Site CS/0076 Settlement: Chepstow
Summary Key characteristics Gently indented rural hillside away from the settlement rising from south west to north east of pastures with woodland copses and belts in places, some mixed. Bounded by A48[T] and minor roads. Longer views are possible to the south west towards the valley of Mounton Brook. The southern part of the area forms an important rural approach to the settlement from the A48[T]. The area acts as a green gap between Chepstow and Mounton and Pwllmeyric. Landscape sensitivity High/medium The area has high/medium sensitivity as it forms a positive rural approach to the settlement from the west along the A48[T] including part in the Wyelands Conservation Area, has intrinsic qualities as a rural pastoral landscape with woodland and also has views to the south west. It also separates the settlement from Mounton and its Conservation Area and Pwllmeyric. Housing capacity Low The area has low capacity for housing due to its location away from the settlement edge, the positive approach along the A48[T] from the west, including part in the Wyelands Conservation Area, the intrinsic qualities of the pastoral landscape open to views from the south west, the need to retain a gap between the settlement edge and Mounton and Pwllmeyric and the proximity of the area to the AONB.
LLCA Context LLCA number C05 LLCA sensitivity High/medium
LLCA capacity Medium/low
Relationship of site Located centrally on hill slopes in Area C5 away from the with LLCA settlement edge.
LANDMAP Context Geological landscapes Number MNMTHGL068
Value High Landscape habitats Number MNMTHLH105
Value Moderate
Visual and sensory Number MNMTHVS044
Value High
Sensitivity High
Page 29 Historical landscapes Number H6
Value 100% high
Cultural landscapes Number MNMTHCL007
Value High
Combined Character Area Number CCA19
Designations National Park AONB SLA Landscape designations comments -
Landscape of Hist. Interest Historic Parks and Gardens
Hist.Parks and Gardens essential setting
SAM Conservation Area Yes Listed Building WHS
Historic/archaeology Conservation Area around Wyelands and its lodge adjacent to designations comments the area
SAC NNR SINC SSSI RAMSAR
Biodiversity designations - comments
Other
Country Park National Trail National Cycle Route Floodplain (100yr)
Page 30 Site CS/0096 Settlement: Chepstow
Summary Key characteristics Gentle ridge falling from the south east to the north and west. Pastures with a mix of low cut and outgrown hedgerows enclosed by strong woodland cover at a lower level to the west [Area C4]. Public footpath on western boundary. Longer views are possible to the south west towards the valley of Mounton Brook. The northern part of the area forms part of an important and positive rural approach to the settlement from the north along the A446, complementing Chepstow racecourse gates and entrance which are listed. The settlement edge consists of housing estates to the south and east with some commercial properties to the north. The site bounds the Wye Valley AONB to the west. Landscape sensitivity High/medium The area has high/medium sensitivity as it is on a ridge with views to the west and has intrinsic qualities as an exposed hillside rural pastoral landscape enclosed by woodland to the west and of benefit to adjacent residents. The northern part is in views from the A446 approach from the north and the site lies directly adjacent to the Wye Valley AONB. Housing capacity Medium/low The area has medium/low capacity for housing due its role to the positive settlement approach from the north, the intrinsic qualities of the exposed hillside pastoral landscape and the location of the area directly adjacent to the AONB. Any development should avoid the most prominent parts of the site and retain generous open space for the existing settlement dwellers linking into the wider landscape.
