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SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

PROPOSED VACUUM SEWAGE PUMPING STATION AT LAND OFF THE B4088,

SALFORD PRIORS, WARWICKSHIRE

PLANNING SUPPORTING STATEMENT

APRIL 2016


PROPOSED VACUUM SEWAGE PUMPING STATION


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ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES

LAND AND PROPERTY

MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING

MINERAL ESTATES AND QUARRYING

WASTE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DATE ISSUED: APRIL 2016

JOB NUMBER: ST13509

ELECTRONIC REFRENCE:

REPORT NUMBER: 001


PROPOSED VACUUM SEWAGE PUMPING STATION AT LAND OFF THE B4088, SALFORD

PRIORS, WARWICKSHIRE


APRIL 2016

PREPARED BY:

Lewis Williams EIA Co-ordinator

APPROVED BY:

Stephen Stoney Technical Director

This report has been prepared by Wardell Armstrong LLP with all reasonable skill, care and diligence, within the terms of the Contract

with the Client. The report is confidential to the Client and Wardell Armstrong LLP accepts no responsibility of whatever nature to third

parties to whom this report may be made known.

No part of this document may be reproduced without the prior written approval of Wardell Armstrong LLP.




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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1

2 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................... 2

3 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 4

4 THE NEED FOR DEVELOPMENT........................................................................................... 5

5 PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE .................................................................................................. 6

6 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ............................................................................................ 7

7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 8

8 PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT ............................................................................................ 11

9 CONCLUSIONS................................................................................................................... 19

DRAWINGS

Location Plan S81538-LA40011 E

Existing Site Layout Plan S81538-LA40012 D

Proposed Vacuum Station Site Layout S81538-LA40013 E

Vacuum Station Elevations S81538-LA40014 E

Road Construction Details S81538-LA40015 D

Vehicle Tracking Plan S81538-LA40017 B

TECHNICAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Wardell Armstrong, 2015)

Noise Assessment Report (Wardell Armstrong, 2016)




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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Wardell Armstrong LLP has been commissioned by Severn Trent Water Limited

(STWL) to seek full planning permission for the construction of a vacuum sewage

pumping station at land off the B4088, Salford Priors, Warwickshire. The proposed

development is essential infrastructure required, under Section 101A of the Water

Industry Act 1991 (as amended), to enable the connection of number of residential

properties to the mains public sewerage system.

1.2 The purpose of this Planning Supporting Statement is to:

• Provide details of the proposed development;

• Set out operational needs; and

• Assess the project in a policy context.




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2 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

2.1 The proposed development is for the construction of a vacuum sewage pumping

station. Due to the topography of the local area, a traditional sewerage system with

gravity sewers and pumping stations would require four separate pumping stations.

A vacuum system offers an alternative option to traditional systems, which will

significantly reduce the duration and disruption of the construction phase.

Additionally, the number of sewage pumping stations required can be reduced from

four to one, reducing the impact on the local environment and land owners.

2.2 Vacuum sewerage systems are a proven and well known technology. Planning

permission has been secured for other vacuum schemes across the STWL region.

2.3 The proposal includes the following elements that require planning permission.

2.4 Vacuum Pumping Station Kiosk: This is required to house the vacuum pumps and

control panels to keep the equipment secure as well as to provide adequate sound

insulation. It will measure 4.3 metres in width, 5.3 metres in length and 2.85 metres

in height (see Drawing S81538-LA40014 E). It will be approximately 65 cubic metres

in volume. The kiosk will have multiple personnel access doors and ventilation points

to suit the requirements of the equipment. The kiosk will be located within the east

of the sewage pumping station compound (see Drawing S81538-LA40013 E).

2.5 Given the size and function of the proposed kiosk it is considered to be a building

that requires planning permission under Part 13 Class B. (f) of the General Permitted

Development Order 2015.

2.6 Improved vehicular access to the B4088: Vehicular access onto the B4088 is

required to allow tankers to safely enter and exit the site. The proposed scheme

involves making improvements to an existing access (see Drawing S81538-LA40015

D). The internal turning head is considered to form part of the access as it is the

means by which tankers will be able to safely exit the site in forward gear (see

Drawing S81538-LA40017.

2.7 The B4088 is a classified road and therefore under Part 2 Class B of the General

Permitted Development Order 2015 this element of the proposal requires planning

permission.

Permitted Development Elements

2.8 The proposed development also includes the provision of the following permitted

development elements.




