatelands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of arable fields) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.12.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Site CFS0801 coincides with a PRoW, and Site CFS0493 is located approximately 100m from a PRoW. The development proposed at these two sites could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.12.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at all three sites within this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents, including those at Cherry Orchard, Lambourne Orchard and School Lane. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.12.4.4 Urban Sprawl: All three sites within this cluster are located in the open countryside surrounding Holt Heath. The proposed development at these sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.12.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.12.5.1 Main Road: The A433 and A4133 pass through the centre of Holt Heath. Sites CFS0177 and CFS0801 are located adjacent to one or both of these roads. Site CFS0493 is located within 200m of both of these roads. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution.

Traffic using the A443 and A4133 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.12.5.2 Air Quality: Site CFS0801 is proposed for the development of 297 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0177 and CFS0493 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.12.5.3 Waste: Sites CFS0177 and CFS0493 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Site CFS0801 is proposed for the development of 297 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.12.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.12.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0177, CFS0493 and CFS0801 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.12.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grade 2 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these three sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.12.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.12.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0177 and CFS0493 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these two sites. Site CFS0801 is proposed for the development of 297 dwellings; therefore, the proposed

development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.12.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.12.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 10.4km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the three sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.12.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Ombersley Medical Centre, located approximately 3.3km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at the three sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.12.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Sport Martley Leisure Centre, located approximately 6.4km south west of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.12.8.4 AQMA: All three sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.12.8.5 Main Road: All sites in this cluster are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A4133. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users.

B.12.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.12.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW and cycle networks. The proposed development at these three

sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.12.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.12.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0801 is located approximately 130m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Bentley Farmhouse’ and approximately 200m from ‘Elm Cottages’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.12.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.12.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0177, CFS0493 and CFS0801 are located within the target distance to bus stops at Shrawley Road Junction and Woodbury Park, providing regular services. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.12.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Holt Heath is Doitwich Spa Railway Station, located approximately 4km to the east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.12.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot.

B.12.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these three sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.12.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Holt Heath is Cottage Store and Post Office. All sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services.

B.12.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.12.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary school to Holt Heath is Grimley and Holt C of E Primary School, located approximately 3.2km to the south east of the cluster. Sites CFS0177, CFS0493 and CFS0801 are located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.12.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Holt Heath is The Chantry High School, located approximately 6.3km to the south west of the cluster. Sites CFS0177, CFS0493 and CFS0801 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.12.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0177, CFS0493 and CFS0801 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.12.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.12.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Holt Heath cluster, including Top Barn Business Centre located approximately 2km from the cluster. The proposed development at all three sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Kempsey Cluster

This cluster is located towards the eastern edge of the Malvern Hills District. See the Kempsey cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0124b Land west of Old Road South, Kempsey Residential 10.45 188

CFS0184 Land off Main Road, Kempsey (Plot 1) Residential 6.52 117

CFS0185 Land off Main Road, Kempsey (Plot 2) Residential 5.19 93

CFS0300 Land off Brook Close, Kempsey Residential 0.24 6 Land at Lower Broomhall Farm, CFS0555 Residential 5.31 96 Kempsey CFS1023 Land off Napleton Lane, Kempsey Residential 9.68 174

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B.13.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.13.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0300 and CFS0555 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these four sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Sites CFS0124b and CFS1023 are proposed for the development of 188 and 174 dwellings respectively. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

B.13.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.13.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: The west boundary of Site CFS0124b coincides with Flood Zone 2. The proposed development at this site could potentially locate some site end users in areas at risk of fluvial flooding; therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0300, CFS0555 and CFS1023 are primarily located within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these five sites, as the proposed development at these locations would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.13.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: The east of Site CFS0184 coincides with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. A small proportion of Sites CFS0300, CFS0555 and CFS1023 coincide with areas determined to be at low risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.13.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.13.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 1.5km of the ‘Napleton Meadow’ SSSI. Site CFS1023 is located approximately 130m south west of this SSSI. Site CFS1023 is located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 10 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS1024b and CFS0300 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Site CFS0300 is proposed for the development of six dwellings and therefore, a negligible impact on this SSSI would be expected. Sites CFS0124b and CFS1023 are proposed for the development of 188 and 174 dwellings respectively and are both located outside the Kempsey development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0124b and CFS1023 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which this SSSI has been designated.

B.13.3.2 LWS: Site CFS0124b is located adjacent to ‘Kempsey Lower Ham’ LWS. Site CFS0184 is located approximately 30m east of ‘Kempsey Upper Ham’ LWS. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on these LWSs, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.13.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.13.4.1 Landscape Character: Site CFS0124b is located within the LCT ‘Settled Farmland on River Terrace’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “cropping and horticultural land use”. Sites CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0300, CFS0555 and CFS1023 are located within the LCT ‘Principal Settled Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at Site CFS0124b could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Settled Farmland on River Terrace’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of arable land). The proposed development at Sites CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Settled Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of mixed farming land use). Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Site CFS0300 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Settled Farmlands’ LCT, due to the small-scale development proposed at this site.

B.13.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Kempsey cluster, with footpaths coinciding with Sites CFS0124b and CFS1023. The proposed development at Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.13.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents including those on Mercia Way, Old Road South and Freemantle Drive. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.13.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 within this cluster are located in the open countryside surrounding Kempsey. The proposed development at these five sites would be likely to lead to urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.13.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.13.5.1 Main Road: The A38 passes through Kempsey. Sites CFS0184 and CFS1085 are located adjacent to this road. The west of Site CFS1023 is located within 200m of this road. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A38 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.13.5.2 Air Quality: Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184 and CFS1023 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0185 and CFS0555 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area. Site CFS0300 is proposed for the development of six dwellings; therefore, development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on local air pollution.

B.13.5.3 Watercourse: Sites CFS0555 is located adjacent to a minor watercourse. Sites CFS0124b and CFS0300 are located partially or wholly within 200m of the Hatfield Brook. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.13.5.4 Waste: Sites CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0300 and CFS0555 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Sites CFS0124b and CFS1023 are proposed for the development of between 144 and 1,425 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to

current levels. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.13.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.13.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0300, CFS0555 and CFS1023 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.13.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 1, 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these six sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.13.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.13.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0185, CFS0300 and CFS0555 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these three sites. Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184 and CFS1023 are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.13.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.13.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located to the north east of the cluster. Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0300, CFS1023 and the majority of Site CFS0555 are located outside the target distance to this hospital. The proposed development at the six sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.13.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Kempsey Surgery, located in the centre of the cluster. Site CFS0300 is located within the target distance to this GP surgery. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site

end users to GP surgeries. Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 are located partially outside the target distance to this GP surgery. The proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of some site end users to GP surgeries.

B.13.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facilities are St Johns Sports Centre, located approximately 5.5km north west of the cluster, and Nunnery Woods Sports Complex, located approximately 5.5km north east of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to these leisure facilities, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.13.8.4 AQMA: All six sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.13.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0184, CFS0185 and CFS1023 are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A38. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0124b, CFS0300 and CFS0555 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.13.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these six sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.13.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these six sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.13.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.13.9.1 Grade I Listed Buildings: Site CFS0124b is located approximately 100m from the Grade I Listed Building ‘Church of St Mary’. The proposed development at this site could potentially be visible from, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the setting of, this Listed Building.

B.13.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0124b is located approximately 130m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Church House’ and ‘Cross approximately 15m north of Church of St Mary the Virgin’, and within 300m from several other Grade II Listed Buildings in Kempsey. Site CFS1023 is located approximately 130m from ‘Draycott Lodge’ and ‘Coach House approximately 20m to east of Draycott Lodge’. Site CFS0300 is located approximately 200m from ‘Manor House’ and approximately 370m from ‘Eastern Lodge’. However, these sites and Listed Buildings are separated by built-form and/or trees within Kempsey. Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0124b, CFS0300 and CFS1023 would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.13.9.3 Conservation Area: The northern corner of Site CFS0124b coincides with ‘Kempsey’ Conservation Area. The proposed development at this site could potentially alter the character and/or setting of this Conservation Area and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

B.13.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.13.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0124b and CFS0300 are located within the target distance to bus stops at Village Hall and Brookend Lane, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.13.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Kempsey is Worcester Parkway, located approximately 4km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.13.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Site CFS0124b is well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Sites CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0300, CFS0555 and CFS1023 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.13.10.4 Road Access: Site CFS0555 is not accessible from the current road network. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on accessibility. Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0300 and CFS1023 are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these five sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.13.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Kempsey is McColl’s, located in the centre of Kempsey. Site CFS0300 is located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.13.10.6 Site CFS0555 is not located in close proximity to a bus stop, railway station or convenience store and is not accessible from the current road or footpath networks. Therefore, a major negative impact on travel and accessibility would be expected at this site.

B.13.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.13.11.1 Primary Schools: Kempsey is served by Kempsey Primary School. Sites CFS0124b and CFS0300 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these two sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed

development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.13.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Kempsey is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, located approximately 4.6km to the north of the cluster. Sites CFS0124b, CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0300, CFS0555 and CFS1023 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these six sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.13.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0184, CFS0185, CFS0555 and CFS1023 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.13.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.13.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Kempsey cluster, including Brookend Business Park and Open Barn Business Centre, located within 1.7km of the cluster. The proposed development at all six sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Leigh Sinton Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and towards the west in the Malvern Hills District. See the Leigh Sinton cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0009 Land off A4103 Leigh Sinton Residential 8.64 156 Land to the south west of Elmhurst CFS0052 Residential 4.38 79 Farm, Leigh Sinton Land to the north edge of Leigh Sinton CFS0105 next to Upper House Farm, Sherridge Residential 4.73 85 Road, Leigh Sinton CFS0433 Land at Hope Pole Green, Leigh Sinton Residential 0.43 10 Land lying to the east of Lower Howsell CFS0500 Residential 13.23 238 Road, Leigh Sinton CFS0640 Leigh Sinton Road Residential 6.8 122 Land adjoining Malvern Road, Leigh CFS1084 Residential 1.67 29 Sinton

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B.14.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.14.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0640 and CFS1084 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these six sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Site CFS0500 is proposed for the development of 238 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by

more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

B.14.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.14.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: The south of Site CFS0500 coincides with Flood Zones 2 and 3. The proposed development at this site could potentially locate some site end users in areas at risk of fluvial flooding; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0640 and CFS1084 are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these six sites, as the proposed development at these locations would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.14.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: The centre of Site CFS1084 coincides with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. The north west and south corners of Site CFS0009, the south of Site CFS0500 and the centre of Site CFS0105 coincide with areas determined to be at low and medium risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.14.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.14.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 950m of ‘Aileshurst Coppice’ SSSI. Site CFS0052 is located approximately 65m north east of this SSSI. Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 are located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications (except householder) outside or extending outside existing settlements/urban areas affecting greenspace, farmland, semi natural habitats or landscape features such as trees, hedges, streams, rural buildings/structures” should be consulted on. All sites are located outside the Leigh Sinton development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which this SSSI has been designated.

B.14.3.2 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0052 is located approximately 70m north east of ‘Ailshurst Coppice’. Site CFS0640 is located approximately 340m north east of this stand of ancient woodland. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on this ancient woodland due to an increased risk of disturbance.

B.14.3.3 LWS: Site CFS0500 is located adjacent to ‘Carey’s Brook’ LWS. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this LWS, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.14.3.4 Priority Habitats: The entirety of Site CFS0433 coincides with traditional orchard priority habitat. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the loss of this habitat, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.14.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.14.4.1 Landscape Character: All sites within the Leigh Sinton cluster are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields and arable land) and therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape character would be expected for these six sites. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Site CFS0433 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of this LCT, due to the small scale of development proposed.

