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F O R M E R C E M E X C E M E N T W O R K SB A R R I N G T O N

FORMER CEMENT WORKS

HASLINGFIELD ROAD, BARRINGTON

OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

PLANNING STATEMENT

SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF CEMEX UK PROPERTIES LTD

OCTOBER 2014

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 4

THE PLANNING APPLICATION SUBMISSION ......................................................................... 4

2 THE SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA ......................................................................... 8

SITE LOCATION – BARRINGTON ............................................................................................. 8

THE SITE ..................................................................................................................................... 8

3. STAKEHOLDER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ..................................................... 12

MEETINGS AND DIALOGUE WITH SCDC OFFICERS ........................................................... 12

DIALOGUE WITH CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICERS ............................... 13

CONTACT WITH UTILITIES PROVIDERS ............................................................................... 13

MEETINGS WITH BARRINGTON PARISH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES ......................... 13

ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS ............................................................................ 13

4 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................... 15

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................ 15

PROPOSED LAND USES ......................................................................................................... 15

VEHICULAR ACCESS .............................................................................................................. 16

PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE LINKS........................................................................................... 16

5 PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT ....................................................................................... 18

THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN ..................................................................................................... 18

THE IMPACT OF THE NPPF ON THE DECISION TAKING PROCESS .................................. 19

OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 20

6 ASSESSMENT OF THE SCHEME ................................................................................... 23

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT? ........................................................................... 23

THE BENEFITS OF REDEVELOPMENT FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT........................... 24

ENHANCEMENTS TO OPEN SPACE PROVISION & LOCAL FACILITIES ............................ 28

HIGHWAYS AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT ..................................................................... 30

7. ENVIRONMENT & DESIGN ............................................................................................ 33

ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY .............................................................................................. 33

GROUND CONDITIONS AND CONTAMINATION ................................................................... 34

LANDSCAPE AND VIEWS ........................................................................................................ 34

NOISE AND VIBRATION .......................................................................................................... 36

FLOOD RISK AND DRAINAGE ................................................................................................ 37

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DESIGN APPROACH ................................................................................................................ 37

CULTURAL HERITAGE ............................................................................................................ 39

SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 40

8 PLANNING OBLIGATIONS - DRAFT HEADS OF TERMS ............................................ 41

AFFORDABLE HOUSING ......................................................................................................... 41

OPEN SPACE ........................................................................................................................... 41

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................................... 42

HIGHWAYS WORKS AND TRANSPORT INITIATIVES ........................................................... 42

COUNCIL’S ADMINSTRATIVE COSTS ................................................................................... 42

9 CONCLUSIONS ...............................................................................................................44

BENEFITS ARISING FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ................................................................. 45

SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 46

APPENDIX 1 .................................................................................................................................. 47

COUNCIL’S EIA SCOPING OPINION, DATED 28 APRIL 2014 ............................................... 47

APPENDIX 2 .................................................................................................................................. 48

APPLICATION SITE AND ADJOINING OWNERSHIP PLAN ................................................... 48

APPENDIX 3 .................................................................................................................................. 49

RELEVANT SITE PLANNING HISTORY RECORDS (FROM SCDC ONLINE REGISTER) .... 49

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 This Planning Statement has been prepared by Carter Jonas LLP in support of an outline planning

application made to South Cambridgeshire District Council (‘SCDC’) for the redevelopment of land

at the former CEMEX Cement Works to provide up to 220 (Class C3) dwellings.

1.2 The planning application is made by CEMEX UK Properties Limited (‘CEMEX’), the landowner.

1.3 The principal purpose of the Planning Statement is to test the suitability of the proposed

development for housing against prevailing national and local planning policy and guidance.

THE PLANNING APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion

1.4 On the 18 February 2014, Campbell Reith Hill LLP submitted a Scoping request to SCDC under

the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England) Regulations 2011.

