Stratford-On-Avon District Landscape Sensitivity

STRATFORD-ON-AVON DISTRICT

LANDSCAPE SENSITIVITY ASSESSMENT FOR VILLAGES

Final Report

for

Stratford-on-Avon District Council

VOLUME 2

June 2012

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In association with Steven Warnock Final Report Stratford-on-Avon District: Landscape Sensitivity Study for Local Service Villages

CONTENTS

Volume 1 (other volume)

PART A 1. Introduction ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2. Method for assessing sensitivity ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 3. Summary of sensitivity findings and conclusions ...... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Tables

Box 1 Summary of method 4 Table 1 Landscape sensitivity summary 10

Figures after 18 Figure 1 Summary of Landscape sensitivity to Housing Development Figure 2 Summary of Landscape sensitivity to Commercial Development

PART B Introduction Land cover parcel/zone sensitivity assessments and mapping by settlement:

Alderminster Alveston Bearley Bishops Itchington Brailes (Upper & Lower) Claverdon Clifford Chambers Earlswood Ettington Fenny Compton Gaydon Great Alne Halford Hampton Lucy Harbury Ilmington Lighthorne Heath Long Compton Long Itchington Long Marston

White Consultants A1 June 2012 Final Report Stratford-on-Avon District: Landscape Sensitivity Study for Local Service Villages

Volume 2 (this volume)

PART B (cont’d) Mappleborough Green Moreton Morrell Napton-on-the-Hill Newbold-on-Stour Northend Oxhill Pillerton Priors Priors Marston Quinton (Lower) Salford Priors Snitterfield Stockton Tanworth-in-Arden Tredington Tysoe (Upper & Middle) Welford-on-Avon Wilmcote Wootton Wawen

PART C Appendix 1 Glossary of Terms

White Consultants A2 June 2012 Final Report Stratford-on-Avon District: Landscape Sensitivity Study for Local Service Villages

White Consultants A3 June 2012 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries M08 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks M07 Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas Listed Buildings M01 Scheduled Ancient Monuments Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves M01 Flood Zone 3 M06 M05 M01

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M09 M03

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M06 M05 M01

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M09 M03

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M08 High High/Medium Medium Medium/Low M07 Low

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M06 M05 M01

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M09 M03

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0 0.5 1 2 km Mappleborough Green Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone M01 Settlement: Mappleborough Green Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone comprises a series of discrete woodland sub-units situated between the A435 and the county boundary. They form part of a wider strip of land that includes a mixture of woodland and small pastoral fields lying along the Redditch urban fringe. Although formerly agricultural land, most of this area has been planted with woodland to provide a buffer between Mappleborough Green and the edge of the new town. Since it has an important screening function, this woodland needs to be retained and new development is inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a series of discrete woodland sub-units situated between the A435 and the county boundary. They form part of a wider strip of land that includes a mixture of woodland and small pastoral fields lying along the Redditch urban fringe. Although formerly agricultural land, most of this area has been planted with woodland to provide a buffer between Mappleborough Green and the edge of the new town. Since it has an important screening function, this woodland needs to be retained and new development is inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Plantn woodland Pattern Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland Landcover woodland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees B466 Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features Presence of water small ponds Scale intimate Sense of enclosure confined Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments tree cover reduces intervisibility although glimpse and filtered views in from A435 and across the valley Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments the A435 reduces tranquillity significantly as do filtered views of settlement Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider management units and has no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments woodland helps screen Redditch from Mappleborough Green and form strong elements along the valley floor Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments -

B467 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement is primarily ribbon development with gaps, screened by hedge from the busy A435 road Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments receptors include users of the A435 and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement replacement of poplars in northern unit with longer lived species on a phased basis to keep screening function Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B468 LCP/Zone M02 Settlement: Mappleborough Green Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises small scale semi-regular fields of pasture, some permanent, with gappy outgrown hedges or fencing and remnant oaks on gently sloping low lying land. The zone is used partly for horse grazing and some appears to be associated with houses adjacent with ponds and a small orchard recently implemented. The zone is relatively open for Arden, allowing views out to the wider landscape, and there are glimpse views into it from Pratts Lane. The area lies behind houses so is not intervisible with the A435 but traffic can be heard which reduces tranquillity to an extent. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its trees, small scale pattern of pastures and hedges, glimpse views of the wider landscape from PROWs and adjacent road and indented and well treed settlement edge. It is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Housing development is considered inappropriate in the zone. It is also within the Green Belt so there is a strong constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium The zone comprises small scale semi-regular fields of pasture, some permanent, with gappy outgrown hedges or fencing and remnant oakss on gently sloping low lying land. The zone is used partly for horse grazing and some appears to be associated with houses adjacent with ponds and a small orchard recently implemented. The zone is relatively open for Arden, allowing views out to the wider landscape, and there are glimpse views into it from Pratts Lane. The area lies behind houses so is not intervisible with the A435 but traffic can be heard which reduces tranquillity to an extent. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its trees, small scale pattern of pastures and hedges, glimpse views of the wider landscape from PROWs and adjacent road and indented and well treed settlement edge. It is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development is not considered appropriate in the zone due to the sensitivities and its potential scale. The zone is also within the Green Belt so there is a strong constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity A1 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood

B469 Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmstead Other built features - Presence of water ponds Scale small Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is relatively open to views to the wider landscape

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people occasional Summary medium Comments although an open rural landscape there are views of the settlement edge, along with background noise of traffic on the A435, which together reduce the overall tranquillity

B470 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units or paddocks associated with residential properties and has PROWs running across it linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments this small scale zone has fields/paddocks and ponds which appear in part to be associated with the large properties adjacent so views to open countryside are maintained Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments there is a mixture of C20 and earlier development some with mature gardens and hedges Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments receptors include users of PROWs, Pratts Lane and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement replace fences with hedges and encourage oak trees in hedgerows Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B471 LCP/Zone M03 Settlement: Mappleborough Green Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises small/medium scale, mostly regular fields of pasture, some permanent, with strong, mainly outgrown, hedges and remnant trees on gently sloping low lying land. A planttation lies to the south east. The zone is relatively contained with very limited views across it due to the intact hedges, although there are limited views in from Haye Lane. The area lies behind houses so is not intervisible with the A435 but distant traffic can be heard which reduces tranquillity to an extent. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its intact small/medium scale hedge pattern and trees. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Some limited housing development might be appropriate in the zone provided it retained the hedgerow pattern and did not disrupt the visual amenity of residents. The zone is also within the Green Belt so there is a strong constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises small/medium scale, mostly regular fields of pasture, some permanent, with strong, mainly outgrown, hedges and remnant trees on gently sloping low lying land. A plntatation lies to the south east. The zone is relatively contained with very limited views across it due to the intact hedges, although there are limited views in from Haye Lane. The area lies behind houses so is not intervisible with the A435 but distant traffic can be heard which reduces tranquillity to an extent. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its intact small/medium scale hedge pattern and trees. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development would be inappropriate due to the scale of the landscape and residential nature of the settlement edge. The zone is also within the Green Belt so there is a strong constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity A1 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B472 Landform gently rolling lowland Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small/medium Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone has a mix of intact outgrown and low hedges and views across it are limited although there are few trees

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people rare Summary high/medium Comments this is a secluded rural zone with only limited views of the settlement edge due to the well defined field pattern, although the background noise of traffic on the A435 tends to reduce the overall tranquillity

B473 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the well defined small scale field pattern often with outgrown hedges limit views of the settlement edge and wider landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments there is a mixture of C20 and earlier development often with mature gardens and hedges which is not widely visible due to the hedges within the Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium long distance/public footpaths high

Comments receptors include users of the PROW to the south, minor road to the north and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement encourage hedgerow trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B474 LCP/Zone M04 Settlement: Mappleborough Green Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a low rounded hill with a mix of pasture and arable fields, enclosed by trimmed thorn hedges. It is an open landscape with only a scattering of hedgerow trees, forming a strong rural edge and full stop to the settlement at its southern end, separating it from development to the south. There is no public access to the zone, but it is visible from the A435, which runs along its north western edge. This is a visually sensitive landscape and also is within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Housing development would therefore be inappropriate.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a low rounded hill with a mix of pasture and arable fields, enclosed by trimmed thorn hedges. It is an open landscape with only a scattering of hedgerow trees, forming a strong rural edge and full stop to the settlement at its southern end, separating it from development to the south. There is no public access to the zone, but it is visible from the A435, which runs along its north western edge. This is a visually sensitive landscape and also is within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development would therefore be inappropriate.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity A1 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform low rounded hill Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries

B475 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmstead Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments rounded hill at southern edge of settlement Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the hill is visible from surrounding lower areas and from the A435

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the zone is rural in character, but the A435 reduces tranquillity significantly, as do views of urban settlement to the west. This effect is likely to reduce significantly towards the eastern side of the zone. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? B476 Comments Red Hill provides the southern marker to the settlement, containing it and is widely visible to the south along the River Arrow valley Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement is primarily ribbon development with gaps screened from the busy A435 by hedges Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments receptors include users of the A435 and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B477 LCP/Zone M05 Settlement: Mappleborough Green Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises two pasture fields, either side of the A435, one with a dwelling , Homestead, and the other open and comprising neutral grassland. These fields provide a green gap and open space in the A435 ribbon development frontage. The road reduces tranquillity significantly. There is a distinctive narrow pond to the east on the Haye Lane frontage which is an attractive feature, albeit overgrown. Apart from the A435, the zone is not widely visible with strong hedges and trees along the settlement edge which substantially encloses it. The sensitivity in the zone are its intrinsic quality of neutral grassland, its role providing a gap in the built frontage on the A435 and the pond to the east. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. The western part should remain as is to contribute to the green buffer between the settlement and Redditch with only one dwelling. To the east, the provision of a gap, presence of neutral grassland and Green Belt provides a strong argument to suggest that housing development is undesirable. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises two pasture fields, either side of the A435, one with a dwelling , Homestead, and the other open and comprising neutral grassland. These fields provide a green gap and open space in the A435 ribbon development frontage. The road reduces tranquillity significantly. There is a distinctive narrow pond to the east on the Haye Lane frontage which is an attractive feature, albeit overgrown. Apart from the A435, the zone is not widely visible with strong hedges and trees along the settlement edge which substantially encloses it. The sensitivity in the zone are its intrinsic quality of neutral grassland, its role providing a gap in the built frontage on the A435 and the pond to the east. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. The western part should remain as is to contribute to the green buffer between the settlement and Redditch with only one dwelling. To the east, the provision of a gap, presence of neutral grassland and Green Belt provides a strong argument to suggest that housing development is inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity A1 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral/amenity Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B478 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform very gently rolling lowland Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water pond on Haye Lane Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments the

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development many 270 Presence of people occasional Summary medium/low

B479 Comments this zone is adjoined by settlement on three sides and is crossed by the busy A435, resulting in a medium to low tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit to the east of the A435 and as a smallholding to the west and has no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone's fields is highly enclosed by outgrown hedges and trees providing only a glimpse view from the A435 which divides it. It provides a rare gap on lengths of ribbon development along the road. To the east it is more tranquil with a partially hidden pond providing visual interest. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments there is a mixture of C20 and earlier development often with mature gardens and hedges which screens views of the edge generally Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments receptors include users of the A435, Haye Lane and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B480 LCP/Zone M06 Settlement: Mappleborough Green Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone comprises the gentle lower slopes of the hill rising east from the settlement edge and A435. Fields are a mix of arable and pastoral with the former tending to be in larger fields with trimmed hedges and the latter tending to have outgrown hedges and trees. Large hedgerow oaks remain along the roads in places, especially Haye Lane. The settlement to the south is older with Haye House and farm abutting the zone and forming a positive edge. To the north there is a mix of C20 dwellings and commercial development near the roundabout. The settlement edge is generally screened by trees and hedges. The A435 reduces tranquillity but this increases to the south. The sensitivities of the zone are its rising character, openness in parts, hedgerow oaks, irregular field pattern and its relationship with Haye House and the farmstead to the south. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Housing development is inappropriate on the rising slopes and to the south. One potential development site, which might be more appropriate for commercial use, is the lower part of the field directly north of the Hillier garden centre ensuring that built development does not extend further up the hill than existing development and existing trees and hedges are reinforced to ensure the setting of Common Farm is not adversely affected. The A435 frontage should be maintained as a strong hedge with additional trees. The other potential site is the fields directly behind the Harvester and commercial centre to the south providing that the field boundaries to the east are reinforced with trees to minimise effects on the wider landscape. Elsewhere the area should be one of restraint.The zone is within the Green Belt so there is a strong constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development medium The zone comprises the gentle lower slopes of the hill rising east from the settlement edge and A435. Fields are a mix of arable and pastoral with the former tending to be in larger fields with trimmed hedges and the latter tending to have outgrown hedges and trees. Large hedgerow oaks remain along the roads in places, especially Haye Lane. The settlement to the south is older with Haye House and farm abutting the zone and forming a positive edge. To the north there is a mix of C20 dwellings and commercial development near the roundabout. The settlement edge is generally screened by trees and hedges. The A435 reduces tranquillity but this increases to the south. The sensitivities of the zone are its rising character, openness in parts, hedgerow oaks, irregular field pattern and its relationship with Haye House and the farmstead to the south. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development is inappropriate on the rising slopes and to the south. One potential development site is the lower part of the field directly north of the Hillier garden centre ensuring that built development does not extend further up the hill than existing development and existing trees and hedges are reinforced to ensure the setting of Common Farm is not adversely affected. The A435 frontage should be maintained as a strong hedge with additional trees. The other potential site is the fields directly behind the Harvester and commercial centre to the south providing that the field boundaries to the east are reinforced with trees to minimise effects on the wider landscape. Elsewhere the area should be one of restraint.The zone is within the Green Belt so there is a strong constraint on development.

B481 Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Large_irregular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland rising from the settlement to the east and falling to the Landcover southmixed farmland

B482 Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water field ponds Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors adjacent commercial buildings are unsightly in parts Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone forms the lower slopes of the hill and is open in parts

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people occasional Summary medium Comments A generally open rural landscape with limited views of development but there is background noise of traffic on the busy A435 and A4189, which together reduce the overall tranquillity to the north although this increases to the south Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has one PROW running adajcent to the north east linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone forms the lower rural slopes of a hill rising from the settlement and A435 east, and is a mixture of open and enclosed fields, the latter of which help screen much of the settlement edge. To the south a more rural edge is apparent with views up the hill from Haye House. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually?

B483 ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement to the south is older with Haye House and farm abutting the zone and forming a positive edge. To the north there is a mix of C20 dwellings and commercial development near the roundabout. The settlement edge is generally screened by trees and hedges. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of the A435, Haye Lane and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement better management of remaining field boundaries and regeneration of hedgerow oaks Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development reinforcement of existing hedgerows and tree screens to the east

B484 LCP/Zone M07 Settlement: Mappleborough Green Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This is a zone of wooded farmland, mainly under arable cultivation in large fields, with strongly hedged boundaries that have a scattering of hedgerow trees. It lies on a rising hill to the east of the A435, where it forms a rural backcloth to Redditch. This zone is therefore relatively prominent in a range of views from the west and new housing development in the fields adjoining the existing settlement edge could be very apparent. The zone's sensitivities lie in its rising landform, its wooded character and its role as rural setting to the church and listed buildings. It is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Generally housing development is inappropriate but there may be a limited opportunity for a couple of houses in the small field behind the existing dwellings on Common Lane to the south of the church, provided that intervening hedgerows are maintained to protect the setting of the church. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This is a zone of wooded farmland, mainly under arable cultivation in large fields, with strongly hedged boundaries that have a scattering of hedgerow trees. It lies on a rising hill to the east of the A435, where it forms a rural backcloth to Redditch. This zone is therefore relatively prominent in a range of views from the west and new housing development in the fields adjoining the existing settlement edge could be very apparent. The zone's sensitivities lie in its rising landform, its wooded character and its role as rural setting to the church and listed buildings. It is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development is inappropriate due these sensitivities. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Large_irregular Origin Assarting Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform undulating hillside rising to the east Landcover mixed farmland

B485 Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farmsteads Other built features - Presence of water field ponds Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments the upper slopes of the zone with associated hedges and trees form the local skyline in views from the west Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church adjacent Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the slopes of the zone make it widely visible to the west with glimpse views from the A435 Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the zone is rural in character, but the A435 reduces tranquillity significantly as do views of urban settlement to the west. This effect is likely to reduce towards the east. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has a B486 PROW running across it linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the slopes rise from the settlement edge forming a rural backcloth, as well as providing a setting to the church along the northern approaches Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments the church is a positive feature and landmark, as are the listed dwellings to the north such as the School House Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of PROWs, the A435, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement regenerate primary hedgerow field boundaries and associated tree cover Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B487 LCP/Zone M08 Settlement: Mappleborough Green Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone forms part of a wider strip of land that includes a mixture of woodland and small pastoral fields lying along the Redditch urban fringe. This particular area remains primarily as pastoral farmland, some of which survives as semi-natural neutral grassland, although it also includes a belt of woodland that screens the urban edge. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Since it has an important screening function, hiding the urban edge from traffic approaching Redditch along the A435 from the north, this woodland and associated pastoral farmland need to be retained and housing development is considered inappropriate in this zone. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium This zone forms part of a wider strip of land that includes a mixture of woodland and small pastoral fields lying along the Redditch urban fringe. This particular area remains primarily as pastoral farmland, some of which survives as semi-natural neutral grassland, although it also includes a belt of woodland that screens the urban edge. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Since it has an important screening function, hiding the urban edge from traffic approaching Redditch along the A435 from the north, this woodland and associated pastoral farmland need to be retained and commercial development is considered inappropriate in this zone. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries

B488 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement Other built features - Presence of water field pond Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments whilst the zone is relatively well screened from most directions it is visible from the A435 travelling south

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments the zone is bounded by the busy A435 and A4023 on two sides and the western edge PROW is slightly urban fringe in character so these affect the tranquillity of an otherwise rural landscape Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has a PROW running along its western edge

B489 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone includes a well treed edge to the fringes of Winyates Green, as well as providing an open green gap separating Redditch from the edge of the settlement and the wider landscape beyond the A435 Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments the School House listed building provides a positive gateway building to the settlement along the A435 Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of PROW, adjacent A435 and the users of the estate road to the west can see a strong treed edge Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement regenerate hedgerow field boundaries and associated tree cover Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B490 LCP/Zone M09 Settlement: Mappleborough Green Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone provides a green gap in the frontage of the settlement along the A435. It has a small scale, pastoral character set within a pattern of small fields defined by a mix of trimmed and overgrown thorn hedgerows. Together with the surrounding garden vegetation, these field boundaries effectively screen most views of the adjoining settlement edge. This zone potentially contributes to the setting of the adjoining Moat House Farm, a listed brick & timber building, if the surrounding garden was cleared/ improved. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Any new housing development in this zone would therefore need to be carefully sited so as not to affect the historic setting of this building, nor to close the green gap. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone provides a green gap in the frontage of the settlement along the A435. It has a small scale, pastoral character set within a pattern of small fields defined by a mix of trimmed and overgrown thorn hedgerows. Together with the surrounding garden vegetation, these field boundaries effectively screen most views of the adjoining settlement edge. This zone potentially contributes to the setting of the adjoining Moat House Farm, a listed brick & timber building, if the surrounding garden was cleared/ improved. The zone is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development would not be appropriate in this zone due these sensitivities, proximity to housing and scale. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity A1 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries

B491 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none within zone, but surrounded by settlement edge on three sides Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the field is surrounded by hedges and settlement with very limited visibility although the A435 passes adjacent

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments the A435 and surrounding settlement significantly reduce tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? B492 Comments the field provides a potential setting to the adjacent listed Moat House Farm and provides a green gap in the ribbon development of the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement is generally screened by hedges in this zone and by garden vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments receptors include users of the adjacent A435 and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement encourage trees in hedges Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B493 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas Listed Buildings MO01 Scheduled Ancient Monuments MO05 Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites

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0 0.5 1 2 km Moreton Morrell Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Mo01 Settlement: Moreton Morrell Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises some medium to large, flat fields of pasture and arable lying at the north east edge of the settlement. The area adjoins a floodplain and several minor drains feed into this area, which is not markedly a stream corridor. On the boundary to the settlement garden vegetation softens the developed edge, and the Moreton Morrell Conservation Area abuts this zone in its south west corner. Two footpaths cross the area leading northwards from the Conservation Area. The hedgerows vary from being outgrown and mature around the pasture areas, but otherwise well trimmed, with some mature hedgerow oaks and ash. The zone is moderately tranquil with limited road noise, and forms a rural backdrop which contains the settlement on the north east side. It is closely linked visually to the wider farm landscape to the north and west. Due to its proximity to the Conservation Area, its separation from the main part of the settlement by road and its relationship with the wider landscape as a rural approach to the settlement the zone is considered inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises some medium to large, flat fields of pasture and arable lying at the north east edge of the settlement. The area adjoins a floodplain and several minor drains feed into this area, which is not markedly a stream corridor. On the boundary to the settlement garden vegetation softens the developed edge, and the Moreton Morrell Conservation Area abuts this zone in its south west corner. Two footpaths cross the area leading northwards from the Conservation Area. The hedgerows vary from being outgrown and mature around the pasture areas, but otherwise well trimmed, with some mature hedgerow oaks and ash. The zone is moderately tranquil with limited road noise, and forms a rural backdrop which contains the settlement on the north east side. It is closely linked visually to the wider farm landscape to the north and west. Due to its proximity to the Conservation Area, its separation from the main part of the settlement by road and its relationship with the wider landscape as a rural approach to the settlement the zone is considered inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B494 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover pasture , arable Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern 3 rural dewllings Other built features - Presence of water drains to floodplain to north Scale medium to large Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors power lines are minor detractor Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments some long views over flat landscape but screened by hedgerows

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people Summary high/medium B495 Comments agricultural area with roads on two sides and footpaths crossing, views to settlement edge at south west Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears part of wider agricultural unit; footpaths link to settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms rural setting for north east side of settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments maturing edge to C20 housing Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments views out from adjacent housing and from footpaths, and glimpsed views from field gates from roads Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B496 LCP/Zone Mo02 Settlement: Moreton Morrell Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone comprises a large expanse of what appears to be a private garden in the core of the settlement, and contained within Moreton Morrell Conservation Area. The area is mainly mown grass, with mature trees and a series of ponds on the western edge which are noted as being of local wildlife interest. On the north western corner it adjoins an area off public open space and a footpath runs long its western and southern edges, although a fence and hedge limits views in from this footpath. There are listed buildings to the eastern edge and other C20 properties with mature gardens to the north. The zone is tranquil due to limited road noise, although contained within the settlement, and forms a green backdrop to the view from adjacent properties. Due to its integration in the heart of the settlement and Conservation Area, it is considered unsuitable for any new housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a large expanse of what appears to be a private garden in the core of the settlement, and contained within Moreton Morrell Conservation Area. The area is mainly mown grass, with mature trees and a series of ponds on the western edge which are noted as being of local wildlife interest. On the north western corner it adjoins an area off public open space and a footpath runs long its western and southern edges, although a fence and hedge limits views in from this footpath. There are listed buildings to the eastern edge and other C20 properties with mature gardens to the north. The zone is tranquil due to limited road noise, although contained within the settlement, and forms a green backdrop to the view from adjacent properties. Due to its integration in the heart of the settlement and Conservation Area, it is considered unsuitable for any commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Amenity land Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B497 Landform gently sloping Landcover garden Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern garden Other built features artificial ponds Presence of water ponds Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments appears to be visible from adjacent back gardens Tranquillity Noise sources people Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments although there is development on two sides this area is quiet and is a mature landscape Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be a large area of private back garden

B498 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms a green space with some mature trees in the heart of the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments adjacent and potentially most affected by MO05 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments listed buildings and mature gardens on three sides, arable field to west Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high

Comments appears to be a large area of private back garden; glimpses from public footpath to south and west edges Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B499 LCP/Zone Mo03 Settlement: Moreton Morrell Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of gently undulating farmland on the eastern edge of Moreton Morrell, in a mix of pastoral and arable cultivation. All field boundaries are well vegetated, with a mix of well trimmed medium hedges and outgrown taller tree rows. The most distinctive vegetation is the riparian trees through the centre of the zone (N/S) and the pollard willows around Mayfield Manor. These and the landform ensure that there are few if any views of the whole zone. The zone partly borders the Moreton Morrell Conservation Area along its western boundary, where there is also a listed building (Springmount) which is a strong element in views from the Fosse Way. The zone makes a small contribution to the setting of the settlement when approaching from the east and the south, but this is frequently masked by landform and vegetation. Given the zone's setting in open countryside and its land use as part of the farmed landscape, it is not considered appropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of gently undulating farmland on the eastern edge of Moreton Morrell, in a mix of pastoral and arable cultivation. All field boundaries are well vegetated, with a mix of well trimmed medium hedges and outgrown taller tree rows. The most distinctive vegetation is the riparian trees through the centre of the zone (N/S) and the pollard willows around Mayfield Manor. These and the landform ensure that there are few if any views of the whole zone. The zone partly borders the Moreton Morrell Conservation Area along its western boundary, where there is also a listed building (Springmount) which is a strong element in views from the Fosse Way. The zone makes a small contribution to the setting of the settlement when approaching from the east and the south, but this is frequently masked by landform and vegetation. Given the zone's setting in open countryside and its land use as part of the farmed landscape, it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Med/large_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B500 Landform gently undulating Landcover pasture and arable farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern one manor house and two farms Other built features farm buildings Presence of water small streams with much riparian vegetation Scale medium Sense of enclosure quite open, but all views blocked by landform or vegetation Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments blocked by boundary vegetation or landform

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the busy Fosse Way forms the zone's eastern boundary and reduces tranquillity significantly. One PROW through the middle of the zone and one along south western boundary. Most houses abutting the western boundary have densely vegetated boundaries.

B501 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments part of the wider farmed landscape, providing access from the settlement via PROWs. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments from Fosse Way there is little perception of the presence of a settlement, due to intervening field boundary vegetation and dense vegetation on house boundaries. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments MO07 has a different land use. MO01 is in similar land use but they are not interreliant. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments mix of modern and pre-C20 housing, including a listed building. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments residents of Mayfield Manor, Hales Farm and the farm unit near the southern end of the zone would all be highly affected by development here, as would, possibly, residents at Three Gates House . Residents at Springmount, the listed building, and the adjoining houses might experience some impact, as would houses on the north eastern edge of the settlement. Users of the PROWs would experience significant change, while drivers and passengerson the Fosse Way would be aware of change also. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B502 LCP/Zone Mo04 Settlement: Moreton Morrell Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of several houses, mainly listed buildings, and their curtilages along the southern part of the High Street in Moreton Morrell. On the eastern side of the road there are two large houses (one listed) and a playing field associated with the adjoining local primary school. On the western side the houses (two listed) have long gardens sloping westwards to a small stream along which there is dense boundary vegetation. The north western part consists of an orchard and dense scrub, designated Local Wildlife Site and extending along the stream to the rear of several houses. Given the zone's designation as almost entirely within the Conservation Area, the presence of several listed buildings, a Local Wildlife Site and a school playing field, it is not considered appropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of several houses, mainly listed buildings, and their curtilages along the southern part of the High Street in Moreton Morrell. On the eastern side of the road there are two large houses (one listed) and a playing field associated with the adjoining local primary school. On the western side the houses (two listed) have long gardens sloping westwards to a small stream along which there is dense boundary vegetation. The north western part consists of an orchard and dense scrub, designated Local Wildlife Site and extending along the stream to the rear of several houses. Given the zone's designation as almost entirely within the Conservation Area, the presence of several listed buildings, a Local Wildlife Site and a school playing field, it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Amenity land Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently sloping down to north Landcover gardens with tree belts, orchard and playing field Field boundaries

B503 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern linear to either side of High Street Other built features garden sheds, greenhouses etc. Presence of water ponds in south western corner and stream near western boundary Sense of enclosure enclosed by vegetation Scale small Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments enclosed by vegetation Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments very well vegetated gardens, especially along boundaries

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments some traffic along High Street along eastern boundary; no PROWs (beyond northern boundary, screened by dense riparian vegetation) Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments is part of traditional settlement pattern along High Street. Cut off from wider landscape by riparian vegetation along western boundary. Different landuse to farmland to east

B504 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments major contributor to settlement although most listed buildings are not visible from High Street. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments different land use to MO07, MO06 and MO03, and screened from them all by boundary vegetation. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments all houses have High Street access, with glimpses of pasture fields and playing field along eastern edge. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments any development of this zone would have a signficant impact on users of the college, other urban residents and users of the PROW along part of its northern edge and those using the High Street, pedestrians and drivers. Other Other factors well established garden boundaries of listed buidlings Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B505 LCP/Zone Mo05 Settlement: Moreton Morrell Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This zone comprises some medium sized arable fields and one small pasture field, as well as an area of open space and play equipment, at the north west edge of the settlement. The area rises from the flat area relating to the floodplain towards the higher ground of Moreton Hall. Some drains run through the area, one of which was noted as a local wildlife site but it is not now apparent. The recent area of housing on John Taylor Way has been well designed, and a maturing tree screen softens the aspect from the north on the approach to the settlement. Other field boundaries are either trimmed or slightly outgrown. Moreton Morrell Conservation Area abuts this zone on its eastern side. Two footpaths cross the area leading westwards from the settlement. A mature tree plantation on the sloping ground forms the southern edge. The zone is not very tranquil mainly due to regular use of the track leading to the College and use of the play area. It is closely linked visually to the wider farm landscape to the north and east. Due to its proximity to the settlement and Conservation Area, most of the area it is considered unsuitable for housing development. However, a small area could be considered for housing if settlement expansion was required. This is the triangular field west of housing on John Taylor Drive, contained by the access road to the College and the hedgerow to the south (north of the public open space). If housing development was proposed for this area it should echo the density and style of that on John Taylor Drive, including the orientation of fronts to the south and north boundaries and backs adjoining those on Chestnut Grove; and a similar planted strip should be created to extend that just north of John Taylor Drive, to soften views from the north. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises some medium sized arable fields and one small pasture field, as well as an area of open space and play equipment, at the north west edge of the settlement. The area rises from the flat area relating to the floodplain towards the higher ground of Moreton Hall. Some drains run through the area, one of which was noted as a local wildlife site but it is not now apparent. The recent area of housing on John Taylor Way has been well designed, and a maturing tree screen softens the aspect from the north on the approach to the settlement. Other field boundaries are either trimmed or slightly outgrown. Moreton Morrell Conservation Area abuts this zone on its eastern side. Two footpaths cross the area leading westwards from the settlement. A mature tree plantation on the sloping ground forms the southern edge. The zone is not very tranquil mainly due to regular use of the track leading to the College and use of the play area. It is closely linked visually to the wider farm landscape to the north and east. Due to its proximity to the settlement and Conservation Area, the area it is considered unsuitable for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Large_regular

B506 Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat, gently rising to south Landcover arable, pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features sewage works Presence of water drain and ponds Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place

B507 Comments some views from housing area and footpaths, road views generally screened by hedgerows

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments although an agricultural area, it also contains a play area, and accommodates a main track in to the College Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments play area and greenspace, footpaths links to settlement, part of farmed unit under College management Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms rural setting for west side of settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments well designed housing and new tree belt softens new settlement edge Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments highly visible from housing area, footpaths and College access road Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development see notes on screening and layout

B508 LCP/Zone Mo06 Settlement: Moreton Morrell Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of a small pasture field near the crest of sloping ground on the western edge of Moreton Morrell. It is part of the farmed landscape associated with Moreton Hall, the Warwickshire College of Agriculture. To the west it is bound by young mature woodland, with mature trees in a former hedgerow to the south west. Its eastern boundary is dense ornamental woodland within the gardens of listed buildings on the High Street. A well managed but partly outgrown hedge with mature hedgerow oaks separates the pasture from the arable field to the north. There are views into the zone mainly from the PROWs and some of the houses in the northern part of the settlement, and filtered views from MO07. Given the zone's current land use as part of an agricultural college, its visibility from PROWs and some parts of the settlement and its proximity to the curtilage of several listed buildings, it not considered appropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a small pasture field near the creat of sloping ground on the western edge of Moreton Morrell. It is part of the farmed landscape associated with Moreton Hall, the Warwickshire College of Agriculture. To the west it is bound by young mature woodland, with mature trees in a former hedgerow to the south west. Its eastern boundary is dense ornamental woodland within the gardens of listed buildings on the High Street. a well managed but partly outgrown hedge with mature hedgerow oaks separates the pasture from the arable field to the north. There are views into the zone mainly from the PROWs and some of the houses in the northern part of the settlement, and filtered views from MO07. Given the zone's current land use as part of an agricultural college, its visibility from PROWs and some parts of the settlement and its proximity to the curtilage of several listed buildings, it not considered appropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Med/large_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B509 Landform sloping northwards to flood zone Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features animal shelters within hedge boundary Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed by vegetation and, to some extent, by landform Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments woodland to west and line of Wellingtonias to south form local skylines Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Wellingtonia avenue in Detractors - MO07 Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments extremely well vegetated settlement

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments as part of the college this zone is in frequent use by students and staff; noise from the main village road is masked by intervening vegetation.

B510 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments part of agricultural college Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments part of the farmed landscape. Contributes slightly to the setting of MO07 viewed from the north as open ground between woodland and the vegetated settlement edge. Visible from PROW along western boundary of MO02. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments link between college parkland and farmed landscape to the north; functionally dependent on MO07 and MO05 remaining in farming use. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments no views of the settlement edge along the eastern boundary of this zone due to intervening woodland. Filtered views of C21st housing development on the northern edge of the settlement. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high

Comments rural residents are the many users of the college, although views into this zone from MO07 are filtered by boundary vegetation. None of the listed buildings in MO04 have views of the zone due to dense boundary vegetation. Users of the PROW along the western boundary of MO02 and other PROWs to the north would be significantly affeced by development in this zone and some residents on the north western edge of the settlement enjoy oblique views of it. There are no roads or PROWswithin or adjacent to the site. Other Other factors Potential for landscape enhancement replant lost field boundary to north or plant up as extension of woodland to west. Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B511 LCP/Zone Mo07 Settlement: Moreton Morrell Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of the buildings and grounds of Moreton Hall, currently the Warwickshire College of Agriculture. The main house (a listed building) is located near the south western boundary (with many ancillary buildings) and is approached from the main entrance on the north eastern corner of the zone along a magnificent avenue of Wellingtonias, which curve across the pasture parkland. The boundaries of the zone are very well vegetated and there are several large clumps of young to young mature ornamental trees within the pastoral parkland, part of which is used as playing fields. The zone is a complete entity based around the Hall and has maintained its integrity well despite some change of use. Housing development here would be entirely inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of the buildings and grounds of Moreton Hall, currently the Warwickshire College of Agriculture. The main house (a listed building) is located near the south western boundary (with many ancillary buildings) and is approached from the main entrance on the north eastern corner of the zone along a magnificent avenue of Wellingtonias, which curve across the pasture parkland. The boundaries of the zone are very well vegetated and there are several large clumps of young to young mature ornamental trees within the pastoral parkland, part of which is used as playing fields. The zone is a complete entity based around the Hall and has maintained its integrity well despite some change of use. Commercial development here would be entirely inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Periglacial plateau Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded land Settlement pattern Planned enclosed waste LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Parkland Pattern Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform sloping down to north Landcover parkland pasture with tree clumps and playing fields Field boundaries

B512 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern large pre-C20 country house and attendant buildings, now Warwickshire College of Agriculture Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open internally but very well vegetated on boundaries Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments wooded eastern boundary forms local skyline Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Wellingtonia avenue Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments settlement and surrounding area extremely well vegetated with many mature trees and areas of woodland Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments presence of staff and students affects the tranquillity of the parkland. There is some noise from the main village road. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments college is focus of agricultural activity around settlement but set on south western edge with parkland intervening B513 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments separated visually from settlement by intervening vegetation; serves as attractive approach to settlement from sough west Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments MO04 consists of private gardens, but MO03 and MO06 are part of the college's agricultural activities. MO06 could become landlocked by development in either MO07 or MO05 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge smooth/linear Comments settlement screened by vegetation on boundaries of both MO07 and MO04. Well vegetated boundary between MO07 and MO06 provides only glimpsed views of settlement on lower ground. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments rural residents include all users of the college (main building is listed), residents of other listed buildings within MO07, plus residents of Moreton Hill, Springmount (listed), the Manor House and other listed buildings in MO04. The main village road follows the eastern boundary of the zone. Other Other factors historic and landscape significance of the entire zone (only the main building is listed but the Wellingtonia avenue within the parkland setting is a major contributor to its setting) Potential for landscape enhancement consider listing entire zone and/or TPOing the Wellingtonia avenue Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B514 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks N07 Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments N06 N05 N02 Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites N01 Local Nature Reserves N12 N04 Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves N03 Flood Zone 3

N09 N10

N08

N11

N06 N05 N02

N01 N12 N04

N03

N09 N10

N08

N11

N06 N05 N02

N01 N12 N04

N03

N09 N10

N08

N11

0 0.5 1 2 km Napton-on-the-Hill Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone N01 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of a gently rolling hilltop where the surrounding land falls away steeply on all sides. The hilltop, which is largely unsettled, provides a setting for both the church of St Lawrence and the windmill. The farmland within the zone is managed as permanent pasture with some relic ridge and furrow, set within a regular pattern of small hedged fields. Most of these hedges are overgrown and include a dense scattering of hedgerow trees, which together create a surprisingly strong sense of enclosure across much of the hilltop area. Around the edges of the zone, however, the land falls away steeply, creating a locally prominent skyline, which can be viewed from much of the area surrounding Napton Hill. New housing development would thus not only be very visible, but it would also impinge on the existing semi-rural character of the zone and is therefore highly inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a gently rolling hilltop where the surrounding land falls away steeply on all sides. The hilltop, which is largely unsettled, provides a setting for both the church of St Lawrence and the windmill. The farmland within the zone is managed as permanent pasture with some relic ridge and furrow, set within a regular pattern of small hedged fields. Most of these hedges are overgrown and include a scattering of hedgerow trees, which together create a surprisingly strong sense of enclosure across much of the hilltop area. Around the edges of the zone, however, the land falls away steeply, creating a locally prominent skyline, which can be viewed from much of the area surrounding Napton Hill. Any commercial development would thus not only be very visible, but it would also impinge on the existing semi-rural character of the zone and is therefore highly inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B515 Landform gently rolling hilltop Landcover pastoral farmland with patches of neutral grassland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern mill house Other built features farmyard & covered reservoir Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance very prominent Complexity simple Comments relatively flat hilltop which dominates the settlement and is highly visible from surrounding areas Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Napton windmill Detractors covered reservoir on top of the hill Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the skyline edge of the zone is highly visible from the surrounding countryside although the interior of the zone is enclosed, but intervisible with the church

Tranquillity Noise sources people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the zone is accessed only for the church and windmill and the settlement is only apparent around the edges at a lower level, so the area has a high B516 degree of tranquillity, despite its proximity to developed land Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has several PROWs running across it linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes significantly to the setting of the listed Church of St Lawrence, the windmill and to the settlement as a whole, as an unspoilt tree clad and hedged hilltop Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments if this zone was developed this might put pressure for development on the adjacent hill slopes N02 and N03 and vice versa Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments the zone only abuts a very small part of the settlement- a listed building/farmhouse in a large garden which relates to the farmed hilltop Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium viewpoints high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of the church, PROWs, canal and associated walk, minor road within the zone, roads on the surrounding vale and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement improved management of hedges and pasture Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B517 LCP/Zone N02 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high The zone comprises a series of small, regular enclosures situated on a prominent hillside on the northern slopes of Napton Hill. Many of the enclosures are long and thin and most are grazed. Most of the zone is enclosed by mature tree cover, either in hedgerows, or in adjoining gardens and together with the steeply sloping topography, this forms a strong backcloth to the settlement. The zone is widely visible from the north, especially from the busy A425 and the heavily used Oxford Canal and associated Walk. It is, therefore, visually very sensitive to new residential development which is considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises a series of small, regular enclosures situated on a prominent hillside on the northern slopes of Napton Hill. Many of the enclosures are long and thin and most are grazed. Most of the zone is enclosed by mature tree cover, either in hedgerows, or in adjoining gardens and together with the steeply sloping topography, this forms a strong backcloth to the settlement. The zone is widely visible from the north, especially from the busy A425 and the heavily used Oxford Canal and associated Walk. It is, therefore, visually very sensitive to commercial development which is highly inappropriate and unfeasible on these slopes. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Urban-historic Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform steeply sloping hillside Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries

B518 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none within zone, but surrounded on two sides by settlement edge Other built features - Presence of water - Scale intimate Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments when walking up the hill the top of the zone may form the skyline which is otherwise formed by trees and hedges on zone N01 Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the hillside is highly visible to the countryside to the north including from the Oxford Canal and Walk and has fine views Tranquillity Noise sources people roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the presence of the A425 and filtered views of the settlement reduce the tranquillity of the zone to an extent, although it feels rural Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has several PROWs running across it linking into the settlement B519 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes significantly to the northern part of the settlement as an unspoilt hedged pastoral hillside Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments if this zone was developed this might put pressure for development on the adjacent hilltop N01 and vice versa Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement edge is essentially linear and incremental with a variety of dwellings, some in large mature gardens and set into the lower hillside Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments receptors include users of PROWs, canal and associated walk, roads on the surrounding vale and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement better management of hedgerows Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B520 LCP/Zone N03 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high The zone comprises a series of small, regular enclosures situated on a prominent hillside on the southern slopes of Napton Hill. Many of the enclosures are long and thin and although some are grazed, others are somewhat overgrown, or used for fruit growing, or vegetable plots. Most of the zone is enclosed by mature tree cover, either in hedgerows, or in adjoining gardens and together with the steeply sloping topography, this forms a strong backcloth to the settlement. The zone is widely visible from the south, making it very sensitive to new residential development which is inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises a series of small, regular enclosures situated on a prominent hillside on the southern slopes of Napton Hill. Many of the enclosures are long and thin and although some are grazed, others are somewhat overgrown, or used for fruit growing, or vegetable plots. Most of the zone is enclosed by mature tree cover, either in hedgerows, or in adjoining gardens and together with the steeply sloping topography, this forms a strong backcloth to the settlement. The zone is widely visible from the south, making it very sensitive to commercial development which is highly inappropriate and unfeasible on these slopes. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform steeply sloping hillside Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries

B521 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none within zone, but surrounded on two sides by settlement edge Other built features - Presence of water - Scale intimate Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments when walking up the hill the top of the zone, or the church may form the skyline which is otherwise formed by trees and hedges on zone N01 Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Church of St Lawrence Detractors covered reservoir is a minor detractor visible from the churchyard Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the hillside is highly visible to the countryside to the south and has fine views such as to and from the church Tranquillity Noise sources people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the presence of filtered views of the settlementand the church/other structures reduce the tranquillity of the zone to an extent although it feels rural