B.14.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Leigh Sinton cluster, with footpaths coinciding with Sites CFS0009, CFS0052 and CFS0500. The proposed development at Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.14.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.14.4.4 Urban Sprawl: All sites within this cluster are located in the open countryside surrounding Leigh Sinton. The proposed development at these seven sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.14.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.14.5.1 Main Road: The A4103 passes through the centre of Leigh Sinton. Sites CFS0009, CFS0052 and CFS0105 are located adjacent to this road. Sites CFS0433, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 are located partially or wholly within 200m of this road. The proposed development at these seven sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A4103 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.14.5.2 Air Quality: Sites CFS0009, CFS0500 and CFS0640 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433 and CFS1084 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.14.5.3 Watercourse: Site CFS0500 is located adjacent to a minor watercourse. Site CFS0052 is located partially within 200m of this watercourse. Site CFS0105 is also located partially within 200m of a minor watercourse. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.14.5.4 Waste: Sites CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0640 and CFS1084 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a

negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Sites CFS0009 and CFS0500 are proposed for the development of between 144 and 1,425 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.14.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.14.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.14.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these seven sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.14.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.14.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433 and CFS1084 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these four sites. Sites CFS0009, CFS0500 and CFS0640 are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.14.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.14.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 10.5km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at the seven sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.14.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is St Saviours Surgery, located approximately 2.8km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the seven sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.14.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Sport Dyson Perrins Leisure Centre, located approximately 2.4km south of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.14.8.4 AQMA: All seven sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.14.8.5 Main Road: All sites in this cluster are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A4103. The proposed development at these seven sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users.

B.14.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located over 600m from a public greenspace. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to outdoor space.

B.14.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these seven sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.14.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.14.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0009 is located approximately 20m from the Grade II Listed Buildings ‘Iris Cottage Jasmine Cottage Peony Cottage’ and ‘Ahimsa Malvern House Cottage’, and approximately 50m from ‘The Oast House’ and ‘Sinton House Farmhouse’. Site CFS0105 is located approximately 30m from ‘Upper House Farmhouse’ and approximately 120m from ‘The Moorings’. Sites CFS0500 and CFS1084 are located within 80m from ‘The Oast House’ and ‘Sinton House

Farmhouse’ and within 110m from ‘Meadow View, Eastleigh, and former Manse adjoining to south-west’. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Sites CFS0052 and CFS0433 are located within 170m of ‘Pipe Elm Farmhouse’ and Site CFS0640 is located approximately 60m from ‘Meadow View, Eastleigh, and former Manse adjoining to south-west’. However, these sites and Listed Buildings are separated by built-form and/or trees within Leigh Sinton. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.14.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.14.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433 and CFS0640 are located within the target distance to bus stops on Sherridge Road and Somers Close, providing regular services. The proposed development at these four sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0009, CFS0500 and CFS1084 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.14.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Leigh Sinton is Malvern Link Railway Station, located approximately 3km to the south of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.14.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0009, CFS0052 and CFS0500 are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Sites CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0640 and CFS1084 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.14.10.4 Road Access: Site CFS0433 is not accessible from the current road network. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on accessibility. Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at

these six sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.14.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Leigh Sinton is Leigh Sinton Stores. Sites CFS0009, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0640 and CFS1084 are located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0052 and CFS0500 are located partially outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.14.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.14.11.1 Primary Schools: Leigh Sinton is served by Leigh and Bransford Primary School. Sites CFS0009, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these six sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Site CFS0052 is located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.14.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Leigh Sinton is Dyson Perrins C of E High School, located approximately 3km to the south of the cluster. Sites CFS0009, CFS0052, CFS0105, CFS0433, CFS0500, CFS0640 and CFS1084 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.14.11.3 The proposed development at Site CFS0052 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.14.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.14.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Leigh Sinton cluster, including Guiness Park Farm located approximately 1.5km from the cluster. The proposed development at all seven sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Lower Broadheath Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and towards the east in the Malvern Hills District. See the Lower Broadheath cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Glen Rise, 32 Hallow Lane, Lower CFS0045 Residential 0.52 12 Broadheath CFS0119 Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath Residential 20.92 377 Land off Frenchlands Lane, Lower CFS0182 Residential 0.91 22 Broadheath Land off Martley Road, Lower CFS0504 Residential 1.74 31 Broadheath Peachley Manor Farm, Hallow Lane, CFS0686 Residential 0.91 22 Lower Broadheath Peachley Court Farm, Peachley Lane, CFS0780 Residential 2.39 10 Lower Broadheath Peachley Court Farm, Peachley Lane, CFS0819 Residential 1.84 33 Lower Broadheath CFS0848 Partridge Lane, Lower Broadheath Residential 0.53 13

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B.15.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.15.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0045, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686, CFS0780, CFS0819 and CFS0848 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these seven sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Site CFS0119 is proposed for the development of 377 dwellings. The proposed development at this site

could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

B.15.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.15.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these eight sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.15.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A small proportion of Site CFS0686 coincides with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. The centre of Site CFS0504 coincides with an area determined to be at low risk of surface water flooding. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.15.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.15.3.1 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0119 is located adjacent to ‘Birchen Grove’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this ancient woodland due to an increased risk of disturbance.

B.15.3.2 Priority Habitats: The entirety of Site CFS0686 coincides with traditional orchard priority habitat. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the loss of this habitat, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.15.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.15.4.1 Landscape Character: All sites within the Lower Broadheath cluster are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees,

predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at all sites in this cluster could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields and small-scale field patterns) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.15.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Lower Broadheath cluster, with a footpath coinciding with Site CFS0119. The proposed development at Sites CFS0045, CFS0119, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686 and CFS0848 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.15.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0045, CFS0119, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686, CFS0788, CFS0819 and CFS0848 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.15.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0045, CFS0119, CFS0182, CFS0504 and CFS0686 are located in the open countryside surrounding Lower Broadheath. The proposed development at these five sites would be likely to lead to urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.15.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.15.5.1 Air Quality: Site CFS0119 is proposed for the development of 377 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0045, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686, CFS0780, CFS0819 and CFS0848 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.15.5.2 Watercourse: Site CFS0045 is located partially within 200m of a minor watercourse. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.15.5.3 Waste: Sites CFS0045, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686, CFS0780, CFS0819 and CFS0848 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Site CFS0119 is proposed for the development of 377 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.15.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.15.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0045, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686, CFS0780, CFS0819 and CFS0848 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. Site CFS0119 comprises 20.9ha of previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in a major negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of 20ha or more of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.15.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these eight sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.15.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.15.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0045, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686, CFS0780, CFS0819 and CFS0848 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these seven sites. Site CFS0119 is proposed for the development of 377 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.15.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.15.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 7.1km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the eight sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.15.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is St Johns House Surgery, located approximately 3km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the eight sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.15.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is St Johns Sports Centre, located approximately 4.2km south east of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.15.8.4 AQMA: All eight sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.15.8.5 Main Road: All sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these eight sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.15.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these eight sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.15.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these eight sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.15.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.15.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0119 is located adjacent to the Grade II Listed Building ‘Forge Cottage’ and approximately 30m from ‘Rose Cottage’. Site CFS0504 is located approximately 20m from ‘Rose Cottage’. Site CFS0182 is located approximately 70m from ‘Christchurch’. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Sites CFS0686 and CFS0045 are located are located within 230m of ‘Peachley Manor’. Sites CFS0780 and CFS0819 are located within 260m of ‘Peachley House’. Site CFS0848 is located approximately 110m from ‘Forge Cottage’. However, these sites and Listed Buildings are separated by built-form and/or trees within Lower Broadheath or Peachley. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.15.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.15.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0045, CFS0182, CFS0504 and CFS0848 are located within the target distance to bus stops at Bell Inn, Bell Lane and Oaklands, providing regular services. The proposed development at these four sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0119, CFS0686, CFS0780 and CFS0819 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.15.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Lower Broadheath is Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station, located approximately 4km to the south east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these eight sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.15.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these eight sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.15.10.4 Road Access: Site CFS0819 is not accessible from the current road network. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on accessibility. Sites

CFS0045, CFS0119, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686, CFS0780 and CFS0848 are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these seven sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.15.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Lower Broadheath is Lower Broadheath Community Shop and Post Office. Sites CFS0045, CFS0119, CFS0504, CFS0686 and CFS0848 are located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0182, CFS0780 and CFS0819 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.15.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.15.11.1 Primary Schools: Lower Broadheath is served by Broadheath C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0045, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686, CFS0780, CFS0819 and CFS0848 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these seven sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. The majority of Site CFS0119 is located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.15.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary schools to Lower Broadheath are Bishop Perowne C of E College, located approximately 4.2km to the east of the cluster, and Christopher Whitehead Language College, located approximately 4.2km to the south east of the cluster. Sites CFS0045, CFS0119, CFS0182, CFS0504, CFS0686, CFS0780, CFS0819 and CFS0848 are located outside the target distance to these secondary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these eight sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.15.11.3 The proposed development at Site CFS0119 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.15.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.15.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Lower Broadheath cluster, including Martley Road located approximately 1.8km from the cluster. The proposed development at all eight sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Malvern Cluster

This cluster is located towards the south west in the Malvern Hills District. See the Malvern cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land to the West of North Site at CFS0153 Residential 0.92 22 Hospital Road, Malvern CFS0213 Bronsil Drive, Malvern Residential 14.25 342

CFS0328 Land at Howsell Road, Malvern Mixed 0.83 25

CFS0353 Land off Mill Lane, Malvern Residential 1.77 32 The Kitchen Garden, Melton Lodge, CFS0405 Residential 0.26 6 Malvern CFS0407 Land south of Madresfield Road, Malvern Residential 26.28 631 Beauchamp Business Park, Goodson CFS0412 Mixed 0.69 17 Road, Malvern Newlands Cricket Ground and Public CFS0416 Residential 2.68 80 House, Old Worcester Road, Malvern Land to the south of Hayslan Road and CFS0441 Residential 8.58 206 north of the rail line, Malvern Great Buckmans Farm, Malvern (Land CFS0456 north of Grit Lane, Malvern) Great Mixed 43.37 1041 Malvern CFS0482 Land at Cales Farm, Malvern (2) Residential 23.014 552

CFS0518 Land at 186 Madresfield Road, Malvern Residential 0.75 18 Land to the west of Pickersleigh Grove, CFS0682 Residential 0.88 21 Malvern CFS0835 Grit Lane, Great Malvern Residential 3.21 77

CFS1003 Land south of Worcester Road (A449) Residential 0.97 23

CFS1030 49 Beauchamp Road, Malvern Residential 0.42 10 Land at Great Buckman's Farm, off Grit CFS1034 Mixed 43.37 1041 Lane, Malvern CFS1046 Rose Farm, Quarlford Road, Malvern Residential 9.85 236 Land south of Madresfield Road, CFS1093 Residential 23.92 472 Malvern, WR14 2NS CFS1097a Land at Mayfield Road, Malvern Employment 9.72 N/A

CFS1097b Land at Mayfield Road, Malvern Employment 11.26 N/A

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B.16.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.16.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0153, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these eleven sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Sites CFS0213, CFS0407, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS1034, CFS1046 and CFS1093 are proposed for the development of between 170 and 1,695 dwellings. The proposed development at these eight sites could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on

Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected. Sites CFS1097a and CFS1097b are proposed for non-residential end use and therefore would be expected to have a negligible impact on carbon emissions across the Plan area.

