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St Austell Landscape Assessment Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 1 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability To Value Sensitivity Accept Change Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each Record information for each survey sub heading listed - survey sub heading listed Place a value of Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) H/M/L- see H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L Topography/ landform Moderate to steep slopes from high point at quarry, radiating round to cell boundaries.

Distinctive hill top in landscape running out to a ridge line to the W. Landscape Overall Sensitivity A B C A B C A B C H H H M M H M M H (score 1-5) Vegetation cover/ trees Wooded in places:- around farms, former quarry and double hedged section of PRW. (5) (5) (5) Hedges on the whole sparse, some shrubs, mainly bramble & bracken with few trees.

Tree belt of N side of A390 is TPO area. Overall Landscape Cell A and B Cell C Cell A • Agricultural • Prominent Assessment (score 1-10) Field pattern/ boundary Mix of field sizes – mainly small to medium. Cornish hedge boundaries, see notes • PRW landscape land form type above regarding Cornish hedge vegetation. • Value as • Cornish One colour for each cell/ sub

buffer to hedges cell Land use Pasture, straw stubble village • Historic

• Historic value landscape Include notes on the most Distinctive landscape/ Hill’s Quarry – dramatic deep steep sided flooded pit and associated spoil heap now character suitable type of development if historic features forming regenerated scrub woodland. Double hedged field tracks, overhanging Cell B this seems relevant vegetation forming tunnel in places. • Area TPO Cell C Water bodies/ courses Pool in quarry area. • Historic value • Significant Most inappropriate for

• Informal track area of development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features • Communal woodland Settlement type Village of Trewoon to NW. St Austell residential edge to East. Farmstead on N /Cultural value • Distinctive Greatest potential for boundary. Medieval settlement of St Mewan in SW corner of cell. (Church, character development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade St Mewan Church/Rectory and churchyard (Old Rectory, Church, Sunday School and Churchyard, feature , Green features specific graves are listed). Rectory) dramatic Hill’s Quarry (disused). quarry In between scores have Distinctive historic or • Documentary evidence of Bronze Age barrows in vicinity of quarry and towards Cell C landform potential for some types of cultural features Cooperage Farm. • High and development with careful • St Mewan – medieval settlement. biodiversity woodland mitigation, further detailed • Post Medieval Cooperage at Cooperage Farm. value • Historic study may be required • Double hedged PRW – ancient field track to hill top. • PRW landscape • Post Medieval engine house remains at quarry • Informal track character • Aesthetic and NB. All development requires sensory value mitigation Vernacular (use of local Granite gates and steps on tracks & PRW. Local stone used for Cornish hedges and • Historic value materials) historic buildings. For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character A B C Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity 8 8 10 A Road/ B Road/ other A3058 to N, busy, forms part of N boundary of cell. Very busy & noisy A390 adjacent (see previous matrix) to southern boundary of cell. B road – St Mewan Lane, moderately busy, forms west.ern boundary of cell Final score will be between 1 (Low Railways Nearby Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Farm/ Private tracks Yes Cycleways No Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

PROW Yes Informal paths Yes – from A390 to quarry. Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Stunning near to long distance views – panoramic . Views of the agricultural lands in (high) their wooded setting surrounding the town, including views of golf course, views of St Austell Bay, views of Blackpool towers and solar farm to the west and views of Trewoon and the tips beyond to the NW and N. Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M/H A390 road noise affects S facing side of cell.

How is the landscape On upper slopes - an open vantage point – exposed. Birdsong, bees, butterflies. (Very experienced? calm on day of survey – no wind) Sense of ‘away from it all’ due to elevation & views.

Key sources / visual or A390 – intrusive source of constant noise to S part of cell. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Relates to some extent to cell 2 although there is a change in landform which information relating to effectively gives cell 1 its own identity as a ‘hill’ rising above all surrounding ground. adjacent cell? Relationship with 28 – relates to western end of the cell but NOT the eastern end although A390 is a major barrier.

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The N & NW facing part of this cell does not feel related to St Austell – which is not/or only partially visible to the N & W due to the quarry spoil and general landform. The S & SW facing part of cell again is shielded from the nearby residential areas of St Austell by the general landform – distant views of the town to the East being just visible. S & SE slopes relate best to town although it seems quite distant.

In landscape terms, any development in 1b may be best focussed around St Mewan – forming a new village or hamlet. Any development in 1a should be focussed around Trewoon. 1c should not be developed.

Ecological Survey VITAL at early stage if development proposed.

PRW double hedge feature & quarry woodland must be retained, buffered & provided with interconnecting network of hedges copses. Quarry field is a haven for badger, foxes & all kinds of wildlife.

Setting of church and associated buildings must be protected.

Challenge of how you relate any new development to existing town & village.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 2 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderately sloping land, SE and SW facing towards watercourse running N - S Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L approximately central to cell. H H L Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Wooded stream corridor, Cornish hedge field boundaries with shrubs and trees, (score 1-5) wooded settings to farms. Mainly pastoral use. • Historic Value • Agricultural • Not widely • Biodiversity Landscapes visible within Field pattern/ boundary Small fields (medieval remnant pattern around edge of Trewoon), well vegetated value (hedges, • Cornish the landscape Overall Landscape type Cornish hedges. wooded hedges with Assessment (score 1-10) stream hedgerow Land use Mainly pasture and paddock. corridor) trees One colour for each cell/ sub • PRW • Wooded cell • Hembal Lane- stream Distinctive landscape/ Hembal Lane – old drive connecting Hembal Manor and associated farms – wooded informal route corridor Include notes on the most historic features hedges. Double hedged PRW forms vegetation tunnel. Some veteran trees. to St Mewan - • Historic suitable type of development if value to landscape this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Stream N – S down centre of cell. residents of character Trewoon Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features development- 10 Red Settlement type Edge of Trewoon Village in NE corner of cell, scattered farms, some with clustered dwellings in remainder of cell. Greatest potential for development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Hembal lane (see above). Green features Double hedged tracks (PRW see above). In between scores have Distinctive historic or Hembal Manor (Listed Building) and Medieval settlement. potential for some types of cultural features Hembal Farm. development with careful Bosithow Farm and Medieval settlement. mitigation, further detailed Vernacular (use of local Local stone used in old buildings, hedges, gate posts etc. study may be required materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity NB. All development requires A Road/ B Road/ other Busy A3058 to N through village. Moderately busy lane forms southern boundary. B (see previous matrix) mitigation Rd – St Mewan Lane, moderately busy, adjacent to E boundary of cell. Railways Yes, adjacent to NW corner of cell. Final score will be between 1 (Low Farm/ Private tracks Yes, Hembal lane, farm tracks and PRW. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Cycleways No. 8 PROW Yes, including double hedged old route around edge of Trewoon.

Informal paths Yes along Hembal Lane. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Longer distance views from N part of cell to the SE of the prominent high ground in (high) cell 1 (disused quarry) and agricultural landscapes in their wooded setting.

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) From South of cell, limited views.

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete – farmland on edge of settlement. landscape Good condition.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H

How is the landscape Sheltered and intimate / secluded, ancient established character. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Distant road noise A390 and A3058. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Hembal Lane with its mature trees and substantial width forms a visual barrier with information relating to cell 3. Cell 3 more level. W facing slopes of cell 2 relate to E facing slopes of cell 1. adjacent cell?

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Route of PRW connecting to cell 1 has been broken by recent housing development – needs a direct reconnection. Medieval routes of Hembal Lane and the PRW around the village should be protected and buffered if any development takes place. The wooded stream corridor should be assessed for its ecological value, it should be retained and buffered should any development take place.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 3 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Gently sloping ground towards SE & SW, falling to stream valley which approximately Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L runs N–S down centre of cell. M M M Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Wooded around stream valley, wooded setting to Hembal Manor and Manor Farm, (3) (score 1-5) hedgerow trees mainly in W of cell. • PRW and • Agricultural • Lower lying Field pattern/ boundary Small / Medium fields with Cornish hedges. Smaller, older field pattern around informal route landscapes ground – not Overall Landscape type Hembal in E of cell. • Historic value • Scrub widely visible Assessment (score 1-10) (listed buildings) woodland in Land use Farm pasture and industrial (Blackpool Dryers, Mill and Solar Farm) • Biodiversity valley One colour for each cell/ sub value • Well wooded cell Distinctive landscape/ Hembal Lane – wide track with wooded Cornish hedge boundaries connects Manor and Cornish hedges historic features Manor Farms. • Intrusions of Include notes on the most industrial suitable type of development if Water bodies/ courses Stream, ditches and springs. development this seems relevant Hembal brook runs N-S through central part of cell with tributaries from the W and E. Settlement/ Built Features Most inappropriate for Settlement type Manor and scattered farms with some associated clustered dwellings. development- 10 Red

Distinctive manmade Solar farms and industrial tanks, industrial backdrop of Blackpool Dryers and Mills. Greatest potential for features development with mitigation- 2 Green Distinctive historic or • Hembal Manor (listed building) and associated drive – Medieval settlement. cultural features • Railway to the N boundary of cell and associated industrial complex (Blackpool In between scores have Dryers and Mills) potential for some types of • Burngullow Manor Farm (just South of S cell boundary) – associated listed structure development with careful just to N of Burngullow Road. mitigation, further detailed Vernacular (use of local Yes – local stone buildings, Cornish hedges, gateposts etc. study may be required materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity NB. All development requires A Road/ B Road/ other Narrow, wooded lane (Hembal Road then Burngullow Road) to south, quiet with high (see previous matrix) mitigation banks. Railways Yes, forming N boundary, associated with dryers and mills. Final score will be between 1 (Low Farm/ Private tracks Yes. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Cycleways No. 6 PROW Yes – adjacent to S boundary of railway which runs along N boundary of cell.

Informal paths Yes – Hembal Lane.

