Historic Environment Assessment Client: Sedgemoor District Council Prepared by: Steven Membery Approved by: Bob Croft Rev Number Description Author Checked Date 4 Final S. Membery B. Croft 20/01/17 T. James 18/01/17 1 Historic Environment Assessment Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4 Summary Statements ................................................................................................... 4 Assessment Background ............................................................................................. 7 Assessment Methodology ........................................................................................... 7 2 Bridgwater ........................................................................................................................ 12 3 Bridgwater East ................................................................................................................ 15 Bridgwater East Site options (Sites C and D) ........................................................... 16 4 Bridgwater South .............................................................................................................. 17 Site E: Land south of Dawes Farm ........................................................................... 18 Site F: Land at Shortlands Farm ................................................................................ 19 Site G: Bridgwater Gateway Phase 2 ........................................................................ 22 Site L: Huntworth J24 ............................................................................................... 25 5 Bridgwater West ............................................................................................................... 36 Site A: Cokerhurst Farm, Wembdon and land south of A39, Durleigh .................... 37 6 Burnham on Sea & Highbridge ........................................................................................ 45 Site A: Land north of Mulholland Way .................................................................... 49 Site B: Brue Farm extension ..................................................................................... 53 Site C: Land east of Isleport Lane ............................................................................. 60 Site D: Land north of Stoddens Farm........................................................................ 64 7 Cheddar Sites Options ...................................................................................................... 71 Archaeology and History .......................................................................................... 72 Site A: Yeo Valley .................................................................................................... 73 Site B: Land west of Upper New Road ..................................................................... 74 Site C: Round Oak Farm ........................................................................................... 76 Site D: Venn’s Gate................................................................................................... 77 Site E: Sharpham Road/Hellier’s Lane ..................................................................... 80 Site H: Land to the West of Cheddar Business Park ................................................. 81 Area I: Winchester Farm ........................................................................................... 82 8 North Petherton Site Options ............................................................................................ 83 Sites A, B and C ........................................................................................................ 85 Site D: Sellick’s Lane/Newton Road ........................................................................ 89 2 Historic Environment Assessment Site F: Park Lane ....................................................................................................... 96 9 Tier 2 Settlements ............................................................................................................. 99 Axbridge .................................................................................................................... 99 Cannington .............................................................................................................. 100 Nether Stowey ......................................................................................................... 101 Puriton ..................................................................................................................... 102 Wedmore ................................................................................................................. 103 Woolavington .......................................................................................................... 106 3 Historic Environment Assessment 1. Introduction This assessment has been carried out to ensure sites in the emerging Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan are in accordance with the requirements concerning the historic environment as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the National Planning Practice Guide (NPPG) and relevant Historic England practice guides. The assessment covers the sites of Tier 1 settlements by identifying heritage assets and outlining and qualifying potential impacts. Requirements for further information such as archaeological evaluation or the submission of Heritage Statements are identified where impacts are envisaged. The assessment addresses the Tier 2 settlements in terms of Development Management policies. Summary Statements Sites have been assessed for potential impacts on heritage assets (archaeological, built and historic character) using appropriate data sets. Sites with potential for as of yet undiscovered assets with archaeological interest have been identified and the requirements for further evaluation prior to determination of future planning applications have been described. On sites containing, or near designated assets an appraisal of the assets and their settings has been carried out. The summary results of these assessments are as follows: Bridgwater East Sites C and D have low overall archaeological potential but may contain paleo- environmental material that contains evidence relating to past environments. Therefore, it may be appropriate to attach a condition to permissions requiring retrieval and analysis of such material. This would however, depend on the nature of the development and the level of impact. Bridgwater South Site E has no historic environment issues. Site F has the potential for buried archaeology relating to Roman period occupation/activity and further archaeological evaluation is required (geophysical survey and trial trench evaluation). An appropriate mitigation strategy should be designed based on the results of the evaluation. Site G has identified archaeology and potential for as of yet undiscovered remains. Some of the option area has already been evaluated and will require mitigation in the form of targeted excavation. Areas not yet evaluated will require geophysical survey and trial trench evaluation. An appropriate mitigation strategy should be designed based on the results of the evaluation. Site L has the potential for a Moderate/Large Impact on the visual setting of a listed building, The Hayes and a Moderate Impact on Huntworth House listed building. A Heritage Statement should be prepared and submitted with planning application. Mitigation measures would be required in order for this site to accord with the NPPF. 4 Historic Environment Assessment These measures may include requiring appropriate distance to be kept between the asset and the development as well as screening. Site L also has the potential for archaeology relating to prehistoric activity and further archaeological evaluation is required (geophysical survey and trial trench evaluation). An appropriate mitigation strategy should be designed based on the results of the evaluation. Bridgwater West Site A Western Extension contains identified archaeology relating to prehistoric settlement so mitigation in the form of archaeological excavation is required. A programme of archaeological evaluation will need to take place on the southern area of the site, including geophysical survey and trial trenching. This site has the potential for a Slight Effect on the visual setting of a listed building, Cokerhurst Farm. Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Site A has a potential for Roman period archaeology on the site as well as medieval ridge and furrow and an undated windmill mound. There will be a need for predetermination earthwork surveys and trial trenching to evaluate the potential archaeology. Site B has the potential for archaeological remains therefore survey and other recording/investigation will be required in order to conform with the NPPF paragraph 141. This would be achieved through attaching archaeological conditions to planning permissions. This site has the potential for a Neutral/Slight Effect on the visual setting of a listed building, Holcroft. Site C has the potential for archaeology relating to prehistoric activity and further archaeological evaluation is required (geophysical survey and trial trench evaluation). An appropriate mitigation strategy should be designed based on the results of the evaluation. Site D has the potential for archaeology relating