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2.9 Post and rail fencing: The post and rail fencing will be 1.4 metres in height at its

highest point (see Drawing S81538-LA40014 E). It is considered that the fencing is

not located adjacent to the B4088 given that roadside vegetation will be located

between the two features. Therefore, under Part 2, Class A of the General Permitted

Development Order 2015 this element of the proposal constitutes permitted

development.

2.10 The remaining features within the proposal are de-minimis and can be dismissed as

permitted development.




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3 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

3.1 The site located within an agricultural field adjacent to the B4088, Salford Priors,

Warwickshire. It is centred on National Grid Reference SP 05770 51908. The site is

situated approximately 14.5km west of Stratford-upon-Avon.

3.2 The agricultural field within which the site is located is surrounded by hedgerows

and hedgerow trees. The site is bounded by: an agricultural field with perimeter

hedgerows and hedgerow trees to the north, east and south. To the west the site is

bounded by a belt of hedgerows and hedgerow trees adjacent to the B4088 with a

number of residential properties beyond. The exact location of the site is illustrated

in Drawing S81538-LA40011 E.

Site Selection

3.3 The location of the proposed development has been determined by its operational

requirements. The proposal have been located in close proximity to the residential

properties which require connection to the mains public sewerage system. Locating

the proposed development elsewhere would not be feasible given the operational

and engineering constraints that would necessitate more extensive development

than what is currently being proposed.




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4 THE NEED FOR DEVELOPMENT

4.1 A number of properties within the vicinity of the proposed development are

currently served by a variety of inefficient and inadequate private treatment

facilities. These private treatment systems are causing a number of environmental

and local amenity issues. This has resulted in odour emittance and pollution of the

adjacent watercourse which is a tributary of the River Avon.

4.2 The scheme has been generated due to an application made by the parish council on

behalf of the residents for a first time sewerage scheme. As part of the Water

Industry Act 1991, STWL, as the sewage undertaker, are obligated under Section

101A to investigate these applications. The investigation found that 26 of the

properties, included in the application, qualified as duty properties under the

environmental or amenity criteria. There is a clear justification for the provision of

the proposed development from a legal and environmental perspective.

4.3 Notwithstanding this, the scheme is fully compliant with STWL’s 2015-2020 Business

Plan1. The proposal will help to ensure that Objective 3 “We will safely take your

wastewater away” and Objective 7 “We will protect our local environment” are

achieved. Objective 3 specifically targets a 48% reduction in the amount of

remaining connectable properties (under the Section 101A statutory obligation)

within the STWL’s region. Furthermore, Objective 7 targets the improvement of

water quality against the Water Framework Directive. The proposed development is

therefore aligned with key corporate objectives that have been formulated with

regard to the long-term sustainable supply of water and treatment of sewage.

4.4 As a result, it is considered that the proposal represents essential infrastructure.

1 Severn Trent Water Business Plan 2015-20 (Severn Trent Water Limited, 2015)




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5 PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE

5.1 Wardell Armstrong have been involved in early discussions with Warwickshire

County Council with regard to the proposed scheme. A pre-application advice

request was submitted to Warwickshire County Council’s Highway Authority on the

26th June 2015. An email response was received on the 16th July 2015. The purpose

of the request was to gain advice in relation to the proposed access improvements

to the B4088. The response highlighted the principle of the access was acceptable

given that the required visibility splays could be achieved in both directions.

5.2 The response also highlighted a number of information requirements that the

Highway Authority would require as part of the planning application. This

information has been included at the request of the Highway Authority.

5.3 It should be noted that, at the time when pre-application discussions commenced, it

was considered that the remaining features of the proposed development would

constitute permitted development. Since this time the design and requirements of

the scheme have altered and consequently the kiosk housing the vacuum pumping

system also requires planning permission.




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6 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

6.1 Residents within close proximity to the proposed development were written to

inviting them to a Public Exhibition for the proposal. The Public Exhibition took place

at Salford Priors Memorial Hall on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th April 2016. The

exhibition was attended by representatives of STWL and was organised to ensure

that local residents are fully briefed on the proposals. In particular, local residents

had the opportunity to see plans of the proposal and were also informed about the

location of the vacuum sewage pumping station. Due to the complex nature of the

scheme local residents’ input into design aspects of the proposal was limited.

6.2 In addition, representatives of STWL attended a private meeting with the occupiers

of Burleigh House on Friday 8th April 2016. Throughout the design and formulisation

of the scheme it had been assumed that this property was a commercial office.