B.16.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.16.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these 21 sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.16.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A proportion of Sites CFS0407, CFS0456, CFS1003, CFS1034 and CFS1093 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. The north and south of Sites CFS0353 and CFS0835 and the north east of CFS1097a coincide with areas determined to be at low and medium risk of surface water flooding. A proportion of Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0441, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS1030 and CFS1046 coincide with areas determined to be a low risk of pluvial flooding. Therefore, the proposed development at these ten sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.16.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.16.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: This cluster is surrounded by five SSSIs; ‘The Malvern Hills’, ‘Malvern Common’, ‘Grange Meadow’, ‘Crumpton Hill Wood’ and ‘Aileshurst Coppice’. Site CFS0405 is located approximately 30m east of ‘The Malvern Hills’ SSSI and is located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications” should be consulted on. All other sites in this cluster are located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications (except householder) outside or extending outside existing settlements/urban areas affecting greenspace, farmland, semi natural habitats or landscape features such as trees, hedges, streams, rural buildings/structures” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0328, CSF0412, CFS0441, CFS0682, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are located within the Great

Malvern development boundary and therefore, a negligible impact would be expected. Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0353, CFS0407, CFS0416, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0835, CFS1034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are located outside the Great Malvern development boundary where the proposed development could potentially affect greenspace, farmland or semi-natural habitats. Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0407, CFS0416, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0835, CFS1034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these SSSIs have been designated.

B.16.3.2 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0482 is located adjacent to ‘Mill Copse’. Site CFS0153 is located approximately 280m from this ancient woodland. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on this ancient woodland due to an increased risk of disturbance.

B.16.3.3 LWS: Site CFS0416 is located approximately 15m west of ‘Newland Green’ LWS. Sites CFS0153 and CFS0482 are located adjacent to ‘Whippets Brook’ LWS, and Site CFS0482 is also located adjacent to ‘Mill Coppice’ LWS. Site CFS1003 is located approximately 10m south west of ‘Madresfield Brook’ LWS. Site CFS1046 is located adjacent to ‘Guarlford Green & Rhydd Green’ LWS. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on these LWSs, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.16.3.4 Priority Habitats: The entirety of Sites CFS0412 and CFS1003 and the north of Site CFS0441 coincide with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to result in the loss of this habitat, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.16.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.16.4.1 AONB: Site CFS0482 is located adjacent to the east of the Malvern Hills AONB. Development adjacent to a nationally designated landscape would be expected to have a major negative impact on the natural beauty and special qualities of the AONB. Sites CFS0153 and CFS0405 in this cluster are located within 200m of the Malvern Hills AONB, and Sites CFS0213, CFS1034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are large sites

located within 2km of the AONB. The proposed development at these eight sites would be likely to be visible from the AONB, and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the setting of this nationally designated landscape.

B.16.4.2 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0353, CFS0407, CFS0416, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0835, CFS1034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at these 13 sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields) and therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape character would be expected. Sites CFS0328, CFS0405, CFS0412, CFS0441, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are located within the LCT ‘Urban’. An assessment of the urban landscape has not been undertaken as part of the LCA.

B.16.4.3 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Malvern cluster. The proposed development at Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0328, CFS0405, CFS0407, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFA1003, CFS01034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.16.4.4 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0353, CFS0407, CFS0416, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS01034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.16.4.5 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0353, CFS0407, CFS0416, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0835, CFS01034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are located in the open countryside surrounding Malvern. The proposed development at these 13 sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.16.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.16.5.1 Main Road: The A449 passes through Malvern. Sites CFS0405, CFS0416 and CFS1003 are located adjacent to this road. Sites CFS0328 and CFS0412 are located partially within 200m of this road. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A449 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.16.5.2 Railway Line: Sites CFS0328, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0682 and CFS1034 are located adjacent to the railway line linking Worcester to Malvern. Site CFS0213 is located partially within 200m of this railway line. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of noise pollution and vibrations associated with this railway line. A minor negative impact would therefore be expected.

B.16.5.3 Air Quality: Sites CFS0213, CFS0407, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS1034, CFS1046 and CFS1093 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. Site CFS1097b is proposed for non-residential end use and comprises 11.26ha. The proposed development at these nine sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0153, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Site CFS1097a is proposed for non-residential end use and comprises 9.72ha. Therefore, the proposed development at these eleven sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area. Site CFS0405 is proposed for the development of six dwellings; therefore, development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on local air pollution.

B.16.5.4 Watercourse: Site CFS0407 coincides with Whiteacres Brook, and Site CFS1097a is located adjacent to this watercourse. Site CFS0456 coincides with Whippets Brook. Sites CFS0153, CFS0213 and CFS0482 are located adjacent to this watercourse. Site CFS1093 coincides with a minor watercourse. Site CFS1003 is located adjacent to Madresfield Brook. The proposed development at these eight sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of these watercourses, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.16.5.5 Waste: Sites CFS0153, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these eleven sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Sites CFS0213, CFS0407, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS1034, CFS1046 and CFS1093 are proposed for the development of between 144 and 1,425 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at these eight sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation. Sites CFS1097a and CFS1097b are proposed for non-residential end use, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would not be expected to contribute towards household waste generation.

B.16.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.16.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Sites CFS0328 and CFS0416 comprise previously developed land. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on natural resources as development would be classed as an efficient use of land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0412, CFS0441, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1003, CFS1030, CFS1046, CFS1097a and CFS1097b would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0407, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS1034 and CFS1093 would be likely to result in a major negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of 20ha or more of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.16.6.2 ALC: Sites CFS0213, CFS0353, CFS0407, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0835, CFS1034 and CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these 13 sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource. Sites CFS0153, CFS0405, CFS0412, CFS0441, CFS0682, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are situated on land which is classed as ‘urban’. A minor positive impact would therefore be expected, as the proposed development at these seven sites would be likely to help prevent the loss of BMV land across the Plan area.

B.16.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.16.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0153, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these eleven sites. Sites CFS0213, CFS0407, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS1034 , CFS1046 and CFS1093 are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these eight sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision. Sites CFS1097a and CFS1097b comprise previously undeveloped land and are proposed for employment-led development. The proposed development at these two sites would not result in a net change in housing provision across the Plan area.

B.16.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.16.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 12.2km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at the 21 sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.16.8.2 GP Surgery: There are numerous GP surgeries located within Malvern, including Link End Surgery, New Court Road Surgery, Whiteacres Medical Centre, St Saviours Surgery and Malvern Health Centre. Sites CFS0328, CFS0405, CFS0412, CFS0441, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS1003 and CFS1097a are located within the target distance to one or more of these GP surgeries. The proposed development at these eight sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries. Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0353, CFS0407, CFS0416, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0835, CFS1030, CFS1034, CFS1046, CFS1093 and CFS1097b are located partially or wholly outside the target distance to these GP surgeries. The proposed development at these 13 sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.16.8.3 Leisure Centre: There are several leisure centres located within Malvern, including Sport Dyson Perrins Leisure Centre, MSJ Sport and Fitness Centre, Malvern Splash Leisure Complex and Malvern College Sports Complex. Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1030

and CFS1034 are located within the target distance to one or more of these leisure centres. The proposed development at these 13 sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to this facility. Sites CFS0407, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS1003, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are located partially or wholly outside the target distance to these leisure facilities, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.16.8.4 AQMA: All 21 sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.16.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0328, CFS0405, CFS0412, CFS0416 and CFS1003 are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A449. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0353, CFS0407, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1030, CFS1034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these 16 sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.16.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these 21 sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.16.8.7 Net Loss of Public Greenspace: Sites CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0441, CFS0682, CFS1003 and CFS1030 coincide with public greenspaces. The proposed development at these eight sites would be likely to result in the net loss of public greenspace, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the provision of greenspace across the Plan area.

B.16.8.8 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. Sites CFS0328, CFS0412, CFS0441, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS1003, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are also located within 600m of the cycle network. The proposed development at these 21 sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and/or cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.16.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.16.9.1 Grade I Listed Buildings: Site CFS1003 is located approximately 290m from the Grade I Listed Building ‘Church of St Leonard’. Site CFS0416 is located approximately 420m from this Listed Building. Site CFS0405 is located approximately 400m from ‘Priory Church of St Mary and St Michael’. These sites and Listed Buildings are separated by existing built- form within Malvern, and therefore the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.16.9.2 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0412 is located adjacent to the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Chapel and Cloister at the Convent of the Holy Name’, which is identified as Heritage at Risk and is in ‘poor’ condition3. The proposed development at this site would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Listed Building. Site CFS1003 is located approximately 200m from this Listed Building, and approximately 290m from ‘Warden’s Lodge, Boardroom, Chapel, Library and attached buildings to east of courtyard at Beauchamp Almshouses’. Site CFS0405 is located approximately 320m from ‘Main Building of Malvern College’. However, Sites CFS1003 and CFS0405 are separated from these Listed Buildings by built-form and/or trees within Malvern. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.16.9.3 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0441 coincides with the Grade II Listed Building ‘Boundary Marker at SO7829546672’. Site CFS0682 coincides with ‘Boundary Post at SO 7828 4677’ and ‘Boundary Post at SO 7829 4672’. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially result in direct impacts on these Listed Buildings, and therefore a major

3 Historic England (2017) Heritage At Risk. Chapel and Cloister at the Convent of the Holy Name, Ranelagh Road, Malvern – Malvern Hills. Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at- risk/search-register/list-entry/367230 [Accessed: 28/08/19]

negative impact on the local historic environment would be expected. Sites CFS0456 and CFS1034 are located adjacent to ‘Grit Farmhouse’ and ‘Little Buckman’s Farmhouse’, approximately 50m from ‘Great Buckman’s Farmhouse and attached Cottage to rear’ and ‘Barn to Great Buckman’s Farm’, and approximately 60m from ‘Outbuildings at Grit Farmhouse’. Sites CFS0213 and CFS0835 are located within 270m from ‘Grit Farmhouse’ and ‘Outbuildings at Grit Farmhouse’. Site CFS0405 is located approximately 50m from ‘Emmanuel Evangelical Church’ and approximately 60m from ‘Melton Lodge with detached Coach House’. Sites CFS0407 and CFS1093 are located within 60m from ‘Dovecote at Moat Court’,‘Moat Court’ and ‘Moat Cottage’, and Site CFS1097b is located approximately 150m from these three Listed Buildings. Site CFS0412 is located approximately 40m from ‘The Convent of the Holy Name’ and approximately 70m from ‘St Saviour’s Guest House at the Convent of the Holy Name’. Site CFS1046 is located approximately 40m from ’99, Guarlford Road’ and within 150m from three other Listed Buildings along this road. The proposed development at these ten sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Sites CFS0153, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0416, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are separated from nearby Listed Buildings by built-form within Malvern. Therefore, the proposed development at these eight sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of Grade II Listed Buildings.

B.16.9.4 Conservation Area: Site CFS0405 coincides with ‘Great Malvern’ Conservation Area. Site CFS1003 coincides with ‘Malvern Link’ Conservation Area, and Site CFS0412 is located adjacent to this Conservation Area. The south of Site CFS0328 coincides with ‘Trinity’ Conservation Area and this site is also located adjacent to ‘Malvern Link’ Conservation Area. The south east of Site CFS0416 coincides with ‘Newland’ Conservation Area. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially alter the character and/or setting of these Conservation Areas and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

B.16.9.5 Scheduled Monument: Sites CFS0407 and CFS1093 are located adjacent to ‘Moated site at Sherrard’s Green’ SM. Sites CFS0518 and CFS1097b are located approximately 120m from this SM. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this SM.

B.16.9.6 Registered Park and Garden: Sites CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are located within 720m from ‘Madresfield Court’ RPG. However, these sites and this RPG are separated by woodland and the settlement of Madresfield. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this RPG.

