Form to Submit Land for Residential Evidence Gathering Shepway Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) Partial Review All organisations and individuals who wish to put forward land for consideration as a future residential site allocation in the Shepway Local Plan must complete this form and return it to planning.policy@shepway.gov.uk. This is t a substitute to the statutory planning application process. To put forward land for other uses, including mixed use sites without a residential element, other forms are available. All forms and information should be returned by 5.00 pm on 11th March 2015 in order to be screened and included, as appropriate, in the Shepway SHLAA Partial Review process. The SHLAA identifies a pool of potential residential sites to inform decisions on housing supply land allocations in the next Local Plan document. For further details, in the first instance please see the SHLAA Partial Review Q&A of Proposed Approach. Questions 8-10 outline the approach with respect to Assessment criteria and in particular, please te the essential qualifying criteria (Question 4). Each site must be accompanied by its own form and a site plan, which should be to scale and easily legible. This form cant be considered without an accompanying site plan. Sites supplied without necessary information may be regarded as n-qualifying. If you submitted land to the District Council in 2014 you will t need to do this process again. 1. CONTACT INFORMATION a). Your details: Person Organisation (if applicable) Address Bob Edden Bob Edden : Architect Maison Dieu, Stone Hill, Sellindge TN25 6EJ Telephone Number 01303 814235 E-mail bobedden@btconnect.com b) Details of the organisation/individual you are representing (if applicable): Person Mr & Mrs A Orsbourne Organisation (if applicable) Address Silver Spray, Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford TN25 6JX Telephone Number E-mail Shepway Planning Policy Team 1
2. SITE DETAILS Site Address Silver Spray, Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford TN25 6JX Site Area (hectares) 0.45 OS Grid Reference (state where this points lies in relation to whole area) EASTING 610245m, NORTHING 138133m at approximate centrepoint of land parcel Current or Most Recent Land Use(s) (if vacant, state duration) GARDEN Site Description (include topography; existing structures / key physical features - particularly relevant if you regard most or all of the site as meeting the definition of previously developed land in the Glossary of the National Planning Policy Framework) Approximately 1.1 acres of land, generally flat, rectangular in shape bordered by existing fences, hedges and trees, with a frontage onto Main Road, Sellindge. Planning History (include Shepway planning application reference numbers) The most pertinent applications are as listed below. There are other historic applications listed generally relating to advertising and signage. 82/0109/SH ALTERATIONS AND CONVERSION OF GROUND FLOOR FROM RETAIL SHOP TO LIVING ACCOMMODATION Y07/0461/SH Erection of a first floor and terrace extension and provision of a new pitched roof,incorporating existing flat roofed extension. (resubmission of application Y06/1546/SH). Y07/1548/SH Erection of detached garage following demolition of existing Description of Adjoining Land Use(s) (include existing structures and their scale / key physical features; please state where any adjoining land is in your ownership/control) To the East residential development. To the West and South-West land for which outline consent for residential development has been granted to Taylor Wimpey Ltd. PLEASE ATTACH A MAP showing the boundary of the area to be developed and preferred access points. Please use a large scale (at least 1:25,000, although 1:10,000 or if possible 1:2,500 may be more suitable). Without this map the site will NOT be included in the assessment. A map is attached at scale 1:2500 2
3. LAND CHARACTERISTICS - ADVANTAGES & CONSTRAINTS a) Heritage designations Does the site contain, or fall adjacent to, any of the following? Conservation Area? Listed Buildings? Scheduled Ancient Monuments? Area of Archaeological Importance? If YES, specify details: b) On-site environmental features/ history Does the site contain, or fall adjacent to, any of the following? If YES, specify details (including how you would propose the constraint be overcome to allow a feasible development, addressing the financial and time implications): Watercourses / water features? Environment Agency Flood Zone (other than Zone 1)? Land with an incidence of flooding / standing water in the last 25 years, kwn to you or the local community? Tree Preservation Orders? Internal hedgerows, large individual trees or groups of trees? Protected species/ habitats? Agricultural land Grade I, 2 or 3a? Land with potential landscape interest? Land with unstable ground conditions, or where action has been taken to reinforce land stability? Land with hazard risks due to its location or with possible contamination due to pollutants from previous processes undertaken on the site? Overhead wiring traversing the site? Buried infrastructure (underground watercourses/ energy pipes, communications wiring)? Shepway Planning Policy Team 3
