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LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AND CAPACITY STUDY

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10.0 EMP 9 – CONISBROUGH 10.1 Site Context The site is located on the Borough boundary to the west of the settlement of Conisborough. The EMP is split into two segments, a northern and southern area; the northern area has recently been developed wholly as an employment site. This assessment deals with the undeveloped southern segment. The site borders Hill Top Road and the residential areas of Conisbrough to the east. To the south and west the site abuts a public footpath and open agricultural fields, the northern boundary fronts the recently developed employment areas of the site. A site location plan is contained on Figure EMP 9.1a.

At a borough level, the site is located within LCA A1 ‘Conisborough and Denaby Coalfield Farmlands’ of the DMBC LCCA. The LCCA describes the area in detail but in summary; the LCA is defined by its slightly elevated landform and the underlying coal measures which cover the far western edge of the Borough. This rural area, which is a historic estate, Conisborough Parks, is predominately arable farmland with some pasture including horse grazing. The medium scale fields, divided by thick hedgerows with mature trees form an irregular patchwork. Tree cover is mostly alongside the watercourses, but there are also other occasional small areas of mixed deciduous woodland. The area has a strongly distinctive rural character which is disturbed on its edges by some modern intrusive elements such as mobile phone masts and the M18 motorway. The undulating topography creates both open and enclosed views and there are views to the wooded upper slopes on the limestone escarpment to the east.

There is no residential development within the site but the urban residential edge of Conisbrough is found to the eastern boundary and there are views over the valley to the large settlement of Mexborough.

10.2 Site Description The site is located on sloping arable fields on the southern valley side above the River Don. The undeveloped section of the site under assessment extends to approximately 11 ha; ground levels rise from 40 m AOD in the north of the site up to 65 m AOD on the southern boundary. The site consists of one medium sized arable field, the southern boundary abuts a footpath and a strip of plantation woodland planting, a relatively recent planting scheme, which screens low level views out of the site to the south. Within the central area of the EMP is a small woodland block, which may be the location for an air shaft for the below mine workings. The western boundary borders Denaby Wood, a local wildlife site. Views are possible from the site over the Don valley to the north and over the immediate warehouse developments of the industrial areas to the north on the descending land. Due to the topography, the units have been built on stepped level areas up the valley side. The course of Hill Top Road on the sites eastern boundary is vegetated with mature trees which help to buffer the road and the site from the residential areas.



Site work determined that the site was one distinct landscape character unit (LCU). The boundaries of the site are shown on Figure EMP 9a.

EMP 9.1 Due to developed nature of the northern site area, this LCU encompasses the whole site under assessment. The LCU is located on a sloping valley side with the steepest sections found to the south of the area where the site narrows. The whole site area is under arable production with the exception of

a linear woodland block to the northern boundary. The site encompasses one field and is bordered on the undeveloped sides by mature hedgerows and plantation blocks. Beyond the screening plantation to the south are open arable and grassland fields extending into the Rotherham district. The settlements of Denaby Main and Conisbrough are found beyond the eastern boundary, these areas are partly buffered by linear blocks of screen planting along the road. Although the site is small scale, consisting of only one field, the site is characteristic of that seen in the wider LCA which extends to the south and west. The rural character of the site is negatively affected by the encroachment of development up the valley side.

The landscape character sensitivity of this LCU is assessed to be Low.

10.3 Visual Sensitivity Due to the elevated nature of the site, on rising ground to the south, it has the potential to be highly visible. This extent of visibility is further reinforced when considering the visibility of the current development on the northern and lower segment of the site. Residential receptors would have views over the proposed site combined with glimpsed views from the passing Hill Top Road. Distant views may also be possible from Mexborough to the north west. Development is likely to be most visible on the southern half of the site as the landform steeply rises in the area. The central section of the site gently sloping and screened by Denaby Wood making it more suitable for development. Overall the site is assessed to have a Medium visual sensitivity.