B.16.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.16.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0518, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are located within the target distance to bus stops on Upper Howsell Road, Howsell Road, Watkins Way, Worcester Road, Stocks Lane, Pound Bank Road and Leigh Sinton Road, providing regular services. The proposed development at these eight sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0407, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these 13 sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.16.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway stations to Malvern are Malvern Link and Great Malvern Railway Station. Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0407, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0441, CFS456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0628, CFS0835, CFS1003, CFS1030, CFS1034, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are located within the target distance to Malvern Link Railway Station or Great Malvern Railway Station and therefore, the proposed development at these 20 sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to rail services. Site CFS1046 is located partially outside the target distance from Great Malvern Railway Station and therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.16.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0213, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS1003, CFS1030, CFS1034, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these nine sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Sites CFS0153, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0407, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835 and CFS1046 currently have poor access to the surrounding

footpath network. The proposed development at these twelve sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.16.10.4 Road Access: Sites CFS0153, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS1093 and CFS1097b are not accessible from the current road network. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on accessibility. Sites CFS0213, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0407, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0835, CFS1003, CFS1030, CFS1034, CFS1046 and CFS1097a are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these 16 sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.16.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience stores to Malvern are Sainsbury’s Local, Malvern Link Post Office, One Stop Stores, Morrisons and Tesco Express. Sites CFS0153, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0412, CFS0518, CFS1003 and CFS1030 are located within the target distance to these convenience stores. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0213, CFS0405, CFS0407, CFS0416, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1034, CFS1046, CFS1093, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to these convenience stores. The proposed development at these 14 sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.16.10.6 Sites CFS1003 and CFS1030 are located in close proximity to a bus stop, railway station and convenience store, and are well connected to the current road and footpath networks. Therefore, a major positive impact on travel and accessibility would be expected at these two sites.

B.16.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.16.11.1 Primary Schools: Malvern is served by several primary schools, including St Matthias C of E Primary School, Somers Park Primary School, Northleigh C of E Primary School, Grove Primary School, and Great Malvern Primary School. Sites CFS0328, CFS0441, CFS0518, CFS0682 and CFS1030 are located within the target distance to one or more of these primary schools. The proposed development at these five sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0353,

CFS0405, CFS0407, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0835, CFS1003, CFS1034, CFS1046 and CFS1093 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to these primary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these 14 sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.16.11.2 Secondary Schools: Malvern is served by two secondary schools; Dyson Perrins C of E High School and The Chase School. Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0328, CFS0353, CFS0405, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0835, CFS1030 and CFS1034 are located within the target distance to one of these secondary schools. The proposed development at these eleven sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to secondary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0407, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0441, CFS0682, CFS1003, CFS2046 and CFS1093 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to these secondary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these eight sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.16.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0407, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS1003, CFS1046 and CFS1093 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education. The proposed development at Sites CFS0328, CFS0518 and CFS1030 would be expected to have a major positive impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.16.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.16.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Malvern cluster, including several business parks and industrial estates within Malvern. The proposed development at Sites CFS0153, CFS0213, CFS0328, CFS0352, CFS0405, CFS0407, CFS0412, CFS0416, CFS0441, CFS0456, CFS0482, CFS0518, CFS0682, CFS0835, CFS1003, CFS1030, CFS1034, CFS1046 and CFS1093 would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

B.16.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Sites CFS0328, CFS0412, CFS0456, CFS1034, CFS1097a and CFS1097b are proposed for employment or mixed-use development. As a previously undeveloped location, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these six sites. Site CFS0416 currently coincides with ‘The Swan Inn’ and ‘Malvern Executive Taxis & Airport Transfers’ and is proposed for residential end use. The proposed residential development at this site could potentially result in the loss of these businesses, and consequently the employment opportunities they provide. Therefore, a major negative impact would be expected following the proposed development at this site.

Malvern Wells Cluster

This cluster is located towards the south western edge of the Malvern Hills District. See the Malvern Wells cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land to the south of dwelling at 155 CFS0006 Residential 0.2 6 Wells Road, Malvern Land off Upper Welland Road and CFS0012 Residential 1.62 29 Assarts Lane, Malvern Land at Holywell Park, Well Road, CFS0094 Residential 2.14 39 Malvern Wells Unused grounds of Abbey College, 251 CFS0474 Residential 14.05 337 Wells Road, Malvern Entire campus and grounds of the CFS0476 Residential 21.85 524 Abbey College, 251 Wells Road, Malvern Land to the north of Wood Farm Road CFS0767 Mixed 8.6 206 incorporating Hornyold Wood, Malvern CFS1028 48-58 Wyche Road, Malvern Residential 0.3 9

CFS1054 North of Hanley Road, Malvern Residential 7 168

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B.17.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.17.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0006, CFS0012, CFS0094, CFS1028 and CFS1054 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these five sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Sites CFS0474, CFS0476 and CFS0767 are proposed for the development of between 170 and 1,695 dwellings. The proposed development at these

three sites could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

B.17.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.17.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these eight sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.17.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A proportion of Site CFS0767 coincides with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. A proportion of Sites CFS0094, CFS0474, CFS0476 and CFS1054 coincide with areas determined to be at low risk of pluvial flooding. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.17.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.17.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 500m of ‘The Malvern Hills’ SSSI. Sites CFS0094 and CFS1028 are located approximately 30m from this SSSI and are located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications” should be consulted on. All other sites in this cluster are located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications (except householder) outside or extending outside existing settlements/urban areas affecting greenspace, farmland, semi natural habitats or landscape features such as trees, hedges, streams, rural buildings/structures” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0006, CFS0012, CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are located outside the Great Malvern development boundary where the proposed development could potentially affect greenspace, farmland or semi-natural habitats. Therefore, the proposed development at all sites in this cluster would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which this SSSI has been designated.

B.17.3.2 LNR: ‘St Wulstan’s’ LNR is located approximately 400m east of Sites CFS0012, CFS0474 and CFS0476. The St Wulstan’s Local Nature Reserve Management Plan4 states that the LNR aims to promote conditions for wildflower species, outlines a programme of scrub management and establish shelter and screening from the surrounding intensive farmland. The proposed development at the sites within this cluster would be expected to have a negligible impact on the LNR and would not conflict with the aims and objectives of the Management Plan.

B.17.3.3 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0767 coincides with ‘Horneyold Wood’. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in direct negative impacts on this ancient woodland, and therefore a major negative impact would be expected. Site CFS0006 is located approximately 100m west of ‘Horneyold Wood’ and Site CFS0012 is located approximately 130m north of a stand of ancient woodland. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on these ancient woodlands due to an increased risk of disturbance.

B.17.3.4 Priority Habitats: The entirety of Site CFS0006 coincides with traditional orchard priority habitat. Sites CFS0474 and CFS0767 coincide with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to result in the loss of these habitats, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.17.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.17.4.1 AONB: All eight sites in the Malvern Wells cluster are located within the Malvern Hills AONB. Development within a nationally designated landscape would be expected to have a major negative impact on the natural beauty and special qualities of the AONB.

B.17.4.2 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0006, CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are located within the LCT ‘Enclosed Commons’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Enclosed Commons’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields and

4 Worcestershire County Council (2012) St Wulstan’s Local Nature Reserve Management Plan April 2012 – March 2022. Available at: http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/directory_record/3327/st_wulstans_nature_reserve [Date Accessed: 05/07/19]

pastoral land use) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character. Sites CFS0012, CFS0094, CFS1028 and a small proportion of CFS0476 are located within the LCT ‘Urban’. An assessment of the urban landscape has not been undertaken as part of the LCA.

B.17.4.3 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Malvern Wells cluster, with one footpath coinciding with Site CFS0094. The proposed development at Sites CFS0094, CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.17.4.4 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0012, CFS0094 CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents, including those on Wells Road, Rothwell Road and Hawley Road. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.17.4.5 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are located in the open countryside surrounding Malvern Wells. The proposed development at these four sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.17.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.17.5.1 Main Road: The A449 passes through Malvern Wells. Sites CFS0006, CFS0094 and CFS0476 are located adjacent to this road. Sites CFS0474 and CFS0767 are located partially within 200m of this road. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A449 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.17.5.2 Air Quality: Sites CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0012 and CFS0094 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air

pollution in the local area. Sites CFS0006 and CFS1028 are proposed for the development of six and nine dwellings respectively; therefore, development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on local air pollution.

B.17.5.3 Groundwater SPZ: Sites CFS0094 and CFS1028 wholly or partially coincide with the outer zone (Zone II) of a groundwater SPZ. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially increase the risk of groundwater contamination within this SPZ, and therefore result in a minor negative impact on local groundwater resources.

B.17.5.4 Waste: Sites CFS0006, CFS0012, CFS0094 and CFS1028 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Sites CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are proposed for the development of between 144 and 1,425 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.17.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.17.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Site CFS1028 comprises previously developed land. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on natural resources as development would be classed as an efficient use of land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0006, CFS0012, CFS0094, CFS0474, CFS0767 and CFS1054 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. Site CFS0476 comprises 21.9ha of previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in a major negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of 20ha or more of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.17.6.2 ALC: Sites CFS0006, CFS0012, CFS0094, CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative

impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these seven sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.17.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.17.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0006, CFS0012, CFS0094 and CFS1028 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these four sites. Sites CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.17.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.17.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 16.6km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at the eight sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.17.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Colwall Surgery, located approximately 2.1km west of the cluster. The proposed development at the eight sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.17.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Malvern College Sports Complex, located approximately 3km north of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.17.8.4 AQMA: All eight sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.17.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0006, CFS0094, CFS0474, CFS0476 and CFS0767 are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A449. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0012,

CFS1028 and CFS1054 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.17.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these eight sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.17.8.7 Net Loss of Public Greenspace: Site CFS0094 coincides with a public greenspace. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the net loss of public greenspace, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the provision of greenspace across the Plan area.

B.17.8.8 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these eight sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.17.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.17.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0094 is located adjacent to the Grade II Listed Building ‘War Memorial’, and within 20m from ‘Hill Mount’, ‘one gas street lamp’ and several other Listed Buildings along Wells Road. Site CFS0476 is located adjacent to ‘Milestone’, and within 50m from five Listed Buildings along Wells Road including ‘The Belvedere’ and ‘The Yews’. Site CFS0474 is located within 300m from these six Listed Buildings. Site CFS0767 is located adjacent to ‘Horneyold Court’, and within 100m from several Listed Buildings along Wells Road including ‘167, Wells Road’ and ‘The Ruby’. Site CFS0006 is located approximately 30m from ‘Gothic Cottage’. Site CFS0012 is located approximately 370m from ‘Church of St Wulstan’. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Site CFS1028 is located approximately 70m from ‘Shelter and Belvedere at NGR 768436’ and ‘K6 Telephone Kiosk immediately south of Shelter’, and approximately 100m from ‘one gas street lamp’. Site CFS1054 is located approximately 320m from several Listed Buildings along Wells

Road. However, these sites and Listed Buildings are separated by built- form and/or trees within Malvern Wells. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.17.9.2 Conservation Area: Sites CFS0012, CFS0094, CFS1028 and the south west of Site CFS0476 coincide with ‘Malvern Wells’ Conservation Area. Sites CFS0474 and CFS0767 are located adjacent to this Conservation Area, and Sites CFS0006 and CFS1054 are located approximately 20m from this Conservation Area. The proposed development at these eight sites could potentially alter the character and/or setting of this Conservation Area and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

B.17.9.3 Scheduled Monument: Site CFS1028 is located approximately 70m from ‘The Shire Ditch’ SM. Site CFS1028 comprises, and is surrounded by, previously developed land. Sites CFS0006, CFS0012, CFS0094, CFS0474, CFS0476 and CFS0767 are located 500m or less from this SM. However, these sites and this SM are separated by built-form and woodland within Malvern Wells. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this SM.