B522 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as a series of separate units and has a PROW running across it linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes significantly to the setting of the church and the southern part of the settlement as an unspoilt hedged pastoral and well treed hillside Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments if this zone was developed this might put pressure for development on the adjacent hilltop N01 and vice versa Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement edge is essentially linear and incremental with a variety of dwellings, some in the vernacular and others of inappropriate design, some with in large mature gardens and set halfway up the hillside, unfortunately with no gaps left Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium viewpoints high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of the church, PROWs, canal and associated walk, roads on the surrounding vale and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B523 LCP/Zone N04 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises small/medium regular pastoral fields, tennis courts and other recreational facilities and a small copse lying on the south eastern slopes of Napton Hill. Hedges are generally outgrown and there is significant tree cover to the east. The fields to the west are relatively open, especially to views from the south/south east,and provide important gaps in the built frontage along Vicarage Road/Hackwell Street. The settlement edge here is mixed and gappy and includes some vernacular buildings of important character to the settlement which has been infilled extensively. The fields to the east are more hidden from view by outgrown hedges and trees which soften the settlement edge and the sports facilities are discreetly sited. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its prominence on the sides of the hill, its contribution to the settlement form providing gaps in the built frontage to the north west, its trees and hedges which provide a softening of the settlement edge and its scale to the east. Housing development would only be appropriate in the north east field, south of Manor Farm, but this should retain the hedge/trees along the lane, be of very low desnity eg 3-4 houses which should all respond to the vernacular and be sited parallel to the contours/right angles to the road. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises small/medium regular pastoral fields, tennis courts and other recreational facilities and a small copse lying on the south eastern slopes of Napton Hill. Hedges are generally outgrown and there is significant tree cover to the east. The fields to the west are relatively open, especially to views from the south/south east,and provide important gaps in the built frontage along Vicarage Road/Hackwell Street. The settlement edge here is mixed and gappy and includes some vernacular buildings of important character to the settlement which has been infilled extensively. The fields to the east are more hidden from view by outgrown hedges and trees which soften the settlement edge and the sports facilities are discreetly sited. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its prominence on the sides of the hill, its contribution to the settlement form providing gaps in the built frontage to the north west, its trees and hedges which provide a softening of the settlement edge and its scale to the east. Commercial development would therefore be inappropriate due to these sesnitivities as well as the small scale and slope. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B524 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform steeply sloping hillside Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water - Scale intimate or small Sense of enclosure enclosed or open Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments zone lies on a steeply sloping hillside which forms the skyline in parts Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the prominence of the slopes means they are intervisible with the countryside to the south east

B525 Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments although this zone provides relatively quiet areas in close proximity to the settlement, the presence of roads and views of the built edge on two, or more sides reduce the overall tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed and small managed units and has a PROW running across it on the western slope linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone, especially the open field to the west, contributes to the essentially traditional linear character of the settlement by providing a green wedge into the core. The smaller filed sto the west also contribute to the setting filtering and buffering views of the adjacent housing. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement edge to the north of the western field is generally positive and reflecting the settlement's linear 'gappy' character but the estate to the south west is less positive albeit seen obliquely from a distance. The settlement edge running north east is filtered by vegetation and is neutral. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B526 LCP/Zone N05 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This is a mixed farming zone with a relic pattern of large hedged fields, associated with a low rolling hillside to the east of the village. The zone, which is separated from the adjoining settlement edge by a minor road, forms a strong rural hinterland. This is emphasised by the presence of a large brick, roadside farmstead on the top of the hill. The rolling/undulating topography and relatively sparse hedgerow tree cover mean that all parts of this zone are open to view. It is thus highly sensitive to housing development, as this would be both very visible and would extend the existing settlement into open rural countryside and is considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This is a mixed farming zone with a relic pattern of large hedged fields, associated with a low rolling hillside to the east of the village. The zone, which is separated from the adjoining settlement edge by a minor road, forms a strong rural hinterland. This is emphasised by the presence of a large brick, roadside farmstead on the top of the hill. The rolling/undulating topography and relatively sparse hedgerow tree cover mean that all parts of this zone are open to view. It is thus highly sensitive to commercial development, as this would be both very visible and would extend the existing built form into open rural countryside and is considered inappropriate as well as unfeasible in parts. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform rolling hillside Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries

B527 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmstead Other built features - Presence of water - Scale large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments the rolling hill rises to a skyline with trees visible from the north and south Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors garage/services to the north Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the prominent slopes are intervisible to the wider landscape to the north, south and east

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments the A425 and views of the settlement edge reduces the tranquillity to the north but to the south the outward facing slopes feel part of a quiet wider countryside Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has no public access

B528 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the open zone forms part of the rural eastern and south eastern approach to the settlement feeling part of the wider countryside Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments the edge of the village is linear forming an abrupt edge along the roadside, but is incremental and mitigated by the low cut hedges in the zone and by some maturing vegetion Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments receptors include users of the A425, minor road and canal at a distance and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement encourage regeneration of hedgerow trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B529 LCP/Zone N06 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone comprises a series of regular enclosures situated on a prominent hillside on the northern slopes of Napton Hill. Most of the land is grazed and managed as semi-improved permanent pasture, while many of the boundaries contain mature hedgerow trees. Together with the steeply sloping topography, this zone forms part of a prominent local landmark that is widely visible from the north, especially from the busy A425 and the heavily used Oxford Canal and associated Walk. At present Westcott House, which is separated by a field from the adjoining settlement edge, provides a positive approach to the village and this should be maintained. The sensitivities of the zone are is steeply sloping hillsides and rural character on the approaches to the settlement. It is considered to be inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a series of regular enclosures situated on a prominent hillside on the northern slopes of Napton Hill. Most of the land is grazed and managed as semi-improved permanent pasture, while many of the boundaries contain mature hedgerow trees. Together with the steeply sloping topography, this zone forms part of a prominent local landmark that is widely visible from the north, especially from the busy A425 and the heavily used Oxford Canal and associated Walk. At present Westcott House, which is separated by a field from the adjoining settlement edge, provides a positive approach to the village and this should be maintained. The sensitivities of the zone are is steeply sloping hillsides and rural character on the approaches to the settlement. It is considered to be inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B530 Landform steeply sloping hillside Landcover pastoral farmland with patches of neutral grassland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern roadside house in grounds Other built features - Presence of water large pond Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments when walking up the hill the top of the zone may form the skyline which is otherwise formed by trees and hedges on zone N01 Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks windmill to the south Detractors disused quarry and associated rough land adjacent Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the hillside is highly visible to the countryside to the north including from the Oxford Canal and Walk and has fine views

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments the presence of the A425 and minor filtered views of the settlement and disturbed land to the west reduce the tranquillity of the zone to an extent although it feels rural B531 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has several PROWs running across it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes significantly to the northern part of the unspoilt hedged pastoral hillside contributing to the setting of the distinctive windmill Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments if this zone was developed this might put pressure for development on the adjacent hilltop N01 and hillside N02 and vice versa Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments the zone only abuts the very western edge of the settlement which is well screened by trees Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low long distance/public footpaths high Comments receptors include users of the A425, PROWs and canal at a distance and residents through highly filtered views Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B532 LCP/Zone N07 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises of very gently sloping vale with a mix of arable and pastures north of the settlement. Generally hedges are trimmed with few trees but the hedges by the minor roads to the north are outgrown. The A425 on the southern side of the zone separates the bulk of the settlement from the landscape to the north but some limited linear incremental development of dwellings lie to the north, along with a garage/services and associated poorly maintained horse enclosures. The Oxford Canal and associated walk and recent marinas lie to the north. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its openness to view from the canal and A425 approaches and its role as part of the wider rural countryside north of the settlement across the A425. Housing development is generally inappropriate in principle as an expansion of the settlement north is undesirable. The only possible site might be the well hedged pastoral field near the junction of the A425 and Tomlow Road provided that the northern boundaries were reinforced with strong tree planting as a permanent screen and the development appropriately addresses the A425 frontage. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises of very gently sloping vale with a mix of arable and pastures north of the settlement. Generally hedges are trimmed with few trees but the hedges by the minor roads to the north are outgrown. The A425 on the southern side of the zone separates the bulk of the settlement from the landscape to the north but some limited linear incremental development of dwellings lie to the north, along with a garage/services and associated poorly maintained horse enclosures. The Oxford Canal and associated walk and recent marinas lie to the north. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its openness to view from the canal and A425 approaches and its role as part of the wider rural countryside north of the settlement across the A425. Hcommercial development is generally inappropiate in principle as an expansion of the settlement northand reinforcement of the existing unsightly commercial enterprises is undesirable. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B533 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform very gently rolling vale Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features structures associated with equestrian use Presence of water zone adjoins canal and marinas Scale medium/large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors garage/services complex and associated development is a minor detractor adjacent Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the openness of the zone mean that views are possible across most of the zone from the canal, Napton Hill and the A425 and other approach roads Tranquillity Noise sources roads

B534 Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the presence of a busy road, together with views of the settlement edge and the presence of the canal, with its two marina's reduce the overall tranquillity of this zone Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and an equestrian area and has no PROWs running across it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone provides the flat, generally open rural vale hinterland north of the settlement and hill up to the canal Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement edge is apparent as an incremental linear edge along the A425 with some vegetation, although screened by hedgerows in places Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments receptors include users of Oxford Canal and associated walk, PROWs on Napton Hill, the A425 and minor road aproaches and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement encourage trees in hedgerows Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development reinforcement of hedge boundaries with trees

B535 LCP/Zone N08 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This zone comprises an area of open rolling countryside, with a regular pattern of small to medium sized, hedged fields. The farmland is managed mainly as permanent pasture with some relic ridge and furrow. This is an open, rural landscape where, historically, development has been limited to a single farmstead, although this has been added to recently by the creation of a number of recreational developments with some community value/use. There is some potential for new housing development in the three fields between the existing settlement edge and the new sports field, provided that the historic trackway (Fields Lane) is retained and that all existing tree cover is retained and enhanced. Elsewhere, housing would be inappropriate as the area is essentially rural in character. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises an area of open rolling countryside, with a regular pattern of small to medium sized hedged fields. The farmland is managed mainly as permanent pasture with some relic ridge and furrow. This is an open, rural landscape where, historically, development has been limited to a single farmstead, although this has been added to recently by the creation of a number of recreational developments with some community value/use. The sensitivities of the zone are its semi-rural character, recreational use and open approach to the settlement from the south east. Commercial development would be inappropriate in this zone as it would conflict with the recreational uses and adjacent residential uses. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform rolling lowland Landcover pastoral farmland, with sports field, camping site and fishing lake Field boundaries

B536 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmstead Other built features - Presence of water fishing lake Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors Dog Lane Lakes with poorly designed facilities for fishermen and are surrounded by cypress trees which are, and will become greater, detractors totally out of character with the surrounding landscape Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments gently rolling landscape with moderate intervisibility forming part of wider landscape view from Napton hill, including the church

Tranquillity Noise sources people roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments minor roads, the use for recreation and jarring introduction of cypress trees

B537 reduce tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone is partly a sports field used by the community, a fishing lake and campsite, and managed as part of wider farmed units, with a number of PROWs linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone forms part of the wider countryside and green area south of the settlement at the foot of the hill Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the C20 edge of the settlement only brushes the zone and is generally well screened by outgrown hedges and trees Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement removal of cypress trees around the fishing lake and replacement with appropriate native trees in clusters to soften rigid enclosure Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B538 LCP/Zone N09 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high The zone comprises the pastoral lower south western slopes of Napton Hill getting steeper to the east. The zone is set between the Oxford Canal to the south and a minor road to the north and also contains detractive commercial uses at Hillanhi Farm. Fields are bounded by low hedges to the west and outgrown hedges to the east. There is a concentration of PROWs linking the settlement with commercial area by the canal. The zone forms a green wedge penetrating the settlement to the east. The slopes are prominent in views especially from the south/south east and the zone helps to preserve the traditional linear character of the settlement wrapping around the slopes. Views are possible across the zone from canal to windmill. The zone also contains ridge and furrow. These sensitivies mean that housing development would be inappropriate as it would be highly noticeable to sensitive receptors and adversely affect the settlement character. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises the pastoral lower south western slopes of Napton Hill getting steeper to the east. The zone is set between the Oxford Canal to the south and a minor road to the north and also contains detractive commercial uses at Hillanhi Farm. Fields are bounded by low hedges to the west and outgrown hedges to the east. There is a concentration of PROWs linking the settlement with commercial area by the canal. The zone forms a green wedge penetrating the settlement to the east. The slopes are prominent in views especially from the south/south east and the zone helps to preserve the traditional linear character of the settlement wrapping around the slopes. Views are possible across the zone from canal to windmill.The zone also contains ridge and furrow. These sensitivies mean that commercial development would be inappropriate as it would be highly noticeable to sensitive receptors and adversely affect the settlement character. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B539 Landform sloping hillside Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmstead and roadside dwellings Other built features - Presence of water zone adjoins canal Scale medium/large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments apparent only in very close views eg from Howcombe Lane east Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks windmill lies on the Detractors Hillanhi Farm with associated hilltop above structures, dumped vehicles etc and commercial area to the north west Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone forms part of the lower slopes of Napton Hill rising steeply in places and is visible to the south especially

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the commercial uses at the western end and settlement at the eastern end reduce the tranquillity along with the minor road B540 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units, for commercial use and has PROWs concentrated at the eastern end of the zone linking the settlement with the commercial area to the south by the canal Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes to the setting of the windmill and settlement in terms of providing a green wedge which separates development at higher and lower levels. It also acts as a green setting to the canal at its closest point to the hill. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the mainly incremental and linear settlement pattern on the hill is visible but mitigated by green space above and below Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of the Oxford Canal and associated walk, PROWs, minor roads and residents- rural to the south such as around The Folly Inn, and in the settlement Other Other factors much of the zone is ridge and furrow Potential for landscape enhancement tidy up and screen commercial uses and encourage trees in hedges Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B541 LCP/Zone N10 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high The zone comprises the pastoral upper south western slopes of Napton Hill. The zone is set between a minor road and settlement to the south and the flat hilltop to the north. Fields are bounded by outgrown hedges. The slopes are prominent in views especially from the south/south east and the zone acts as setting to the windmill and helps to preserve the traditional linear character of the settlement wrapping around the slopes. Views are possible across the zone from canal to windmill. These sensitivies mean that housing development would be highly inappropriate as it would be prominent on the hillside to sensitive receptors and adversely affect the settlement character. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises the pastoral upper south western slopes of Napton Hill. The zone is set between a minor road and settlement to the south and the flat hilltop to the north. Fields are bounded by outgrown hedges. The slopes are prominent in views especially from the south/south east and the zone acts as setting to the windmill and helps to preserve the traditional linear character of the settlement wrapping around the slopes. Views are possible across the zone from canal to windmill. These sensitivies and steepness of slopes mean that commercial development would be highly inappropriate as it would be prominent on the hillside to sensitive receptors and adversely affect the settlement character. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform steeply sloping hillside Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries

B542 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments zone lies on a steeply sloping hillside with upper slopes acting as skyline Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks windmill lies on the Detractors - hilltop above Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone forms part of the upper slopes of Napton Hill rising steeply and is visible to the south especially

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments although the presence of roads and views of the built edge below reduce the overall tranquillity, this zone provides a relatively quiet area in close proximity to the settlement Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has no PROWs B543 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes to the setting of the windmill separating it from the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments visually a continuation of N03 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments the primarily linear settlement edge is set against the hillside Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of the Oxford Canal and associated walk, PROWs, minor roads and residents- rural to the south such as around The Folly Inn, and in the settlement Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B544 LCP/Zone N11 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises small-medium pastoral fields in a gently undulating landscape falling to minor watercourses. The fields are interspersed with a dispersed pattern of rural dwellings and farmsteads at Chapel Green. Hedgerows tend to be overgrown and with trees mainly associated with settlement. To the north, there are PROWs linking the settlement to the commercial area associated with the Oxford Canal to the west, the latter which has views across to the area. Overall the zone's sensitivities relate to its rural character of dispersed settlement separated from Napton itself, the listed buildings, and its proximity to the canal. Housing development would only be acceptable as a couple of single houses in large gardens carefully located so as not to fill all the gaps in the loose settlement form of Chapel Green. No housing would be appropriate linking Pillory Green Farm with the rural dwellings to the west so as to avoid amalgamation of settlement form. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises small-medium pastoral fields in a gently undulating landscape falling to minor watercourses. The fields are interspersed with a dispersed pattern of rural dwellings and farmsteads at Chapel Green. Hedgerows tend to be overgrown and with trees mainly associated with settlement. To the north, there are PROWs linking the settlement to the commercial area associated with the Oxford Canal to the west, the latter which has views across to the area. Overall the zone's sensitivities relate to its rural character of dispersed settlement separated from Napton itself, the listed buildings, and its proximity to the canal. Commercial development would not be appropriate as a result f this and the fine grain of the area. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B545 Landform gently undulating lowland Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered wayside dwellings and farms/smallholdings around Chapel Green Other built features - Presence of water small ponds and watercourses Scale small/medium Sense of enclosure moderately enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments gently undulating lowland with limited trees allows views across it

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments tranquillity is reduced by the dispersed pattern of dwellings and traffic on the minor road that bisects the area but the area is essentially quiet and rural

B546 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has PROWs concentrated at the northern end of the zone linking the settlement with the commercial area to the south by the canal Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone provides the rural open setting for the south western approach to the settlement with its listed buildings, separating them from rural dwellings such as Holroyd Farm Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments a varied, dispersed pattern of settlement with listed buildings including converted farm complex Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of the Oxford Canal and associated walk to the west, PROWs, minor roads and residents- rural to the south such as around Chapel Green, and in the settlement Other Other factors floodplain of minor watercourses in parts Potential for landscape enhancement encourage trees in hedgerows Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B547 LCP/Zone N12 Settlement: Napton-on-the-Hill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises a steeply sloping grassed hillside to the south with disused quarry workings and two ponds with flat disturbed land of a former brickworks and quarry to the north. A small industrial estate lies on the site with further commercial uses to the west of the Oxford Canal which forms the zone's north western boundary. The zone contributes to, but to an extent detracts from, the setting of the windmill on the top of Napton Hill to the east, although the quarry face could be said to be a dramatic feature. The zone faces out from Napton Hill towards the wider landscape away from the settlement from which it is physically separated. The A425 runs alongs its northern edge. The quarry face is a geological SSSI. The zones sensitivities are its location away from the settlement with slopes facing out to the wider very open landscape, its visual separartion from the settlement, its role as setting to the windmill, its proximity to the canal and its SSSI. Housing development would be inappropriate in this zone. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development medium The zone comprises a steeply sloping grassed hillside to the south with disused quarry workings and two ponds with flat disturbed land of a former brickworks and quarry to the north. A small industrial estate lies on the site with further commercial uses to the west of the Oxford Canal which forms the zone's north western boundary. The zone contributes to, but to an extent detracts from, the setting of the windmill on the top of Napton Hill to the east, although the quarry face could be said to be a dramatic feature. The zone faces out from Napton Hill towards the wider landscape away from the settlement from which it is physically separated. The A425 runs alongs its northern edge. The quarry face is a geological SSSI. The zones sensitivities are its location away from the settlement, its slopes facing out to the wider very open landscape, its visual separartion from the settlement, its role as setting to the windmill, its proximity to the canal and its SSSI. Commercial development would be inappropriate on the slopes due to prominence but may be acceptable on the site of the lower quarry/brickworks site provided that a major screening bund and tree planting belt at least 20m wide is located along the northern boundary , along the canal, and the building heights are restructed so they are not apparent in views from the canal and wider landscape to the north west. Buildings should be coloured dark olive green to minimise effects. A design brief should be prepared to ensure that the site is sensitively developed and consider the treatment on the A425 frontage where there should be no apparent development. Preferably public access should be allowed and designed around the older quarry. Also the commercial development west of the canal should be screened to reduce the overall potential effects of development although it is appreciated that this area may be in separate ownership. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Disturbed-derlct Pattern

B548 Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform steeply sloping hillside to the south with flat disturbed land of a former Landcover brickworks/quarryderelict quarry & semi-naturalto the north pasture/scrub

B549 buildings and structures Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the southern upper part of the zone is intervisible with lower land to the west although the lower slopes are less visible Tranquillity Noise sources industry roads Views of development some Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments tranquillity is reduced by degraded landscape and the presence of some industrial units Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone is a combination of disused brickyard site, disused quarry site with grazing and industrial units and is self contained, away from the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes to, but to an extent detracts from, the setting of the windmill, although the quarry face could be said to be a dramatic feature. The zone faces out from Napton Hill towards the wider landscape away from the settlement. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge Form of edge Comments n/a Receptors Receptors Sensitivity long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways high

Comments receptors include users of the Oxford Canal and associated walk to the north, the A425 and minor road Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement better management of semi-natural grassland and other habitats on upper slopes Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development strong mounding and 20m minimum width tree belt on north western boundary adjacent to the canal

B550 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks

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0 0.4 0.8 1.6 km Newbold-on-Stour Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Ne01 Settlement: Newbold-on-Stour Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises gently undulating mainly arable farmland with some pasture and an organic smallholding to the north with medium to large geometric fields overall. The landform encloses the area north of Hands Farm a little more than to the south. Hedges are generally trimmed with few trees although these tend to be more outgrown to the north. There are a few small farm complexes scattered throughout and a small nursery. The A3400 provides a boundary to part of the area and traffic reduces tranquillity. The openness allows views of parts of the settlement, including C20 development, and views out towards the Cotswolds scarp slope to the south west. The main sensitivities are the rural character, openness, relationship with the church to the south and Ettington Park and the monument to the north, the allotments and the views to the Cotswolds. Housing development would be inappropriate in the short term. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium The zone comprises gently undulating mainly arable farmland with some pasture and an organic smallholding to the north with medium to large geometric fields overall. The landform encloses the area north of Hands Farm a little more than to the south. Hedges are generally trimmed with few trees although these tend to be more outgrown to the north. There are a few small farm complexes scatttered throughout and a small nursery. The A3400 provides a boundary to part of the area and traffic reduces tranquillity. The openness allows views of parts of the settlement, including C20 development, and views out towards the Cotswolds scarp slope to the south west. The main sensitivities are the rural character, openness, relationship with the church to the south and Ettington Park and the monument to the north, the allotments and the views to the Cotswolds. Commercial development would be inappropriate in the short term. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Med/large_geometric Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B551 Landform gently rolling lowland Landcover arable farmland with limited pasture and allotments Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered large farms Other built features - Presence of water - Scale large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church adjacent Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the area is generally open and gently undulating, intervisible with the settlement edge and A3400 in parts

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments rural tranquillity is reduced by the noise and movement of traffic along the A3400 and frequent views of the settlement edge Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the area appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units with B552 relatively limited public access apart from minor roads and one PROW Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments to the north the zone contributes to the open countryside setting of Ettington Park to the east, the listed Talton House to the north west and the monument on the northern edge of the village which signifies the beginning of the settlement. To the south the zone penetrates into the settlement near the church, which though modest, forms a landmark within the village. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments there is a mixture of C20 and earlier development, but the latter tends to be more prominent when viewed from the south west Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments open views from existing settlement edge and scattered farms throughout the zone, views from the A3400 and with limited views from Shakespeare's Way in north western corner. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement strengthening hedgerows and encouragement of hedgerow trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development

B553 LCP/Zone Ne02 Settlement: Newbold-on-Stour Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This zone is an area of permanent pasture along the edge of the River Stour floodplain with some outgrown hedges to the north and fenced elsewhere. It is open to view to the valley sides to the north east. The settlement edge is recent housing and relatively raw with limited vegetation. A pond lies to the south surrounded by willows and other vegetation. The zone has some potential for new housing development. Any such development should be bounded by a strong hedgerow along the north eastern edge of the site to define the edge of the floodplain and opportunities should be sought to include some hedgerow trees along this boundary. The pond should also be retained and managed as an ecological resource and area of open access for the local community. Some opportunity for housing on northern field, retain pond? Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone is an area of permanent pasture along the edge of the River Stour floodplain with some outgrown hedges to the north and fenced elsewhere. It is open to view to the valley sides to the north east. The settlement edge is recent housing and relatively raw with limited vegetation. A pond lies to the south surrounded by willows and other vegetation. Commercial development is inappropriate in this zone due to its visibility to the north east and relationship with adjacent housing. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_geometric Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland with sloping edge along river floodplain Landcover permanent pasture Field boundaries

B554 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement within zone, but surrounded by edge of village on three sides Other built features - Presence of water pond fringed by scrub Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors unmitigated settlement edge is a minor detractor Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments gently sloping lower valley side with views from Shakespeare's Way to the east. The pond area to the south is more enclosed by vegetation. Tranquillity Noise sources Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the area is quiet countryside away from roads with views of housing development on one side Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the area is used for low intensity grazing and appears to be associated with floodplain pasture to the east

B555 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments lies to the east of recent housing development bounded by the river corridor and open countryside further to the east Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments the housing edge is recent with small gardens and limited softening by vegetation, or mitigation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium

Comments receptors include users of the Shakepeare's Way and adjacent residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement native hedge planting with trees along eastern boundary and managing area around pond for nature conservation Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development soften boundary of development with trees and indented character along eastern edge

B556 LCP/Zone Ne03 Settlement: Newbold-on-Stour Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone forms part of a pastoral, river valley landscape, associated with the flat, alluvial floodplain of the River Stour. Although little unimproved wet grassland vegetation now remains, the River Stour still retains a diverse profile, with many meanders, gravel shallows and steep river banks, which contribute to a biologically rich riverside habitat. The river is prone to flooding after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, when much of the valley floor can be inundated by water. This area is thus highly sensitive and unsuitable for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone forms part of a pastoral, river valley landscape, associated with the flat, alluvial floodplain of the River Stour. Although little unimproved wet grassland vegetation now remains, the River Stour still retains a diverse profile, with many meanders, gravel shallows and steep river banks, which contribute to a biologically rich riverside habitat. The river is prone to flooding after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, when much of the valley floor can be inundated by water. This area is thus highly sensitive and unsuitable for housing development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Wet meadowland Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Meadowland on large estates LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Large_regular Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform mainly river floodplain Landcover permanent pasture Field boundaries

B557 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern old mill buildings converted into dwellings Other built features - Presence of water River Stour Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments area partially enclosed to the south by trees but more open to the north - overlooked by housing

Tranquillity Noise sources Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments some views of the settlement edge and old mill buildings within the LCP, although away from roads Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments part of river corridor floodplain Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B558 Comments contributes to a posititve setting for the settlement to the east Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge highly indented Comments rural dwellings including old Mill House Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high long distance/public footpaths high

Comments receptors include users of the Shakepeare's Way and adjacent residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement manage riparian vegetation and reinforce hedgerow boundaries Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B559 LCP/Zone Ne04 Settlement: Newbold-on-Stour Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone comprises of gently sloping land on the lower valley sides of the Stour with three distinct components. The largest area to the south is used for horse paddocks/livery yard and has a rural open character reduced in tranquillity by the adjacent A3400 which is the main southern approach to the settlement. Mill Lane with its outgrown hedges divides this area from an overgrown paddock to the north west which is scrubbing up with hawthorn. It has a disused building within it and recent housing to the north is apparent. To the north, separated by hedges, is a small pasture which runs down to the Stour. This contributes to an attractive, tranquil rural setting and approach to the river corridor, the Mill House and various other rural dwellings adjacent. A derelict telephone exchange lies by the A3400 but is partly screened by hedges and appears to be almost domestic in scale. The areas to the north east is the most sensitive due to its character and contribution to the Stour. The horse paddocks are sensitive as they form part of the wider open rural landscape of the river valley south of the settlement. The relict grassland and scrub is least sensitive as it is well screened and of limited intrinsic sensitivity. This would be the only part of the zone able to accommodate housing provided that the existing boundary screening is maintained and possibly reinforced with trees. The telephone exchange may be able to be replaced by one house within its curtilage. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium The zone comprises of gently sloping land on the lower valley sides of the Stour with three distinct components. The largest area to the south is used for horse paddocks/livery yard and has a rural open character reduced in tranquillity by the adjacent A3400 which is the main southern approach to the settlement. Mill Lane with its outgrown hedges divides this area from an overgrown paddock to the north west which is scrubbing up with hawthorn. It has a disused building within it and recent housing to the north is apparent. To the north, separated by hedges, is a small pasture which runs down to the Stour. This contributes to an attractive, tranquil rural setting and approach to the river corridor, the Mill House and various other rural dwellings adjacent. A derelict telephone exchange lies by the A3400 but is partly screened by hedges and appears to be almost domestic in scale. The areas to the north east is the most sensitive due to its character and contribution to the Stour. The horse paddocks are sensitive as they form part of the wider open rural landscape of the river valley south of the settlement. The relict grassland and scrub is least sensitive as it is well screened and of limited intrinsic sensitivity. This would be the only part of the zone that might be able to accommodate commercial development provided that the existing boundary screening is maintained and possibly reinforced with trees. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small_geometric

B560 Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland sloping to the north east Landcover permanent pasture, horse grazing and relict grassland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern linear development along Mill Lane and farmstead/livery yard on A3400 Other built features disused telephone exchange Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility

B561 Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the fields to the south are visible from the road although the relict field is screened by hedges and scrub

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments tranquillity in this rural area is reduced by the noise and movement of traffic along the A3400 although it increases to the north, closer to the river corridor Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the uses within the zone are self contained and there are no PROWs Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the southern fields/horse paddocks are exposed to view from the A3400 whilst the relict field to the north west is screened generally by high outgrown hedges. The field to the north east relates to, and contributes to, the river corridor. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments hard settlement edge to main settlement is generally screened by the area of scrub/relict grassland, while views to linear rural development along Mill Lane are filtered by tall hedgerow and garden trees Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of the A3400 and adjacent residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement encourage trees in hedgerows by horse pasture Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development retain screening hedgerows to A3400 and south side of Mill Lane

B562 LCP/Zone Ne05 Settlement: Newbold-on-Stour Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone comprises a small, flat, rectilinear pasture field surrounded by housing or development on three sides with an outgrown hedge to the west, beyond which lies open arable farmland. The field abuts the village green to the south east, separated from it and the recent and well kept village hall by some trees. The village green is at the heart of the village and has a war memorial and other features, with attractive dwellings, some listed, fronting it and the A3400 which runs along its eastern edge. An unsightly small electricity substation lies on the south eastern corner of the zone. The trees on the south eastern corner of the zone provide a tree fringe to the village green and some sense of space beyond. However, the zone could be suitable for housing development provided that it enhanced the village green. This might be achieved by extending green space into the zone from the village green and fronting new dwellings onto this space whilst backing onto the existing housing. The open space would need to be appropriately planted to complement the village green character. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises a small, flat, rectilinear pasture field surrounded by housing or development on three sides with an outgrown hedge to the west, beyond which lies open arable farmland. The field abuts the village green to the south east, separated from it and the recent and well kept village hall by some trees. The village green is at the heart of the village and has a war memorial and other features, with attractive dwellings, some listed, fronting it and the A3400 which runs along its eastern edge. An unsightly small electricity substation lies on the south eastern corner of the zone. The trees on the south eastern corner of the zone provide a tree fringe to the village green and some sense of space beyond.The sensitive location and scale of the zone means that commercial development would be inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_geometric Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood

B563 Characteristics Landform flat Landcover permanent pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement within zone, but surrounded by edge of village on three sides Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks village green memorial Detractors sub-station is a minor detractor Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments view to south eastern corner across the village green Tranquillity Noise sources people Views of development many 270 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments zone has a medium/low tranquillity due to proximity of, and surrounding by the settlement edge on three sides

B564 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed in a self contained manner and has no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the trees in the south eastern corner contribute to the setting and enclosure of the village green, and the openness of the field also contributes to the rural character of the green to an extent Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments hard C20 housing edge to main settlement on two sides Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium viewpoints high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of the village green and village hall, the PROW, the A3400 and adjacent residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development very sensitive interface with the village green, possibly visually extending it with housing facing new open space

B565 LCP/Zone Ne06 Settlement: Newbold-on-Stour Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone forms part of an historic estate landscape with surviving fragments of mature parkland extending across the River Stour and giving views to the listed Ettington Park House.There are extensive areas of ridge and furrow, as well as a few veteran trees. The park provides a positive approach to Newbold from the north, with the listed South Lodge acting as a gateway to the village. Housing along the northern edge of Newbold is generally well screened by tree cover forming a positive edge to the settlement. Due to the historic, open character of this zone with its ridge and furrow and veteran trees the zone is sensitive to change and housing development would therefore be inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone forms part of an historic estate landscape with surviving fragments of mature parkland extending across the River Stour and giving views to the listed Ettington Park House.There are extensive areas of ridge and furrow, as well as a few veteran trees. The park provides a positive approach to Newbold from the north, with the listed South Lodge acting as a gateway to the village. Housing along the northern edge of Newbold is generally well screened by tree cover forming a positive edge to the settlement. Due to the historic, open character of this zone with its ridge and furrow and veteran trees the zone is sensitive to change and commercial development would therefore be inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Parkland Pattern Origin Deerpark Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland with sloping edge along river floodplain Landcover pastoral parkland Field boundaries

B566 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern single historic roadside dwelling which once formed the south lodge to Ettington Park Other built features - Presence of water - Scale large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks South Lodge [minor] and Detractors - Ettington Park to north east Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments lower valley slopes intervisible with Ettington Park and South Lodge Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments the A3400 adjacent is fairly busy and reduces the tranquillity of this open area to an extent, although the effect decreases away from the road Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the area appears to be managed as part of the wider parkland landscape and has no public access B567 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments area provides setting to the Ettington Park house and to South Lodge Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments South Lodge provides a positive northern gateway to the settlement and nearby dwellings to the east are filtered by mature trees Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of Ettington Park, settlement residents and users of the A3400 Other Other factors extensive areas of ridge and furrow Potential for landscape enhancement management plan for parkland including re-planting of parkland trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B568 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas Listed Buildings NO05 Scheduled Ancient Monuments Registered Battlefield SSSIs NO06 Local Wildlife Sites F02 Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves NO02 Flood Zone 3

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0 0.35 0.7 1.4 km Northend Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone No01 Settlement: Northend Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of a number of flat to gently sloping pasture fields adjacent to the southern and western edges of Northend. It contains several listed buildings, including Northend Manor, a chapel with a Scheduled Ancient Monument and four further dwellings. The M40 motorway lies just one field to the west and is a constant source of noise. Bottom Street bisects the zone. A road along the southern boundary provides access to the Burton Dassett Hills Country Park. The zone is quite well screened by vegetation, with tall roadside hedges with some gaps and views out from Bottom Street over some of the northern half. Dense mixed trees, including conifers, provide a screen along the southern boundary of Northend Manor and block any intervisibility between the settlement and the southern part of the zone. Views from houses on the southern edge of Northend are filtered by mature trees which appear to be within (former) parkland around the Manor. Houses to the west of Bottom Street have views filtered by boundary vegetation.Two PROWs cross the northern half of the zone and there is one in an adjacent field to the west which abuts the Manor House on Bottom Street. Northend Manor and its setting create a very attractive entrance to the settlement from the south and this zone also serves as a foothill to the dramatic slope of the Burton Dassett Hills. Housing development would be inappropriate at the northern end of the site as it would be an extension of the settlement into open countryside. Housing development in the northern part of the south easternn half would be inappropriate due to proximity to a group of listed buildings. Housing development in the southern part of the south eastern half would detract from the existing attractive entrance to the settlement and from the approach to the Country Park, and would be in open countryside unrelated to the settlement, For these reasons it is considered that housing development in this zone is inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a number of flat to gently sloping pasture fields adjacent to the southern and western edges of Northend. It contains several listed buildings, including Northend Manor, a chapel with a Scheduled Ancient Monument and four further dwellings. The M40 motorway lies just one field to the west and is a constant source of noise. A village street bisects the zone and a road along the southern boundary provides access to the Burton Dassett Hills Country Park. The zone is quite well screened by vegetation, with tall roadside hedges with some gaps and views out from Bottom Street over some of the northern half. Dense mixed trees, including conifers, provide a screen along the southern boundary of Northend Manor and block any intervisibility between the settlement and the southern half of the zone. Views from houses on the southern edge of Northend are filtered by mature trees which appear to be within (former) parkland around the Manor. Houses to the west of Bottom Street have views filtered by boundary vegetation.Two PROWs cross the northern half of the zone and there is one in an adjacent field to the west, abutting the Manor House on Bottom Street. Northend Manor and its setting create a very attractive entrance to the settlement from the south and this zone also serves as a foothill to the dramatic slope of the Burton Dassett Hills. Development would be inappropriate in the northern half of the site as it would be in open countrsyide outside the settlement. Development in the northern part of the south eastern half would be inappropriate due to proximity to a group of listed buildings. Development in the southern part of the south eastern half would detract from the existing attractive entrance to the settlement and from the approach to the Country Park, would be in open countryside unrelated to the settlement and would be out of scale with it. For these reasons commercial development in this zone is considered inappropriate.

B569 Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently sloping Landcover pasture, pond, dwellings (including 4 listed buildings), trees and allotments Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees

B570 Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern group of listed buildings; four isolated houses; chapel Other built features - Presence of water ponds to west and in pasture near Old School Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed to east by landform (Burton Dassett Hills), very open to west and south Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance very prominent Complexity simple Comments Burton Dassett Hills form prominent skyline to east. Elsewhere skyline is very distant. Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Burton Dassett Hills Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments Burton Dassett Hills are most dominant local feature, but views into this zone limited by vegetation. Some open views into northern half from Bottom Street Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments the M40 motorway lies only one field to the west across NO02 and is a constant source of noise. The zone is bound to the south by a local road that is much used for access to the Country Park; Bottom Street forms part of the zone's western and eastern boundaries and bisects its southern end. There is a PROW within the adjoining field to the west that meets Bottom Street opposite Northend Manor and two PROWs in the northern part of the zone. The southern edge of the settlement abuts the northern end of the south eastern half of this zone, which contains several dwellings and a chapel.The north western half of the zone abuts a farm, former school and parish church. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments mix of curtilages and pasture apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROWs linking into the settlement

B571 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments visually similar to adjacent areas, separated visually from settlement by occasionally dense boundary vegetation. Adjacent zone NO02 is in arable cultivation; adjacent area NO04 is open pasture with trees Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments very soft as layout appears to be constructed around mature trees which may formerly have been within parkland associated with Northend Manor. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments rural dwellings within the zone would be most affected, although there are rural dwellings nearby (Home Farm, The Bungalow) which have views of the zone. Northend Manor is well screened by vegetation, at least along its southern boundary, but is more open to the north and east. Urban residents have views restricted by existing vegetation. Users of the adjacent PROW and road users would experience impact, in particular the many people using the road along the southern boundary as access to the Country Park. Other Other factors proximity to Country Park access Potential for landscape enhancement dense belt of mixed woodland along motorway boundary to help muffle traffic noise Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B572 LCP/Zone No02 Settlement: Northend Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of several flat, open arable fields with low hedges on the western edge of Northend and bound to the west by the M40 motorway. They are crossed by several PROWs and are part of the wider farmed landscape, despite being somewhat cut off by the motorway to the west and the railway to the north. However, neither of these elements are well vegetated and appear as fairly minor landscape elements compared to the dominant Burton Dassett Hills to the south east. As this zone lies well outside the settlement and overlooked by the manor it is not considered suitable for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of several flat, open arable fields with low hedges on the western edge of Northend and bound to the west by the M40 motorway. They are crossed by several PROWs and are part of the wider farmed landscape, despite being somewhat cut off by the motorway to the west and the railway to the north. However, neither of these elements are well vegetated and appear as fairly minor landscape elements compared to the dominant Burton Dassett Hills to the south east. As this zone lies well outside the settlement in open countryside and overlooked by the manor it is not considered suitable for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover arable Field boundaries

B573 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features sewage works in north eastern corner Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity uniform Skyline Prominence/ importance very prominent Complexity simple Comments Burton Dassett Hills form skyline to east; very long views to west and north Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Burton Dassett Hills Detractors motorway noise Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments Burton Dassett Hills highly visible; zone clearly visible from Country Park (rape fields in flower)

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments noise from motorway traffic is constant and intrusive. No PROW use observed during survey. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROW linking into the settlement. Partly cut off from wider landscape by motorway and railway.