10.4 Landscape Sensitivity The site consists of one field which limits the number of landscape characteristics present that could be affected. The recent development of the fields to the north of the site on the lower ground negatively impacts the landscape character of the site. The boundary between the two areas is open, steeply sloping, scrubland which merges into the northern edge of the LCU. The site as a whole can be said to be characteristic of the wider



landscape of the area but the northern edge of the site is degraded due to the adjacent development, lowering the landscape sensitivity here. The south eastern corner of the site, in line with Catterick Close, would be the most sensitive to development due to the elevated nature and regenerating characteristics of the area, extending into the fields to the south and the woodland of Denaby Thicks. Overall the site is assessed to have a Medium landscape sensitivity but with areas of low sensitivity to the northern boundary.

10.5 Landscape Value Within the site boundary there are few features of landscape value; the woodland block around the air shaft helps to break up the single field and part screen views to the employment areas from the residential areas to the east. Bordering the western edge of the site is Denaby Wood, a local wildlife site, this follows the descending valley side to Old Denaby, this area is also classified as a ‘local geological site’. The site provides a pleasant rural fringe to the properties on the western edge of Old Denaby and following the line of the road, is a distinctive boundary. At a local level the site is designated as Green Belt. Overall the site is assessed to have a Medium landscape value.

10.6 Mitigation Potential Should development of the site take place, the site presents the following opportunities for mitigation:

Focus development to the degraded northern fringe of the site and restrict development from the elevated southern segment (past Catterick Close), the scrubland of this area could be enhanced and enlarged to connect into surrounding woodland blocks;

Development should respect existing contours where possible, retain the original ground levels and develop in suitable level/gently sloping areas;

Retain the central woodland block around the airshaft; and

Should the area be developed provide a buffer zone/green corridor along Hill Top Road to help screen views between the residential areas.

The landscape features and mitigation opportunities are shown on Figure EMP 9b, Landscape Analysis Plan.

10.7 Landscape Capacity Assuming that the mitigation measures as outlined in the previous section are implemented, taking into account the landscape sensitivity of the area which is Medium and landscape value which is Medium, the landscape capacity of this site to accept employment development is Medium. Should development take place it is recommended that it is focussed to the northern, and lower half of the site where the landscape sensitivity would be lower.

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View north from the southern end of the site towards developed areas View south from the southern site boundary

View south over the existing developed area of the site View east from the central area of the site towards Denaby

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11.0 EMP 10 – ASKERN 11.1 Site Context The site is located to the central area of Askern, fronting the A19 trunk road (Doncaster Road). The northern area of the EMP contains a number of operating employment units. Due to the developed nature of this area, it will not be assessed as part of the landscape capacity study. The southern boundary adjoins a drainage ditch and open arable fields, the eastern boundary adjoins open scrubland and the main east coast railway line. A site location plan is contained on Figure EMP 10.1a.

At a borough level the site is located within F2 LCA ‘Owston to Sykehouse Settled Clay Farmlands’ of the DMBC LCCA. The LCCA describes the area in detail but in summary; the flat, simple landscape has views of large skies and a feeling of openness although ground level views are curtailed by hedgerows and trees. The heavy soils together with the once seasonal flooding with from the Rivers Went and Don has resulted in small scale pastoral agriculture with some hay fields and many thick species rich hedgerows which also contain frequent mature hedgerow trees. Some larger arable fields have been created by amalgamating fields which typically have more fragmented hedges. The area contains a network of water-filled drains sometimes forming field boundaries. Woodland cover is fairly sparse with a few small woodlands but there are larger areas of trees in the south west of the LCA. Farmsteads are scattered across the area. The winding network of narrow lanes affords no direct routes through the area. This contrasts with the straight lines of the used and disused railway lines and straight grassy embankments, and the A19 main road cutting straight through the LCA. There is an extensive public rights of way network including many green lanes.