B.17.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.17.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0006, CFS0094 and CFS1028 are located within the target distance to bus stops on Hanley Road and Walwyn Road, providing regular services. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0012, CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.17.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Malvern Wells is Colwall Railway Station. Although Sites CFS0006, CFS0094 and CFS1028 are located within the target distance to this railway station, these three sites are separated from the station by the Malvern Hills. Sites CFS0012, CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to Colwall Railway Station. The proposed

development at all sites in this cluster would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.17.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0006, CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767, CFS1028 and CFS1054 are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these six sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Sites CFS0012 and CFS0094 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.17.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these eight sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.17.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Malvern Wells is McColl’s. Sites CFS0006, CFS0094 and CFS0767 are located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0012, CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS1028 and CFS1054 are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.17.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.17.11.1 Primary Schools: Malvern Wells is served by Wyche C of E Primary School and Malvern Wells C of E Primary School. Site CFS1028 is located within the target distance to Wyche C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0012 and CFS0474 are located within the target distance to Malvern Wells C of E Primary School. The proposed development at these three sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0006, CFS0094, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to these primary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.17.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Malvern Wells is The Chase School, located approximately 3.2km to the north east of the cluster. Sites CFS0006, CFS0012, CFS0094, CFS0474, CFS0476, CFS0767, CFS1028 and CFS1054 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these eight sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.17.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0006, CFS0094, CFS0476, CFS0767 and CFS1054 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.17.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.17.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Malvern Wells cluster, including Blackmore Park Industrial Estate and Qinetiq located within 3.1km of the cluster. The proposed development at all eight sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

B.17.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Site CFS0767 is proposed for mixed use development. As a previously undeveloped location, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at this site. Site CFS1028 currently coincides with ‘Clip-Lok Simpak’ and is proposed for residential end use. The proposed residential development at this site could potentially result in the loss of this business, and consequently the employment opportunities it provides. Therefore, a major negative impact would be expected following the proposed development at this site.

Mamble Cluster

This cluster is located towards the northern edge of the Malvern Hills District. See the Mamble cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land opposite Yew Tree Cottage, CFS0600 Residential 0.86 21 Mamble CFS0823 Land off Church Walk, Mamble Residential 2.18 39

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B.18.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.18.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.18.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.18.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: Both sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.18.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: The centre of Site CFS0823 coincides with areas determined to be of low and medium risk of pluvial flooding. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.18.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.18.3.1 Biodiversity Assets: The proposed development at Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 would be unlikely to impact any surrounding biodiversity assets, and therefore a negligible impact on local biodiversity would be expected.

B.18.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.18.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are located within the LCT ‘Timbered Plateau Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “filtered medium/long distance views and mixed hedges with scattered hedgerow and oaks”. The proposed development Site CFS0823 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Timbered Plateau Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of long-distance views from development on rolling landscape) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Site CFS0600 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of this LCT as this site is located within the undesignated settlement boundary.

B.18.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Mamble cluster, and both sites coincide with existing footpaths. The proposed development at Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.18.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents on Clowes Top Lane and along the A456. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.18.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Site CFS0823 is located in the open countryside surrounding Mamble. The proposed development at this site would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.18.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.18.5.1 Main Road: The A456 passes through the south of Mamble. Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are located adjacent to this road. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to

higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A456 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.18.5.2 Air Quality: Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.18.5.3 Watercourse: Site CFS0823 coincides with a minor watercourse. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.18.5.4 Waste: Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.18.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.18.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Both sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0660 and CFS0823 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.18.6.2 ALC: Both sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 and 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these two sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.18.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.18.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these two sites.

B.18.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.18.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 25.2km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.18.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Cleobury Mortimer Surgery, located approximately 4.4km north west of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.18.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Tenbury Swimming Pool, located approximately 9.6km south west of the cluster. Both sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.18.8.4 AQMA: Both sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.18.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are located within 200m of the A456. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users.

B.18.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.18.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.18.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.18.9.1 Grade I Listed Buildings: Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are both located approximately 120m from the Grade I Listed Building ‘Church of St John the Baptist’, which is identified as Heritage at Risk and is in ‘poor’ condition5. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

B.18.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0600 is located approximately 20m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Yew Tree Cottage’, approximately 50m from ‘The Sun and Slipper Public House’. Site CFS0823 is located approximately 50m from ‘Tudor Cottage’, approximately 60m from ‘Pear Tree Barn’ and approximately 120m from ‘Yew Tree Cottage’. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially be visible from, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the setting of, these Listed Buildings.

B.18.9.3 Scheduled Monument: Site CFS0600 is located approximately 450m from ‘Moated Site at Sodington Hall’ SM. Site CFS0823 is located approximately 570m from this SM. However, these sites and this SM are separated by woodland, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this SM.

B.18.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.18.10.1 Bus Stop: Both sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to bus stops on Mamble Turn, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.18.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Mamble is Bewdley Railway Station, located approximately 11km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

5 Historic England (2017) Heritage At Risk. Church of St John, Mamble, Mamble – Malvern Hills. Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list-entry/22081 [Accessed: 28/08/19]

B.18.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Site CFS0600 is well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Site CFS0823 currently has poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.18.10.4 Road Access: Both sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.18.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Mamble is Clowes Top Stores, located approximately 2.5km east of the cluster in Clowes Top. Both sites in this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.18.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.18.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary school to Mamble is Bayton C of E Primary School, located approximately 1.7km to the north east of the cluster. Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.18.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Mamble is Tenbury High Ormiston Academy, located approximately 10km to the south west of the cluster. Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.18.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0600 and CFS0823 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.18.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.18.12.1 Primary Employment Location: The Mamble cluster is located approximately 3.6km from Woodside Business Park. The proposed development at both sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Martley Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre towards the north west in the Malvern Hills District. See the Martley cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land situated directly to the west of The CFS0069 Residential 6.61 119 Chantry High School, Martley CFS0120 Land south of Playing Field at Martley Residential 3.93 71

CFS0240 B4204, Martley Residential 0.24 6

CFS0273 Land at Sandyfields, Kingswood, Martley Mixed 4.17 75 Land adjoining Martley Court, Worcester CFS0332 Residential 5.89 106 Road, Martley CFS0547 Land north of B4204, Martley Residential 12.94 233

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B.19.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.19.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0240, CFS0273 and CFS0332 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these five sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Site CFS0547 is proposed for the development of 233 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

B.19.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.19.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: The east of Site CFS0547 coincides with Flood Zone 2. The proposed development at this site could potentially locate some site end users in areas at risk of fluvial flooding; therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0240, CFS0273 and CFS0332 are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these five sites, as the proposed development at these locations would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.19.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A proportion of Sites CFS0120, CFS0332 and CFS0547 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. The centre of Site CFS0069 and the south west corner of Site CFS0273 coincide with areas determined to be at low risk of pluvial flooding. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.19.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.19.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 2km of the ‘River Teme’, ‘Hillend Meadow & Orchard’, ‘Quarry Farm Meadow’ and ‘Penny Hill Bank’ SSSIs. Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0273 and CFS0332 located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0240 and CFS0547 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 100 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Site CFS0240 is proposed for the development of six dwellings and therefore, a negligible impact on these SSSIs would be expected. Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0273 and CFS0332 are proposed for the development of 50 dwellings or more and are located outside the Martley development boundary. Site CFS0547 is proposed for the development of 233 dwellings and is located outside the Martley development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0273, CFS0332 and

CFS0547 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these SSSIs have been designated.

B.19.3.2 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0332 is located approximately 130m west of a stand of ancient woodland. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this ancient woodland due to an increased risk of disturbance.

B.19.3.3 LWS: Site CFS0547 coincides with ‘Laughern Brook’ LWS. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in direct negative impacts on this LWS, and therefore a major negative impact would be expected.

B.19.3.4 Priority Habitats: Sites CFS0332 and CFS0547 coincide with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to result in the partial loss of this habitat, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.19.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.19.4.1 Landscape Character: All sites within the Martley cluster are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0273, CFS0332 and CFS0547 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields) and therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape character would be expected for these five sites. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Site CFS0240 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of this LCT due to the small-scale development at the site.

B.19.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Martley cluster, with footpaths coinciding with several sites. The proposed development at Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0273, CFS0332 and CFS0547 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.19.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0273, CFS0332 and CFS0547 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.19.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0273 and CFS0547 are located in the open countryside surrounding Martley. The proposed development at these four sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.19.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.19.5.1 Air Quality: Sites CFS0069, CFS0332 and CFS0547 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0120 and CFS0273 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area. Site CFS0240 is proposed for the development of six dwellings; therefore, development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on local air pollution.

B.19.5.2 Watercourse: Site CFS0547 is located adjacent to the Laughern Brook. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.19.5.3 Waste: Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0240, CFS0273 and CFS0332 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Site CFS0547 is proposed for the development of 233 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.19.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.19.6.1 P Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0240, CFS0273, CFS0332 and CFS0547 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.19.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these six sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.19.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.19.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0120, CFS0240 and CFS0273 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these three sites. Sites CFS0069, CFS0332 and CFS0547 are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.19.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.19.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 13.4km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the six sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.19.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Martley Surgery, located in the centre of the cluster. Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0240, CFS0273 and CFS0332 are located within the target distance to this GP surgery. The proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries. The majority of Site CFS0547 is located outside the target distance to this GP surgery. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.19.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Sport Martley Leisure Centre, located in the centre of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to this leisure centre. The proposed development at these six sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to this facility.

B.19.8.4 AQMA: All six sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.19.8.5 Main Road: All sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these six sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.19.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these six sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.19.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these six sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.19.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.19.9.1 Grade I Listed Buildings: Site CFS0240 is located approximately 30m from the Grade I Listed Building ‘The Old Hall’. Site CFS0332 is located approximately 50m from ‘Church of St Peter’. Site CFS0069 is located approximately 210m from both these Listed Buildings. Site CFS0547 is located within 420m from both these Listed Buildings and comprises a large area of previously undeveloped land. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.19.9.2 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0547 is located approximately 360m from the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Laughern House School’. The proposed

development at this site could potentially be visible from, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the setting of, this Listed Building.

B.19.9.3 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0069 is located adjacent to the Grade II Listed Building ‘The Smithy’, and within 200m from several other Listed Buildings including ‘Wayside Cottage’ and ‘The Old School House’. Site CFS0120 is located approximately 160m from ‘Longstone Cottage’ and ‘The Jewry’. Site CFS0240 is located approximately 40m from ‘Gate and Gate Piers at north entrance to Churchyard’, and approximately 50m from several Listed Buildings including ‘The Old School House’ and ‘Martley War Memorial’. Site CFS0273 is located approximately 30m from ‘Longstone Cottage’ and approximately 60m from ‘The Jewry’. Site CFS0332 is located approximately 20m from ‘The Smithy’, approximately 40m from ‘Court Farmhouse’ and ‘Range of Outhouses, Barn, Stables and Cowhouse about 25m north west of Court Farmhouse’, and within 150m from several other Listed Buildings off the B4204. Site CFS0547 is located approximately 15m from ‘Gates, Gate Piers and railings at entrance to Barber’s Farmhouse’, and approximately 100m from ‘Barber’s Farmhouse’ and ‘Garden Pavillion about 15m south of Barber’s Farmhouse’. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.19.9.4 Conservation Area: Sites CFS0240 and CFS0332 coincide with ‘Martley’ Conservation Area. Site CFS0069 is located adjacent to this Conservation Area. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially alter the character and/or setting of this Conservation Area and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

B.19.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.19.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0240 and CFS0332 are located within the target distance to bus stops at Chantry School and Crown Inn, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0273 and CFS0547 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.19.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Martley is Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station, located approximately 10km to the south

east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.19.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0240, CFS0332 and CFS0547 are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Sites CFS0069, CFS0120 and CFS0273 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.19.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these six sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.19.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Martley is Martley Post Office. Sites CFS0069, CFS0240, CFS0273 and CFS0332 are located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0120 and CFS0547 are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.19.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.19.11.1 Primary Schools: Martley is served by Martley C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0069, CFS0240, CFS0332 and CFS0547 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these four sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0120 and CFS0273 are located partially outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.19.11.2 Secondary Schools: Martley is served by The Chantry High School. Sites CFS0069, CFS0120, CFS0240, CFS0273, CFS0332 and CFS0547 are

located within the target distance to this secondary school. The proposed development at these six sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to secondary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.19.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0069, CFS0240, CFS0332 and CFS0547 would be expected to have a major positive impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.19.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.19.12.1 Primary Employment Location: The Martley cluster is located within 1.6km from Edgar Trading Estate, Maylite Trading Estate and Hopehouse Farm Barns. The proposed development at all six sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

B.19.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Site CFS0273 is proposed for mixed use development. As a previously undeveloped location, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at this site.