c) Access and highways Do the following apply? Is there currently direct site vehicular access from the public highway? Do you legally control all the vehicular access from the public highway (e.g. you own any access route)? Is the current direct site vehicular access from the public highway hard surfaced? Are there current other pedestrian access points from the public highway, including Public Rights of Way? d) Utilities networks Is the site connected to the following? Mains electricity supply? Mains gas supply? Mains water supply? Mains sewerage? Broadband internet? e) Strategic uses Does the site contain any of the following land uses? Offices, industrial, storage? Public or voluntary/charitable sector premises? Open space located within a settlement? If NO, specify how you would provide suitable access: No If NO, please outline where you believe the nearest connection could be made if required, or how you would provide suitable services: Not available in this locality 4.4Mbps and above If YES, please outline the nearest alternative available location for the relevant use: No No No 4
4. ACHIEVING DEVELOPMENT a) Do you (or the organisation you represent) own the land in full? (If NO please list owner/ part owners with contact details). b) Are there any relevant legal restrictions specific to the land e.g. covenants on the uses that may take place or the future form of development? (If YES please detail). No c) Is the site currently vacant (and immediately available for development? (If NO please detail when and how the current activity/ occupants can realistically cease/ leave, including leasing information as relevant). No. This is a private residence. The current owner/occupiers are planning for their future. The land availabilty is easily achieved. d) Once commenced, how many years do you think it will take to fully develop the site? Two to three years. e) Has the land been marketed with reference to potential alternative uses/ redevelopment for residential purposes? (If YES please detail). No. f) Have you have been in contact with a developer with experience of constructing / selling new-build homes to bring the site forward / do you have experience of constructing/ selling new-build homes? No contact has been made with developers concerning this site. Bob Edden : Architect has experience of bringing sites forward for development in conjunction with various builder/developers. g) Please state here any alternative land uses you would t support being considered, were the land found t to be deliverable/developable in the SHLAA. Unless stated here, it will be assumed for the purposes of initial planning policy evidence gathering - the land is available for any alternative land use. Shepway Planning Policy Team 5
5. ESTIMATE OF SITE DENSITY a) What is your estimate of the total number of homes that can be feasibly accommodated on the land? (If you are unsure, please state this and move to the next section: 6) 4-5 family homes with gardens, medium-low density scheme SITES OF 100 DWELLINGS OR MORE: MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE ATTACHED ANNEX & PROVIDE A SKETCH PLAN b) Do you think the development may include an element of flatted / apartment dwellings (If YES please detail amount or location)? Not considered an appropriate location for flats or apartments. c) Please explain your estimate of site density with respect to on-site characteristics AND the site s wider context (you may wish to refer to matters such as the proportion of land that is directly able to accommodate residential buildings / the scale of buildings / the landscape or townscape and associated statutory designations / infrastructure capacity / financial and other delivery considerations etc): The anticipated density and type of development relates to the expected configuration of development on adjacent lands. Orientation would mitigate negative impacts on any existing and future dwellings in the vicinity. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION It is likely to be necessary for an officer of the Council to visit and carry out a site survey unaccompanied. If there are access difficulties, please confirm contact details to enable a visit to be arranged. Please contact :- Bob Edden : Architect 01303 814235 Please attach any supporting information that may help the survey, or the SHLAA s examination of suitability, availability and achievability for residential development including the Annex and a sketch plan if you are proposing 100+ dwellings. 7. DECLARATION I have provided information to the best of my kwledge- Name: Bob Edden : Architect Signature: Date: 11 March 2015 Please return this form and map to: Planning.policy@shepway.gov.uk. Don t forget the information in the Annex if the site could accommodate 100 or more dwellings. Please call 01303 853375 if you have questions about completing the form. Officers are available to help complete the form and particularly to assist those t acting in a professional capacity. Documents must be received by 5:00 pm on 11 th March 2015. 6