1.5 The request assumed a development of up to 250 dwellings, open space provision including cycle

tracks, walking and running paths, sports pitches and children’s play areas; areas of hard and soft

landscaping; new vehicular and pedestrian accesses.

1.6 The Council’s EIA Scoping Opinion was issued on 28 April 2014. This response confirmed the

scope of the chapters and supporting information required as part of an Environment Statement. A

copy of the Council’s EIA Scoping Opinion is attached at Appendix 1.

Outline Planning Application Submission

1.7 The outline planning application consists of the following documentation, plans and drawings, the

scope of which was agreed with the allocated case officer at SCDC, Mr Andrew Fillmore, as part of

the formal pre-application process.

Documentation

Documents Author

Outline planning application forms and certificates Carter Jonas (agent on behalf of CEMEX UK Properties Ltd)

Planning Statement (including draft Heads of Terms) Carter Jonas

Design and Access Statement John Thompson & Partners

Statement of Community Involvement Community Connect Ltd

Transport Assessment (including Framework Travel Plan) Vectos

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Flood Risk Assessment Campbell Reith

Environmental Statement Chapters (Volume 1)

1.Introduction Campbell Reith – Environmental Statement lead consultant

2.EIA Methodology

3.Application Site Description

4.Proposed Development

5.Alternatives and Design Evolution

6.Socio-economic

7.Ecology and Nature Conservation

8.Noise and Vibration

9.Air Quality

10.Ground Conditions and Contamination

11.Water Resources and Environment

12.Landscape and Visual

13.Cultural Heritage

14.Summary and Conclusions

15.Non Technical Summary

Environmental Statement (Technical Appendices, Volume 2)

Including (but not exhaustive): Campbell Reith – Environmental Statement lead consultant

Ecology Desk Study and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Desk Study

Land Quality Statement

Landscape and Visual Appraisal

Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment

Preliminary Ecological Assessment and associated surveys

Arboricultural Impact Assessment

Environmental Statement (Volume 3)

Non-Technical Summary Campbell Reith

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Plans and Drawings

Plan / Drawing Reference Plans / Drawing Title Scale

For administrative purposes

00462_SV_01 rev P1 Site Location Plan 1:10000 at A1

00462_SV_02 rev P1 Application Site and Adjoining Ownership Plan 1:5000 at A0

For formal approval at outline planning stage

00462_PP_01 rev P1 Land Use and Access Parameter Plan 1:2500 at A1

00462_PP_02 Building Height Parameter Plan 1:2500 at A1

110278/A/18 Northern Site Access 1:500 at A3

110278/A/19 Southern Site Access 1:500 at A3

110278/A/20 School Car Park Access 1:500 at A3

For illustrative purposes only

00462_SK_01 rev P1 Illustrative Masterplan 1:1250 at A1

00462_SK_02 rev P1 Access and Connections 1:2500 at A3

Structure of Planning Statement

1.8 The remaining sections of this Statement are structured as follows:

• Section 2 (Site and Surrounding Area): Provides a commentary on Barrington and identifies the

extent of the planning application site boundary.

• Section 3 (Stakeholder and Community Engagement): Summarises CEMEX's approach to pre-

application engagement with stakeholders including SCDC and CCC officers, the local

community, utilities providers, and Barrington Parish Council.

• Section 4 (Proposed Development): Provides a summary of the key components of the outline

application, and lists the ‘matters’ which are to be reserved for future approval.

• Section 5 (Planning Policy Context): Provides an overview of the planning policy documents and

guidance notes relevant to the Council’s determination of the outline application, and identifies

those policies which are out-of-date, or to which only limited weight can be attached.

• Section 6 (Assessment of the Scheme): Assesses the proposed development’s compliance with

relevant planning policy and guidance.

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• Section 7 (Environment and Design): Assesses the proposed development against relevant key

environmental and design criteria set out in the NPPF, and in adopted and draft local planning

policy and guidance.