Powick Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and towards the east in the Malvern Hills District. See the Powick cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) The Arceage, View Farm, 11 Malvern CFS0011 Residential 1.78 32 Road, Powick CFS0186 Land off Hospital Lane, Powick (Plot 1) Residential 3.32 60

CFS0187 Land off Hospital Lane, Powick (Plot 2) Residential 3.15 57

CFS0326 Link Nurseries, Hamilton Close, Powick Residential 0.4 12

CFS0479 Land at Powick Residential 10.09 182

CFS0507 Land off Upton Road, Powick Residential 1.29 23 Land south of Old Malvern Road, CFS0511 Residential 1.5 27 Collett's Green Land south of Old Malvern Road, CFS0514 Residential 2.4 43 Collett's Green CFS0515 Land west of Upton Road, Powick Residential 3.3 59

CFS0519 Land at Manor Farm, Powick Residential 0.68 16

CFS0876 Land adj 15a Collett's Green, Powick Residential 0.48 12

CFS0982 Land off A449, Malvern Road, Powick Residential 0.69 17

CFS0983 Land off A449, Malvern Road, Powick Residential 3.42 62

CFS1070 Land at Old Malvern, Road, Powick Residential 0.2 6

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B.20.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.20.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0876, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these 13 sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Site CFS0479 is proposed for the development of 182 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

B.20.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.20.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these 14 sites, as the proposed development at these locations would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.20.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A small proportion of the centre of Site CFS0479 coincides with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. The south east corner of Site CFS0876 coincides with areas determined to be at low and medium risk of surface water flooding, and a proportion of Sites CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0515 and CFS0519 coincide with areas determined to be at low risk of pluvial flooding. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.20.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.20.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 1.8km of the ‘River Teme’ SSSI. Sites CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0519 and CFS0876 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 100 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0507, CFS0519 and CFS0876 are proposed for the development of 49 dwellings or less. Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are proposed for the development of 99 wellings or less. Therefore, a negligible impact would be expected at these 13 sites. Site CFS0479 is proposed for the development of 182 dwellings and is located outside the Powick development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at Site CFS0479 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which this SSSI has been designated.

B.20.3.2 LWS: Site CFS0186 is located adjacent to ‘Carey’s Brook’ LWS. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this LWS, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.20.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.20.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0876, CFS0982, CFS983 and CFS1070 are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. Sites CFS0507, CFS0515 and CFS0519 are located within the LCT ‘Settled Farmlands on River Terrace’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “cropping and horticultural land use”. The proposed development at Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0874 CFS0982 and CFS983 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields). The proposed development at Sites CFS0507 and CFS0515 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Settled Farmlands on River Terrace’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of arable land). Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0874 CFS0982 and CFS983 could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Sites CFS0326 and CFS1070 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT, as these two sites comprise small scale development. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Site CFS0519 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Settled Farmlands on River Terrace’ LCT, as this site comprises previously developed land.

B.20.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Powick cluster, with footpaths coinciding with Sites CFS0186, CFS0479, CFS0519 and CFS0983. The proposed development at Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS514, CFS0515, CFS0876, CFS0982 and CFS0983 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.20.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0479, CFS0511, CFS514, CFS0515, CFS0876, CFS0982 and CFS0983 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.20.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0982 and CFS0983 are located in the open countryside surrounding Powick. The proposed development at these eleven sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.20.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.20.5.1 Main Road: The A449 passes through Powick. Sites CFS0011, CFS0982 and CFS0983 are located adjacent to this road. Sites CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0519 and CFS1070 are located wholly or partially within 200m of this road. The proposed development at these ten sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A449 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.20.5.2 Air Quality: Site CFS0479 is proposed for the development of 182 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0876, CFS0982 and CFS0983 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these twelve sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area. Site CFS1070 is proposed for the development of six dwellings; therefore, development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on local air pollution.

B.20.5.3 Watercourse: Site CFS0186 is located adjacent to the Carey’s Brook. the majority of Site CFS0187 is located within 200m of this watercourse. Site CFS0507 is located within 200m of a minor watercourse. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of these watercourses, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.20.5.4 Waste: Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0876, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these thirteen sites would be expected to have

a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Site CFS0479 is proposed for the development of 182 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.20.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.20.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Site CFS0326 comprises previously developed land. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on natural resources as development would be classed as an efficient use of land. Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0876, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at these 13 sites would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land.

B.20.6.2 ALC: Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFA0519, CFS0876, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these 13 sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.20.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.20.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0876, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these thirteen sites. Site CFS0479 is proposed for the development of 182 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.20.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.20.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 7km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at the 14 sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health

facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.20.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgeries are St Johns House Surgery, located approximately 3.4km north of the cluster, and Kempsey Surgery, located approximately 3.4km south east. The proposed development at the 14 sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.20.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is St Johns Sports Centre, located approximately 3.5km north east of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.20.8.4 AQMA: All 14 sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.20.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0011, CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0519, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A449. The proposed development at these ten sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0515 and CFS0876 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.20.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these 14 sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.20.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are also located within 600m of the cycle network. The

proposed development at these 14 sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and/or cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.20.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.20.9.1 Grade I Listed Buildings: Site CFS0507 is located approximately 40m from the Grade I Listed Building ‘Church of St Peter and St Lawrence’. Site CFS0515 is located approximately 320m from this Listed Building. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Listed Building. Site CFS0519 is located approximately 150m from this Listed Building. However, as Site CFS0519 comprises previously developed land, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

B.20.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0187 is located approximately 60m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Administration Block Powick Hospital’. Site CFS0479 is located approximately 130m from ‘Spider Cottage’. Site CFS0507 is located approximately 20m from ‘The Red Lion Public House’, approximately 40m from ‘Virginia House’ and ‘42, 43 and 44, The Village’, and approximately 80m from ‘Lea Tomb, approximately 40m south of Church of St Peter. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0326, CFS0515, CFS0519 and CFS0876 are separated from nearby Listed Buildings by built-form and/or trees within Powick. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.20.9.3 Conservation Area: Site CFS0507 and the north east of Site CFS0479 coincide with ‘Powick’ Conservation Area. Site CFS0519 is located adjacent to this Conservation Area. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially alter the character and/or setting of this Conservation Area and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

B.20.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.20.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0011, CFS0326, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are located within

the target distance to bus stops on Malvern Road, Old Malvern Road and Winsmore, providing regular services. The proposed development at these ten sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0479 and CFS0876 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.20.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Powick is Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station, located approximately 4.5km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these 14 sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.20.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0011, CFS0507, CFS0982 and CFS0983 are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Sites CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0876 and CFS1070 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these ten sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.20.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these fourteen sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.20.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Powick is Murco Petrol and Off License, located in the north east of Powick. Sites CFS0507, CFS515 and CFS0519 are located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0876, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these eleven sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.20.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.20.11.1 Primary Schools: Powick is served by Powick C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0186, CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these ten sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0011, CFS0187, CFS0507 and CFS0876 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.20.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Powick is Christopher Whitehead Language College, located approximately 4km to the north east of the cluster. Sites CFS0011, CFS0186, CFS0187, CFS0326, CFS0479, CFS0507, CFS0511, CFS0514, CFS0515, CFS0519, CFS0876, CFS0982, CFS0983 and CFS1070 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these 14 sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.20.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0011, CFS0187, CFS0507 and CFS0876 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.20.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.20.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Powick cluster, including Weir Lane Industrial Estate located approximately 3.3km from the cluster. The proposed development at all 14 sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Rushwick Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and at the eastern edge of the Malvern Hills District. See the Rushwick cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land west of Claphill Lane, adj to village CFS0537 Residential 2.36 42 hall, Rushwick CFS0651 Land south of Bransford Road, Rushwick Residential 2.18 39 Brookfields Farm, Grange Lane, CFS0737 Residential 1.78 32 Rushwick Land off Bransford Road / Hams Way CFS0747 Residential 1.83 44 Worcester

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B.21.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.21.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0537, CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these four sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.21.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.21.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: The north of Site CFS0747 coincides with Flood Zones 2 and 3. The proposed development at this site could potentially locate some site end users in areas at risk of fluvial flooding; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0537, CFS0651 and CFS0737 are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.21.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: The south west of Site CFS0651 and the north boundary of Site CFS0747 coincide with areas determined to be at low and medium risk of surface water flooding. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.21.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.21.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 800m of the ‘River Teme’ SSSI. Sites CFS0537, CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. These four sites are proposed for the development of 49 dwellings or less, and therefore a negligible impact on this SSSI would be expected.

B.21.3.2 LWS: Site CFS0747 is located adjacent to ‘Laughern Brook’ LWS. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this LWS, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.21.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.21.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0537, CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at all four sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedgerow bordered fields) and therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape character would be expected.

B.21.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Rushwick cluster, with a footpath coinciding with Site CFS0737. The proposed development at Sites CFS0537, CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.21.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0537, CFS0651 and CFS0737 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents on Claphill Lane and Coronation Avenue. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.21.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 are located in the open countryside surrounding Rushwick. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.21.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.21.5.1 Main Road: The A4440 passes to the east of Rushwick. Site CFS0747 is located adjacent to this road. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A4440 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at this site.

B.21.5.2 Railway Line: Site CFS0737 is located adjacent to the railway line linking Worcester to Malvern. Site CFS0651 is located partially within 200m of this railway line. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of noise pollution and vibrations associated with this railway line. A minor negative impact would therefore be expected.

B.21.5.3 Air Quality: Sites CFS0537, CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.21.5.4 Watercourse: Sites CFS0651 and CFS0737 coincide with a minor watercourse. Site CFS0747 is located adjacent to the Laughern Brook. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of these watercourses, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.21.5.5 Waste: Sites CFS0537, CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.21.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.21.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0537, CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.21.6.2 ALC: Sites CFS0537, CFS0651 and CFS0737 are situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these three sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource. Site CFS0747 is situated on land which is classed as ‘urban’. A minor positive impact would therefore be expected, as the proposed development at this site would be likely to help prevent the loss of BMV land across the Plan area.

B.21.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.21.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0537, CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these four sites.

B.21.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.21.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located to the east of the cluster. Site CFS0747 is located within the target distance to this hospital. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to this essential health facilitiy. Sites CFS0537, CFS0651 and CFS0737 are located outside the target distance to this hospital. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.21.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is St Johns House Surgery, located approximately 1km north of the cluster. The proposed development at the four sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.21.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is St Johns Sports Centre, located to the east of the cluster. Site CFS0747 is located within the target distance to this leisure centre. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to this facility. Sites CFS0537, CFS0651 and CFS0737 are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.21.8.4 AQMA: All four sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.21.8.5 Main Road: Site CFS0747 is located adjacent to the A4440. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0537, CFS0651 and CFS0737 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.21.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these four sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.21.8.7 Net Loss of Public Greenspace: Site CFS0747 coincides with a public greenspace. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the net loss of public greenspace, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the provision of greenspace across the Plan area.