However, late within the design process, following the confirmation of the scheme

solution and advanced discussions with landowner regarding the purchase of the

proposed development site, it was discovered that Burleigh House had been subject

to a change of use (reference: 15/01716/COUO). Stratford-on-Avon District Council

confirmed in July 2015 that Prior Notification was not required to change the use of

the office building to a singular residential dwelling. It is understood that since this

time the property has been used as a residential dwelling. Given the close proximity

of the proposal to this residential dwelling, STWL considered that it was important

that the occupiers were well-informed about the proposal and were given the

opportunity to discuss the proposals in a one to one setting.

6.3 The occupiers of Burleigh House indicated at the private meeting that they were

concerned that, given the proposed development’s nature and location it had the

potential to have adverse impacts on their amenity particularly relating to the views

experienced from the property. The occupiers were reassured that the proposal had

been designed to ensure that the amenity of neighbouring users was protected. To

demonstrate this it was also agreed that STWL would supply the occupiers with hard

copies of the supporting surveys that were undertaken in order to inform this

planning application. It should be noted that, as a direct consequence of this

consultation, the location of the proposed development has been altered. Following

further negotiations with the landowner of the development site, it was agreed that

the proposed location of the vacuum sewage pumping station could be moved

further north in order to mitigate the concerns of the adjacent occupiers.




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7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

7.1 The proposed development has been informed by the necessity enable first time

connection for a number of properties in the surrounding rural area to the mains

public sewerage system. However, consideration has also been given to the need to

address a range of other environmental issues. The main environmental matters for

consideration are outline below.

Flood Risk and Drainage

7.2 The proposed development is located within Flood Zone 1 and the area of

development is under 1 hectare, therefore a Flood Risk Assessment is not required.

Ecology

7.3 A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal was undertaken at the site in October 2015 (see

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal accompanying this application at Appendix 1). The

purpose of the appraisal was to identify the likely presence of ecological features

within or near the application site that could pose a constraint to the proposed

development. The survey concluded that generally the application site area is of low

ecological value. Mitigation measures will be followed to ensure that harm to any

designated sites, Protected Species and significantly important habitats is avoided.

Furthermore, recommendations provided within the appraisal will be followed to

deliver opportunities for ecological enhancement within the area.

Noise

7.4 A noise survey was undertaken in March 2016 (see Noise Assessment Report

accompanying this application at Appendix 2). The purpose of the survey was to

consider the impact of noise emanating from the proposed development on existing

noise sensitive receptors (namely the adjacent Burleigh House). Given the potential

for the vacuum pumping system to operate at any time over a 24 hour period, the

attended noise survey was undertaken over what are considered to be the quietest

times of the day time and night time. The results were then used to inform the

planning application and the need for any additional mitigation measures.

7.5 Results from the survey indicate that the potential noise rating level of the proposed

development will be below existing background noise levels during both the daytime

and night time periods. In accordance with BS4142 the proposed development will

result in a low impact at Burleigh House. This level of impact is below the lowest

observed adverse effect level according to the Noise Policy Statement for England.




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As a result, it is considered that the proposed development can be implemented

without the need for any additional mitigation measures as its noise impact is

considered to be ‘not-intrusive’ according to National Planning Policy Guidance.

Odour

7.6 The proposed development has been fitted with odour control units to mitigate any

potential for odour nuisance. The odour control units will provide treatment to

industry best practice standards and ensure that the amenity of the local residents is

not negatively impacted by the proposed development.

Landscape and Visual

7.7 The proposal has been designed to ensure that it is reflective of the rural character

of the area. The kiosk will be ‘holly green’ in colour in order to blend in with

surrounding vegetation. The compound will be surrounded by post and rail fencing

as opposed to conventional fencing which is often used by STWL in urban contexts.

Truckpave will be utilised within the proposed vacuum pumping station compound,

again to reflect the rural context of the proposal. It should be noted that the size and

scale of the proposal has been limited to what is necessary to ensure the safe

operation of the proposed development.

7.8 In terms of the proposed development’s visual impact, the proposal has been

located adjacent to well-established vegetation adjacent to the B8044. It is

considered that this will generally screen views of the proposed development from

visual receptors outside of the site. In any case, additional planting is proposed that

will surround the vacuum pumping station compound and access track providing

further screening of the proposal (details of which will be confirmed at

determination stage). In view of this it is considered that any adverse landscape and

visual impacts have been appropriately mitigated.