LLCA Context LLCA number C03 LLCA sensitivity High/medium
LLCA capacity Medium/low
Relationship of site Forms the middle part of Area C3 against the settlement edge. with LLCA
LANDMAP Context Geological landscapes Number MNMTHGL068 MNMTHGL069
Value High Low Landscape habitats Number MNMTHLH090 MNMTHLH105
Value Low Moderate
Visual and sensory Number MNMTHVS065 MNMTHVS044
Value Moderate High
Page 31 Sensitivity High
Historical landscapes Number H16
Value 100% outstanding
Cultural landscapes Number MNMTHCL007 MNMTHCL017
Value High
Combined Character Area Number CCA19
Designations National Park AONB Yes SLA Landscape designations comments Amenity Open Space to the east on the Bayfield settlement edge
Landscape of Hist. Interest Historic Parks and Gardens
Hist.Parks and Gardens essential setting
SAM Conservation Area Listed Building WHS
Historic/archaeology a camp at Bishop Barnett's Wood - a SAM, adjacent designations comments
SAC NNR SINC SSSI RAMSAR
Biodiversity designations - comments
Other
Country Park National Trail National Cycle Route Floodplain (100yr)
Page 32 Site CS/0158N Settlement: Chepstow
Summary Key characteristics Industrial and commercial site of works and depot near the centre of Chepstow and with a frontage on the River Wye. The site is a combination of sheds, hardstandings and disused river frontage of apparently filled remnant docks with overgrown vegetation and a wharf. The river frontage is on a gentle tidal meander with mud banks and a river cliff opposite. Directly to north and west is the Newport to Gloucester railway and beyond that is a Conservation Area with listed buildings. A listed building lies within the site to the west. The site is overlooked by the busy A48 on a bridge and viaduct beyond the railway to the north which exposes it to view and noise as well as from the housing at Sedbury to the east. Landscape sensitivity Medium/low The site is sensitive in terms of its location on the River Wye, adjacent to a Conservation Area and exposed to view from the A48. Intrinsically, it has some sensitivity also in relation to the river frontage with the disused docks and wharf which are likely to have some historical significance to the town. Housing capacity High/medium The site has high/medium capacity for housing as it is within the current settlement boundary close to to commercial and residential areas and the current use is somewhat of a detractor in a prominent location. Any development should reflect and respond to the scale and character of the Chepstow townscape including listed buildings and should create a coherent , permeable streetscape. It should also address the River Wye frontage in a positive way to an appropriate scale suitable for Chepstow and facilitate public access along the bank linking into public rights of way.
LLCA Context LLCA number LLCA sensitivity
LLCA capacity
Relationship of site In the built up part of Chepstow and therefore not in an LLCA. with LLCA
LANDMAP Context Geological landscapes Number MNMTHGL022 MNMTHGL069
Value High Low Landscape habitats Number MNMTHLH090
Value Low
Visual and sensory Number MNMTHVS088 MNMTHVS065
Page 33 Value Outstanding Moderate
Sensitivity Very high High
Historical landscapes Number H8
Value 100% no value
Cultural landscapes Number MNMTHCL017
Value High
Combined Character Area Number CCA18 CCA22
Designations National Park AONB SLA Landscape designations comments -
Landscape of Hist. Interest Yes Historic Parks and Gardens
Hist.Parks and Gardens essential setting
SAM Conservation Area Listed Building Yes WHS Yes
Historic/archaeology in a Landscape of Outstanding Historic Character with a listed designations comments building on its western boundary and adjacent to a Conservation Area [the other side of the railway on the boundary]
SAC Yes NNR SINC SSSI Yes RAMSAR
Biodiversity designations adjacent to and including part of the River Wye pSAC and SSSI comments
Other
Country Park National Trail National Cycle Route Floodplain (100yr) Yes
Page 34 Site CS/0158S Settlement: Chepstow
Summary Key characteristics Disused Beaufort quarry bounded by Newport to Gloucester railway to the east and by commercial properties at the top of the exposed quarry faces to the south and west and by publicly accessible woodland to the north. The quarry floor is overgrown with scrub and has an enclosed character. The floor is only accessed from the north east from another derelict site [CS/0158] beneath the railway. The site is is discreet with few views in and is physically isolated from the rest of the town. Landscape sensitivity High/medium The site is high/medium sensitivity as it is an abandoned and inaccessible vegetated quarry. There is intrinsic value in the exposed rock faces and associated vegetation. Housing capacity Medium/low The quarry is unlikely to be suitable for housing due to its inaccessibility, enclosed character and lack of connection with the rest of the settlement as well as its orientation north and east. Any development would only be associated with the site to the north [CS/0158]. It may be most suitable as informal open space or for small scale comercial purposes providing access issues could be resolved.
LLCA Context LLCA number LLCA sensitivity
LLCA capacity
Relationship of site Southern part of CS/0158 in the built up part of Chepstow and with LLCA therefore not in an LLCA.