B.21.8.8 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. Sites CFS0537 and CFS0747 are also located within 600m of the cycle network. The proposed development at these four sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and/or cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.21.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.21.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0651 is located approximately 20m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘The Willow House’. Site CFS0737 is located approximately 180m from this Listed Building. Site CFS0747 is located approximately 270m from ‘Worcester Golf and Country Club and attached walls to former E Walled Garden’. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Site CFS0537 is located approximately 270m from ‘The Willow House’, however this site and Listed Building are separated by built-form within Rushwick. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

B.21.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.21.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0537, CFS0651 and CFS0737 in this cluster are located within the target distance to bus stops on Claphill Lane and Grange Lane, providing regular services. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Site CFS0747 is located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.21.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Rushwick is Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station, located approximately 3.5km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.21.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.21.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these four sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.21.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Rushwick is Roots

Family Farm Shop. Sites CFS0651 and CFS0737 are located within the target distance to this convenience store. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0537 and CFS0747 are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.21.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.21.11.1 Primary Schools: Rushwick is served by Rushwick C of E Primary School. Sites CFS0537, CFS0651, CFS0737 and CFS0747 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these four sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.21.11.2 Secondary Schools: Rushwick is served by Christopher Whitehead Language College, located to the east of the cluster. Site CFS0747 is located within the target distance to this secondary school. The proposed development at this site would situate new residents in locations with good access to secondary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0537, CFS0651 and CFS0737 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.21.11.3 The proposed development at Site CFS0747 would be expected to have a major positive impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.21.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.21.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Rushwick cluster, including Everoak Industrial Estate and Bransford Trading Estate located within 1.7km of the cluster. The proposed development at all four sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Ryall Cluster

This cluster is located towards the south east in the Malvern Hills District. See the Ryall cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land at Bluebell Farm, Earls Croome, CFS0487 Mixed 6.64 120 WR8 9DJ

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B.22.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.22.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Site CFS0487 is proposed for the development of 120 dwellings. The proposed development at this site would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.22.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.22.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: Site CFS0487 is located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at this site, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.22.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: The north east of Site CFS0487 coincides with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.22.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.22.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: Site CFS0487 is located approximately 600m from ‘Earl’s Croome Meadow’ SSSI and approximately 1km from ‘Upton Ham’ SSSI.

Site CFS0487 is located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Site CFS0487 is proposed for the development of 120 dwellings and is located outside of a development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these SSSIs have been designated.

B.22.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.22.4.1 Landscape Character: Site CFS0487 is located within the LCT ‘Estate Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “hedgerow boundaries to fields and planned woodland character with mixed farming land use”. The proposed development this site could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Estate Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss agricultural land) and therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape character would be expected.

B.22.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs coincide with Site CFS0487. The proposed development at this site could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.22.4.3 Urban Sprawl: Site CFS0487 is located in the open countryside surrounding Ryall. The proposed development at this site would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.22.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.22.5.1 Main Road: The A4104 passes to the north of Ryall, and the A38 passess to the east. Site CFS0487 is located adjacent to both of these roads. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A4104 and A38 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at this site.

B.22.5.2 Air Quality: Site CFS0487 is proposed for the development of 120 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected.

B.22.5.3 Waste: Site CFS0487 is proposed for the development of 120 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.22.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.22.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Site CFS0487 comprises previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. This negative impact would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.22.6.2 ALC: Site CFS0487 is situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at this site, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.22.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.22.7.1 Net Gain: Site CFS0487 is proposed for the development of 120 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.22.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.22.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 13.5km north of the cluster. The proposed development at Site CFS0487 could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.22.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Dr J Barrell and Partners, located approximately 2.5km south west of the cluster. The proposed development at Site CFS0487 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.22.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facilities are Malvern College Sports Complex, located approximately 9.4km north west of the cluster, and Pershore Leisure Centre, located approximately 9.4km north east of the cluster. Site CFS0487 is located outside the target distance to these

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

B.22.8.4 AQMA: Site CFS0487 is located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.22.8.5 Main Road: Site CFS0487 is located adjacent to the A38 and A4104. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users.

B.22.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Site CFS0487 is located partially over 600m from a public greenspace. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to outdoor space.

B.22.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: Site CFS0487 is located within 600m of the PRoW and cycle networks. The proposed development at this site would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.22.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.22.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0487 is located approximately 450m from the Grade II Listed Buildings ‘The Rectory’ and ‘Barn to South of Earl’s Croome’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.22.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.22.10.1 Bus Stop: Site CFS0487 is located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.22.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Ryall is Great Malvern Railway Station, located approximately 9km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at CFS0487 would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.22.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Site CFS0487 is well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot.

B.22.10.4 Road Access: Site CFS0487 is well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at this site would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.22.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Ryall is Spar, located in Upton-upon-Severn. Site CFS0487 is located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.22.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.22.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary school to Ryall is Upton-upon- Severn C of E Primary School, located approximately 1.8km to the south west of the cluster. Site CFS0487 is located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.22.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Ryall is Hanley Castle High School, located approximately 2.8km to the north west of the cluster. Site CFS0487 is located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.22.11.3 The proposed development at Site CFS0487 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.22.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.22.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Ryall cluster, including The Grove located approximately 550m from the cluster. The proposed

development at Site CFS0487 would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

B.22.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Site CFS0487 is proposed for mixed use development. As a previously undeveloped location, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at this site.

Shrawley Cluster

This cluster is located towards the north east in the Malvern District. See the Shrawley cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0490 Land off, Rectory Lane, Shrawley Residential 0.71 17

CFS0599 Land off Rectory Lane, Shrawley Residential 0.33 8

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B.23.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.23.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.23.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.23.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: Both sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.23.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.23.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: Both sites in this cluster are located within 500m of ‘Shrawley Wood’ SSSI. Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 10 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Site CFS0599 is proposed for the development of eight dwellings and therefore, a negligible impact would be expected at this site. Site CFS0490 is proposed for the development of 17 dwellings and is located outside the

Shrawley development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at Site CFS0490 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which this SSSI has been designated.

B.23.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.23.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at both sites within this cluster could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT, in particular, as the LCA states “modern development favouring groups would not be appropriate in this landscape”, and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.23.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Shrawley cluster. The proposed development at Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.23.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at both sites in this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents to the south east. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.23.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Both sites in this cluster are located in the open countryside surrounding Shrawley. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.23.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.23.5.1 Air Quality: Site CFS0490 is proposed for the development of 17 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area. Site CFS0599 is proposed for the development of eight dwellings; therefore, development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on local air pollution.

B.23.5.2 Waste: Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.23.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.23.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Both sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.23.6.2 ALC: Both sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grade 2 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these two sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.23.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.23.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these two sites.

B.23.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.23.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 13.2km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.23.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Great Witley Surgery, located approximately 4.2km west of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.23.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Sport Martley Leisure Centre, located approximately 7km south west of the cluster. Both sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and

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

B.23.8.4 AQMA: Both sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.23.8.5 Main Road: Both sites in this cluster are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.23.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Both sites in this cluster are located over 600m from a public greenspace. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to outdoor space.

B.23.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.23.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.23.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0490 is located approximately 20m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Primrose Cottages’, approximately 40m from ‘Upper Fudges’ and approximately 120m from ‘Little Nicholls’. Site CFS0599 is located approximately 40m from ‘Primrose Cottages’ and approximately 60m from ‘Upper Fudges’. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.23.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.23.10.1 Bus Stop: Both sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to bus stops at Shrawley Cottages, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.23.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Shrawley is Hartlebury Railway Station, located approximately 7km to the north east of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.23.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Both sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.23.10.4 Road Access: Both sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.23.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Shrawley is Cottage Store and Post Office, located approximately 3km south of the cluster in Holt Heath. Both sites in this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.23.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.23.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary school to Shrawley is Astley C of E Primary School, located approximately 2km to the north west of the cluster. Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 are located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.23.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Shrawley is The Chantry High School, located approximately 7km to the south west of the cluster. Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.23.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0490 and CFS0599 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to

both primary and secondary education.

B.23.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.23.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Shrawley cluster, including K D O Business Centre located approximately 1.4km from the cluster. The proposed development at both sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Tenbury Wells Cluster

This cluster is located towards the north western boundary of the Malvern Hills District. See the Tenbury Wells cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land at College Court, Tenbury Wells, CFS0325 Residential 0.51 12 WR15 8RQ Tenbury Wells Land east and west of Terrills Lane and CFS0362 Residential 8.78 158 south of Tenbury Wells Business Park Land on the north side of Salt Box Lane, CFS0915 Residential 3.41 61 Oldwood, Tenbury Wells

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B.24.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.24.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0325, CFS0362 and CFS0915 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these three sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to the Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.24.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.24.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.24.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.24.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 1km of the ‘River Teme’ SSSI and 1.8km of ‘Nine Holes Meadows’ SSSI. Site CFS0325 is located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 10 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0362 and CFS0915 are located within an IRZ which states that

“any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Site CFS0325 is proposed for the development of twelve dwellings, and Sites CFS0362 and CFS0915 are proposed for the development of 50 dwellings or more. All three sites are located outside the Tenbury Wells development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these SSSIs have been designated.

B.24.3.2 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0362 is located approximately 260m west of ‘Splash Bridge Wood’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this ancient woodland due to an increased risk of disturbance.

B.24.3.3 LWS: Site CFS0362 is located adjacent to ‘Longhill Brook’ LWS. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this LWS, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.24.3.4 Priority Habitats: Site CFS0915 and the north east of Site CFS0325 coincide with traditional orchard priority habitat. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to result in the loss of this habitat, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.24.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.24.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0362 and CFS0915 are located within the LCT ‘Settled Farmlands with Pastoral Land Use’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “pastoral land use and small-scale landscape defined by prominent pattern of hedged fields”. Site CFS0325 is primarily located within the LCT ‘Riverside Meadows’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “flat, low-lying topography and pastoral land use”. The proposed development at Sites CFS0362 and CFS0915 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Settled Farmlands with Pastoral Land Use’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedged fields and pastoral land). The proposed development at Site CFS0325 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Riverside Meadows’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of pastoral land). Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape character would be expected following the proposed

development at Sites CFS0325, CFS0362 and CFS0915.

B.24.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Tenbury Wells cluster, with footpaths coinciding with Sites CFS0362 and CFS0915. The proposed development at Sites CFS0325, CFS0362 and CFS0915 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.24.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0325, CFS0362 and CFS0915 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents on Oldwood Road and Terrills Lane. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.24.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0325, CFS0362 and CFS0915 are located in the open countryside surrounding Tenbury Wells. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.24.4.5 Coalescence: Site CFS0915 is a large site located between Tenbury Wells and Gallows Grave. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase the risk of coalescence between these two settlements and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.24.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.24.5.1 Main Road: The A4112 passes through the west of Tenbury Wells. Site CFS0915 located adjacent to this road, and approximately half of Site CFS0325 is located within 200m of this road. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A4112 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.24.5.2 Air Quality: Site CFS0362 is proposed for the development of 158 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0325 and CFS0915 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the

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

B.24.5.3 Watercourse: Site CFS0362 is located partially within 200m of the Kyre Brook. The majority of Site CFS0325 is located within 200m of the River Teme. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of these watercourses, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.24.5.4 Waste: Sites CFS0325 and CFS0915 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels. Site CFS0362 is proposed for the development of 158 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

B.24.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.24.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Both sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0325, CFS0362 and CFS0915 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.24.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these three sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.24.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.24.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0325 and CFS0915 are proposed for the development of twelve and 61 dwellings respectively; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these two sites. Site CFS0362 is proposed for the development of 158 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

B.24.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.24.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 30.7km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the three sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.24.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Tenbury Surgery, located to the north of the cluster. Site CFS0325 is located within the target distance to this GP surgery. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries. Sites CFS0362 and CFS0915 are located outside the target distance to this GP surgery. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.24.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Tenbury Swimming Pool, located to the north of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to this leisure centre. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to this facility.

B.24.8.4 AQMA: All three sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.24.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0915 and CFS0325 are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A4112. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Site CFS0362 is located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.24.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these three sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and

mental health benefits.

B.24.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.24.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.24.9.1 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0325 is located approximately 270m from the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Cornwall House’ and approximately 330m from ‘Nos 5 and 6 and adjoining railings to front’. However, this site and these Listed Buildings are separated by built-form within Tenbury Wells. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.24.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0325 is located adjacent to the Grade II Listed Building ‘Stable about 20 yards south-west of No 68’, and approximately 30m from ‘The Dovecot, 1 College Court and The Oast Cottage, 2 College Court’ and ‘68, Berrington Road’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Site CFS0362 is located approximately 250m from ‘New Court’. However, this site and Listed Building are separated by built-form and trees within Tenbury Wells. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

B.24.9.3 Conservation Area: The south east of Site CFS0325 coincides with ‘Tenbury Wells’ Conservation Area. This Conservation Area is identified as Heritage at Risk and is in ‘very bad’ condition6. The proposed development at this site could potentially alter the character and/or setting of this Conservation Area and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment.