Operational Traffic

7.9 The operational traffic associated with the proposal will have a limited impact upon

existing conditions. A tanker will require access to the site once every 3 month to

undertake basic maintenance operations. Otherwise, the operations of the site will

be remotely monitored, reducing traffic impacts associated with the proposed

development.




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Construction Programme

7.10 It is proposed that the construction of the proposed development will commence in

mid-July and continue for a period of approximately 32 weeks. The kiosk will be pre-

fabricated in an off-site location and delivered to the site fully assembled. The

vehicular access to the B4088 and the internal turning head will be constructed in

accordance with Drawing S81538-LA40015 D. The construction of the proposed

development will comply with relevant industry good standards to protect the

amenity of local residents.




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8 PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT

8.1 This planning application has taken into account both national and local planning

policy. The following policies have been assessed and are considered to be relevant

for the proposed development.

National Planning Policy

National Planning Policy Framework (2012)

8.2 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) came into force on 27th March 2012,

replacing all Planning Policy Statements (PPS) and Planning Policy Guidance (PPG)

This was with the exception of PPS 10, Planning for Sustainable Waste Management

which has subsequently been superseded by the National Planning Policy for Waste

(2014). The NPPF set out the Government’s planning policies for England and how

these are expected to be applied. Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) are required to

take this guidance into account when formulating planning policy and determining

planning applications.

8.3 The Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development: The NPPF identifies three

roles of sustainable development including an: economic role, a social role and an

environmental role.

8.4 There has been an iterative approach to the scheme’s design ensuring that value for

money can be passed on to STWL customers. In view of this vacuum pumping

technology has been utilised meaning that only one pumping station is required, as

opposed to a more conventional technology which would necessitate four individual

pumping station sites. The proposal will enable a number of properties to be

connected to the public sewerage system, all of whom have expressed an interest in

this activity. The proposal thus promotes social inclusivity enabling a number of

properties to access the benefits associated with mains public sewerage connection.

Notwithstanding this, STWL have ensured that relevant stakeholders have been

appropriately engaged with, informing them of the proposals and providing an

opportunity to openly discuss them. The proposal has thus been design to reflect the

local community’s needs. In addition, the proposal will also resolve environmental

and amenity issues associated with the private treatment systems currently in

operation. As such the proposal will reduce pollution associated with the adjacent

watercourses and also odour issues.




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8.5 As a result, the proposed development is considered to be in accordance with the

‘sustainable development’ outlined and promoted within the NPPF. As the NPPF

states, the proposal should be approved ‘without delay’, given that, as that

Statement will demonstrate, it accords with the development plan.

8.6 Requiring Good Design: The NPPF emphasises the importance that the Government

places on the design of the built environment. It acknowledges that good design is a

key aspect of sustainable development, is indivisible from good planning and should

contribute positively to making places better for people.

8.7 The design of the proposal has ultimately been driven by the need to enable the

connection of properties to the mains public sewerage system. It is a functional

design that is appropriate to the needs and requirements of the development. The

proposal is a durable, economic and long-term design solution that has been

stringently ‘options assessed’ to ensure that it is the most effective and economically

viable method to alleviate the issues identified is pursued.

8.8 The scale of the development is appropriate for the needs and requirements of the

proposal. The size of the kiosk has been minimised as far as possible to reduce its

impact but also to allow for ease of access in relation to maintenance activities. The

materials utilised within the proposal have been designed to be reflective of the

rural character of the area. The internal layout of the proposal (and size of the

compound) has been designed to allow tankers to exit the site in forward gear,

ensuring that vehicles can safely enter and exit the site.

8.9 The kiosk will be constructed of GRP panels to reflect the surrounding character of

the area. The kiosk will be fitted with odour filter units and will be surrounded by

noise enclosure to reduce any potential adverse impacts. Notwithstanding this, the

proposed development will utilise existing hedgerows adjacent to the B4088,

furthermore additional landscape mitigation will be incorporated into the proposed

at determination stage. The amenity of local residents has been a central

consideration within the design of the proposal to ensure that it complies with the

good design principles of the NPPF.

8.10 As a result, it is concluded that the proposed development has been well designed in

accordance with the core planning principles as stated within the NPPF.

8.11 Conserving and enhancing the natural environment: The NPPF states minimising

pollution plays a part within the environmental role of sustainable development. In




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paragraph 110 of the NPPF states that: “In preparing plans to meet development

needs, the aim should be to minimise pollution and other adverse effects on the local

and natural environment.” It is clear that the proposed development is in accordance

with this aim of the NPPF, given that it will stop the unnecessary pollution to local

watercourses.