• Section 8 (Planning Obligations): Sets out the scope of potential planning obligations which could

form part of a Section 106 Agreement.

• Section 9 (Conclusions): Provides key conclusions, and an overview of the planning case for

development.

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2 THE SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA

SITE LOCATION – BARRINGTON

2.1 The planning application site is located immediately to the north of Barrington village, and forms

part of CEMEX’s ownership. The village of Haslingfield is circa 1.9km to the north-east, Harlton is

circa 2km to the north/north-west, Orwell is 1.9km to the west, and Foxton 2.7km to the south-east.

2.2 Barrington has a population of circa 1,000. The urban form consists of a variety of different

dwelling types and densities.

Retail and community facilities

2.3 Barrington has a post office and village store (51 High Street), a village hall (63 High Street), and a

public house (Royal Oak, West Green).

Schools and colleges

2.4 Barrington has one primary school (Barrington Church of England Primary School); but does not

have a secondary school. Barrington is, however, in the catchment area for Melbourn Village

College, circa 8km to the south of Barrington. The Happy Bunnies Nursery (for 2-5 year olds) is

located at Barrington Village Hall.

Existing recreational and leisure facilities

2.5 Barrington has high quality children’s equipped play areas (totalling 1.5ha), outdoor sports

including a recreational ground (1.5ha) and a bowling green (0.1ha). There are also pockets of

informal open spaces dispersed throughout the village (extending to 6.5ha).

Public transport

2.6 There are three bus routes serving Barrington which provide connections to/from Cambridge (5-6

buses daily, Monday-Saturday), and a further service to/from Royston on a Wednesday (1 bus

daily).

2.7 The closest passenger railway station is Foxton which is located circa 2.2km from the Site,

providing connections to Cambridge (journey time of 13 minutes), and London (journey time 1

hour). Shepreth Station is circa 3.2km miles from the Site and is on the same train line as Foxton.

THE SITE

CEMEX’s ownership and operations at Barrington

2.8 CEMEX’s landholdings at Barrington extend to circa 400ha, the majority of which (390ha) comprise

quarry areas, agricultural, and restored land. 9.88 ha of the landholdings are previously developed

land (‘PDL’), comprising the plant, buildings, structures, hardstanding and ancillary offices

associated with the Cement Works. A plan showing the existing context is set out below (Figure 1).

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Figure 1: Existing Site Context

2.9 With the onset of the recession, production ceased at the Cement Works (the pink area on Figure 1

above) in 2008 with the loss of 80 jobs. The Cement Works was finally decommissioned in 2012

and is now vacant and derelict, with the exception of a small site office and a security presence.

2.10 Other areas of CEMEX’s landholdings at Barrington are still operational. The quarry (the

‘Excavated Area’ on Figure 1 above) still holds a limited stock of hard limestone material (‘clunch’)

which is sold in large blocks as a building stone to be used in the restoration of historic buildings.

Clunch is not, however, still quarried at Barrington, with the planning permission having expired.

Leachate is also removed from the quarry and transported from the site by road.

2.11 Two areas of previously excavated land have been restored to agriculture (‘restored areas’ on

Figure 1 above), and a further area is awaiting restoration to agriculture and nature conservation

after-uses (‘Area to be Restored’ on Figure 1 above).

2.12 CEMEX’s landholdings also include the Barrington Light Railway which runs between the Foxton

sidings and the quarry. The line enters from across Haslingfield Road, and then dissects the

Cement Works, terminating inbetween two areas of restored land. The line is currently unused, but

upgrade works are due to be completed early in 2015 to enable the importation by rail of inert

materials required to infill the ‘Area to be Restored’. Further details of the upgrade and the infill are

set out in the ‘Relevant Planning History’ section later in this section of the Statement.

The planning application site

2.13 This outline planning application principally relates to the site of the former Cement Works

(hereafter referred to as ‘the Cement Works’). This is PDL extending to circa 9.88ha and is where

the residential development is proposed.

