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Hart District Council Local Plan Site Assessment: Stage 4 – Detailed Site Assessment – SHL112 (B) – CEMEX, Eversley Confidential Draft 1.1 – July 2016

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DETAILED SITE ASSESSMENT PROFORMA

TABLE 1 – BASIC DETAILS AND PLANNING STATUS

Site Reference SHL112 (B) SHLAA sites included N/A

Parish EVERSLEY Site Name CEMEX (Site B)

Site size (hectares) 1.5 Ha Site Address Chequers Lane, Eversley Cross

Summary description of the site

SHL112 A and B form part of a much larger parcel of land within the ownership of CEMEX, however it is not proposed to develop the whole site for housing. The site promoter has proposed two areas of development for housing with the remaining area to be used for public amenity space and SANG mitigation land. Site B, is the smaller of the two areas proposed for housing development, it is located to the west of Chequers Lane, north of Hunter’s Lodge.

Planning Status There is no relevant planning history.

TABLE 2 - LANDOWNER / SITE PROMOTER INFORMATION

Summary The site promoters have released a ‘Design Concept’ document in October 2014, which sets out the aspiration to see two separate parts of the site developed as shown on the indicative masterplan below. This site proforma assesses the Site B area of SHL112 only, to the west of Chequers Lane (Eversley Cross). An initial transport appraisal was carried out for Site B, which outlined the need for a new access to be created from Chequers Lane, with improved sight lines for vehicle access.



Layout / Masterplan

Fig 1: Indicative Masterplan for SHL112 (A and B)

Site B

Site A



Overcoming constraints

Access: The limited development proposed at Site B is considered to take account of the constrained vehicular access capacity on Chequers Lane. SANG Mitigation/Public Ancillary Space: It is acknowledged that this site falls within the 5km zone of influence for the Thames Basin Heaths SPA, therefore the proposals include a SANG area (amounting to 3.2ha) which includes some ancient woodland. Additionally, land will be provided for a new recreation ground to the northwest corner adjacent to Site A and a new football pitch adjacent to Part B.

Suggested site capacity

The site promoter suggests a capacity for Site B of 13 dwellings (at 20dph). It is noted that a subsequent SHLAA site submission to the Council for Site B put the capacity at 20 dwellings at 26 dph. These housing densities are based upon the provision of SANG and recreational green space outside of the Site B area. Therefore it is suggested that a higher density development could be supported in both areas.

Site availability The site is considered to be available now and Part B is thought to be capable of delivering housing in years 1-5 of the plan period.

TABLE 3 – INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT

Schools The nearest Primary level schools are Charles Kingsley’s Church of England Primary School (Eversley) and Westfields Junior School (Yateley). The nearest secondary school is Yateley School. There is a pressure for places at Primary education level. Although there are no identified deficits in capacity at Primary, Junior or Infant Schools within the Eversley/Yateley/Frogmore area,1 they are full or close to full. Additional housing not already planned for is likely to exacerbate this situation. There are no planned expansions of any of the schools in the area. If there is any significant development that is not forecast, it will cause increased pressure on the local primary, junior and infant schools. Charles Kingsley’s Primary in Eversley is a 1 FE school with little if any anticipated capacity to provide additional places. There are no planned expansions to the Yateley Secondary School, however Calthorpe Park School in Fleet has a planned 2FE expansion.1 Charles Kinsley’s Primary in Eversley objected to planning application 15/01295/FUL 2 (in relation to SHL023, adjacent to the east of the site) primarily due to a lack of adequate transport infrastructure to support the proposed development. Charles Kinsley’s Primary have also indicated that the school is and has been at capacity for a number of years, with extremely low rates of pupil turbulence. It may be necessary to consider the extent to which Charles Kinsley’s Primary could be expanded in order to accommodate future development.

Retail Eversley has a Londis convenience shop but apart from this there are no other retail shops within the village. The closest supermarkets are Waitrose in Yateley or Morrisons in Elvetham Heath, which are much more likely to service the Eversley area. A recent retail study 3 suggests that Yateley will have an overall surplus of convenience floorspace, and a requirement for between 197 and 185 sq.m gross additional comparison floorspace, over the period 2014-2032. It is acknowledged however that Farnborough is more likely to draw shoppers for comparative shops than Yateley or Fleet due to the wider variety and additional leisure facilities available.