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium) Medium wooded views, views of industrial development to NW and tips beyond.

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Mixed. Impact of solar farms and industrial development but wooded character helps landscape absorb these developments.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H/M

How is the landscape Enclosed and sheltered, surprisingly tranquil. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Distant noise of road – unobtrusive. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Does not relate strongly to cell 2. Hembal Lane with its wooded boundaries forms information relating to visual barrier. adjacent cell?

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This cell has a unique character, neither feeling part of town or countryside. There is a strong industrial element to this cell but it is effectively absorbed by a pleasant, agricultural / wooded landscape.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 4 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform S / SE facing moderate to steep East facing slopes becoming very steep as land drops Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L to the Gover Stream Valley. A B A B A B Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Wooded stream valley. H H H H H M (score 1-5) Well wooded hedges forming field boundaries. TPO’s and area TPO to E of A3058. Field pattern/ boundary Medium sized regular fields. Cell A and B Cell A and B Cell A Overall Landscape type • Designations: • Intact • Land less Assessment (score 1-10) AGHV, PRW farmland visible as it Land use Mix of arable and pasture. • Aesthetic and • Wooded falls to valley One colour for each cell/ sub sensory Cornish bottom hence cell qualities hedges cell 4b has a Distinctive landscape/ Double hedged PRW lane – in part forms ‘tunnel’ within overhanging vegetation. • Historic • Wooded lower value Include notes on the most historic features Significant woodland cover – BAP Habitat Action Plan woodland along N and E features valley (lower to cell 4a suitable type of development if boundary of cell. slopes) this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Gover stream to E of cell. • Scattered Flooded pit on N boundary. farms Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features development- 10 Red Settlement type Surburban village edge of Trewoon to South and West. Scattered farms within cell. Greatest potential for development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Workings on N boundary. Green features In between scores have Distinctive historic or Land to N and E of cell is within an AGHV (Area of Great Historic Value). potential for some types of cultural features Post medieval farmsteads, engine house and other industrial buildings. development with careful Medieval cross. mitigation, further detailed Early Medieval settlement. study may be required Iron Age round (documentary evidence) on N boundary. Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges. materials) Old farmsteads and farm features (gateways, styles). For Overall Landscape Sensitivity NB. All development requires combine Landscape Character mitigation Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity

A Road/ B Road/ other A3058 and B road on W boundary. B road quietish and wooded. (see previous matrix)

Railways Yes to SW boundary. A B Final score will be between 1 (Low Farm/ Private tracks Yes. 10 9 Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Cycleways No. PROW Yes. Informal paths No. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance W and N part of cell. (high) Long distance views from N of cell across St Austell, agricultural landscapes forming the setting and St Austell Bay beyond. Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) E and S part of cell. Areas enclosed by landform and woodland. Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete. landscape

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Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Generally High.

How is the landscape Open and exposed to West. experienced? Sheltered and enclosed to East. Remote character, particularly in North part of cell. Key sources / visual or Generally quiet. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Valley system E side of cell relates to W side of cell 6 and N side of cell 5. information relating to adjacent cell?

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 5 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Flat in S part of cell – steeply sloping towards river valley in N part of cell. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

A B A B A B Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Very wooded in valley bottom and W edge area in vicinity of disused mine. M H M H M L (score 1-5) (3) (5)

Field pattern/ boundary Medium irregular. Cell A Cell A Cell A Overall Landscape type • Bronze age • Agricultural • Higher ground Assessment (score 1-10)

barrows landscape more visible Land use Pasture. • High biodiversity • Cornish hedges • Visible from One colour for each cell/ sub

value of • Some mature adjacent cell Distinctive landscape/ Disused tin mine. hedgerows trees residential historic features Steam Valley. • Intruded by areas Include notes on the most adjacent road suitable type of development if Water bodies/ courses Gover Stream / White River runs along N boundary of cell. and existing this seems relevant development Settlement/ Built Features Most inappropriate for Settlement type Suburban style edge of Trewoon to the SW. Cell B Cell B Cell B development- 10 Red Housing estate to SE – part of St Austell. • Area designated • Agricultural • Much of Scattered residential in stream valley. a AGHV land landscape is Greatest potential for Distinctive manmade Viaduct on NW boundary. • Historic shafts, • Cornish hedges hidden in valley development with mitigation- 2 features mines, engine • Mature Green house hedgerow, Distinctive historic or Bronze Age Barrows in SW part of cell. • High biodiversity trees and In between scores have cultural features Former Gover Tin mine in W of cell. value of shrubs potential for some types of Remains of Engine Houses in NW part of cell. woodland and • Steep valley development with careful Former medieval settlement of Gover nr viaduct. hedgerows sides mitigation, further detailed Area of Great Historic Value covers third of site (mainly central area sloping down to • Significant study may be required valley). areas of woodland • Historic NB. All development requires landscape mitigation character – former mining landscape A B Vernacular (use of local Viaduct. For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine materials) Cornish hedges. Landscape Character Sensitivity with Visual 6 8 Sensitivity (see previous matrix) Mining Structures. Transport Pattern Final score will be between 1 (Low Sensitivity) A Road/ B Road/ other A Road (3058) – busy and source of constant noise. and 5 (High Sensitivity) Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Railways Yes. Farm/ Private tracks No. Cycleways No. PROW No. Informal paths No. Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Good views from higher ground in S of cell towards cells 4 and 7 (6 is obscured as it is (high) in the valley bottom). Landscapes of former tips are visible to the W, agricultural land to the E with well wooded hedges / copses and areas of woodland. Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Limited views from lower valley sides.

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Intrusions – surrounding development and road (A3058, constant source of noise). landscape

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Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) L on S Side and H/M in valley bottom.

How is the landscape Enclosed in valley bottom (N of cell). experienced? Openish on plateau (S of cell).

Key sources / visual or A3058 to S side. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key No strong relationship with cell 1 – road an effective barrier. N side of cell – part of information relating to valley system and therefore relates to E side of 4 and W side of 6. adjacent cell?

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Should this cell, or part of this cell come forward for development, it is essential that an ecological survey is carried out. The Gover Valley is an important green infrastructure feature and should be protected. Any landscape/biodiversity features which interconnect with the valley feature should be retained and space should be allocated within the development to accommodate retained features.

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Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderate / steep SW. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

A B A B A B Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Scrub and trees on former mining sites. H H H H L H (score 1-5) Cornish hedges with mature trees on lower slopes, less trees on hedges on higher ground. Field pattern/ boundary Small and irregular. Cell A and B Cell A and B Cell A Overall Landscape type • AGHV (tin • Agricultural • Valley bottom Assessment (score 1-10) workings) landscapes less visible Land use Agricultural pasture, former mining areas scrubbed over. • Sensory • Fields and One colour for each cell/ sub qualities hedges in Cell B cell a = sheltered and good • Upper slopes Distinctive landscape/ Former mining landforms (disused Forest China Clay Works). tranquil condition more visible Include notes on the most historic features b = Remote and • Intact suitable type of development if open landscape this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Gover stream forms W boundary of cell. • Historic sites • Mature and features hedgerow Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features • Biodiversity trees and development- 10 Red Settlement type Linear, residential alongside stream in wooded valley bottom. value of shrubs regenerated • Historic Greatest potential for woodland and landscape development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Old industrial tanks – clay industry. trees in character Green features Disused Forest China Clay Works. Cornish Disused Carrancarrow China Clay Works. hedges etc. In between scores have Railway Viaduct. and potential for some types of Distinctive historic or Recent China Clay industrial buildings along N side of railway. connectivity development with careful cultural features Post medieval settlements. with valuable mitigation, further detailed Post medieval workings. wooded study may be required W side of cell is designated as AGHV. habitat to Early medieval settlement at Treamber. North of cell Vernacular (use of local Local stone – viaduct. NB. All development requires materials) Cornish hedges. For Overall Landscape Sensitivity mitigation combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity

A Road/ B Road/ other B roads to W and E – Quiet / Moderate busy. (see previous matrix) A B

Railways Railway to South. 8 10 Farm/ Private tracks Yes. Final score will be between 1 (Low Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Cycleways No. PROW No. Informal paths Possibly. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Yes, Very long distance 270˚. (high) Long distance views of 270˚ from higher ground, views of cell 4, Blackpool works, agricultural landscapes and tips beyond. Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

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Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Tranquillity High

How is the landscape Open and exposed on higher ground. experienced? Very sheltered and enclosed in valley bottom.

Key sources / visual or River in valley bottom – pleasant background noise. noise (both within and Occasional road noise. outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key West of cell 6 and East of cell 4 – areas form East and West sides of steep wooded information relating to valley (also includes North part of cell 5). adjacent cell? Cell 1 quite prominent particularly quarry (now wooded) and ridge.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 7 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderate to steep / very steep in St Austell valley to East. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

H H H Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Heavily wooded valley side along St Austell river valley to E of cell is an area TPO. (score 1-5) Also area of regenerated woodland on tips and pits (former mining areas). • Historic value • Agricultural • Area TPO landscapes Field pattern/ boundary Medium and small size regular fields. (valley • Cornish Overall Landscape type woodland) hedges some Assessment (score 1-10) • BAP Habitat with good Land use Farmland – pasture. Action Plan tree cover One colour for each cell/ sub Woodland • Areas of cell (Valley woodland Distinctive landscape/ Disused pits, shaft, reservoir, Addits. Woodland) • Historic Include notes on the most historic features • Significant character suitable type of development if other (chimney, this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses St Austell river to East of cell. woodland on farm Addits at Trenance. former mining buildings) Most inappropriate for areas has development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features biodiversity Settlement type Scattered farms (2n˚) value and Greatest potential for Occasional residences along Valley Road. forms part of development with mitigation- 2 interconnected Green Distinctive manmade Mobile communication mast – centre N boundary viaduct – S boundary. network. features In between scores have potential for some types of Distinctive historic or Menacuddle Well (not seen). development with careful cultural features NE part of cell is within an Area of Great Historic Value. mitigation, further detailed Disused tips and pits – relics of former mining activity (Trenance and Carracarrow). study may be required Little Trenance Farm – Post Medieval settlement. Trenance Farm – Early Medieval and post Medieval settlement. Post Medieval engine house at Trethowel. NB. All development requires Recent china clay works at Trenance. mitigation Trethowel – Post Medieval farmstead and Early Medieval settlement. Possible remains of Bronze Age barrow at Trethowel. Trethowel Mill – Post Medieval corn mill and water wheel. Documentary evidence of Iron Age round in field in SW corner of cell. 10

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Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other Minor Road to West, Greensplat Road – steep with wooded enclosure, relatively quiet. (see previous matrix) B road along E boundary of cell – Bodmin Road, relatively busy, runs along valley bottom. Final score will be between 1 (Low Railways Railway forms S boundary of cell. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Farm/ Private tracks Yes. Cycleways No. PROW No. Informal paths Yes. Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Most of site is visually prominent. From the exposed hill tops in N of cell there are (high) long distance views over the town to St Austell Bay. In the S part of the cell, views are still extensive. Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Lower views in heavily wooded valley.