LANDMAP Context Geological landscapes Number MNMTHGL069
Value Low Landscape habitats Number MNMTHLH090 MNMTHLH108
Value Low Outstanding
Visual and sensory Number MNMTHVS065
Value Moderate
Sensitivity High
Historical landscapes Number H8
Page 35 Value 100% no value
Cultural landscapes Number MNMTHCL017
Value High
Combined Character Area Number CCA18
Designations National Park AONB SLA Landscape designations comments -
Landscape of Hist. Interest Yes Historic Parks and Gardens
Hist.Parks and Gardens essential setting
SAM Conservation Area Listed Building WHS
Historic/archaeology in a Landscape of Outstanding Historic Character with the designations comments Bulwarks SAM to the south beyond commercial premises
SAC NNR SINC SSSI RAMSAR
Biodiversity designations - comments
Other
Country Park National Trail National Cycle Route Yes Floodplain (100yr)
Page 36 Site CS/0168 Settlement: Chepstow
Summary Key characteristics Small site on the approach to Chepstow on the A466 consisting of mature deciduous woodland. The site is prominent from the road and lies opposite listed structures to the north at Chepstow racecourse [Gates and Lodge]. The site lies within the Wye Valley AONB. The site contributes positively to the road approach used by many visitors to the AONB and the racecourse and enhances the setting of the racecourse entrance. Landscape sensitivity High The site has high sensitivity as it is woodland with mature deciduous trees and contributes positively to the A466 road approach used by many visitors to the AONB and the racecourse and enhances the setting of the racecourse entrance. It is also within the AONB. Housing capacity Low The site has no capacity for housing as it is locally prominent woodland with mature deciduous trees and contributes positively to the A466 road approach used by many visitors to the AONB and the racecourse and enhances the setting of the racecourse entrance. It is also within the AONB.
LLCA Context LLCA number C02 C03 LLCA sensitivity High/medium High/medium
LLCA capacity Low Medium/low Relationship of site with LLCA
LANDMAP Context Geological landscapes Number MNMTHGL068 MNMTHGL069
Value High Low Landscape habitats Number MNMTHLH090
Value Low
Visual and sensory Number MNMTHVS044
Value High
Sensitivity High
Historical landscapes Number H8
Value 100% no value
Page 37 Cultural landscapes Number MNMTHCL017
Value High
Combined Character Area Number CCA19
Designations National Park AONB Yes SLA Landscape designations comments in Wye Valley AONB
Landscape of Hist. Interest Historic Parks and Gardens
Hist.Parks and Gardens essential setting
SAM Conservation Area Listed Building WHS
Historic/archaeology listed structures opposite to the north at Chepstow racecourse designations comments [Gates and Lodge]
SAC NNR SINC SSSI RAMSAR
Biodiversity designations - comments
Other
Country Park National Trail National Cycle Route Floodplain (100yr)
Page 38 Site CS/0169 Settlement: Chepstow
Summary Key characteristics Enclosed valley pasture with low cut hedgerows enclosed by strong woodland cover to the west [Area C4]. Public footpath crosses the area. Forms part of an important and positive rural approach to the settlement from the north along the A446, complementing Chepstow racecourse gates and entrance which are listed. The settlement edge consists of some commercial properties. The area is within the Wye Valley AONB. Landscape sensitivity High/medium The area has high/medium sensitivity as it forms a positive rural approach to the settlement from the north along the A446, complementing Chepstow racecourse entrance, has positive intrinsic qualities as a rural pastoral landscape enclosed by woodland. The area also lies within the Wye Valley AONB. Housing capacity Low The area has low capacity for housing due to its role in the positive approach to the settlement from the north complementing the Chepstow racecourse listed entrance, the intrinsic qualities of it as a pastoral landscape and the area being within the AONB.