Health The closest health facilities are in Yateley, with the nearest surgeries being Monteagle Surgery and The Oaklands Practice. The nearest



dental surgery is The Link Dental Surgery. There are no planned expansions of health facilities in the Yateley area, but it is likely that any significant level of development will require additional provision. There are a series of expansions planned at the Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley (outside of Hart District) including a new emergency department and regional cardiology centre which will improve the current level of access to these services for the eastern areas of the Hart District area.

Green Infrastructure

The Hart SANG catchment area map shows that this site is located outside of the Hawley Meadows and Blackwater Park SANG Catchment area. Therefore it is unlikely that there will be a sufficient SANG capacity for a development of this size. The site promoters intention to deliver a new SANG is noted, although that appears to be more closely associated with SHL112 Site A and it is not clear whether any new SANG would be delivered if Site B were to come forward for development independently of the larger Site A. Eversley’s outdoor recreation facilities include a nature reserve, nine-hole golf course, playing fields and a cricket pitch. A number of green infrastructure and recreation projects have been proposed for Eversley, including improvements to the Lower Common children’s play area, restoration of the Up Green open space to provide further capacity as amenity greenspace, and a new irrigation facility and heating for the Eversley Sports Association indoor training centre.

Transport and Access

It is considered that Chequers Lane has, at best, limited capacity to serve additional development and further assessment would be required to ascertain whether the scale of development envisaged at this site would be within this capacity. There are a few improvements being planned to roads within the village, including junction improvements to Webb’s Corner (Warbrook Lane/St Neots Road), and the A3272 and B3016 junction; as well as a study to investigate how to reduce the rat runs along the B3016 and B3272. The A30 stretch between the A327 and A331 at Blackwater where a new roundabout and a left only priority will help traffic accessing the A30 from Eversley. There will also be improved access to junction 4a of the M3. There is a proposal for a new 2.5km cycle link between Eversley and Yateley with traffic-free sections. An upgrade to a boardwalk for footpath 24 has been proposed due to the regular flooding of the route. The route 8 bus service between runs between Yateley and Farnborough, stopping at Eversley. The routes 82/83 are restricted to one or two services a day on weekdays only, with bus times tailored towards school transport. There is also a route 145 bus that operates on Tuesday only. Blackwater railway station waiting facilities are being improved along with a new platform footbridge. The need to identify highway impacts and mitigation in Hart is currently thought to represent a significant infrastructure issue to be addressed as part of infrastructure planning for new housing development.4

Utilities As of March 2015, South East Water (SEW) has confirmed that it will be able to satisfy forecast demand for drinking water in Hart. It is likely that a significant amount of new mainlaying will need to be provided to deliver water to development areas in Hart.4 There is a foul sewer along Reading Road, but it is unknown whether this would have sufficient capacity to receive flows from new development in the area. However, Thames Water has indicated that the existing sewers in Eversley Cross do not have any known existing capacity issues.2 The existing sewage treatment works is located adjacent to Finchampstead Bridge and the River Long Water, approximately 800m north of the village.



Thames Water (TW) was consulted in November 2015 in relation to the development of this site, which would be served by the Eversley Cross sewage treatment works. At that point, TW expressed concern as to the adequacy of the wastewater network in the area, and consider that upgrading to the drainage infrastructure will be required ahead of any development of the site; a process that can take between 1.5 and 3 years. If the site is taken forward for allocation within the Local Plan, the policy should require developers to provide a detailed drainage strategy informing what infrastructure is required, where, when and how it will be delivered. Previous comments by TW on the Hart Local Plan Housing Development Options in October 20145 indicated that both the sewage treatment works and the sewerage network in the Eversley area would require upgrades if significant growth is proposed.

Flood Management

This site is located in Flood Zone 1 and has a limited risk of groundwater flooding. It is not considered likely that any specific flood management infrastructure would be required.