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Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Mainly H, some road noise is intrusive in valley bottom.

How is the landscape Generally open – but some shelter from good hedges with trees. Sheltered in Valley. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Busy valley road to E of cell (Bodmin Road) – source of constant noise. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Distinctive ‘hill top’ land form – visible from many other cells. Relationship only with information relating to cell 8 (2 valley sides). adjacent cell?

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 8 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability To Value Sensitivity Accept Change Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each Record information for each survey sub heading listed – survey sub heading listed Place a value of Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10)

H/M/L- see H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix

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Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Hill top in NE at Scredda, falls moderately then steeply to the West to St Austell River Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L Valley. A B A B A B Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Densely wooded steep valley sides, designated as BAP Habitat Action Plan woodland. M H M H H L (score 1-5) Moderately wooded to sparse field boundaries as land climbs to a high point. (3) (5) Scrub/woodland on disused tips to N part of cell. Overall Landscape Field pattern/ boundary Irregular small/moderate size fields. Cell A Cell A Cell A Assessment (score 1-10) type • PRW • Agricultural • Higher

• Historic Value Landscapes ground at One colour for each cell/ sub Land use Mainly pasture. • Some • Cornish Scredda and cell intrusions Hedges Carwollen • Some highly visible Include notes on the most Distinctive landscape/ Remains of mining industry – tips and quarry. intrusions suitable type of development if historic features this seems relevant Cell B Cell B Cell B Water bodies/ courses St Austell River to W of cell. Crinnis River to E of N part of cell at Scredda. Post • PRW • Agricultural • Part of cell in Most inappropriate for medieval canal. • ‘Clay Trail’ landscapes valley less development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features (Cornish Way) • Woodland visible Settlement type Scattered farms, cottage terraces in valley bottom. Occasional residences along • AGHV cover Greatest potential for Valley Road. • Historic Value • Cornish development with mitigation- 2 (many historic Hedges, some Green Distinctive manmade Sub station N of Bojea Farm with associated pylons and power lines features) well wooded features • Biodiversity • Historic In between scores have Distinctive historic or • Disused quarries (Trethowel and Menacuddle) value of landscape potential for some types of cultural features • Post medieval canal near Scredda woodland character development with careful • Post medieval settlement (Mount Stamper Farm) mitigation, further detailed • Medieval farming evidence study may be required • Medieval chapel W of Menacuddle Farm • Disused tips (clay) on N boundary of cell • Listed Building – Carlyon Farm (modern china clay dries) NB. All development requires Vernacular (use of local Cornish Hedges and Farm Buildings mitigation materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity Transport Pattern combine Landscape Character

A Road/ B Road/ other Busy valley road (Bodmin Road) to W, quiet/moderately quiet minor road (Mount Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A B Stamper Road) forms eastern boundary of cell. (see previous matrix) 7 8 Railways Outside cell to South

Farm/ Private tracks Yes Final score will be between 1 (Low

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Informal paths No Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Long distance views from hill top at Scredda to the W of agricultural and industrial (high) landscapes and from higher valley side to the W across St Austell.

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Limited views from lower valley slopes.

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Significant intrusions to N part of cell. landscape S part of the cell more unified and intact.

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Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Lower in NE of cell – higher in central/S part of cell.

How is the landscape Open and exposed on high ground – but generally sheltered elsewhere. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Road noise in NE of cell. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Valley side relates to valley side in cell 7. information relating to adjacent cell?

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Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderate slopes to SE Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

Vegetation cover/ trees Good Hedgerow trees on lower contours to S & E. Mainly pasture with small % A B C A B C A B C Landscape Overall Sensitivity arable. Small area of scrub/woodland. H M M H H M L M H (score 1-5) (5) (3) (3) Field pattern/ boundary Small/medium irregular fields. Medieval field system behind school/college. type Cell A Cell A Overall Landscape Land use Agricultural, mix of arable and pasture Cell A • Agricultural Land • Secluded/not visible Assessment (score 1-10) • Historic value • Cornish Hedges • Lower lying land Distinctive landscape/ Double hedged field tracks (PRW) (Medieval settlement • Trees in hedges • High degree of tree One colour for each cell/ sub cell historic features at Menacuddle) cover provides • Strong aesthetic & screening Include notes on the most sensory qualities Water bodies/ courses Crinnis (or Sandy) river cuts across N part of cell. suitable type of development if • Wooded backdrop of this seems relevant town-valued view to Settlement/ Built Features Cell B residents Cell B Most inappropriate for Settlement type Scattered Farms (Medieval Origin). Dense suburban residential edge along W • Partially visible • Biodiversity value of • Agricultural Land development- 10 Red boundary. • Lower lying ground network of Cornish • Cornish Hedges • Trees in hedges hedges • Trees in hedges provide screening Greatest potential for Distinctive manmade Mast development with mitigation- 2 features Cell B Cell C Cell C Green Distinctive historic or • Menacuddle Farm -significant farmstead and Medieval settlement PRW • • Agricultural land • High point, therefore cultural features • Carclaze Medieval settlement (just S of Carwollen) • Wooded backdrop to • Cornish hedge visibility in wider In between scores have potential • Carwollen – Medieval settlement & post medieval farmstead town (trees in • Intrusion of mast landscape for some types of development • Documentary evidence of Iron Age rounds (at high point near mast and to hedges)- valued and industrial • Little tree cover with careful mitigation, further E of cell in field behind houses on Treverbyn Road view to residents development at therefore more detailed study may be required • Documentary evidence of Iron age round S of Menacuddle Farm Scredda Cell C visible

• PRW NB. All development requires • Historic Value Vernacular (use of local Cornish Hedges mitigation • Some intrusions materials) Old Farm buildings For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine from busy road and A B C Landscape Character Sensitivity with Visual development at Transport Pattern Sensitivity (see previous matrix) Scredda 8 7 7 A Road/ B Road/ other Mount Stamper Road – moderate/quiet Road forms W boundary of cell

Railways No Final score will be between 1 (Low Sensitivity) and Farm/ Private tracks Yes 5 (High Sensitivity) Cycleways No PROW Yes Informal paths No Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance From high point (mast) stunning long distance views spanning from Gribben (high) head to other side of St Austell Bay, roof tops of St Austell and Carlyon Bay visible intermittent (medium) From lower lying fields W of residential area – views E across town.

Limited (low) From S part of cell at Mencuddle

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete landscape

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Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Medium/High – does not feel to be so close to town how is the landscape Open – exposed on hill top. experienced? More sheltered and enclosed on lower slopes

Key sources / visual or In NE of cell – noisy close to B Road (very busy) noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Hill top area relates to hill top in 8. information relating to adjacent cell?

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Should this cell be taken forward for development, it is essential that existing trees/Cornish hedges are retained. Space must be allocated within the development to make this possible. Additional trees should also be included within the development, space must be allocated so that these can develop to maturity. This will help knit the new very visible development into the existing town’s character.

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Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderately S sloping ground from high point at N end of cell. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

M M H Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Fields, scrub on Cornish hedges, some hedgerow trees on lower slopes. (3) (score 1-5)

• Historic Value • Agricultural • High ground Field pattern/ boundary Medium sized irregular fields with Cornish hedge boundaries. landscape and few trees Overall Landscape type • Cornish hedges contribute to Assessment (score 1-10) • Characteristic high visibility Land use Agricultural, mainly pasture. Covered reservoir on E boundary. landscape of of site from One colour for each cell/ sub high ground – the wider cell moorland landscape Distinctive landscape/ Remnants of mining activity. fringe Include notes on the most historic features • Intrusions of suitable type of development if power cables this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Minor watercourse along field boundary to W of cell, (tributary to Crinnis River) and phone mast Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features • Intrusions of development- 10 Red Settlement type Higher Menear Farm / residence in N tip of cell. surrounding roads Greatest potential for development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Covered reservoir on E boundary of site. Green features Mobile phone mast adjacent to reservoir. Power cables crossing site. In between scores have Distinctive historic or Probable Iron Age round (Cam Grey) in N part of cell. Many post Medieval mining potential for some types of cultural features sites in S / SE part of cell. Tin streaming site associated with watercourse. Chimney development with careful (former mining feature) in N tip of cell. mitigation, further detailed study may be required Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges, farm buildings use local stone. materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character NB. All development requires Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity mitigation A Road/ B Road/ other Moderately busy ‘Cam Grey’ Road (B Road), forms NW boundary of cell. Moderately (see previous matrix) busy Menear Road (B Road), forms E boundary of cell. Busy A391 forms SW boundary of cell. Final score will be between 1 (Low Railways No. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) 7 Farm/ Private tracks Yes (short sections). Cycleways Adjacent to A391. PROW No. Informal paths No. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Open and long distance views towards the SE to Carlyon Bay and St Austell Bay, (high) Gribben Head, St Austell town and Charlestown.