B574 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments visually continuous with NO05 but different land use to NO01. Does not contribute to setting of settlement and Country Park in same way as NO01 Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments from the motorway bridge at Little Dassett, which is the only viewpoint, the setlement is effectively screened by boundary vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments rural residents are all the dwellings in NO01 and users of the chapel at the southern end of zone NO01. Possible views also from Home Farm to south east of zone. Urban residents include houses on both sides of parts of Bottom Street. Users of the local roads and the motorway would also be aware of changes to this zone. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement desne woodland planting along motorway to help baffle traffic noise Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B575 LCP/Zone No03 Settlement: Northend Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of a band of small sloping pasture fields forming the foothills of the Burton Dassett Hills Country Park.The field boundaries are well vegetated with outgrown hedges, now semi-mature to mature trees, mainly ash and hawthorn, and there is a very minor valley in the internal landform. The eastern end of the zone is more open, with a character similar to that of zone NO04. There is a C18/19th stone house in the zone, jutting out from the settlement edge. This zone, together with the two parts of NO04, serves visually and functionally as a buffer between the settlement and the dominant landform of the Country Park and any development here would change the relationship between them and make the settlement more visible in the wider landscape. For this reason housing development in this zone is considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a band of small sloping pasture fields forming the foothills of the Burton Dassett Hills Country Park.The field boundaries are well vegetated with outgrown hedges, now semi-mature to mature trees, mainly ash and hawthorn. The eastern end of the zone is more open, with a character similar to that of zone NO04, from which it is distinguished only by field size. There is a C18/19th stone house in the zone, jutting out from the settlement edge. This zone, together with the two parts of zone NO04, serves visually and functionally as a buffer between the settlement and the dominant landform of the Country Park and any development here would change the relationship between them and make the settlement more visible in the wider landscape. For this reason, and because of the small scale field pattern, commecial development in this zone is considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_irregular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B576 Landform sloping Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern single house abutting settlement edge Other built features none Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed by landform and vegetation Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance very prominent Complexity simple Comments Burton Dassett Hills form the skyline to the south east; elsewhere there are extensive views Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Burton Dassett Hills Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments landform and vegetation screen much of this zone except from long distance views from the north

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments the inherent high tranquillity of this zone is marred by constant noise from the M40 motorway. Two PROWs cross the zone. The settlement edge is largely screened by boundary vegetation. B577 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments part of circle of sloping pasture land between flat farmland and prominent hilltop, with PROWs providing links between settlement and Country Park Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contributes to setting of Country Park, which is a backdrop to the settlement viewed from the north, east and west Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments forms a landscape unit of sloping pasture with NO04 to the north east and the south west, differentiated only by field size and proximity to settlement Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments traditionally even modern development has not encroached on these slopes, with one (earlier) exception. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments rural receptors in parts of NO01 may have filtered views into this zone. Residents in some of the listed buildings near the eastern edge of Northend may have filtered views of the zone, and some houses in Hill Close have open views. There are clear views from the two PROWs, especially from the more open upper sections and there will be views from the paths that ascend the summit of the Burton Dassett Hills at their north western end. Potential road impact is limited to short sections of one track and one no through road. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B578 LCP/Zone No04 Settlement: Northend Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone is split in two by zone NO03, which differs only in field size and relationship to the settlement. The field sizes in NO04 are larger, and it has no relationship with the settlement. Both parts consist of large, open pasture fields on sloping ground which rises up to form the summit of the Burton Dassett Hills, a prominent local landmark and Country Park. Both parts are partly bound by PROWs, which are well used, and a short length of access road forms the southern boundary of the western half. The western half is partly designated Country Park (woodland) and part of the eastern half is covered by a TPO. This band of pasture fields is significant visually as part of a local landmark and functionally in separating it from the settlement. Any housing development in it would mark a departure from the established upper boundary of the settlement and would make it more visible in the wider landscape, changing its relationship within it and to the Country Park. For these reasons housing development is not considered appropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone is split in two by zone NO03, which differs only in field size and relationship to the settlement. The field sizes in NO04 are larger, and it has no relationship with the settlement. Both parts consist of large, open pasture fields on sloping ground which rises up to form the summit of the Burton Dassett Hills, a prominent local landmark and Country Park. Both are partly bound by PROWs, which are well used, and a short length of access road forms the southern boundary of the western half. The western half is partly designated Country Park (woodland) and part of the eastern half is covered by a TPO. This band of pasture fields is significant visually as part of a local landmark and functionally in separating it from the settlement. Any development in it would mark a departure from the established upper boundary of the settlement and would make it more visible in the wider landscape, changing its relationship within it and to the Country Park. Commercial development, with its large scale and extent, would be particularly prominent and is therefore considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Large_semi-regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B579 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform sloping Landcover pasture and woodland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features none Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity uniform Skyline Prominence/ importance very prominent Complexity simple Comments landform of Burton Dassett Hills is local landmark and skyline Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks landform of Burton Detractors - Dassett Hills Intervisibility Site observation ...to key features ...from key place Comments these lower slopes are part of very prominent landform

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low B580 Comments the inherent tranquillity of this zone is marred by constant noise from the M40 motorway. The PROWs that border the zone are well used. There are filtered views of the whole settlement. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed unit with PROW linking into the settlement and the Country Park Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments zone contributes to the setting of Burton Dassett Hills, a prominent local landmark and Country Park, and separates it from the settlement. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments NO03 is also part of the lower slope landform Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge Form of edge Comments unconnected Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways high/medium Comments rural receptors in NO01 and Granslet Farm to north east; urban receptors in settlement have filtered views.Users of Country Park have views from northern end of Burton Dassett Hills, as do road users approaching Country Park from west. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B581 LCP/Zone No05 Settlement: Northend Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of a mix of arable and pastoral land on the northern edge of Northend. It is flat to gently rising, with a backdrop of the dramatic Burton Dassett Hills to the south beyond the settlement, which nestles at their feet. The zone is open and very much part of the wider farmed landscape, even where partly hemmed in by the railway to the north. It is obviously outside the settlement, which has a distinct edge and housing development here would be an inappropriate extension of the settlement outside its existing form. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a mix of arable and pastoral land on the northern edge of Northend. It is flat to gently rising, with a backdrop of the dramatic Burton Dassett Hills to the south beyond the settlement, which nestles at their feet. The zone is open and very much part of the wider farmed landscape, even where partly hemmed in by the railway to the north. It is obviously outside the settlement, which has a distinct edge and commercial development in the open countryside would be inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently sloping Landcover mix of pasture and arable, plus small area of amenity greenspace. Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees B582 Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern two farms Other built features one barn Presence of water none Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments Burton Dassett Hills forms local skyline and landmark to south of this zone Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Burton Dassett Hills Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments clear views in both directions/ Burton Dassett Hills Tranquillity Noise sources roads other Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments this zone suffers from motorway noise from the west and railway noise, in close proximity, from the north. It contains several local roads and several PROWs. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROW linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments foreground to settlement when approaching from the north Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments similar landform and landuse to NO02, but not mutually reliant

B583 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments mix of old (including adjacent listed buildings) and modern, the latter mainly well screened by trees. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments in this open landscape any changes would be highly visible to all receptors Other Other factors Potential for landscape enhancement a belt of trees screening the large barn and farmyard associated with the listed building on Blacksmith's Lane would enhance the northern approach to the settlement Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B584 LCP/Zone No06 Settlement: Northend Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of a farmhouse (listed buildings), associated farm buildings (including a stone barn with the date 1835 in the patterned tiled roof) and a single pasture field on the northern side of Northend. The land is gently sloping and field boundaries consist of wet ditches with outgrown hedges turning into gappy tree rows, with thorn, elm and ash the main species present. The zone is overlooked on three sides by housing, including some listed buildings. From the north the pasture field appears as a green wedge or tongue into the heart of the settlement. At the time of survey the farmyard appeared very poorly maintained, tending to semi-derelict, which compounded the rather poor edge to the settlement on this side. This could be improved by planting a hedge alongside the barn on the north western edge of the zone, taking care to leave the pasture 'tongue' visible to views from the north. As this site contains a listed building and the pasture field, at the heart of the settlement, is overlooked on three sides by housing, it is not considered appropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a farmhouse (listed buildings), associated farm buildings (including a stone barn with the date 1835 in the patterned tiled roof) and a single pasture field on the northern side of Northend. The land is gently sloping and field boundaries consist of wet ditches with outgrown hedges turning into gappy tree rows, with thorn, elm and ash the main species present. The zone is overlooked on three sides by housing, including some listed buildings. From the north the pasture field appears as a green wedge or tongue into the heart of the settlement. At the time of survey the farmyard appeared very poorly maintained, tending to semi-derelict, which compounded the rather poor edge to the settlement on this side. This could be improved by planting a hedge alongside the barn on the north western edge of the zone, taking care to leave the pasture 'tongue' visible to views from the north. As this site contains a listed building and the pasture field, at the heart of the settlement, is overlooked on three sides by housing, it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B585 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern single farm house Other built features farm buildings Presence of water pond on boundary Scale small Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors 11 kV lines Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments farmhouse screened by vegetation but farmyard and 1835 barn clearly visible from several points within settlement

Tranquillity Noise sources roads other Views of development many 270 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low B586 Comments an open zone towards the edge of the settlement but with development on three sides. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments part of farm curtilage rather than wider farmed landscape, as pasture not arable. No public access. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments from the north, the pasture field is observed as a green wedge into the centre of the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments development of NO05 would landlock this zone; development of this zone would have minimal impat on NO05 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge highly indented Comments the zone is overlooked by houses on three sides, older (and including listed buildings) to west and south; more recent to the east. All have views across the zone. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments no rural residents have views into or of zone; urban residents on three sides have clear views into zone. Footpath along northern boundary. Vehicles on roads to north of zone would have passing views of any change, limited except to north by intervening buildings and vegetation. Other Other factors farmyard arounbd listed building is dilapidated and unkempt Potential for landscape enhancement plant hedge along northern edge of barn to screen, but leave boundary with pasture field open. Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B587 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs

OX05 Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas OX06 Listed Buildings OX03 OX04 Scheduled Ancient Monuments Registered Battlefield SSSIs OX01 Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves OX02 Flood Zone 3

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0 0.4 0.8 1.6 km Oxhill Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Ox01 Settlement: Oxhill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high The low-lying zone lies adjacent to a watercourse/floodplain with which it shares landuse and land cover of pasture (generally improved but with some neutral (unimproved) grassland) with riparian trees, including many pollard willows. It also shares a high degree of intervisibility in some parts, due to the presence of fences rather than hedges, typical of such landuse. It appears to be in good condition and serves as an important setting for the edge of the settlement along the latter's north eastern edge. It also provides a pleasingly indented settlement edge when viewed from the wider landscape to the north east and from adjoining sites. The space allows glimpse views out to the wider landscape from Main Street contributing to village character. The contribution the zone makes to the settlement character and the setting of the valley floor and Conservation Area means that housing is considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The low-lying zone lies adjacent to a watercourse/floodplain with which it shares landuse and land cover of pasture (generally improved but with some neutral (unimproved) grassland) with riparian trees, including many pollard willows. It also shares a high degree of intervisibility in some parts, due to the presence of fences rather than hedges, typical of such landuse. It appears to be in good condition and serves as an important setting for the edge of the settlement along the latter's north eastern edge. It also provides a pleasingly indented settlement edge when viewed from the wider landscape to the north east and from adjoining sites. The space allows glimpse views out to the wider landscape from Main Street contributing to village character. The contribution the zone makes to the settlement character, the setting of the valley floor and Conservation Area and the small scale of the fields means that commercial development is considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B588 Landform flat to undulating floodplain edge Landcover pastoral Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features Oxhill Manor prominent in nearby OX06 Presence of water small stream Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed by settlement along south western boundary; open along north eastern boundary Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity simple Comments views out from site are bound to north east by higher ground at a distance Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Oxhill Manor in OX06 Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments key feature is Oxhill Manor (LB) (OX06)

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people occasional Summary medium Comments fundamentally a quiet area, but local PROWs appear to be well used and two metalled roads cross the site (light traffic only)

B589 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROWs linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments significant as setting of settlement along its north eastern edge and contributes visually to character of adjacent watercourse site OX03 and continuity of nearby site OX06 Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments zones to either side of watercourse are mutually reliant visually and functionally Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments mixed development, mainly pre C20 Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments site contributes to setting of listed building (Oxhill Manor) Other Other factors neutral grassland; adjacent to Flood Zone 3 area; continuity of land use and ecological corridor Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B590 LCP/Zone Ox02 Settlement: Oxhill Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This zone consists of a group of small pasture fields (improved pasture) surrounded on three sides by housing development within Oxhill and on the fourth side by Green Lane and Whatcote Road. Each field has hedge, tree or fenced boundaries, of varying management, which prevent any intervisibility across the zone or between individual fields. There is a filtered view into the western end of the zone when approaching Oxhill - this is the initial sighting of the village when approaching from the south west - and there may be views from two rural properties to the west.The zone is low-lying but very slighty domed. Within it there is one PROW across the northern end and a permissive path near the eastern boundary, which does not appear to be well used. Oxhill Conservation Area abuts along part of the eastern boundary; one Listed Building is located adjacent to the northern boundary. There is some potential for housing development within part of the zone, excluding the western end (visibility within the wider landscape, potential impact on rural residents, effect on approach to settlement) and the eastern edge (adjacent to Oxhill Conservation Area). Development within existing field pattern, retaining where possible existing field boundaries, would maintain the landscape scale and pattern and reduce intervisibility within the zone and from the adjacent parts of the settlement. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a group of small pasture fields (improved pasture) surrounded on three sides by housing development within Oxhill and on the fourth side by Green Lane and Whatcote Road. Each field has hedge, tree or fenced boundaries, of varying management, which prevent any intervisibility across the zone or between individual fields. There is a filtered view into the western end of the zone when approaching Oxhill - this is the initial sighting of the village when approaching from the south west - and there may be views from two rural properties to the west.The zone is low-lying but very slighty domed. Within it there is one PROW across the northern end and a permissive path near the eastern boundary, which does not appear to be well used. Oxhill Conservation Area abuts along part of the eastern boundary; one Listed Building is located adjacent to the northern boundary. Given the small scale pattern of this site and its location almost entirely within the settlement, with its small scale development, partly adjacent to the Conservation Area and a Listed Building, commercial development would be out of scale and entirely inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B591 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform low-lying flat to very slightly domed Landcover pastoral (improved pasture), with some evidence of ridge and furrow, in small parcels with some strong hedge/tree boundaries Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features settlement on three sides; roads on remaining side Presence of water none Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed by settlement or vegation except on western edge (hedges against roads) Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors 11kV line crosses part of zone Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place B592 Comments only a small part of this zone is intervisible with OX07, from which it is separated by roads. It is marginally visible from parts of Oxhill Conservation Area, filtered by vegetation

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many all sides 360 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments where the site is surrounded by settlement it is medium to medium/low tranquil; where individual fields are crossed by footpaths and in the western area edged by roads, tranquillity is low. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROW linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contributes to the approach to the settlement from the west; western part contributes to flow of pastoral land use on western side of settlement. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments western end only; beyond immediately adjacent area, parts of OX07 are in arable rather than pastoral use, but still open farmland. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral/negative Form of edge moderately indented Comments sections of settlement edge are linear, impacting on parts of zone. Overall effect is moderately indented. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments rural residents (Clermont, Willougby Grounds) may have views of western end; PROW crosses northern part; roads surround western end. Some urban residents will have views into part of zone. Other Other factors Potential for landscape enhancement consistent good management of all hedgerows Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development development on a land parcel by land parcel basis, as existing hedgerows limit intervisibiity between parcels and across site

B593 LCP/Zone Ox03 Settlement: Oxhill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high The zone is a stream corridor and floodplain. Land cover is semi improved pasture with many well-managed pollard willows, forming an attractive firm boundary to the eastern edge of Oxhill. There is no settlement within the zone, although Oxhill Manor abuts it to the east and the eastern edge of Oxhill (Conservation Area) is clearly visible across OX01. Parts of the zone have PROWs along both sides and elsewhere PROWs cross it, indicating its high visual and amenity value. Given the high landscape sensitivity of this zone including function as floodplain, housing development would be entirely inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone is a small-scale stream corridor and floodplain. Land cover is semi improved pasture and many well-managed pollard willows, forming an attractive firm boundary to the eastern edge of Oxhill. There is no settlement within the zone, although Oxhill Manor abuts it to the east and the eastern edge of Oxhill (C0nservation Area) is clearly visible across OX01.Parts of ithave PROWs along both sides and elsewhere PROWs cross it, indicating its high visual and amenity value. Given the high landscape sensitivity of this zone including function as floodplain, commercial development would be entirely inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Med/large_semi-regul Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover pasture Field boundaries

B594 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features Oxhill Manor on eastern boundary Presence of water stream itself visually insignificant but major factor in riparian characterSense of enclosure enclosed by riparian vegetation Scale extensive linear, narrow laterally Diversity uniform Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments valley floor Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Oxhill Manor Detractors roads crossing laterally (minor detractors) Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments views from and to the zone may be obtainable from many houses along the eastern edge of Oxhill, from the two roads that cross it laterally and from the PROWs that run either across it or along both linear boundaries Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments although this appears to be a very tranquil area, tranquillity is modified by proximity to the settlement and presence of roads and PROWs

B595 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROW linking into the settlement; functions as river corridor and floodplain. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments significant contribution to setting and character of Oxhill; reinforces character of OX01, which is more intimately linked to the settlement edge and acts as visual boundary to settlement within the wider landscape. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments intervisibility with zones OX01 and OX06; mutual land use with OX01 and reflects agricultural land use of OX06. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments where OX03 abuts the settlement there is a strong distinction between them. Elsewhere OX03 abuts OX01, which has a similar character; together they appear to flow into the settlement Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments Oxhill Manor (LB) is a key receptor on the zone boundary. Whitehill House may have views down to part or all of the zone. Many urban residences, including several listed buildings, will have views across OX01 of OX03. Other Other factors almost entirely Flood Zone 3 area; OX03 is an unfragmented ecological corridor Potential for landscape enhancement ensure protection of TPO trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B596 LCP/Zone Ox04 Settlement: Oxhill Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium Zone OX04 lies on the north-western edge of Oxhill and consists of a single modern farmhouse and associated buildings and several small-medium pasture fields, mainly fenced but with a hedge/ditchline along the farm track - one of the three PROWs that border the zone. The land is flat to very gently undulating, with some evidence of former ridge and furrow cultivation, and relates visually and functionally to the wider farmed landscape, which is contained to the west by Oxhill Hill. Urban residents have clear views into the zone from its south eastern edge but rural residents nearby have potential views blocked by changes in local topography. The zone is low lying, near but not immediately adjacent to a stream corridor and is fairly discreet, although open to the north west. Most views would be for users of the three PROWs that bound the zone. The existing settlement edge is modern, linear and unsympathetic and the farmhouse provides a definite stop point to any potential development. There is some scope for housing development within this zone, especially adjacent to the existing settlement edge and where advance screen planting would be possible and desirable. There might be a local topographical argument for restricting development to the three northern fields to reduce visibility within the wider landscape. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high Zone OX04 lies on the north-western edge of Oxhill and consists of a single modern farmhouse and associated buildings and several small-medium pasture fields, mainly fenced but with a hedge/ditchline along the farm track - one of the three PROWs that border the zone. The land is flat to very gently undulating, with some evidence of former ridge and furrow cultivation, and relates visually and functionally to the wider farmed landscape, which is contained to the west by Oxhill Hill. Urban residents have clear views into the zone from its south eastern edge but rural residents nearby have potential views blocked by changes in local topography. The zone is low lying, near but not immediately adjacent to a stream corridor and is fairly discreet, although open to the north west. Most views would be for users of the three PROWs that bound the zone. The existing settlement edge is modern, linear and unsympathetic. There is no potential for commecial development of this zone, as its scale would be inappropriate and its potential height would make it visible within the wider landscape, particularly from Willoughby Grounds, the PROW to the south west of this house, a short section of Whatcote Road and when approaching the settlement from the south west. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B597 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform very gently undulating Landcover improved pasture with some ridge and furrow Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern one farmhouse within pastoral farmland Other built features one low agricultural building Presence of water - Scale small-medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity uniform Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments Oxhill Hill to west forms local skyline Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Oxhill Hill visible to west Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments intervisibility with part of settlement edge, and possibly from one rural dwelling (Willoughby Grounds)

B598 Tranquillity Noise sources people other Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments PROWs border zone on two sides, and another borders north western edge of northern part.. Zone accessed via farm track/PROW and subject to movement/noise of farm vehicles Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed unit with PROW linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments presence of Oxhill Farm within the szone ties it into the settlement edge. There is intervisibility between the zone and housing along the NW edge of the settlement, between the zone and the wider landscape and with adjacent OX05. Visibility within the wider landscape contained by rising ground leading up to Oxhill Hill to the west and settlement to east. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments similar agricultural land use. Partial visual reliance mitigated by hedgerow vegetation and slight change of landform (OX05 slopes slightly towards watercourse) Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments slightly indented at northern end Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high/medium urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high

Comments slight ridge likely to protect rural residents (Willoughby Grounds) but not unnamed structure at end of track to north west of Oxhill Farm; Whatcote Park is on other side of Oxhill Hill so unlikely to have any view of site. Urban residents have clear views into zone, as do users of PROWs. Other Other factors current neglected appearance of setting of farmhouse and farm buildings is a detractor Potential for landscape enhancement improved management of hedges and reduced intensity of grazing Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development advance tree and hedge planting along boundaries, especially to south west and west/north west; screen planting or careful design to mitigate impact on existing settlement edge.

B599 LCP/Zone Ox05 Settlement: Oxhill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of open pastoral farmland on flat to gently rising ground on the north western edge of Oxhill. Its unsettled agricultural character is challenged by the presence of one rural dwelling (Willoughby Grounds) within it and Oxhill Farm in adjoining OX04 and clearly visible. However, as functionally and visually part of the wider landscape, outside the settlement, housing development would be inappropriate due to the absence of any obvious boundaries to development and the gentle rise towards Oxhill Hill. Housing development within the arable field adjacent to OX03 would be inappropriate due to openness and proximity to the floodplain. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of open pastoral farmland on flat to gently rising ground on the north western edge of Oxhill. Its unsettled agricultural character is challenged by the presence of one rural dwelling within it (Willoughby Grounds) and Oxhill Farm in adjoining OX04 and clearly visible. However, the zone is functionally and visually part of the wider landscape, and it would not be possible to accommodate commercial development due to the absence of any obvious boundaries to development and the gentle rise towards Oxhill Hill, which would emphasize the height of any such development and hinder any potential mitigation of such development.The scale of commercial development would also be inappropriate within this medium-scale landscape. This zone is therefore considered inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat to north, rising gently to south west towards Oxhill Hill Landcover grass ley and improved pasture; one rural dwelling Field boundaries

B600 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features one rural dwelling (Willoughby Grounds) Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments local skyline dominated by Oxhill Hill. Zone is low-lying, rising gently to the south west and with a low ridge roughly parallel to Whatcote Road between Willoughby Grounds and ribbon housing to north east, which may provide a very local low skyline. Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors farmyard around Oxhill Farm currently neglected Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments some intervisibility with the north western edge of the settlement and with a rural dwelling (Clermont) (including Oxhill Farm within the settlement). Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments Whatcote Road borders part of this zone and the track from Oxhill Farm is well used by farm vehicles as well as walkers. There are two more PROWs in the zone.

B601 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROWs linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments does not contribute visually to the setting of the settlement but is part of the wider landscape. Relates visually to adjacent areas OX04 Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments Oxhill Farm interrupts what would be a visually and functionally seamless interreliance. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments neutral to negative settlement edge when viewed from wider landscape (ie PROWs) Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments potential views from Clermont not known. Views from settlement only along north western edge Other Other factors northern boundary adjacent to Flood Plain 3 zone (OX03); presence of Willoughby Grounds and Oxhill Farm (in adjoining OX04) are intrusion from settlement into open farmland. Potential for landscape enhancement improved hedgerow management and hedgerow tree planting Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B602 LCP/Zone Ox06 Settlement: Oxhill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of open pastoral and arable land rising gently from the stream corridor and settlement of Oxhill. It is mainly unsettled land in agricultural use, with one farmhouse and depot (Whitehill House) towards its north western edge and the prominent listed building Oxhill Manor on its south western boundary with the stream corridor and the settlement. The lightly settled OX01, the pastoral stream corridor OX03 and the south western part of this zone read as a single unit, with Oxhill Manor as an outlier from the settlement. A road crosses the north western edge of the site and a PROW crosses it centrally in a N/S axis, with another PROW along the boundary site with the eastern arm of OX03. The zone is very open, highly visible from the settlement and within the wider landscape, is separated from the settlement by the floodplain and so is not appropriate for housing development which would also adversely affect the setting of a listed building in a Conservation Area. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of open pastoral and arable land rising gently from the stream corridor and settlement of Oxhill. It is mainly unsettled land in agricultural use, with one farmhouse and depot (Whitehill House) towards its north western edge and the prominent listed building Oxhill Manor on its south western boundary with the stream corridor and the settlement. The lightly settled OX01, the pastoral stream corridor OX03 and the south western part of this zone read as a single unit, with Oxhill Manor as an outlier from the settlement. A road crosses the north western edge of the site and a PROW crosses it centrally in a N/S axis, with another PROW along the boundary site with the eastern arm of OX03. The zone is very open, highly visible from the settlement and within the wider landscape, is separated from the settlement by the floodplain and so is not appropriate for commercial development which would also adversely affect the setting of a listed building in a Conservation Area and which would be intrusive and out of scale with the existing settlement. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood

B603 Characteristics Landform gently sloping ground rising to ridge at Whitehill House, but flat adjacent to Landcover settlementarable with pasture around rural dwellings (Whitehill House and Oxhill Manor) and two copses Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern two rural houses (one listed building) Other built features outbuildings and farm buildings/depot Presence of water stream on northern edge; stream corridor to south and west Sense of enclosure open Scale medium large due to large field sizes and very low hedges, except around dwellings Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments land rises to high point east of site Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Oxhill Manor Detractors Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments Oxhill Manor is a key feature within this zone and from OX03, OX01 and the settlement and is clearly intervisible, filtered by vegetation, from/to them all. The vegetation that screens Whitehill House is prominent.

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent B604 Summary medium Comments intrinsically rural, with one PROW through itand with views/some sounds of rural settlement. Road near north western boundary and short track within southern part . Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROWs linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments lower, south western part of this zone is visually part of the settlement edge, forming a near seamless flow from OX01 through OX03 into this site, especially around Oxhill Manor. Beyond the surroundings of the manor, land use changes to arable from pasture and the land rises, forming more of a backdrop to the settlement. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments south western edge of this site visually and functionally relates to both OX01 and OX03. NB Survey undertaken in mid April, so possible that pollard willows and other vegetation along stream filter views as other times of year. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments NB zone not immediately adjacent to settlement edge but closely linked to OX01 and OX03. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments Oxhill Manor is a key receptor because of its visual relationship to the settlement. Whitehill House lies outside the settlement. The hedge alongside the N/S PROW is low and gappy, with extensive views from it. Other Other factors adjacent to Flood Zone 3 along western and southern boundaries Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B605 LCP/Zone Ox07 Settlement: Oxhill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone lies against the southern edge of Oxhill and consists of mainly large arable fields within a flat to very gently undulating landform, with a variety of hedgerow management and chiefly low hedges with no hedgerow trees. These factors give the zone a very open visual character and Green Lane acts as a defined boundary to the settlement which, along its southern edge abuts Green Lane and consists of bungalows with variable boundary vegetation. On the north west corner, across Green Lane, there is a group of listed buildings including the parish church, which is a prominent feature and gateway to the village, and from which there are extensive unfiltered views across the zone. Within such an open, large scale farmed landscape housing development would be highly visible and would be prejudicial to the setting of the listed buildings around and including the parish church, within the Conservation Area. This zone is therefore considered inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone lies against the southern edge of Oxhill and consists of mainly large arable fields within a flat to very gently undulating landform, with a variety of hedgerow management and chiefly low hedges with no hedgerow trees. These factors give the zone a very open visual character and Green Lane acts as a defined boundary to the settlement which, along its southern edge abuts Green Lane and consists of bungalows with variable boundary vegetation. On the north west corner, across Green Lane, there is a group of listed buildings including the parish church, which is a prominent feature and gateway to the village, and from which there are extensive unfiltered views across the zone. Within such an open, large scale farmed landscape commercial development would be highly visible and would be highly prejudicial to the setting of the listed buildings around and including the parish church, within the Conservation Area. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Large_semi-regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B606 Landform very gently undulating, rising gradually to south west Landcover pastoral near settlement edge, arable further away Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features none Presence of water Scale large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments although the skyline is very low, it is prominent by virtue of the simplicity of the topography, insignificance of field boundaries and the extent of views. This is less apparent in the southern part of the zone, where there are more hedges, trees and a more enclosed character. Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Oxhill church, adjacent to Detractors agricultural buildings in north eastern boundary OX08; 11kV line in E/W axis across site. Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments Oxhill church. Field boundaries generally low, with views over throughout zone. Extensive views from the zone over the wider landscape. Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people occasional Summary medium

B607 Comments vehicles on road which bounds zone on two sides significantly reduces tranquillity. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with no PROW linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments does not contribute to the setting of the settlement or to the wider landscape. Intervisible with western half of adjacent site OX08. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments western half of site OX08 visually similar to OX07, despite smaller field size and pastoral land use. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments modern bungalows with some boundary vegetation, all overlooking Green Lane and zone along its northern boundary. Oxhill Church and associated listed buildings adjacent across Green Lane to north east. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high viewpoints high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments possible views from Clermont, near the western boundary. Long views from the church across open farmland. Residents in housing along the northern boundary have clear long views across the zone, lightly filtered by boundary vegetation and some hedges. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement improved and consistent hedgerow management. Many hedges in this site are young but there are also many poor, gappy or overgrown hedges (may be a land ownership issue). Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development protection of view out from church to south west, possibly with creation of small village green; advance planting to reinforce hedgerow on south western boundary of northern field and hedgerow along north western boundary of OX08.

B608 LCP/Zone Ox08 Settlement: Oxhill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of two parcels of farmland bisected by Green Lane, on the southern edge of Oxhill. Both are flat and in pastoral use, although the eastern half has been subdivided into small paddocks and is partly screened by tall roadside and ditch line vegetation. The western half contains two agricultural buildings and is divided by fences into pasture fields of a smaller scale than the surrounding fields (which are mainly in arable cultivation (OX07)). To the north of the eastern half there are several listed buildings, including Church Farm and the parish church. To the north of the western half the C20 settlement edge is clearly visible across open farmland. Green Lane and a PROW bisect the zone on a N/S axis. The sensitivity of the zone derives from its high visibility, proximity to listed buildings and Conservation Area and location outside the settlement edge (which location is somewhat jeopardised visually by the farm buildings in the western half), rather than to its inherent characteristics. The western half is more directly associated with the wider farmed landscape and has a very open aspect. The zone is therefore considered inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of two parcels of farmland bisected by Green Lane, on the southern edge of Oxhill. Both are flat and in pastoral use, although the area to the east has been subdivided into small paddocks and is partly screened by tall roadside and ditch line vegetation. The western half contains two agricultural buildings and is divided by fences into overgrazed pasture fields of a smaller scale than the surrounding fields (which are mainly in arable cultivation ( OX07)). To the north of the eastern half there are several listed buildings, including Church Farm and the parish church. To the north of the western half the C20 settlement edge is clearly visible across open farmland. Green Lane and a PROW bisect the zone on a N/S axis. The sensitivity of the zone derives from its high visibility and proximity to listed buildings rather than to its inherent characteristics, but its small scale and size, in proximity to the settlement edge and sensitive buildings, or within the wider landscape, make it inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B609 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features agricultural buildings in western half Presence of water wet ditch with trees along eastern boundary Scale very small to small Sense of enclosure eastern half enclosed by tall hedge and tree-lined ditch to west and east. Western half very low hedges or fences, with open character. Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks parish church Detractors agricultural buildings in western half Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments from/to parish church and associated buildings, including southernmost building within settlement (Church Farm)

B610 Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments Green Lane bisects the zone. A PROW runs roughly parallel to Green Lane near the western edge and just beyond the southern edge of the eastern half of the zone. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROW linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments does not contribute to the setting of the settlement and contributes little to the wider landscape, consisting of overgrazed pasture fields of a different (reduced) scale to surrounding farmland, with fences rather than hedges. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments the western half consistent visually and functionally with OX07. Eastern half subdivided into smaller pasture parcels of characteristic settlement edge appearance. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments Church Farm, on the northern edge of the eastern half, is a listed building. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments residents on southern edge of Oxhill have views of the western half, mitigated by their boundary vegetation; there may be some views from Church Farm, filtered by boundary vegetation. Other Other factors Flood Zone 3 on eastern boundary Potential for landscape enhancement improved management of boundary hedges, replacement of fences with hedges and some tree planting along southern boundary would enhance the southern approach to the settlement and help screen agricultural buildings within the site. Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development screen planting along the southern boundary of Church Farm

B611 LCP/Zone Ox09 Settlement: Oxhill Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of several medium sized flat fields in arable cultivation, part of the farmland around Burland House, which lies outside the settlement of Oxhill. The site is low- lying, bordered to north and south by two Flood Zone 3 areas (one of which is site OX03) which are connected by a well-vegetated ditchline (also Flood Zone) along Green Lane, across which are two further open flat arable fields. The zone is completely open to view from the PROW on the southern boundary of OX03. Other mapped PROWs do not appear to be available for use. As the zone lies in open countryside, outside the settlement but contributing to its approach from the south, and is part of the farmland around Burland House, it is highly inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of several medium sized flat fields in arable cultivation, part of the farmland around Burland House, which lies outside the settlement of Oxhill. The zonee is low- lying, bordered to north and south by two Flood Zone 3 areas (one of which is site OX03) witha well-vegetated ditchline along Green Lane across which lies two further flat arable fields. The zone is completely open to view from the PROW on the southern boundary of OX03. Other mapped PROWs do not appear to be available for use. As the zone lies in open countryside, outside the settlement but contributing to the approach from the south, and is part of the farmland around Burland House, it is highly inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat to very slightly domed Landcover arable with a little pasture near Burland House Field boundaries

B612 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none. Farmland associated with Burland House Other built features none Presence of water riparian vegetation a strong feature on most boundaries Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments low ridge blocks views to north. Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Burland House Detractors none Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments dense riparian vegetation and absence of settlement; Burland House is key feature. Views out from Burland House are not known.

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the road along the southern boundary is quite well screened by ditchline vegetation. The PROWs shown diagonally across the site do not appear to be available but that on the boundary with OX03 is well used. The only visible development is Burland House, and the farm sheds in the western half of OX08. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROWs linking B613 into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contributes to the setting of Burland House and also makes attractive approach to Oxhill, which is then marred by western half of OX08. Somewhat separated from the wider landscape by dense riparian vegetation except in south western corner. The boundary between this site and OX03 varies between fences and young hedgerow with the occasional tree. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments adjacent OX03 is not finctionally reliant, but development of this site would have a severely detrimental effect on the high tranquillity of OX03. Their different landcover reduces any mutual functional reliance. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge Form of edge Comments tangentially abuts Conservation Area and grounds of listed building across watercourse in north western corner Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments the setting of Burland House, and potentially views out from it, would be affected by any change to this area, as would users of the PROW. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement improved hedge and riparian vegetation management and repair/replacement of fences Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B614 ET01 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty ET04 Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces ET05 Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments P04 ET07 Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves P01 Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves Flood Zone 3

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0 0.5 1 2 km Pillerton Priors Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone P01 Settlement: Pillerton Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a pastoral landscape at the western edges of the settlement, which is typical of the wider landscape of the Lias Village farmlands. It is moderately undulating, rising from the village to higher ground close to Cadbold Fosse Farm. The field pattern is small or medium and quite regular, with hedgerows in various stages of maturity and a linear tree line along the stream. There is a mature and often visible spinney in the west of the area. The zone is generally tranquil and has no footpaths, and is visible only from glimpses through the hedgerows on the approach roads to the settlement from the west and north west. It contains some rural dwellings along the main road into the settlement. The settlement has detached houses in a linear pattern along the roads backing onto the area with mature back gardens. Due to its quiet pastoral character on the approaches to the settlement and rising topography this area is considered inappropriate for any housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a pastoral landscape at the western edges of the settlement, which is typical of the wider landscape of the Lias Village farmlands. It is moderately undulating, rising from the village to higher ground close to Cadbold Fosse Farm. The field pattern is small or medium and quite regular, with hedgerows in various stages of maturity and a linear tree line along the stream. There is a mature and often visible spinney in the west of the area. The zone is generally tranquil and has no footpaths, and is visible only from glimpses through the hedgerows on the approach roads to the settlement from the west and north west. It contains some rural dwellings along the main road into the settlement. The settlement has detached houses in a linear pattern along the roads backing onto the area with mature back gardens. Due to its quiet pastoral character on the approaches to the settlement and rising topography this area is considered inappropriate for any commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B615 Landform moderately undulating Landcover pasture and arable Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmstead and a few residential units Other built features - Presence of water small stream Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity complex Comments the northernmost parts of the fields close to Cadbold Fosse Farm are on high ground overlooking the settlement Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks mature trees in spinney Detractors - opposite Barrell Hill House Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments filtered views of properties to immediate east and on approach road to settlement from the west and from higher ground. Limited views into area from roads due to mature hedgerows in most places, with exceptions such as from western approach road to settlement at Barrell Hill farm. Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments proximity to main road to settlement. No footpaths. B616 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be part of a larger farmed unit. Stream links to landscape to the north. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the undulating pasture and arable with, in parts, mature hedgerows, links visually with wider rural landscape character Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments dwellings on the eastern edge of the area comprise detached properties with a mix of scales and development styles. The back gardens contain some maturing vegetation with hedges or and fences forming a smooth curved edge Receptors Receptors Sensitivity roads/rail/cycleways medium urban residents medium

Comments views from main road and dwellings on the edge of the settlement Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B617 LCP/Zone P02 Settlement: Pillerton Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This area is situated to the immediate south and south-east of the settlement, on ground overlooking the valley which falls away to the south beyond it. The settlement edge lies at the top of the slope, partly mitigated by gardens, especially to the east. The zone comprises three distinct parts. The southerly part is open pasture connected with the wider rural landscape to the south and forming a rural edge to the southern edge of the settlement and includes some large farm buildings and farm yard; the middle part comprises contained paddocks and an historic graveyard and SAM and overlooked by some listed buildings; whilst the part north of the A422 and Millfield Farm comprises a pastoral edge to the settlement. All areas occupy high ground and are generally flat, with the southern, western and northern parts quite visually prominent from the rural hinterland. The middle section in the field around and incorporating the farm buildings could, with careful site planning, accommodate 4 to 6 small housing dwellings if set back close to the existing edge of settlement and with a screening belt of native hedgerow of at least 5m to screen views from the rural area to the south which should be outside the curtilage of private dwellings and protected by a planning condition to allow it to mature. The remaining areas are not considered appropriate for housing development due to their potential visibility on the hilltop from the eastern approach to the settlement and historic features, or visibility from the south. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This area is situated to the immediate south and south-east of the settlement, on higher ground overlooking the land of which falls away to the south beyond it. It comprises three distinct parts. The southerly part is open pasture connected with the wider rural landscape to the south and forming a rural edge to the southern edge of the settlement, which includes some large farm buildings and farm yard; the middle part comprises contained paddocks and an historic graveyard and SAM and overlooked by some listed buildings; whilst the part north of Millfield Farm comprises a pastoral edge to the adjacent rural areas. All occupy high ground and are generally flat, are small scale, with the southern and northern parts quite visually prominent from the rural hinterland. For these reasons the areas are not considered appropriate for any commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B618 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently undulating. The settlement occupies higher ground in relation to most of its Landcover surroundinggarden, orchard, areas. paddock and pasture

Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern edge of settlement. Area to north of road close to Millfield Farm is pasture; central area south of the eastern approach road to the settlement there are a number of small paddocks or orchards; whilst the larger area south and west of the large farm buildings are pasture Other built features large agicultural barns Presence of water Scale small in central section; Sense of enclosure enclosed in central section; medium in areas of pasture framed in areas of pasture to to south and north south and north Diversity complex Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity complex Comments the area occupies land which is noticably higher than that to the south and east Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors farm buildings to the south are a minor detractor Intervisibility B619 Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the soouthern and northern parts of the site are open to views from the wider rural landscape to the south and east. The central section comprising small paddocks is less visible and contained within a boundary hedgerow of medium maturity and height Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments proximity to the road approaching from the east, farm activity and presence of people in adjacent dwellings Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments areas of pasture to north and south appear to be managed as part of larger farm units and PROWs link into settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments areas of pasture to north and south are integrated with the wider rural landscape. The central section is more self-contained and screened by hedgrows. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments - Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium

Comments views from the backs of the settlement, and from the paths which cross this zone Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development hedgerow to east of central section should be strengthened and trees allowed to grow to maturity. Any development in this central section should be set back by at least 15m from the eastern boundary and allow for the footpath access to the west

B620 LCP/Zone P03 Settlement: Pillerton Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone comprises a pastoral landscape at the south of the settlement, which is typical of the wider landscape of the Lias Village farmlands. It is moderately undulating, rising to higher ground close at the settlement edge. The field pattern is medium and quite regular, with hedgerows in various stages of maturity. A band of large protected mature oaks lies beside the road leading eastwards from the settlement, on Windmill Hill. There are wide views from the higher ground over the landscape towards the south and the area feels open. The area is generally tranquil and several footpaths cross it, and is visible only from glimpses through the hedgerows on the approach road to the settlement from the east but also from a number of rural dwellings. Its quiet pastoral, rural character, prominent hill slopes and disconnection with the settlement makes this area inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a pastoral landscape at the south of the settlement, which is typical of the wider landscape of the Lias Village farmlands. It is moderately undulating, rising to higher ground close at the settlement edge. The field pattern is medium and quite regular, with hedgerows in various stages of maturity. A band of large protected mature oaks lies beside the road leading eastwards from the settlement, on Windmill Hill. There are wide views from the higher ground over the landscape towards the south and the area feels open. The area is generally tranquil and several footpaths cross it, and is visible only from glimpses through the hedgerows on the approach road to the settlement from the east but also from a number of rural dwellings. Its quiet pastoral, rural character, prominent hill slopes and disconnection with the settlement makes this area inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Med/large_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B621 Landform moderately undulating rising to edge of settlement Landcover pasture and arable Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments rising ground to south of settlement creates a containing feature to the rural area to the south Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the medium sized fields and undulating landform allows views from many parts of the area towards the settlement

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments a quiet rural landscape with some footpaths and views to settlement and a limited number of other dwellings

B622 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be part of a wider farmed unit. Footpaths link settlement to rural area. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contiguous with the character of the wider rural landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments views to settlement edge are mostly filtered with hedgerows Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments views from public roads are limited to glimpses at field gates Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B623 LCP/Zone P04 Settlement: Pillerton Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a pastoral landscape at the southern edges of the settlement, which is typical of the wider landscape of the Lias Village farmlands. It is moderately undulating, rising to higher ground close at the settlement edge and to the west of the area by Dickensbury Farm. The field pattern is medium and quite regular, with trimmed hedgerows in various stages of maturity and few hedgerow trees. The lane leading north through this area to the hamlet at The Rowans and Pillerton Hersey contains a belt of protected trees, and there is also a band of large protected mature oaks lies beside the road leading eastwards from the settlement, on Windmill Hill . Some small drains run along the road towards Pillerton Hersey and within the farmed areas. There are several rural dwellings in this area along the road, and it includes Dickensbury Farm which is on higher ground. It joins the northern edge of the settlement, where several large dwellings sit well back from the road leading north out of the settlement. The area is generally tranquil and several footpaths cross it, and is visible only from glimpses through the hedgerows on the approach road to the settlement from the east but also from the rural dwellings. It's quiet pastoral, rural character, hill slopes and openness makes this area inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a pastoral landscape at the southern edges of the settlement, which is typical of the wider landscape of the Lias Village farmlands. It is moderately undulating, rising to higher ground close at the settlement edge and to the west of the area by Dickensbury Farm. The field pattern is medium and quite regular, with trimmed hedgerows in various stages of maturity and few hedgerow trees. The lane leading north through this area to the hamlet at The Rowans and Pillerton Hersey contains a belt of protected trees, and there is also a band of large protected mature oaks lies beside the road leading eastwards from the settlement, on Windmill Hill . Some small drains run along the road towards Pillerton Hersey and within the farmed areas. There are several rural dwellings in this area along the road, and it includes Dickensbury Farm which is on higher ground. It joins the northern edge of the settlement, where several large dwellings sit well back from the road leading north out of the settlement. The area is generally tranquil and several footpaths cross it, and is visible only from glimpses through the hedgerows on the approach road to the settlement from the east but also from the rural dwellings. It's quiet pastoral, rural character, hill slopes and openness makes this area inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B624 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform moderatey undulating - extensive ridge and furrow Landcover pasture and some arable Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmsteads and a few dwellings Other built features - Presence of water small streams Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments area around Dickensbury Farm is on higher ground; area close to road on eastern edge of area rising to Windmill Hill is on higher ground; land also rises close to the northern edge of settlement Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors power lines are minor detractor Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place B625 Comments the medium sized fields and undulating landform allow views from many parts of the area towards the settlement. Views from the road approaching the settlement from the north east are quite open in many places where one can see over hedges or at gateways. Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments a quiet rural landscape with some footpaths and views to settlement and a limited number of rural dwellings Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be part of a wider farmed unit. Footpaths link settlement to rural area. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contiguous with the character of the wider rural landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments limited to two dwellings on edge of settlement Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments views from the northern edge of the settlement, for paths and rural dwellings Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B626 LCP/Zone P05 Settlement: Pillerton Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises an area of pasture and arable to the west of the settlement, which is typical of the wider landscape of the Lias Village farmlands. It is gently hilly, rising to higher ground on the A422 western approach road to the settlement. The field pattern is medium to large and quite regular, with trimmed hedgerows and some mature hedgerow oaks and ash, and prominent mature stands of woodland or coppice such as Rattleburrow Plantation which is a prominent woodland block from many viewpoints, and Fullready Coppice on the southern edge of the zone. It includes several rural dwellings and the farmstead at Barrel Hill Farm. The area is generally tranquil and no footpaths cross it, and is highly visible from the southern and south western approach roads to the settlement and from one rural dwelling and two farmsteads. It's quiet rural character, rising hill slopes and disconnection from the main settlement makes this area inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises an area of pasture and arable to the west of the settlement, which is typical of the wider landscape of the Lias Village farmlands. It is gently hilly, rising to higher ground on the A422 western approach road to the settlement. The field pattern is medium to large and quite regular, with trimmed hedgerows and some mature hedgerow oaks and ash, and prominent mature stands of woodland or coppice such as Rattleburrow Plantation which is a prominent woodland block from many viewpoints, and Fullready Coppice on the southern edge of the zone. It includes several rural dwellings and the farmstead at Barrel Hill Farm. The area is generally tranquil and no footpaths cross it, and is highly visible from the southern and south western approach roads to the settlement and from one rural dwelling and two farmsteads. It's quiet rural character, rising hill slopes and disconnection from the main settlement makes this area inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B627 Landform low rolling hills Landcover arable and pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern two farmsteads and one dwelling Other built features - Presence of water Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments higher ground along western approach road to settlement. Woodland blocks, especially Rattleburrow Plantation and copse to south east of Barrell Hill Farm, are visible on the skyline from many locations within and from wider landscape. Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments open views over this area from roads leading south west and south from settlement

