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Site Assessment Pro Formas

Representation ID: 6041

Received: 09/09/2021

Respondent: Kler Group

Agent: Cerda Planning Ltd

Representation Summary:

Site 1227 – Lower Farm Road, Bromham
Question 1a – the site adjoins a settlement policy area and as such should be scored ‘+’ as per question 8b.
Question 2b – the site has been the subject of a previous planning application and appeal, and a more recent promotional document has been prepared (appended to these submissions). Birds and bats have been found at the site, but no other protected species (GCN, reptiles, Badgers) have been found. The development of the site provides the opportunity to enhance existing habitat as well as create new habitat of greater value to wildlife. An ecologically guided management plan should be implemented in order to maximise the biodiversity value of the habitats and features retained by the scheme. Sensitive management of woodland, wetland, and hedgerows would provide the most benefit. Retained hedgerows could be bolstered and enhanced by planting additional native species to increase species richness. As such the site should be scored ‘+’.
Question 2c – the site has the ability to achieve net gain through an ecologically guided management plan in order to maximise the biodiversity value of the habitats and features retained by the scheme. As such the site should be scored ‘+’.
Question 4a – there are no designated heritage assets within the site. In the previous appeal for this site, it was agreed with the Council that no designated heritage assets were sensitive to development within the site and that the non-designated earthwork ridge and furrow within the site does not contribute to the significance of any designated or non-designated heritage assets outside of the site. As such the site should be scored ‘+’.
Question 9b – in the previous appeal the Inspector concluded that, based upon the available evidence, the ALC of the site was 3b and not, therefore, the ‘best and most versatile’ agricultural land and did not conflict with development plan policy nor the guidance in the NPPF relating to the scarce resources of such land. As such the site should be scored ‘+’.
Question 15f – No highway objections were raised in relation to the earlier planning application and appeal, the Highway Authority recommending approval subject to conditions. Overall, the highway network can accommodate the increase in traffic resulting from a development of the site without a severe impact on highway capacity or an unacceptable impact on highway safety. The development is deliverable in transport terms, and it would accord with the NPPF’s requirements. As such the site should be scored ‘+’.
Contaminated land – the site is greenfield, and in any event is not contaminated. No issues were previously identified in the earlier planning application or appeal in relation to ground conditions. As such the site should be scored ‘+’.