There is no residential development within the site area, although there are some disused warehouse structures, but the western boundary fronts the residential areas of Instoneville, beyond the A19. The central shopping area

of Askern is to the north of the site, beyond the large pond, further housing areas are found to the north east of the site bordering the railway line.

11.2 Site Descriptions The site covers an area of regenerating scrubland, partially on the site of a historic open cast mine and subsequent landfill. The site area, excluding the developed areas amounts to approximately 8 ha. Landform within the site is low lying, approximately 5 m AOD, the southern site boundary borders the drainage ditch Thistle Goit, but an elevated flood embankment separates the site from the ditch. The site contains a number of access tracks and banks of scrubby hedgerow planting, Historically the area was a wet marshland that drained to the south into Thistle Goit. A public footpath follows the line of Thistle Goit on the southern boundary before connecting into a footpath that follows the eastern boundary to central Askern.



Excluding the already developed areas, fieldwork determined that the site was one complete landscape character unit (LCU). The boundaries are shown on Figure EMP 10a.

EMP 10.1 This small LCU encompasses all of the site area that is currently undeveloped. Although undeveloped the area has a regenerating feel of a derelict, previously demolished industrial site. There are few landscape features of note within the site boundary itself although the site has a wild naturalistic feel. The area is flat with an artificial embankment to the southern

boundary. This separates the site from the open agricultural fields to the south and the large woodland ‘Rushy Moor Plantation’ (a local wildlife site) to the south east. The site has a number of fragmented overgrown hawthorn hedges within it and open scrubby boundaries to the A19. The only development within the site is a small warehouse/barn structure in the central area. Detractors within the LCU include pile of rubble merging into the developed warehouse area to the north. Landform variations within the scrub areas indicate former land uses and evidence of built forms. The overgrown nature of the site restricts low level views creating a sense of enclosure. Due to the scrub nature of the site it is not considered to be characteristic of the wider F2 LCA.

The landscape character sensitivity of this LCU is assessed to be Low.

11.3 Visual Sensitivity Due to the positioning of the site it is bordered on the western side by the established residential areas of Instoneville and the A19. Development on the western edge would be highly visible at ground level. Views into the southern area of the site from agricultural areas would be screened by the embankment adjoining the drain. The eastern fringe of the site would be visible to footpath users and train travellers only. The northern boundary adjoins the existing less visually sensitive employment areas. Overall the site is assessed to have a Medium visual sensitivity.

11.4 Landscape Sensitivity The undeveloped southern segment of the site has a weak landscape structure, where the lack of management has led to an overgrown scrub land and Hawthorn habitat. The current landscape features would not be sensitive to redevelopment, as the northern edge is already developed this impacts negatively on the landscape character of the site. The few Hawthorn hedges within the site could be replaceable and incorporated into any development proposals. The southern site boundary adjoins open agricultural fields that are characteristic of the LCA, the embankment of the site and Thistle Goit



form a good physical and visual barrier separating the site from the wider landscape. Taking into account the local landscape character and visual sensitivity, the landscape sensitivity of the site is assessed to be Medium.

11.5 Landscape Value The small scale nature of the site, influenced by the former land uses, creates a scrub type regenerating landscape of limited landscape value. The site simply consists of overgrown grass fields and hedgerows that would benefit from management and enhancement to contribute to the local landscape character. At a local level the site is allocated for employment use, but is adjoining the Green Belt. The site is therefore assessed to have a Low landscape value.

11.6 Mitigation Potential Should development of the site take place the site presents the following opportunities for mitigation:

Focus development to the degraded northern areas of the site where development has previously been;

Limit development from southern boundary along the raised areas of the embankment, adjacent to Thistle Goit. This area could be converted into a green corridor along the water course with links into Rushy Moor Plantation. The area could link into the mature scrubland area to the rear of the retail outlet on the site boundary; and

Appropriate frontage design should be implemented along the prominent A19 corridor, provide a wide verge to the road with street tree planting, to help improve the appearance of the road corridor through the settlement.