Local Planning Policy

Warwickshire Waste Core Strategy Adopted Local Plan 2013-2028

8.12 The Waste Core Strategy was adopted at the meeting of Full Council on 9th July

2013. On adoption, the plan formally became part of the statutory development

plan. The Waste Core Strategy of the Waste Development Framework is a

Development Plan Document which sets out the spatial strategy, vision, objectives

and policies for managing waste for a 15 year plan period up to 2028. It is used by

the County Council to determine applications for waste management development.

The following policies are of relevance.

8.13 Policy DM1 - Protection and enhancement of the natural and built environment

states that:

“New waste development should conserve, and where possible enhance, the

natural and built environment by ensuring that there are no unacceptable

adverse impacts upon:

• natural resources (including water, air and soil);

• biodiversity;

• geodiversity;

• archaeology;

• heritage and cultural assets and their settings;

• the quality and character of the landscape;

• adjacent land uses or occupiers; and

• the distinctive character and setting of the County's settlements;

• and the development satisfies Green Belt policies.”

8.14 The Preliminary Ecological Appraisal has demonstrated the limited impact that the

proposal will have upon biodiversity. Mitigation measures recommended within the




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appraisal will be followed to ensure the conservation and enhancement of these

interests. The proposal will not impact upon any archaeology, heritage or cultural

assets and their settings. The proposal would be sited behind an established

landscape strip which will be retained to provide adequate screening from public

view, in addition further landscape planting (to be agreed at determination stage) is

proposed in order to enhance the quality of the area. In order to become assimilated

with the surrounding green setting the proposed GRP kiosk would be holly green in

colour. Furthermore, post and rail fencing would also be used to be in keeping with

the rural character of the area.

8.15 The amenity of adjacent occupiers has been a central consideration in the design of

the proposal. STWL’s commitments to ensure this has been clearly demonstrated

through the modification of the proposal following efforts to engage with the local

community. Furthermore, the kiosk will be fitted with odour control units and

surrounded by a noise enclosure to mitigate any adverse odour and noise.

Notwithstanding this, existing amenity issues will be remedied by the construction

and operation of the proposed development. The proposed development is not

located within the Green Belt.

8.16 The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy DM1.

8.17 Policy DM2 - Managing Health, Economic and Amenity Impacts of Waste

Development states:

“Planning permission will not be granted for waste management proposals

which have unacceptable adverse impacts on the local environment, economy

or communities through any of the following:

• Noise

• lighting/illumination

• visual intrusion

• vibration

• odour

• dust

• emissions

• contamination




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• water quality

• water quantity

• road traffic

• loss of best and most versatile agricultural land

• land instability

either individually or cumulatively with other existing or proposed

developments.”

8.18 A noise survey of the proposed development confirms that the operation of the

proposed development will not result in any unacceptable adverse impacts on local

residents. The proposed lighting associated with the proposed development is

demountable, low scale and will only be required for emergency works during night

time operation. The proposal is relatively small scale and in any case the utilisation

of existing vegetation adjacent to the B4088 and the provision of additional

landscape planting will appropriately mitigate any unacceptable adverse impacts

associated with visual intrusion. The proposal will be fitted with odour control units

to ensure that the proposal is not a source of any significant odour impacts.

Operational traffic impacts associated with the proposal will be limited given that it

will be remotely monitored avoiding any significant adverse road traffic impacts or

emissions. The proposal will result in the improvement of water quality by removing

the necessity of existing private sewage systems.

8.19 The proposal will not result in any unacceptable adverse impact in relation to the

other factors mentioned within the policy. Given the relatively small scale nature of

the proposal, it is unlikely that it will result in any significant cumulative impacts.

8.20 Policy DM3 - Sustainable Transportation states that:

“Waste management proposals should use alternatives to road transport

where feasible. Developers must demonstrate that the proposal facilitates

sustainable transportation by:

• minimising transportation distances;

• minimising the production of carbon emissions; and




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• where road is the only viable method of transportation,

demonstrating that there is no unacceptable adverse impact on

the safety, capacity and use of the highway network.”

8.21 As previously discussed, the proposal will result in a limited impact on existing

transport conditions. The compound will only be accessed once every three months

by a tanker carrying out routine works. The access has been designed to ensure that

tankers can enter and exit the site in forward gear ensuring safety (please see

commentary below Policy AM4 for further discussion of highway safety).

8.22 Policy DM4 - Design of New Waste Management Facilities states that:

“The design of waste management facilities will be required to:

i. minimise the proposal's potential contribution to climate change

through minimising carbon emissions, incorporating energy and

water efficient design;

ii. ensure that the development is resilient or adaptable to future

climate changes;

iii. demonstrate appropriate scale, density, massing, height, landform

and materials;

iv. retain and enhance existing landscape features where possible;

v. provide a minimum of 10% of the energy needs of new buildings

through on-site renewable energy technology; and

vi. ensure safe vehicle movements”

8.23 As previously demonstrated, the proposal is considered to be sustainable

development as defined by the NPPF. Therefore, it is clear that the proposal has

been designed with consideration to the future impact of climate change. Once

more, the proposal is considered appropriate in terms of its scales and design,

utilising existing landscape features and proposing the addition of further landscape

planting to ensure that the development is complimentary to the existing character

of the surrounding area.

8.24 The proposal has been designed to ensure safe vehicle movements. The B4088 has a

speed limit of 50mph and the required commensurate visibility splays are achievable

in both directions of the proposed access. As demonstrated by Drawing S81538-

LA40017 B the design of the proposed access has ensured that tankers can enter and




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exit the site without crossing onto the opposite lane of the B4088 and can also do so

without the need to use reverse gear. This feature of the proposed development

represents STWL’s commitment to safety and is in accordance with pre-application

advice provided by Warwickshire County Council’s Highways Authority.

Stratford-on-Avon District Local Plan Review 1996-2011

8.25 The Stratford-on-Avon District Local Plan Review 1996-2011 sets out the Council's

policies and proposals for the development and use of land within the administrative

area. Whilst the proposed development is a County Matter, this policy document has

been reviewed to ensure compliance. The following policies are relevant:

8.26 Policy EF.9 states that:

“The loss of ancient semi-natural woodland will be resisted and such

woodlands will be afforded strong protection from development and land

uses that would harm their contribution to biodiversity and/or landscape

character.”

8.27 The proposal will not result in the loss of any ancient semi-natural woodland.

8.28 Policy COM.3 states that: “The provision of new shops and services which meet the

needs of the local communities will be encouraged.” The proposal will introduce a

new service that has been requested by Parish Council on behalf of the residents

within the local community. It will specifically meet their needs by enabling

properties to be connected to the mains public sewerage system and curtailing a

system of a private sewage treatment that has resulted in pollution and amenity

issues. Furthermore, the proposal has been shaped through engagement with the

local community in order to ensure that the proposal is reflective of their needs. As a

result, the proposed development is in accordance with Policy COM.3.

Emerging Policy

8.29 It is noted that some of the policies from the Interim Adopted Core Strategy (June

2015) have been adopted to help inform decision regarding planning applications. It

is acknowledged that these policies do not carry full weight and as such given that

the proposal is a County Matter these polices have not been assessed as part of this

planning application.




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Policy Conclusions

8.30 The proposed development complies with national and local plan policy. It is

therefore considered that planning permission should be granted.




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9 CONCLUSIONS

9.1 The proposed development is for the construction of a vacuum pumping station at

land off the B4088, Salford Priors, Warwickshire. This planning application

specifically relates to the provision of a kiosk to house control equipment associated

with the vacuum system pump and improved vehicular access to the B4088.

9.2 The proposal is required to enable the connection of a number of properties to the

mains public sewerage system. There properties have expressed an interest in first

time connection and so, under Section 101A of the Water Industry Act 1991 (as

amended), STWL have a statutory obligation to enable this connection.

Notwithstanding this, these properties are currently served by a variety of private

sewage treatment facilities that cause pollution to the adjacent watercourse and

amenity issues for local residents. The proposed development will alleviate these

issues. There is a clear and robust justification for the provision of the proposed

development from a legal and environmental perspective. As a result, the proposal is

considered to represent essential infrastructure.

9.3 The proposed development is consistent and fully compliant with both national and

local planning policy. Importantly, the proposal is considered to be in accordance

with the sustainable development principles of the NPPF. Likewise, due regard has

been placed on the design of the proposal to ensure that it is responsive to the

context in which it is place in and to ensure that any potential harm to the

environment and local amenity is appropriately mitigated.

9.4 It has therefore been demonstrated that there are no material reasons why planning

permission should not be granted for the proposed development.




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