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2.14 Also included within the planning application boundary are the following land parcels:

• the Barrington Light Railway from the point at which it crosses Haslingfield Road on the Cement

Works’ eastern boundary, running south-east to Foxton sidings – for a potential future shared

pedestrian and cycle link to Foxton Station.

• an area of woodland immediately to the south of the Cement Works, adjacent to Haslingfield

Road – in part, for a direct shared pedestrian and cycle link to Barrington, and for a car park for

the Primary School

• agricultural land to the west of the Cement Works including the southern lake – for informal and

formal open space, including allotments.

2.15 In total, the planning application site (hereafter referred to as ‘the Site’) extends to circa 34.27

hectares, which equates to only circa 8% of CEMEX landholdings at Barrington.

2.16 A combined planning application (redline) and land ownership (blueline) boundary plan is attached

at Appendix 2.

2.17 The Cement Works sit on lower ground compared to the rest of CEMEX’s ownership in Barrington,

and displays a gentle slope from north to the south. It is well screened from Haslingfield Road and

Barrington village by an established tree belt which runs along its eastern and southern

boundaries.

2.18 Many of the buildings and structures associated with the Cement Works remain, some of which

extend up to circa 27m in height. The chimney extends to circa 60m. All existing buildings and

structures within the planning application boundary of the Site would be demolished and

remediation undertaken prior to redevelopment for housing.

2.19 Existing vehicular access into the Cement Works is taken from two points from Haslingfield Road.

The northernmost of the two provides the principal point of access for operational vehicles going to

the quarry and restoration areas in CEMEX’s wider ownership. There is also an existing secondary

access to the quarry and restored land via Orwell Road to the south-west.

2.20 Due to the nature of operations on the site, no direct pedestrian access exists between the Cement

Works and Barrington to the south or Haslingfield to the north. There are, however, footpaths and

bridleways running across the agricultural land within CEMEX’s wider ownership.

Relevant planning history

2.21 The planning history for the Site (and CEMEX’s wider landholdings) at Barrington is complex and

extensive. A summary schedule of planning history records obtained from CEMEX and from

SCDC’s online records is attached at Appendix 3.

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2.22 The Cement Works: Planning history records for this area of the Site predominantly relate to the

incremental development of buildings and structures to support the processing, handling and

storage of building materials.

2.23 Material importation by rail and land restoration: In August 2011, planning permission was granted

by Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC ref S/01080/10/CW) for the following works and

operations:

‘Importation, by rail, of the requisite inert material, for a period of five years, to partially infill an

existing quarry void and provide for the restoration of the western and north-western areas of

Barrington Quarry to a combination of agriculture and nature conservation after-uses, and all

associated works including railway refurbishment and the retention and continued use of the

existing weighbridge, office and workshop’.

2.24 This relates to the infill of the ‘Area to be Restored’ on Figure 1, to the west of the Site. The rail

upgrade works are underway, with importation of inert material envisaged to commence in

February 2015.

2.25 The planning conditions attached to the permission require these works to have finished by 31

December 2018. The continuation of importation and restoration after that date would require a

new planning permission from CCC (as Mineral Planning Authority).

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3. STAKEHOLDER & COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT

3.1 CEMEX has taken an inclusive and transparent approach to pre-application engagement with

stakeholders and the local community. The approach to engagement accords with paragraphs 188

– 194 of the NPPF, and Section 122 of the Localism Act 2011.

3.2 A review of CEMEX’s engagement with stakeholders is set out in the Statement of Community

Involvement submitted in support of this planning application. The way in which comments

received have informed the evolution of scheme proposals is addressed in the Design and Access

Statement.

3.3 The form of this engagement and the feedback received has resulted in CEMEX reducing the scale

of proposals under consideration from 350 dwellings to the current proposal of up to 220 dwellings,

with housing development restricted to the former Cement Works (PDL) only.