TABLE 4 – SITE SURVEY (PLANNING ASSESSMENT)

SITE VISIT DETAILS

Date of visit 11/09/2015 Time 1.30 pm Initials of those visiting PH / RB

Weather conditions at time of visit

Sunny and clear Did visit involve access onto the site?

No, although a clear view of the whole site was possible from Chequers Lane

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE

Existing land uses observed

The site comprises an open agricultural field that appears to be in use for horse grazing.

Greenfield or Brownfield?

Greenfield

Topography The site is flat

Ground conditions The whole site is a grass field

Significant features There are no features of note within the site. An intermittent hedgerow, that includes a number of small trees, marks the eastern and northern boundaries.

Evidence of contaminated land

None



SITE SURROUNDINGS AND ACCESS

Surrounding land uses

To the north and east of the site are residential areas of Eversley Cross. To the northwest is a group of three ‘poly tunnels’ surrounded by trees. To the south is Up Green with a single row of dwellings fronting onto Chequers Lane. The west of the site is entirely open onto the remaining agricultural land of Hollybush Farm.

Description and condition of site’s boundary features

There is an intermittent hedgerow demarking the eastern and northern boundaries. Whilst this does include some small trees, it is low in height with clear gaps from where the site is viewable. The northwest of the site is where the hedgerow is at its most dense, being composed of larger trees. A low domestic hedge, belonging to the adjacent dwelling house, marks much of the southern boundary. The western and south-western boundaries are entirely open and marked only by wire fences.

Potential impacts from surrounding uses

None were evident.

Potential impacts to surrounding uses

The dwelling to the south is very close to the southern boundary of the site and could be vulnerable to overlooking or loss of light caused by any new dwellings built close to the southern boundary, or by any new boundary features inserted. More generally, development of the site could significantly change the existing aspect of the dwellings to the east of Chequers Lane. Turnpike Cottage to the north of the site, just south of the junction between Chequers Lane and Hollybush Lane is a Grade II Listed building. The setting of this heritage asset may be harmed by development of the site (See below).

Site’s existing access arrangements

The site does not currently have any vehicular access point onto Chequers Lane, and is presumably access from Hollybush Farm to the west.

Barriers to / impacts of providing suitable site access to public highway

It may be feasible to provide a new access onto Chequers Lane, although the capacity of the Lane is likely to be, at best, limited.

Description of surrounding access network

Chequers Lane is a narrow road of a strongly rural character, with a blind bend opposite New Road. To the south, Up Green connects chequers Lane and Marsh Lane. Up Green is also a narrow, primarily single-track, rural lane. To the north Chequers Lane serves much of the residential areas of Eversley Cross and emerges onto the Reading Road at the Chequers Public House.

LANDSCAPE AND SETTLEMENT COALESENCE

LVIA by Lepus? YES (See Table 8)

HDC Landscape Capacity Study 2015

Local Landscape Character Area EV-02 – South of Eversley Centre

Visual Sensitivity Medium/High

Landscape Sensitivity Medium/High

Landscape Value High

Overall Landscape capacity LOW



Description of views into the site from surrounding areas

There are clear views into the site from Chequers Lane to the east and some glimpsed views from the north as the Lane curves around the north of the site. The site can also be viewed from the public right of way to the south (the footpath running along the northern edge of Lower Eversley Copse) and the site is visible at longer distance from the public right of way to the west (the footpath connecting Lower Eversley Copse and Hollybush Lane).

Descriptions of views from the site

Access onto the site was not possible at the time of our visit due to the presence of horses. However, given the open nature of the site it is considered possible to view at long distances to the west towards Hollybush Farm and Lower Eversley Copse beyond. To the east, there will be clear views of the residential properties on the eastern side of Chequers Lane and it is likely that the rear of the properties to the south of the site is also visible.

Potential for settlement coalescence

Whilst the settlements of Eversley Cross and Up Green are already effectively joined, any development and consequent loss of openness on this site would reinforce this coalescence and potentially serve to undermine the remaining separate identity of the two settlements.