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments a quiet rural area with no footpaths and arable or pasture

B628 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be part of a wider farmed unit Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contiguous with the character of the wider rural landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge Form of edge Comments does not abut main area of settlement. Some perception of linear development along western approach to settlement around Barrell Hill Farm. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high roads/rail/cycleways high

Comments receptors include the A422, one rural dwelling and two farmsteads Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B629 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks PR05 Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments

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0 0.5 1 2 km Priors Marston Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Pr01 Settlement: Priors Marston Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone is a gently undulating landscape of mixed farming rolling over to a minor watercourse to the but rising in the southern part to form the local skyline. Field size is medium to large in places with trimmed and outgrown hedges and few trees apart from limited tree belts allowing views to the landscape to the west. There are also a series of small fields with outgrown hedges to the north . The settlement edge is a mixture of C20 and earlier development often with mature gardens and hedges. Whilst the settlement edge around the Manor House is positive, the edge is slightly raw in other places such as the new developments along the Southam Road and Shuckburgh Road. The Conservation Area includes much of the settlement edge with views of the Manor House possible above trees from the west from PROWs. The zone's sensitivity lies in its openness which makes it very much part of the wider countryside and its relationship with the Conservation Area including the Manor House. Housing development is not considered to be appropriate in the zone with recent interventions unsuccessful in terms of integration into the landscape. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone is a gently undulating landscape of mixed farming rolling over to a minor watercourse to the but rising in the southern part to form the local skyline. Field size is medium to large in places with trimmed hedges and few trees apart from limited tree belts allowing views to the landscape to the west. There are also a small series of fields with outgrown hedges to the north . The settlement edge is a mixture of C20 and earlier development often with mature gardens and hedges. Whilst the settlement edge around the Manor House is positive, the edge is slightly raw in other places such as the new developments along the Southam Road and Shuckburgh Road. The Conservation Area includes much of the settlement edge with views of the Manor House possible above trees from the west from PROWs. The zone's sensitivity lies in its openness which makes it very much part of the wider countryside and its relationship with the Conservation Area including the Manor House. Commercial development is not considered to be appropriate in the zone with recent housing interventions unsuccessful in terms of integration into the landscape. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B630 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland falling/rolling over to watercourses to the west for the Landcover majoritymixed farmland of the zone but gently rising to the south west

B631 Views of development one side 180 Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments a generally quiet rural area crossed only by minor roads, but the settlement edge is noticeable in places, which slightly reduces tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units, including a smallholding to the north, and has PROWs running across it linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone provides the rising backcloth to the Manor House and is generally visible and part of the wider landscape west of the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments there is a mixture of C20 and earlier development often with mature gardens and hedges. Whilst the settlement edge around the Manor House is positive the edge is slightly raw in other places such as the new developments along the Southam Road and Shuckburgh Road Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and residents Other Other factors Westover Farm is derelict and is at an important approach to the settlement and Conservation Area Potential for landscape enhancement encourage trees in hedgerows Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B632 LCP/Zone Pr02 Settlement: Priors Marston Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises low lying small scale pastoral fields in a gently sloping valley floor with outgrown hedgerow boundaries and trees. The area feels fairly enclosed and intimate in scale filtering views of the settlement edge. The listed Chestnut Farm house is an exception with glimpse views of its distinctive character from the Byfield Road approaches. The zone's sensitivity lies in its permanent pastures, trees and hedges and the attractive settlement edge and Chestnut Farm house's setting. Housing development would only be appropriate in a very limited cluster of two or three houses in large gardens in the field by the PROW south of houses on Hardwick Road. This would have to be very sensitively undertaken reinforcing hedge and tree boundaries. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises low lying small scale pastoral fields in a gently sloping valley floor with outgrown hedgerow boundaries and trees. The area feels fairly enclosed and intimate in scale filtering views of the settlement edge. The listed Chestnut Farm house is an exception with glimpse views of its distinctive character from the Byfield Road approaches. The zone's sensitivity lies in its small scale, permanent Commercial development would be inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland falling to small watercourse in valley floor Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries

B633 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern outlying farmstead to east- Chestnuts Farm Other built features sports ground facilities and agricultural sheds Presence of water small field ponds and watercourse Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments though genetally enclosed the zone is visible from the Byfield Road and PROW

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments a quiet rural area with a minor road, sports ground and filtered views of the settlement reduce tranquillity slightly Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and as a private sports ground and has a PROW running across it linking into the settlement

B634 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes to the setting of a listed building and overall forms part of the low lying enclosed rural valley floor filtering views of the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments there is a mixture of C20 and earlier development, but this zone has a soft settlement edge, comprising many large gardens with significant tree cover Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and residents including the rural farmhouse at Chestnut Farm Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement maintenance/restoration of hedgerow field boundaries Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development reinforcement of hedgerows with trees

B635 LCP/Zone Pr03 Settlement: Priors Marston Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This is a well wooded zone with a steeply sloping topography, which provides a natural backdrop to the settlement. It also has a strong pastoral character with many older pastures set within a pattern of small fields defined by tall, often overgrown hedgerows. The zone is free from development, apart from a group of new roadside dwellings on Hellidon Road which create a localised visual intrusion. Overall, the area is clearly very sensitive to change, forming part of the edge of the Ironstone Wolds and it is inappropriate for further housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This is a well wooded zone with a steeply sloping topography, which provides a natural backdrop to the settlement. It also has a strong pastoral character with many older pastures set within a pattern of small fields defined by tall, often overgrown hedgerows. The zone is free from development, apart from a group of new roadside dwellings on Hellidon Road which create a localised visual intrusion. Overall, the area is clearly very sensitive to change, forming part of the edge of the Ironstone Wolds and it is inappropriate for further housing development which would also be unfeasible due to the slopes. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F2 Visual sensitivity S1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform sloping hillside Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries

B636 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern occasional roadside dwellings Other built features - Presence of water ponds for water storage Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments wooded slope/hill forms a prominent skyline and backcloth to the east of the settlement Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the slopes are visible to the village and wider countryside to the south and west

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the zone is well treed and views of the settlement are intermittent and highly filtered, so the zone feels very tranquil Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed units and has a PROW running across it

B637 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments this zone lies on the transitional slopes between the lower land of the village and the hill top to the east and provides a visual setting and well treed backcloth to the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments the settlement edge is indented with many older houses in large mature gardens running onto the slopes, allowing only filtered views of the village Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include residents in the village and in farms, users of the PROW and minor roads Other Other factors a recent small developmemnt on the hillside creates a localised visual intrusion, which is exacerbated by inexpert lopping of boundary trees Potential for landscape enhancement prune the lopped trees next to new development so that the shape can be reinstated as far as possible Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B638 LCP/Zone Pr04 Settlement: Priors Marston Landscape sensitivity to housing development high The zone comprises pasture and a large extended garden on the lower slopes of Marston Hill. Outgrown hedges lie to the north and south but the break in slope only lies to the east. The pasture surrounds a listed dwelling in its garden and lies within the village Conservation Area. The fields are just apparent from the quiet and attractive Keys Lane running out of the village eastwards and the northern boundary hedge is apparent in views from the PROW approaching the settlement from the north. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its contribution to the character of the Conservation Area in providing a small scale rural green setting to the listed and other dwellings and forming a gap in the built frontage which has been lost elsewhere in the settlement, and a green edge to the village when viewed from the north. Housing development is therefore considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises pasture and a large extended garden on the lower slopes of Marston Hill. Outgrown hedges lie to the north and south but the break in slope only lies to the east. The pasture surrounds a listed dwelling in its garden and lies within the village Conservation Area. The fields are just apparent from the quiet and attractive Keys Lane running out of the village eastwards and the northern boundary hedge is apparent in views from the PROW approaching the settlement from the north. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its contribution to the character of the Conservation Area in providing a small scale rural green setting to the listed and other dwellings and forming a gap in the built frontage which has been lost elsewhere in the settlement, and a green edge to the village when viewed from the north. Commercial development is therefore considered highly inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B639 Landform gently rolling lowland, rising slightly at its eastern end Landcover pastoral farmland and extended garden Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure confined Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is surrounded by high hedges or the settlement with mature gardens. However, it is apparent from Keys Lane and the hedge boundary is apparent from the north

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development many 270 Presence of people rare Summary high/medium Comments this is a quiet zone on the edge of the settlement, slightly affected by a minor road and although adjoining settlement on two sides, most of these dwellings are set in large gardens and are not always apparent.

B640 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and an extended garden and has no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the fields and large garden provide a green edge to the settlement, providing a gap in the built frontage which has been lost elsewhere in the village. The zone provides a more gentle continuation to the slopes of Marston Hill to the east. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments there is a mixture of C20 and earlier development, but this zone has a soft and loose settlement edge with gaps, comprising large gardens with significant tree cover Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of the PROW to the north, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement maintenance/restoration of hedgerow field boundaries Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B641 LCP/Zone Pr05 Settlement: Priors Marston Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises part of an area of intensively managed mixed farmland, that has lost most of its historic field pattern enclosed by woodland and landform. Henry's Wood plantation strongly divides the zone, with the field to the south more associated with the settlement and enclosed. This field is open allowing middle distance views from a minor road and PROW to both the settlement edge and Priory Farm, which forms a local landmark on the lower slopes of the adjoining hillside. This is its main sensitivity and makes it a positive approach to the settlement and undesirable for development in the short term. The field to the north is very much part of open countryside and divorced from the settlement and therefore inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises part of an area of intensively managed mixed farmland, that has lost most of its historic field pattern enclosed by woodland and landform. Henry's Wood plantation strongly divides the zone, with the field to the south more associated with the settlement and enclosed. This field is open allowing middle distance views from a minor road and PROW to both the settlement edge and Priory Farm, which forms a local landmark on the lower slopes of the adjoining hillside. This is its main sensitivity and makes it a positive approach to the settlement and undesirable for commercial development, along with relationship with adjacent dwellings. The field to the north is very much part of open countryside and divorced from the settlement and therefore inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland Landcover mixed farmland

B642 Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmhouse & roadside dwelling Other built features - Presence of water - Scale large Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is low lying but visible from the adjacent minor road and the fields themselves are open Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the rural tranquillity is slightly reduced by the adjacent minor road and the view to the settlement edge, albeit mitigated to the south Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has a PROW running across it linking into the settlement

B643 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone forms part of the northern approach to the settlement and is fairly well contained by the hill slopes to the east and woodland/hedged farmland to the west Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments only a few dwellings are apparent with well treed gardens creating a diffuse edge to the settlement Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of the PROW, minor road and settlement residents and Priory Fram and Beechcroft residents Other Other factors Henry's Wood strongly divides the zone with the field to the north part of the wider countryside, while the field to the south is more associated with the settlement. However, the southern field provides attractive views to Priory Farm. Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B644 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Q03 Conservation Areas Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments Q04 Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves Flood Zone 3

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0 0.5 1 2 km Quinton (Lower) Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Q01 Settlement: Lower Quinton Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone comprises fields of arable land and pasture with ridge and furrow on the very gently undulating vale at the foot of Meon Hill which lies to the south. Field boundaries are low cut hedges which allow open views across the area between the settlement and Meon Hill and between the settlements of Lower and Upper Quinton. The area is crossed by the Heart of England Way/Monarch's Way and by a PROW. The B4362/Campden Road lies to the west, beyond which is the Long Marston Depot. The settlement creates a somewhat linear and harsh edge. The main sensitivies of the zone are its function as a gap between the two settlements, its role as setting to listed buildings in Upper Quinton and its relationship with Meon Hill [in the AONB] and the presence of the long distance footpath/s. Separation between the settlement and Long Marston should also be maintained. Housing development may be acceptable in the field east of Goose Lane , no further south than existing housing west of Goose Lane. The edges to the south and east should be indented and well vegetated to ensure that the setting of the AONB is not affected and also so the older settlement pattern to the east is respected. This might be achieved with larger residential plots or a belt of woodland with public access. A further hard semi-urban edge like the rest of the C20 village should be avoided. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium The zone comprises fields of arable land and pasture with ridge and furrow on the very gently undulating vale at the foot of Meon Hill which lies to the south. Field boundaries are low cut hedges which allow open views across the area between the settlement and Meon Hill and between the settlements of Lower and Upper Quinton. The area is crossed by the Heart of England Way/Monarch's Way and by a PROW. The B4362/Campden Road lies to the west, beyond which is the Long Marston Depot. The settlement creates a somewhat linear and harsh edge. The main sensitivies of the zone are its function as a gap between the two settlements, its role as setting to listed buildings in Upper Quinton and its relationship with Meon Hill [in the AONB] and the presence of the long distance footpath/s. Separation between the settlement and Long Marston should also be maintained. Small scale commercial development may be acceptable in the north western corner of the field east of Goose Lane, if associated with housing as described above, as this would reinforce the village centre. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B645 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling vale Landcover mixed farmland with relic ridge & furrow pastures Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farms and linear development along the B4362 [part of the Long Marston depot complex] Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the open landscape allows views from the adjacent roads

B646 Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the B4632 and its associated minor roads reduce the tranquillity, as do frequent views of the settlement Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone is managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has PROWs running across it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone separates Lower and Upper Quinton contributing to the setting of the latter. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments most buildings form a hard, linear settlement edge with limited vegetation. Recent housing on Thackeray Close is noticeable. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of Monarch’s Way/Heart of England Way, a PROW, minor roads and residents in both settlements Other Other factors ridge and furrow is apparent Potential for landscape enhancement maintain/enhance biodiversity in ridge & furrow pastures Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development positive boundaries of large gardens with vegetation to the south and east to create an indented/treed edge

B647 LCP/Zone Q02 Settlement: Lower Quinton Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone is characterised by gently rolling arable farmland with a well defined pattern of medium sized regular fields bounded by thorn/elm hedgerows. There are few hedgerow trees allowing open views across the zone from rising ground within the Cotswolds AONB to the south. The sensitivity of this zone is associated with its open character, which acts as an important unspoilt rural setting to the older part of the settlement around St Swithin's church with its many listed buildings. Housing development is considered inappropriate within this zone.

Setting for church and listed buildings- unspoilt edge of settlement Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone is characterised by gently rolling arable farmland with a well defined pattern of medium sized regular fields bounded by thorn/elm hedgerows. There are few hedgerow trees allowing open views across the zone from rising ground within the Cotswolds AONB to the south. The sensitivity of this zone is associated with its open character, which acts as an important unspoilt rural setting to the older part of the settlement around St Swithin's church with its many listed buildings. Commercial development is considered inappropriate within this zone. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Med/large_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling vale Landcover arable farmland Field boundaries

B648 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farms Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks St Swithins church Detractors - adjacent Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the area is generally visible from the north and to and from St Swithin's church

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the minor roads and intermittent views of the settlement reduce tranquillity, but overall the area is in open countryside away from detractors and noise sources Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has PROWs linking the settlement with the countryside and Upper Quinton to B649 the south Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes to the setting of the church and the older part of the village Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments the older, incrementally developed part of the settlement with the church and listed buildings define the edge of the area, whilst the C20 development to the east is generally mitigated by vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of the PROWs, churchyard and minor roads as well as a few residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement encourage the regeneration of hedgerow trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B650 LCP/Zone Q03 Settlement: Lower Quinton Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises fields of arable land, grassland and pasture with ridge and furrow on the very gently undulating vale. Field boundaries are a mix of low cut and outgrown hedges which generally allow filtered views across the area to and from the settlement. Some fine mature trees are also apparent to the east. The area is crossed by the Heart of England Way/Monarch's Way and by a PROW. The B4362/Campden Road lies to the west, beyond which is the Long Marston Depot to the south west. The settlement creates a somewhat linear and harsh edge including a 3 storey block of flats. The stone built Quinton House with its associated brick built additions under construction presents a singular corner to the settlement. The main sensitivies of the zone are its function as a gap between the old and new parts of the settlement opposite The Pound, its role as part of the wider countryside hinterland to the settlement separating it from Long Marston, the presence of the long distance footpath/s, and the beneficial uses of the playing fields and allotments. Housing development would be unacceptable to the east around the older part of the settlement and is problematic to the north and west as it would clearly extend the settlement form in this relatively open landscape. Access may also be an issue in the field to the north of the settlement between Quinton House and the playing fields which is the only area which might have potential in the longer term if advanced planting was implemented. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises fields of arable land, grassland and pasture with ridge and furrow on the very gently undulating vale. Field boundaries are a mix of low cut and outgrown hedges which generally allow filtered views across the area to and from the settlement. Some fine mature trees are also apparent to the east. The area is crossed by the Heart of England Way/Monarch's Way and by a PROW. The B4362/Campden Road lies to the west, beyond which is the Long Marston Depot to the south west. The settlement creates a somewhat linear and harsh edge including a 3 storey block of flats. The stone built Quinton House with its associated brick built additions under construction presents a singular corner to the settlement. The main sensitivies of the zone are its function as a gap between the old and new parts of the settlement opposite The Pound, its role as part of the wider countryside hinterland to the settlement separating it from Long Marston, the presence of the long distance footpath/s, and the beneficial uses of the playing fields and allotments. Commercial development would be inappropriate in this area as it would clearly extend the settlement form in this relatively open landscape. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B651 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling vale Landcover mixed farmland with relic ridge & furrow pastures Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farms Other built features - Presence of water small field ponds Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors sewage works to the north [lighting] and Quinton House development Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the open landscape allows views from the adjacent roads B652 Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people occasional Summary medium Comments the B4632 reduces the tranquillity to the west, as do limited views of the settlement, but the area has a strong rural character and increases in tranquillity eastwards Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone is managed as part of wider farmed units, playing fields and allotment gardens and has a PROW running across it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone forms part of the northern rural hinterland of the settlement but the key relationship is with the older part of the settlement to the east penetrating to Main Road Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge moderately indented Comments hard linear settlement edge with a three storey block along western part of settlement, more indented to the east Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of Monarch’s Way/Heart of England Way, B4362, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement maintain/enhance biodiversity in ridge & furrow pastures Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development

B653 LCP/Zone Q04 Settlement: Lower Quinton Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone is characterised by gently rolling mixed farmland with a well defined pattern of medium sized regular fields bounded by thorn/elm hedgerows. There are only a scattering of hedgerow trees allowing open views across the zone from the north and east. The settlement edge is neutral and well vegetated. The sensitivity of this zone is associated with its open character, which acts as an important unspoilt rural setting to the older part of the settlement. New housing development would clearly extend the settlement is therefore considered inappropriate within this zone. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone is characterised by gently rolling mixed farmland with a well defined pattern of medium sized regular fields bounded by thorn/elm hedgerows. There are only a scattering of hedgerow trees allowing open views across the zone from the north and east. The settlement edge is neutral and well vegetated. The sensitivity of this zone is associated with its open character, which acts as an important unspoilt rural setting to the older part of the settlement. Commercial development would clearly extend the settlement and would not relate to any existig development and is therefore considered particularly inappropriate within this zone. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling vale Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries

B654 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farms Other built features - Presence of water small field ponds Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church spire Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the area is generally visible from the north and east due to its open character

B655 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone penetrates into the older part of the village past Henneys Farm and the associated pond, near the pub, so is an important part of the village's character Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the farm buildings are the most noticeable buildings on the edge of the settlement, with the impact of more recent development mitigated by the presence of trees, which are a particularly strong features around the vicarage on the eastern end of the village Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments receptors include users of the minor roads as well as a few residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement encourage the regeneration of hedgerow trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B656 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces

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0 0.5 1 2 km Salford Priors Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Sa01 Settlement: Salford Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone consists of a series of small pastures and meadows on the river terrace between the settlement, Evesham and Station Roads and the river floodplain. A PROW runs through the area and links the settlement with the lower ground to the south east. The zone provides a green rural and open setting to the church and listed buildings within the core of the Conservation Area. To the west it backs onto listed buildings and provides a green gap in the western settlement frontage along the Evesham Road. The zone is sensitive due to its relationship with listed buildings and the church and its contribution to the character of the Conservation Area. The south western field is less sensitive than other parts due to its distance from the church and village centre. This area may be suitable for carefully designed housing of a high quality retaining public access but the rest of the zone should remain open and free from development in perpetuity. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone consists of a series of small pastures and meadows on the river terrace between the settlement, Evesham and Station Roads and the river floodplain. A PROW runs through the area and links the settlement with the lower ground to the south east. The zone provides a green rural and open setting to the church and listed buildings within the core of the Conservation Area. To the west it backs onto listed buildings and provides a green gap in the western settlement frontage along the Evesham Road. The zone is sensitive due to its relationship with listed buildings and the church and its contribution to the character of the Conservation Area. Commercial development is considered to be inappropriate due to the small scale of the fields and the character/sensitivity of the zone. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B657 Landform gently rolling river terrace abutting floodplain to the south east Landcover permanent pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern single dwelling in zone Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church adjacent Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments though enclosed by trees to the south and the settlement on other sides the zone is readily visible from, and abuts, the road through the village

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments the zone is affected by the noise of traffic on the busy A46 to the south east and quieter road to the north west and adjoins the settlement on three sides albeit visually a tranquil scene

B658 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed in several parts, partly as horse pasture, and has several PROWs crossing it linking the settlement with the wider countryside Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone provides an important green rural and open setting to the church and listed buildings within the Conservation Area. To the west it backs onto listed buildings and provides a green gap in the western settlement frontage. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments in the eastern part of the zone the settlement core faces onto this green space creating a positive edge including the church and listed buildings in established gardens. To the west the area backs onto a mix of properties with pub and listed building giving a slightly scruffy edge while Cleeve View is established and neutral. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium viewpoints high roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of the church, PROWs, road through the settlement and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement restoration of hedgerow boundaries and regeneration of associated tree cover Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B659 LCP/Zone Sa02 Settlement: Salford Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This wet valley floor zone forms a strip of land that has become detached from the wider Avon Valley floodplain by the construction of the A46 bypass. It comprises a mixture wet neutral pasture, woodland and scrub, the northern part of which is used for informal recreation. The wet woodland and scrub provide an important backcloth to the church and village Conservation Area, as well as creating a buffer/screen to the busy A46 to the east. Overall this is a highly sensitive landscape that is prone to seasonal flooding and is therefore unsuitable for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This wet valley floor zone forms a strip of land that has become detached from the wider Avon Valley floodplain by the construction of the A46 bypass. It comprises a mixture wet neutral pasture, woodland and scrub, the northern part of which is used for informal recreation. The wet woodland and scrub provide an important backcloth to the church and village Conservation Area, as well as creating a buffer/screen to the busy A46 to the east. Overall this is a highly sensitive landscape that is prone to seasonal flooding and is therefore unsuitable for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Wet meadowland Land cover Secondary wooded pastures Settlement pattern Meadowland on small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat alluvial floodplain Landcover wet neutral pasture, scrub and wet woodland Field boundaries

B660 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement in zone Other built features - Presence of water linear water features Scale intimate Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church nearby Detractors A46 to the east Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments though the zone is low lying and well treed, these are apparent in views from the east and west

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments the noise from traffic on the nearby A46 is very noticeable even though most of the traffic cannot be seen. Otherwise this is an enclosed zone on the settlement edge with a strong semi-natural character, although it is also used for informal recreation. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments floodplain with abandoned pastoral fields, dismantled railway corridor and low lying rough ground with linear water features. Apparently well B661 used PROWs and informal paths run through the zone. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes to the setting of the church and Conservation Area whose boundary runs along the dismantled railway line. The willows and other trees within the zone form a very important backcloth and provide a buffer/screen between the village and the A46 to the east. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments the church and dwellings with large gardens nearby and along Station Road form a loose but discreet and positive edge screened by trees in this zone Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of PROWs, church, A46, Snitterfield Road and Station Road, and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement management for recreation and biodiversity whilst ensuring that the dense tree screen is maintained Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B662 LCP/Zone Sa03 Settlement: Salford Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone consists of intensively farmed rectilinear fields [including asparagus] on very gentle valley slopes with fences and limited hedges. Tree cover is concentrated around the listed buildings of Orchard Farm but the area is generally open. The zone separates the older settlement to the south from the large C20 housing estate to the north, although to the south there is a hard modern built edge. There are listed buildings along Evesham Road and the area provides a positive gap in the built frontage here allowing views to the wider countryside. To the north east, there are gravel pits screened by mature trees so there is a degree of enclosure here. PROWs cross the zone. The tranquillity of the zone is reduced by the traffic noise from the A46 and views of the modern settlement edge. Overall the zone's sensitivity lies in its openness, the settings of listed buildings around Orchard Farm and Evesham Road and its agricultural productivity which, though not a landscape factor, should be take into consideration. The landscape sensitivities are concentrated to the west of School Road and this area should be kept open and enhanced. Whilst there is some merit in keeping settlement blocks apart generally the two settlement edges here have limited merit, especially to the south. In landscape terms there could be an opportunity for housing development east of School Lane provided open space corridors and public space/green infrastructure is incorporated into the layout as part of a comprehensive design brief. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium The zone consists of intensively farmed rectilinear fields [including asparagus] on very gentle valley slopes with fences and limited hedges. Tree cover is concentrated around the listed buildings of Orchard Farm but the area is generally open. The zone separates the older settlement to the south from the large C20 housing estate to the north, although to the south there is a hard modern built edge. There are listed buildings along Evesham Road and the area provides a positive gap in the built frontage here allowing views to the wider countryside. To the north east, there are gravel pits screened by mature trees so there is a degree of enclosure here. PROWs cross the zone. The tranquillity of the zone is reduced by the traffic noise from the A46 and views of the modern settlement edge. Overall the zone's sensitivity lies in its openness, the settings of listed buildings around Orchard Farm and Evesham Road and its agricultural productivity which, though not a landscape factor, should be take into consideration. The landscape sensitivities are concentrated to the west of School Road and this area should be kept open and enhanced. Whilst there is some merit in keeping settlement blocks apart generally the two settlement edges here have limited merit, especially to the south. In landscape terms there could be an opportunity for some limited commercial development as part of a wider housing development east of School Lane provided open space corridors and public space/green infrastructure is incorporated into the layout as part of a comprehensive design brief. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping

B663 Pattern Large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling river terrace Landcover arable farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern single farmstead at Orchard Farm Other built features large field barns Presence of water - Scale large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments trees and hedges within zone form local skylines Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks large specimen trees Detractors - around Orchard farm Intervisibility B664 Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments gentle valley slopes with hedges and trees allowing some filtered intervisibility with surrounding landscape although some field boundaries removed allowing views across from settlement and roads Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments rural tranquillity is reduced by traffic noise from A46, roads, intensive agricultural activities and views of the settlement edge Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has PROWs running across it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the relatively open rural zone separates the estate to the north with the older settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments most buildings plots form a linear settlement edge, which is hard in places due to limited vegetation cover Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and residents Other Other factors the agricultural land appears to be Grade 1 or 2 Potential for landscape enhancement tall and trimmed roadside hedges are an important feature in this zone and should be maintained/restored where necessary Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B665 LCP/Zone Sa04 Settlement: Salford Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone consists of gently sloping low lying land north east of the settlement with a small watercourse [a local wildlife site] and the northern pasture field in floodplain. The two southern meadow fields are well treed, with a semi-parkland character including some decorative planting. They are used for informal recreation including dog walking although the area appears privately owned. The zone is well treed with a strong belt to the south screening the industrial estate and a riparian belt to the north, separating off the third field, and other trees in clumps. This gives a very secluded and visually tranquil feel although traffic on the A46 can be heard. Glimpses of the settlement edge including a listed building and Conservation Area are possible in parts. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its secluded, well treed parkland character, its contribution to the setting of the Conservation Area, its use for recreation, the nature conservation value of the watercourse and the area's function as floodplain to the north. Housing development is considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone consists of gently sloping low lying land north east of the settlement with a small watercourse [a local wildlife site] and the northern pasture field in floodplain. The two southern meadow fields are well treed, with a semi-parkland character including some decorative planting. They are used for informal recreation including dog walking although the area appears privately owned. The zone is well treed with a strong belt to the south screening the industrial estate and a riparian belt to the north, separating off the third field, and other trees in clumps. This gives a very secluded and visually tranquil feel although traffic on the A46 can be heard. Glimpses of the settlement edge including a listed building and Conservation Area are possible in parts. The sensitivity of the zone lies in its secluded, well treed parkland character, its contribution to the setting of the Conservation Area, its use for recreation, the nature conservation value of the watercourse and the area's function as floodplain to the north. Commercial development is considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B666 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling river terrace Landcover neutral grassland and patches of woodland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement within zone Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is generally well screened by trees and hedgerows on three sides and the settlement to the fourth, away from roads

Tranquillity Noise sources roads industry Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium B667 Comments the zone has a secluded character, but noise from the busy A46 and industrial works to the east reduces the tranquillity, as do limited views of the settlement Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as an informal recreation area to the south and as part of a wider managed unit to the north Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone is very enclosed and secluded with a parklike character to the south, screened from the wider landscape and from the works to the south east Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the older settlement to the south has a soft, positive edge, but the more recent development to the north of this has a harder edge Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium

Comments receptors include users of the permissive paths through the southern area and along the PROW to the south and adjacent settlement residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B668 LCP/Zone Sa05 Settlement: Salford Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises gently sloping land in arable and pastoral use, falling towards the floodplain of the River Avon along its south eastern edge. It is split into a small arable field to the north east and a pastoral field associated with a smallholding to the south west. This is a fairly open, agricultural zone that lies beyond the settlement edge and which plays an important role in separating Salford Priors from Abbots Salford to the south west. The zone is disturbed by noise from traffic on the A46 but this is generally screened. Its sensitivity lies in its role separating the village from the farmstead and Abbotts Salford to the south west ensuring the settlements maintain their characters as well as conttributing to the rural approach to Salford Priors. Housing development would therefore be inappropriate in this zone. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises gently sloping land in arable and pastoral use, falling towards the floodplain of the River Avon along its south eastern edge. It is split into a small arable field to the north east and a pastoral field associated with a smallholding to the south west. This is a fairly open, agricultural zone that lies beyond the settlement edge and which plays an important role in separating Salford Priors from Abbots Salford to the south west. The zone is disturbed by noise from traffic on the A46 but this is generally screened. Its sensitivity lies in its role separating the village from the farmstead and Abbotts Salford to the south west ensuring the settlements maintain their characters as well as conttributing to the rural approach to Salford Priors. Commercial development would therefore be inappropriate in this zone. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B669 Landform gently rolling river terrace Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern single farmstead Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors glimpse views of lorries on nearby A46 Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments gently sloping land visible from Evesham Road

B670 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone lies on the approach to the settlement along the Evesham Road separating it from Abbots Salford to the south west Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the adjacent dwellings are C20 ribbon development with established gardens Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of Evesham Road, possily the A46 and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement replace cypress hedges and belts with native species over time Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B671 LCP/Zone Sa06 Settlement: Salford Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone comprises a mix of intensively cultivated land in large hedged fields, a smaller pastoral field and two areas of abandoned farmland, all associated with a flat river terrace/alluvial floodplain. The hedges are well trimmed, with few trees, allowing open views to traffic on the busy A46 that defines the eastern edge of this zone and to the large sheds that lie in the industrial zone to the south. Overall, this is an open, agricultural landscape, prone to flooding, which is divorced from the main residential settlement. It is therefore inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium This zone comprises a mix of intensively cultivated land in large hedged fields, a smaller pastoral field and two areas of abandoned farmland, all associated with a flat river terrace/alluvial floodplain. The hedges are well trimmed, with few trees, allowing open views to traffic on the busy A46 that defines the eastern edge of this zone and to the large sheds that lie in the industrial zone to the south. Overall, this is an open, agricultural landscape, part prone to flooding, which is visible to traffic on the A46. Any potential commercial development on the area above the floodplain would extend the built form significantly and be prominent to passing traffic and would be undesirable. The only potential use could be for low level storage provided that additional trees were planted along the A46 and the floodplain avoided. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity P3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Disturbed-derlct Pattern Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling river terrace Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries

B672 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement Other built features - Presence of water large pond Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments intervisible with A46 to the north of the settlement

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development none Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments the noise from traffic on the nearby A46 is very noticeable and lorries are particularly apparent. Otherwise the zone feels rural away the settlement edge with limited access. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone is partly floodplain and appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has a PROW running across it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? B673 Comments the zone is physically and visually separated from the residential settlement and forms part of the wider countryside to the north Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge Form of edge Comments n/a Receptors Receptors Sensitivity long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments receptors include users of the PROW and A46 Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B674 LCP/Zone Sa07 Settlement: Salford Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises gently rolling, intensively managed farmland within a well ordered pattern of large hedged fields. The hedges are well trimmed, with few trees, but they are kept fairly tall and help to restrict views from the roadside environment. The western edge of the zone is defined by a well treed streamline, but overall, this is an open, arable landscape allowing wide views to the C20 development adjoining Park Hall. The zone is also agriculturally productive which, though not a landscape constraint, should be carefully considered. School Road acts as an appropriate boundary to the existing development and any extension of housing development into this open zone is considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises gently rolling, intensively managed farmland within a well ordered pattern of large hedged fields. The hedges are well trimmed, with few trees, but they are kept fairly tall and help to restrict views from the roadside environment. The western edge of the zone is defined by a well treed streamline, but overall, this is an open, arable landscape allowing wide views to the C20 development adjoining Park Hall. The zone is also agriculturally productive which, though not a landscape constraint, should be carefully considered. School Road acts as an appropriate boundary to the existing development and any commercial development in this open zone is considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Glacial vales & valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland Landcover arable farmland Field boundaries

B675 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern single large farmstead at Orchard Farm Other built features large field barns Presence of water stream along western edge Scale large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments gently sloping open land with wide framed views to the south

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments rural landscape with tranquillity reduced by visibility of C20 settlement edge and noise of traffic on road Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has PROWs running across it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B676 Comments the open sloping landscape forms part of the wider countryside context of the settlement with wide views to the south east Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments the settlement edge is very straight with limited mitigation in terms of planting as dwellings are set so close to the road edge. The Park Hall development, whilst attempting to reflect the Hall's character is inappropriate in style and execution. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and residents Other Other factors highly productive arable land Potential for landscape enhancement trees in hedgerows especially along School Road to help mitigate settlement edge in views from the wider landscape Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B677 LCP/Zone Sa08 Settlement: Salford Priors Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone consists of mainly arable fields on a low gentle ridge with slopes to the south west and north east falling to minor watercourses and their floodplains. There is a fallow field and recent allotments to the east. Hedges are generally trimmed and gappy allowing views to adjacent low ridges and trees are limited, focussing on the riparian corridors. Cypress trees used around Park Hall farm and by the allotments are out of character. The zone forms the rural approach to the settlement from the north and west. The settlement edge is linear and although positive at Park Hall is hard to the east where it faces north. The zone's sensitivities lie in its openness and rural character with Park Hall forming an appropriate northern edge to the settlement. The zone's agricultural productivity which, though not a landscape factor, should also be taken into consideration. Therefore most of the zone is considered inappropriate for housing but there may be an opportunity for housing development on the land north of Perkins Close, extending no further west than the eastern Park Hall boundary and no further east than the hedgerow by the allotments. Also a broad corridor should be left along the valley floor, north of the farm track. Development in this area should not be widely visible to the north and west and structure planting would be needed on its western and northern boundaries. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone consists of mainly arable fields on a low gentle ridge with slopes to the south west and north east falling to minor watercourses and their floodplains. There is a fallow field and recent allotments to the east. Hedges are generally trimmed and gappy allowing views to adjacent low ridges and trees are limited, focussing on the riparian corridors. Cypress trees used around Park Hall farm and by the allotments are out of character. The zone forms the rural approach to the settlement from the north and west. The settlement edge is linear and although positive at Park Hall is hard to the east where it faces north. The zone's sensitivities lie in its openness and rural character with Park Hall forming an appropriate northern edge to the settlement. The zone's agricultural productivity which, though not a landscape factor, should also be taken into consideration. Therefore most of the zone is considered inappropriate for commercial development due to its sensitivities, slope and the proximity of housing. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Glacial vales & valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B678 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling lowland ridge sloping to the north east and south west Landcover arable farmland with grassland and allotments to the east Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farmsteads Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium/large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments the top of the ridge acts as the local skyline from valley bottom views from the north east and south west Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments gentle ridge and valley slopes with hedges and trees allowing some filtered intervisibility with surrounding landscape although some field boundaries B679 removed allowing views across from settlement and roads Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments rural tranquillity is reduced by the noise and movement of traffic along the minor roads and views of the settlement edge Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has PROWs running across the eastern end linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone forms part of the moderately open rural northern and north western approaches to the settlement although the built edge is apparent on the low ridge top. Riparian trees along the northern boundary contribute to some enclosure. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments the northern estate edge forms a hard, linear edge with limited vegetation although the boundaries of the Park Hall development is softer on the northern and western elevations Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium rural residents high Comments receptors include users of PROWs to the east, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement tall and trimmed roadside hedges are an important feature in this zone and should be maintained/restored where necessary Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development structure planting to the north and east of potential development

B680 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens SN09 Conservation Areas Listed Buildings SN10 Scheduled Ancient Monuments

SN04 SN11 Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves SN07 Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves SN06 Flood Zone 3 SN01 SN03 SN08

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Sn10

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Sn07 Sn06 Sn01 Sn03 Sn08

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Sn09

Sn10

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0 0.5 1 2 km Snitterfield Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Sn01 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium Snitterfield is a small settlement on both sides of a valley, with a small stream and floodplain running down the middle. The historic settlement is to the south side, with several listed buildings and a Conservation Area which covers most of the centre of the settlement, as well as being in Green Belt. Newer housing estates have developed on the north side, and other larger dwellings to the south, in a more organic form. This zone is land locked at the back of existing dwellings on four sides. It comprises a little used area of pasture with mature trees and outgrown hedging, linking with mature back garden planting on many boundaries. Some of the mature trees on the site are visible from other areas of the settlement and help create a semi-rural character. This zone could only accommodate low density development- around 4 new dwellings. If housing development was to be considered for this site it should be oriented so that backs of new dwellings face those adjacent, with existing mature trees protected by TPOs or a planning condition. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium Snitterfield is a small settlement on both sides of a valley, with a small stream and floodplain running down the middle. The historic settlement is to the south side, with several listed buildings and a Conservation Area which covers most of the centre of the settlement, as well as being in Green Belt. Newer housing estates have developed on the north side, and other larger dwellings to the south, in a more organic form. This zone is land locked at the back of existing dwellings on four sides. It comprises a little used area of pasture with mature trees and outgrown hedging, linking with mature back garden planting on many boundaries. Some of the mature trees on the site are visible from other areas of the settlement and help create a semi-rural character. Due to its small scale and enclosure in a residential area it is not considered suitable for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B681 Landform gentle gradient Landcover rough pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern enclosed by dwellings Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure confined Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance Complexity Comments mature trees form a skyline feature for some views of settlement, especially for dwellings adjacent and some views across the valley such as from the recreation ground Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments this site is visually enclosed behind existing development

Tranquillity Noise sources people people Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments numerous views to back gardens of adjacent properties Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments pasture little used and isolated from wider countryside B682 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments little visual interaction other than views of trees on the edges of the site Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments - Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium high/medium

Comments views to the site from adjacent residents will be softened by back garden and site vegetation Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development maintain tree screen

B683 LCP/Zone Sn02 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This zone consists of medium sized pasture fields, an area of orchard and three small paddocks on the south western edge of Snitterfield. It lies on sloping ground which falls northwards towards Bell Brook, so that the southern edge and its boundary vegetation forms a local skyline. The zone is bordered to the north and east by the gardens and rear facades of mixed age housing (including a listed building and part of the Conservation Area's western boundary), while to the west there is a small area of more recent houses set in large gardens with paddocks along their southern edge (these paddocks lie within the zone). Although the site is overlooked by several properties, most of them have significant vegetation along their boundaries and views to and from the wider landscape are limited by dense boundary vegetation. Given that the site is well screened from view and that existing development forms the settlement edge to the west of the site, the northern field is considered to have potential for development as long as the area contiguous with the Conservation Area boundary (and the grounds of a listed building) and the line of the PROW (and its adjacent hedgerow) is protected. To this end the indented area on the eastern edge could be retained as community open space, with the eastern side of any new development facing towards it. Development of the three paddocks, the orchard area, and the two fields towards the the southern boundary of the zone is not considered appropriate. The zone is in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of medium sized pasture fields, an area of orchard and three small paddocks on the south western edge of Snitterfield. They lie on sloping ground which falls northwards towards Bell Brook, so that the southern edge of the zone and its boundary vegetation forms a local skyline. It is bordered to the north and east by the gardens and rear facades of mixed age housing (including a listed building and the western boundary of the settlement's Conservation Area), while to the west there is a small area of more recent houses set in large gardens with paddocks along their southern edge (these paddocks lie within the zone). The zone is overlooked by several properties, most of them with significant vegetation along their boundaries, and views to and from the wider landscape are limited by dense boundary vegetation. However, given the site's proximity to a listed building and the Conservation Area boundary, its Green Belt designation, and the small scale of development on this edge of the settlement, the site is not considered sappropriate for commercial development. The zone is in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B684 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform undulating locally within slope down from south towards watercourse Landcover pasture and orchard Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features one shed Presence of water - Scale small to medium Sense of enclosure enclosed by hedgerow vegetation and partly by landform Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments skyline is formed by vegetation along roadside on southern boundary and by extensive Ancient Woodland to the north. Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors 11kV line Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments screened on all sides by tall deciduous or coniferous vegetation. Within zone B685 dense thorn hedges with trees prevent intervisibility Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments traffic on the old Snitterfield Road is light but there is constant noise from traffic on the A46, despite it being in a densely planted cutting. There is a PROW through the centre of the zone and along part of its western boundary (two sections), and Monarch's Way long distance footpath is contiguous along a small part of the southern boundary There is settlement on three sides. Despite these constraints the densely vegetated boundaries protect it from some of these influences and raise its apparent tranquillity. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the orchard area is part of extensive orchards to west (SN06). PROWs link settlement to wider landscape. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments boundary vegetation contributes to the screening of the settlement from wider view. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments development of south eastern part of adjoining SN06 would affect orchard cultivation and possibly management of pastures. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments to the east and north are gardens and rear facades of mixed age housing, including an extensive tall conifer hedge. On the western boundary there is a small group of recent houses that appear to have small paddocks extending our from their rear boundaries. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium low Comments the only rural residents are at The Wolds and Avoncroft Farm to the west, and they have no views in due to screening boundary vegetation. Urban residents may have filtered views from their gardens and rear facades, again filtered by vegetation, which is some cases is impermeable. PROW users have clear or filtered views of the site, varying with the density of field boundary vegetation. Users of the A46 have no views of the zone, while users of the old road have only a glimpsed view in through a gateway. Other Other factors landform

B686 Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development retention, protection and enhancement of existing hedgerow along line of PROW and other boundaries.