ANNEX: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SITES OF 100+ HOMES Please attach a sketch plan of your site, outlining how the capacity you have identified in Question 5 will be accommodated, including main n-residential areas proposed, areas of lower and higher density and other relevant information. A1. Please set out in the table below infrastructure provision and how the development would be served, with reference to whether needs will be met on-site or off-site, and further details, justified against: Site location and accessibility by a choice of transport modes The availability and capacity of existing services. Education e.g. primary school, nursery Healthcare Indoor voluntary/ community space e.g. hall, meeting space. Play and sports facilities e.g. areas equipped for different age groups. Public greenspace e.g. parks, allotments. Local centre e.g. shops Transport facilities e.g. highways, bus services, cycle routes etc. On-site? (Detail what, the specification, its quantity/ floorspace, identified service/ management organisation etc) Off-site? (Detail where, and if you have verified capacity) A2. Are you proposing to provide any residential accommodation with an element of care provision? (If YES please explain through documentary evidence, including the amount of such provision, its nature, who would provide it)? Shepway Planning Policy Team 7
A3. Are you proposing to include major sustainable energy / water management infrastructure on site to service multiple properties? (If YES please explain through documentary evidence, including the scale of such provision, its nature, who would manage it)? A4. What are the main issues of achievability you expect your proposal to face in future i.e. challenges and opportunities to deliver a complete development, once issues of suitability (including planning permission) and availability have been resolved? Please list in the following table matters providing confidence in, or that may constrain, development of the site -with reference to market/delivery/cost factors: Market issues, including Alternative/ adjacent uses Local attractiveness/ market demand Delivery issues, including Number and nature of developers Phasing/build out rates Expected sales rates Cost issues, including Land preparation On-site infrastructure Matters potentially providing particular confidence in the delivery of development on this site Matters potentially constraining the delivery of development on this site 8
A5. Taking account of the identified achievability issues in this Annex and elsewhere, how many homes would you estimate are likely to be completed in the following periods? (Please compleet the following table and add any explanatory comments in the space provided). Period Quantity Comment Complete By March 2015 April 2015 to March 2017 April 2017 to March 2019 April 2019 to March 2021 April 2021 to March 2026 April 2026 to March 2031 April 2031 and beyond Many thanks for providing this information to help the assessment of the site through all stages of the process, as required. Shepway Planning Policy Team 9
138 275 138 250 138 225 138 200 138 175 138 150 138 125 138 100 138 075 138 050 CADFILE REF 1147 SHLAA SILVER SPRAY This drawing is copyright BobEddenArchitect: Sellindge,Kent(UK) 2015 Reproduction(s) of Ordnance Survey material included within this drawing or document are made under licence. Crown Copyright. All rights reserved: Licence. AR100014517 Playing Field ACCESS POINT Belvedere Cottage Sellindge Primary School Day Nursery EASTING 610245m NORTHING 138133m The Silver Spray Lees House MAIN ROAD 64.9m 1 2 Waterloo Terrace 4 3 1 WOODLEES CLOSE Hall 5 Tel Ex 610 225 610 250 610 275 610 300 610 325 610 350 610 375 Ordnance Survey, (c) Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. 0 50 100 m Revision / Date Description Code Drawn By Source mac super Paper Size & Scale A4 1: 2500 OriginationDate 2014-0130 Drawing Title SITE LOCATION MAP Project Title Residential Development Potential Proposed Development at Land at Silver Spray, Main Road, Sellindge TN25 6JX for Mr & Mrs Orsbourne B O B E D D E N A R C H I T E C T MAISON DIEU STONE HILL SELLINDGE ASHFORD KENT TN25 6EJ tel 01303 814235 fax 01303 813639 Drawing Number 1147 SHLAA Revision -o-