HERITAGE

Potential impact on setting of Listed Buildings

Turnpike Cottage is a Grade II Listed Building, adjacent to the north of the site, on the north side of Chequers Lane. Although the cottage is in close proximity, it is relatively well screened from the site by the trees and hedgerow at the northern boundary. Nevertheless, during winter months in particular, it is likely that intervisibilty between the site and the cottage is achieved. Therefore, any development at the north of the site has the potential to impact on the setting of the setting of the Listed Building and this will need to be taken into account if the site is taken forward for development.

Potential Impact on Conservation Areas

The north-western edge of the Up Green Conservation Area is located in close proximity to the southeast of the site. The trees lining the eastern side of Chequers Lane provide effective screening, although it is likely that views into the Conservation Area will be possible during winder months. Given the close proximity of existing dwellings on Chequers Lane to the south of the site, it is considered unlikely that additional development on the site itself would cause any significant harm to the conservation area, except potentially through the general effect of reducing the open nature of the land to the west of the Lane and reinforcing the existing coalescence between Eversley Cross and Up Green.

Other possible impacts?

None were evident.

NATURE CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY

Potential features or areas of ecological interest

The hedgerow which runs along much of the eastern and northern boundaries appeared to have been subject to some management practices, but nevertheless may represent an feature of ecological value.

Tree coverage and observed condition of

There are no trees within the site although there are several small trees (both deciduous and conifer) interspersed along the hedgerow to the north of the site in particular.



trees

Potential impacts of development on any designated areas

The entire site is within the 5km Thames Basin Heaths SPA Zone of Influence. A site of this scale would go beyond the capacity of the existing Hawley Meadows SANG to mitigate its potential impact on the TBH SPA. Therefore, it is anticipated that any significant scale of development at the site would require the provision of appropriate on or near-site SANGs. The site promoter’s intention to provide additional SANG capacity to the immediate west of the SHL112 Site A is noted.

FLOODING

Describe presence and condition of water bodies on the site

None

Evidence of current or past flooding?

None

Site Flood Risk Assessment NB: Sites ranked from 1 (lowest risk) to 74 (highest risk)

Outcome of the HDC Site Flood Risk Assessment (November 2015):

SHL112b: 3/74 No significant flood risks found.

OTHER POINTS

Any other issues not covered by the above

Water resources: There are no Groundwater Source Protection Zones or licensed water abstraction points in close proximity to the site. Agricultural Land: The site is located partially on Grade 3 agricultural land, which may include ‘best and most versatile’ land. This would need to be established as part of any development proposals. Air Quality: There are not believed to be any Air Quality Management Areas in close proximity to the site and no obvious sources of poor air quality. Minerals: The Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan Policies Map indicates that Site B only, has no mineral safeguarding areas within it.

TABLE 5 – VIABILITY AND DELIVERABILITY

Any landowner / None.



promoter conclusions

Barriers and/or constraints that could reduce viability

Infrastructure deficiencies will need to be addressed. Development at this site may be constrained to some extent due to the presence of nearby designated heritage assets and by the low-density character of this part of the village. It is also anticipated that the Chequers Lane presents some constraints on the overall level of development that could be achieved due to the limited capacity of the lane.

Positive viability factors

The site is a greenfield adjacent to the attractive village of Eversley Cross and set back from the Reading Road in an older and more rural part of the village. The site benefits from good views into the countryside to the west. The site would have good links to Yateley and to the M4 Motorway, via the A327. Overall, this could be considered a desirable place to live.

HDC CIL Viability Evidence (Oct 2014)

The high-level ‘viability score’ set out below uses a number of criteria which provide a simple basis on which to understand the relative potential viability performance of each of the sites tested. The criteria derive from the viability outcomes (for the purposes of setting CIL charges) as set out within the report prepared by Dixon Searle Partnership in October 2014.

Broad Location: 1. Blackwater 2. Yateley 3. Fleet / Church Crookham / Hook & Strategic 4. Small Settlements / Rural Areas (< 5km SPA) 5. Small Settlements / Rural Areas (> 5km SPA)

4

Site type: 1. Previously developed (within or outside settlement boundaries) 2. Greenfield (within settlement boundaries) 3. Greenfield (outside of settlement boundaries)

3

Affordable Housing (assumed threshold of 15 dwellings): 1. Yes (indicative capacity >/= 15 dwellings) 2. No (indicative capacity < 15 dwellings)

1

TOTAL SCORE: The total score is within the range of 3 to 10, with 3 representing the typically least viable sites and 10 representing the most viable in the context of Hart District. Note: This is provided as a simple high-level comparative guide only and it should not be assumed that sites with lower scores are unviable for residential development.