6 Historic England (2017) Heritage At Risk. Tenbury Wells, Tenbury – Malvern Hills. Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list-entry/3564 [Accessed: 21/08/19]

B.24.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.24.10.1 Bus Stop: All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.24.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Tenbury Wells is Ludlow Railway Station, located approximately 11km to the north west of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.24.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0362 and CFS0915 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility. Site CFS0325 is well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot.

B.24.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these three sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.24.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience stores to Tenbury Wells are Co- op Food and Bowketts. Site CFS0325 is located within the target distance to Bowketts. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0362 and CFS0915 are located wholly outside the target distance to these convenience stores. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.24.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.24.11.1 Primary Schools: Tenbury Wells is served by Tenbury C of E Primary School. Site CFS0325 is located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at this site would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. The majority of

Sites CFS0362 and CFS0915 are located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.24.11.2 Secondary Schools: Tenbury Wells is served by Tenbury High Ormiston Academy. Sites CFS0325, CFS0362 and CFS0915 are located within the target distance to this secondary school. The proposed development at these three sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to secondary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.24.11.3 The proposed development at Site CFS0325 would be expected to have a major positive impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.24.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.24.12.1 Primary Employment Location: The Tenbury Wells cluster is located within 1.3km from Tenbury Wells Business Park. The proposed development at all three sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Upton-upon-Severn Cluster

This cluster is located towards the south east in the Malvern Hills District. See the Upton-upon-Severn cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land at Milestone, Tunnel Hill, Upton CFS0167 Residential 2.96 53 upon Severn

CFS0168 Land at Tunnel Hill, Upton Upon Severn Residential 3.64 66

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B.25.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.25.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.25.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.25.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: Both sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.25.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.25.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: Both sites in this cluster are located within 1.3km of ‘Brotheridge Green Meadows’ SSSI and 1.4km of ‘Upton Ham’ SSSI. Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 100 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Both sites are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less and therefore, a negligible impact on these SSSIs would be expected at these two sites.

B.25.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.25.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0167 and CFS168 are located within the LCT ‘Settled Farmlands with Pastoral Land Use’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “pastoral land use and small-scale landscape defined by prominent pattern of hedged fields”. The proposed development these two sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Settled Farmlands with Pastoral Land Use’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of pastoral land) and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

B.25.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Upton-upon-Severn cluster, with one footpath coinciding with Site CFS0167. The proposed development at Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.25.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents on Welland Road and Old Orchard Road. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.25.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are located in the open countryside surrounding Upton-upon-Severn. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.25.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.25.5.1 Main Road: The A4104 passes through Upton-upon-Severn. Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are located partially within 200m of this road. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A4104 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.25.5.2 Air Quality: Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

B.25.5.3 Waste: Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.25.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.25.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Both sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.25.6.2 ALC: Both sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grade 2 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these two sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.25.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.25.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these two sites.

B.25.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.25.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 15.3km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at both sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.25.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Dr J Barrell and Partners, located to the north east of the cluster. Sites CFS0168 and CFS0167 are located within the target distance to this GP surgery. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.25.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Malvern College Sports Complex, located approximately 8km north west of the cluster. Both sites

in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.25.8.4 AQMA: Both sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.25.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are located within 200m of the A4104. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users.

B.25.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.25.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: Both sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW and cycle networks. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.25.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.25.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0167 is located approximately 50m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Yewleigh Lodge’, approximately 60m from ‘The Eades and Mews Lodge’, approximately 90m from ‘Laundry Cottage’, and approximately 100m from ‘Milestone opposite Hill School’. Site CFS0168 is located approximately 70m from ‘The Mount’ and approximately 80m from ‘Three Ways’. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially be visible from, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the setting of, these Listed Buildings.

B.25.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.25.10.1 Bus Stop: Both sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to bus stops on Welland Road, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.25.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Upton-upon-Severn is Great Malvern Railway Station, located approximately 8km to the north west of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.25.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Both sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.25.10.4 Road Access: Both sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these two sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.25.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Upton-upon-Severn is Co-op Food. Both sites in this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

B.25.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.25.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary school to Upton-upon-Severn is Upton-upon-Severn Primary School, located approximately 1.1km to the east of the cluster. Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are located outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

B.25.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Upton-upon-Severn is Hanley Castle High School, located approximately 2km to the north of the cluster. Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 are located outside the target

distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.25.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0167 and CFS0168 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

B.25.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.25.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Upton-upon-Severn cluster, including Upton Industrial Estate located approximately 1.3km from the cluster. The proposed development at both sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

Welland Cluster

This cluster is located towards the south west in the Malvern Hills District. See the Welland cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0323 Land off Marlbank Road, Welland Residential 5.04 91

Lawn Farm (phase 3), Drake Street, CFS0336 Residential 2.02 36 Welland

CFS0659 Land south east of B4208, Welland Residential 3.43 62 Land at rear of 1 The Laurels, Gloucester CFS0771 Mixed 1 24 Road, Welland Land behind Boundary Cottage, CFS0953 Residential 1.34 24 Gloucester Road, Welland Church Farm House, Drake Street, CFS1059 Residential 0.32 8 Welland Land at The Lovells, Garrett Bank, CFS1090 Residential 4.95 89 Welland, WR13 6NF

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B.26.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

B.26.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these seven sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions.

B.26.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

B.26.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these seven sites, as the proposed development at these locations would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

B.26.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A proportion of Sites CFS0323, CFS0659, CFS0953 and CFS1090 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

B.26.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

B.26.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: This cluster surrounds ‘Mutlow's Orchard’ SSSI. All sites are also located within 750m of ‘Castlemorton Common’ SSSI and 1.4km of ‘Malthouse Farm Meadows’ SSSI. Site CFS0953 is located adjacent to ‘Castlemorton Common’ SSSI and is located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications” should be consulted on. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on the features for which ‘Castelmorton Common’ SSSI has been designated. Sites CFS0336, CFS0659 and CFS0771 are located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications - except householder applications” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0323, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications (except householder) outside or extending outside existing settlements/urban areas affecting greenspace, farmland, semi natural habitats or landscape features such as trees, hedges, streams, rural buildings/structures” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0323, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are located outside the Welland development boundary, where the proposed development at these three sites could potentially affect greenspace, farmland or semi-natural habitats. Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS1059 and CFS1090 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these two SSSIs have been designated.

B.26.3.2 LWS: Site CFS0659 is located adjacent to ‘Castlemorton, Hollybed & Coombegreen Commons’ LWS. Site CFS0953 is located approximately 40m north west of this LWS. The proposed development at these two

sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on this LWS, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

B.26.3.3 Priority Habitats: The north of Site CFS0323 coincides with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the partial loss of this habitat, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

B.26.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

B.26.4.1 AONB: Sites CFS0323, CFS0771 and CFS0953 are located within the Malvern Hills AONB, and Sites CFS0659 and CFS1090 are located adjacent to the AONB. Development within or adjacent to a nationally designated landscape would be expected to have a major negative impact on the natural beauty and special qualities of the AONB. Sites CFS0336 and CFS1059 are located within 300m of the Malvern Hills AONB. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to be visible from the AONB, and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the setting of this nationally designated landscape.

B.26.4.2 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0323, CFS0695, CFS0771 and CFS0953 are located within the LCT ‘Enclosed Commons’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “hedgerow boundaries to fields”. Sites CFS0336, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are located within the LCT ‘Settled Farmlands with Pastoral Land Use’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “pastoral land use and small-scale landscape defined by prominent pattern of hedged fields”. The proposed development at Sites CFS0323, CFS0695, CFS0771 and CFS0953 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Enclosed Commons’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedged fields and pastoral land). The proposed development at Sites CFS0659 and CFS1090 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Settled Farmlands with Pastoral Land Use’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of pastoral land). Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0323, CFS0695, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953 and CFS1090 could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character. It would be unlikely that the proposed development Site CFS1059 would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Settled Farmlands with Pastoral Land Use’ LCT, due to the small scale of development.

B.26.4.3 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Welland cluster, with one footpath coinciding with Site CFS0336. The proposed development at Sites CFS0336, CFS0659 and CFS1090 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.26.4.4 Views for Local Residents: The development proposed at Sites CFS0323, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953, CFS1059 and CFS1090 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents to the north west. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

B.26.4.5 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953 and CFS1090 are located in the open countryside surrounding Welland. The proposed development at these six sites would be likely to lead to urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

B.26.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

B.26.5.1 Main Road: The A4104 passes through Welland. Sites CFS0323, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are located adjacent to this road. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A4104 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

B.26.5.2 Air Quality: Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953 and CFS1090 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area. Site CFS1059 is proposed for the development of eight dwellings; therefore, development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on local air pollution.

B.26.5.3 Watercourse: Site CFS0323 is located adjacent to the Marlbank Brook. Sites CFS0323, CFS0771, CFS0953 and CFS1090 are located adjacent to a minor watercourse. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of these watercourses, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.26.5.4 Waste: Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current levels.

B.26.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

B.26.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953, CFS1059 and CFS1090 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

B.26.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these seven sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

B.26.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

B.26.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these seven sites.

B.26.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

B.26.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 17.2km north east of the cluster. The proposed development at the seven sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

B.26.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgeries are Colwall Surgery, located approximately 5km north west of the cluster, and Dr J Barrell and Partners, located approximately 5km east of the cluster. The proposed development at the seven sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

B.26.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Malvern College Sports Complex, located approximately 5.6km north west of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

B.26.8.4 AQMA: All seven sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

B.26.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0323, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A4104. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771 and CFS0953 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

B.26.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these seven sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

B.26.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW and cycle networks. The proposed development at these seven sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

B.26.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

B.26.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Sites CFS1059 and CFS1090 are located approximately 80m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Lawn Farmhouse’. Site CFS0323 is located approximately 20m from ‘Milestone’. Site CFS1090 is also located approximately 140m from ‘Church of St James’. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Sites

CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771 and CFS0953 are separated from nearby Listed Buildings by built-form and/or trees within Welland. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

B.26.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

B.26.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0323, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are located within the target distance to a bus stop at Hanley Road Shelter, providing regular services. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771 and CFS0953 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

B.26.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Welland is Colwall Railway Station, located approximately 4.5km to the north west of the cluster. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

B.26.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0323 and CFS0336 are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot. Sites CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953, CFS1059 and CFS1090 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

B.26.10.4 Road Access: Site CFS0771 is not accessible from the current road network. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on accessibility. Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0953, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these six sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

B.26.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Welland is Welland Post Office. All sites in this cluster are located within the target distance to this local service. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites

would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services.

B.26.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

B.26.11.1 Primary Schools: Welland is served by Welland Primary School. Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are located within the target distance to this primary school. The proposed development at these seven sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected.

B.26.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Welland is Hanley Castle High School, located approximately 5km to the north east of the cluster. Sites CFS0323, CFS0336, CFS0659, CFS0771, CFS0953, CFS1059 and CFS1090 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

B.26.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

B.26.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Welland cluster, including Willow End Park located approximately 2.4km from the cluster. The proposed development at all seven sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

B.26.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Site CFS0771 is proposed for mixed use development. As a previously undeveloped location, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at this site. Site CFS1090 currently coincides with ‘Lovells Vineyard – Elgar Wines’ and is proposed for residential end use. The proposed residential development at this site could potentially result in the loss of this business, and consequently the employment opportunities it provides. Therefore, a major negative impact would be expected following the proposed development at this site.