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Minor intrusions: Road, power lines, phone mast. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M

How is the landscape Open and exposed. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Road noise. noise (both within and Constant source of road noise from A391 affects adjacent fields. outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Relates to higher ground of adjacent cell 11. adjacent cell?

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 11 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderately sloping in a SE direction from high point (approximately 170m) in NW Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L corner of cell. H H M Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Agricultural land, arable and pasture, well vegetated Cornish hedges with good cover (score 1-5) of hedgerow trees, more prolific on lower slopes. Woodland cover along stream corridor. • PRW • Historic Field pattern/ boundary Small / medium irregular field pattern (Medieval field system). • Coast and Clay landscape Overall Landscape type Cornish hedge boundaries. Trail character Assessment (score 1-10) • WHS (stream • Agricultural Land use Agricultural, with small area in NW corner being used as a municipal tip. corridor) landscape One colour for each cell/ sub • SM (Neolithic • Cornish cell Distinctive landscape/ Former china clay works along N and NE boundary, now colonised by scrub woodland standing hedges historic features forms significant feature within the landscape (CWS and BAP Habitat). stone) • Significant Include notes on the most • Historic value hedgerow suitable type of development if Water bodies/ courses Tributary to Tregrehan Stream runs along E boundary of cell. - Medieval tree cover this seems relevant field system • Areas of Settlement/ Built Features and various established Most inappropriate for Settlement type Menear Farm in NW corner of cell. other historic sites woodland in development- 10 Red Scattered dwellings along Boscoppa Road on E boundary of cell. • Biodiversity valley value of bottom Greatest potential for Distinctive manmade Tip / recycling centre in NW corner of cell. woodland and development with mitigation- 2 features See below for historic man made features. network of Green field hedges Distinctive historic or Stream corridor along SE boundary is WHS due to presence of historic sites. Former In between scores have cultural features shafts and mines present, Medieval field system, ‘Longstone’ (NW of Menear Farm) is potential for some types of a SM, documented site of Iron Age round, site of early Medieval round, Menear Farm development with careful is Medieval settlement and post Medieval farmstead, Neolithic standing stone. mitigation, further detailed Vernacular (use of local Menear Farm and Cornish hedges use local stone. study may be required materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity NB. All development requires A Road/ B Road/ other Busy A391 forms SW boundary. Moderately busy lane, Menear Road forms W (see previous matrix) mitigation boundary.

Railways No. Final score will be between 1 (Low Farm/ Private tracks Track from Menear Road to Menear Farm. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) 9 Cycleways Alongside A391. PROW PRW Boscoppa Road forms SE boundary of cell. On road ‘Coast and Clay Trail’ forms

part of eastern boundary.

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Long distance views from higher ground to NW of cell (views of St Austell Bay and (high) Gribben Head to S / SE).

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Lower ground to E and SE of cell.

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H.

How is the landscape Open and exposed to NW of cell. experienced? Sheltered and enclosed to E and SE of cell. Does not feel connected to St Austell. Key sources / visual or A391 source of constant noise although this does not affect all parts of cells. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key NW part of cell relates to cell 10. information relating to adjacent cell?

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 12 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderately sloping land generally to E, becoming steep to valley bottom along NE Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L boundary of cell. H H L Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Generally pasture, well enclosed by wooded Cornish hedges. (score 1-5) • Listed • Historic • Not very buildings industrial visible locally Field pattern/ boundary Small irregular fields with Cornish hedges. • Historic Value, landscape due to land Overall Landscape type (mining features character form and Assessment (score 1-10) and historic (mining, milling wooded Land use Mainly agricultural (wrapping around hamlet of Tregrehan Mills). buildings) - association character One colour for each cell/ sub with stream and cell • Public footpath other Distinctive landscape/ Mining landscape to W of cell, Boscoppa Mine, now wooded in places. • Biodiversity watercourses) Include notes on the most historic features value of well suitable type of development if wooded • Agricultural this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Stream runs along road through Tregehan Mills on NE boundary of cell (Tregrehan hedgerows landscapes stream). and • Cornish Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features regenerating hedges development- 10 Red Settlement type Hamlet or Tregrehan Mills and Trenowah Farm. woodland • Wooded character Greatest potential for due to development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Boscoppa Engine House. mature Green features hedgerow, trees and In between scores have Distinctive historic or Many historic features including: early medieval, medieval and post medieval buildings shrubs and potential for some types of cultural features e.g. Chapel, School House, Mines, Engine House, Mills, Settlement. Listed buildings at areas of development with careful Boscoppa Farm and Tregrehan Mills. scrub mitigation, further detailed woodland on study may be required mining tips

NB. All development requires Vernacular (use of local Yes. Stone, Cob, Slate etc. mitigation materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character 8 Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other Busy A391 forms SW boundary. Quiet roads, Trenowah Road and Tregrehan Road (see previous matrix) form SE and NE boundaries respectively. Old Lane, Boscoppa Road forms NW boundary (now public footpath). Final score will be between 1 (Low Railways No. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Farm/ Private tracks Yes. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Cycleways Yes, along A391. PROW Yes, PRW along Boscoppa Road on NW boundary of cell. ‘On Road’ coast and clay trail runs along Tregrehan Road on NW boundary of cell. Informal paths Yes, in former mining area. Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Limited views due to landform and wooded character.

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete. landscape

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Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H

How is the landscape Sheltered and enclosed. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Not significant. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Relates to cell 15 to South. information relating to adjacent cell?

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This cell has a unique character and identity reflecting the wealth of historic industrial activity. It does not feel connected to or part of the town of St Austell.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 13 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability To Value Sensitivity Accept Change Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each Record information for each survey sub heading listed – survey sub heading listed Place a value of Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10)

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Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderate to steep slopes down to S. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

H H L Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Amenity grass, regenerated scrub woodland, some newly planted trees. (5) (score 1-5)

Field pattern/ boundary Remnant area small fields with Cornish hedge boundaries. Overall Landscape type • Amenity land, • Regenerating • Not widely Assessment (score 1-10) many informal woodland visible in the Land use Amenity land (grass, playground, woodland). routes, valued forms landscape or One colour for each cell/ sub by local characterful from the cell community feature dense Distinctive landscape/ None present. • Biodiversity • Small area residential Include notes on the most historic features value of remnant areas to the S suitable type of development if regenerating agricultural this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Minor watercourse runs N-S through central area of cell (tributary to Crinnis River) scrub landscape woodland • Cornish Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features hedges with development- 10 Red Settlement type Suburban development to S and W boundary of cell good hedgerow Greatest potential for tree cover development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Playground • Intrusions of Green features A391 and Distinctive historic or Boscoppa, post medieval prospecting pit just north of playground development In between scores have cultural features to S potential for some types of development with careful Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges mitigation, further detailed materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity study may be required Transport Pattern combine Landscape Character A Road/ B Road/ other Busy A391 forms N cell boundary Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity Railways No (see previous matrix) NB. All development requires mitigation Farm/ Private tracks No Cycleways Yes – adjacent to A391 Final score will be between 1 (Low 8 PROW No, but well used path cuts N-S through centre of cell Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Informal paths Yes, throughout site

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Views towards the S and SE of St Austell Bay; headland, St Austell town including (high) residential areas and college (mainly roof tops interspersed with trees).

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Intruded (sandwiched between residential development and busy A road). landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M/L

How is the landscape Sheltered with outlook. experienced?

Key sources / visual or A391 – source of constant noise in N part of cell. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key No relationship with other cells, A391 forms effective barrier. information relating to adjacent cell?

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 14 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Gently sloping down to SE from N of cell. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

A B C A B C A B C Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Pasture with wooded hedges. H H M L H M M M M (score 1-5) (5) (5) (3)

Field pattern/ boundary Small fields with Cornish hedges. Fence along Rd embankment (bank with Cell A Cell B Cell A, B and C Overall Landscape type trees/scrub to road). • Play area • Cornish • Not widely Assessment (score 1-10)

(community Hedges visible in the Land use Mainly pasture, playground to SE end of cell. value • Mature trees landscape but One colour for each cell/ sub associated overlooked by cell Cell B with Cornish surrounding Distinctive landscape/ Double hedged sunken lane cuts across N part of cell but is cut off by road • Double hedged hedge residents Include notes on the most historic features embankment – high habitat value – birds, holly and oak. former boundaries suitable type of development if agricultural • Regenerating this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses No route has high woodland biodiversity • Intrusions of Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features value surrounding development- 10 Red Settlement type Suburban housing estates surrounding cell. • Mature trees development form attractive Greatest potential for residential Cell C development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Line of historic Charlestown Leat cuts across S part of cell (underground). setting • Agricultural Green features • Evidence of landscapes informal public • Mature Trees In between scores have Distinctive historic or Former old lane between former fields – cut off when A391 was constructed. use (old path) • Regenerating potential for some types of cultural features • Historic value woodland development with careful (line of • Intrusions of mitigation, further detailed Charlestown surrounding study may be required leat crosses development sub cell) • Bridleway/PRW NB. All development requires Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges mitigation materials) Cell C For Overall Landscape Sensitivity • Green view for combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern surrounding Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A B C A Road/ B Road/ other Busy A391 forms NE boundary of cell. B road (Menear Rd) forms NW boundary of houses – value (see previous matrix) 7 9 6 cell. to community

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PROW PRW/ Bridleway along Boscoppa Rd cuts across site and A391. Old PRW - double hedged feature Informal paths Yes – Old sunken lane Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Long distance views to SE to Gibben Head and Carlyon Bay. (high)

Intermittent (medium) Rooftops Carlyon Bay to SE and agricultural landscapes to E.