B687 LCP/Zone Sn03 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a small valley with number of small spaces and pasture fields and an allotment site on the western edge of the settlement, adjacent to an area of recent housing development. It has mature or outgrown hedgerows and mature trees including streamside willows which screen the settlement edge, in particular the new dwellings on Hurdlers Lane. It is visible from footpaths and some adjacent dwellings, and the allotments appear to be in use. This zone's sensitivities include its small scale rural character and landscape pattern, stream course and allotment use. It is considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium This zone comprises a small valley with number of small spaces and pasture fields and an allotment site on the western edge of the settlement, adjacent to an area of recent housing development. It has mature or outgrown hedgerows and mature trees including streamside willows which screen the settlement edge, in particular the new dwellings on Hurdlers Lane. It is visible from footpaths and some adjacent dwellings, and the allotments appear to be in use. This zone's sensitivities include its small scale rural character and landscape pattern, stream course and allotment use. It is considered inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently undulating Landcover pasture, allotments Field boundaries

B688 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features allotments, tennis court Presence of water small stream feeding into Sherborn Brook Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments -

Tranquillity Noise sources people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments whilst some parts of the site retain a pastoral character and there are some mature willows along the stream, there are people at the allotment site and on adjacent footpaths, and filtered views to development on Hurdlers Lane Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments pasture appears to link with management of wider agricultural unit. Footpaths link settlement to wider rural area. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? B689 Comments mature trees and hedgerows create screen and transition between settlement edge and wider rural landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments dependent on management of SN06 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments backs of dwellings on The Green and fronts of dwellings on Hurdlers lane Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high

Comments views from adjacent dwellings and footpath Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B690 LCP/Zone Sn04 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises three areas: 1) The first area is a linear stretch of streamside comprising natural vegetation and one small pasture field, in the eastern section of the area. This zone is quite tranquil and little overlooked by development, and an important element in the continuity of the landscape of the stream and floodplain. A public footpath runs through it. It is therefore considered unsuitable for housing development. 2) The second area comprises the pasture fields the north of the stream, on a medium gradient between the stream and the recreation area. These fields are largely unimproved pasture and in part have an intact ridge and furrow pattern and are noted to be relic semi- natural unimproved pasture. A public footpath runs through it. This area also links visually with the wider rural landscape to the north and with the streamside creates a swathe of rural landscape in the heart of the settlement. It is therefore considered unsuitable for housing development. 3) The third area comprises the two sloping valley fields in the south west of the zone, which are used for pasture and form gaps in the settlement . They are located between the stream and PROW on the north side and the backs of dwellings to the south. Trees and tall hedges help enclose the fields but they form a pleasant setting to the watercourse and bridge to the north allowing views to the church, listed cottage to the east and complementing adjacent traditional dwellings. They are also overlooked by properties up the slope on the skyline. These fields therefore contribute to the positive character of this part of the village and are considered to be inappropriate for housing development at least in the short term. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises three areas with regard to sensitivity and the opportunity for new development. All of the settlement is within Green Belt. 1) The first area is a linear stretch of streamside comprising natural vegetation and one small pasture field, in the eastern section of the area. This zone is quite tranquil and little overlooked by development, and an important element in the continuity of the landscape of the stream and floodplain. A public footpath runs through it. It is therefore considered unsuitable for any development. 2) The second area comprises the pasture fields the north of the stream, on a medium gradient between the stream and the recreation area. These fields are largely unimproved pasture and in part have an intact ridge and furrow pattern and are noted to be relic semi- natural unimproved pasture. A public footpath runs through it. This area also links visually with the wider rural landscape to the north and with the streamside creates a swathe of rural landscape in the heart of the settlement. It is therefore considered unsuitable for any development. 3) The third area comprises the two sloping valley fields in the south west of the zone, which are used for pasture and form gaps in the settlement . They are located between the stream and PROW on the north side and the backs of dwellings to the south. Trees and tall hedges help enclose the fields but they form a pleasant setting to the watercourse and bridge to the north allowing views to the church, listed cottage to the east and complementing adjacent traditional dwellings. They are also overlooked by properties up the slope on the skyline. These fields therefore contribute to the positive character of this part of the village and are considered to be inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development.

B691 Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform moderate gradients on either side of river valley with flat stream corridor between Landcover pasture, some unimproved; streamside natural vegetation Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees

B692 Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water stream and floodplain Scale small to medium Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance Complexity Comments some of the mature hedgerow trees will form a skyline for receptors in settlement, such as the trees at south western edge Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments due to gradients much of the western part of the site both north and south of the stream is visible from across the valley; streamside area to north east is more contained and less visible from other locations

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments whilst some parts of the site retain an essential pastoral character and the streamside areas are quite screened from views from the settlement, there are frequent movement of people or cars along Bell Lane and in the western areas of the site numerous views to development Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the stream forms a continuous feature with floodplain which runs through the settlement. Pasture in north western fields appears to be managed as part of a wider agricultural unit. The two fields south of the stream and closeset to Bell Lane are less evidently managed as part of a wider agricultural unit and one corner is used as a horse paddock. Footpath along northern edge of stream links settlement to wider countryside. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the streamside areas contribute to the rural character of the settlement.

B693 The north western fields link visually with the wider farmed landscape to their north. The two fields south of the stream are perceived as being more integrated with the settlement but provide green gaps in the built frontage. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments streamside areas to north east are closely associated with floodplain in SN10 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge smooth/linear Comments immediate edges of settlement to south of south west fields are back gardens; whilst the dwelling son Bell Lane face, but are well screened from, the site Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments main receptors are adjacent dwellings, users of the valley floor PROW and Bell Lane Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development see notes on screening and layout

B694 LCP/Zone Sn05 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of open pasture fields and garden on gently undulating, slightly sloping ground on the southern edge of Snitterfield. The south western part is inimproved neutral grassland and of biodiversity significance. The north western area is part of the grounds of Park House, a listed building, and lies within Snitterfield Conservation Area, whose boundary continues along the remaining northern boundary. A low ridge means that the western field slopes slightly to the west, while the eastern field slopes slightly to the east, but all, except the garden area, are relic parkland associated with site SN08 adjoining to the east, as attested by the presence of several mature or over mature parkland trees and the dense tree belt along the site's western boundary. The southern boundary has occasional young to mature trees in a low to medium height thorn hedgerow, but the main screening here is from the young tree belt between Snitterfield Road and the A46, which masks views of the wider landscape. Given the zone's historic significance, its relationship to the settlement edge, in particular to the Conservation Area and a listed building and the presence of TPO relic parkland trees and unimproved neutral grassland, it is not considered appropriate for housing development.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of open pasture fields and garden on gently undulating, slightly sloping ground on the southern edge of Snitterfield. The south western part is inimproved neutral grassland of biodiversity significance. The north western area is part of the grounds of Park House, a listed building, and lies within Snitterfield Conservation Area, whose boundary continues along the remaining northern boundary. The zone, with the exclusion of the garden area, is relic parkland associated with SN08 adjoining to the east, as attested by the presence of several mature or over mature parkland trees and the dense tree belt along the western boundary. The southern boundary has occasional young to mature trees in a low to medium height thorn hedgerow, but the main screening here is from the young tree belt between Snitterfield Road and the A46, which masks views of the wider landscape. Given the zone's historic significance, its relationship to the settlement edge, in particular to the Conservation Area and a listed building and the presence of TPO relic parkland trees and unimproved neutral grassland, it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B695 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently undulating with slight slope down to north Landcover pasture, including unimproved neutral grassland (wildlife site, south western field) Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features none Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure mainly open, enclosed on western boundary by dense vegetation Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments vegetation between Snitterfield Road and A46 forms local skyline to south Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks parish church Detractors noise from A46 Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is open so there are clear views, filtered by boundary vegetation, from parts of the southern settlement boundary B696 Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people occasional Summary medium Comments constant noise from traffic on the A46 significantly reduces tranquillity. The Monarch's Way long distance footpath passes along White Horse Hill on the western boundary. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments part of zone is garden of listed building. Zone is part of relic parkland of adjoining site SN08. It is cut off from the wider landscape by the A46 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments southern boundary vegetation separates zone, and southern edge of settlement, from the wider landscape. Visual relationship with adjoining relic parkland reduced by arable cultivation of latter. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments settlement along the northern boundary is older, within the Conservation Area and contains several listed buildings. Settlement along the western boundary is more mixed, generally more recent, and faces into zone across White Horse Hill. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments there are no rural receptors; rear façade and gardens of listed buildings form northern boundary; front facades of houses on White Horse Hill have only glimpsed views through dense boundary vegetation. Users of Snitterfield Road have glimpsed views over hedge with trees but users of A46 have no view in as road is on cutting. Other Other factors biodiversity value of neutral grassland; TPO trees Potential for landscape enhancement protection/conservation of neutral grassland Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B697 LCP/Zone Sn06 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of open farmland in mixed use - pasture farmland with well managed thorn hedges with many hedgerow oaks in the northern half; mixed arable and pasture fields and several orchard fields to the south. There is a farm along the central road (Bearley Road, which separates the two main land uses) and linear mixed development along the one to the south, including two listed buildings. The zone is gently undulating, dropping to the stream valley of Bell Brook and a tributary stream within the site and rising to the Ancient Woodland on the north western boundary. It lies to the west of Snitterfield; properties along that western edge will have views out, filtered by boundary vegetation, which is dense adjacent to the two streams. Although these streams lie at right angles to the settlement edge, vegetation along them will channel and prevent views of the whole zone. The zone lies partly adjacent to Snitterfield Conservation Area and contains two listed buildings, Ancient Woodland (SSSI) and several Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves. The northern part is a good example of pastoral farmland with well managed hedges containing many fine hedgerow oaks. The zone is therefore considered inappropriate for housing development, for these reasons and because it is open countryside. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of open farmland in mixed use - pasture farmland with well managed thorn hedges with many hedgerow oaks in the northern half; mixed arable and pasture fields and several orchard fields to the south. There is a farm along the central road (Bearley Road, which separates the two main land uses) and linear mixed development along the one to the south, including two listed buildings. The zone is gently undulating, dropping to the stream valley of Bell Brook and a tributary stream within the zone and rising to the Ancient Woodland on the north western boundary. It lies to the west of Snitterfield and properties along that western edge will have views out, filtered by boundary vegetation, which is dense adjacent to the two streams. The zone lies partly adjacent to Snitterfield Conservation Area and contains two listed buildings, Ancient Woodland (SSSI) and several Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves. The northern part is a good example of pastoral farmland with well managed hedgerows containing many fine hedgerow oaks. The zone is therefore considered inappropriate for commercial development, for these reasons and because it is open countryside. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Assarting Designations

B698 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently undulating, sloping down to Bell Brook stream corridor in centre (east/west Landcover axis)pasture to north of Bearley Road; mix of arable, pasture and orchards to the south

B699 Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments high to Ancient Woodland

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments much of the zone is of high/medium tranquillity. Areas where this is reduced include: part of southern boundary, where contiguous with A46; areas adjacent to Bearley Road and Road leading to Gospel Oak Lane; areas adjacent to PROW in northern part of zone; areas adjacent to western edge of settlement Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROW linking into the settlement especially Monarch's Way near northern boundary Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments part of wider landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments SN03 may be functionally reliant on SN06 and would be affected visually by development along eastern edge of SN06 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge moderately indented Comments dense modern housing abuts part of eastern boundary, with less dense modern housing to south and beyond SN03. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments several rural residences within the zone and some to the south west might also be affected by development, although lying within the Bell Brook stream corridor. Urban residents may have some views, but filtered by boundary vegetation. Footpath users would have quite open views, screened by low to medium thirn hedges and many hedgerow trees. Users of the two roads in the zone would be affected by change but users of the A46 along the southern boundary have all views screened by dense boundary vegetation. Other Other factors marginally abuts Flood Zone 3 area Potential for landscape enhancement actively promote good hedgerow and hedgerow tree management, with additonal young tree planting where appropriate

B700 Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B701 LCP/Zone Sn07 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of grassland and a variety of amenity planting, much of it designed to provide shelter for religious events (Babe Ka Foundation). Some of the planting is mature (rows of poplars) and some young (orchard trees, and shrubs, rows of mixed conifers and deciduous species). The northern part is a young mixed plantation which also provides screening for SN11. There is modern housing along the western boundary, with some boundary vegetation. The zone lies outside the settlement, is of increasing biodiversity interest and is not considered appropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of grassland and a variety of amenity planting, much of it designed to provide shelter for religious events (Babe Ka Foundation). Some of the planting is mature (rows of poplars) and some young (orchard trees, and shrubs, rows of mixed conifers and deciduous species). The northern part is a young mixed plantation which also provides screening for SN11. There is modern housing along the western boundary, with some boundary vegetation. The zone lies outside the settlement, is of increasing biodiversity interest and is not considered appropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Plantn woodland Pattern Large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover amenity trees, wooodland and grassland Field boundaries

B702 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features none Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure enclosed by boundary and internal vegetation Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments low-lying and adjacent to stream valley; skyline to north and south is formed by landform and vegetation on adjoining tops of slope Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors noise from A46 Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments well screened internally and externally by vegetation

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments Tranquillity reduced by noise from traffic on the A46. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments isolated function for religious events Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B703 Comments the young plantation along the northern site boundary is equally significant to site SN11. Zone is cut off from the wider landscape by the valley landform and vegetation along the A46. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments see above Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments backs of houses with boundary vegetation, partly screened by line of poplars within zone Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments Sandbarn House and Cottages to the south and Red Hill Christian Centre to the north east are the only rural receptors and both have views densely screened by vegetation. Urban residents have rear views partly screened by vegetation. Users of the A46 might have fleeting glimpsed, again screened by vegetation. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B704 LCP/Zone Sn08 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of a single large field in arable cultivation, with a strip of unimproved neutral grassland along its eastern edge and a significant number of relic parkland trees dotted throughout. (The former avenue within the zone is no longer discernible.) It lies on the southern edge of Snitterfield, which is visible from Snitterfield Road across it, and therefore forms part of the setting of the settlement. It is overlooked by recent development along its eastern boundary, across Park Lane, while houses, including a listed building, and others within the Snitterfield Conservation Area along the northern boundary, face away from it to the settlement.There are views into the zone along its southern boundary with Snitterfield Road, but not from the A46, which is mainly in cutting here. Nonetheless, noise from the A46 traffic is constant and significantly reduces local tranquillity. Given the zone's historic interest as relic parkland, its location adjacent to a listed building and the Conservation Area boundary, its importance as a setting for the settlement, and the presence of relic parkland trees and unimproved grassland, it is not considered appropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a single large field in arable cultivation, with a strip of unimproved neutral grassland along its eastern edge and a significant number of relic parkland trees dotted throughout. (The former avenue within the zone is no longer discernible.) It lies on the southern edge of Snitterfield, which is visible from Snitterfield Road across it, and therefore forms part of the setting of the settlement. It is overlooked by recent development along its eastern boundary, across Park Lane, while houses, including a listed building, and others within the Snitterfield Conservation Area along the northern boundary, face away from it to the settlement.There are views in along its southern boundary with Snitterfield Road, but not from the A46, which is mainly in cutting here. Nonetheless, noise from the A46 traffic is constant and significantly reduces local tranquillity. Given the zone's historic interest as relic parkland, its location adjacent to a listed building and the Conservation Area boundary, its importance as a setting for the settlement, and the presence of relic parkland trees and unimproved grassland, it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Parkland Pattern Med/large_geometric Origin Cultivated Designations

B705 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently sloping down to north Landcover arable with relic parkland trees Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features none Presence of water - Scale large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments local skyline is zone boundary and A46 vegetation to south; long views to hills to north Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks parish church and Detractors noise from A46 traffic adjacent mature evergreen trees Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place B706 Comments views from zone to parish church and listed building, but views from them limited by vegetation and landform. No views to/from A46.

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people rare Summary medium Comments noise from traffic on the A46 is constant and significantly affects the tranquillity of this site, which has no PROWs and one local road along its eastern boundary. Development to north and east is partly screened by zone and garden boundary vegetation. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed unit. Severed from wider landscape by the A46, mainly in cutting along southern boundary. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments foreground to recent housing on eastern boundary; houses on northern boundary front onto Church Road. Visually distinct from adjoining relic parkland (SN08) as in different cultivation. Severed from wider landscape by A46 and its boundary vegetation. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge smooth/linear Comments older housing along northern edge, with listed building and Conservation Area; more recent housing across Park Lane on eastern boundary, facing into zone Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways high

Comments urban residents on eastern boundary would be significantly affected by development, unlike those on northern boundary, where impact would be less. Impact on users of Park Road but none on users of A46. Other Other factors presence of relic parkland trees and unimproved neutral grassland Potential for landscape enhancement improved protection of parkland trees; strengthening of boundary vegetation in places Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development n/a

B707 LCP/Zone Sn09 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a pastoral and arable landscape overlooking and containing the valley in which the settlement lies. It is gently hilly, forming a skyline of arable fields and mature hedgerows from views from the south. The field pattern is medium to large and quite regular, with well formed hedgerows and some mature hedgerow trees. The zone is generally tranquil and not closely associated with the developed part of the settlement, so it is considered unsuitable for housing development. It also lies in the Green Belt which is a further constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a pastoral and arable landscape overlooking and containing the valley in which the settlement lies. It is gently hilly, forming a skyline of arable fields and mature hedgerows from views from the south. The field pattern is medium to large and quite regular, with well formed hedgerows and some mature hedgerow trees. The zone is generally tranquil and not closely associated with the developed part of the settlement, so it is considered unsuitable for any commercial development. It also lies in the Green Belt which is a further constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform rolling hills rising to high point near Pear Tree Cottage Landcover arable, pasture Field boundaries

B708 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmstead and one dwelling Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments broad ridge of hills containing valley and settlement Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments -

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments a quiet rural area in largely arable management, with some view to the settlement south of the stream Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contiguous with wider rural landscape

B709 Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge highly indented Comments very little close association with the developed edge of the settlement Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high roads/rail/cycleways high

Comments receptors include users of minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B710 LCP/Zone Sn10 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone lies at the eastern edge of the settlement, occupying the floodplain of the stream which runs through the centre of the settlement. The gardens of some larger dwellings on the south side, with mature trees such as willows, run down to this area, whilst it is open to the rural landscape to the north. It contains relic semi-natural unimproved pasture. At the western edge of the zone a small sewage works is located, bordered by coniferous planting. A footpath runs through the area linking with the core of the settlement. Due to its role as floodplain, tranquil character, visibility from footpaths biodiversity value and integration with the undeveloped and semi-natural streamside corridor, this area is considered inappropriate for any housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone lies at the eastern edge of the settlement, occupying the floodplain of the stream which runs through the centre of the settlement. The gardens of some larger dwellings on the south side, with mature trees such as willows, run down to this area, whilst it is open to the rural landscape to the north. It contains relic semi-natural unimproved pasture. At the western edge of the zone a small sewage works is located, bordered by coniferous planting. A footpath runs through the area linking with the core of the settlement. Due to its role as floodplain, tranquil character, visibility from footpaths biodiversity value and integration with the undeveloped and semi-natural streamside corridor, this area is considered inappropriate for any commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Estate farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover vegetation associated with streamside; unimproved pasture Field boundaries

B711 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features sewage works Presence of water Sherborne Brook and ponds Scale intimate to small Sense of enclosure confined or enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors sewage works Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments most of the stream corridor is hidden from view

Tranquillity Noise sources roads industry Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the streamside areas are quite screened from views from the settlement, and tranquillity is only affected by limited views to development and road noise Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments stream corridor and floodplain managed as part of wider farmed units Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B712 Comments integrity of stream corridor, natural landscape at core of settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments closely associated with SN04 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments back gardens of adjacent dwellings to south merge with landscape of floodplain Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high

Comments footpath runs along north side of stream Other Other factors floodplain Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B713 LCP/Zone Sn11 Settlement: Snitterfield Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of an extensive area of almost flat grassland and young amenity planting, plus some riparian trees along the boundary with the floodplain to the north. The whole site has a slightly bowled, contained effect due to the valley landform.The focus of the zone is the small group of traditional red brick farm buildings towards its northern boundary, approached by a track from the A46. This is a tranquil zone away from the A46, with a very significant amount of recent tree planting which already provides dense screening in most directions. There is a long view parallel to the river valley to the settlement and the parish church, funnelled by landform and vegetation, and some views into the zone from the settlement, largely screened by boundary vegetation. There are PROWs through the zone, linking it to the settlement. The A46 lies along the southern boundary, well screened by vegetation, and there are glimpsed views in from the much quieter and less used Jago Green road which crosses the floodplain. Given the zone's site's location adjacent to a Flood Zone, its relative separation from the settlement and its current land use for extensive tree planting, it is not considered appropriate for housing development. The only part that might be considered is the north western corner, which lies adjacent to the settlement and the floodplain; however development here would mark an extension of the settlement into open countryside and is undesirable.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of an extensive area of almost flat grassland and young amenity planting, plus some riparian trees along the boundary with the floodplain to the north. The whole zone has a slightly bowled, contained, effect due to the stream valley landform.The focus of the zone is the small group of traditional red brick farm buildings towards its northern boundary, approached by a track from the A46. This is a tranquil zone, with a very significant amount of recent tree planting which already provides dense screening in most directions. There is a long view parallel to the river valley to the settlement and the parish church, funnelled by landform and vegetation, and some views into the zone from the settlement, largely screened by boundary vegetation. There are PROWs within the zone, linking it the settlement and the wider landscape. The A46 lies along the southern boundary, well screened by vegetation, and there are glimpsed views in from the much quieter and less used Jago Green road which crosses the floodplain. Given the zone's location adjacent to a Flood Zone, its relative separation from the settlement and its current land use for extensive tree planting, it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock uplands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity F3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular

B714 Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform very slight bowl on low lying land adjacent to Bell Brook Landcover grassland and amenity trees and woodland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern traditional farmhouse and associated buildings, now religious centre Other built features - Presence of water Bell Brook lies on the further edge of the adjacent narrow floodplain to theSense north of enclosureof the site enclosed by a mix of landform Scale medium and vegetation although open internally Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments river valley Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks parish church Detractors noise from A46

B715 Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments church tower as focus for views of settlement Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people rare Summary high/medium Comments a short length of the southern boundary borders the A46, which is here at grade. It is well screened by vegetation but noise from traffic using it is constant near the southern boundary, although less obtrusive within the zone. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments screened from adjacent SN12 by young plantation Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge highly indented Comments mix of recent housing and listed buildings around northern and north western corner of zone Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways low Comments rural residents are users of farm buildings within zone, with views in from Old House Farm to east blocked by vegetation. Urban residents on the north eastern edge of Snitterfield may have partial views, filtered by vegetation, with clearer views from garden and paddock areas. There is a glimpsed view into the zone ite from and gateway on Jago Green near the water treatment plant; views from the A46 area screened fby vegetation. The site is crossed by several PROWs but does not appear to be well used. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development

B716 Key Land Description Units LI01 Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces LI07 Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens STK03 Conservation Areas Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites

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0 0.5 1 2 km Stockton Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Stk01 Settlement: Stockton Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone comprises a sports ground in two flat fields to the south with low hedges, abandoned allotments and an abandoned field on gently rising land to the north, both of which are scrubbing over. The latter two areas are used informally for dog walking. The adjacent housing edge is harsh and highly visible from the south east and the area presents a poor gateway to the village, although the playing fields are neutral in this respect. The overgrown disused quarry to the east is an SSSI and its pool used for fishing. Trees on this site help screen the field to the north from wider view but the spoil tip is apparent. The sensitivity of the zone is its potential visibility from the south east and location on the southern approach road close to the apparent village centre. The SSSI adjacent is also sensitive. Housing development would be appropriate but would need to be subject to a design brief considering the zone and its context. The opportunity should be taken to provide a village green next to an improved parking area, improve the south eastern edge of the settlement, preferably with significant tree planting to screen housing and to ensure that the settlement does not obviously extend along the slope. The opportunity to convert the quarry into a publicly accessible community/recreation resource should also be explored. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises a sports ground in two flat fields to the south with low hedges, abandoned allotments and an abandoned field on gently rising land to the north, both of which are scrubbing over. The latter two areas are used informally for dog walking. The adjacent housing edge is harsh and highly visible from the south east and the area presents a poor gateway to the village, although the playing fields are neutral in this respect. The overgrown disused quarry to the east is an SSSI and its pool used for fishing. Trees on this site help screen the field to the north from wider view but the spoil tip is apparent. The sensitivity of the zone is its potential visibility from the south east and location on the southern approach road close to the apparent village centre. The SSSI adjacent is also sensitive. Commercial development would not be appropriate as the space around the allotments would be too constrained and the northern field could only accomodate low level development more suitable for housing. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Large_geometric Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B717 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform land rising gently towards the north west Landcover derelict semi-natural grassland, sports ground and abandoned allotment gardens Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features sports pavillion Presence of water - Scale medium/large Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors disused spoil heaps by adjoining disused quarry are apparent Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone to the north is generally screened from wider view by vegetation but the lower area to the south east is visible from adjacent minor roads and more of the settlement

Tranquillity Noise sources roads industry B718 Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments rural tranquillity is reduced by feelings of a degraded landscape, views of the settlement edge, the presence of multiple sports grounds, traffic to the south and the presence of the adjoining disused quarry Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears either disused for agriculture and allotments but used informally for dog walking and is used for sports to the south Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone is positive in respect of the sports fields which are a community asset. However, the disused allotments form a poor introduction to the village. The field to the north is abandoned and scrubbing up and therefore appears visually associated with the disused quarry to the east. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments 20C housing forms a hard, linear edge, mitigated only by patches of scrub within the zone Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium

Comments receptors include adjacent residents, PROW and sports field users and minor road users approaching the settlement Other Other factors there is potential to link any new development with making safe and opening access to the wildlife resource in the adjoining disused quarry Potential for landscape enhancement encourage trees in the hedgerows by the sports fields Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development positive gateway space to settlement eg village green with houses, screening of housing from the south east with strong tree belt

B719 LCP/Zone Stk02 Settlement: Stockton Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone is part of the gently rolling vale that lies to the east of the settlement. It has a small scale, pastoral character with a number of older species rich pastures that adjoin the listed manor house and church on the edge of the village. The pastures are set within a pattern of small to medium sized fields defined by tall, elm hedgerows and together with the scattering of hedgerow trees, this strong field pattern effectively screens most views of the adjoining settlement edge. This is an ecologically and culturally sensitive zone which provides an historic setting for the church, manor house and another listed farmhouse on the south eastern edge of the village. Housing development would be inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone is part of the gently rolling vale that lies to the east of the settlement. It has a small scale, pastoral character with a number of older species rich pastures that adjoin the listed manor house and church on the edge of the village. The pastures are set within a pattern of small to medium sized fields defined by tall, elm hedgerows and together with the scattering of hedgerow trees, this strong field pattern effectively screens most views of the adjoining settlement edge. This is an ecologically and culturally sensitive zone which provides an historic setting for the church, manor house and another listed farmhouse on the south eastern edge of the village. Any commercial development would be inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling vale Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries

B720 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farmsteads Other built features Presence of water historic moat & large pond Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is generally well enclosed by high hedges to the north but the southern area is more visible to the wider countryside

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the zone is essentially rural with working farms, though on the edge of the village with a road adjacent, which tend to reduce tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and as a garden. PROWs cross and abut the area. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? B721 Comments the zone contributes to the setting of the Manor House, church, listed Grange Farm and the cemetery and acts as an unspoilt rural southern approach to the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the varied settlement edge is generally screened from view by vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include residents, users of the PROWs and the minor approach road adjacent Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B722 LCP/Zone Stk03 Settlement: Stockton Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone forms a low ridge with slopes that provides a natural backdrop along the north western edge of the settlement. It also has a strong pastoral character in part, with some older pastures still retaining ridge and furrow, set within a pattern of small to medium sized fields, often defined by fenced, outgrown hedgerows. The zone is crossed by a number of footpaths, which provide a series of distant views over the settlement. The A425 is separated from the settlement by the topography and reduces tranquillity to the north west. The zone's sensitivities lie in the prominence of the slopes and ridgeline, its role as backcloth to the settlement, its tree cover and landscape features such as ridge and furrow and the abandoned quarry. As such housing development is considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone forms a low ridge with slopes that provides a natural backdrop along the north western edge of the settlement. It also has a strong pastoral character in part, with some older pastures still retaining ridge and furrow, set within a pattern of small to medium sized fields, often defined by fenced, outgrown hedgerows. The zone is crossed by a number of footpaths, which provide a series of distant views over the settlement. The A425 is separated from the settlement by the topography and reduces tranquillity to the north west. The zone's sensitivities lie in the prominence of the slopes and ridgeline, its role as backcloth to the settlement, its tree cover and landscape features such as ridge and furrow and the abandoned quarry. As such housing development is considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform low ridge and slopes Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries

B723 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farms and roadside dwellings Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small/medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments low ridgeline to the north of the settlement forms backcloth to the village Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the slopes and rdigeleine are exposed to view from the wider countryside to the south and from the north, including from the A426

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the A426 reduces the tranquillity to the north, as do views of the settlement to the south, although the zone feels rural Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and as curtilages. PROWs cross and abut the area. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? B724 Comments the ridge and slopes act as a positive backcloth containing the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments visually STK05 continues the ridge from the south west Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the linear estate development nestles into the slope, while maturing vegetation mitigates the impact of both this and the ribbon development along Napton Road Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include residents, users of the PROWs and the A426 and minor road Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement improve management of hedges and encourage regeneration of hedgerows trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B725 LCP/Zone Stk04 Settlement: Stockton Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone is part of the gently rolling vale that lies to the east of the settlement and comprises mixed farmland with a well defined pattern of medium sized, regular fields bounded by thick elm hedgerows. Although the field pattern is well defined, hedges are generally low cut and there are few hedgerow trees, allowing open views to the settlement edge. This zone is also physically separate from the settlement edge and provides an important unspoilt rural setting to the village. New housing development is therefore inappropriate within this zone.

Open countryside away from the settlement edge Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone is part of the gently rolling vale that lies to the east of the settlement and comprises mixed farmland with a well defined pattern of medium sized, regular fields bounded by thick elm hedgerows. Although the field pattern is well defined, hedges are generally low cut and there are few hedgerow trees, allowing open views to the settlement edge. This zone is also physically separate from the settlement edge and provides an important unspoilt rural setting to the village. Commercial development is therefore inappropriate within this zone. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling vale Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries

B726 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features large field barn Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity simple Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors new field barn visually intrusive, quarry tip apparent to the north Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone has low hedges and is open to view from adjacent roads

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the adjacent minor road and open views of the settlement and tip to the north reduce tranquillity although the zone feels rural Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and no PROWs cross the area.

B727 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes as part of an unspoilt rural southern approach to the settlement and does not abut the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge Form of edge Comments n/a Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high roads/rail/cycleways high

Comments receptors include residents and users of the minor roads Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement encourage regeneration of hedgerow trees, especially around new barn Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B728 LCP/Zone Stk05 Settlement: Stockton Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises arable land in medium/large fields rising to the north west to a low ridge and falling towards the A426. This landform effectively screens the settlement from the A426, which reduces tranquillity to an extent but is clearly within a rural corridor. The hedgerows are trimmed and gappy and wide views are possible to the south east across the vale. A low key managed recreation ground/playing field is enclosed by high hedgerows and trees and helps to soften the settlement edge which is otherwise linear and somewhat abrupt. The cemetery to the south east is a sensitive receptor bounding the zone. A PROW links the settlement and playing fields to the surrounding countryside. The zone's sensitivities are its openness on rising ground, subject to wide views, its role of separating the settlement from the A426 and rural landscape to the north, the community use of the recreation ground and the setting of the cemetery. Housing development in this area would adversely affect these sensitivities and would be inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises arable land in medium/large fields rising to the north west to a low ridge and falling towards the A426. This landform effectively screens the settlement from the A426, which reduces tranquillity to an extent but is clearly within a rural corridor. The hedgerows are trimmed and gappy and wide views are possible to the south east across the vale. A low key managed recreation ground/playing field is enclosed by high hedgerows and trees and helps to soften the settlement edge which is otherwise linear and somewhat abrupt. The cemetery to the south east is a sensitive receptor bounding the zone. A PROW links the settlement and playing fields to the surrounding countryside. The zone's sensitivities are its openness on rising ground, subject to wide views, its role of separating the settlement from the A426 and rural landscape to the north, the community use of the recreation ground and the setting of the cemetery. Commercial development in this area would adversely affect these sensitivities and would be inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B729 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform a low rolling ridge to the north west sloping to the south east Landcover arable farmland and recreation ground Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features playground Presence of water - Scale medium/large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity Comments the land in this zone rises gently to a low skyline ridge south east of the A426 Southam Road Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the ridge and slopes are intervisible from the south east and also from the north west to an extent Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent

B730 Summary medium Comments although an open rural landscape this zone is bordered by the A426 and there are views of the settlement edge, which together reduce the overall tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farm units, with very low key municipal management of the recreation ground. A PROW links the settlement with the wider countryside. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone forms part of the rising backcloth of open countryside and skyline behind the settlement to the north west and open landscape to the south west. The recreation ground is more enclosed with hedges and trees and helps soften the edge of the settlement. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments in places the settlement forms a hard, linear settlement edge with limited vegetation, although some hedgerows and trees screen the settlement in part by the recreation ground especially Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium

Comments receptors include adjacent residents, PROW and recreation ground users, and users of the A426 Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement repair degraded field pattern around settlement and encourage trees in hedgerows Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B731 LCP/Zone Stk06 Settlement: Stockton Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone is part of the gently rolling vale that lies to the east of the settlement and comprises arable farmland set within a pattern of medium sized regular fields bounded by elm hedgerows. The field pattern is often poorly defined by low cut and gappy hedges with few hedgerow trees, allowing open views to the settlement. This zone is also physically separate from the settlement edge and provides an important relatively unspoilt rural setting to the village. New housing development is therefore inappropriate within this zone. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone is part of the gently rolling vale that lies to the east of the settlement and comprises arable farmland set within a pattern of medium sized regular fields bounded by elm hedgerows. The field pattern is often poorly defined by low cut and gappy hedges with few hedgerow trees, allowing open views towards the settlement. This zone is also physically separate from the settlement edge and provides an important relatively unspoilt rural setting to the village. New commercial development is therefore inappropriate within this zone. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling vale Landcover arable farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees B732 Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farmsteads Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone has low hedges and is open to view from adjacent footpaths Tranquillity Noise sources Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the zone lies away from roads with only filtered views of the settlement so feel tranquil Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and a PROW crosses the area. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone contributes as part of an unspoilt rural southern hinterland to the settlement close to the cemetery and old core Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments -

B733 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge Form of edge Comments n/a Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium

Comments receptors include residents and users of the PROWs Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement improve management of hedgerows and encourage regeneration of trees to replace elm Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B734 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments T04 T03 Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves Flood Zone 3

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0 0.5 1 2 km Tanworth-in-Arden Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone T01 Settlement: Tanworth-in-Arden Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises the top and sides of a low crowned ridge divided into a series of curtilages and paddocks associated with dwellings including the woosded parkland of Shenstone House. The zone feels very confined by tree cover and strong outgrown hedgerows and views in are very limited- only being possible in the area west of the lane. The woodland in the zone is prominent when viewed from the south along with the church spire to the north east and the zone's character complements and acts as an important setting to the hilltop village and Conservation Area. It also forms the skyline when viewed from the south. The zone's sensitivity lies in its relationship to the Conservation Area and village centre, its wooded character on the skyline and its rural pastoral character to the west. It is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Housing development is generally highly inappropriate. The only possibly appropriate site is for a single house in the plot just east of the lane provided that all the existing planted boundaries are retained. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises the top and sides of a low crowned ridge divided into a series of curtilages and paddocks associated with dwellings including the woosded parkland of Shenstone House. The zone feels very confined by tree cover and strong outgrown hedgerows and views in are very limited- only being possible in the area west of the lane. The woodland in the zone is prominent when viewed from the south along with the church spire to the north east and the zone's character complements and acts as an important setting to the hilltop village and Conservation Area. It also forms the skyline when viewed from the south. The zone's sensitivity lies in its relationship to the Conservation Area and village centre, its wooded character on the skyline and its rural pastoral character to the west. It is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development is highly inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity A2 Ecological sensitivity F1 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Med/large_irregular Origin Assarting Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood

B735 Characteristics Landform sloping valley side Landcover woodland, gardens & permanent pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern large country house Other built features - Presence of water Scale small Sense of enclosure confined Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments part of the zone adjoining the edge of the settlement, is visible on the skyline when viewed from the south Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the wooded zone is highly visible from the valley to the south/south east

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments this is a quiet, secluded zone where the only public access is along the minor road to the west of the village

B736 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments receptors include users of PROWs to the south, minor roads and residents Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the woodland in the zone complements and acts as an important setting to the hilltop village and Conservation Area especially to the north east Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments settlement edge hidden by tree cover Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of PROWs to the south, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B737 LCP/Zone T02 Settlement: Tanworth-in-Arden Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises undulating valley and hillsides of mixed farming rising to the hilltop village of Tanworth in Arden. The medium-large irregular field pattern dominates but there are a few smaller enclosures. Fields are mainly bounded by trimmmed hedges with scattered hedgerow trees dominated by oaks. The main tree cover is riparian along the small watercourses and there are a few copses. The poplar avenue to the north forms a strong northern boundary. There are wide views from the hilltop out and positive views towards the hilltop village with its church spire. However, Cank Farm poultry houses and factory are apparent detractors especially when viewed from the PROWs to the south. The zones sensitivities lie in its prominent hillslopes, strong field pattern and trees, its role as rural setting to the village Conservation Area and listed buildings. It is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Housing development would be inappropriate in the area apart possibly from some well designed houses along Butts Lane, north of the school access. These would need to follow the contours and reflect the vernacular to provide a positive edge to the village. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises undulating valley and hillsides of mixed farming rising to the hilltop village of Tanworth in Arden. The medium-large irregular field pattern dominates but there are a few smaller enclosures. Fields are mainly bounded by trimmmed hedges with scattered hedgerow trees dominated by oaks. The main tree cover is riparian along the small watercourses and there are a few copses. The poplar avenue to the north forms a strong northern boundary. There are wide views from the hilltop out and positive views towards the hilltop village with its church spire. However, Cank Farm poultry houses and factory are apparent detractors especially when viewed from the PROWs to the south. The zones sensitivities lie in its prominent hillslopes, strong field pattern and trees, its role as rural setting to the village Conservation Area and listed buildings. It is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development would be inappropriate in the area due to these sensitivities and the steep slopes. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity A1 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Med/large_irregular Origin Assarting Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B738 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform undulating valley and hillsides Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farmsteads Other built features poultry farm/factory Presence of water minor streams & field ponds Scale medium Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity complex Comments the undulating topography forms a series of localised skylines which are visible from both within and around this zone Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church spire is apparent Detractors Cank Farm factory and poultry units Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the hill slopes in places are widely visible although on lower slopes the area feels secluded Tranquillity Noise sources roads view of the

B739 Views of development some Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments this is a relatively quiet and secluded zone, but the tranquillity is reduced by the activities and noises associated with Cank Farm poultry farm/factory Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has PROWs running across it linking into the settlement. The poultry unit and factory are linked. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone complements and acts as an important rural setting to the hilltop village and Conservation Area Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments views to hilltop church and listed dwellings Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement screen the poultry factory and units with large scale planting infrastructure and restore internal hedgerow boundaries Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B740 LCP/Zone T03 Settlement: Tanworth-in-Arden Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone comprises a prominent rounded hill top that forms an important edge to the north of the settlement. The land is mainly used for permanent pasture in medium sized, irregular fields bounded by thick, mixed species hedgerows, which are generally well maintained. A PROW runs through this area and scattered hedgerow trees provide filtered views to the surrounding countryside. This zone's sensitivities are its prominence in views from the north, its openness and it lies within an area of high natural and cultural landscape sensitivity. Housing development is therefore considered to be inappropriate. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a prominent rounded hill top that forms an important edge to the north of the settlement. The land is mainly used for permanent pasture in medium sized, irregular fields bounded by thick, mixed species hedgerows, which are generally well maintained. A PROW runs through this area and scattered hedgerow trees provide filtered views to the surrounding countryside. This zone's sensitivities are its prominence in views from the north, its openness and it lies within an area of high natural and cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development is therefore considered to be highly inappropriate. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Periglacial plateau Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded land Settlement pattern Dispersed with large estates LDU level Cultural sensitivity A2 Ecological sensitivity F1 Visual sensitivity L2 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Med/large_irregular Origin Assarting Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling ridge Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries

B741 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water field pond Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments minor rounded hilltop above River Alne valley on approach to settlement Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments hilltop visible from north across valley

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the zone feels part of the wider quiet, rural countryside, but the settlement edge is apparent and the railway runs nearby reducing tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit and has a PROW running across it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B742 Comments the hilltop forms an elegant rounded topographic landform defining the northern edge of the settlement and is highly visible on the north western approach Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement edge is generally not widely visible as it is set back from the hilltop with some vegetation in gardens Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B743 LCP/Zone T04 Settlement: Tanworth-in-Arden Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone, which provides a rural setting to the settlement, is part of a medium scale, agricultural landscape with a varied sloping/undulating topography. It also has a strong pastoral character, with some older pastures set within a well maintained, irregular pattern of medium sized fields, bounded by thick, trimmed mixed species hedgerows. An avenue of poplars to Umberslade Park forms a strong line in the landscape on the south eastern boundary. As this zone is crossed by a number of footpaths, the rolling/ undulating topography and scattered hedgerow tree cover mean that many parts are open to view including on the northern approaches to the settlement. It serves to separate the village from the more dispersed settlements to the north. The zone's sensitivities are primarily its slopes, openness, local wildlife site and stream and it is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. As a result, the zone is considered inappropriate for housing development. It is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development and is particularly relevant in separating settlements. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone, which provides a rural setting to the settlement, is part of a medium scale, agricultural landscape with a varied sloping/undulating topography. It also has a strong pastoral character, with some older pastures set within a well maintained, irregular pattern of medium sized fields, bounded by thick, trimmed mixed species hedgerows. An avenue of poplars to Umberslade Park forms a strong line in the landscape on the south eastern boundary. As this zone is crossed by a number of footpaths, the rolling/ undulating topography and scattered hedgerow tree cover mean that many parts are open to view including on the northern approaches to the settlement. It serves to separate the village from the more dispersed settlements to the north. The zone's sensitivities are primarily its slopes, openness, local wildlife site and stream and it is also within an area of high cultural landscape sensitivity. As a result, the zone is considered particularly inappropriate for commercial development. It is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development and is particularly relevant in separating settlements. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded pastures Settlement pattern Clustered with small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity A1 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Large_irregular Origin Assarting Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B744 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform undulating valley sides Landcover pastoral farmland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farmsteads Other built features - Presence of water minor streams Scale medium Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the relatively open valley sides are intervisible

Tranquillity Noise sources roads other Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium

B745 Comments the zone feels as if it is in the wider rural countryside, but the area is open and the settlement edge is apparent to the north, while the railway runs nearby reducing tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone is a vallley with watercourse [the River Alne] and appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has PROWs running across it linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone, as the open valley of the River Alne, defines the northern treed edge of the settlement, separating it clearly from Gilbert's Green to the north Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement edge is largely screened by mature trees and other vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium long distance/public footpaths high

Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads [on the northern approaches] and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement replace poplar avenue on a phased basis with longer lived avenue trees eg limes and replace ranch fencing with hedges, or estate fencing Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B746 LCP/Zone T05 Settlement: Tanworth-in-Arden Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone is associated with a gently sloping ridge line, which adjoins the settlement to the west. The land is mainly used for permanent pasture in medium sized, regular fields bounded by thick, mixed species hedgerows, which are generally well maintained. Hedgerow trees are scattered throughout the area, providing filtered views to the surrounding countryside. There are also tennis courts and a sports pitch. There is a particularly strong sense of enclosure to the west of the settlement, however, where this area adjoins a heavily wooded zone to the south. PROWs run through this area and it forms part of the rural approach to the settlement from the west. The zone's sensitivities are its intrinsic field pattern and trees, its visibility on the ridge and it is also within an area of high natural and cultural landscape sensitivity. Generally housing development is considered inappropriate, but there could be a limited opportunity for low density housing in the field that lies between the wooded zone to the south and the sports ground. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone is associated with a gently sloping ridge line, which adjoins the settlement to the west. The land is mainly used for permanent pasture in medium sized, regular fields bounded by thick, mixed species hedgerows, which are generally well maintained. Hedgerow trees are scattered throughout the area, providing filtered views to the surrounding countryside. There are also tennis courts and a sports pitch. There is a particularly strong sense of enclosure to the west of the settlement, however, where this area adjoins a heavily wooded zone to the south. PROWs run through this area and it forms part of the rural approach to the settlement from the west. The zone's sensitivities are its intrinsic field pattern and trees, its visibility on the ridge and it is also within an area of high natural and cultural landscape sensitivity. Commercial development is considered inappropriate and out of scale with the zone. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Periglacial plateau Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded land Settlement pattern Dispersed with large estates LDU level Cultural sensitivity A2 Ecological sensitivity F1 Visual sensitivity L2 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Assarting Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B747 Landform gently rolling ridge Landcover pastoral farmland & sports ground Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farmsteads and roadside dwellings Other built features Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments forms the top of a low ridge which forms the skyline above the Alne valley to the north and also to the south east Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the landform is crowned but the tree and hedge pattern reduce intervisibility

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the zone feels relatively tranquil, with quiet minor roads and limited views of settlement Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and sports B748 ground and has PROWs running across it linking into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone lies on a low crowned ridge, of which the village is a part, extending to the south allowiing elevated views in places, but not of the settlement, which is substantially obscured by trees Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge highly indented Comments the settlement edge is substantially obscured by trees Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and mainly rural residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B749 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland TR03 TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves TR02 Flood Zone 3

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0 0.375 0.75 1.5 km Tredington Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Tr01 Settlement: Tredington Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of two areas on the south western edge of Tredington, linked by a 'wasp waist' division on Blackwell Road adjacent to the primary school. The zone froms part of a rolling crowned ridge falling north to the river, meaning that the western part falls north and west and the eastern part falls east. The south eastern part slopes from Blackwell Road, along which Centenary Way runs, eastwards towards the stream valley and there are views from within the zone and along its eastern boundary of settlement roofs along the northern boundary near the primary school, as well as of the church spire. The latter is a prominent local feature and lies within the Conservation Area that forms much of the eastern boundary of this part of the zone. Although this part of the zone is contained by landform to the west it is very open to view from the south and east, especially from the A3400, and any development here would be highly visible as a new settlement edge. This part is therefore considered inappropriate for housing development. In the western part the land slopes down to the stream along its small north western boundary, which is well screened by tall poplars, and it is bordered along part of its its eastern boundary by modern housing which, although linear in form, does not present a uniform roofscape and has varied vegetation, including trees, along it. The area forms the skyline when viewed from the Fosse Way. The settlement edge is apparent but slightly mitigated by vegetation. Any development would be prominent from the road and the wider landscape and so housing development is considered inappropriate. In addition there is a smaller area to the south of Blackwell Road which is screened from the remainder of the site by landform and vegetation. This part is visible when travelling north along the A429 Fosse Way Roman road which forms the western boundary, but is quite contained by landform. This area is also not suitable for housing development as it lies on higher ground, is therefore even more visible in the wider landscape, and has no relationship to the settlement. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of two areas on the south western edge of Tredington, linked by a 'wasp waist' division on Blackwell Road adjacent to the primary school. The zone froms part of a rolling crowned ridge falling north to the river, meaning that the western part falls north and west and the eastern part falls east. The south eastern part slopes from Blackwell Road, along which Centenary Way runs, eastwards towards the stream valley and there are views from within the zone and along its eastern boundary of settlement roofs along the northern boundary near the primary school, as well as of the church spire. The latter is a prominent local feature and lies within the Conservation Area that forms much of the eastern boundary of this part of the zone. Although this part of the zone is contained by landform to the west it is very open to view from the south and east, especially from the A3400, and any development here would be highly visible as a new settlement edge. In the western part the land slopes down to the stream along its small north western boundary, which is well screened by tall poplars, and it is bordered along part of its its eastern boundary by modern housing which, although linear in form, does not present a uniform roofscape and has varied vegetation, including trees, along it. The area forms the skyline when viewed from the Fosse Way. The settlement edge is apparent but slightly mitigated by vegetation. In addition there is a smaller area to the south of Blackwell Road which is screened from the remainder of the site by landform and vegetation. This part is visible when travelling north along the A429 Fosse Way Roman road which forms the western boundary, but is quite contained by landform. Commercial development of any part of this zone would be visible within the wider landscape and from the settlement and A roads, would not relate well to the existing settlement edge in scale or form and is considered inappropriate.

