Eggington Road, Etwall Development Framework Document April 2017 Barton Willmore Regent House Prince’s Gate 4 Homer Road Solihull B91 3QQ T: 0121 711 5151 F: 0121 711 5152 Desk Top Publishing and Graphic Design by Barton Willmore This artwork was printed on paper using fibre sourced from sustainable plantation wood from suppliers who practice sustainable management of forests in line with strict international standards. Pulp used in its manufacture is also Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF). Copyright The contents of this document must not be copied or reproduced in whole of in part without the written consent of Barton Willmore LLP. All plans are reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of HMSO. Crown copyright Reserved. Licence No. AR152684. J:\16000 - 16999\16900 - 16999\16967 - Land at Milverton Road, Warwick\A5\ Graphic Design\Documents\Development Framework Document Document Status: Final Revision: - Author: Various Authorised by: Kathryn Ventham Issue Date: April 2017 Job No: 22274 Contents 1.0 Introduction Purpose of this Document ................................................................... 4 The Site ................................................................................................ 5 2.0 Planning Policies National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) ....................................... 6 Emerging South Derbyshire Local Plan ................................................ 8 3.0 Etwall Village Profile and Facilities .................................................................. 10 4.0 Site Assessment Topography .......................................................................................... 12 Site Access .......................................................................................... 12 Archaeology and Cultural Heritage ...................................................... 12 Sustainable Transport .......................................................................... 14 Landscape and Visual .......................................................................... 16 Ecology ................................................................................................. 16 Flood Risk and Drainage ...................................................................... 17 Noise .................................................................................................... 17 Odour and Severn Trent Treatment Works ........................................... 17 Agricultural Land Quality ...................................................................... 18 Utilities .................................................................................................. 18 Summary of Assessment ...................................................................... 18 5.0 Development Framework Context Land Use and Amount ......................................................................... 20 Access ................................................................................................. 22 Sustainable Development Principles ................................................... 22 6.0 Landscape, Ecology & Drainage Landscape and Ecology Strategy ........................................................ 24 Drainage Strategy ................................................................................. 24 7.0 Summary Conclusions .......................................................................................... 26 4 1.0 Introduction This section describes the purpose of the Development Framework Document and the Site location. Purpose of this Document 1.3 Section 2 of this document explains the policy context behind the masterplan. Section 3 sets 1.1 This Development Framework Document (DFD) out the context of the settlement. Section 4 has been prepared by Barton Willmore on behalf includes the technical analysis work that has been of Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd who have land interests completed to date which have helped to define key to the west of Eggington Road, Etwall. The land Site features and those development opportunities interest which is the focus of this DFD is illustrated which have influenced the proposed pattern of in Figure 1.1 and 1.2 and is referred hereafter as future development. ‘the Site’. 1.4 An assessment of the development framework 1.2 Taylor Wimpey have been working on site context in terms of master planning is presented appraisal work and the promotion of the site in in Section 5. In Section 6 the main considerations conjunction with the submission of an outline in terms of landscape, drainage and ecology are planning application for the development of up to considered in preparing the wider master plan, 120 dwellings. This has enabled the production before a summary is provided at Section 7. of a comprehensive masterplan (Figure X.X) which is intended to guide the future development of the Site and support the achievement of a co-ordinated and comprehensive development. Figure 1.1> Wider Location Plans 5 The Site 1.7 The Site is not currently proposed for allocation in the emerging Local Plan Part 2, but is capable 1.5 Taylor Wimpey control the site located to of delivering up to 120 dwellings. Importantly, it the south-west of Etwall, with a total site area can do so whilst respecting the key characteristics measuring 7.9 hectares. of the Site. The Site remains outside the proposed settlement boundary for Etwall although 1.6 The Site is bounded by Eggington Road to the representations are made which demonstrate east, residential development along Chestnut Grove that the Site could be easily assimilated into the and The Bancroft to the north, Severn Trent Sewage settlement of Etwall with the inclusion of logical Works to the west and agricultural development and defensible boundaries to the Site and the wider and the A50 further to the south. Importantly settlement. all sides of the site have logical and permanent boundaries, which sensibly add to the built form of Etwall. Severn Trent Sewage Treatment Works STW access track Sustrans route Access track Figure 1.2> Site Location Plan 6 2.0 Planning Policies The planning policy context for the Site is highlighted in this Section, with particular regard given to those aspects of adopted and emerging policy which have influenced our initial land use proposals and framework masterplan. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) • Identify the size, type, tenure and range of housing that is required in particular 2.1 At the heart of the NPPF is a presumption in locations, reflecting local demand; and favour of sustainable development. For plan- making this means that local planning authorities • Where they have identified that affordable should positively seek opportunities to meet the housing is needed, set policies for meeting development needs of their area. Local Plans this need on site, unless off-site provision or should meet objectively assessed needs, with a financial contribution of broadly equivalent sufficient flexibility to adapt to rapid change, unless value can be robustly justified (for example any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly to improve or make more effective use of and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when the existing housing stock) and the agreed assessed against the policies in the NPPF taken as approach contributes to the objective of a whole; or specific policies in the NPPF indicate creating mixed and balanced communities. development should be restricted. Such policies should be sufficiently flexible to take account of changing market 2.2 NPPF paragraph 47 states that in order to conditions over time. boost significantly the supply of housing Local Planning Authorities should use their evidence base to ensure that their Local Plan meets the full objectively assessed needs for market and affordable housing in the housing market area, as far as is consistent with the policies set out in this Framework, including identifying key sites which are critical to the delivery of the housing strategy over the plan period. 2.3 NPPF paragraph 50 states that to deliver a wide choice of high quality homes, widen opportunities for home ownership and create sustainable, inclusive and mixed communities, local planning authorities should: • Plan for a mix of housing based on current and future demographic trends, market trends and the needs of different groups in the community (such as, but not limited to, families with children, older people, people with disabilities, service families and people wishing to build their own homes); Figure 2.1> National Planning Policy Framework 7 2.4 Paragraph 55 states that to promote sustainable 2.5 Local Plans are the key to delivering sustainable development in rural areas, housing should be development that reflects the vision and aspirations located where it will enhance or maintain the vitality of local communities. Local Plans must be of rural communities. For example, where there are prepared with the objective of contributing to the groups of smaller settlements, development in one achievement of sustainable development. Local village may support services in a village nearby. planning authorities should seek opportunities to achieve each of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, and net gains across three. Local Plans should be aspirational but realistic. They should address the spatial implications of economic, social and environmental change. Figure 2.1> National Planning Policy Framework Figure 2.2> Etwall Proposed Settlement Boundary Map 8