Limited (low)

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Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M Road noise near boundary with road.

How is the landscape Open to SE end of cell otherwise enclosed. Overlooked by houses surrounding. experienced?

Key sources / visual or A391 and B Road (Menear Road) form constant background noise) noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key No relationship to adjacent cells. A391 forms effective barrier. information relating to adjacent cell?

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Should this cell come forward for development, the areas identified as 14b should be retained for their biodiversity value as well as their capacity to form visual screening of any development. The double hedged former agricultural route could be sensitively restored as a route or else retained as existing to form a biodiversity/landscape feature.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 15 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability To Value Sensitivity Accept Change Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each Record information for each survey sub heading listed – survey sub heading listed Place a value of Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10)

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Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Slopes down from high point in NW of cell, slopes Moderate steep to NE and E. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L Gentle slopes to SE and S. Slopes to watercourses to E and S of cell. H H L Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Generally wooded on former mining areas, large residential gardens and hedgerows to (5) (score 1-5) small paddocks.

Field pattern/ boundary Small irregular fields, many now developed as large single plot residential. Overall Landscape type • Individual • High degree • Not very Assessment (score 1-10) TPO’s of woodland visible locally Land use Wooded former mining landscape in centre of cell. Paddocks/small fields to N/NE of • Area TPO cover due to One colour for each cell/ sub cell. • PRW • Historic landform and cell • Historic value mining high degree Distinctive landscape/ Mining features – areas of woodland on tips. • Tourism value landscape of woodland Include notes on the most historic features (Boscundle • Historic cover. suitable type of development if Manor) character this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Stream along E boundary of cell. • BAP Habitat (Manor, Stream cuts across SW corner of cell. (Woodland) former Mill, Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features etc) development- 10 Red Settlement type Large single plot dwellings. Boscundle Manor (now hotel), Farm, farm cottages, • Agricultural former mill, suburban residential in SE corner. landscape Greatest potential for • Cornish development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Former tips and shafts – now wooded. hedges Green features Distinctive historic or Former mining features (Taylor’s shaft, Bray’s shaft, Wheal Eliza Console) including In between scores have cultural features length of embankments, possible former mine railway. Many historic features potential for some types of including engine houses, mines, settlements, ancient cross. Boscundle Manor is a development with careful listed building. mitigation, further detailed Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges, stone styles, old buildings. study may be required materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity Transport Pattern combine Landscape Character A Road/ B Road/ other Busy A390 Holmbush Road forms S boundary. Busy A391 forms W boundary, quieter Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity NB. All development requires minor roads – Trenwah Road forms N boundary, Tregreham Road forms E boundary. (see previous matrix) mitigation Railways No

Farm/ Private tracks Yes Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Yes (to A391 to W of cell) Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) 8 PROW Yes – good routes across former mining area ‘On road coast and clay trail’ runs along Trenowah Road on N boundary of cell.

Informal paths Yes

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Generally wooded and enclosed

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Fairly complete, different land uses are effectively homogenised by wooded settings. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Away from roads, tranquillity M/L

How is the landscape Enclosed and sheltered. experienced?

Key sources / visual or A390 and A391 – sources of constant road traffic noise. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Relates strongly to cell 12 to the North information relating to adjacent cell?

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The character of this cell is wooded and sheltered, which forms a distinctive setting for the Manor and individual residences. There is clearly an amenity value with the PRW running thorugh a former mining landscape which has now been colonised by woodland and forms a BAP habitat.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 16 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Level in southern part of cell. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L Moderately sloping to S in N end of cell. A B A B A B Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Infrastructure of mature trees / tree belts surrounding different uses, predominantly L M L M L L (score 1-5) amenity grass. TPO’s on or within W boundary.

Field pattern/ boundary Cornish hedges and tree belts enclose regular pitches. Cell A Cell A Cell A and B Overall Landscape type Car Parks. • Biodiversity • Regenerated • Low lying Assessment (score 1-10)

value of woodland site, not Land use Amenity (playing field, cricket pitch), Nursery (plants), disused tip. regenerated widely visible One colour for each cell/ sub woodland on Cell B in landscape cell

former tip in • Woodland Distinctive landscape/ Veteran trees, Regenerated tip site. NW part of belts Include notes on the most historic features site (BAP?) • Cornish suitable type of development if hedges this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Running W to E across southern part of cell. Cell B • Individual and Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features area TPO’s development- 10 Red Settlement type None in cell. Suburban housing and industrial to the W. Large individual houses with • Biodiversity grounds to the E. value of Greatest potential for woodland belts development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Facilities for cricket club (pavilion, car park). and wooded Green features Nursery buildings including glasshouses. stream corridor In between scores have Distinctive historic or Possible former mining activity and tip site. • Amenity value potential for some types of cultural features Mineshaft (Charlestown United Mine) situated under Cricket Ground in SW corner of to residential development with careful site. area provided mitigation, further detailed Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges. by sports study may be required materials) pitches For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity NB. All development requires A Road/ B Road/ other A391 to east, (Holmbush Road), A390 to South, Trenowah Road to North. (see previous matrix) mitigation Railways No.

Farm/ Private tracks No. Final score will be between 1 (Low

Cycleways To west alongside A391. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) A B

PROW No. 2 5 Informal paths No.

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Enclosed by mature trees, limited wooded views to S and E of Pine Lodge Gardens and Cuddra Plantation. Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Mixed. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M / L due to road noise.

How is the landscape Enclosed. experienced?

Key sources / visual or A roads to S and E. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key None. information relating to adjacent cell?

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TPO’s (individual and area) to W boundary of cell. These should be retained.

Significant tree belts provide character and should be retained.

An ecological survey should be carried out in sub cell A if taken forward for development - in particular the regenerated scrub woodland on the former tip should be surveyed as it is likely to be a valuable habitat for birds.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 17 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability Sensitivity To Accept Change Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10) see guidance H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Level and gently sloping down to the E for main part of cell. Moderate/steep slopes Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L to N down Holmbush Road. H H M Landscape Overall (5) Sensitivity (score 1-5) Vegetation cover/ trees Luxuriantly wooded hedgerows and individual trees in fields with agricultural or parkland character. Area TPO to almost entire area of cell. • Area TPO* • Intact • Rising ground, • Adjacent to Pine agricultural visible from Overall Landscape N of town, Field pattern/ boundary Small/medium fields, irregular pattern. Lodge gardens & landscape, no Assessment (score 1-10) type arboretum intrusions before land (significant tourist • Cornish drops off One colour for each cell/ towards Land use Agricultural in main (pasture), some parkland/amenity adjacent to Pine Lodge business) of high hedges sub cell coast. Arboretum. landscape value. • Luxuriant Cell forms part of tree/shrub Include notes on the most Distinctive landscape/ Cornish hedges with veteran trees. setting covers on suitable type of historic features • High biodiversity Cornish development if this seems value of Cornish hedge relevant Water bodies/ courses No hedges boundaries. • Veteran Oak Most inappropriate for * This is the only Area trees development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features TPO based on an Settlement type Suburban housing to W & S (of railway) agricultural area of field Greatest potential for Historic gardens/plantation to E. boundaries in the St development with

Austell Area mitigation- 2 Green Distinctive manmade No features In between scores have

potential for some types of Distinctive historic or Former area of mining activity in NE area of cell development with careful cultural features mitigation, further detailed study may be required Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character NB. All development Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity requires mitigation A Road/ B Road/ other A390 (Holmbush Rd) forms N boundary of cell (see previous matrix) Railways Forms S boundary to cell 9 Farm/ Private tracks Main access to Pine Lodge Arboretum to E Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways No Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity)

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high) intermittent (medium) Views to N of agricultural fringe of St Austell

Limited (low)

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Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M (road noise in background) how is the landscape Sheltered and enclosed. experienced?

Key sources / visual or A390 to N is source of constant road noise on lower slopes of cell which are closer to noise (both within and road. outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to None adjacent cell?

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Almost all this cell is covered by an area TPO, this is the only area TPO in St Austell based on trees in agricultural hedgerows. The hedgerows are luxuriant with veteran trees as well as trees of mixed ages. These are mainly oaks. A good belt of trees is present along the A390 boundary. Should this cell come forward, there would need to be: i. A comprehensive ecological survey. ii. A comprehensive tree survey. iii. A proposal which adequately reflects this arboricultural and ecological asset (trees and hedgerows), and which allows enough undeveloped space within the development for the majority of landscape and ecological features to be retained.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 18 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Level ground to E of cell, moderate slopes to NE in W of cell. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

H H M Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Predominantly wooded, some pasture and amenity grass. (score 1-5) • Ornamental • High degree • Views from gardens and of woodland leisure trail Field pattern/ boundary Small and medium irregular fields. arboretum cover is on E Overall Landscape type • Camp site strong boundary Assessment (score 1-10) (tourist value characteristic • Woodland Land use Ornamental gardens / arboretum, camp site, retail, agricultural land. and valued of St area One colour for each cell/ sub locally as a Austell’s prominent in cell distinctive Town Fringe views from Distinctive landscape/ Pine Lodge gardens and arboretum, Bethesda Farm. landscape • Flood plain higher Include notes on the most historic features feature) with scrub ground to N suitable type of development if • Some historic vegetation of town this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Streams and channels run E – W across central area of site. Some ornamental water value also features including pool. • Areas of characteristic Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features significant development- 10 Red Settlement type Farm and few scattered dwellings. woodland Retail use (garden centre), business park, tourism (Bethesda Farm Campsite). cover form Greatest potential for BAP habitat development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Ornamental gardens / woodland. Green features In between scores have Distinctive historic or Ornamental gardens, woodland and associated buildings. potential for some types of cultural features Garden centre and aquatic centre. development with careful Early Medieval streamworks and field systems at Bethesda, Post Medieval mitigation, further detailed streamworks on Crinnis river, Post Medieval leat at Cypress Avenue. study may be required Vernacular (use of local Older buildings and Cornish hedges. materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character NB. All development requires Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity mitigation A Road/ B Road/ other A390 (Holmbush Road) forms S boundary of cell, Minor Road (cul-de-sac) to E of cell. (see previous matrix) Railways Railway forms S boundary of cell. Farm/ Private tracks Yes – within Pine Lodge arboretum and gardens. Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways Yes – along road to E of cell} ……Trail Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) 9 PROW No – along road to E of cell}

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Generally enclosed by woodland – some medium views from the lower ground.