B750 Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform ground rises from river valley to east towards south western corner Landcover arable Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees

B751 Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features none. Primary school abuts centre pinch point Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity uniform Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments high ground in the central part of the zone forms local skyline and blocks views between the north western and south eastern parts. Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks parish church spire Detractors 11kV line across site Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments partly blocked by landform and filtered by vegetation. The fields at the south western extreme of the zone are cut off visually from the remainder by landform and vegetation.

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments busy A roads along western and eastern boundaries and views of modern housing in settlement along northern boundary. Use of recreation ground on part of northern boundary assumed to be frequent and PROW crosses western part of zone. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments part of wider farmed landscape, with PROW link between settlement and wider landscape Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contributes to the rural setting of the settlement when viewed from approach roads from the south (two A roads) Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually?

B752 ...functionally? Comments no Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments much of the settlement edge is linear but overall effect is moderately indented and housing does not present uniform roofscape Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium Comments Abingdon House has no views of zone due to landform; Manor Farm may have views of southern half and across to part of western part Glebe Farm may have some views into western part of site and of settlement edge. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement tree and tall hedgerow planting to filter views of development from southern approaches Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B753 LCP/Zone Tr02 Settlement: Tredington Landscape sensitivity to housing development high The zone consists of the former Glebe Paddock, associated with the parish church and part of the historic fabric of the settlement. Its visual significance is enhanced by its boundary, which is a tall cob wall with angled roof tiles protecting its top. Adjacent to the north eastern boundary is a fine line of horse chestnut trees. The zone is an unusual and decorative feature within the traditional (Conservation Area) part of the settlement. It is used as a temporary car park for village events and possibly for the events themselves. Housing development here would be highly inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone consists of the former Glebe Paddock, associated with the parish church and part of the historic fabric of the settlement. Its visual significance is enhanced by its boundary, which is a tall cob wall with angled roof tiles protecting its top. Adjacent to the north eastern boundary is a fine line of horse chestnut trees. The zone is an unusual and decorative feature within the traditional (Conservation Area) part of the settlement. It is used as a temporary car park for village events and possibly for the events themselves. Commercial development here would be highly inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover amenity grassland Field boundaries

B754 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features cob wall around boundary Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed by boundary wall Diversity uniform Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church spire, listed Detractors proximity of A3400 buildings Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments church spire and associated buildings, and other listed buildings, all visible

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments tranquillity would be high but for the presence of the A3400 adjacent to the eastern side. Some use of adjacent amenity greenspace assumed and presence of people on Church Lane observed. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments part of the historic fabric of the settlement and green space for village activities.

B755 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments significant part of the entrance to the older part of the settlement from the main thoroughfare (A3400). Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments part of entrance to older part of village at crossroads Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments residences around the zone are highly sensitive receptors; users of the Centenary Way are likely to view this zone as the centre of or entrance to the settlement. Road users have clear views as they slow for the crossroads within a 30mph zone. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B756 LCP/Zone Tr03 Settlement: Tredington Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of a sloping area with Back Brook (Flood Zone 3) along its south eastern edge, with the north western edge of Tredington beyond. It is in arable cultivation, with a small area at the south western end in use as small paddocks. It is bound to the west by the A429 and to the east by the A3400, with a small number of houses associated with a roundabout forming the northern apex of the roughly triangular site. Boundaries are well managed low to medium thorn hedges and riparian trees associated with Back Brook, incuding mature willow and poplar. The zone functions as a green corridor between the northern end of Tredington and the small area of development around the roundabout to the north and is an important deterrent to coalescence. Such coalescence would have a detrimental impact on the northern approaches to Tredington by implying a very different character to that currently experienced and for this reason, as well as the presence of a flood zone within, housing development is not considered appropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a sloping area with Back Brook (Flood Zone 3) along its south eastern edge, with the north western edge of Tredington beyond. It is in arable cultivation, with a small area at the south western end in use as small paddocks. It is bound to the west by the A429 and to the east by the A3400, with a small number of houses associated with a roundabout forming the northern apex of the roughly triangular site. Boundaries are well managed low to medium thorn hedges and riparian trees associated with Back Brook, incuding mature willow and poplar. The zone functions as a green corridor between the northern end of Tredington and the small area of development around the roundabout to the north and is an important deterrent to coalescence. Such coalescence would have a detrimental impact on the northern approaches to Tredington by implying a very different character to that currently experienced, and for this reason, as well as the presence of a flood zone within, commercial development is not considered appropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Wet meadowland Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Meadowland on large estates LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B757 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform sloping to south east towards stream valley Landcover arable and some small paddocks Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features small shed associated with paddock use Presence of water stream is one of several watercourses around the settlement Sense of enclosure open Scale small Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church spire Detractors A429 along western boundary Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments landform and vegetation limit views except from north western settlement edge Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people rare

B758 Summary medium Comments tranquillity would be high but for presence of A429. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments landscape corridor with stream and floodplain separating Tredington from small developed area around roundabout to north; is part of wider farmed landscape Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments people travelling south from the A429/A3400 roundabout to the north of Tredington are likely to be aware of the stream valley as a setting for the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments part of TR03 is stream corridor associated with TR04, which is more significant river corridor Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments modern settlement edge is well vegetated and views are filtered and not of uniform development Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments both rural and urban residents would be significantly visually impacted by development in this zone Other Other factors partly Flood Zone 3; biodiversity of stream corridor Potential for landscape enhancement management of arable and pasture areas with reference to biodiversity value of stream corridor Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B759 LCP/Zone Tr04 Settlement: Tredington Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of the pastoral corridor and floodplain of the River Stour around the eastern edge of Tredington. Most of it lies within either Tredington or Honington Hall Conservation Areas. Many of the houses along this eastern edge have gardens with river frontage.The river is also bordered by riparian pasture and many riparian trees, including pollard willows and poplars. It is flat, with a near imperceptible rise from the flood plain to the settlement and the farmland on the opposite bank. It is of high functional, visual and biodiversity value and housing development would be highly inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of the pastoral corridor and floodplain of the River Stour around the eastern edge of Tredington. Most of it lies within either Tredington or Honington Hall Conservation Areas. Many of the houses along this eastern edge have gardens with river frontage.The river is bordered by riparian pasture and many riparian trees, including pollard willows and poplars. It is flat, with a near imperceptible rise from the flood plain to the settlement and the farmland on the opposite bank. It is of high functional, visual and biodiversity value and commercial development would be highly inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Wet meadowland Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Meadowland on large estates LDU level Cultural sensitivity P1 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_semi-regular Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform level Landcover watercourse and riparian pasture and trees, including parkland and garden use Field boundaries

B760 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern one house (listed building), another at northern end and some garden structures Other built features weir Presence of water river Stour Scale intimate Sense of enclosure contained by vegetation and, to a limited extent, landform Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church spire Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments Tredington church spire; other elements filtered by vegetation

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary high/medium Comments this zone is inherently of high tranquiliity but the presence of the A3400 along part of its western boundary reduces this. Many houses on the eastern edge of the settlement have gardens fronting onto the river. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments river corridor and floodplain forms a strong eastern boundary to the settlement and separates it from the wider landscape B761 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the river corridor is a very significant visual factor in the setting of Tredington and its relationship to the parkland of Honington Hall, which also contributes to the setting of the settlement when approached from the south. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no. [Parkland of Nonington Hall partly reliant on river corridor] Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge smooth/linear Comments well vegetated edge to settlement with TR02 first impression of built environment. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments development here would have a very high impact on views from and the setting of Honington Hall as well as all houses on the eastern side of Tredington, especially those with river frontage. Other Other factors biodiversity value of the site. Consider linking two Conservation Areas. Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B762 Key Land Description Units OX09 Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs TY06 Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas TY04 TY02 Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments TY03 Registered Battlefield SSSIs Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves TY01 Flood Zone 3

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0 0.5 1 2 km Tysoe (Upper & Middle) Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Ty01 Settlement: Upper/middle Tysoe Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of low-lying parcels of land behind properties fronting on to Main Street in the centre of Tysoe. It is mainly in use as pasture for a variety of animals, with an open space area at the southern end that includes amenity grass, a well-equipped children's play area and a tennis court. The amenity grass area is visible from Main Street and the whole of the zone is visible from the PROW along its southern boundary. It is a small-scale area of typical settlement edge land use and abuts the AONB along its southern boundary. Any housing development here would have a detrimental impact on the edge of Tysoe, the PROW and on the AONB and views from it and would therefore be inappropriate. Any potential development would be reliant on change of use of properties with a frontage on to Main Street, such as the depot, would have to be small scale, tightly linked to the fabric of the settlement and make a positive contribution to the setting of the AONB and views from it along their rear boundaries. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of low-lying parcels of land behind properties fronting on to Main Street in the centre of Tysoe. It is mainly in use as pasture for a variety of animals, with an open space area at the southern end that includes amenity grass, a well-equipped children's play area and a tennis court. The amenity grass area is visible from Main Street and the whole of the zone is visible from the PROW along its southern boundary. It is a small scale area of typical settlement edge land use and abuts the AONB along its southern boundary. Any commercial development here would be entirely out of scale with the settlement and would have a detrimental impact on the AONB and views from it, as well as on the PROW, and would therefore be inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral/amenity Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B763 Landform flat to very gently undulating Landcover pasture and improved pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features tennis court within amenity greenspace area Presence of water none, although ditch lines along some field boundaries Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed by settlement on three sides; open to AONB on fourth side Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments this low-lying area does not form part of any skyline Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors poor management of some land parcels Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments no intervisibility to key features, but intervisible with edge of AONB

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments a village street abuts one corner of this zone and a PROW runs along its eastern boundary with the AONB, giving rise to some potential low-key noise. The southern part of the zone consists of a playing field, which may be the occasion of noise during football matches. B764 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROW linking playing fields into the settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contributes to the setting of the settlement by continuing the land use of the wider landscape but reducing it in scale to a size appropriate to a small settlement. Within the sider landscape it acts as a 'soft', indented edge to the settlement. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments TY01 shares land use with adjacent site TY02 (the latter lies entirely within the AONB), but at a smaller scale. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge highly indented Comments the settlement edge is very varied in form and content, including a farm, depot and converted fire station. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments a PROW folloows the southern boundary of this site and there is a short section of road (Main Street) on its western boundary. Most properties front on to Main Street. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement consistent improved management of pasture, including fencing/hedging. Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B765 LCP/Zone Ty02 Settlement: Upper/middle Tysoe Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a pastoral landscape at the foot of the steep well treed slopes within the Cotswolds AONB, forming a transition between the settlement and the hillsides. It is gently undulating, and managed for arable and pasture. The field pattern is medium and somewhat geometric, with trimmed hedgerows and some hedgerow trees, and patches of woodland or mature linear tree lines. It forms a tranquil rural eastern edge to the settlement and northern approach, and contains footpaths including the Centenary Way. The settlement pattern on the eastern side varies, between an area high density C20 housing in the south and the lower density, more mature edge in the north which is along Main Street, with a series of adjoining paddocks. The housing to the south is highly visible and its roof solar panels obtrusive from the AONB and the footpaths. The zone is generally tranquil, and is open to views from the AONB. It is therefore inappropriate for any new housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a pastoral landscape at the foot of the steep well treed slopes within the Cotswolds AONB, forming a transition between the settlement and the hillsides. It is gently undulating, and managed for arable and pasture. The field pattern is medium and somewhat geometric, with trimmed hedgerows and some hedgerow trees, and patches of woodland or mature linear tree lines. It forms a tranquil rural eastern edge to the settlement and northern approach, and contains footpaths including the Centenary Way. The settlement pattern on the eastern side varies, between an area high density C20 housing in the south and the lower density, more mature edge in the north which is along Main Street, with a series of adjoining paddocks. The housing to the south is highly visible and its roof solar panels obtrusive from the AONB and the footpaths. The zone is generally tranquil, and is open to views from the AONB. It is therefore inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Med/large_geometric Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B766 Landform very gently undulating at foot of Cotswold hills Landcover permanent pasture and arable Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water small streams Scale medium Sense of enclosure semi-enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors solar panels on roofs of housing at Upper Tysoe are a minor detractor Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments some edges of the village are screened by mature hedgerows or copses

B767 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit. Footpaths link settlement to wider rural area. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments views provide strong rural setting to east side of village Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments C20 edge prominent in places at southern end of zone Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments areas includes Centenary Way long distance footpath and other footpaths in AONB. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement tree screening of C20 settlement edge at Middleton Close Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B768 LCP/Zone Ty03 Settlement: Upper/middle Tysoe Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This area comprises two distinct parts. The southerly part is a linear zone adjacent to the indented western edge of the settlement, which includes some large farm or commercial buildings and improved grassland; whilst the northern part comprises 3 small fields used for grazing and a horse paddock contained with native hedgerows. Both are gently sloping, with the northern part on slightly higher ground. The northern area is closely associated with the indented edge of the settlement with a mix of older dwellings and historic buildings, and adjoins the Tysoe Conservation Area, and is integrated with the adjacent farmed landscape. This area is considered unsuitable for housing development due to its contribution to the settlement's and Conservation Area's character, including gaps in the road frontage. The southern part of the area, up to the Conservation Area boundary, is more integrated into the developed part of the settlement and is visible from the Oxhill Road at the gateway to the settlement and wraps around the cemetery. It is considered to be of lower sensitivity as it is already accommodating mixed development types, and could therefore accommodate up to 6 new dwellings. If developed it is suggested that a 10m buffer zone is planted on the Oxhill Road edge and that the existing hedge on the northern edge is improved by replacing conifers with native planting 5m wide, and both planting strips should be outside the curtilage of private dwellings and protected by a planning condition to allow them to mature. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This area comprises two distinct parts. The southerly part is a linear zone adjacent to the indented western edge of the settlement, which includes some large farm or commercial buildings and improved grassland; whilst the northern part comprises 3 small fields used for grazing and a horse paddock contained with native hedgerows. Both are gently sloping, with the northern part on slightly higher ground. The northern area is closely associated with the indented edge of the settlement with a mix of older dwellings and historic buildings, and adjoins the Tysoe Conservation Area, and is integrated with the adjacent farmed landscape. This area is considered unsuitable for housing development due to its contribution to the settlement's and Conservation Area's character, including gaps in the road frontage. The southern part of the area, up to the Conservation Area boundary, is more integrated into the developed part of the settlement and is visible from the Oxhill Road at the gateway to the settlement and wraps around the cemetery. Due to this gateway function and the setting of the cemetery, commercial development is considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations B769 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform very gentle gradient Landcover pasture, grass ley and paddock Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern some new barns which appeaer to be light industrial or for farm use Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure semi-enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments possible views to the northern fields Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors existing and recent commercial buildings are a minor detractor Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place B770 Comments some visibility of southern edge of area from Oxhill road near junction with Sandpits Road

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments area contains farm/commercial uses and horse paddocks Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments series of paddocks and fields with commercial uses and no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments creates a semi-rural edge for adjacent properties. Northerly fields are largely contiguous with TY04. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments several pockets of development create indentations into this area Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments only in southern part of the area, from roads at westerly entry to settlement, and adjacent properties Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development care would be needed to design new development in relation to rear of existig properties and visibility from the Oxhill road

B771 LCP/Zone Ty04 Settlement: Upper/middle Tysoe Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a largely arable landscape containing the north and western edges of the settlement. It is gently undulating, rising to slightly higher ground to the central western edge of the settlement. The field pattern is medium to large and somewhat geometric, with trimmed hedgerows and some hedgerow trees, and some linear tree lines along streams. It contains the long distance footpath Centenary Way and other footpaths, connecting to and through the settlement. It abuts the Cotswolds AONB at the north and south eastern edges, and in the south includes an area of floodplain and a wild life site. The zone is generally tranquil, and is open to views from the high point of Windmill Hill to the south. Other than immediately adjacent to the settlement edge, and beneath the high ground, new development would be highly isolated and prominent. It is therefore considered that the zone is inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a largely arable landscape containing the north and western edges of the settlement. It is gently undulating, rising to slightly higher ground to the central western edge of the settlement. The field pattern is medium to large and somewhat geometric, with trimmed hedgerows and some hedgerow trees, and some linear tree lines along streams. It contains the long distance footpath Centenary Way and other footpaths, connecting to and through the settlement. It abuts the Cotswolds AONB at the north and south eastern edges, and in the south includes an area of floodplain and a wild life site. The zone is generally tranquil, and is open to views from the high point of Windmill Hill to the south. Other than immediately adjacent to the settlement edge, and beneath the high ground, new development would be highly isolated and prominent. It is therefore considered that the zone is inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B772 Landform gently undulating, rising to the south east before falling again close to settlement Landcover pasture and arable Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features farm buildings Presence of water streams and floodplain Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments higher ground to the west of central section of settlement Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments view from Windmill Hill Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments minor roads are only source of noise. Limited or screened views of settlement from most parts. A quiet rural area managed for agricultural use. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit. Footpaths link settlement to wider rural area. B773 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments creates a rural edge to north and west of settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the western adege of the settlement has a mix of land uses including housing, farms, a school, and manor house Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of PROWs, minor roads and residents Other Other factors Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B774 LCP/Zone Ty05 Settlement: Upper/middle Tysoe Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone comprises a largely arable landscape containing the north and western edges of the settlement. It is gently undulating, rising to slightly higher ground to the central western edge of the settlement. The field pattern is medium to large and somewhat geometric, with trimmed hedgerows and some hedgerow trees, and a mature linear tree line along the stream. It contains a number of footpaths connecting to and through the settlement. It is entirely with the Cotswolds AONB and adjoins the Tysoe Conservation Area. The zone is generally tranquil despite some road noise and views to the settlement, and is open to views from the high point of Windmill Hill and approach roads to the south. It is therefore highly inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a largely arable landscape containing the north and western edges of the settlement. It is gently undulating, rising to slightly higher ground to the central western edge of the settlement. The field pattern is medium to large and somewhat geometric, with trimmed hedgerows and some hedgerow trees, and a mature linear tree line along the stream. It contains a number of footpaths connecting to and through the settlement. It is entirely with the Cotswolds AONB and adjoins the Tysoe Conservation Area. The zone is generally tranquil despite some road noise and views to the settlement, and is open to views from the high point of Windmill Hill and approach roads to the south. It is therefore highly inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity R0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform moderately undulating, a transitional zone before hills of AONB Landcover pasture and arable Field boundaries

B775 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern one isolated farmstead and two residential units Other built features power lines Presence of water streams and floodplain Scale medium to large Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors power lines are minor detractor Intervisibility Site observation ...to key features ...from key place Comments Windmill Hill. 3 approach roads from south west, south and south east

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments minor roads are only source of noise. Most of settlement is screened or low residential. A quiet rural area dominated by the hills of the AONB. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit. Footpaths link settlement to wider rural area. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? B776 Comments creates a rural edge to south of settlement. Transitional zone between settlement and AONB. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments mixed land uses and low density, with some mature vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium viewpoints high/medium Comments the area is overlooked by properties in the settlement and outside, and highly visible from higher ground such as Windmill Hill and road down Tysoe Hill Other Other factors Potential for landscape enhancement improved hedgerow management and hedgerow trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B777 LCP/Zone Ty06 Settlement: Upper/middle Tysoe Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This area comprises three distinct parts. The southerly part is a field adacent to new development on the north edge of the settlement, and comprises improved but over-grazed grassland and has patchy or poorly managed hedgerows; the central part comprises a large housing plot with mature gardens; and the northern field is used for grazing and as a horse paddock contained by hedges except for its western edge which has no hedge and is continguous with the agricultural use to the west, and also has a defined ridge and furrow pattern contiguous with the land to the west. All areas are relatively flat. The southern field is closely associated with the indented edge of the settlement and all are visible from the road on the northern approach to the settlement. The southern part of the area is considered to be of lower sensitivity as it is of lower landscape value and sandwiched between housing land uses, whilst the northern part would be more sensitive due to its link to the wider landscape and intact ridge and furrow pattern. On balance this area is therefore of medium sensitivity to any new housing development. The proximity of the AONB however would suggest that any new development addresses visual impact on the AONB with sensitivity. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This area comprises three distinct parts. The southerly part is a field adjacent to new development on the north edge of the settlement, and comprises improved but over-grazed grassland and has patchy or poorly managed hedgerows; the central part comprises a large residential plot with mature gardens; and the northern field is used for grazing and as a horse paddock contained by hedges except for its western edge which has no hedge and is contiguous with the agricultural use to the west, and also has a defined ridge and furrow pattern contiguous with the land to the west. All areas are relatively flat. The southern field is closely associated with the indented edge of the settlement and all are visible from the road on the northern approach to the settlement. The southern part of the area is considered to be of lower sensitivity as it is of lower landscape value and sandwiched between residential land uses, whilst the northern part would be more sensitive due to its link to the wider landscape and intact ridge and furrow pattern.Due to its location on the approach to the settlement, its open countryside context and the proximity and intervisibility with the AONB and housing commercial development is considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B778 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover improved pasture in two fields either side of residential unit and large garden with mature garden vegetation Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern dwelling in central field of three Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments from road leading into north end of village

B779 Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments area is adjacent to road and central area contains dwelling Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments paddocks possibly managed as part of wider units plus dwelling curtilage- footpaths abut the area linking to the wider landscape Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments pasture has an association with the wider agricutlural landscape of TY04 but is intensively used as pasture or paddocks Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments relates closely to context of TY02 and TY04 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments abuts area of residential development in Church Farm Court Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium rural residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium Comments forms part of the gateway into the settlement from the northern approaches Other Other factors Potential for landscape enhancement improved hedgerow management Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development new hedgerow and edge planting

B780 LCP/Zone Ty07 Settlement: Upper/middle Tysoe Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a low density and mature part of the settlement forming a transition between the more densely developed areas and the rural landscape. It is gently undulating and often slopes gently towards the stream. The open areas are in a series of small paddocks, sandwiched between the houses and farms, creating a highly indented pattern, with mature trees and mixed boundary types. Part of the area is within the Tysoe Conservation Area and on its southern edge is the Cotswolds AONB. It forms a soft, well vegetated edge to the settlement which merges with the streamside and wider rural landscape and has a feeling of tranquillity despite its partly-developed nature. The area could accommodate some sensitive, low density housing development, especially where closer to the settlement and away from the stream such as close to Home Farm and off Smarts Lane, where one or two large dwellings in large gardens could be considered . It is therefore considered to be of high-medium sensitivity to any new housing development. The proximity of the AONB however would suggest that any new development addresses visual impact on the AONB with great care. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a low density and mature part of the settlement forming a transition between the more densely developed areas and the rural landscape. It is gently undulating and often slopes gently towards the stream. The open areas are in a series of small paddocks, sandwiched between the houses and farms, creating a highly indented pattern, with mature trees and mixed boundary types. Part of the area is within the Tysoe Conservation Area and on its southern edge is the Cotswolds AONB. It forms a soft, well vegetated edge to the settlement which merges with the streamside and wider rural landscape and has a feeling of tranquillity despite its partly-developed nature. It is therefore not considered suitable for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_semi-regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B781 Landform gently undulating and sloping to stream Landcover mixed residential, garden areas, farmstead and paddocks Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern diverse residential and farm buildings at low density Other built features pumping station Presence of water streamside character affects much of the area Scale small or intimate Sense of enclosure confined Diversity complex Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors barns at Home Farm are minor detractor Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments from approaches to the settlement from the south

Tranquillity Noise sources roads other Views of development many 270 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments whilst highly integrated with the settlement, the low density and mature vegetation creates a medium sense of tranquility Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments includes gardens and farmsteads, and stream links to wider landscape B782 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments creates a mature and indented edge to the settlement which integrates with rural character of TY05 Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments TY05 creates rural context for this small area Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments - Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways high

Comments the undeveloped areas are closely associated with existing properties Other Other factors Potential for landscape enhancement improvement to landscape of Home Farm Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development development only likely in very small pockets which would need to be carefully designed to reflect the low density and maturity of this part of the settlement

B783 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries WE13 WE14 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt WE11 Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland WE10 TPOs WE02 Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas WE04 Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments Registered Battlefield SSSIs WE01 Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves Flood Zone 3 WE03

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0 0.5 1 2 km Welford-on-Avon Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone We01 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone comprises a series of enclosures on gently rising slopes between the settlement spine to the west and the River Avon to the east. The land rises to the north as a minor hill [WE02]. Two enclosures to the west are long and thin and are somewhat overgrown whilst more rectilinear fields to the north and south are mown grass. All are enclosed by strong tree cover, and this combined with the settlement on three sides and the hill to the fourth makes the area very discreet and not widely visible. The settlement edge and glass houses are only apparent in filtered views but some dwellings have a suburban character although Manor Farm and its paddocks indicate a more rural past. Shakespeare’s Avon Way passes through east to west. Two enclosures are designated as Local Wildlife Sites. Overall, the zone's sensitivity is in its biodiversity value, the corridors along the River Avon and the long distance footpath and the area behind the listed Manor Farm which complements its semi-rural character. Housing development may be possible in this area, preferably in large plots to maintain a well vegetated character but retaining the local wildlife sites and spaces behind Manor Farm and along the River Avon and footpath. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises a series of enclosures on gently rising slopes between the settlement spine to the west and the River Avon to the east. The land rises to the north as a minor hill [WE02]. Two enclosures to the west are long and thin and are somewhat overgrown whilst more rectilinear fields to the north and south are mown grass. All are enclosed by strong tree cover, and this combined with the settlement on three sides and the hill to the fourth makes the area very discreet and not widely visible. The settlement edge and glass houses are only apparent in filtered views but some dwellings have a suburban character although Manor Farm and its paddocks indicate a more rural past. Shakespeare’s Avon Way passes through east to west. Two enclosures are designated as Local Wildlife Sites. Overall, the zone's sensitivity is in its biodiversity value, the corridors along the River Avon and the long distance footpath and the area behind the listed Manor Farm which complements its semi-rural character. Commercial development is inappropriate in this intimate scale backland area. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B784 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform river terrace sloping gently down towards the river to the east Landcover permanent pasture and scrub Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement in zone, but surrounded on three sides by dwellings and gardens Other built features - Presence of water River Avon to the east Scale intimate Sense of enclosure confined Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is generally well screened by trees, vegetation, landform to the north and settlement edge Tranquillity Noise sources Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent

B785 Summary medium Comments this is a quiet zone away from roads and although surrounded by settlement this is often hidden from view, providing a medium tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a series of units- farmed, domestic and abandoned and has a PROW running across it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone's trees form a backcloth to the settlement especially along Chapel Street and there are glimpses through Manor Farm into the area. Shakespeare's Avon Way runs through the zone. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments settlement edge is generally hidden from view by trees and vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium

Comments receptors include users of Shakespeare's Avon Way and the river, and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement local wildlife site and other patches of unimproved grassland could be better managed by the introduction of grazing Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development retention of a network of pastures with improved biodiversity

B786 LCP/Zone We02 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises a series of grassland paddocks, large properties with large gardens and scrub located on a low hill rising above, and bounded by, the River Avon to the east. Trees are mixed with cypress trees in places giving a suburban feel to the skyline. Hawthorn scrub provides a green backcloth, softening this edge of the settlement. The area is not publicly accessible but is apparent in views from the River Avon and in longer views from the north and east. Any development on the north and east slopes or breaching the skyline would therefore be undesirable. Users of Shakespeare's Avon Way to the south are also sensitive receptors. There may be limited opportunities for a few houses in this area but these should be set in large plots with strong planting to integrate them into the landscape. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises a series of grassland paddocks, large properties with large gardens and scrub located on a low hill rising above, and bounded by, the River Avon to the east. Trees are mixed with cypress trees in places giving a suburban feel to the skyline. Hawthorn scrub provides a green backcloth, softening this edge of the settlement. The area is not publicly accessible but is apparent in views from the River Avon and in longer views from the north and east. Any development on the north and east slopes or breaching the skyline would therefore be undesirable. Users of Shakespeare's Avon Way to the south are also sesnitive receptors. Commercial development would be inappropriate in this rising backland area. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform low rounded hill Landcover permanent pasture, scrub and gardens Field boundaries

B787 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scatter of large houses set in extensive grounds Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments hill summit and hillsides are apparent when viewed from the north and east Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the northern and eastern sides of the hill are intervisible to the wider countryside

Tranquillity Noise sources Views of development one side 180 Presence of people rare Summary medium Comments this is a secluded zone with no public roads, or footpaths and with very restricted views of the settlement edge but housing development is suburban in character with cypress trees in places Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a series of units- farmed, domestic and abandoned with no public access

B788 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the hill contributes to the setting of the River Avon corridor Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments settlement edge largely hidden by swathes of scrub and hedgerow boundaries Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of Shakespeare's Avon Way to the south and the river to the east, residents and users of the minor road to the east Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement unimproved grassland could be better managed by the introduction of grazing; cypress trees should be replaced by native deciduous belts over time. Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B789 LCP/Zone We03 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone comprises a series of enclosures in a long corridor on a low rise surrounded by housing in large well treed gardens on all sides. The uses are a small cemetery to the north with trees, a number of horse pastures with well maintained timber stables, cultivated plots and an abandoned field to the south. A well used PROW runs around three sides of the zone. This is a well used and sensitive resource contributing to the amenity of adjacent and other residents. The majority should be retained in perpetuity but there may be an opportunity in the southernmost field only for some housing provided the PROW is retained and that any development does not breach the skyline to the north and includes substantial tree planting. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises a series of enclosures in a long corridor on a low rise surrounded by housing in large well treed gardens on all sides. The uses are a small cemetery to the north with trees, a number of horse pastures with well maintained timber stables, cultivated plots and an abandoned field to the south. A well used PROW runs around three sides of the zone. This is a well used and sensitive resource contributing to the amenity of adjacent and other residents. Commercial development is considered inappropriate in this constrained backland area due to its size and location. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform low rounded hill Landcover small cemetery, permanent pasture and scrub Field boundaries

B790 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement in zone, but surrounded on all sides by dwellings and gardens Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments low hill summit in centre of zone is apparent when viewed from cemetery at northern end Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is surrounded by settlement- mostly houses and gardens, although trees within and adjacent to it form part of the green backcloth to the built form Tranquillity Noise sources Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments this is a quiet zone away from roads and although surrounded by settlement most of these dwellings are set in large gardens and are not always apparent, providing a medium tranquillity

B791 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as a series of units in a long corridor- horse pasture, cemetery, domestic and abandoned with a PROW around three sides Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone is enclosed and intimate, surrounded by large gardens with vegetation and providing an open space of amenity benefit to all adjacent residents Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge highly indented Comments there is a soft settlement edge, comprising many large gardens with significant tree cover, around the boundary of this zone Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium

Comments receptors include visitors to the cemetery, users of the PROWs and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement unimproved grassland could be better managed by the introduction of grazing Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development strong native tree planting belt, at least 15m wide along the northern edge of the southern field to prevent visibility of housing on the skyline

B792 LCP/Zone We04 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises of a number of small pastures with outgrown hedges and remnant orchards on rising land above the River Avon floodplain. The area wraps around the Conservation Area [including part] and contributes to the setting of this. A PROW runs to the east and the area is apparent in views from the River Avon and adjacent permissive path. Overall the area is sensitive due to its small scale, orchards, juxtaposition with the Conservation Area and the River Avon corridor and housing is considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises of a number of small pastures with outgrown hedges and remnant orchards on rising land above the River Avon floodplain. The area wraps around the Conservation Area [including part] and contributes to the setting of this. A PROW runs to the east and the area is apparent in views from the River Avon and adjacent permissive path. Overall the area is sensitive due to its small scale, orchards, juxtaposition with the Conservation Area and the River Avon corridor and commercial development is considered inappropriate and out of scale. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rising river terrace Landcover mixed farming with some older pastures and remnant orchard Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed

B793 Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement in zone, but surrounded on two sides by dwellings and gardens Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity simple Comments low hill summit at south east corner of zone is apparent when viewed from floodplain to north west Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church across floodplain Detractors - and area from north west Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments moderately screened area but visible from River Avon permissive path and from Binton Road to the north

Tranquillity Noise sources Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments this is a quiet zone slightly affected by the road to the north and although adjoining settlement on two sides, most of these dwellings are set in large gardens and are not always apparent, providing a medium tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units and has a PROW to the east Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the zone wraps around the Conservation Area to the north and east on B794 gently rising land just above the floodplain of the River Avon Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments there is a soft settlement edge, comprising many large gardens with significant tree cover, along the southern and eastern edge of this zone Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of PROW, permissive path, Binton Road and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement replant and restore field boundary hedgerows Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B795 LCP/Zone We05 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises part of an area of intensively managed arable farmland, that has lost most of its historic field pattern, including the hedgerow that would have originally defined the parish boundary. It is a very open landscape allowing middle distance views to both Weston-on-Avon and Welford, where the expanded edge of the settlement is generally mitigated by vegetation. The openness and lack of field boundaries would make any potential development very visible and it would also reduce the gap between Welford and Weston-on- Avon. Housing development is therefore considered inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises part of an area of intensively managed arable farmland, that has lost most of its historic field pattern, including the hedgerow that would have originally defined the parish boundary. It is a very open landscape allowing middle distance views to both Weston-on-Avon and Welford, where the expanded edge of the settlement is generally mitigated by vegetation. The openness and lack of field boundaries would make any potential development very visible and it would also reduce the gap between Welford and Weston-on- Avon. Commercial development is therefore considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling river terrace Landcover arable farmland Field boundaries

B796 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement within zone, but it adjoins village edge Other built features - Presence of water minor streams Scale large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments gently undulating open landscape allows views across it

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the minor road and filtered views of the settlement and glasshouses to the north reduce tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farmed unit of intensive arable with cleared hedgerows. PROWs link the settlement with the wider countryside Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? B797 Comments the zone is very open, but where it adjoins the settlement edge the latter is generally mitigated by mature vegetation Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments mostly an expanded settlement edge which is generally mitigated by mature vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include usres of the PROWs , minor roads, and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement reinstatement of hedgerows, especially along the parish boundary; encouragement of hedgerow tree planting Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B798 LCP/Zone We06 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a low rounded hill with a mix of pasture and arable fields enclosed by trimmed hedges. It is an open landscape with few trees forming both a strong rural edge and sweeping local backdrop to the settlement on its south western corner. The Shakespeare's Avon Way runs over the hill connecting the village to the wider countryside beyond and there are views from this and from the approach road from the west. The zone's sensitivities lie in its prominent open hill slopes and its contribution to the setting of the River Avon and its associated trail. Housing development would therefore be inappropriate. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a low rounded hill with a mix of pasture and arable fields enclosed by trimmed hedges. It is an open landscape with few trees forming both a strong rural edge and sweeping local backdrop to the settlement on its south western corner. The Shakespeare's Avon Way runs over the hill connecting the village to the wider countryside beyond and there are views from this and from the approach road from the west. The zone's sensitivities lie in its prominent open hill slopes and its contribution to the setting of the River Avon and its associated trail. Commercial development would therefore be inappropriate as well as unfeasible on the steep slopes. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform low rounded hill Landcover mixed farmland Field boundaries

B799 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern scattered farmsteads and roadside dwellings Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments land rises steeply to crowned local skyline around Hill House with woodland down to the River Avon to the north Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the slopes and skyline are locally prominent with filtered views to and from the River Avon corridor

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the minor road and views of the settlement edge slightly reduce the tranquillity of this stretch of countryside Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the area appears to be managed as part of a wider farm unit with a PROW adjacent

B800 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the hillside encloses the settlement from the east and forms part of the backcloth to the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments a new house of good quality has been recently constructed at the bottom of the hill. This needs to be better integrated with planting. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of the PROWs including Shakespeare's Avon Way to the north , minor roads, and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B801 LCP/Zone We07 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone lies on the gently rolling river terrace to the south west of the settlement and is used for allotments. These are well used by the local community and the presence of this site helps to soften the western edge of the settlement. As this zone is a valuable community resource it is considered unsuitable for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone lies on the gently rolling river terrace to the south west of the settlement and is used for allotments. These are well used by the local community and the presence of this site helps to soften the western edge of the settlement. As this zone is a valuable community resource it is considered unsuitable for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling river terrace Landcover allotments Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees

B802 Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement within zone, but zone adjoins village edge on two sides Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure open Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments visible from adjacent houses and valley to west

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments the allotments have structures on them, have development on three sides and are well used so even though they enjoy a semi-rural location they have reduced tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the allotments use is self contained Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the allotments contribute to the semi-rural , softened settlement edge Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge

B803 Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the allotments contribute to softening the C20 edge of the settlement which also has some established vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low

Comments receptors include users of the Shakespeare's Avon Way to the west who would be able to see the edge of the allotments, the road adjacent, and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B804 LCP/Zone We08 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises the gently sloping lower pastoral slopes of the River Avon valley between the settlement to the east and river to the west. The zone is relatively open with low cut and/or gappy hedges allowing views north and south. The Shakespeare's Avon Valley Way runs to the west along the river. The zone is also overlooked by users of Barton Road on the western approaches to the settlement, with views of the church tower, albeit marred somewhat by the indoor bowls building. Due to the sensitivity of the area as part of the Avon valley corridor with long distance path adjacent, housing development would generally be inappropriate. Development might be limited to one or two houses maximum in the caravan site to the north. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises the gently sloping lower pastoral slopes of the River Avon valley between the settlement to the east and river to the west. The zone is relatively open with low cut and/or gappy hedges allowing views north and south. The Shakespeare's Avon Valley Way runs to the west along the river. The zone is also overlooked by users of Barton Road on the western approaches to the settlement, with views of the church tower, albeit marred somewhat by the indoor bowls building. Due to the sensitivity of the area as part of the open Avon valley corridor with long distance path adjacent, commercial development would be inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling river terrace Landcover pasture Field boundaries

B805 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement in zone Other built features disused shed on Barton Road Presence of water River Avon nearby Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors Bowls Club roof a detractor in views from the south Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the gentle slopes are visible from Cress Hill to the south and overlooked by the western edge of the settlement Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people occasional Summary medium Comments the minor road to the south and views of the settlement edge slightly reduce the tranquillity of this otherwise tranquil stretch of landscape Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the area appears to be managed as part of a wider farm unit with a PROW adjacent

B806 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the lower valley side forms part of the green Avon valley corrido Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the settlement is generally neutral in character with the C20 edge mitigated by mature trees and vegetation but the Bowls Club is a detractor Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of Shakespeare's Avon Way to the west, minor roads, and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement reinstate hedgerows where possible Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B807 LCP/Zone We09 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone comprises a very gently sloping linear grass area and tennis court which appears to be related to an adjacent property- possibly Weston House. Housing in mature gardens lies to the west and open arable farmland lies to the east separated from the zone by a trimmed laurel hedge and timber fencing. Any development in the zone would be highly visible to the minor road and PROW to the west but adjacent C20 housing is already apparent. The zone therefore could be developed provided that houses were at a low density and of vernacular character with adequate tree planting and mitigation. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises a very gently sloping linear grass area and tennis court which appears to be related to an adjacent property- possibly Weston House. Housing in mature gardens lies to the west and open arable farmland lies to the east separated from the zone by a trimmed laurel hedge and timber fencing. Any commercial development in the zone would be highly visible to the minor road and PROW to the west and would be inappropriate in this size of site and adjacent to housing at the edge of the settlement. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently sloping river terrace Landcover pasture/meadow and tennis court Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed

B808 Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement in zone, but surrounded on two sides by dwellings and gardens Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is partly screened at ground level by a laurel hedge which is visible from the open landscape to the east

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people rare Summary medium/low Comments tranquillity is reduced by presence of houses adjacent the west and by a minor road along the southern boundary Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as an informal grassed area/pasture separate from other uses Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the narrow zone lies on the edge of the settlement exposed to view from open landscape to the east

B809 Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments C20 housing is partially mitigated by mature garden planting Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of the nearby PROW, minor road and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement replacement of laurel hedge for a native species mixed hedge based on hawthorn with trees Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development as above

B810 LCP/Zone We10 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone lies within a very tranquil, pastoral landscape, in places still retaining patches of wet grassland vegetation associated with the flat, alluvial floodplain of the River Avon. It is an area that is prone to flooding after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, when the entire landscape can be under several feet of water. This is highly sensitive semi-natural landscape which provides an important rural fringe to the north west of the settlement. It is therefore unsuitable for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone lies within a very tranquil, pastoral landscape, in places still retaining patches of wet grassland vegetation associated with the flat, alluvial floodplain of the River Avon. It is an area that is prone to flooding after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, when the entire landscape can be under several feet of water. This is highly sensitive semi-natural landscape which provides an important rural fringe to the north west of the settlement. It is therefore unsuitable for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Wet meadowland Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Meadowland on small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity P2 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat river floodplain Landcover permanent pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees B811 Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement Other built features - Presence of water adjacent to River Avon Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zone is low lying and well-treed but the road to the east has glimpsed views into the area Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the enclosed nature of this zone, along with its location close to the river and away from roads, create a strong sense of tranquility Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the area is floodplain and appears to be managed as part of wider farm units with a number of other uses such as a sports ground and permissive public access along the river Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contributes to the setting of the River Avon corridor on the western edge of the Conservation Area Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually?