3.4 The dates of key stakeholder and community meetings and events are summarised below.

MEETINGS AND DIALOGUE WITH SCDC OFFICERS

3.5 CEMEX and its core consultant team have engaged with Andrew Fillmore, John Koch and Keith

Miles (SCDC Planning), David Roberts (SCDC Planning Policy), and Bonnie Kwok (SCDC Urban

Design) through the Council’s pre-application advice service.

3.6 The engagement has included five meetings on the following dates:

Date Venue SCDC officers

04 July 2012 SCDC Offices John Koch and Keith Miles

31 March 2014 SCDC Offices Andrew Fillmore and David Roberts

8 May 2014 CEMEX Cement Works Andrew Fillmore and Bonnie Kwok

21 August 2014 CEMEX Cement Works Andrew Fillmore and David Roberts

26 September 2014 SCDC Offices Andrew Fillmore

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3.7 This process has enabled CEMEX to gain the officers’ views on the merits of the proposed

development having regard to prevailing planning policy, and to identify their view on any areas of

the scheme which may benefit from further consideration.

3.8 The pre-application advice service has also been used to agree with officers the list of documents,

drawings and plans to be submitted as part of the outline planning application.

DIALOGUE WITH CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICERS

3.9 CEMEX’s Highways consultants, Vectos, met with Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC)

Highways officers on 14 February 2014 to review existing and proposed site vehicular access

arrangements, and the proposed options for sustainable transport initiatives. CCC’s response is

addressed in the supporting Transport Assessment.

3.10 Vectos has maintained dialogue with CCC throughout the pre-application process on highways and

transport matters. The scope of the Transport Assessment, and the assumptions used in respect

of vehicle trip generation to and from the site, were agreed in advance of submitting the planning

application.

CONTACT WITH UTILITIES PROVIDERS

3.11 CEMEX and its engineering consultants have contacted utility providers and statutory undertakers

to assess availability and location of services on and in the vicinity of the proposed development

site (water, gas, electricity, telecoms and foul water drainage). The information provided has

informed the preparation of the Environmental Statement and the illustrative masterplan.

MEETINGS WITH BARRINGTON PARISH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

3.12 During the consideration of future options for the former Cement Works, representatives of CEMEX

have attended a number of Barrington Parish Council meetings to present to councillors, answer

questions and engage in discussion. Recent meetings attended have been:

• 17 September 2013

• 19 November 2013

• 21 January, 2014

• 19 August 2014

• 16 September 2014

ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS

3.13 Several outlets have been used by CEMEX and its team to engage with local residents of

Barrington and surrounding villages on the evolving proposals. One outlet has been hosting drop-in

consultation events on the following dates:

• 05 and 06 April 2013 – site open day on site designed to seek feedback from the community

on future options for the site. This was attended by more than 250 people; and

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• 10 October to 12 October 2013 – event held onsite and at Barrington Village Hall over three

days. This was attended by more than 400 people.

3.14 Local residents have also been kept updated through CEMEX’s dedicated communities’ website

(http://www.cemexcommunities.co.uk/barrington.html), the distribution of a newsletter in September

2014, and through the regular CEMEX Barrington Liaison Group meetings.

3.15 Members of the Liaison Group include representatives from the community, elected

representatives at parish (including neighbouring parishes), district and county level, the local

Member of Parliament, officers from the County Council and the Environment Agency, and

representatives from specific interest groups and company managers. The group is chaired by

Susan Walford, an officer from South Cambridgeshire District Council.

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4 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT

4.1 The planning application is submitted in outline form, and seeks approval for the following

development:

‘Application for outline planning permission for the demolition of all existing buildings and

structures, and redevelopment to provide up to 220 residential (Class C3) units, formal and

informal open space including allotments, car parking for Barrington Primary School, new

pedestrian and cycle links to Barrington village and Foxton Station, and associated works -

details of vehicular site access arrangements are submitted for approval, with all other matters

(Layout, Scale, Appearance and Landscaping) reserved for future approval’.