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Mixed uses. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H – unless close to A390.

How is the landscape Sheltered. experienced?

Key sources / visual or A390 constant source of noise. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Relates strongly to cell 19. Both 18 and 19 comprise significant flood plain. information relating to adjacent cell?

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 19 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Level Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

M M L Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Good peripheral tree belts & woodland cover to E of cell. Scrub along stream corridor. (3) (score 1-5) Clumps of conifer trees on golf course. Amenity grass (gold course) to S of cell. Area TPO near E cell boundary. Recent tree planting along Cypress Avenue (W of boundary • Golf course • Tree/scrub • Very low of cell) provides cover on lying ground Overall Landscape Field pattern/ boundary N/A amenity to former (10-20m) Assessment (score 1-10) type local mining tips & • Not widely Land use Developed to N. residents. stream visible. One colour for each cell/ sub Golf course to S. • Biodiversity valley. cell value of Distinctive landscape/ Former quarry to E boundary of cell now forms area of TPO woodland. stream Include notes on the most historic features corridor suitable type of development if • PRW on this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses Stream valley/flood plain running W-E. Includes Tregehan Stream and Crinnis/Sandy western River. boundary. Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features development- 10 Red Settlement type No residential. Business Greatest potential for Distinctive manmade Disused quarry (now area of TPO woodland) development with mitigation- 2 features Large office complex. Green Golf course. Distinctive historic or • Merthen Quarry (now regenerated to woodland) In between scores have cultural features • Post medieval streamworks and leat associated with watercourses potential for some types of • Golf course – Former medieval Field System and Bronze Age barrows (visible on development with careful aerial images). mitigation, further detailed • Pembroke mine shaft to E of cell. study may be required

Vernacular (use of local No materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity NB. All development requires combine Landscape Character mitigation Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other Moderately busy A3082 forms N boundary of cell. Cypress Avenue forms W boundary (see previous matrix) of cell. Railways Forms S boundary. Final score will be between 1 (Low 5 Farm/ Private tracks No. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity)

Cycleways Yes, along road farming W boundary of cell. PROW Yes, along E boundary, connects to coast path. Informal paths Yes, along railway and through Golf Course. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium) Part views of St Austell to the W with “tip” landscapes beyond. Views to N of higher ground with copses/hedges and church spire.

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Intruded landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M

How is the landscape Open but sheltered experienced?

Key sources / visual or Some intermittent road noise from A3082 (Par Moor Road) noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to Relates strongly to 18 – both cells comprise significant areas of flood plain adjacent cell?

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Tree and scrub belts should be retained in any future development of this cell.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 21 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderately sloping to SW. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

H H M Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Mainly pasture and arable with good tree cover on Cornish hedges and Copses. (score 1-5) • Value as • Agricultural • Backdrop / setting and landscape setting to Field pattern/ boundary Small / medium agricultural fields. buffer to • Cornish Charlestown Overall Landscape type Charlestown hedges Assessment (score 1-10) • Setting for SW • Good tree Land use Farmland, cemetery, regenerated woodland on former tips. coast path cover in One colour for each cell/ sub • PRW hedges cell • Biodiversity • Copses add Distinctive landscape/ Double hedged track through centre of site with mature beech and holly. Biodiversity value to wooded Include notes on the most historic features hot spot. • Historic value character suitable type of development if • Double this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses hedged track (PRW) with Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features mature development- 10 Red Settlement type Suburban development on E boundary of cell, historic village of Charlestown on W beech trees boundary of cell. Greatest potential for development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Church and cemetery on N boundary. Green features In between scores have Distinctive historic or Bronze Age barrow, mines, shafts, post Medieval chapel and post Medieval cemetery. potential for some types of cultural features Features now covered with regenerated woodland. development with careful mitigation, further detailed Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges and historic buildings use local stone. study may be required materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity NB. All development requires A Road/ B Road/ other B Road, Crinnis Road, forms N boundary. (see previous matrix) mitigation Railways No.

Farm/ Private tracks No. Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways No. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) 9 PROW Yes – path across centre of cell from Carlyon Bay to Charlestown and SW coast path. Informal paths No.

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium) E side of cell visible from residential fringe to E.

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Mainly High.

How is the landscape Sheltered and enclosed for most of the cell. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Road to North, intermittent source of noise. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key No relationship with other cells. information relating to adjacent cell?

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Other Information

This cell forms an important part of the setting for the distinctive settlement of Charlestown. It forms a clearly defined edge to the unique character of the built up areas of this village most of which is within the Charlestown conservation area, in which many buildings are listed. This avoids any ‘blurring’ with adjacent settlements of very different character.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 22 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderate slopes to E and SE. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

H H M Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees High proportion of BAP woodland cover; areas of woodland and well wooded hedges. • Area TPO’s (score 1-5) Pasture and amenity grass. Area TPO’s. • Areas of • Agricultural • Backdrop / woodland form landscapes setting to Field pattern/ boundary Small irregular fields with Cornish hedges. BAP habitat • Cornish Charlestown Overall Landscape type • PRW hedges Assessment (score 1-10) • Value as edge • Trees in Land use Mainly agricultural (mainly pasture), sports pitches, residential (small area). / buffer of hedges and One colour for each cell/ sub Charlestown areas of cell Distinctive landscape/ 2 large water bodies, connecting leats, 3 smaller pools. Post Medieval features. Village woodland historic features • Historic Value • Historic Include notes on the most landscape suitable type of development if Water bodies/ courses As above. character this seems relevant

Settlement/ Built Features Most inappropriate for Settlement type Edge of Charlestown Village to part S and E boundary of cell. development- 10 Red School and small number of residential buildings to N of cell. Greatest potential for Distinctive manmade Water features as above. Distinctive buildings in Charlestow n (many are listed, whole development with mitigation- 2 features village is a conservation area). Green

Distinctive historic or Post Medieval reservoirs and leats, post Medieval industrial buildings and residences, In between scores have cultural features disused mines and shafts, post Medieval boundary stone, Neolithic standing stone, potential for some types of Bronze Age barrows. development with careful mitigation, further detailed Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges, historic buildings. study may be required materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity Transport Pattern combine Landscape Character A Road/ B Road/ other B Road, Duporth Road forms S boundary of cell. B Road, Porthpean Road forms W Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity NB. All development requires boundary of cell. A Road, Polmear Road forms N boundary of cell, B Road, (see previous matrix) mitigation Charlestown Road forms E boundary of cell. Railways No. Final score will be between 1 (Low Farm/ Private tracks Yes – throughout site. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Cycleways No. 9 PROW Yes – across N part of cell SW of school.

Informal paths Yes – throughout site.

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance This cell can be seen locally and from a distance forming a predominantly wooded (high) area.

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) High degree of woodland cover limits views out of and into cell.

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of One the whole complete. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H.

How is the landscape Sheltered and enclosed, distinctive atmosphere. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Some parts of cell are affected by road noise. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key No significant relationship with other cells. information relating to adjacent cell?

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The E part of this cell forms an important part of the setting for the distinctive settlement of Charlestown World Heritage Site. It forms a clearly defined edge to the unique character of the built up areas of this village, most of which is within the Charlestown Conservation Area, in which many buildings are listed. This avoids any ‘blurring’ with adjacent settlements of very different character.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 23 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Land slopes steeply down to the N to Duporth Rd, curving around in the E part of Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L cell to slope down in a NE direction towards Charlestown docks and basin. H / M / L H / M / L H / M / L Landscape Overall H H H Sensitivity (score 1-5) Vegetation cover/ trees Mainly pasture with well shrubbed hedgerows with mature trees. Small areas of (5) woodland on boundaries. Area TPO’s & individual TPO’s. • Value as • Agricultural • Coastal setting/landscape buffer landscape location Overall Landscape Field pattern/ boundary Small/medium irregular fields with Cornish hedge boundaries. to historic Charlestown • Cornish • Landscape Assessment (score 1-10) type (WHS, conservation hedges setting for area etc) • Hedgerow Charlestown One colour for each cell/ Land use Agricultural – mainly pasture. • Areas of TPO trees sub cell Woodland • Areas of • Individual TPO trees woodland Include notes on the most Distinctive landscape/ Former mine, now covered in regenerated woodland (area TPO) near S boundary of • SW Coast Path and • Historic suitable type of historic features cell. its important setting landscape development if this seems • Historic value (former character relevant Water bodies/ courses The sea! Beyond E boundary mining etc) Most inappropriate for development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features

Settlement type Charlestown village to N & W boundaries of cell. Duporth Bay housing estate to S of Greatest potential for cell. development with

mitigation- 2 Green Distinctive manmade Charlestown village – World Heritage Site, conservation area with high proportion of features listed buildings. In between scores have

potential for some types of Distinctive historic or Listed terraces to north of site. Disused mine close to S boundary development with careful cultural features mitigation, further detailed study may be required Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges, listed buildings on N boundary and Charlestown village conservation materials) area. For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character NB. All development Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity requires mitigation A Road/ B Road/ other B Rd, Duporth Rd, forms boundary of cell. (see previous matrix) Railways No Farm/ Private tracks No Final score will be between 1 (Low 10 Cycleways No Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity)

PROW SW coast path Informal paths Yes, around fringe of Charlestown on E boundary of cell. Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Sea Views (high)

Intermittent (medium) Sea Views of Charlestown and valley side to the E

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H how is the landscape Generally sheltered and partly enclosed (valley side) experienced?

Key sources / visual or No significant noise noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Relates most to cell 22 to north information relating to adjacent cell?

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Other Information The E part of this cell forms an important part of the setting for the distinctive settlement of Charlestown World Heritage Site. It forms a clearly defined edge to the unique and characterful built up areas of this village, most of which is within the Charlestown Conservation Area in which many buildings are listed. This avoids any ‘blurring’ with adjacent settlements of a very different character.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 24 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Slopes moderately then steeply to the SE towards the coast. Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L

H H M Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Predominantly amenity grass (golf course), some pasture, wooded hedges and (5) (score 1-5) individual trees/groups of tree towards coast. • PRW, • Historic • Coastal Field pattern/ boundary Small irregular fields with Cornish hedges (only two or so fields in cell). Bridleway character setting Overall Landscape type • SW Coast Path • Areas of • High Assessment (score 1-10) & its setting woodland sensitivity of Land use Golf course, residential (mixed age large single plots). • Setting & • Agricultural receptors One colour for each cell/ sub buffer to landscape (visitors to cell historic • Cornish area) Distinctive landscape/ Disused quarry, now colonised by woodland. Wooded coast and beach backdrop. settlement of hedges • Setting to Include notes on the most historic features Porthpean distinctive suitable type of development if • Value as hamlet of this seems relevant Water bodies/ courses No. tourist Porthpean destination Most inappropriate for Settlement/ Built Features • Value as development- 10 Red Settlement type Historic hamlet of Porthpean to S of cell, suburban style development of Duporth amenity area along N boundary of cell. (Golf course) Greatest potential for development with mitigation- 2 Distinctive manmade Porthpean hamlet (originally medieval settlement), distinctive built and landscape Green features character. Golf course. In between scores have Distinctive historic or Post medieval fish cellar, lime kiln, malt house, church, school, and many listed potential for some types of cultural features buildings. Disused quarry to W of cell. development with careful mitigation, further detailed Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges and historic buildings. study may be required materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine Landscape Character Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity NB. All development requires A Road/ B Road/ other Porthpean Beach Rd forms N & S boundary. Porthpean Rd, forms W boundary of cell. (see previous matrix) mitigation

Railways No.

Farm/ Private tracks Yes, across Golf Course. Final score will be between 1 (Low Cycleways No. Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) 9 PROW PRW including bridleway and SW coast path. Informal paths No.

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance From W side of cell, good views of coast. (high)

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low) Lower lying parts of cell.

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Varied land uses but framework of trees and strong landscape character around landscape Porthpean creates harmonious landscape.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H.

How is the landscape Generally sheltered and enclosed with good outlook from W side of cell. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Not significant. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key Not significant. information relating to adjacent cell?

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The Landscape of this cell serves to provide a setting and buffer to the historic settlement of Porthpean, allowing the hamlet to retain its individual character and avoiding any ‘blurring’ with adjacent settlements of a different character.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 25 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability To Value Sensitivity Accept Change Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Landscape Visual Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Character Sensitivity Record descriptive Sensitivity information for each Record information for each survey sub heading listed – survey sub heading listed Place a value of Place a value of Place a value of (Score- 1-10)

H/M/L- see H/M/L- see H/M/L- see As per previous matrix

guidance guidance guidance

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Land slopes moderately from high point on N boundary of cell, generally in a SW and Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L S direction. Land slopes to W from higher ground on E boundary of cell H H M Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees More wooded in W part of cell where a substantial belt of woodland follows line of (score 1-5) bridleway and blocks of woodland present on golf course. Ancient woodland and BAP habitat adjacent to part of S boundary. Overall Landscape Field pattern/ boundary Moderate/small fields, irregular pattern. • PRW/Bridleway • Agricultural • High point at Assessment (score 1-10) type • Biodiversity landscapes Rugby Club value of • Areas of prominent in One colour for each cell/ sub Land use Pasture and arable. woodland woodland the cell Golf Course. areas • Old double landscape, • Leisure value hedge tracks remainder of Include notes on the most Distinctive landscape/ Disused quarry in NW corner of cell. Old tracks with wooded Cornish hedge provided by with wooded cell less suitable type of development if historic features boundaries in E part of cell. Blocks of woodland in and around golf course. Golf Course Cornish visible this seems relevant and Rugby hedge Water bodies/ courses No Club boundaries Most inappropriate for • Cornish development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features hedge field Settlement type Development in NE corner of cell, Rugby Club, Hospice and hospital. Settlement of boundaries Greatest potential for Duporth adjacent to NE corner of cell. with good development with mitigation- 2 tree cover Green Distinctive manmade Telecommunications mast adjacent to Rugby Club. features Golf Course, Hospice and hospital. In between scores have potential for some types of Distinctive historic or Disused quarry in NW corner of cell. development with careful cultural features Former mines (Tregorrick Mine, Park Matthews Mine) mitigation, further detailed Probable Bronze age barrow in NW corner of cell near hospice. study may be required Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges. materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity Transport Pattern combine Landscape Character NB. All development requires A Road/ B Road/ other Minor road, Tregornck Road, fairly quiet road with wooded hedge banks at W end Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity mitigation forms N boundary of cell. Narrow lane with high Cornish hedge banks and hedgerow (see previous matrix) trees forms W boundary of cell. B road, moderately busy Porthpean Road forms E 9 boundary of cell. Final score will be between 1 (Low Railways No Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity) Farm/ Private tracks No

Cycleways No

PROW PRW/Bridleways in E part of cell

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Panoramic views from high point (mast adjacent to Rugby Club). Predominantly of (high) agricultural land in a wooded setting to the S and W and views of St Austell to the N. Views from the SE corner of the cell extend to the Sea, to Gribben Head and the beaches. Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Generally complete, outside development in NW of cell. landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M/H (some road noise in background)

How is the landscape Very open and exposed at high point, becoming more sheltered and enclosed on the experienced? lower ground.

Key sources / visual or noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to adjacent cell?

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The undeveloped N part of this cell relates to the S part of the cell identified as 26a, forming part of the same topographical feature of a hill top.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 26 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Moderate slopes to small streams. Mainly N facing slopes down from Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L Tregorrick Rd and S facing slopes from A390 to stream. In E of cell land slopes NW to drainage ditch. A B A B A B Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Mainly pastoral fields with Cornish hedges, well furnished with shrubs and H M H M H M (score 1-5) mature hedgerow trees. Wooded water courses. More trees on lower slopes. (5) (3) Field pattern/ boundary Medium irregular field pattern. Area of strip fields in NW corner of cell type (possible medieval origin). Overall Landscape Land use Agricultural – pasture, sheep grazing not at time of survey. Cell A and B Assessment (score 1-10) Cell A Cell A Distinctive landscape/ Probable medieval strip fields. • PRW • Agricultural • Higher ground more One colour for each cell/ sub cell historic features • Biodiversity value of landscape visible stream corridor and • Cornish hedges • Visible from Include notes on the most Cornish hedgerows Water bodies/ courses Stream crosses N part of cell W-E. • Mature hedgerow residential area of St suitable type of development if • Valued as a view Smaller engineered ditch runs SE-NW in E part of cell. trees and shrubs Austell to the N this seems relevant from residential Settlement/ Built Features • Historic character areas to N of cell Most inappropriate for Settlement type Residential edge of St Austell forms N boundary of cell. (farm) • Some historic value development- 10 Red New superstore development abuts N boundary (E end of cell) (former medieval Residential development in NE corner of cell Cell B settlement at • Agricultural land Greatest potential for Distinctive manmade Double hedged PRW runs with drainage ditch SE to NW in E half of cell. Gewans Farm), • Cornish hedges development with mitigation- 2 features possible medieval • Some trees Green Distinctive historic or • Gewans Farm – former medieval settlement. strip fields along N • Intrusion of adjacent cultural features • Tregorrick, post medieval shaft in SW part of cell. boundary road and nearby In between scores have potential

development for some types of development Cell B with careful mitigation, further • PRW detailed study may be required • Some biodiversity value associated Vernacular (use of local Cornish hedges, old farms, styles and steps using local stone. with Cornish hedges materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine NB. All development requires

Landscape Character Sensitivity with Visual mitigation Transport Pattern Sensitivity (see previous matrix) A Road/ B Road/ other A390 to N, Porthpean Rd to E, Tregorrick Rd to S, narrow lane Sawles Rd to W A B Railways No Final score will be between 1 (Low Sensitivity) and Farm/ Private tracks Yes 5 (High Sensitivity) Cycleways No 10 6

PROW Yes Informal paths No Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high) From higher ground on S boundary of cell Views across St Austell on S facing slopes with agricultural landscapes and intermittent (medium) industrial clay tips beyond. Wooded framework of landscape evident.

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete, good condition, intrusions only along edges of cell where landscape development exists

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M/H how is the landscape Open aspect on higher slopes experienced? More sheltered towards valley bottom

Key sources / visual or A390 – source of constant intrusive noise. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key information relating to adjacent cell? Photograph numbers

Other Information

Cell forms clear southern edge to the town. Provides pleasant views to residential edge. Has effect of bringing countryside right up to the edge of town – no ugly ‘urban fringe’ degraded landscapes on edge of town as so often is the case.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 27 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Natural Landscape Features Topography/ landform Cell contains gentle valley feature in the N part of the cell with moderately sloping Score Score Score Landscape Value H / M / L land falling to the valley bottom in a NW direction from high point on E boundary of cell. In the S part of the cell, the land slopes moderately from the high point in a W H H M Landscape Overall Sensitivity and SW direction. (score 1-5) Vegetation cover/ trees TPO line of trees along N boundary of cell adjacent to A390. Many mature hedgerow • PRW • Agricultural • This cell is trees including many oaks. • Cornish Way landscape not widely • Biodiversity • Cornish visible in the Overall Landscape Field pattern/ boundary Small strip fields to N of cell (medieval origin?). Remainder of cell has mix of regular value of hedges with overall Assessment (score 1-10) type and irregular moderately sized fields. Cornish hedge boundaries. stream mature landscape but corridor and hedgerow is locally One colour for each cell/ sub Land use Mainly pasture. Cornish trees prominent cell hedgerows • Areas of viewed from • Valued as view woodland the Include notes on the most Distinctive landscape/ Area of woodland in the SW corner of the cell. Remnant landform of former quarry from including residential suitable type of development if historic features on E boundary at Tregorrick. residential wooded edge of St this seems relevant area to N of stream Austell to the Water bodies/ courses Tributary to St Austell river runs along line of road from E to W in northern part of cell corridors N Most inappropriate for cell. Associated with the stream are ditch features to each side of the road. St Austell • Medieval field • Historic development- 10 Red river runs N-S adjacent to W boundary of cell with tributary to the E running N-S just system along character within W boundary of cell. N boundary (Farmstead Greatest potential for Settlement/ Built Features of development with mitigation- 2 Settlement type Farmsteads, with some suburban ribbon development along N end of roads to W and Tregorrick) Green E boundaries of cell. Hamlet of Tregorrick adjacent to SE corner of cell. In between scores have potential for some types of Distinctive manmade Former quarry at Tregorrick. development with careful features mitigation, further detailed

study may be required Distinctive historic or Signs of prehistoric enclosure in small fields in N part of cell. Early medieval cultural features settlement near Tregorrick Farm. Medieval field system.

NB. All development requires Vernacular (use of local Local stone used in older buildings such as Farmsteads, also used for Cornish hedge mitigation materials) boundaries. For Overall Landscape Sensitivity

combine Landscape Character

Transport Pattern Sensitivity with Visual Sensitivity A Road/ B Road/ other Busy A390 forms N boundary of cell. B3273 Pentewen Road forms W boundary of (see previous matrix) 9 cell. Minor Road, Sawles Road forms NE boundary of cell and cuts across N part of cell from E-W in wooded valley bottom, this is also route of Cornish Way. Minor Road, Final score will be between 1 (Low

Tregorrick Road, forms S and E boundaries of cell (moderately quiet lane with high Sensitivity) and 5 (High Sensitivity)

hedge banks).

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Farm/ Private tracks No. Cycleways Along Cornish Way (Sawles Road). PROW PRW cuts across NW corner of cell within pocket of development. The ‘Coast and Clay Trail’ (Cornish Way) runs along Sawles Road. Informal paths No. Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance (high)

Intermittent (medium) Moderately distant views from high point on E boundary of cell across to the NW, W and SW of St Austell residential edge in a wooded setting. Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Complete, intrusion only of adjacent edge of St Austell (mainly residential). landscape

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Generally H in valley bottom and in S part of cell. L adjacent to busy A390. How is the landscape Open with outlook on higher ground. Sheltered and enclosed in valley bottom. experienced?

Key sources / visual or Busy A390 adjacent to N boundary of cell. noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key This cell relates to the adjacent cell no. 26 as it is part of same land form system, information relating to other landscape characteristics are similar and both cells 27 and 26 are seen together adjacent cell? forming one piece of landscape.

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This cell together with most of cell 26 to the E forms a neat, intact and attractive edge to the town of St Austell. The landscape provides attractive views to the residential edge of St Austell to the N. The countryside sweeps right up to the edge of the town with no ugly ‘urban fringe’ degraded landscapes on the edge of the town as so often is the case in other towns.

Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; 28 ASSESSOR; Belinda Edwards DATE; November 2012 SHEET NUMBER;

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Overall Landscape Landscape’s Ability To Sensitivity Accept Change Landscape Landscape Character Area No. Landscape Character Visual Sensitivity Final Cell Judgement Description Landscape Description Unit No’s. Sensitivity Record descriptive information for each Place a value of H/M/L- Place a value of H/M/L- survey sub heading listed Record information for each survey sub heading listed - Place a value of H/M/L- see guidance see guidance (Score- 1-10) see guidance As per previous matrix Natural Landscape Features Score Score Score Topography/ landform Moderate and moderate/steep slopes down to NE, E and SE from higher level A B C D A B C D A B C D Landscape Value H / M / L area to W of cell. River valley to E of cell along boundary H H M H H H H H H M M L (5) (5) (3) (5) Landscape Overall Sensitivity Vegetation cover/ trees Well wooded/shrubbed Cornish hedges to farmland more luxuriant on lower Cell A Cell A (score 1-5) slopes, significant woodland to E of cell on lower valley side towards stream Cell A • Agricultural landscape • N facing rising and to sides of B3273 • TPO’s • Double hedged track ground very visible • PRW (tree tunnel) from St Austell town Overall Landscape Field pattern/ boundary Irregular small/medium fields • Setting to historic • Cornish hedges and to the N and NE Assessment (score 1-10) type settlement mature trees in Land use Agricultural, pasture and arable • Agricultural hedgerows and wooded Cell B One colour for each cell/ sub cell landscape value field boundaries • Visible from B3273 Distinctive landscape/ Cornish hedges as field boundaries. (grade 2) • Historic character Pentewan Rd, but Include notes on the most suitable historic features Double hedged old field tracks • Biodiversity value (old farm and cottages) not visible from type of development if this seems (hedges) significant residential relevant Cell B areas Water bodies/ courses St Austell river forms E boundary of cell Cell B • Agricultural landscape Most inappropriate for • PRW development- 10 Red Settlement/ Built Features • Cornish Hedges and Cell C • Setting of historic Settlement type Linear residential along N boundary mature trees in • W facing slopes settlements Greatest potential for development Offices/retail in NE corner of cell hedges visible from • Historic value with mitigation- 2 Green Farm and associated cottages toward NE corner of cell • Historic landscape approach to town • Tourism value Leisure developments in SE corner of cell character (double from W (Trewhiddle) In between scores have potential hedged old tracks to • Not visible from a • Biodiversity value medieval settlement) large residential area for some types of development Distinctive manmade Former quarry and tip. (woodland and with careful mitigation, further features hedges) Cell C detailed study may be required Distinctive historic or As above also: • Agricultural landscape Cell D cultural features • Georgian/Victorian residential enclave with wooded setting in NW corner of Cell C • Prominent area of • Predominantly low cell. • PRW woodland lying flood plain, not NB. All development requires • Trewhiddle Farm – Medieval farmhouse • Historic value • Cornish hedges and visible from wider mitigation • Tregongeeves Quarry – post medieval (W of Tregongeeves Farm) (quarry, findspot, trees in hedges landscape • Trewhiddle House(S boundary of cell) – early medieval settlement A B C D Friends Burial • Various post medieval industrial sites along St Austell River Valley Ground) Cell D • Medieval Cross at Moor Cottage (N of Cornwall Hotel) 10 9 7 8 • Biodiversity value • Parkland landscape

• Listed building at Cornwall Hotel. of Cornish hedges • Areas of woodland and and woodland mature parkland trees

• Stream Valley and Cell D flood plain • TPO trees (2) • Cornish Way (Clay Vernacular (use of local Local stone used in Cornish hedges and old farm buildings Trail) materials) For Overall Landscape Sensitivity combine • Tourism/amenity Landscape Character Sensitivity with Visual value Transport Pattern Sensitivity (see previous matrix) • Listed Building A Road/ B Road/ other Very busy and noisy A390 on N boundary. Moderately busy B3273 forms E • Biodiversity value Final score will be between 1 (Low Sensitivity) and 5 boundary. of trees and (High Sensitivity) Railways No woodland Farm/ Private tracks Yes Cycleways No Cornwall Town Frameworks Urban Extensions Landscape Architects Field Assessment Sheet

PROW Yes Informal paths No

Visual Prominence (tick appropriate) Open/ long distance Yes, from higher ground. Views to N and NE of residential edge of town in (high) woodland setting, agricultural landscapes with clay waste tips in distance. intermittent (medium) Yes, from lower ground, views N across townscape with wooded setting.

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition Integrity and unity of Although landscape is close to and includes an area of the town edge, the landscape agricultural character is intact with few distracting intrusions.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Increases to high with increasing distance from A390. Significant birdsong. how is the landscape Sheltered in most aspects. A little more exposed on higher ground between tip experienced? and quarry.

Key sources / visual or A390 – intrusive continuous noise levels – affects fields close to road noise (both within and outside the cell)

Cell to Cell relationship What is the key W part of cell relates to cell 1 information relating to E part of cell (river valley) relates to W side of cell 27 (other side of river adjacent cell? valley) Photograph numbers

Other Information General cell description – Predominantly agricultural landscape in good condition, significant trees are present in Cornish hedges with copses / areas of woodland around St Austell river corridor and adjacent road. The landscape takes on a ‘Parkland’ character in the SE part of the cell where it forms the setting for significant leisure uses. Should this area, or part of the cell be put forward for development, it is essential that an ecological survey and a tree survey are carried out. The landscape and ecological features of the cell should be retained / replaced and enhanced (Cornish hedges with trees, etc) and space should be allocated within the proposed development to accommodate this. The double hedged PRW routes should be retained and buffered within the development, particularly the central footpath route which follows the top of the ridgeline forming part of the skyline view. The setting of the historic Trewhiddle Farm should be protected by providing a significant landscape buffer as should the existing leisure developments which includes a listed building. A detailed Landscape and Ecological Mitigation Plan should accompany any full application.

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1b 21 22 28a 26a 26b Low landscape value 28c 27 23 Intermediate value 28b { 28d Highest landscape value 25

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