11.7 Landscape Capacity Assuming that the mitigation measures as outlined in the previous section are implemented, and taking into account the landscape sensitivity of the area which is Medium, and the landscape value which is Low, the landscape capacity of this site to accept employment development is assessed to be High.

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12.0 EMP 11 – SOUTH ARMTHORPE 12.1 Site Context The site is located to the south of the residential areas of Armthorpe and Nutwell on the eastern edge of Doncaster. The agricultural area is bordered by the M18 motorway to the east, open agricultural fields to the village of Cantley to the south and the woodland and restored areas of the former Armthorpe (Markham Main) Colliery to the west. A busy local road, Nutwell Lane, runs through the site, connecting Nutwell in the north with Cantley to the south. The site is also assessed as part of a larger housing site; HOU 6 ‘South Armthorpe’. A location plan of the site is shown on Figure EMP 11A.

At a borough level the site is located within landscape character area H2 ‘Blaxton to Stainforth Sandland Heaths and Farmland’. The DMBC LCCA describes the character of the area in detail but in summary; The underlying geology is Sherwood sandstone overlain by gravel and sand drifts, giving rise to sandy stony soils, areas of occasional heathland, and a few remaining roadside patches of heathland bracken and gorse in the drier areas. There are occasional woodlands, and short lines of Lombardy poplars. The LCA is bisected by the M18 motorway; to its west there are larger urban settlements, many of which are almost merging; to its east the landscape is more rural and typified by intensively farmed, large scale arable fields drained by a network of geometrically arranged ditches. There are remnants of parkland between Barnby Dun and Dunscroft. Views are influenced by a combination of flat landform and presence of some trees, woodlands, hedgerows and many wooded skylines. Overall this is a rather diverse and, in places, rather indistinct landscape area, which is unified by the underlying geology, floodplain topography and almost extinct sandy heath land character.

Residential development within the site boundary is restricted to one farm; West Field Farm on the eastern boundary. The large urban areas of Nutwell and Armthorpe overlook the northern boundary of the site.

12.2 Site Description The site covers an area of agricultural land amounting to 95 ha, The area is largely open but encompasses a section of Ox Carr Wood in the southwest corner (a local wildlife site). Landform is generally flat, 8 m – 10 m AOD. Public access through the area is limited to two footpaths on the eastern and southern boundaries. A line of electricity pylons and the M18 motorway border the eastern site boundary.



Fieldwork determined that the site is one distinct landscape character unit (LCU). The illustrative boundaries are shown on the following plan and on Figure EMP 11A.

EMP 11.1 The LCU encompasses the whole site and the flat area of agricultural land is under arable crop production. Field sizes range from large in the central area of the site, bordering Nutwell Lane to medium on the western edge bordering the smaller scale fields and woodlands of the Low Farm area. Fields to the east are divided by grass verges, in contrast to the western area containing mature mixed hedgerows and hedge trees. A large amount of woodland is found beyond the site’s boundaries to the south and west which provides

enclosure and an attractive tree lined back drop when viewed from Nutwell Lane and the east. This contrasts with views to the east of the site towards a number of detracting features; the motorway corridor, water works and a line of electricity pylons, which run through the site. In the east, West Field Farm is bordered by a post and rail fence within which the grass fields are divided for horse grazing. The urban edge of Armthorpe and Nutwell are prominent to the northern site boundary, a number of properties gardens border the site with a variety of fence and hedge styles. The landscape beyond the southern boundary has a pleasant parkland feel, linking into the Cantley Hall and Home Farm (private estate) and the public park; Cantley Park and Sandall Beat Wood. Water within the LCU is found within a network of open field drains. The character of the area is distinctive in that there are a number of detractors to the east of Nutwell Lane, in contrast to the western areas which have a quiet rural outlook.

The landscape character sensitivity of this LCU is assessed to be Medium.