4.2 Parameter plans showing the extent of the development zones and maximum building heights are

submitted for formal approval, as are detailed drawings for the proposed points of vehicular access

into the Site from Haslingfield Road.

4.3 An illustrative masterplan is included as part of the planning application to show one way the

former Cement Works could be developed to accommodate up to 220 dwellings. The masterplan

is not, however, for determination at this outline planning stage.

4.4 Further detail on the proposed development is set out in the Design and Access Statement. The

key land use and access principles of the scheme are set out below for reference.

PROPOSED LAND USES

Market and Affordable Housing

4.5 Outline planning permission is sought for the principle of up to 220 (Class C3) dwellings, of which

the percentage of affordable housing would be in accordance with prevailing Development Plan

policy. Currently, this is 40% (as per Saved Policy HG/3 of the Development Control Policies

DPD). There is also an opportunity to include an element of housing for over-55s as part of the

affordable housing, subject to agreement of SCDC.

4.6 The quantum and mix of housing are yet to be fixed, and will be based on an assessment of local

housing need at the reserved matter stage.

Formal and Informal Open Space

4.7 A dedicated area of the Site to the south and west of the housing development is proposed for

formal and informal open space, including allotments. The maximum extent of this area is

identified on the land use parameter plan, with the details of the type, size and specification of open

space to be approved at the reserved matters stage.

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Buffer Zone

4.8 A buffer zone either side of the existing railway line is also identified on the land use plan which

dissects the Cement Works site. Within the buffer zone it is proposed that no housing will be built.

Car park for Barrington Church of England Primary School

4.9 A car parking area is proposed immediately opposite Barrington Church of England Primary School

to assist with regularising parking and drop off arrangements at the school, and to provide parking

for staff and visitors. The maximum extent of this area is identified on the land use parameter

plan, with the detailed layout of spaces and specification within it to be approved at the reserved

matters stage.

VEHICULAR ACCESS

4.10 Detailed approval is sought for the means of vehicular access into the site from three points off

Haslingfield Road:

• 2 x access points to serve the residential development; and

• 1 x access point to serve the car park for Barrington Church of England Primary School.

4.11 A principal vehicular access for operational vehicles associated with the quarry and restoration

activities is still currently required from Haslingfield Rd, and would be via the northernmost of the

three proposed accesses. Operational vehicle movements across the Cement Works site will be

infrequent, and the illustrative masterplan demonstrates that a safe and attractive residential

environment can be designed.

PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE LINKS

4.12 The following pedestrian and cycle links are proposed as part of the development:

• A pedestrian and cycle link connecting the proposed residential development directly with

Barrington Primary School and the existing bus stop on Haslingfield Road;

• A pedestrian link connecting the residential development and open space with Barrington

via Back Lane; and

• A future shared pedestrian and cycle link from the residential development to Foxton

Station, using the route of the Barrington Light Railway once the importation of inert

material associated with the quarry infill and restoration is no longer required (subject to

the Mineral safeguarding being lifted).

4.13 The outline planning application is seeking approval for the location and the commitment to deliver

these links. The ownership, management and maintenance arrangements are to be agreed as part

of the post-submission consultation process with SCDC officers and stakeholders, and will be

included in the S.106 agreement attached to the outline planning consent. The detailed

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specification (lighting, specification etc) and the exact alignment are to be reserved for future

approval.

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5 PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT

THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

5.1 Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 refers to the Development Plan

as a whole and requires that:

‘If regard is to be had to the development plan for the purpose of any determination to be made

under the Planning Acts, the determination must be made in accordance with the plan unless

material considerations indicate otherwise’.