B812 ...functionally? Comments part of floodplain Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments the zone grazes the settlement edge where there are some well intergrated dwellings and converted buildings, some listed, set within mature vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of Shakespeare's Avon Way and the River Avon, minor roads, and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B813 LCP/Zone We11 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone forms part of the low lying alluvial and river terrace floodplain of the River Avon, lying to the rear of roadside housing that forms the northern end of the settlement. It is an intensively farmed landscape dominated by plots of land growing horticultural and arable crops and provides part of the green gap between the settlement and the River Avon on the Binton Road. Most of this area is prone to flooding after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, when much of the land can be under water. This zone is therefore unsuitable for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone forms part of the low lying alluvial and river terrace floodplain of the River Avon, lying to the rear of roadside housing that forms the northern end of the settlement. It is an intensively farmed landscape dominated by plots of land growing horticultural and arable crops and provides part of the green gap between the settlement and the River Avon on the Binton Road. Most of this area is prone to flooding after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, when much of the land can be under water. This zone is therefore unsuitable for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform low lying river terrace Landcover arable farmland Field boundaries

B814 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement Other built features nursery glasshouse Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments flat land in the valley floor but visible from the Binton Road

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments Binton Road and views of glasshouses, caravans and the settlement edge reduce tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the area is floodplain and appears to be managed as part of a number of management units including a nursery, but has no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B815 Comments contributes to open Avon valley corridor north of the settlement, separating it from the riverside development to the north Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments part of floodplain Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge moderately indented Comments the suburban edge is not well mitigated on Binton Road Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments receptors include users of a minor road and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement hedge to Binton Road Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B816 LCP/Zone We12 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium The zone comprises two parts which lie on the southern edge of Welford set on the river terrace with C20 settlement on three sides. The western area consists of grazed pasture, an abandoned orchard and scrub in a series of enclosures with a north south linear pattern. A PROW passes through the eastern end of this area and then links into the countryside to the south. The area has some potential for housing as much is not now in beneficial use and it is well contained visually by the hill to the south, and by hedges and settlement. The southern boundary would need to be reinforced with tree planting , the Barton Road frontage carefully landscaped and a green corridor retained with the PROW. The eastern area is horse pasture with C20 houses on three sides and the golf course to the south. This area could be developed provided the southern boundary is reinforced with a tree belt around 10m wide. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium The zone comprises two parts which lie on the southern edge of Welford set on the river terrace with C20 settlement on three sides. The western area consists of grazed pasture, an abandoned orchard and scrub in a series of enclosures with a north south linear pattern. A PROW passes through the eastern end of this area and then links into the countryside to the south. The eastern area is horse pasture with C20 houses on three sides and the golf course to the south. Neither area is considered appropriate for commercial development due to their location within housing and adjacent to the golf course and open rising countryside to the south. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Sandy Brown soils Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform two similar zones on gently sloping river terrace Landcover permanent pasture, derelict orchard and scrub [to the west] Field boundaries

B817 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement in zones, but surrounded on three sides by dwellings and gardens in both cases Other built features - Presence of water - Scale intimate Sense of enclosure confined Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments the zones are relatively well hidden from the wider landscape by landform to the south, vegetation and the settlement edge

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments these are quiet zones adjoining minor roads and although surrounded by settlement this is often hidden from view, although the areas feel degraded Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone to the west appears to be managed as part of a series of plots some as pasture and others overgrown. The fields to the east appear to be used as horse pasture. B818 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments the areas are fairly well contained by vegetation , landform and settlement on the southern C20 fringes of the settlement, although with some visibility from a PROW and minor roads Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments settlement edge is generally hidden from view by landcover Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium rural residents high/medium long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments receptors include users of PROW, minor roads and residents Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement patches of unimproved grassland could be better managed by the introduction of grazing Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development reinforcement of hedgerow to the south with trees and a positive frontage with landscape treatment to Barton Road on the western zone

B819 LCP/Zone We13 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone lies within a relatively tranquil landscape associated with the flat, alluvial floodplain of the River Avon. Most of the zone has recently been converted from agricultural to private amenity use by the construction of extensive gardens around new dwellings. It is an area that is prone to flooding after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, when the entire landscape can be under several feet of water. This is a sensitive landscape that is unsuited to further housing development. floodplain, part of green Avon river corridor, appears well treed and rural from a distance Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone lies within a relatively tranquil landscape associated with the flat, alluvial floodplain of the River Avon. Most of the zone has recently been converted from agricultural to private amenity use by the construction of extensive gardens around new dwellings. It is an area that is prone to flooding after prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, when the entire landscape can be under several feet of water. This is a sensitive landscape that is unsuited to commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Wet meadowland Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Meadowland on small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity P2 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat river floodplain Landcover private gardens Field boundaries

B820 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern large dwellings along river Other built features - Presence of water adjacent to River Avon Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments this zone is on the valley floor, is set away form roads and is fairly well screened

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments the area is adjacent to the river, is well enclosed and managed as private gardens Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone is floodplain managed as a series of dwelling curtilages Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B821 Comments contributes to well treed part of the Avon valley corridor north of the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments floodplain Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge Form of edge Comments n/a as set away from settlement edge Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high roads/rail/cycleways high

Comments receptors include residents, users of the River Avon and possibly users of roads at a distance Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B822 LCP/Zone We14 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium The zone comprises a mix of riverside uses within the floodplain of the River Avon set north of the main settlement of Welford. These include marina, pub, caravan park and dwellings in large gardens. There is strong tree and vegetation cover to the west of the Binton Road which help integrate these uses and screen views in. To the east of the road there is less vegetation and the pub and caravan park are more evident. Overall, uses are scattered and the zone is semi-rural in character. Its sensitivity adjacent to the River Avon and lying in the floodplain mean that the area is inappropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high The zone comprises a mix of riverside uses within the floodplain of the River Avon set north of the main settlement of Welford. These include marina, pub, caravan park and dwellings in large gardens. There is strong tree and vegetation cover to the west of the Binton Road which help integrate these uses and screen views in. To the east of the road there is less vegetation and the pub and caravan park are more evident. Overall, uses are scattered and the zone is semi-rural in character. Its sensitivity adjacent to the River Avon, density of uses and rural location, as well as lying in the floodplain, mean that the area is inappropriate for further commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Wet meadowland Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Meadowland on small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Amenity land Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Meadow Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat river floodplain Landcover pastoral with marina, caravan site and gardens Field boundaries

B823 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farmstead and some large houses set in extensive grounds Other built features pools and associated development for marina Presence of water marina Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks stone river bridge to north Detractors caravan parks are minor detractors Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments though low lying with vegetation the Binton Road passes through the area and the zone is visible across the river

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development many 270 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments this is an active rural zone, crossed by a busy road, including a marina, caravan park and riverside pub Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone is part of the floodplain, alongside the River Avon,managed as a series of separate units including commercial enterprises with limited public access apart from the road B824 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments provides an important setting to the River Avon corridor and bridge Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments floodplain continues east and west Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge Form of edge Comments although lying just beyond the edge of the settlement, this zone contains a mix of amenity activities that impart a partially settled character Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high viewpoints high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments receptors include users of river, Binton Road, the bridge and visitor parking bay to the north with permissive riverside grassed area on the northern bank, residents and users of the commercial facilities eg pub Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement improved landscaped setting to pub and car park Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B825 LCP/Zone We15 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This is a gently risng slopes south of Welford which includes part of a larger golf course. The course has only been recently constructed and still appears in a relatively raw state. Although there has been considerable amenity tree planting, the landscape is still very open allowing middle distance views to Welford, where the expanded edge of the settlement is generally mitigated by vegetation. The present openness of the zone and rising slopes would make any potential development very visible and although not intrinsically sensitive itself, the golf course provides visual amenity for residents. Housing development is therefore considered to be inappropriate in this zone. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This is a gently risng slopes south of Welford which includes part of a larger golf course. The course has only been recently constructed and still appears in a relatively raw state. Although there has been considerable amenity tree planting, the landscape is still very open allowing middle distance views to Welford, where the expanded edge of the settlement is generally mitigated by vegetation. The present openness of the zone and rising slopes would make any potential development very visible and although not intrinsically sensitive itself, the golf course provides visual amenity for residents. Commercial development is therefore considered to be highly inappropriate in this zone. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Amenity land Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rolling clay lowlands Landcover golf course Field boundaries

B826 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern former farmstead Other built features golf club house Presence of water artificial lakes Scale large Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments although this zone lies on the lower slopes of the hill, these can form a local skyline when viewed from the road to the north in parts Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the rising slopes are visible from the south

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments the use of this zone as part of a recently constructed golf course and the presence of a number of minor roads reduce the tranquillity Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone functions as part of a golf course with no public access Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B827 Comments zone forms part of rising land to the south which contains the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments the C20 housing sits down in the landscape and is moderately well screened Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments receptors include residents and users of minor roads Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement the golf course is very open and raw, especially to the east, and would benefit from additional planting to integrate it and form a more positive landscape structure. Management of the roadside hedges to include trees would also be helpful. Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B828 LCP/Zone We16 Settlement: Welford-on-Avon Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises part of an area of intensively managed arable farmland, that extends onto and over Welford Hill to the south. The open, gently rising landform and limited tree cover allow middle distance views to the adjoining open rising hillside. There is a strong hedgeline along the northern boundary of the zone, enclosing the settlement edge and an area of pastoral fields and scrub. A PROW runs around and through the zone. The zone's rising character, openness and lack of field boundaries would make any potential development very visible. Housing development is therefore considered inappropriate.

Rising land, sweeping pastoral and arable hillside, enclosing backcloth Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises part of an area of intensively managed arable farmland, that extends onto and over Welford Hill to the south. The open, gently rising landform and limited tree cover allow middle distance views to the adjoining open rising hillside. There is a strong hedgeline along the northern boundary of the zone, enclosing the settlement edge and an area of pastoral fields and scrub. A PROW runs around and through the zone. The zone's rising character, openness and lack of field boundaries would make any potential development very visible. Commercial development is therefore considered inappropriate. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and small farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rising clayland fringe Landcover arable farmland Field boundaries

B829 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern no settlement Other built features - Presence of water - Scale large Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments though the zone does not form the skyline, any development on the southern upper slopes might form the skyline Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments the rising slopes are visible from the south

Tranquillity Noise sources Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments the zone is quiet, away from roads with filtered views of the settlement Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments the zone appears to be managed as part of a wider farm unit with one PROW crossing it Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B830 Comments is part of rising land to the south containing the settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge highly indented Comments the incremental and informal settlement edge of scatttered dwellings in large plots and caravans are generally well screened by vegetation at a lower level Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high

Comments receptors include residents and users of the PROW Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B831 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland WI12 TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens WI07 WI03 Conservation Areas Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments WI13 Registered Battlefield WI06 SSSIs WI12 Local Wildlife Sites WI11 WI01 WI08 Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves Flood Zone 3

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Wi09 Wi10

0 0.5 1 2 km Wilmcote Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Wi01 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a series of small fields which would have been old burgage plots, lying at the back of the historic centre of the settlement, to the north of Aston Cantlow Road, and with one sub-area which extends south of Station Road. The land here is very slightly sloping up to the north, and includes some small ponds. The field west of the footpath has patches of semi-natural neutral grassland vegetation.The main use of for pasture, orchard or paddocks, and one area appears to be in use as extended back gardens or in semi-derelict condition. The zone in entirely within the Wilmcote Conservation Area and within Green Belt, and lies adjacent to several listed medieval buildings, including Mary Arden's House and associated museum. The pattern of settlement here is of large detached houses in an organic incremental layout, close to the road. The small scale and historic context gives a time-depth which contributes to a sense of tranquillity despite some urban views and noises. One footpath crosses through the centre of the area, but otherwise it is a quiet zone and is transitional between the open countryside and the settlement. Due to its historic interest the zone is generally highly inappropriate for housing development. However, if planned carefully to respect the historic context, density and outlook of adjacent properties, there may be room for 2 or 3 new dwellings in the southern half of the field immediately west of the footpath, north of the pub. Elsewhere the zone is one of strong restraint. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a series of small fields which would have been old burgage plots, lying at the back of the historic centre of the settlement, to the north of Aston Cantlow Road, and with one sub-area which extends south of Station Road. The land here is very slightly sloping up to the north, and includes some small ponds. The field west of the footpath has patches of semi-natural neutral grassland vegetation.The main use of for pasture, orchard or paddocks, and one area appears to be in use as extended back gardens or in semi-derelict condition. The zone in entirely within the Wilmcote Conservation Area and within Green Belt, and lies adjacent to several listed medieval buildings, including Mary Arden's House and associated museum. The pattern of settlement here is of large detached houses in an organic incremental layout, close to the road. The small scale and historic context gives a time-depth which contributes to a sense of tranquillity despite some urban views and noises. One footpath crosses through the centre of the area, but otherwise it is a quiet zone and is transitional between the open countryside and the settlement. Due to its historic interest and scale the zone is highly inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular

B832 Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently rising to north Landcover pasture, orchard Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern historic listed buildings close to road, low density, old burgage plots Other built features part in museum Presence of water ponds Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility

B833 Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments small fields and hedges or trees contain views - some longer views north to open countryside

Tranquillity Noise sources people roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments some urban influences but considerable time-depth Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments various uses including paddock, orchard and garden relating to adjacent dwellings; footpath links from settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments creates a transition from settlement core to wider farmed landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments dependant on WI03, 06 and 07 which surround it Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments mature gardens and historic buildings Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high

Comments closely associated with Mary Arden's house and museum; views form backs of dwellings and pub Other Other factors patches of neutral grassland Potential for landscape enhancement field to west of footpath could be restored to pasture or orchard Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development see notes in justification on layout and density

B834 LCP/Zone Wi02 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of a mix of small to medium paddocks interspersed with several varied woodland blocks, on gently sloping and undulating land on the southern edge of Wilmcote. The northern part is focused on Long Acres Farm and the more extensive area to the south is focused on the racing stables at Moor Farm Stables. The woodland is mainly mixed deciduous, with one block of conifers, and all serve to block long views into, out of or across this etiolated zone. The area to the south lies well outside the settlement and has an estate farmland character. The larger paddock fields to the north of Long Acres Farm are adjacent to the settlement edge, in particular to the area within the Conservation Area along its eastern boundary, which contains several listed buildings. This zone is therefore considered to be inappropriate for housing development for a number of reasons, based on proximity to the settlement edge or location within the wider landscape away from the settlement. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a mix of small to medium paddocks interspersed with several varied woodland blocks, on gently sloping and undulating land on the southern edge of Wilmcote. The northern part is focused on Long Acres Farm and the more extensive area to the south is focused on the racing stables at Moor Farm Stables. The woodland is mainly mixed deciduous, with one block of conifers, and all serve to block long views into, out of or across this etiolated zone. The area to the south lies well outside the settlement and has an estate farmland character. The larger paddock fields to the north of Long Acres Farm are adjacent to the settlement edge, in particular to the area within the Conservation Area along its eastern boundary, which contains several listed buildings. This zone is therefore considered to be inappropriate for commercial development for a number of reasons, dependent on proximity to the settlement edge or location within the wider landscape away from the settlement. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B835 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently sloping down to east; gently undulating internally Landcover pasture, woodland and buildings Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern outside settlement; two clusters of buildings, one private residence, one group of farm buildings; several houses along Billesley Road Other built features - Presence of water one pond in extreme south eastern corner Scale small to medium Sense of enclosure variable; divided into small spaces by woodland blocks but with some views to wider, open landscape Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments screened by number of different wooded areas Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments generally well vegetated field and settlement boundaries

B836 Tranquillity Noise sources roads other Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments noise from road traffic and occasionally from trains; PROW along part of north western zone boundary Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apprently estate farmland with horse pasture Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments this zone is too far from the settlement to contribute to its setting when approaching from the south Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments northern boundary is modern housing; eastern is pre C20 with many listed buildings Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments rural residents to the south of this zone are set lower in the ladnscape so would experience little change. Most rural receptors are those in the southern part of this zone. Urban receptors are along part of the settlement's southern boundary and the area around the school and parish church, where there are several listed buildings. Other urban residents along the southern boundary might experience some change, but generally filtered by vegetation. User of the PROW along the western boundary and extending south into open countryside would be keenly aware of any change; road users would have a sense of a much extended settlement if development were permitted in this zone. Other Other factors much of this zone consists of horse paddocks, centred around Moor Farm Stables on the south western edge of the zone, so the mapped boundary does not reflect current land use pattern. Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B837 LCP/Zone Wi03 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a series of medium to large fields at the north east edges of the settlement, and bordered on its east side by the Stratford upon Avon Canal. The land is in use for pasture and equestrian uses. The land here is almost flat, and contains mature woodland strip, as well as a field which contains patches of neutral grassland of wildlife interest. The fields on the southern part of the area were historically burgage plots leading back from dwellings on Station Road, which by 1999 had been amalgamated into one large field, which has since then been parcelled into several smaller fields. The zone adjoins to the Wilmcote Conservation Area and is within Green Belt, and close to adjacent to several listed medieval buildings, including Mary Arden's House and associated museum. Whilst some parts of the area have a pastoral character, much of the area especially in the south is heavily influenced by equestrian and associated agricultural management. Due to its association with the Conservation Area and because it lies well outside the current developed limits of the settlement, it is considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a series of medium to large fields at the north east edges of the settlement, and bordered on its east side by the Stratford upon Avon Canal. The land is in use for pasture and equestrian uses. The land here is almost flat, and contains mature woodland strip, as well as a field which contains patches of neutral grassland of wildlife interest. The fields on the southern part of the area were historically burgage plots leading back from dwellings on Station Road, which by 1999 had been amalgamated into one large field, which has since then been parcelled into several smaller fields. The zone adjoins to the Wilmcote Conservation Area and is within Green Belt, and close to adjacent to several listed medieval buildings, including Mary Arden's House and associated museum. Whilst some parts of the area have a pastoral character, much of the area especially in the south is heavily influenced by equestrian and associated agricultural management. Due to its association with the Conservation Area and because it lies well outside the current developed limits of the settlement, it is considered inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B838 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform almost flat Landcover pasture, paddocks Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farm buildings Other built features - Presence of water Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity Comments woodland strip mid way across area and copse to north west of Mary Arden's house are mature blocks which may act as a skyline feature from several viewpoints to the south and east Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments larger fields allow wide views, views in area to south more confined B839 Tranquillity Noise sources people other Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments some road and rail noise, some views to development and footpath on one edge of area Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be part of wider farmed unit; footpath link to settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms rural setting to edge of settlement and mature trees are containing feature from many views Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments mature environs of Mary Arden's house and museum; C20 and older dwellings on Station Road Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments views from backs of dwellings, footpath and road, and some from canal Other Other factors patches of semi-natural neutral grassland Potential for landscape enhancement strengthen hedgerows where gappy Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B840 LCP/Zone Wi04 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a series of small pasture fields and semi-natural vegetation lying between dwellings the back of Church Road and the canal. The land here is gently undulating, and includes some open ditches which have interest as a local wildlife site. One part of this area appears to have a remnant embankment now covered in native trees and scrub. The zone adjoins the Wilmcote Conservation Area and the southern end of the area is within floodplain. There is some sense of tranquillity from its scale, containment and maturing native vegetation despite some urban views and noises. A footpath crosses through the centre of the area and connects with a canalside path. The area lies outside the main developed part of the settlement, and the footpath appears to be a well used facility for residents. The zone's sensitivities lie in its role as setting to the canal, its nature conservation interest, its role as setting to the Conservation Area and intrinsic character. It is therefore considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a series of small pasture fields and semi-natural vegetation lying between dwellings the back of Church Road and the canal. The land here is gently undulating, and includes some open ditches which have interest as a local wildlife site. One part of this area appears to have a remnant embankment now covered in native trees and scrub. The zone adjoins the Wilmcote Conservation Area and the southern end of the area is within floodplain. There is some sense of tranquillity from its scale, containment and maturing native vegetation despite some urban views and noises. A footpath crosses through the centre of the area and connects with a canalside path. The area lies outside the main developed part of the settlement, and the footpath appears to be a well used facility for residents. The zone's sensitivities lie in its role as setting to the canal, its nature conservation interest, its role as setting to the Conservation Area and intrinsic character. It is therefore considered inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_irregular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B841 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently undulating Landcover pasture and paddock Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern farm buildings Other built features - Presence of water drains/ditches and pond Scale small to medium Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments maturing trees appear to form backdrop to certain urban views Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments maturing vegetation limits views

Tranquillity Noise sources people other Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium

B842 Comments some rail noise, some views to development and footpath crossing area Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments management of pasture is not clearly evident, may be part of wider farmed unit; footpath from settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms backdrop of native trees to adjacent dwellings Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments dependant on Wi10 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments mature gardens to detached, low density dwellings Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high

Comments mostly screened from settlement but footpath crosses area Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement pro-active management for nature conservation Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B843 LCP/Zone Wi05 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This zone consists of several medium to large sloping fields in arable or pastoral cultivation on the southern edge of Wilmcote. It is largely surrounded to south west and east by woodland and the local landform contributes to a sense of enclosure, despite the internal openness due to a lack of field boundary definition. It is not directly overlooked by any rural residences and along half of its northern boundary any views from or of the settlement are blocked by a dense tall hedge. Along the other half of its northern boundary there are clear views of housing in the settlement and within the site adjacent to this boundary there is a triangular area of amenity greenspace, partly vegetated. Whilst it is appreciated that the zone lies in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development, should there be a need for a large housing development site then zone WI05 could be considered appropriate as it lies adjacent to the existing settlement boundary, is low-lying like much of the settlement and is extremely well screened from the wider landscape. However, there is a need to ensure that there would be no adverse impact on the viability of the racing stables.Also, the existing Ancient Woodland and other woodland, and the PROW and amenity greenspace areas should be protected and enhanced. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of several sloping fields in arable or pastoral cultivation on the southern edge of Wilmcote. It is largely surrounded to south west and east by woodland and the local landform contributes to a sense of enclosure, despite the internal openness due to a lack of field boundary definition. It is not directly overlooked by any rural residences and along half of its northern boundary any views from or of the settlement are blocked by a dense tall hedge. Along the other half of its northern boundary there are clear views of housing in the settlement and within the site adjacent to this boundary there is a triangular area of amenity greenspace, partly vegetated. Due to proximity to the settlement edge and separation from the road network this site is not considered appropriate for commercial development. The zone is in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B844 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently slope north eastwards down towards settlement Landcover arable and pasture fields; small area of Ancient Woodland and smaller area of recent woodland; amenity greenspace Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern abuts southern edge of Wilmcote Other built features none Presence of water Scale medium to large (loss of field Sense of enclosure open internally but almost boundary definition) entirely edged with woodland Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments woodland on boundaries forms local skyline, esepcially to south west Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments visibility within site, but not beyond it. Tranquillity Noise sources roads other Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent

B845 Summary medium Comments the tranquillity of this zone varies with distance from the settlement edge. Along part of its northern boundary a very tall, dense hedge prevents views in or out but the PROW along it is well used. Along the remainder of its northern boundary there are clear views of the settlement edge. Further south the zone is more tranquil, with little road or rail noise (it does not abut any roads). Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments farmland appears to be managed as part of wider farm unit, public open space in north east corner and PROW along northern and eastern boundaries linking into settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments as this zone is well enclosed by woodland it cannot be viewed as a setting fro the settlement. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments abuts WI02, which contributes to this zone's screened boundary. No mutual reliance with this or WI12, but development here could landlock WI11. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments where the settlement edge is visible from within this zone, it is unattractive. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium

Comments only rural residence is Moor Park Stables, possibly screened by farm buildings to its north. Many urban residents along eastern half of northern boundary. No roads. Other Other factors proximity to area of Ancient Woodland Potential for landscape enhancement better definition of field boundaries by either allowing them to grow higher or by replanting along fence lines. Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development protection of Ancient Woodland and other wooded boundaries. Enhancement of PROW by increasing width and creating strong vegetated boundary to provide link between two areas of amenity greenspace and a buffer between existing settlement edge and any future development.

B846 LCP/Zone Wi06 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a number of flat open fields, which are managed as mown grass and appear to be used for equestrian activities and for outdoor sports. There is mature native vegetation on the edges of the areas but new post and rail fences within the area and some sections of thorn-dominated hedges. It lies at the rear of the Wilmcote Sports and Social Club hall and also contains a new equestrian centre in the north of the area. This land appears to lie beyond the original burgage plots and would have been open fields. It lies adjacent to one edge of the Wilmcote Conservation Area. The land uses and views back to the settlement mean this area has reduced tranquillity, and is visible from the footpath one field east of this zone. Due to its current recreational uses and contribution to the wider landscape this zone is considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a number of flat open fields, which are managed as mown grass and appear to be used for equestrian activities and for outdoor sports. There is mature native vegetation on the edges of the areas but new post and rail fences within the area and some sections of thorn-dominated hedges. It lies at the rear of the Wilmcote Sports and Social Club hall and also contains a new equestrian centre in the north of the area. This land appears to lie beyond the original burgage plots and would have been open fields. It lies adjacent to one edge of the Wilmcote Conservation Area. The land uses and views back to the settlement mean this area has reduced tranquillity, and is visible from the footpath one field east of this zone. Due to its current recreational uses and contribution to the wider landscape this zone is considered inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B847 Landform flat Landcover sports and equestrian Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern equestrian club buildings Other built features - Presence of water Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments visible from footpath to east of zone, otherwise well screened from settlement

Tranquillity Noise sources people other Views of development some Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments suburban influences, sports activities Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments provides recreational facilties for settlement and clubs

B848 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments largely screened from settlement, paddocks form transition to open agricultural areas Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments dependent on Wi07 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments well screened with mature vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high

Comments largely screened from settlement, but visible from footpath to east of zone Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement better hedgerows and hedgerow trees on north edge Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B849 LCP/Zone Wi07 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a series of large arable fields and one of pasture, on very gently sloping land, lying to the north west of the settlement. The pasture field on the western edge has patches of semi-natural vegetation of wildlife interest. The zone has a degree of tranquillity despite some road noises and views to the settlement. Whilst the large fields are open in character, they are contained by mature trees both native and ornamental around Gipsy Hall Farm Cottages, and views are also contained by mature hedgerows and a strong coniferous belt around Gipsy Hall Farm. No footpaths cross the area but one runs on its eastern edge. The zone is visible from and lies along the Aston Cantlow Road which approaches the settlement from the west. The main developed area adjacent to the zone is large caravan site accommodating mobile homes. The area forms part of the wider open countryside running north and west from the settlement and is open to views from the road and footpath adjacent, so this area is considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a series of large arable fields and one of pasture, on very gently sloping land, lying to the north west of the settlement. The pasture field on the western edge has patches of semi-natural vegetation of wildlife interest. The zone has a degree of tranquillity despite some road noises and views to the settlement. Whilst the large fields are open in character, they are contained by mature trees both native and ornamental around Gipsy Hall Farm Cottages, and views are also contained by mature hedgerows and a strong coniferous belt around Gipsy Hall Farm. No footpaths cross the area but one runs on its eastern edge. The zone is visible from and lies along the Aston Cantlow Road which approaches the settlement from the west. The main developed area adjacent to the zone is large caravan site accommodating mobile homes. The area forms part of the wider open countryside running north and west from the settlement and is open to views from the road and footpath adjacent, so this area is considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B850 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform very gently sloping Landcover arable and pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern two cottages Other built features power lines Presence of water - Scale medium to large Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments open views over fields, framed by some mature tree belts

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium

B851 Comments essentially an open agricultural area, with some road nosie and views to settlement Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of a wider agricultural unit; footpath links from settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms rural setting to edge of settlement with mature trees framing views from east and west Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments edge or mature caravan park and dwellings across Aston Cantlow Road Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments open views for road, footpath and dwellings on western edge of settlement Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B852 LCP/Zone Wi08 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone lies either side of the Station Road, sandwiched between the Stratford upon Avon Canal and the railway. It comprises a series of small pasture fields with orchard trees to the north of the road, and an open pasture field to the south, and is on a very gently gradient. A ditch on the southern edge is noted as a local wildlife site. It is to the east of the settlement, close to the railway station, with open views over the southern part from the road. The zone is rural but tranquillity is reduced due to some road and rail noises and views to the settlement and railway. Whilst the southern field is open in character, mature trees such as poplars are evident on its edges especially in the mature gardens on The Wharf. The northern fields are enclosed and contain some orchard trees and have a thick hedgerow to the canal. No footpaths cross the area but on lies along the canal towpath. The zone's sensitivities are its separation from the settlement by the canal for which it provides the setting and green corridor, its role as green gateway to the historic part of the settlement along the road and its intrinsic qualities including orchards. The zone is therefore considered inappropriate for housing development. It is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone lies either side of the Station Road, sandwiched between the Stratford upon Avon Canal and the railway. It comprises a series of small pasture fields with orchard trees to the north of the road, and an open pasture field to the south, and is on a very gently gradient. A ditch on the southern edge is noted as a local wildlife site. It is to the east of the settlement, close to the railway station, with open views over the southern part from the road. The zone is rural but tranquillity is reduced due to some road and rail noises and views to the settlement and railway. Whilst the southern field is open in character, mature trees such as poplars are evident on its edges especially in the mature gardens on The Wharf. The northern fields are enclosed and contain some orchard trees and have a thick hedgerow to the canal. No footpaths cross the area but on lies along the canal towpath. The zone's sensitivities are its separation from the settlement by the canal for which it provides the setting and green corridor, its role as green gateway to the historic part of the settlement along the road and its intrinsic qualities including orchards. The zone is therefore considered inappropriate for commercial development. It is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Large_irregular Origin Cultivated Designations

B853 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features canal Presence of water canal, ditch Scale small to medium Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments southern part is open to views from road

B854 Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments influences of road, rail, canal and some views to development Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be mangaed as part of wider farmed units; canal corridor adjacent with tow path Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments open area of pasture on approach to settlement from station Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments southern part is open to views from road; glimpses from towpath Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B855 LCP/Zone Wi09 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of two fields on the southern edge of Wilmcote, on very gently undulating ground sloping eastwards. The larger field, closer to the settlement, is in pastoral cultivation and contains a central area of young poplar plantation. The smaller field separates the settlement from a small settled area to the south, and is in arable cultivation related to the wider landscape to the south east. These two fields make an attractive and defining entrance to the settlement when approaching from the south and are visible for part of their length over fenced boundaries. Elsewhere boundaries are low to medium mixed hedges with hedgerow trees, residential boundary treatments or woodland. The zone is not widely overlooked, due to the woodland belts and clumps in WI02, but because of its role in attractively defining the settlement edge on the southern approach and its character as part of the wider landscape, it is not considered appropriate for housing development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of two fields on the southern edge of Wilmcote, on very gently undulating ground sloping eastwards. The larger field, closer to the settlement, is in pastoral cultivation and contains a central area of young poplar plantation. The smaller field separates the settlement from a small settled area to the south, and is in arable cultivation related to the wider landscape to the south east. These two fields make an attractive and defining entrance to the settlement when approaching from the south and are visible for part of their length over fenced boundaries. Elsewhere boundaries are low to medium mixed hedges with hedgerow trees, residential boundary treatments or woodland. The zone is not widely overlooked, due to the woodland belts and clumps in WI02, but because of its role in attractively defining the settlement edge on the southern approach and its character as part of the wider landscape, it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Large_irregular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B856 Landform flat to very gently undulating, sloping slightly down to east (flood plain) Landcover pasture, arable and woodland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none; adjacent to extreme southern edge of Wilmcote Other built features none Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open internally but with several woodland blocks around perimeter Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments areas of high ground to east and west form local skylines Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors 11kV line Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments perimeter and central woodland blocks limit intervisibility

Tranquillity Noise sources roads other Views of development many 270 Presence of people rare Summary medium Comments traffic noise from Billesley Road and occasional train noise; no PROWs within or adjacent to zone. Most development is at least partly screened by vegetation, but is apparent on several sides

B857 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments south eastern field is part of wider arable landscape; north western field is part of pastoral estate farmland. Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments part of setting of settlement when approaching from the south Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments visually and functionally the north western field sits with its surrounding landscape (WI02) and the south eastern field is part of the wider landscape and/or WI10. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge smooth/linear Comments eastern boundary is large private houses with extensive grounds and well vegetated boundaries; northern boundary is one farm; southern boundary is part woodland and part terraced houses. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments rural residents are those to east and south east of zone, plus farm to north. Single urban residence, at north east corner of zone, where PROW also abuts. Road users would experience significant change if this zone were developed. Other Other factors adjacent to Flood Zone 3 Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B858 LCP/Zone Wi10 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a series of large arable fields lying to the south east of the settlement and bordered on the east side by the Stratford upon Avon Canal. The land rises gently from the back of Wilmcote Manor and then falls quite steeply to the west in its most southerly part. It borders some open ditches which have interest as a local wildlife site and falls to the floodplain to the south west. Whilst the large fields are open in character, they are contained by mature trees and scrub along the canal, and in the environs of Wilmcote Manor, including a young mixed species plantation. The zone is generally tranquil despite some road and rail noises. A footpath runs along the eastern edge of the area on the canal towpath. The zone forms part of the wider open valley landscape south of the settlement, provides a setting for the canal and Wilmcote Manor area and so is considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a series of large arable fields lying to the south east of the settlement and bordered on the east side by the Stratford upon Avon Canal. The land rises gently from the back of Wilmcote Manor and then falls quite steeply to the west in its most southerly part. It borders some open ditches which have interest as a local wildlife site and falls to the floodplain to the south west. Whilst the large fields are open in character, they are contained by mature trees and scrub along the canal, and in the environs of Wilmcote Manor, including a young mixed species plantation. The zone is generally tranquil despite some road and rail noises. A footpath runs along the eastern edge of the area on the canal towpath. The zone forms part of the wider open valley landscape south of the settlement, provides a setting for the canal and Wilmcote Manor area and so is considered inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Wet claylands Land cover Arable farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity C3 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Large_irregular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B859 Landform rising gently then dropping steeply Landcover arable Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features none Presence of water ditch Scale large Sense of enclosure framed Diversity uniform Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments southern field acts as skyline to views from south edge of settlement Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments large field visible from roads and footpaths Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments largely remote form developed part of settlement but some road and rail noise and footpath crosses area Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of a wider agricultural unit; footpath links from settlement B860 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments large field to south contains views from south edge and approach to settlement; privides rural backdrop to properties around Wilmcote Manor Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments maturing gardens of large dwellings and mature trees around Wilmcote Manor Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high

Comments footpath appears well used, connecting to canal; views from adjacent dwellings and Wilmcote Manor Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B861 LCP/Zone Wi11 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of several small to very small fields against the southern edge of Wilmcote. They are in essence extensions of back gardens in a variety of typical uses - garden, orchard, meadow - plus amenity greenspace and a small mobile home site. They are separated from the wider landscape by a very tall, dense, well maintained hedge, with a PROW running south of it providing views over zone WI05. The larger field adjacent to the amenity greenspace is neutral grassland and therefore of biodiversity interest, as may be the other garden areas and the orchard. For this reason, and due to the small scale pattern of the zone and proximity to the settlement edge, it is not considered appropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of several small to very small fields against the southern edge of Wilmcote. They are extensions of back gardens in a variety of typical uses - garden, orchard, meadow - plus amenity greenspace and a small mobile home site. They are separated from the wider landscape by a very tall, dense, well maintained hedge, with a PROW running south of it providing views over zone WI05. The larger field adjacent to the amenity greenspace is neutral grassland and therefore of biodiversity interest, as may be the other garden areas and the orchard. For this reason, and due to the small scale pattern of the zone and proximity to the settlement edge, it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Claylands Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover mixed: amenity greenspace, meadow, mobile home site with polytunnel, orchard and garden

B862 Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern mobile home site in centre of zone Other built features - Presence of water - Scale small Sense of enclosure very enclosed Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments screened by vegetation, especially along southern zone boundary Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments dense boundary vegetation Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments zone is away from roads and with extensive enclosed quiet area to south across PROW. Very enclosed by vegetation. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments partly extended gardens, part amenity greenspace, plus other settlement edge uses. Unrelated to land use of WI05.