12.3 Visual Sensitivity Due to the generally flat nature of the site, and open nature of the eastern half, it is likely that any development in this area would be highly visible. The woodland cover of the western half of the site would help to screen and break up views, but there are few receptors in this area. The M18 and Nutwell Lane offer views over the site from the east. The residential areas of Armthorpe and Nutwell have views over the northern site area. Due to the flat nature it is likely that structure planting would soon grow to screen views of new development/detractors. The public footpaths along the site boundary and the informal network would all offer extensive views over the site but these are interrupted by the large mature hedgerows found in the western area of the site. Overall the site is assessed to have a Medium visual sensitivity.

12.4 Landscape Sensitivity The site has landscape features that would be sensitive to the development proposed but these are typical of the wider landscape character area, whilst



also having detracting features on the eastern edge with scope to improve the landscape structure. The woodland of the western area contributes to the setting of the eastern edge of Doncaster which forms a green link into the town centre through Sandall Beat Wood and the race course. The site is effectively part of a large green wedge connecting the wider countryside with the urban and town centre areas of the town. Taking into account the local landscape character and visual sensitivity, the landscape sensitivity of the landscape is assessed to be Medium.

12.5 Landscape Value This is a flat site at a prominent location on the urban edge of Doncaster, on a busy transport route. The site is characteristic of and contains features seen in the wider landscape character area, the western part of the site borders areas of increased areas of tree cover. The hedgerows within the site are classed as ‘historic’ and the woodland as a ‘local wildlife sites’. There are no designated public footpaths within the eastern area of the site but there is a network of unmarked tracks around the fields and woodlands utilised by local residents. Taking into account the landscape features and landscape character, the site is assessed to have a Medium landscape value.

12.6 Mitigation Potential The site presents the following opportunities for mitigation:

Should development take place; focus development to the eastern areas of the site where the landscape is more degraded and open, appropriate screening vegetation and buffers would be required to the residential, motorway and pylon corridors;

Provide appropriate boundary treatments to the adjoining residential areas to the north to respect the scale of the existing residential properties in the area;

Retain the mature field boundary system within the fields, integrate the hedgerows into a green corridor network/garden boundary treatments;

Provide an appropriate green buffer zone to the southern site boundary to prevent the convergence of the area with Cantley; and

Provide a buffer to the western boundary of the site, incorporate green links with and integrate public open space within the site with the colliery country park area, Sandall Beat Wood and Cantley Park to the south and west. This would provide an extensive network of public recreational areas, for the surrounding residential areas.


12.7 Landscape Capacity The overall landscape sensitivity of the site is Medium, and the landscape value is assessed to be Medium. Were the site to be developed and the mitigation proposals implemented, then the landscape capacity of the site to accept employment development is Medium. It should be noted that it would be preferable to develop the less sensitive and partially degraded areas of landscape to the eastern half of the site area (the Nutwell Lane corridor) over the higher sensitivity and more diverse landscape to, and bordering, the west of the site.

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13.0 SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT SITES The previous site assessments highlight that only one of the sites identified for assessment by DMBC has a high capacity to accept employment development of the scale proposed. This is largely due to the scale of the proposed development and the location of the sites in open landscapes with few or no development of comparable scale nearby that are already acting as detractors in the landscape.

The sites put forward for assessment are large and the overall landscape capacity scores have scored the sites as a whole. To differentiate between different areas of a site the assessment has, where appropriate, highlighted areas that would have a greater capacity to accept development as opposed to the whole site area. This detail is explained in the text (and highlighted on the drawings) and can be due to current and surrounding landscape features or by the possibilities of mitigation reducing the potential effects on landscape character.

Table 6: Summary of Employment Landscape Capacity Scores

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EMP 1

Medium, Medium, Medium, Low.

Low Medium Medium

Opportunities to provide landscape buffer and green corridors. Restrict development from the western area.