LLCA Context LLCA number C03 LLCA sensitivity High/medium
LLCA capacity Medium/low
Relationship of site In northern part of Area C3 adjacent to the A446. with LLCA
LANDMAP Context Geological landscapes Number MNMTHGL068
Value High Landscape habitats Number MNMTHLH090 MNMTHLH105
Value Low Moderate
Visual and sensory Number MNMTHVS044
Value High
Sensitivity High
Historical landscapes Number H16
Value 100% outstanding
Page 39 Cultural landscapes Number MNMTHCL016
Value Outstanding
Combined Character Area Number CCA19
Designations National Park AONB Yes SLA Landscape designations comments Wye Valley AONB covers the site
Landscape of Hist. Interest Historic Parks and Gardens
Hist.Parks and Gardens essential setting
SAM Conservation Area Listed Building WHS
Historic/archaeology listed structures adjacent to the north east at Chepstow designations comments racecourse [Gates and Lodge]
SAC NNR SINC SSSI RAMSAR
Biodiversity designations - comments
Other
Country Park National Trail National Cycle Route Floodplain (100yr)
Page 40 Site CS/0193 Settlement: Chepstow
Summary Key characteristics Industrial and commercial site near the centre of Chepstow and with a frontage on the River Wye. The site is a combination of sheds, hardstandings and some grass. The river frontage is on a wide tidal meander and has flood protection with mud banks with a river cliff opposite. Directly to the north is a street of terraced houses, many listed. St Mary's church/Chepstow Priory is located to the west, up the hill. The site is overlooked by the busy A48 on a bridge and viaduct to the south which exposes it to view and noise. Landscape sensitivity High/medium The site is sensitive in terms of its location in the Conservation Area adjacent to numerous listed buildings to the north, close to St Mary's church and Priory and on the River Wye downstream from the distinctive town iron bridge and exposed to view from the A48. Intrinsically, in terms of its current use and structures the site appears to have limited sensitivity. Housing capacity High/medium The site has high/medium capacity for housing as it is within the current settlement boundary adjacent to a residential area and the current use is somewhat of a detractor in a prominent location. Any development should reflect and respond to the scale and character of the adjacent townscape including listed buildings and should create a coherent , permeable streetscape. It should also address the River Wye frontage in a positive way to an appropriate scale suitable for Chepstow and facilitating public access along the bank.
LLCA Context LLCA number LLCA sensitivity
LLCA capacity
Relationship of site Within built up urban area of Chepstow and so not in an LLCA. with LLCA
LANDMAP Context Geological landscapes Number MNMTHGL069
Value Low Landscape habitats Number MNMTHLH090 MNMTHLH108
Value Low Outstanding
Visual and sensory Number MNMTHVS065
Value Moderate
Sensitivity High
Page 41 Historical landscapes Number H9
Value 100% outstanding
Cultural landscapes Number MNMTHCL017
Value High
Combined Character Area Number CCA18
Designations National Park AONB SLA Landscape designations comments -
Landscape of Hist. Interest Yes Historic Parks and Gardens
Hist.Parks and Gardens essential setting
SAM Conservation Area Yes Listed Building Yes WHS Yes
Historic/archaeology in Area of Outstanding Historic Interest, Conservation Area and designations comments adjacent to listed buildings to the north west and a listed structure to the south
SAC NNR SINC SSSI RAMSAR
Biodiversity designations directly adjacent to River Wye- a pSAC and SSSI comments
Other
Country Park National Trail National Cycle Route Yes Floodplain (100yr) Yes
Page 42 Site CS/0207 Settlement: Chepstow
Summary Key characteristics Small site on the edge of, and forming part of, the deciduous Bishop Barnett's Wood with mature tree cover. Located on the slopes of a dip adjacent to a minor road. Landscape sensitivity High The site has high sensitivity as it forms part of a woodland with mature deciduous trees and located on a prominent sloped edge within the AONB. There may be connections to the SAM to the south. Housing capacity Low The site has no capacity for housing as it forms part of a woodland with mature deciduous trees and located on a prominent sloped edge within the AONB. There may be connections to the SAM to the south.
LLCA Context LLCA number C03 C04 LLCA sensitivity High/medium High/medium
LLCA capacity Medium/low Low Relationship of site A small part of woodland lying on the edge of Area C4. with LLCA
LANDMAP Context Geological landscapes Number MNMTHGL068
Value High Landscape habitats Number MNMTHLH106 MNMTHLH105
Value Moderate Moderate
Visual and sensory Number MNMTHVS044
Value High
Sensitivity High
Historical landscapes Number H16
Value 100% outstanding
Cultural landscapes Number MNMTHCL016
Value Outstanding
Combined Character Area Number CCA19
Page 43 Designations National Park AONB Yes SLA Landscape designations comments in Wye Valley AONB
Landscape of Hist. Interest Historic Parks and Gardens
Hist.Parks and Gardens essential setting
SAM Conservation Area Listed Building WHS
Historic/archaeology a camp at Bishop Barnett's Wood - a SAM, lies to the south west designations comments
SAC NNR SINC SSSI RAMSAR
Biodiversity designations - comments
Other
Country Park National Trail National Cycle Route Floodplain (100yr)
Page 44 Site CS/0214 Settlement: Chepstow
Summary Key characteristics Gently indented hillside rising from south west to north east of pastures with a outgrown hedges and a new woodland belt along St Lawrence Lane [possibly indicating hope value in the land]. The southern part of the area forms part of an important rural approach to the settlement from the A48[T] and has long views to the Severn estuary across it from the A466. The area contributes to a green gap between Chepstow and Mounton and Pwllmeyric. The north eastern part forms a setting to the listed St Lawrence House, especially the field south of the property with its parklands trees. The settlement edge consists of well integrated estate to the east and a positive edge to the north around St Lawrence House. Landscape sensitivity Medium The area has high/medium sensitivity as it forms a positive rural approach to the settlement from the west along the A48[T], and adjacent to the A466, has intrinsic qualities as a rural pastoral landscape with parkland and woodland and has positive long views to the Severn estuary across it. It acts as a positive setting to St Lawrence House and also separates the settlement from Mounton and its Conservation Area and Pwllmeyric. Housing capacity Medium/low The area has medium/low capacity for housing due to the positive approach from the west, the intrinsic qualities of the pastoral landscape, the setting of St Lawrence House, it has positive long views to the Severn estuary across it and its generally positive settlement edge, and the need to retain a gap between the settlement edge and Mounton and Pwllmeyric. Any development should be confined to the eastern side of the site avoiding adverse effect on St Lawrence House's setting and view and the Wyelands Conservation Area to the south.
LLCA Context LLCA number C05 LLCA sensitivity High/medium
LLCA capacity Medium/low
Relationship of site Eastern edge of Area C5 adjacent to the settlement edge. with LLCA
LANDMAP Context Geological landscapes Number MNMTHGL068 MNMTHGL069
Value High Low Landscape habitats Number MNMTHLH090 MNMTHLH105
Value Low Moderate
Visual and sensory Number MNMTHVS044
Value High Page 45 Sensitivity High
Historical landscapes Number H6 H8
Value 95% high 5% no value
Cultural landscapes Number MNMTHCL017 MNMTHCL007
Value High
Combined Character Area Number CCA19
Designations National Park AONB SLA Landscape designations comments -
Landscape of Hist. Interest Historic Parks and Gardens
Hist.Parks and Gardens essential setting
SAM Conservation Area Yes Listed Building WHS
Historic/archaeology St Lawrence House is a listed building to the north and the designations comments Wyelands Conservation Area lies just to the south
SAC NNR SINC SSSI RAMSAR
Biodiversity designations - comments
Other
Country Park National Trail National Cycle Route Yes Floodplain (100yr)
Page 46 Key Local Landscape Character Areas High C02 High/medium C01 Medium Medium/low Low CS/0168 CS/0169
CS/0207
CS/0193 CS/0096
C03 C04
CS/0158N
CS/0214
C05
CS/0076 CS/0158S
± C06 00.40.80.2 km Chepstow This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office C09 ©Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. (100023415) (2009). Housing capacity Strategic Candidate Sites Key Local Landscape Character Areas High C02 High/medium C01 Medium Medium/low Low CS/0168 CS/0169
CS/0207
CS/0193 CS/0096
C03 C04
CS/0158N
CS/0214
C05
CS/0076 CS/0158S
± C06 00.40.80.2 km Chepstow This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office C09 ©Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. (100023415) (2009). Landscape sensitivity Strategic Candidate Sites Key
Strategic Candidate Sites Local Landscape Character Areas Combined Character Areas National Park AONB Special Landscape Areas World Heritage Sites CS/0168 CS/0169 Landscape of Outstanding Historic Interest
Historic Parks and Gardens CS/0207 Parks and Gardens essential settings Scheduled Ancient Monuments Conservation Areas
Listed Buildings CS/0193 RAMSAR CS/0096 Site of Special Scientific Interest Special Area for Conservation National Nature Reserve Sites of Nature Conservation Interest 1 in 100 year flood zone Country park " " " " """" " " " " Amenity Open Space Green Wedges CS/0158N National Trails National Cycle Route
CS/0214
CS/0076 CS/0158S ± 00.40.80.2 km Chepstow This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. (100023415) (2009). Strategic Candidate Sites Constraints