8/10

Overall conclusion on viability

The site is a greenfield site adjacent to the attractive village of Eversley Cross and to the open countryside to the west. It is, therefore, considered to represent a desirable place to live. It is not considered that there are any significant viability issues that



TABLE 6 – CAPACITY ASSESSMENT

Capacity calculation Site size (gross) in hectares 1.5 Ha

Deductions in hectares 0

Gross-to-net ratio applied (%) 80% (Assumes the provision of on-site amenity space)

Density assumption applied 20 dph (see below)

Estimated housing capacity (net) 24

Adjustment for landowner/promoter, infrastructure or viability reasons

The site promoter indicates that there is an intention to provide sports pitches on the site to the west of the area proposed for development. This would result in approximately 50% of the site being unavailable for development and at the average density above would reduce the indicative capacity to 15 dwellings.

FINAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT 15 dwellings

Justification for density and capacity assumptions

A density of 30 dph is the starting point, in recognition of the need to make the best use of available land. However, the prevailing character in Eversley is generally lower than this, and along Chequers Lane the character is very much one of low-density development. In addition, this site is at the edge of the settlement and would be visible from some vantage points in the surrounding countryside. It is therefore considered that a lower average density (of 15 - 20 dph) would be more appropriate. The gross-to-net ratio we have generally applied for a site of this size is 80%. This allows for a modest level of amenity open space. However, the site promoter has indicated a preference to provide a more significant level of provision, in the form of sports pitches, and this would have the effect of reducing the gross-to-net ration to approximately 50%.

TABLE 7 – TRANSPORT AND ACCESS (WSP)

TRACC Modelling (Public Transport Access)

Railway station: The site is in excess of 30 minutes from the nearest train station (by mixed bus travel/walking).

Town centres: The site is approximately 20 minutes from Yateley Town Centre by mixed bus travel/walking.

Comments on site access issues

None

Comments on local transport infrastructure capacity

None

TABLE 8 – LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (Relating to SHL112 B) (LEPUS)

Visual impact Severe impact.

would prevent the site coming forward, although the need to provide safe access via Chequers Lane would need to be considered.



assessment This result is due to high level visual sensitivity and low magnitude of impact for the indicative housing capacity (19 houses).

Character impact assessment

Major impact. This result is due to medium level landscape sensitivity and low magnitude of impact for the indicative housing capacity (19 houses).

Pre-mitigation Assessment summary

Site B sites one of the two remaining gaps in the residential development on Chequers Lane and is surrounded on three sides by existing dwellings. To the west the site is completely open to the countryside and so development would significantly harm the views from the network of public rights of way to the west of the site. To the east the limited screening would also give rise to visual impact to properties on the eastern side of Chequers Lane. However, assuming some mitigation of the visual impact can be achieved, there is unlikely to be any significant harm to the overall landscape character arising from development at the site.

Mitigation Medium level of intervention: Landscape scheme with tree planting and supporting features to provide a medium scale landscaped solution. Or other medium scale green infrastructure assets e.g. small copes, lakes, visual buffer zones.

Residual Visual Impact Assessment

Moderate impact.

Residual Landscape Impact Assessment

Minor impact.

TABLE 9 – ECOLOGY ASSESSMENT (HBIC)

Phase 1 Ecological Assessment

This site has not been subject to a Phase 1 ecological assessment as far as we are aware. If the site is taken forward as an allocation within the local plan, it is recommended that a Phase 1 survey is completed in order to establish baseline conditions, to identify any potential ecological constraints and to establish if further more detailed assessment, or any appropriate mitigation, will be required as part of the development process.

TABLE 10 – SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL

SA Objective Score Commentary

SA1 To provide all residents with the opportunity to live in a decent home which meets their needs

+

Significant effects

Provision of a small number of new homes, which may include new affordable homes in a rural area.

Mitigation

SA2 To protect and enhance the health and well-being of

Significant effects

Site has good accessibility to open space, and development has the potential to deliver some additional open space as part of any new development.



the population + Mitigation

SA3 To encourage increased engagement in cultural activity, leisure, and recreation across all sections of the community

0

Significant effects

Mitigation

SA4 To reduce inequality, poverty and social exclusion

0

Significant effects

Mitigation

SA5 To improve community safety by reducing crime and the fear of crime

0

Significant effects

Mitigation

SA6 To create and sustain vibrant and locally distinctive settlements and communities

- -

Significant effects

Development would contribute to the erosion of the distinction between Eversley Cross / Up Green and could harm the picturesque character of Chequers Lane (especially if road upgrades were required).

Mitigation Careful consideration of design, density, landscaping and layout. New boundary screening would reduce the apparentness of settlement coalescence over time. The landscape impacts of any necessary road upgrade works would need additional consideration.

SA7 To protect and enhance the District’s historic environment

-

Significant effects

Development could harm the wider setting of Turnpike Cottage, a Grade II listed building.

Mitigation Careful consideration of landscaping, layout and building heights.

SA8 To protect and enhance biodiversity

Significant effects



0 Mitigation

SA9 To protect and enhance the District’s countryside and rural landscape

- -

Significant effects

Development would encroach upon open countryside and harm the character of the landscape as experienced by users of Eversley footpath 19. (Effects under SA6 are also relevant)

Mitigation New screening on the site’s western boundary would reduce the landscape impact of development over time. (See mitigation proposed under SA6 also)

SA10 To maintain and improve the water quality of the District’s rivers and groundwaters and other water bodies

0

Significant effects

Mitigation

SA11 To maintain and improve soil quality

-

Significant effects

Development could involve the loss of ‘best and most versatile’ agricultural land.

Mitigation Further investigation is needed to establish the value of the site for agricultural uses.

SA12 To reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases and manage the impacts of climate change

-

Significant effects

Eversley has limited services and facilities, increasing the need for residents to travel. There is a lack of pedestrian and cycling facilities along Eversley Road to Yateley, which may limit opportunities for the use of sustainable modes to reach services and facilities in Yateley. Chequers Lane is a narrow road of a strongly rural character with no pedestrian or cycling facilities. This could potentially discourage use of these modes if Chequers Lane is used to access the site, and in turn limit the likelihood that the emission of greenhouse gases and air emissions will be reduced.

Mitigation Consideration should be given to providing pedestrian and cyclist facilities on Chequers Lane in order to help facilitate the use of sustainable transport modes, if this road is used to access the site. Consideration may need to be given to improving the pedestrian link between Eversley and Yateley, and undertaking the proposal to improve the cycle link between these areas.

SA13 To reduce the risk of flooding and the resulting detriment to the local community, environment and economy

-

Significant effects

There are concerns as to the adequacy of the wastewater network that would serve the site, which development on this site may exacerbate. Thames Water have previously indicated that both the sewage treatment works and the sewerage network in the Eversley area would require upgrades if significant growth in the area is proposed.

Mitigation If development on this site is taken forward, a detailed drainage strategy should be provided indicating what infrastructure is required, where, when and how it will be delivered.



SA14 To increase energy efficiency, security and diversity of supply and the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources

-

Significant effects

The size of anticipated development means that opportunities for generation of renewable energy are unlikely.

Mitigation

SA15 To promote the efficient use of land through the appropriate re-use of previously developed land

-

Significant effects

Development could involve the loss of ‘best and most versatile’ agricultural land.

Mitigation Further investigation is needed to establish the value of the site for agricultural uses.

SA16 To improve the efficiency of resource use and achieve sustainable resource management

-

Significant effects

The entire site is subject to minerals safeguarding.

Mitigation Engage with HCC to determine whether mineral extraction is required prior to development.

SA17 To improve accessibility to all services and facilities

- -

Significant effects

Eversley has limited services and facilities. Development is unlikely to be of a sufficient scale to provide any additional services and facilities. Residents of the site would be more likely to travel out of the district to Farnborough for comparative shopping than Yateley or Fleet due to the wider variety and additional leisure facilities available.

Mitigation

SA18 To improve efficiency of transport networks by enhancing the proportion of travel by sustainable modes and promoting policies which reduce the need to travel

- -

Significant effects

Eversley has limited services and facilities, increasing the need for residents to travel. There is a lack of pedestrian and cycling facilities along Eversley Road to Yateley, which may limit opportunities for the use of sustainable modes to reach services and facilities in Yateley. Chequers Lane is a narrow road of a strongly rural character with no pedestrian or cycling facilities, potentially discouraging use of these modes if Chequers Lane is used to access the site. There is a proposal for a new 2.5km cycle link between Eversley and Yateley with traffic-free sections, and this has the potential to benefit development on this site.

Mitigation Consideration should be given to providing pedestrian and cyclist facilities on Chequers Lane in order to help facilitate the use of sustainable transport modes, if this road is used to access the site. Consideration may need to be given to improving the pedestrian link between Eversley and Yateley, and undertaking the proposal to improve the cycle link between these areas.



SA19 To maintain and improve opportunities for everyone to acquire the education and skills they need to find and remain in work

- -

Significant effects

Additional housing not already planned for is likely to exacerbate the pressure for primary and secondary school places in the Eversley/Yateley/Frogmore area. Charles Kinsley’s Primary School, the nearest primary school, has indicated that the school is and has been at capacity for a number of years, with extremely low rates of pupil turbulence.

Mitigation Work will need to be taken to determine whether schools in the area could be expanded beyond that needed to accommodate existing identified growth. If so, contributions for education should be sought to ensure that sufficient school places could be provided to meet the needs of the development.

SA20 To maintain high and stable levels of employment and promote sustainable economic growth and competitiveness

0

Significant effects

Mitigation

SA21 To stimulate regeneration where appropriate and encourage urban renaissance

0

Significant effects

Mitigation

Sustainable Appraisal Summary

This 1.5 hectare site is located on the southern side of Eversley Cross, between Eversley Cross and Up Green. The site comprises part of a larger agricultural field. The indicative residential capacity of the site is considered to be 15 dwellings, at an assumed density of 20 dph. Overall the site relatively performs poorly against the sustainability objectives with the potential development of the site affecting 12 of the 21 objectives negatively and 2 affected positively. There are five objectives against which development could have a moderate negative effect: SA6 (settlement coalescence and character); SA9 (countryside and landscape); SA17 (Access to services); SA18 (efficiency of transport networks) and SA19 (access to education). In addition, the site’s impact on heritage assets, minerals, soil quality, on flood risk and on carbon emissions are considered to be key sustainability issues against which a negative performance is anticipated. Development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive affect against two objectives: SA1 (Promoting the supply of housing); and SA2 (Health and wellbeing.

1 Hampshire School Place Planning Framework 2013-2018 Appendix 1: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places.htm

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places.htm

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2 Planning Application Ref: 15/01295/FUL Documents: http://publicaccess.hart.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=NP3NBUHZM4W00 3 Hart and Rushmoor Retail, Leisure and Town Centres Study 2015 – Part 1 Development Needs: http://www.hart.gov.uk/sites/default/files/4_The_Council/Policies_and_published_documents/Planning_policy/Retail%20Study_2015_Part%201%20FINAL.PDF 4 Hart District Council Infrastructure Planning Evidence, 23rd June 2015 (Unpublished) 5 Thames Water Email Comments – Hart Local Plan Housing Development Options, 24th October 2014

http://publicaccess.hart.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=NP3NBUHZM4W00

http://publicaccess.hart.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=NP3NBUHZM4W00

http://www.hart.gov.uk/sites/default/files/4_The_Council/Policies_and_published_documents/Planning_policy/Retail%20Study_2015_Part%201%20FINAL.PDF

http://www.hart.gov.uk/sites/default/files/4_The_Council/Policies_and_published_documents/Planning_policy/Retail%20Study_2015_Part%201%20FINAL.PDF