B863 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments not part of setting, as back lots. Blocked from wider landscape by dense boundary vegetation. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge smooth/linear Comments back gardens with well vegetated boundaries Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high/medium high/medium

Comments few receptors Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement enhancement of amenity greenspace to make it even mildly interesting Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B864 LCP/Zone Wi12 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of two sections on the western edge of Wilmcote, separated by a small area of recent housing development. Both sections lies on steeply sloping land which serves to separate the settlement from the wider landscape. The section to the north is triangular, part of a larger pasture field [which here consists of neutral grassland of some biodiversity interest] which forms the ridge crest and small plateau on which sits Gypsy Hall Farm. It is separated from the field to the west by a small stream with its attendant riparian vegetation - along which there is a PROW. The section to the south consists of scrub woodland, mainly hawthorn, densely vegetated and without roads or PROWs. The topographical prominence and biodiversity significance of both sections of this zone are such that housing development on either section would be inappropriate. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of two sections on the western edge of Wilmcote, separated by a small area of recent housing development. Both sections lies on steeply sloping land which serves to separate the settlement from the wider landscape. The section to the north is triangular, part of a larger pasture field [which here consists of neutral grassland of some biodiversity interest] which forms the ridge crest and small plateau on which sits Gypsy Hall Farm. It is separated from the field to the west by a small stream with its attendant riparian vegetation - along which there is a PROW. The section to the south consists of scrub woodland, mainly hawthorn, densely vegetated and without roads or PROWs. The small scale, topographical prominence and biodiversity significance of both sections of this zone are such that commercial development of either section would be inappropriate. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Scarp slopes & ridges Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded land Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H3 Ecological sensitivity F1 Visual sensitivity S2 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Ancient woodlnd Pattern Origin Assarting Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B865 Landform steep slope Landcover pasture (N) and scrub woodland (S) Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none, but note that modern settlement divides the northern and southern parts Other built features - Presence of water stream with riparian vegetation in northern part; small pomnd in southernSense part of enclosure open Scale medium (linear features due to landform) Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments landform causes this site to form local skyline for zone WI13 Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments quite open, and visible in landscape, especially southern part

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people occasional Summary high/medium Comments both parts of this zone are tranquil away from the road that partly separates them.There is a PROW along part of the western boundary of the northern half, but no PROW immediately adjacent to the southern half. Views of the B866 development between them are limited by boundary vegetation. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments woodland in southern half with PROW and farmland in northern half managed as part of wider farmed unit Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments visual separator of settlement and wider landscape due to sloping landform and southern land use. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments hardly relevant, as settled edge is very minor part of site boundary and views of it are screened by vegetation. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments rural residences are Knotty Grove Farm and houses at Aston Holdings. Urban residences include southern end of Marsh Road as well as parallel road to west. PROW and road users would be very aware of any change. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B867 LCP/Zone Wi13 Settlement: Wilmcote Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of an area of flat to gently sloping open farmland on the western edge of Wilmcote, with a small group of pre C20 houses near the junction with Wilmcote Lane and one small farm towards its southern end. The farm is concealed by boundary vegetation but the group of houses is clearly visible, unified by style, age and building materials. To the north of Aston Cantlow Road fields are pastoral, with a small copse along a stream towards the eastern end; to the south fields are in arable cultivation. All are medium in scale. Field boundaries are variable, but generally in good condition, although the outgrown hedge along the southern edge of the eastern end of the Aston Cantlow Road is thin, permitting some views through.There are several PROWs within the zone and roads through it and along its western boundary, all of which have clear views over the zone. The zone is in the wider farmed landscape, separated from the settlement by a wooded slope except for the few houses at its western end, adjacent to (but above) the sewage treatment works. It contributes to the setting of the settlement when approaching from the west and serves as a clear separation between the settlement and Aston Holdings. For these reasons it is not considered appropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of an area of flat to gently sloping open farmland on the western edge of Wilmcote, with a small group of pre C20 houses near the junction with Wilmcote Lane and one small farm towards its southern end. The farm is concealed by boundary vegetation but the group of houses is clearly visible, unified by style, age and building materials. To the north of Aston Cantlow Road fields are pastoral, with a small copse along a stream towards the eastern end; to the south fields are in arable cultivation. All are medium in scale. Field boundaries are variable, but generally in good condition, although the outgrown hedge along the southern edge of the eastern end of the Aston Cantlow Road is thin, permitting some views through.There are several PROWs within the zone and roads through it and along its western boundary, all of which have clear views over the zone. The zone is in the wider farmed landscape, separated from the settlement by a wooded slope except for the few houses at its western end, adjacent to (but above) the sewage treatment works. It contributes to the setting of the settlement when approaching from the west and serves as a clear separation between the settlement and Aston Holdings. For these reasons it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Villages and estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Med/large_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations B868 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat to gently sloping Landcover arable and pasture; small copse Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern small group of houses; one farm Other built features - Presence of water watercourse along road; reservoir Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments wooded ridge to north provides local skyline (just beyond northern edge of zone) Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments landform and scrubby woodland (W12 south) block further views of settlement from west B869 Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments Aston Cantlow Road divides arable from pastoral land use and carries all traffic from west. Group of houses near T-junction lies outside settlement but means there are views of housing to east and west. Several PROWs within zone. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments apparently managed as part of wider farmed units with PROW linking into settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments contributes to clear definition of settlement edge and setting when approaching from west. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments adjacent to WI12 north and south but no mutual reliance. Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments houses on settlement edge are set at top of ridge, so roofs visible, but extensive boundary vegetation masks remainder. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments rural residents at Aston Holdings; urban residents on western edge set on ridge, so have long views over this zone, parlty screened by vegetation. PROW users have open views over zone, while road users have partly filtered views. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B870 Key Land Description Units Land Cover Parcels/Zones District Council Boundaries Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Green Belt WO12 WO13 Parks, Gardens and Amenity Greenspaces Country Parks Ancient Woodland TPOs Registered Parks and Gardens Conservation Areas WO07 Listed Buildings Scheduled Ancient Monuments Registered Battlefield SSSIs

WO03 Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserves WO10 Flood Zone 3

WO04 WO06

WO05 WO02

WO09

WO01

WO08 WO11

Wo07

Wo03

Wo10

Wo04 Wo06

Wo05 Wo02

Wo09

Wo01

Wo08 Wo11

Wo07

Wo03

Wo10

Wo04 Wo06

Wo05 Wo02

Wo09

Wo01

Wo08 Wo11

0 0.5 1 2 km Wootton Wawen Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Licence no.100024287. Landscape Sensitivity to Commercial Development ¯ www.whiteconsultants.co.uk LCP/Zone Wo01 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises a large area of pasture to the south of the settlement, and bordered on its west side by the railway line. The land here drops gently from the railway and becoming flatter towards the floodplain. It forms part of the wider pastoral landscape of the broad river valley, with its mature trees such as willow in the wetter areas and oaks in the hedgerows, gappy outgrown hedges, and there are some protected trees. The pasture appears to have been amalgamated from what was several smaller fields, and some of these have nature conservation interest as examples of unimproved neutral grassland. The only minor detractor is a small sewage works in the southernmost edge. A footpath, the Centenary Way, runs along its eastern edge. It forms a pastoral and reasonably tranquil area, which is quite visible from the settlement edges and from across the valley, and with views northwards to the church tower. It borders the settlement on its southern edge, and forms part of the wider open landscape of the river valley including the adjacent SAM with some nature conservation interest and near the Centenary Way. As such it is not considered appropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises a large area of pasture to the south of the settlement, and bordered on its west side by the railway line. The land here drops gently from the railway and becoming flatter towards the floodplain. It forms part of the wider pastoral landscape of the broad river valley, with its mature trees such as willow in the wetter areas and oaks in the hedgerows, gappy outgrown hedges, and there are some protected trees. The pasture appears to have been amalgamated from what was several smaller fields, and some of these have nature conservation interest as examples of unimproved neutral grassland. The only minor detractor is a small sewage works in the southernmost edge. A footpath, the Centenary Way, runs along its eastern edge. It forms a pastoral and reasonably tranquil area, which is quite visible from the settlement edges and from across the valley, and with views northwards to the church tower. It borders the settlement on its southern edge, and forms part of the wider open landscape of the river valley including the adjacent SAM with some nature conservation interest and near the Centenary Way. As such it is not considered appropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Large_semi-regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B871 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently falling to river valley Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern - Other built features sewage works Presence of water edge of floodplain, close to river Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors sewage works Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments views over area from settlement edge and from accross the valley

B872 Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments a pastoral area with some road and rail noise Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments pasture appears to be part of wider farmed unit; footpath links to settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms pastoral area containing south side of settlement and integrated with wider valley landscape; views to church tower Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments maturing garden vegetation and school fields Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments visible from dwellngs and glimpses from southern approach road to settlement; from footpath and from accross valley Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement restoration and better hedgerow management Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B873 LCP/Zone Wo02 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone comprises pasture to the south of the settlement, with remnant earthworks of ponds which are a scheduled ancient monument, unconnected remnant hedgerows and some larger, protected trees. The land is gently sloping towards the floodplain and has nature conservation interest as example of unimproved neutral grassland . The zone lies partly within the Wootton Wawen Conservation Area. It is closely linked to the wider pastoral landscape of the broad river valley, with its mature trees and gappy outgrown hedges. A footpath, the Centenary Way, runs along its eastern edge. It forms a pastoral and reasonably tranquil area, which is quite visible from the settlement edges and glimpses from the main road through the settlement, and with views northwards to the church tower. It contains the settlement on its southern edge, which includes some listed buildings. Due to its historic setting, ancient monuments and integration with the wider pastoral landscape of the river valley, it is not considered suitable for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises pasture to the south of the settlement, with remnant earthworks of ponds which are a scheduled ancient monument, unconnected remnant hedgerows and some larger, protected trees. The land is gently sloping towards the floodplain and has nature conservation interest as example of unimproved neutral grassland . The zone lies partly within the Wootton Wawen Conservation Area. It is closely linked to the wider pastoral landscape of the broad river valley, with its mature trees and gappy outgrown hedges. A footpath, the Centenary Way, runs along its eastern edge. It forms a pastoral and reasonably tranquil area, which is quite visible from the settlement edges and glimpses from the main road through the settlement, and with views northwards to the church tower. It contains the settlement on its southern edge, which includes some listed buildings. Due to its historic setting, ancient monuments and integration with the wider pastoral landscape of the river valley, it is not considered suitable for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Large_semi-regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B874 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform almost flat Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features - Presence of water edge of floodplain Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity Comments large trees may be visible from settlement Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments filtered views to and from area from valley floor

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium

B875 Comments despite road noise and views to development the area has a sense of time- depth and integartion with wider pastoral landscape of valley Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments pasture appears to be part of wider farmed unit; footpath links to settlement Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms pastoral area containing south side of settlement and integarted with wider valley landscape; views to church tower Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments maturing garden vegetation and school fields Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments visible from dwellngs and glimpses from main road to settlement; from footpath and from accross valley Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B876 LCP/Zone Wo03 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises arable and pasture land and allotments, and is contained by the railway to the west with Stratford Road passing through. The land is gently domed, lying at a slightly higher level than the main part of the settlement and visible from the village centre and from longer views from the east. Further west there is higher ground where dwellings appear to have views into this area. The railway is in cutting at this point with maturing scrub vegetation. Some pasture has nature conservation interest as examples of unimproved neutral grassland. The zone is visually associated visually with farmed landscape to the west. It provides a rural, green buffer between the main part of the settlement and the developed area around the junction 1km north of the settlement centre. Whilst a quite self contained and well-defined zone, any new development would probably be visible from several locations and would create a potential coalescence of the two parts of the settlement, and for this reason it is not considered suitable for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises arable and pasture land and allotments, and is contained by the railway to the west with Stratford Road passing through. The land is gently domed, lying at a slightly higher level than the main part of the settlement and visible from the village centre and from longer views from the east. Further west there is higher ground where dwellings appear to have views into this area. The railway is in cutting at this point with maturing scrub vegetation. Some pasture has nature conservation interest as examples of unimproved neutral grassland. The zone is visually associated visually with farmed landscape to the west. It provides a rural, green buffer between the main part of the settlement and the developed area around the junction 1km north of the settlement centre. Whilst a quite self contained and well-defined zone, any new development would probably be visible from several locations and would create a potential coalescence of the two parts of the settlement, and for this reason it is not considered suitable for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B877 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently domed and slightly higher than main settlement Landcover arable Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern linear development along road on eastern edge Other built features - Presence of water ponds and drains Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments appears to be a skyline for dwellings adjacent to east Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments visible from longer views from the east and rear of dweelings on Stratford Road

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development one side 180 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium B878 Comments some road and rail noise and views to development but otherwise a rural landscape of mixed farming Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be part of wider farmed unit; allotments appear well used Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments not visible from Stratford Road but on high ground and forms skyline for some receptors Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments maturing back garden vegetation Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments visible from dwellngs adjacent, higher ground to west, and from across valley Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B879 LCP/Zone Wo04 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of an open area of mown grass (neutral grassland) forming the setting for and including the parish church of Wootton Warwen, held to be the oldest church in Warwickshire. There are several other listed buildings adjacent to the church and a single, more recent house on its northern boundary. The church and its setting are locally prominent, clearly visible from many of the neighbouring listed buildings within the settlement and from the road, as the boundary of this zone with the A3400 is a low fence with very limited vegetation. The church tower is a prominent feature within the wider landscape. Most of the zone is also designated a SAM. There seem to be overwhelming reasons for considering this zone inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of an open area of mown grass (neutral grassland) forming the setting for and including the parish church of Wootton Warwen, held to be the oldest church in Warwickshire. There are several other listed buildings adjacent to the church and a single, more recent house on its northern boundary. The church and its setting are locally prominent, clearly visible from many of the neighbouring listed buildings within the settlement and form the road, as the boundary of this zone with the A3400 is a low fence with limited vegetation. The church tower is a prominent feature within the wider landscape. Most of the zone is also designated a SAM, and as it is also in a prominent position in the centre of the settlement it is considered highly inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/med_semi-regul Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics

B880 Landform sloping Landcover neutral grassland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern cluster of (listed) buildings around church and single house in north eastern corner Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open to west; vegetated boundary to east Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments mixed ornamental trees along eastern boundary form local skyline viewed from A3400 Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks church Detractors busy road Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments church is local landmark, its tower visible over an extensive area

Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development many 270 Presence of people frequent Summary medium Comments constant traffic on A3400 detracts considerably from tranquillity of zone

B881 Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments mown grass apparently managed in isolation Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments visually prominent within settlement and wider landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no, but development of either would detract from the other Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge smooth/linear Comments older part of settlement with several listed buildings follow curve of A3400 around southern and western edge of zone Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways high/medium

Comments Manor Farm to north is key rural receptor, with views of much of site. Urban residents around western and southern edge have clear views and groupd of listed buildings within zone are primary receptors. Road users have clear views of zone. Other Other factors almost entire site is a SAM (Saxon earthworks) Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B882 LCP/Zone Wo05 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of the wide, shallow valley of the river Alne on the eastern side of Wootton Wawen and is divided into three sections. The southern section consists of a meandering river bordered with thorn trees, through which there are views over open pasture fields to WO01 and WO08, whose outer edges mark the extent ot the valley landform. The central section extends from the road bridge north past Wootton Hall and consists of about half of an extensive static caravan park, immaculately maintained but a curious juxtaposition for a well restored listed building (Wootton Hall). Here the river has been canalised and lies to the east, with a riverside walk (not a PROW) past an area of young, partly managed woodland to the conifer boundary with a large fishing lake. From this point the river is a minor feature in an open mainly pastoral landscape, with views out to east and west. The zone contains several listed buildings and part of a SAM and acts in its central section as part of the setting of Wootton Hall. It is overlooked by several listed buildings and other houses within the settlement and within the wider landscape. It is designated Flood Zone 3 and is part of the wider rural landscape. There are thus many reasons why housing development in this zone would be inappropriate.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of the wide, shallow valley of the river Alne on the eastern side of Wootton Wawen and is divided into three sections. The southern section consists of a meandering river bordered with thorn trees, through which there are views over open pasture fields to WO01 and WO08, whose outer edges mark the extent ot the valley landform. The central section extends from the road bridge north past Wootton Hall and consists of about half of an extensive static caravan park, immaculately maintained but a curious juxtaposition for a well restored listed building (Wootton Hall). Here the river has been canalised and lies to the east, with a riverside walk (not a PROW) past an area of young, partly managed woodland to the conifer boundary with a large fishing lake. From this point the river is a minor feature in an open mainly pastoral landscape, with views out to east and west. The zone contains several listed buildings and part of a SAM and acts in its central section as part of the setting of Wootton Hall. It is overlooked by several listed buildings and other houses within the settlement and within the wider landscape. It is designated Flood Zone 3 and is part of the wider rural landscape. There are thus many reasons why commercial development in this zone would be inappropriate.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic River Valleys Ground type Wet meadowland Land cover Pastoral farmlands Settlement pattern Meadowland on large estates LDU level Cultural sensitivity P2 Ecological sensitivity P2 Visual sensitivity L0 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Large_semi-regular Origin Meadow Designations B883 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover river and riparian grassland Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none, but four listed buildings within zone Other built features none Presence of water river Alne, part canalised in grounds of Wooten Hall, and large lake to northSense of of static enclosure caravan siteopen. Strong lines of riparian Scale medium - narrow laterally vegetation appear to create sense but strong linear feature in of enclosure, but are permeable, local landscape and river valley very shallow and broad Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments wooded ridges to north west and south east are local skylines Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks Wootton Hall, church Detractors static caravan site tower

B884 Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments long linear views, partly filtered by riparian vegetation; transverse views only slightly limited by trees along river Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development many 270 Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments traffic noise from A3400; PROW through much of southern part; central section disturbed by people movement within grounds of Hall, northern part more tranquil, with neither PROWs nor roads, only accessible through caravan site. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments river corridor and floodplain with farmland apparently managed as part of wider farmed units and Monarch's Way by watercourse to the south Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments largely screened from view within settlement; parts of settlement edge are viewed from north east across this zone, but it is not part of its setting despite relationship of river coridor and Hall Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no, but development in any of WO02, 05 or 06 would be detrimental (WO06 and WO02 are not intervisible) Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments settlement edge is mainly pre C20 with several listed buildings, bisecting linear river corridor in centre. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high/medium roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments rural receptors are Blackford Mill Farm to north and Field Farm in WO08 to south east; urban receptors are mainly listed buildings adjacent to central road crossing , some of which have no residents eg the brick bridge to north east of lake. Users of PROW have clear views filtered by trees. Road users have clear views of cluster of listed buildings and river in central section.. Other Other factors Flood Zone 3 area Potential for landscape enhancement promote increased management of young woodland between caravan park and lake, especially to favour lime, oak, hazel and elm over sycamore. B885 Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B886 LCP/Zone Wo06 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high This zone consists of the entrance to and main buildings of Wootton Hall, a listed building and imposing country house. The main feature other than the house is the lime avenue along the curving drive, set in managed grassland sweeping to the River Alne along its eastern boundary . Other elements are the hedge along the western boundary and ornamental planting in front of the house. The zone has many listed buildings abutting it , in addition to the main building Wootton Hall, and is considered highly sensitive, in addition to its proximity to a SAM and to a river corridor/floodplain zone 3. It is therefore considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of the entrance to and main buildings of Wootton Hall, a listed building and imposing country house. The main feature other than the house is the lime avenue along the curving drive, set in managed grassland sweeping to the River Alne along its eastern boundary . Other elements are the hedge along the western boundary and ornamental planting in front of the house. The zone has many listed buildings abutting it , in addition to the main building Wootton Hall, and is considered highly sensitive, in addition to its proximity to a SAM and to a river corridor/floodplain zone 3. It is therefore considered inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Parkland Pattern Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover amenity grass, lime avenue, buildings Field boundaries

B887 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern setting for and approach to Wootton Hall, large country house Other built features another listed building Presence of water adjacent to floodplain of river Alne (small portion within zone) Sense of enclosure partly enclosed Scale medium Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance apparent Complexity simple Comments local skyline formed by ornamental trees on boundary with WO04 Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments open within site, with lime avenue and house façade key features

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments traffic on A3400 is almost constant and noisy; many people moving within zone and presence of static caravans on northern boundary are visually distracting Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments mown parkland as part of Wootton Hall

B888 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments unrelated in style but focus of settlement with church; not related to wider landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no, but development of either would greatly affect each, especially the group of listed buildings around the church abutting the western boundary, despite vegetation Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge smooth/linear Comments settlement edge to south is of listed building. Edge to north is massed static homes, individually very well maintained but en masse an unusual and distracting setting for an imposing country house Receptors Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways high

Comments chief urban residences are two listed buildings on site, then listed buildings abutting western boundary , then listed building bear southern boundary. Road users would be little affected due to filtering effect of lime avenue Other Other factors borders Flood Zone 3 area along its eastern edge Potential for landscape enhancement consider listing house and TPOing lime avenue Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B889 LCP/Zone Wo07 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of an area of low-lying mixed arable and pastoral farmland adjacent to the floodplain of the River Alne and north of Wootton Wawen and Wootton Hall. Through most of the zone there are views across it, filtered by occasionally dense riparian vegetation. At the southern end a small ridge blocks east/west views, so that there are no views of the Wootton Hall static caravan site from the A3400 or zone WO04 immediately to the south. The zone is part of the wider farmed landscape and integral to the river valley; it is unrelated to the settlement, despite the presence of Manor Farm and its listed buildings at its southern end. It is therefore considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of an area of low-lying mixed arable and pastoral farmland adjacent to the floodplain of the River Alne and north of Wootton Wawen and Wootton Hall. Through most of the zone there are views across it, filtered by occasionally dense riparian vegetation. At the southern end a small ridge blocks east/west views, so that there are no views of the Wootton Hall static caravan site from the A3400 or zone WO04 immediately to the south. The zone is part of the wider farmed landscape and integral to the river valley; it is unrelated to the settlement, despite the presence of Manor Farm and its listed buildings at its southern end. It is therefore considered inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Mixed farming Pattern Large_semi-regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover mix of pasture and arable Field boundaries

B890 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern Manor Farm and associated buildings at southern end Other built features - Presence of water dense riparian vegetation along stream; adjacent to river Alne and lakeSense of enclosure open Scale medium Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments wide very shallow river valley with wooded ridges as distant skylines to east and west; small ridge at southern end blocks views of area around Wootton Hall from west and A3400. Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments viewed as part of wider rural landscape Tranquillity Noise sources roads other Views of development one side 180 Presence of people rare Summary medium Comments tranquillity would be higher in this rural area but for constant low traffic noise, occasional trains, and views of housing along A3400. No PROWs or roads in zone. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units B891 Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments - Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments eastern part of WO03 contributes to this zone's function in separating two areas of housing development Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge smooth/linear Comments listed buildings along A3400 near southern end of zone create visual unit with Manor House Farm when viewed from the north. Within zone there are views of the recent development along the A3400 to the north of Wootton Wawen. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments rural residence is Manor Farm (listed buildings), with SAM near to southern boundary. Urban residences include several listed buildings as well as modern linear development along A3400 to west of zone across eastern part of WO03. Other Other factors residents at extreme northern end of Wootton Hall site may have views into this zone. Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B892 LCP/Zone Wo08 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises several regular shaped fields, used for pasture to the south east of the settlement, and bordered on its west side by the floodplain of the River Alne and on the east by Pennyford Lane. The land here drops gently from the road towards the river. It forms part of the wider pastoral landscape of the broad river valley, with its mature trees such as willow in the wetter areas and oaks in the hedgerows. It includes Field Farm which accommodates some light industrial motor-related businesses, and a horse sanctuary, which detracts from the overall tranquillity and rural character of the area to an extent, especially from Pennyford Lane, although screened from the north by a maturing woodland block. Across the river runs the long distance footpath, the Centenary Way. The zone is quite visible from longer views from across the valley such as from the point where Stratford Road crosses the railway, and with views northwards to the church tower. Due to its integral relationship to the wider pastoral landscape of the valley floor, its separation from the settlement and contribution to the setting of centenary Way the zone is not considered appropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Enhanced native hedge and tree screening is recommended south of Field Farm. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high/medium This zone comprises several regular shaped fields, used for pasture to the south east of the settlement, and bordered on its west side by the floodplain of the River Alne and on the east by Pennyford Lane. The land here drops gently from the road towards the river. It forms part of the wider pastoral landscape of the broad river valley, with its mature trees such as willow in the wetter areas and oaks in the hedgerows. It includes Field Farm which accommodates some light industrial motor-related businesses, and a horse sanctuary, which detracts from the overall tranquillity and rural character of the area to an extent, especially from Pennyford Lane, although screened from the north by a maturing woodland block. Across the river runs the long distance footpath, the Centenary Way. The zone is quite visible from longer views from across the valley such as from the point where Stratford Road crosses the railway, and with views northwards to the church tower. Due to its integral relationship to the wider pastoral landscape of the valley floor, its separation from the settlement and contribution to the setting of centenary Way the zone is not considered appropriate for commercial development, with Field Farm considered to be incongruous. Enhanced native hedge and tree screening is recommended south of Field Farm. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations

B893 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern one farm used as car breakers, one listed building Other built features - Presence of water floodplain Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors Hall Farm Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments views from Pennyford Lane, Centenary Way and from across valley to west

B894 Tranquillity Noise sources roads industry Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium/low Comments a pastoral landscape generally remote from settlement but noise and views to car breakers Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms pastoral area south of settlement and integrated with wider valley landscape; views to church tower Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge negative Form of edge moderately indented Comments Hall Farm at northern edge Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments views from Pennyford Lane, Centenary Way and from across valley to west Other Other factors adjoins floodplain Potential for landscape enhancement additional screening to south side of Hall Farm - 20m native hedge and tree belt Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B895 LCP/Zone Wo09 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development medium This zone comprises several small pasture fields, in two parts. The larger part is south of Stratford Road and straddles Pennyford Lane. The land here drops gently towards the river, and appears to be used as a horse paddock, with gappy hedgerows and other small orchard trees, and bordered on the north west side by three dwellings with associated stables in mature gardens. It lies close to the River Alne and the Centenary Way long distance footpath. A small part of this southern area lies west of Pennyford Lane and adjacent to the Stratford upon Avon canal, and comprises rough ground with some scrubby vegetation. The northern area lies just north of the Stratford Road and west of the canal, and comprises a pasture field which appears to be little used, but may be part o the garden of the dwelling to its north. This small area appears slightly elevated from the Stratford Road and has mature vegetation around most of its edges. There are glimpses into this area from the canal towpath, close to the canal aqueduct which is a scheduled ancient monument. Both areas adjoin the Wootton Wawen Conservation Area. The areas lie to the east of the centre of the settlement, where there is a cluster of properties including listed buildings close to the Stratford Road. In considering development potential, there is an argument that the permeability of space this area and as visible from the canal should be maintained. However, a very small number of dwellings could be considered if designed with care. On the southern area, the northerly field could accommodate up to three new dwellings, but no further development such as in the south field is recommended in order to maintain an open area south of the settlement as perceived in particular from Centenary Way and to avoid coalescence of the settlement with Hall Farm. On the northern area, a further two dwellings could be considered. New development should respect the pattern of detached, large houses at low density, and a screen of native hedgerow species should be planted on the south east edge of the northern area and the south west edge of the southern area, both to be outside the curtilage of private dwellings and protected by a planning condition to allow them to mature.The zone is in Green Belt which is a constraint on development generally. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises several small pasture fields, in two parts. The larger part is south of Stratford Road and straddles Pennyford Lane. The land here drops gently towards the river, and appears to be used as a horse paddock, with gappy hedgerows and other small orchard trees, and bordered on the north west side by three dwellings with associated stables in mature gardens. It lies close to the River Alne and the Centenary Way long distance footpath. A small part of this southern area lies west of Pennyford Lane and adjacent to the Stratford upon Avon canal, and comprises rough ground with some scrubby vegetation. The northern area lies just north of the Stratford Road and west of the canal, and comprises a pasture field which appears to be little used, but may be part o the garden of the dwelling to its north. This small area appears slightly elevated from the Stratford Road and has mature vegetation around most of its edges. There are glimpses into this area from the canal towpath, close to the canal aqueduct which is a scheduled ancient monument. Both areas adjoin the Wootton Wawen Conservation Area and are within the Green Belt. The areas lie to the east of the centre of the settlement, where there is a cluster of properties including listed buildings close to the Stratford Road. Due to the scale of the spaces available and the adjoining residential properties the zone is not considered suitable for commercial development.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development.

B896 Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Small/medium_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform gently sloping Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees

B897 Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features adjacent to canal and aqueduct Presence of water canal Scale small Sense of enclosure enclosed Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments - Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation low ...to key features ...from key place Comments area are largely screened from view except some from riverside (south area) and canal (north area)

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary medium Comments enclosed sites with mature trees but road noise and views of development Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments pasture fields appear to be related to use by adjacent dwellings Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments mature trees are a strong feature especially from canal and Stratford Road Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments mature gardens of large dwellings Receptors B898 Receptors Sensitivity urban residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments dwellings and from riverside (south area) and canal (north area) Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development see notes on residential development on density and screening

B899 LCP/Zone Wo10 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of mixed farmland on slightly sloping land between the River Alne and the Stratford-on-Avon canal, which lies on higher ground to the east of Wootton Hall. At least part of it was formerly parkland associated with the Hall, the remaining relic being the spur of woodland and formal pond towards the centre of the zone. Fields are medium in size and gently sloping towards the river, with variable but generally good hedges, wide verges and many hedgerow trees, mainly oak. It is unrelated to the settlement and the canal along its eastern boundary makes as little impression as the static caravan site around Wootton Hall - none of it is visible, due mainly to dense vegetation along the boundary with WO05. Given that this zone is part of the wider farmed landscape and has no apparent relationship, visual or functional, to the settlement, it is considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of mixed farmland to the east of Wootton Hall and adjacent to the shallow valley of the River Alne. At least part of it was formerly parkland associated with the Hall, the remaining relic being the spur of woodland and formal pond towards the centre of the zone. Fields are medium in size and gently sloping towards the river, with variable but generally good hedges, wide verges and many hedgerow trees, mainly oak. It is unrelated to the settlement and the canal along its eastern boundary makes as little impression as the static caravan site around Wootton Hall - none of it is visible, due mainly to dense vegetation along the boundary with WO05. Given that this zone is part of the wider farmed landscape and has no apparent relationship, visual or functional, to the settlement, it is considered inappropriate for commercial development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics B900 Landform sloping down westwards to River Alne Landcover mix of arable and pasture fields Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features none Presence of water floodplain of river Alne abuts western boundary; Stratford- upon-Avon canalSense abuts of enclosureeastern boundary;open relic parkland pond in centre (associated with Wootton Hall) Scale medium Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments local skyline is wooded ridge to south east Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments zone open to view but with strong boundary vegetation

Tranquillity Noise sources roads people Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments road noise is low; users of PROW along towpath infrequent Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units; PROW along B901 towpath on eastern boundary Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments unrelated visually to settlement Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments visual continuity with WO05 Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge moderately indented Comments boundary and buildings not visible from within site or nearby road Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths medium roads/rail/cycleways medium Comments Lucy's Farm and Austy Manor may have views of zone, filtered by canalside vegetation; listed buildings adjacent to western boundary are bridges over canalised river. Urban residents densely screened by boundary vegetation and landform.Views from PROW along canal filtered or blocked by canalside vegetation. Clearest views from Pettiford Lane through centre of zone. Other Other factors Flood Zone 3 along entire western boundary Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B902 LCP/Zone Wo11 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone comprises the undulating valley slopes rising up from the settlement and Stratford upon Avon canal to the east and divided by the Stratford Road. To the south of the road there are two large regular shaped fields used for pasture . To the north, there are two further pasture fields, one relatively small by the canal. The land forms the skyline in views from the canal. There is a small copse of partly dead poplars , and mature hedgerows. The area adjoins an area of ancient woodland in the south east corner. The canal aqueduct adjacent is listed and the zone adjoins the northern corner at the edge of the Wootton Wawen Conservation Area. Commercial uses including a pub extend up the hill south of the canal. These appear to intrude somewhat into the wider countryside and are not considered to form a precedent for further development. The zone is a reasonably tranquil area, although affected by some road noise. Due to the zone's character forming part of the wider open pastoral valley sides, its role as setting to the canal and listed aqueduct and forming the local skyline it is not considered appropriate for housing development.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone comprises the undulating valley slopes rising up from the settlement and Stratford upon Avon canal to the east and divided by the Stratford Road. To the south of the road there are two large regular shaped fields used for pasture . To the north, there are two further pasture fields, one relatively small by the canal. The land forms the skyline in views from the canal. There is a small copse of partly dead poplars , and mature hedgerows. The area adjoins an area of ancient woodland in the south east corner. The canal aqueduct adjacent is listed and the zone adjoins the northern corner at the edge of the Wootton Wawen Conservation Area. Commercial uses including a pub extend up the hill south of the canal. These appear to intrude somewhat into the wider countryside and are not considered to form a precedent for further development. The zone is a reasonably tranquil area, although affected by some road noise. Due to the zone's character forming part of the wider open pastoral valley sides, its role as setting to the canal and listed aqueduct and forming the local skyline it is not considered appropriate for commercial development.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock lowlands Ground type Loamy Brown soils Land cover Ancient wooded land Settlement pattern Dispersed with large estates LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity R1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Pastoral Pattern Large_regular Origin Assarting Designations

B903 Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform genty undulating Landcover pasture Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern none Other built features canal Presence of water canal, ponds Scale medium Sense of enclosure framed Diversity uniform Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments skyine of pasture and trees as viewed from canal Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments from canal and wider views from west side of valley

B904 Tranquillity Noise sources roads Views of development some Presence of people infrequent Summary high/medium Comments some road noise and boats and walkers on canal Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be part of wider farmed unit Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments forms pastoral area south east of settlement and integrated with wider valley landscape Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments - Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge moderately indented Comments several dwellings only on northern edges Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high long distance/public footpaths high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments main views from adjacent dwellings and canal Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement improve hedgerow management Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B905 LCP/Zone Wo12 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of a linear sequence of small/medium regular fields to the east of the A3400 and north of Wootton Wawen. The fields are in use variously as garden, pasture, sports field and arable. There is a single dwelling within the zone, and linear housing along part of its western boundary, from which there are likely to be views into the zone. From the wider landscape to the east, across the floodplain of the river Alne, there are views of the zone filtered by vegetation within the floodplain. The northern part of the zone serves as a separation between two settlements. The settled area immediately adjacent to the zone is neither Henley in Arden nor Wootton Wawen. Any development here would serve to reduce the existing tenuous separation and increase the density of an area of settlement that has no cohesion or centre. It is therefore considered inappropriate for housing development.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of a linear sequence of small/medium regular fields to the east of the A3400 and north of Wootton Wawen. The fields are in use variously as garden, pasture, sports field and arable. There is a single dwelling within the zone, and linear housing along part of its western boundary, from which there are likely to be views into the zone. From the wider landscape to the east, across the floodplain of the river Alne, there are views of the zone filtered by vegetation within the floodplain. The northern part of the zone serves as a separation between two settlements. The settled area immediately adjacent to the zone is neither Henley in Arden nor Wootton Wawen. Any development here would serve to reduce the existing tenuous separation and increase the density of an area of settlement that has no cohesion or centre. It is therefore considered inappropriate for commercial development, which would also be visible within the wider landscape to the east as a variation from the existing pattern of housing.The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves

B906 Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover mix of arable, pasture and green space Field boundaries Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern one house Other built features structures associated with sports fields Presence of water adjacent to floodplain of river Alne along part of eastern boundary Sense of enclosure enclosed Scale small medium Diversity diverse Skyline Prominence/ importance not applicable Complexity Comments skylines to east and west are wooded ridges at a distance - very broad, shallow valley Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation high ...to key features ...from key place Comments much of the site is clearly visible from areas to the east, such as Blackford Mill Farm, despite fairly dense vegetation along the eastern boundary Tranquillity Noise sources roads other

B907 Views of development one side 180 Presence of people frequent Summary medium/low Comments constant noise from traffic on the A3400 and occasional train noise; no PROWs; intense use of sports fields. Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units with some settlement fringe uses Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting? Comments relates visually to wider landscape; roadside vegetation gives rural, not urban appearance, behind which zone is almost hidden. Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments development of WO07 would landlock WO12; development here would be seen from east as increasing settlement density Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge positive Form of edge smooth/linear Comments linear sequence of quite large houses with fairly extensive, well vegetated grounds, so fairly well screened from view to east and west. Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high roads/rail/cycleways medium

Comments outlying farms are rural receptors; urban receptors are house within zone and linear housing along A3400, which will have rear views over zone Other Other factors part adjacent to Flood Zone 3 (River Alne); TPO'd poplar at southern end of linear housing is prominent feature in wider landscape Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B908 LCP/Zone Wo13 Settlement: Wootton Wawen Landscape sensitivity to housing development high/medium This zone consists of two arable fields on flat land between Wootton Wawen and Henley in Arden, and between the A3400 and the railway. The zone also contains two large single dwellings which both have well vegetated boundaries. The road boundary is dense, with many hedgerow trees, but there is a perception for road users of this zone being open space between the two settlements. From houses to the south of this zone there are clear views from rear gardens, and there are also views in from housing along the eastern side of the A3400. Given this zone's significance in preventing the coalescence of two settlements, it is considered inappropriate for housing development. The zone is also in Green Belt which is an additional constraint on development. Landscape sensitivity to commercial development high This zone consists of two arable fields on flat land to the west of the A3400 between Wootton Wawen and Henley in Arden, with the railway forming its western boundary. The zone also contains two large single dwellings which both have well vegetated boundaries. The road boundary is dense, with many hedgerow trees, but there is a perception for road users of this zone being open space between the two settlements. From houses to the south of this zone there are clear views from rear gardens, and there are also views in from housing along the eastern side of the A3400. Given this zone's Green Belt designation and its significance in preventing the coalescence of two settlements, it is considered inappropriate for commercial development. Landscape characteristics LDU level Physiographic Soft rock vales & valleys Ground type Loamy gleys Land cover Ancient wooded farmlands Settlement pattern Clustered with estate farms LDU level Cultural sensitivity H2 Ecological sensitivity C2 Visual sensitivity L1 Land Cover Parcel data Land Use Cropping Pattern Medium/large_regular Origin Cultivated Designations Landscape/planning Green Belt Parks, Gardens and Amenity Green Spaces Ancient woodland TPO Biodiversity SSSI Local Wildlife Sites Local Nature Reserves Warks Wildlife Trust Reserves Historic/archaeology Cons. Area SAMs Historic Parks/Gardens Listed Buildings Registered Battlefield Other Flood Characteristics Landform flat Landcover arable Field boundaries

B909 Type Hedgerows Hedgebanks Stone walls Wet ditches Species Thorn Elm Mixed Ancient Condition Good Poor Redundant Relic Management Trimmed Outgrown Mixed Hedge/Stream Trees Extent Dense Scattered Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Other Trees Extent Prominent Apparent Insignificant None Age of mixture Mixed Age Overmature Immature Patch Survival Extent Widespread Localised Relic Management Intense Traditional Neglected Ecological corridors Condition Intact Declining Fragmented Intensity of Use Impact High Moderate Low Pattern Settlement pattern two dwellings Other built features - Presence of water - Scale medium Sense of enclosure open Diversity simple Skyline Prominence/ importance prominent Complexity simple Comments wooded ridge to west Key views To settlement False From settlement False Landmarks - Detractors - Intervisibility Site observation medium ...to key features ...from key place Comments clear views across site but strong boundary vegetation

Tranquillity Noise sources roads other Views of development many 270 Presence of people occasional Summary medium/low Comments constant traffic noise on busy A3400 and occasional train; views of settlement on many sides Functional relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Corridor? Comments appears to be managed as part of wider farmed units; PROW along small southern boundary Visual relationship of area with settlement, wider landscape or adjacent assessed area Setting?

B910 Comments serves to separate Wootton Wawen and Henley in Arden

serves to maintain separation of Wootton Wawen and Henley in Arden at northern end, although southern end is hidden behind housing and boundary vegetation Are adjacent assessed areas mutually reliant...... visually? ...functionally? Comments no Settlement edge Pre C20 edge C20-21 edge Nature of edge neutral Form of edge smooth/linear Comments houses on May's Hill back onto zone; houses on A3400 face zone across road Receptors Receptors Sensitivity rural residents high urban residents high long distance/public footpaths medium/low roads/rail/cycleways medium/low Comments rural residences are two within site; urban residents either have back garden views of zone or face it across a busy road. PROW users have only a short section in zone which is otherwise within settlement. Road users would be conscious of change and would perceive Henrly in Arden and Wootton Wawen as single settlement. Other Other factors - Potential for landscape enhancement - Potential mitigation if area potentially suitable for development -

B911 Final Report Landscape Sensitivity Study for Stratford-on-Avon District PART C

APPENDIX 1

GLOSSARY 1. Zone Sensitivities and Capacities 2. Zone Sensitivities and Capacities

3. Zone Sensitivities and Capacities 4. Zone Sensitivities and Capacities

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Final Report Landscape Sensitivity Study for Stratford-on-Avon District

White Consultants C2 Final/June 2012 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Note: This glossary is not a complete coverage of all words or terms used in the study. For instance it does not cover technical geological, ecological or historical landscape terms. Rather, it addresses those terms used as part of this method or in the descriptions, where meanings diverge from common parlance or are not explained in the method statement.

Amenity (Planting)- planting to provide environmental benefit such as decorative or screen planting.

Analysis- the process of dividing up the landscape into its component parts to gain a better understanding of it.

Ancient Woodland- land continuously wooded since AD 1600. It is an extremely valuable ecological resource, usually with a high diversity of flora and fauna.

Apparent- object visible in the landscape.

Approach- the step-by-step process by which landscape assessment is undertaken.

Arable- land used for growing crops other than grass or woody species.

Assessment- term to describe all the various ways of looking at, analysing, evaluating and describing the landscape.

Biodiversity- the variety of life including all the different habitats and species in the world.

Conservation- the protection and careful management of natural and built resources and the environment.

Carr- woodland in waterlogged terrain. Characteristic species include alder, willow and sallow.

Character- see Landscape Character.

Characteristics- elements, features and qualities which make a particular contribution to distinctive character.

Character Area see landscape character area [CA]- Characterisation- the process of identifying areas of similar character, classifying and mapping them and describing their character.

Complexity- [in the context of describing a skyline]how varied or complicated the skyline is from dead flat with even vegetation at one end of the scale to mountainous with varied vegetation at the other.

Condition- the degree to which a landscape is soundly managed, is fit for purpose or achieves optimum biodiversity.

Coppicing- the traditional method of woodland management in which trees are

C3 cut down near to the ground to encourage the production of long, straight shoots that can be harvested.

Consistent- relatively unchanging element or pattern across a given area of landscape.

Cultural pattern- expression of the historic pattern of enclosure and rural settlement.

Cultural sensitivity- reflects the relative time depth (or continuity) of a landscape through history, and the degree to which its characteristics [such as hedgerows and settlements] are exhibited in the landscape (consistency).

Diversity- [in terms of the function of an area] the variety of different functions of an area.

Dominant- main defining feature or pattern.

Ecological reflects the extent of survival and intactness of semi-natural sensitivity- habitats or patches [areas].

Element- individual component parts of the landscape such as field boundaries, woodlands, patches of similar vegetation, outbuildings, structures and rock outcrops.

Feature- prominent eye catching elements e.g. wooded hill top or chapel.

Field Boundary- the defined edge of a field whether fence, hedge, bank, ditch or wall.

Field Size - Large 2 Ha Above, Medium Around 1.5 Ha, Small Less Than 1 Ha.

Geology- the study of the origin, structure, composition and history of the Earth together with the processes that have led to its present state.

Ground Type- expression of the soil forming environment and its influence in determining the surface pattern of vegetation and land use.

Hedge- fence of shrubs or low trees, living or dead, or of turf or stone. Though strictly a row of bushes forming a hedge, hedgerow has been taken to mean the same as a hedge.

Hedge bank- earth bank or mound relating to a hedge.

Horticulture- intensive form of cropping, such as vegetables or fruit.

Improved [in addition of fertiliser and, in the case of pasture, reseeding with relation to soils or more productive grass species. pasture]-

Inherent- dictionary definition- ‘existing as an inseparable part’. In the context of sensitivity means the sensitivity of the landscape zone itself with all its component elements and features rather than its

C4 relationship with adjacent zones.

Joint Character now called National Character Area Area-

Landcover- combinations of natural and man-made elements including vegetation that cover the land surface.

Land cover parcel- Land Cover Parcels are discrete areas of land nested within a larger [LCP] LDU reflecting variations in the physical character of the land. Bounded by roads, railways, water courses and parish boundaries, these units define areas with similar patterns of land use, field pattern and tree cover.

Landscape- primarily the visual appearance of the land including its shape, form and colours. However, landscape is not purely a visual phenomena. The landscape relies on a range of other aspects including geology, landform, soils, ecology, archaeology, landscape history, land use, settlement character and pattern and cultural associations.

Landscape the degree to which a landscape/seascape is able to accept change Capacity- without significant effects on its overall character, or overall change of landscape/seascape character type.

Landscape distinct and relatively homogenous unit of land, each defined by Description Unit four attributes- physiography and ground type, landcover and [LDU]- cultural pattern.

Landform- combinations of slope and elevation which combine to give shape and form to the land.

Landscape a distinct, recognisable and consistent pattern of elements, Character- features and qualities in the landscape that makes one landscape different from another, rather than better or worse.

Landscape area with common characteristics- in this study it is made up of a Character Area number of adjacent landscape description units with common [CA]- perceptual and other characteristics.

Landscape The overall stock of the landscape and its component parts. [The Resource- landscape considered as a measurable finite resource like any other eg minerals, land, water].

Landscape the sensitivity of the landscape to a particular type of change or Sensitivity- development. It is defined in terms of the interactions between the landscape itself, the way it is perceived and the nature of the development.

Landscape value- the relative value that is attached to different landscapes. A landscape may be valued by different communities of interest for many different reasons. These can include scenic beauty, tranquillity, wildness, special cultural associations, the presence of conservation interests, rarity or the existence of a consensus about

C5 importance, either nationally or locally. Some areas will be designated to express their value.

Mixed Farmland- a combination of arable and pastoral farmland.

Mosaic- mix of different landcovers at a fine grain such as woodland, pasture and heath.

National Character area of land [one of 159] based on broad landscape character Area- defined by a national landscape character assessment in 1990s for the Countryside Agency corresponding with nationally derived Natural Areas defined by English Nature eg Cotswolds.

Objective- method of assessment in which personal feelings and opinions do not influence characterisation.

Outcrop- the area where a particular rock appears at the surface.

Pastoral- land down to grass either grazed by animals or for cutting.

Physiography- expression of the shape and structure of the land surface as influenced both by the nature of the underlying geology and the effect of geomorphological processes.

Polygon- discrete digitised area in a geographic information system[GIS].

Prominent- noticeable feature or pattern in the landscape.

Protect- to keep from harm.

Qualities- aesthetic [objective visible patterns]or perceptual [ subjective responses by the landscape assessor] attributes of the landscape such as those relating to scale or tranquillity respectively.

Regional Character see National Character Areas Areas-

Receptor- receptors [in this report] are defined as people in a variety of different situations who can experience views within an area and who may be affected by change or development. Receptors can include urban or rural residents, users of public footpaths, roads, rail or cycleways.

Resource- see landscape resource.

Restore- repair or renew.

Riparian- vegetation associated with the water body, usually a river or stream.

Semi-natural any type of vegetation that has been influenced by human vegetation- activities, either directly or indirectly. The term is usually applied to areas which are reverting to nature due to lack of management.

C6 Sense Of Place- the character of a place that makes it locally distinctive ie different from other places.

Sensory- that which is received through the senses ie sight, hearing, smell, touch.

Settlement- all dwellings/habitations, whether single or clustered in cities, towns and villages.

Settlement the predominant pattern of settlement in an area. Pattern- Subjective- method of assessment in which personal views and reaction are used in the characterisation process.

Topography- term used to describe the features of the Earth's surface.

Value- see landscape value

Vernacular- built in the local style, from local materials.

Visual Impacts- the likely visual effects that would result from a development proposal or change in land management.

Visual sensitivity- visual sensitivity or ‘visibility’ is the third component of landscape sensitivity, and is a measure of the degree to which change is likely to cause a visual impact within a particular landscape.

Abbreviations C20 20th century AOD Above Ordnance Datum AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty BAP Biodiversity Action Plan CA Character area GIS Geographic information system NCA National character area LBAP Local Biodiversity Action Plan LCA Landscape character assessment LCP Land cover parcel LDU Landscape description unit LNR Local Nature Reserve LWS Local Wildlife Site PSAC Provisional Special Area of Conservation SAC Special Area of Conservation SAM Scheduled Ancient Monument SMR Scheduled Monument Record SPA Special Protection Area SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest