Maltkiln Village Land at Cattal Station Harrogate

MALTKILN VILLAGE LAND AT CATTAL STATION HARROGATE

VISION DOCUMENT

THE TEAM INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction 2. Vision and objectives 3. The Site THE TEAM INTRODUCTION 4. The Developer- Oakgate 5. Assessment and Evaluation Client 1. Introduction • Policy Content 2. Vision and objectives o National Planning Policy Framework 2012 3. The Site THE TEAM INTRODUCTION o Local Policy 4. The Developer- Oakgate • Housing Need 5. Assessment and Evaluation 1. Introduction Client 6. Planning analyses and the Case for Maltkiln Village • Policy Content 2. Vision and objectives • The Proposal o National Planning Policy Framework 20123. The Site • Sustainability THE TEAM o LocalINTRODUCTION Policy 4. The Developer- Oakgate • Transport • Housing Need 5. Assessment and Evaluation Client 1. Introduction • Flooding and Drainage 6. Planning analyses and the Case for Maltkiln Village • Policy Content 2. Vision and objectives • Heritage Planning Consultant • The Proposal o National Planning Policy Framework 2012 3. The Site • Landscape THE TEAM INTRODUCTION • Sustainability o Local Policy 4. The Developer- Oakgate • Ecology • Transport • Housing Need 5. Assessment and Evaluation • Ground Contamination and Land Stability 1. Introduction • Flooding and Drainage 6. Planning analyses and the Case for Maltkiln Village Client • Agricultural Land Quality 2. Vision and objectives • Heritage • Policy Content Masterplanners and Architect • The Proposal Planning Consultant o National Planning Policy Framework 2012 • Utilities 3. The Site • Landscape • Sustainability o Local Policy • Constraints 4. The Developer- Oakgate • Ecology • Transport • Housing Need 7. Design and Masterplan 5. Assessment and Evaluation • Ground Contamination and Land Stability • Flooding and Drainage Client 6. Planning analyses and the Case for Maltkiln Village • Concept/Vision • Policy Content • Agricultural Land Quality • Heritage Planning Consultant • The Proposal • Indicative Land Use Mix and Phasing Masterplanners and Architect Landscape Architect o National Planning• PolicyUtilities Framework 2012 • Landscape • Sustainability • Infrastructure to be provided o Local Policy• Constraints • Ecology • Transport • Green Infrastructure • Housing Need7. Design and Masterplan • Ground Contamination and Land Stability THE TEAM INTRODUCTION • Flooding and Drainage • Urban Form 6. Planning analyses and the Case• for MaltkilnConcept/Vision Village • Agricultural Land Quality • Accessibility Masterplanners and Architect • The Proposal • Indicative Land Use •Mix and HeritagePhasing Landscape Architect Planning Consultant 1. IntroductionConsulting Engineers • Utilities • Landscape • Legibility and Sense of Place 2. Vision and objectives • Sustainability • Infrastructure to be provided • Constraints • Ecology • Health and Well-being 3. The Site • Transport • Green Infrastructure 7. Design and Masterplan • Ground Contamination and Land Stability • A sustainable Approach 4. The Developer- Oakgate • Flooding and Drainage• Urban Form • Concept/Vision • Agricultural Land Quality • Employment Land • Heritage • Accessibility • Indicative Land Use Mix and Phasing Landscape Architect5. Assessment and Evaluation • Ecology Client Planning Consultant Consulting Engineers Masterplanners and Architect Heritage and Archaeolgy Consultant • Utilities • Policy Content • Landscape • Legibility and Sense of Place • Infrastructure to be provided • Constraints • Range of houses o National Planning •Policy FrameworkEcology 2012 • Health and Well-being • Green Infrastructure 7. Design and Masterplan • Facilities and Services o Local Policy • Ground Contamination • and ALand sustainable Stability Approach • Urban Form • Concept/Vision 8. Comparison with Competing scheme • Agricultural Land Quality• Employment Land • Accessibility • Housing Need 9. Conclusion Masterplanners and Architect Consulting Engineers • Indicative Land Use Mix and Phasing Heritage and Archaeolgy ConsultantLandscape Architect 6. Planning analyses and the Case for •Maltkiln UtilitiesVillage • Ecology • Legibility and Sense of Place • Infrastructure to be provided • The Proposal • Constraints • Range of houses • Health and Well-being • Green Infrastructure • Sustainability 7. Design and Masterplan • Facilities and Services • A sustainable Approach • Urban Form • Transport • Concept/Vision8. Comparison with Competing scheme • Employment Land • Indicative Land9. UseConclusion Mix and Phasing • Accessibility Landscape Architect Heritage and Archaeolgy Consultant• Flooding and Drainage • Ecology Consulting Engineers • Legibility and Sense of Place • Heritage • Infrastructure to be provided • Range of houses Planning Consultant 2 | CATTAL • Health and Well-being | 3 Design Document • Landscape • Green Infrastructure • Facilities and Services • A sustainable Approach • Ecology • Urban Form 8. Comparison with Competing scheme • Employment Land • Ground Contamination and• Land StabilityAccessibility 9. Conclusion Consulting Engineers Heritage and Archaeolgy Consultant • Ecology • Agricultural Land Quality • Legibility and Sense of Place • Range of houses Masterplanners and Architect 2 | CATTAL • Utilities • Health and Well-being | 3 Design Document • Facilities and Services • Constraints • A sustainable Approach 8. Comparison with Competing scheme 7. Design and Masterplan • Employment Land 9. Conclusion Heritage and Archaeolgy Consultant • Concept/Vision • Ecology 2 | CATTAL • Indicative Land Use Mix and• PhasingRange of houses | 3 Landscape Architect Design Document • Infrastructure to be provided• Facilities and Services • Green Infrastructure8. Comparison with Competing scheme • Urban Form 9. Conclusion • Accessibility 2 | | 3 Consulting Engineers CATTAL • Legibility and Sense of Place Design Document • Health and Well-being • A sustainable Approach • Employment Land Heritage 2and | ArchaeolgyCATTAL Consultant • Ecology | 3 Design Document • Range of houses • Facilities and Services 8. Comparison with Competing scheme 9. Conclusion

2 | CATTAL | 3 Design Document CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 Planning Context 4 1.2 A Highly Accessible New Settlement 7 1.3 Site Location 8 1.4 Site Description 8 1.5 Community Consultation 10

2 A WELL CONNECTED PLACE 14 2.1 Strategic Location 14 2.2 Green Network 14

3 OUR DESIGN VISION 17 3.1 Masterplan Concept 17 4 PLANNING POLICY 18 3.2 National Policy Position 18 3.3 Local Policy Position 19

5 SITE HISTORY & LANDSCAPE SETTING 22 5.1 Historic Context 22 5.2 Landscape Setting 22

6 SUSTAINABILITY 24 6.1 Facilities 24 6.2 Accessibility 24

7 SITE ASSESSMENT 26 7.1 Topography & Land Use 26 7.2 Utilities 26 7.3 Flooding And Drainage 26 7.4 Ecology 26 7.5 Heritage And Archaeology 28 7.6 Landscape 30 7.7 Landscape Opportunities And Constraints 31 7.9 Site Assessment Summary 33 8 DESIGN EVOLUTION 34 9 MASTERPLAN CONCEPTS 36 10 DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION 38 10.1 Land Use and Amount 40 11 DELIVERABILITY ASSESSMENT 41 Barton Willmore Document reference: 27919 Copyright 12 PHASING AND DELIVERY 44 RD 13 CONCLUSION 45 3 Floor | 14 King Street | Leeds | LS1 2HL Desk Top Publishing and The contents of this document T: 0113 2044 777 Graphic Design by Barton must not be copied or Willmore. reproduced in whole or in part 68-70 George Street | Edinburgh | EH2 2LR without the written consent of This artwork was printed on Barton Willmore LLP. T: 0131 220 7777 paper using fibre sourced from sustainable plantation wood All plans are reproduced from Document Status: D from suppliers who practice the Ordnance Survey Map Author: HJ sustainable management with the permission of the Checked by: MW of forests in line with strict Controller of HMSO. Crown international standards. Pulp copyright Reserved. License Authorised by: ST MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 2 used in its manufacture is also No. AR152684. 3 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT Issue Date: February 2018 Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF). 1 INTRODUCTION FIGURE 1: HARROGATE DISTRICT GROWTH STRATEGY

1.1 PLANNING CONTEXT Harrogate Borough Council (“HBC”) must allocate sufficient As part of the process in respect of the preparation of the sites for new housing to meet the social and economic new Local Plan, HBC has considered and consulted on a needs of the area, as well as ensuring the right location(s) number of options for the location of a new settlement are chosen to accommodate growth in a sustainable and a series of reports have been prepared to support this, manner. The emerging Local Plan identifies that a new including the New Settlement Report which was published settlement, which will provide approximately 3,000 homes, in July 2017. is required in order to meet the identified housing need within the district. These options include the land at Flaxby, land at Green Hammerton, land at Cattal and land north of Kirk Deighton. As a response to meeting the housing needs of the The reports have considered the various merits of each Harrogate area, Oakgate is promoting a new settlement, site in detail and concluded on the most appropriate Maltkiln Village, which has been submitted formally option. The land at Maltkiln Village was identified as the to the Council throughout the Local Plan process. This most sustainable location for a new settlement. document and the associated supporting information should be considered as a development of the previous In January 2018 the Council published the Harrogate representations made by ADAS on behalf of Oakgate. District Local Plan Publication Draft 2018. In this, the Council identifies a “broad location for growth” in the The developable areas being put forward under Oakgate’s vicinity of Green Hammerton and Cattal (which therefore proposals covers an area of approximately 166 ha, to includes the land at Maltkiln Village) within Policy DM4 of accommodate approximately 3,000 new homes of multiple the Draft Plan which sets out that this location will provide types and tenures, employment uses and community “at least 3,000 homes and associated uses including facilities which would help to meet the Council's housing employment, education, community, retail, health, leisure target. and green space.” As part of this process, the other potential sites have been considered and subsequently The site is centred around Cattal railway station, sited dismissed. south of the A59 and north of Cattal Village. This document includes an illustrative masterplan and is supported by The Council have stipulated that the site for a new technical studies. The site will be hereafter be referred to settlement will be allocated within the identified broad as ‘Maltkiln Village’. location area through the adoption of a separate Development Plan Document (DPD). This report sets out the extent of the proposal, the merits and sustainable credentials of developing a new community at Maltkiln Village.

MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 4 5 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT HARROGATE WHIXLEY 16 MINUTES BY RAIL GREEN

HAMMERTON FIGURE 2: CONTEXT PLAN

KIRK HAMMERTON YORK A59 20 MINUTES BY RAIL MALTKILN VILLAGE

A1 (M)

1.2 A HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE NEW SETTLEMENT

A significant asset of Maltkiln Village is the existing railway station. This means that development around the station provides the opportunity for investment in this infrastructure to the benefit of the wider area in terms of widening platforms and improving level crossing that will have a positive impact on journey times along the line between Harrogate, Leeds and York, as well as public safety.

The railway, along with the close proximity to the A59 and A1(M), mean that Maltkiln Village could provide approximately 3,000 homes in one of the most sustainable locations in Harrogate Borough. LEEDS 54 MINUTES BY RAIL VIA HARROGATE Furthermore, it can achieve this while providing a high quality of life for future residents, while not impacting of the quality of life enjoyed by the settlements which surround it.

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WHIXLEY 1.3 SITE LOCATION 1.4 SITE DESCRIPTION The site being promoted covers approximately 166 ha Most of the land forming Maltkiln Village comprises of land to the east of the A1 (M). The north of the site is relatively open arable farmland on gently undulating bounded by the A59 and the development is bisected from ground. Part of the site to the east of Station Road and north to south by Cattal Street and from east to west by Cattal Street is occupied by a large commercial nursery. the railway line, which together with other minor roads, The Victoria pub is located adjacent to the station, with divides the proposed development area into quadrants. a small number of individual residential dwellings, associated large gardens and horse paddocks dispersed GREEN across the site. A59 HAMMERTON

The adjacent land use largely comprises arable farmland bounded by a network of hedgerows with scattered field boundary trees, field ponds and small blocks of plantation woodland.

MALTKILN VILLAGE

KIRK HAMMERTON

A1 (M)

CATTAL

MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 8 9 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT 1.5 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION In parallel with the consultations undertaken by the as meetings with the Borough Council, County Council and Council as part of the Local Plan process, Oakgate Network Rail. have engaged directly with the local community and stakeholders to share information and obtain feedback The proposals in this document have been developed regarding the proposals for Maltkiln Village. from the original masterplan in response to comments and questions raised in Oakgate’s consultations to date, Oakgate’s consultations have included the publication specifically: of a dedicated website (www.maltkilnvillage.co.uk), presenting the proposals to public meetings of both Green • Repositioning the new A59 roundabout (which replaces Hammerton Parish Council and Hunsingore, Walshford the existing Whixley crossroads) & Cattal Parish Council, and mailing information leaflets to 5,000 addresses in the surrounding area. Oakgate has • Replanning the layout of the new primary school, also been in contact with representatives of the action community facilities and employment space so that groups in Green Hammerton and Kirk Hammerton, Kirk these are grouped more closely around Cattal railway Hammerton Parish Council and Flaxby Parish Council. This station process has allowed Oakgate to better understand and respond to local concerns and to evolve the proposals • Rerouting the internal roads south of the railway line to create a better place and one that can be delivered to reduce the potential for southbound traffic through logically over time. Cattal

All enquiries regarding the proposals have been answered Oakgate intend to involve local people and employers in individually by Oakgate, including those received via the the design process, either as part of the DPD process or as enquiry and contact facility on the Maltkiln Village website. part of their pre planning application consultation work. Oakgate have also had separate meetings with the This will be done at an appropriate time in the progress of individual local residents who are closest to the site, the the proposed Local Plan and the DPD to engage further owners of the commercial nursery and Victoria Inn, as well with local people and employers.

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Maltkiln Village offers a considerable opportunity to create a new, sustainable and distinctive settlement located to the south of the A59.

The scheme has clearly defined edges, does not coalesce with neighbouring villages and is sustainably centred around the existing railway station at Cattal, an established convenient and sustainable public transport link that will form the heart of this new and vibrant community.

This currently provides access from the new settlement to Harrogate in 16 minutes and York in 20 minutes, and plans for service improvements to increase both the frequency and capacity of trains on this line are already well advanced.

The site represents an appropriate and sustainable location to deliver a large scale development which has the capacity to deliver approximately 3,000 high- quality homes over the local plan period (up to 2035), including housing for older people and self build plots, to create a diverse housing offer that will meet the needs and priorities of a wide range of people.

The proposal takes consideration of the character of the area and will reflect the quality of the nearest existing settlements. The design of the proposed new village will evolve around the characteristics of the site: landscape, open water and ecological features will be retained and enhanced as part of creating an appropriate style of development for this rural setting.

The proposal includes a range of infrastructure improvements, including a new primary school, new car park for Cattal station, replacement of level crossings with new road and pedestrian bridges, replacement of the Whixley crossroads with a new roundabout and a new village centre. 2 A WELL CONNECTED PLACE

2.1 STRATEGIC LOCATION 2.2 GREEN NETWORK FIGURE 5: STRATEGIC CONCEPT: CONNECTED VILLAGES Maltkiln Village is strategically located between York and A comprehensive green network will retain and enhance Harrogate, centred around Cattal Station on the railway existing landscape features on the site. Local walking line which links these two centres and provides access to routes will be maintained, and additional routes provided Leeds, the East Coast Mainline and wider rail network. in order to offer walking and cycling connections between the new settlement and the nearest existing villages of Maltkiln Village is also located on the A59, a major Green Hammerton, Kirk Hammerton, Cattal and Whixley. east-west road, 3km east of junction 47 of the A1(M). This provides ready access to the motorway network, This will create a holistic, sustainable and well connected A1(M) Harrogate, York, Wetherby and Leeds. new settlement, with new community facilities that are readily accessible for both the new residents and the Village Centre existing local community. M K Cattal Station will form the hub of the proposed village 5 WHIXLEY centre on the site, and each quadrant of the site will be developed as a distinct place with multiple dedicated walking and cycling routes back to the village centre and HARROGATE A59 (15km) hub. HARROGATE (16 MIN BY RAIL) GREEN M K HAMMERTON 2 FIGURE 4: VILLAGE QUADRANTS LEEDS (54 MIN BY RAIL) M K A59 1 YORK (15km) MALTKILN VILLAGE KIRK YORK (20 MIN HAMMERTON BY RAIL) A1(M)

ORBITAL CONNECTION CATTAL

MALTKILN VILLAGE CENTRE HUNSINGORE

TOCKWITH

WEATHERBY LEEDS MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 14 (15km) (40km) 15 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT 3 OUR DESIGN VISION

3.1 MASTERPLAN CONCEPT FIGURE 6: CONCEPT Our vision for Maltkiln Village is for a highly accessible new the new settlement. The character of the village will seek settlement centred around the existing railway station at to reflect the high quality that is found in the settlements Cattal and based on Garden Village principles – setting which surround it. new buildings in extensive landscaping. It would deliver approximately 3,000 new homes of a variety of sizes (from An integrated and accessible movement network will 1 to 5 bedrooms), a variety of types (houses, bungalows provide sustainable connections for residents and visitors and apartments) and a variety of tenures (rent, shared to access the new community facilities to be provided as WHIXLEY ownership and open market sale). This would include part of Maltkiln Village, including a new primary school, homes specifically designed and managed for older local shops, a doctors’ surgery and multi-purpose rooms people, as well as serviced individual plots for people who for community uses, as well as buildings of different sizes wish to build their own homes. suitable for local businesses and employers. GREEN HAMMERTON The overall development would be delivered as a main Importantly, the Maltkiln Village proposals do not coalesce village centred around the railway station while a second with existing settlements and can be delivered without neighbourhood would lie separate, to the southeast, placing additional strain on existing community facilities. but connected by a village park. Both neighbourhoods will have a distinct design character, and encircled by structural landscaping to soften and screen the edges of

MALTKILN VILLAGE VILLAGE PARK KIRK HAMMERTON GREEN HAMMERTON CATTAL RAILWAY STATION KIRK HAMMERTON

CATTAL

A NEW SCHOOL RETAIL EMPLOYMENT

HUNSINGORE

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3.2 NATIONAL POLICY POSITION 3.3 LOCAL POLICY POSITION

The National Planning Policy Framework (“NPPF”) is clear 2• The social role – supporting strong, vibrant and The overarching objective of the NPPF is the delivery Harrogate’s adopted Local Plan comprises the following in its aims that nationally there needs to be a significant healthy communities, by providing the supply of of sustainable development supported by the planning documents: boost to the supply of housing. National policy sets out housing required to meet the needs of present and system and the NPPF includes a presumption in favour of a clear and explicit agenda, outlining that Local Planning future generations; and by creating a high-quality built sustainable development. Paragraph 14 sets out that for • Harrogate Borough Local Plan (2001) (Saved Policies); Authorities (LPAs) should be delivering a wide choice of environment, with accessible local services that reflect decision-taking this means: high quality homes, that they should widen opportunities the community’s needs and support its health, social • Policies Map (2001); for home ownership and create sustainable, inclusive and and cultural well-being. • Approving development proposals that accord with the mixed communities in a sustainable manner (paragraph development plan without delay; and • Harrogate Borough Core Strategy (2009); and 50). For Harrogate, this means providing housing that truly reflects local need for both urban and rural communities. • Where the development plan is absent, silent or • Supplementary Planning Documents As part of widening the opportunities for home ownership, It means facilitating access to high quality health and social relevant policies are out of date, granting permission LPAs are also expected to identify the size, type, tenure care, as well as other everyday facilities and amenities. unless; The adopted development plan is considerably out of and range of housing that is required within the local Where settlements are unable to sustain the required date, giving weight to the requirements of the NPPF in the authority area, to ensure that local needs are met. The growth, new settlements can be created to ensure that »» Any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly determination of planning applications. government aims to facilitate more people building or the benefits are balanced within the Harrogate District and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when commissioning their own homes, with the intention to and existing communities and services are not put under assessed against the policies in the NPPF taken as a The Council is also in the process of producing a new Local make this form of housing a more mainstream housing unnecessary pressure. Oakgate are in agreement with whole; or Plan for the district. The plan sets out the broad spatial option. HBC that a new settlement provides the most appropriate planning and policy framework for the Harrogate District solution for HBC to meet their identified housing need »» Specific policies in the NPPF indicate development up to 2035. It includes a long-term vision and strategic Paragraph 7 of the NPPF states that there are three for new homes in the district over the plan period and should be restricted. objectives, strategic policies, site specific allocations and dimensions to sustainable development: economic, social recognise the long-term benefits that a new settlement can development management policies to guide development, and environmental. Paragraph 8 further notes that “these bring. The Government openly supports alternative development as well as a broad location for growth for a new roles should not be undertaken in isolation, because they concepts, notably new settlements providing for longer settlement. Once, adopted the new Local Plan will form are mutually dependent” and that to achieve sustainable 3• The environmental role – contributing to protecting term development needs in a sustainable manner. the District’s Development Plan and will be used to guide development, “economic, social and environmental gains and enhancing our natural, built and historic Paragraph 52 of the NPPF notes that: growth in the Borough up to 2035. should be sought jointly and simultaneously through the environment, improving biodiversity, minimising waste planning system”. and pollution, mitigating and adapting to climate “The supply of new homes can sometimes be best A publication version of the Harrogate District Local Plan change. achieved through planning for larger scale development, was published in January 2018 which is currently subject to 1• The economic role – ensuring that sufficient land of such as new settlements or extensions to existing a 6- week period of consultation from 26th January until 9th the right type is available in the right places at the right It is therefore essential that proposed developments for villages and towns that follow the principles of Garden March 2018. time to support the growth of innovation – such as the Harrogate incorporate the retention and further creation Cities. Working with the support of their communities, employment areas provided within Maltkiln Village. of green infrastructure networks through the protection local planning authorities should consider whether In order to meet the need for new homes in the most and linkage of landscapes, biodiversity sites, heritage sites, such opportunities provide the best way of achieving sustainable locations the majority of new housing and Oakgate identifies that, for Harrogate, this means green spaces and paths; protecting and enhancing the sustainable development”. employment growth is proposed in the District’s main delivering growth for the benefit of the existing and future district’s natural resources. settlements. However, there are insufficient suitable residents, through the provision of high quality new The proposed extension at Maltkiln Village therefore is and available sites in the main settlements or in other employment sites in accessible locations, as well as the in line with national objectives to use alternative means settlements included in the settlement hierarchy to meet homes to support new economic sites. They believe that to secure sustainable development and help meet local this need in full, therefore, a new settlement is being the areas for employment proposed within the Maltkiln housing requirements. proposed which will help to meet the need within the plan Village Masterplan support this element of sustainable period and beyond. development.

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As part of the process in respect of the preparation of stakeholders and the local community and will include a the new Local Plan, the Council has considered and concept plan and place making parameters, which will be consulted on a number of options for the location of a new incorporated into any future planning applications. The settlement and a series of reports have been prepared to policy also sets out that a phasing and implementation support this including: strategy will be produced, which will identify how the rate of development will be linked to the provision • Housing Background Paper, January 2018 of the necessary social, physical and environmental infrastructure. • Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA), June 2017 Oakgate has fully engaged in the plan making process and has made representations to the plan at all stages, • New Settlement Background Paper, November 2017 supporting the allocation of a new settlement. Oakgate are preparing separate representations on the publication • New Settlement Report, July 2017 version.

The reports have considered the various merits of each Oakgate appreciate that there is an acute need for a new proposed new settlement site in detail and concluded on settlement outside of the main urban areas of the district the most appropriate option. and consider that a new settlement at Maltkiln Village will provide the necessary social, physical and environmental The Council identify their chosen location for a new infrastructure required to deliver a sustainable new settlement under draft policies GS2 and DM4 which settlement to meet the needs of the district. identify a broad location for growth. This area includes the land at Maltkiln Village and has been selected based on the The Council recognise the need for a new settlement, evidence gathered and assessments undertaken. located in this part of the district, and within the strategic transport corridors of the A1(M) and A59, to help deliver Policy GS2 ‘Growth Strategy to 2035’ sets out that a site for much needed housing in the district. Oakgate agree a new settlement will be allocated within this area through that the land at Maltkiln is the most sustainable and the adoption of a separate Development Plan Document appropriate location for the new settlement and this (DPD) and that this will be brought forward in accordance document provides further evidence that the land at with the development principles outlined in Policy DM4. Maltkiln Village represents a sustainable and sequentially preferable location for development that will account for Policy DM4 ‘Green Hammerton/Cattal Broad Location for a significant proposition of new housing over the plan Growth’ sets out that the DPD will establish the boundary, period, up to 2035. Oakgate recognise the importance nature and form of a new settlement and provides detailed of working with the Council and community to achieve guidance for the development of the DPD. It stipulates an optimum solution for a new settlement over the that the DPD will be produced in consultation with key forthcoming plan period.

MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 20 21 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT Landscape Strategy Historic Context

As one of the underpinning principles of the site plan development, the intention is to lead with the landscape, then consider the built fabric - where the landscape informs the location, layout and design of the development where appropriate. FIGURE 7: HISTORIC PLAN CIRCA 1900

Following reviewing the baseline information, such as Landscape Character Asessments.5 SITE the first stepHISTORY to developing a strategy &is to lookLANDSCAPE at the site SETTING and surrounding area, as well as the historical landscape. This is typically shown as the existing site with landscape features identified (tree and hedgerows, areas of other vegetation, watercourses, buildings, structures and infrastructure)5.1 HISTORIC as well as CONTEXT adjacent land uses. At a local level, the site lies within Landscape Character Site boundary shown overlaid onto historic map circa. Area (LCA) 95: Whixley Arable Farmland, which comprises 1900 to provide an understanding of the historical context of gently undulating landform characterised by well of the site, previous uses and field patterns, which appears wooded settlements within relatively open farmland. generally unchanged over 100 years. Farmland comprises of medium to large, regular arable fields bound by a mix of hedges and fencing, with sparse The historic landscape of the site and local area appears to woodland cover except around settlements. The large be defined by medium sized fields, however the large fields plant nursery within the site is identified as having make up the western site area, which are evident today. impacted upon landscape character, particularly due to the contrasting land use and coniferous hedges associated While a large number of the medium field boundaries with the nursery and residential developments in the area evident in 1900 have been lost, there appears to have been which are visual detractors. limited vegetation cover, such as woodland, in the area. Local landscape guidelines aim to integrate development Cattal station and rail line are dominant features within within landscape pattern, including encouraging native the historical landscape. The existing minor roads of planting around the nursery sites. The aim to protect Cattal Street, Stephenson’s Lane and Gilsthwaite Lane and enhance the setting of villages and farmsteads states are all visible, and an unnamed minor road follows the that development should not impact upon tree cover, approximate route of the current A59. field pattern and settlement pattern; should respect local FIGURE 8: AERIAL PRESENT DAY landform and tree planting around villages can help to Historic Plan Circa 1900 The plant nursery is already a significant use in the area define development limits, and account should be taken but occupies a smaller site than the current commercial of the characteristic pattern of tree and woodland cover nursery, (Johnsons of Whixley). to integrate villages with their surroundings. Finally, the landscape guidelines aim to develop links across the Site boundary shown overlaid onto historic map circa. 1900 to provide an understanding of the historical context of the site, previous uses and field patterns, which appears generally unchanged in over 100 years. 5.2 LANDSCAPE SETTING landscape both by improving and maintaining the footpath network, and encouraging the creation of wildlife corridors. The historic landscape of the site and local area appears to be defined by medium sized fields, however the large fields make up the western site area, which are evident today. While a large number of the medium field boundaries evident The site is located within the National Character Area 30 in 1900 have been lost, there appears to have been limited vegetation cover, such as woodland, in the area. Southern Magnesian Limestone, which forms a narrow Cattal station and rail line are dominant features within the historical landscape. Existing minor roads of Cattal Street, band of elevated land running north-south. At a County Stepehnson’s Lane, Gilsthwaite Lane are evident. The current A59 is losely aligned with what was at this stage a minor scale, the site lies within Landscape Character Type (LCT) road (unnamed on this historical map). 6 Magnesian Limestone Ridge which is described as a A masterplan approach to development within The plant nursery, while evident at this point, was limited to the area north of Gilsthwaite Lane and Kirk Hammerton low ridge of gently rolling landform, covered by a pattern the site would enable these aims to be integrated Beck. of fertile farmland and wooded estates, with large-scale into the layout of a new settlement, which could arable fields dominating the landscape and facilitating deliver Green Infrastructure that enhances the key long-views, whilst the landform and pattern of land use characteristics of the landscape and assimilates the provide an intimate scale and grain. The site is located new settlement into the wider landscape setting. within a transitional area within the County LCT as it is bisected by County LCT 24 River Floodplain to the south, along the River Nidd valley.

56 | CATTAL | 57 DesignMALTKILN Document VISION DOCUMENT / 22 23 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT FIGURE 9: FACILITIES PLAN 6 SUSTAINABILITY The following section identifies how Maltkiln Village would deliver sustainable and positive growth. The proximity of WHIXLEY existing services, leisure and other local infrastructure within 2km of the centre of the site has been mapped.

6.1 FACILITIES 6.2 ACCESSIBILITY Local Amenities Bus & Rail 2KM The area surrounding the site is well served by a number There is currently one bus service through the site, of pubs and restaurants. The Victoria (public house) is sited the number 3 bus which runs from Boroughbridge to GREEN HAMMERTON within the proposed village centre of Maltkiln Village and Hunsingore via Cattal station. This service also stops the proposed movement network would make this easily at Green Hammerton, Kirk Hammerton, Whixley, Little A59 accessible on foot and by bike from all parts of the site. Ouseburn and Great Ouseburn. The primary road layout There are also existing pubs (including the Anchor Inn and of the masterplan will be designed to provide a suitable Bay Horse) at Whixley and Great Hammerton. route for this existing bus service and funding from the development could be used to support increases in both A number of sports clubs currently operate in the area, the frequency and routes of local bus services between the including Whixley, Great Hammerton and Kirk Hammerton new village and existing settlements. Cricket Clubs. Sports Playing Fields are also located at Green Hammerton. Children’s play areas are located at Green Cattal Station is centrally located within Maltkiln Village Hammerton and Kirk Hammerton adjacent to playing fields. providing direct train services between Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds. The frequency of the Education & Healthcare current service is generally hourly but increases to two The two closest primary schools to the site are Green trains per hour during peak times. Hammerton Railway Hammerton Church of England Primary School and Kirk Station is on the same line and is located approximately KIRK Hammerton Church of England Primary School, both are 1.3km to the east of the site. HAMMERTON within 2km of the site. Cycle and Pedestrian Routes A1 (M) The closest secondary schools are Boroughbridge High There is a low density of Public Rights of Way (PRoWs) in School and King James’s School at Knaresborough, these are the local area, with no footpaths crossing the main area both within 12km of the site. Queen Ethelburga’s College is of the site, however there is opportunity to enhance the a private school located 3.6km to the north east of the site existing path network and link into existing paths and Key which offers both primary and secondary education. PRoWs. Place of Worship The closest GP surgery is Springfield Surgery, located less The whole of the proposed Maltkiln Village development Community Centre than 1km away in Green Hammerton. The surgery takes is within a 1.2km distance of Cattal station. Each of the patients from a wide area, not just the surrounding existing four quadrants envisaged by the masterplan would be Local Shops settlements. connected to the station, the new village centre and the Food and Drink surrounding existing road and footpath network by new The nearest dental surgeries are in Knaresborough and dedicated circular walking and cycling routes. Recreational Facility ROUTE Mon - Sat Sun Journey Time Wetherby, the closest is Glen Lea Dental Suite in Wetherby, School HOURLY approximately 11km from the site. Highways TO YORK HOURLY 20-24 MIN (2X DURING PEAK) The site is located adjacent to the A59 which is a significant GP Surgery HOURLY The site is located midway between Harrogate District east-west route linking Harrogate and York, leading to the TO HARROGATE HOURLY 17-20 MIN (2X DURING PEAK) Hospital (16km to the west) and York Hospital (20km to the North West beyond Harrogate. The nearby A1(M), accessed Railway Station HOURLY east). via the A59, provides access to other parts of Yorkshire, the TO LEEDS HOURLY 55 MIN Bus Stop (2X DURING PEAK) North East of England, the Midlands, The South East and London. MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 24 25 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT FIGURE 10: SITE ASSESSMENT 7 SITE ASSESSMENT A series of technical reports have been prepared to further understand the potential opportunities and constraints for development on this site. This section will summarise the key points of each report.

A59 7.1 TOPOGRAPHY & LAND USE The moderate slope of the land and lack of artificial land The site is relatively flat, sloping upwards towards the drains indicate that the site is reasonably well draining. north. The surrounding area is characterised by gentle Other than Kirk Hammerton Beck (believed to be a rolling hills, typically varying between 40m and 20m naturally occurring watercourse) there are no land drains AOD, although the gently undulating landform rises up or other watercourses within the study area. to 45m and 50m AOD in places, including between the KIRK HAMMERTON BECK site and Green Hammerton to the north. To the south, The flood risk to the site has been established through a the landform falls gently towards the River Nidd valley, review of the Environment Agency modelled flood outlines which forms a gentle valley through the limestone ridge for fluvial and surface water flooding, analysis of LiDAR formation. data and consultation with statutory consultees. Based on a review of the available information, flood risk from The majority of the site is managed for arable crop all sources has been assessed and classified in terms of production with smaller grass fields and paddocks level of risk (i.e. low, medium or high). Other than a small interspersed throughout the area, in particular around section of the east of the site around Kirk Hammerton Beck existing settlements and farmsteads. Field size is typically which is located in Flood Zone 3 (indicating a high risk of medium to large scale and bound by a mix of neglected or flooding) the site is within Flood Zone 1 and at a low risk of over-managed hedgerows and fencing. flooding. There are some localised pockets of medium risk surface water flooding. The commercial and plant nursery introduces a change in land use, and the contrast with arable land is emphasised In terms or site runoff and storage requirements t can by the use of foreign planting and coniferous hedges be assumed that roughly 10% of the site area will being associated with the nursery. required for surface water management. However, this requirement can be reduced significantly by using a 7.2 UTILITIES hierarchical system of storage, utilising source, local and There are a number of existing services within the site site based measures. that will be diverted or protected during the development Key programme, but they do not represent a barrier to 7.4 ECOLOGY development. A preliminary Ecological Appraisal was undertaken which Railway comprised a ecological desk study and field survey carried Railway Station 7.3 DRAINAGE AND FLOODING out in December 2016. Flood Zone 1/30 A Flood Risk and Drainage Constraints note has been Flood Zone 1/1000 undertaken for the site. It identifies that the site is Much of the area comprises relatively open and expansive Pond / Waterbody moderately undulating with two distinct areas of arable farmland on gently undulating ground, which higher topography intersected by an area of lower lying is enclosed by a network of hedgerows. A large Hedgerow topography giving the area a profile of a shallow valley. commercial nursery extends to approximately 31 ha Woodland Through the low lying centre of the valley runs Kirk across three separate blocks, whilst much of the Ecological Constraint Hammerton Beck from west to east through the site. remaining area comprises various properties, associated Archaeological Constraint large gardens and horse paddocks. Listed Building Nursery PRoW

MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 26 27 / MALTKILNRIVER VISION NIDD DOCUMENT The adjacent land use largely comprises arable • The site contains only one listed structure, a Grade II farmland bounded by a network of hedgerows with Listed milepost at the northern edge of the site which scattered field boundary trees, field ponds and small has been retained in the proposals. Two of the closest blocks of plantation woodland. listed buildings to the development are Providence FIGURE 11: HERITAGE AND ARCHEOLOGY PLAN House (Grade II listed) immediately to the north of the Although several potential ecological constraints to site and Old Thornville (Grade II*) to the southwest. the proposed development have been identified, It is The potential for adverse impact on their respective considered that it affords significant opportunities settings will be taken into account as the design work for biodiversity enhancement (and net gains in progresses, and appropriate landscaping and screening biodiversity), which should focus on the retention and will be incorporated into the masterplan to protect their enhancement of the various components of the local setting. ecological network. • The site is not within a designated Conservation Area Recommendations for further survey have been made (CA). A number of the villages in the wider area contain to address the ecological constraints to the proposed designated Conservation Areas, (Whixley, Green development identified during the Preliminary Ecological Hammerton and Kirk Hammerton). Kirk Hammerton is Appraisal, and to inform an Ecological Impact Assessment the closest CA, this is located approximately 335m from (EcIA) to be submitted with a planning application. All the eastern boundary of the site. The heritage report necessary detailed ecological surveys will commence in confirms that the proposals would have not harm the Spring 2018. appearance and character of the Kirk Hammerton Conservation Area, and its immediate connection Statutory designations with its rural surroundings would not be affected. The The site is not part of or adjacent to any statutory separation distance between Maltkiln Village and Kirk designations. The only statutory designation of Hammerton would prevent coalescence between the international importance for nature conservation within 10 settlements, maintain the sense of openness, and the km of the proposed development is Kirk Deighton Special masterplan includes a substantial element of boundary Area of Conservation (SAC) , approximately 6.88 km to the landscaping to screen views from the village. south-west of the site. The nearest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is located 0.89km to the south of the site, at • A Bronze Age barrow has been recorded towards Aubert Ings which has been designated in order to protect the south of the site and a buffer between this and a range of flora that grows adjacent to the River Nidd. the development has been incorporated into the masterplan. Non-Statutory Designations Key There are no Local Nature Reserves (LNR) within or • Allerton Castle (Grade I) and its associated Registered adjacent to the site. There are only two Site of Importance Park and Garden (Grade II) are located over 2km Ancient Battlefield for Nature Conservation (SINCS) within 2 km of the site, to the west of the site. A site visit to this heritage Register of Parks and Syke Dike Willows (1km) and Tockwith Ings (1.2km) to the asset has been undertaken and it is not considered Gardens South East of the site. that the development would harm views to, from or Conservation Area within the park due to the topography and vegetation I Listed 7.5 HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGY between it and the site. Boundary landscaping would II Listed The following heritage and archaeology features have been be incorporated into the masterplan to screen the II* Listed identified within a 5km radius of the site: proposed settlement from distant views and integrate it Scheduled Ancient into the wider landscape. Monument

MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 28 29 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT 7.6 LANDSCAPE Existing Landscape Features 7.7 LANDSCAPE OPPORTUNITIES AND Landscape Opportunities The wider landscape context is characterised by medium Key landscape features have been identified within the CONSTRAINTS • Retention of boundary trees and hedges where to large fields that are generally regular, and enclosed by site and adjacent areas (tree and hedgerows, areas of Maltkiln Village benefits from being located south of and possible, particularly in relation to proposed Green neglected or over-managed hedgerows, with occasional other vegetation, watercourses, buildings, structures lying below the A59 which, along with roadside vegetation, Infrastructure and built edges; treed hedgerows and woodland blocks creating a layered and infrastructure) as well as adjacent land uses and provides screening from this highway. The landscape is effect that encloses open views. The landform, comprising development areas: characterised by a regular arable field pattern over a gently • Replace the commercial nursery and associated foreign of a limestone ridge, forms a subtle feature within the undulating landscape, although the large commercial planting with residential development that responds to landscape, dropping down towards the River Nidd valley • The site is dominated by large agricultural fields with nursery and existing infrastructure have impacted on the landform and landscape pattern, and is set within that gently cuts through the ridge, becoming more hedgerow boundaries. There are some scattered trees the rural character of the landscape and its sense of native hedgerows, tree belts and woodland blocks that undulating and elevated to the north-west, with woodland and small woodland blocks within the site. The majority remoteness and tranquillity. Existing field boundaries, reinforce the local landscape grain; blocks more frequent towards the north-west. Small of the existing vegetation is focussed along the railway whilst varied in condition, do provide some enclosure, woodland blocks are typically located on the boundaries line embankments, creating a strong green corridor particularly as they are layered in views across the rising • Create Green Infrastructure corridors that provide of the site, with few within the site itself. A number of running east to west through the site. land; however tall structures are prominent within the habitat and access connectivity through the landscape, watercourses and drains run through the area, and field landscape. and retain existing hedgerows, trees, ponds, water ponds are characteristic. Kirk Hammerton Beck is the • A few woodland blocks to the site boundaries create courses, woodland blocks and PRoW corridors; main watercourse through the site. some features of note, however these are relatively The landscape has a transitional character, being isolated and therefore limited in their value. more wooded to the north west and influenced by the • Positive management and enhancement of existing The linear nature of roads and the railway line through river valley landscape to the south, with infrastructure woodland, hedgerows and hedgerow trees; the site and its immediate context are emphasised due to • Kirk Hammerton Beck is another landscape feature that interrupting the natural grain of the landscape. the associated hedgerow trees and tree belts. The tree- provides some value to the site. There are some, limited • Contribute towards the White Rose Forest Community lined A59 forms the northern boundary of the site, and the areas of vegetation associated with the Beck. A small number of lanes dissect the site providing access Forest, using historic field boundaries to structure Harrogate railway line cuts directly through the site from to the wider area, including Gilsthwaite Lane that runs proposed woodland blocks, extending the pattern of east to west. Historical Field Boundaries east-west through the centre of the site, this is partially woodland blocks into the development area following It is clear from the historical mapping that large areas of interrupted by the railway line although a number of the grain of the landform and field patterns, particularly Surrounding the site, the villages and hamlet of Green field boundary vegetation within the site and surrounding bridges and level crossings aid connectivity. Two PRoWs to the west; Hammerton, Kirk Hammerton and Cattal are typically area have been removed over the last century, resulting run to the west and east of the site. wooded or associated with mature vegetation, and have in large field patterns. This has left isolated areas of • Develop links across the landscape through the creation an intimate setting within the more open agricultural vegetation with poor connectivity. Despite the rising landform and relatively open nature of new pedestrian / cycle and bridalway links to tie in landscape. The settlements are not prominent within the of the landscape, the site is visually well contained, with existing PRoWs and lanes; landscape. Green Hammerton lies between approximately To identify suitable opportunities for new green particularly in views from the existing villages and hamlets 20m and 40m AOD, separated from the site by Coney connections, the previously lost historical field in the surrounding landscape, and is considered to have • Reinforce the existing structural vegetation to maintain Garth Hill; Kirk Hammerton lies between 15m and 25m boundaries have been overlaid onto the masterplan to capacity to accommodate development that responds to separation between new and existing villages, and to AOD to the east of the site; and Cattal between 15m and aid understanding of those boundaries and reinforce the existing features and characteristics of the site and assimilate development into the landscape; 20m AOD. The itself site lies between 30m and 45m AOD. the areas of vegetation (woodland and tree belts) that landform. remain. The historic field boundaries could help to inform • Enhance recreational opportunities for new and existing There are no landscape designations within the site or the footprint of proposed woodland blocks to help to The size of the developable area enables the masterplan residents, including form and informal open space its immediate context, and there are no recorded Tree assimilate development into the landscape and contribute to introduce new green infrastructure, open space and provision; Preservation Orders (TPO) located within or adjacent to to habitat enhancement and the White Rose Community habitat linkages on site which complements the existing the land. Landscape features comprise predominantly of Forest. local landscape character in accordance with Harrogate’s • Enhance the setting of the Kirk Hammerton Beck. hedgerows in varied condition, and occasional tree belts Green Infrastructure SPD (2014). Extensive landscape along field boundaries, with some coniferous hedgerows buffers have been incorporated into the Masterplan associated with the commercial nursery, and garden around existing landscape features, properties, the PROW species around residential properties. Kirk Hammerton and potential to reinforce existing field boundaries to Beck runs through the site, and there are occasional field assimilate the proposed built form into the landscape. ponds.

MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 30 31 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT Landscape Constraints FIGURE 12: LANDSCAPE PRINCIPLES PLAN The identified constraints for residential development are 7.8 SITE ASSESSMENT SUMMARY as follows: There are no technical constraints that Oakgate is • The site is outside out any settlement boundary and aware of that would prevent development on this site. would require a robust masterplan to ensure the The site constraints have been identified on Figure scale of development is appropriate to the form and 13 and Figure 17 in which the illustrative masterplan character of the surrounding landscape character and has taken into account during the design of Maltkiln retains the rural character of nearby villages; Village.

• Kirk Hammerton Conservation Area is located beyond The site has good access to a strong highway network, the eastern boundary of the site. Enhancing and desirable topography for development and would positively managing existing landscape features, set not result in any significant landscape or ecological within a landscape buffer along the eastern boundary impacts. A majority of the site is within Flood Zone 1, of the site would help to reduce the visual impact and apart from a small area along Kirk Hammerton Beck prevent coalescence with Kirk Hammerton; and which will not be developed. Extensive landscaping along the beck and an appropriate SUDS strategy for • PRoW 15.132/1/1 crosses the south eastern boundary the overall development will ensure that there is no of the site, however this can be incorporated within the adverse impact on flood risk both on and off site. green landscape corridor to ensure there is a buffer between the built development and Kirk Hammerton. The site also provides a host of opportunities. Set around landscape and ecology features the green • Where areas of greater landscape and visual constraints network could form a significant destination for the have been identified the masterplan could respond in existing communities of the surrounding settlements terms of landscape mitigation as well lower density built who can take advantage of the network of circular forms. pedestrian and cycle paths.

With the development also comes the opportunity to Key improve the safety of existing rail crossings as well as to the infrastructure at Cattal station.

MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 32 33 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT 8 DESIGN EVOLUTION FIGURE 14: MASTERPLAN EVOLUTION: PLACEMAKING SKETCH (2018) Creating A New Distinct Place

At its heart is a new village centre focused around the Safe and pleasant pedestrian and cycle routes will connect existing Cattal railway station and comprising a mix of through the main village and across a new Village Park uses that could include retail, commercial, education connecting the distinguishable areas of built form. This community as well as an expansion to the railway car park. piece of significant green space will be easily accessible to all residents and reflects the character and principles of Crucially, the village centre will provide a variety of The Stays in Harrogate, albeit at a different scale. residential accommodation across a densities range that will help create a place of significant character and one Connection is key and primary consideration of the which is easily identifiable as Maltkiln Village. masterplan approach. New walking and cycling routes will be created that permeate through the site and connect Beyond the main village, which is focused around the with the surrounding path network. As such, this will railway station, an additional new neighbourhood would provide new residents with the opportunity to access the be created to the south east. This neighbourhood provides nearby railway station on foot or by bicycle. the opportunity to create a place of separate and distinct character, potentially delivered through lower densities.

FIGURE 13: CONCEPT MASTERPLAN (2016) FIGURE 15: MASTERPLAN STRUCTURE: PLACEMAKING PLAN (2018)

Link Road to A59 Railway Station and Crossing (pedestrian)

Railway Crossing (vehicle and pedestrian)

Realise the opportunity to create a heart

Railway Crossing (vehicle and pedestrian)

Realise the potential for extensive parkland and links to broader green 64 | | 65 Design Document network

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FIGURE 16: GREEN NETWORK FIGURE 17: PLACEMAKING / BLOCK STRUCTURE & GRAIN FIGURE 18: RESIDENTIAL DENSITY FIGURE 19: ACCESS & CIRCULATION

Medium Density (25-40 dph)

Low Density (15-25 dph)

Low Density Edge (under 15 dph)

The design approach has utilised the site’s landscape These spaces will vary in appearance, scale and use, from Density Two new / upgraded road accesses will be provided across setting, together with an appropriate response to key a formal village green in the north to a significant new To support successful placemaking and deliver a mixed the railway line, forming vehicle access point to later features and characteristics, to create a locally distinctive village park south of the railway line. Further to this there community, a range of residential densities will be development phases of the village. development that seeks to create a high quality new place. will be new woodland, areas of bio-rich habitat as well as provided. These will also help to define character areas community growing areas. and will respond to adjacent land uses and infrastructure Secondary streets will connect with the primary route The concept is illustrated by the diagrams above and has e.g. higher densities close to the village centre, railway forming ‘loops’ and ensuring that the development is the following elements: Whilst the form and final location of SuDS is subject to station alongside the school and alongside main transport legible and permeable. From these routes a range of more detailed site investigation, it is likely to include routes. residential streets, including shared surfaces and lanes, will Green Network swales and attenuation ponds located in response to site be taken. A simple hierarchy of routes will be established Movement corridors through the site will capitalise on topography. Access and Circulation throughout the proposed development that is reflective of opportunities to create green links. These links will be The primary vehicle gateways to the site will be delivered their role and function. made most distinctly along the railway corridors and along Placemaking / Block Structure from the A59 on the northern boundary and from the Kirk Hammerton Beck. In order to successfully deliver a place of distinct character Gilsthwaite Lane to the east and Cattal Street from the and a new settlement which offers a high quality of life, south. By connecting to existing footpaths a permeable and the village should be legible and permeable. There should accessible new settlement will be created with a strong be areas of differing character that is reflected in width In order to prevent ‘rat running’ straight up Cattal Street and natural sense of integration with its context. of streets, size of blocks and which should all be well towards the A59, the primary road network within Maltkiln connected to each other as well as local amenities, public village will divert traffic off Cattal Street and through the Green spaces throughout the proposed new settlement transport and green spaces. new village. Furthermore, the existing crossing at Cattal will provide attractive, functional and accessible places for railway station will be closed to vehicle traffic but open to leisure and recreation, whilst defining the character of the It is proposed that the urban grain within the village centre pedestrians and cyclists. proposed development. should reflect that of existing villages and be legible as the heart of the new settlement.

MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 36 37 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT FIGURE 20: ILLUSTRATIVE MASTERPLAN 10 DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION

The illustrative masterplan has been developed in A summary of key masterplan components are as follows: response to the challenges and opportunities presented through the site assessment and summarised within this 1• Whixley crossroads replaced by a new roundabout on document. The masterplan demonstrates the deliverability the A59 of a minimum of approximately 3,000 new homes through 1 a high quality sustainable new settlement. 2• New Primary School

Maltkiln Village will have at its core the existing Cattal 3• New car park located opposite Cattal Station and the 8 Station rail halt and a new vibrant village centre containing Victoria Inn a mix of uses with the potential for retail, commercial and 4 2 community uses. 4• Mixed-use areas comprising a GP surgery, convenience store, cafe and multi purpose activity rooms and 3 11 Winding through the settlement will be a main movement 7 corridor the character of which will change depending on 5• Retirement Homes will be provided as part of an Extra 6 9 its proximity to the village centre. This route will be able Care scheme close the new Village Centre 7 to carry buses which means that all residents of Maltkiln 4 Village will live within 400m of a bus stop. It is expected 6• Existing level crossing closed and replaced with new 12 that while bus services will connect residents to the railway bridge for pedestrian and cycle access only 10 stations, it will also be easily accessible on foot or by 5 bicycle via a range of high quality paths running through 7• New road bridge over the railway the settlement either on streets or within the many high 11 quality open spaces and new village park. 8• Village Green

14 9• Sport pitches

13 10• Village Park

11• Community Growing Area Key 9 14 12• Employment use up to a maximum of 5ha

13• Potential relocation site for the commercial nursery

14• Cattal Street to be diverted through the Site to avoid ‘rat run’

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10.1 LAND USE AND AMOUNT FIGURE 21: LAND USE PLAN Deliverability Criteria Assessment of the Suitability of Maltkiln Village

The PPG advises that plan makers should assess the suitability of the identified use of mix of uses of a particular site including consideration of the type of development that may meet the needs of the community.

Assessing the suitability of sites for development should be guided by:

• The development plan, emerging plan policy and national policy; and

• Market and industry requirements in that housing market.

Plan makers will be required to consider the appropriateness of identified constraints on site and whether such constraints may be overcome.

The following factors should also be considered to assess a site’s suitability for development now or in the future:

• Physical limitations or problems such as access, infrastructure, ground conditions, flood risk, hazardous risks, pollution or contamination;

• Potential impacts including the effect upon landscapes including landscape features, nature and heritage conservation;

Residential • Appropriateness and likely market attractiveness for the type of development proposed;

Mixed Use / Village Centre • Contribution to regeneration priority area; and Employment SUITABLE • Environmental/amenity impacts experienced by would be occupiers and neighbouring areas. Education

Village Car Park The site is suitable for residential led development as:

Extra Care & Retirement Homes • It is identified in the Council’s Local Plan as their chosen location for a new settlement under draft policies GS2 ‘Growth Strategy to 2035’ and DM4 ‘Green Hammerton/Cattal Broad Self-Build Areas Location for Growth’;

Open Space • It offers a sustainable location for development and is strategically located between York and Harrogate, centred around Cattal Station on the railway line which links these two centres and Land Use Total (ha) % provides access to Leeds, the East Coast Mainline and wider rail network; A new village of approximately 3,000 homes will have a population of approximately 7,000 people • It is located on the A59, a major east-west road, 3km east of junction 47 of the A1(M), providing RESIDENTIAL once complete. A settlement at this scale will require C. 3 HA OF WHICH IS MIXED- c. 100 ha 60.2% ready access to the motorway network, Harrogate, York, Wetherby and Leeds; a range of local amenities and services. These are USE/VILLAGE CENTRE represented in the plan above and table opposite. PRIMARY SCHOOL c. 1.6 ha 1.0% • It would contribute to the creation of sustainable mixed communities through the delivery NEW CAR PARK c. 1.2 ha 0.7% of an appropriate type and mix of new homes, employment opportunities, and community facilities for the area; Given that the development proposals are at an early EMPLOYMENT USE c. 5 ha 3.0% stage, it is expected that through stakeholder and GREEN • It would provide significant improvements to Cattal station and a safe road junction on the INFRASTRUCTURE 58.2 ha 35.1% A59, in addition to the provision of affordable housing and specialist housing for older people; community engagement the mix and quantum of land C. 3.8 HA OF WHICH IS uses will evolve. MIXED-USE/VILLAGE CENTRE • It will deliver at least 3000 new homes and up to 7,896 sqm of employment space by 2035; TOTAL c.166 ha 100%

MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT / 40 41 / MALTKILN VISION DOCUMENT Deliverability Criteria Assessment of the Suitability of Maltkiln Village Development Appraisal Conclusion Overall the site represents a ‘deliverable’ and ‘developable’ • The topography of the site does not form a constraint to development and suitable development site for a new settlement which offers the development platforms can be provided; opportunity to provide a significant contribution towards • The majority of the site lies within Flood Zone 1 and therefore is at low risk of flooding and the delivery of homes required in Harrogate both during whilst there is a small area of land within Flood Zone 3, no development is proposed on this and beyond the plan period. area; In respect of the guidance set out within NPPF and the • The development offers significant opportunities for biodiversity enhancement (and net gains PPG, the site represents a ‘deliverable’ site that is available in biodiversity); SUITABLE now, offers a suitable location for a new settlement and • There are no overriding heritage constraints; there is a reasonable prospect

• The development takes consideration of the character of the area and will reflect the quality of that development can be delivered on the site within the the nearest existing settlements; and next five years, throughout and beyond the plan period.

• The sites constraints have been taken account of in the masterplan process and there are no identified constraints that would preclude development from coming forward.

As demonstrated in this document, a thorough assessment of the site’s constraints has been undertaken which has guided the proposed masterplan options and concepts for the site. No major constraints have been identified that would preclude the development of the site.

Deliverability Criteria Assessment of the Suitability of Maltkiln Village

The PPG advises that a site is considered available when, on the best information available, there is confidence that there are no legal or ownership problems, such as unresolved multiple ownerships ransom strips tenancies or operational requirements of landowners.

This will often mean that the land is controlled by a developer or landowner who has expressed an intention to develop, or the landowner has expressed an intention to sell. AVAILABLE Consideration should also be given to the delivery record of the developers or landowners putting forward sites, and whether the planning background of a site shows a history of unimplemented permissions.

Oakgate has agreements will the landowners, as well as the funds and mechanisms to bring the land forward and are committed to the development of a sustainable new settlement on the site. The proposed site is free of any significant constraints and the developer and their team of development professionals are ready to deliver this site in consultation with key stakeholders.

Deliverability Criteria Assessment of the Suitability of Maltkiln Village

The PPG states that a site is considered achievable for development where there is a reasonable prospect that the particular type of development will be developed on the site at a particular point in time. This is essentially a judgement about the economic viability of the site and the capacity of the developer to complete and let or sell the development over a certain period of time. ACHIEVABLE Oakgate has the resources and commitment to ensure that development will be delivered within the plan period. A thorough assessment of the marketability and economic viability of the development of the site has been undertaken, including an assessment of any exceptional costs associated with the site’s development. The site is therefore considered to be achievable for residential development.

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It is anticipated that a clear structured programme Phase Resi (Ha) DPH Capacity The emphasis of planning policy is delivering There are substantial benefits that would arise from of phasing would be formulated to ensure that sustainable development in terms of meeting the the delivery of Maltkiln Village, through the provision 1 17.4 30 522 the development of the site is brought forward objectives and vision at both a strategic level, both of market and affordable housing, employment, 2 13.3 30 399 in a logical and coordinated manner which takes within and outside HBCs administrative area, as community facilities and to the employment 3 7.6 30 228 account of the need to match delivery of uses well as at the individual site level. Across this wide associated with construction and future maintenance with commensurate physical and community 4 14.4 30 432 spectrum, sustainable development must perform of the development. The proposed development is infrastructure. The phasing sequence would also 5 10 30 300 an economic, social and environmental function. extremely well located and sustainable in terms of respond to the physical characteristics of the site 6 10.3 30 309 its accessibility and its measures to reduce reliance services infrastructure and commercial imperatives. 7 11.5 30 345 Whilst the historic focus for sustainable development on private care use and facilitate a choice of travel

Assuming favourable planning and marketing 8 6 30 180 has been on urban extensions and re-using modes. conditions it is anticipated that the development brownfield sites in the first instance, more recent 9 9.5 30 285 could commence in 2021/22 and delivery of Government pronouncements have focused on the Maltkiln Village offers the opportunity to bring Total 100 30 3000 development would take place throughout the plan principle of new settlements as a means of enabling forward a significantly greater level of infrastructure period and beyond. Council’s to meet sustainable growth agendas. and wider benefits than other housing sites proposed in the draft Local Plan. HBC have identified the requirement for delivering FIGURE 22: PHASING PLAN 577 homes per year over the plan period 2014- The most practical and sustainable way forward for 2035. This coupled with the constraints within the local plan to 2035 and beyond, is a development the confines of the district including large areas of strategy which includes the creation of at least one Green Belt, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, new settlement. For the reasons explained within and a rural hinterland (outside of Harrogate, Ripon this report, the obvious choice and the one Oakgate 1A and Knaresborough) dominated by rural villages of advocate being progressed is Maltkiln Village. 2A 2B varying sizes, means the Council has to consider a development strategy that is most appropriate for 1B 3A 1C 2C accommodating the required growth during the plan 3B period.

4B DIRECTION OF 4A PHASING 5A 4C

5B 6A 4D 6C START 7A 6B

8A 7B 7C

9B FINISH 9C

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