Medium Focus development to the eastern edge of the site near to the spoil heap and electricity transmission lines. Capacity on the western side of the site low (LCU 1.1)

EMP 2 Medium, Medium Medium Medium Medium

Provide buffer green corridor zone along the canal corridor. Restrict development from the eastern edges, focus (mitigated development) to the M180 corridor.

Medium

The northern edge of the site is highly sensitive to development due to the close proximity of the canal corridor and Thorne. Sections of the site are also assessed for housing capacity (HOU 11).

EMP 3 Medium, Medium, Medium

Medium Medium Medium

Retention of field networks and mature trees. Provide buffer and green corridor area to the residential fringe areas, locate development in previously developed areas first.

Medium Landscape condition to the east of M18 damaged due to historic and ongoing sand and gravel extraction.

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Medium Medium Medium western corner of the site extending to the landfill area only. Protect small scale hay meadows, green lanes and field boundaries of the central areas.

Medium take place the central undisturbed areas of the site would have a negligible capacity and the eastern areas a low capacity for development. Sections of the site also assessed for housing (HOU 12).

EMP 5 Medium Medium Medium High Restrict any development from the open fields to the west of the A1(M). Retain existing plantations

Low

Generally open areas of elevated landscape visible to surrounding receptors. Should development be necessary, the lower areas of the partially screened Stane Hill area would be the most appropriate location in this site.

EMP 6 Medium Medium Medium Medium

Restrict large scale development from the centre of Adwick-Le-Street and to the west of the railway line between the LWS area and Doncaster Lane; these areas may be suitable for appropriate smaller scale housing development.

Medium

The field within the Adwick-Le-Street Conservation Area bordering the church would have a Negligible capacity for employment. Part of this site is also assessed for housing capacity as the HOU 7 site.

EMP 7 Low Medium Medium Medium

Focus development away from the cemetery area of the site, prevent tall development from the fringes of the site that border residential areas, Consider extending the LWS out along the course of the railway to form a green corridor linking into the agricultural areas to the west of the A1.

Medium Low landscape capacity to the central area of the site around the cemetery. Part of this site is also assessed for housing capacity as the HOU 7 site.

EMP 8 Medium, Low Medium Medium Medium

Focus development in the already part developed corridor of EMP 8.2 on the approach to the airport,

Medium The part developed LCU 8.1 has a High Capacity (on the approach to the airport), and the undeveloped LCU 8.2 has a Low




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whilst retaining the mature hedgerow boundary system, Limit development from the open, agricultural areas of EMP 8.1 in the south of the site.

Capacity for development.

EMP 9 Low Medium Medium Medium

Focus development to the degraded northern fringe of the site and restrict development from the elevated southern segment (past Catterick Close), Retain the central woodland block around the airshaft;

Medium Greater landscape sensitivity to the northern boundary (less elevated and adjoining developed areas).

EMP 10 Low Medium Medium Low

Restrict development from southern boundary along the raised areas of the embankment, This area could be converted into a green corridor along the water course. Appropriate frontage design should be implemented along the prominent A19 corridor,

High This site has also been assessed for housing capacity as part of the HOU 8 site.

EMP 11 Medium Medium Medium Medium

Focus development to eastern areas where the landscape is more degraded and open. Appropriate screening vegetation and buffers would be required to the motorway and pylon corridor. Provide a buffer to the western boundary of the site, incorporate green links with and integrate public open space within the site.

Medium This site has also been assessed for housing capacity as part of the HOU 6 site.



When considering the overall landscape capacity of the sites to accommodate employment development it is also important to consider the cumulative impact of these sites upon the surrounding landscape. This report has not set out to assess this impact but as development inevitably takes place this will be an important consideration for the local authority. As it is currently proposed there is the potential for a string of large warehouse style development along the M18 corridor, from the A1 interchange in the south west to the M180 interchange in the northeast. This development potentially has the effect of forming a wall of warehouses and light industry separating the outer settlements of Doncaster from the wider countryside and villages beyond the M18.

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