5.2 The adopted Development Plan comprises the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Minerals and

Waste Plan (2012); and the South Cambridgeshire Local Development Framework (Core Strategy

DPD, 2007, Development Control Policies DPD, 2007, and Site Specific Policies DPD, 2010).

5.3 The adopted Area Actions Plans for Northstowe, Cambridge East, Cambridge Southern Fringe,

and North-West Cambridge also form part of the Development Plan, but are not relevant to the

proposals at the former Cement Works.

Adopted planning and environmental designations

5.4 The following Development Plan designations and allocations currently apply to the Application Site:

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Minerals and Waste Plan (2012)

• Existing Minerals and Waste Site

• Transport Zone and Safeguarding Area

• Mineral Consultation Area

• Mineral Safeguarding Area

South Cambridgeshire Local Development Framework

• Lords Bridge Consultation Area

5.5 The following Development Plan designations and allocations also currently apply in the vicinity of

the Site:

South Cambridgeshire Local Development Framework

• Site of Special Scientific Interest (geological) – Barrington Chalk Pit: exposed/open quarry faces (18m to north-west of Site at nearest point);

• Green Belt (to the east of Haslingfield Road); and

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• Barrington Village (to the south): - ‘Group Village’ in hierarchy of settlements;

• Barrington Village (in part) - Conservation Area; and Protected Village Amenity Area.

THE IMPACT OF THE NPPF ON THE DECISION TAKING PROCESS

5.6 In March 2012, the Government issued the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which

consolidates national planning policy, and sets out how this is expected to be applied. The NPPF

is a material consideration in the Local Planning Authority’s determination of this outline planning

application to which significant weight should be attached.

The presumption in favour of sustainable development

5.7 The NPPF identifies that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of

sustainable development (paragraph 7), and that this has three dimensions: economic, social and

environmental which should be delivered jointly and simultaneously.

5.8 Paragraph 14 of the NPPF requires there to be a presumption in favour of sustainable

development, and that for decision-taking this means:

• Approving development proposals that accord with the development plan without delay; and

• where the development plan is absent, silent or relevant policies are out-of-date, granting

planning permission unless:

o Any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the

benefits, when assessed against the policies in this Framework taken as a whole; or

o specific policies in this Framework indicate development should be restricted.

5.9 The NPPF states that for decision-taking, the policies in the Development Plan should not be

considered out-of-date simply because they are adopted prior to publication of the Framework

(paragraph 211). However, after 12 months of the Framework’s publication (i.e. after March 2013),

due weight should be given to relevant policies in existing plans according to their degree of

consistency with the Framework (paragraph 215).

5.10 Paragraph 49 of the NPPF provides further guidance on the application of the tests of Paragraph

14 in the context of proposals for housing development:

‘Housing applications should be considered in the context of the presumption in favour of

sustainable development. Relevant policies for the supply of housing should not be considered

up-to-date if the local planning authority cannot demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable

housing sites.’

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5.11 The Council’s five-year housing land supply position was tested independently by the Planning

Inspectorate as recently as July 2014 at planning appeal relating to two proposed residential

developments at Bannold Road1 and Cody Road

2, Waterbeach.

5.12 The Inspector found that that the Council could not demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable

housing sites. It followed that having regard to the tests of NPPF paragraph 49, relevant

Development Plan policies3 relating to the supply of housing were ‘out-of-date’, triggering the

presumption in favour of sustainable development.

5.13 This is the most recent independently-tested assessment of the Council’s five-year housing land

supply, and therefore Development Plan policies relevant to the supply of housing remain out-of-

date4.

5.14 Section 6 of this Statement will therefore assess the scheme in the context of the ‘presumption in

favour of sustainable development’ and the provision of paragraph 14 of the NPPF.

5.15 There are, however, other Development Plan policies which accord with the NPPF and therefore

are up-to-date and can be afforded significant weight in the assessment of the proposed

development. These policies will be addressed where relevant in Section 6 and Section 7 of this

Statement.

OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Draft Local Plan

5.16 SCDC is currently in the process of preparing a new Local Plan, which when adopted will replace

the Core Strategy DPD and Development Control Policies DPD. The draft Local Plan was

submitted to the Secretary of State on 28 March 2014. The Examination in Public (EiP) is to

commence on 04 November 2014.

5.17 The draft Local Plan (as submitted) is not proposing any changes to the adopted Development

Plan designations or allocations relating to the Site. The site is proposed to remain outside the

proposed defined Development Framework boundary of Barrington, where residential development

is not normally permitted (draft Policy S/7).

5.18 Paragraph 216 of the NPPF states that decision-takers may give weight to relevant policies in

emerging Plans according to:

• The stage of preparation of the emerging plan (the more advanced the preparation, the

greater the weight that may be given);

1 Planning appeal reference APP/W0530/A/13/2209166

2 Planning appeal reference APP/W0530/A/13/2207961

3 Core Strategy DPD Policies ST/2 (Housing Provision), ST/5 (Minor Rural Centres), and Development Control Policies DPD Policy

DP/7 (Development Frameworks’) 4 In the case of this proposed development, Barrington is defined as a Group Village in the Core Strategy DPD and therefore Policy

ST/6 (Group Villages) is out-of-date.

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• The extent to which there are unresolved objections to relevant policies (the less significant

the unresolved objections, the greater the weight that may be given); and

• The degree of consistency of the relevant policies in the emerging plan to the policies in the

Framework (the closer the policies in the emerging plan to the policies in the Framework, the

greater weight that may be given).

5.19 The draft Local Plan has been through several rounds of public consultation prior to submission to

the Secretary of State. However, there are material objections to the draft Local Plan which remain

unresolved relating to housing supply, the settlement hierarchy and the drawing of settlement

boundaries/development frameworks (draft Local Plan policies S/6 to S/12).

5.20 CEMEX has made representations through previous rounds of public consultation on the draft

Local Plan objecting to the Group Village policy ST/6, requesting flexibility to be built-in to the policy

to enable brownfield windfall sites, such as the former Cement Works, located outside the

development frameworks settlements, to be developed for housing.

5.21 With significant unresolved objections, there is potential that the draft Local Plan could be found to

be ‘unsound’ or that material modifications will need to be made as a result. Therefore, CEMEX

contends that only limited planning weight can be attached to these housing supply policies.

5.22 There are, however, draft Local Plan policies which are consistent with the NPPF – principally more

detailed, development control policies - and these will be addressed where relevant in Section 6

and Section 7 of this Statement.

Supplementary Planning Documents

5.23 The following Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) adopted by SCDC are material

consideration in the planning process:

• Open Space in New Developments SPD – (adopted 15 January 2009);

• Biodiversity SPD – (adopted 2 July 2009);

• Listed Buildings SPD – (adopted 2 July 2009);

• Affordable Housing SPD – (adopted 2 March 2010);

• District Design Guide SPD – (adopted 2 March 2010);

• Landscape in New Developments SPD – (adopted 2 March 2010); and

• Health Impact Assessment SPD – (adopted 8 March 2011).

National Planning Practice Guidance

5.24 The National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) website was launched on 6 March 2014. It

replaces and consolidates 7,000 pages of planning guidance on topics including flood risk, heritage

and design and it should be read in conjunction with the Framework.

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5.25 As well as expanding on national policy, the NPPG also provides general procedural guidance on

matters such as the use of planning conditions and planning obligations and on planning appeals. It

replaces cancelled guidance such as ‘The Planning System: General Principles’ document.

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6 ASSESSMENT OF THE SCHEME

6.1 As identified in Section 5 of this Statement, relevant housing supply policies in the Development

Plan are out-of-date. In these circumstances, the provisions of Paragraph 14 of the NPPF are

engaged, whereby the presumption in favour of sustainable development applies.

6.2 For decision taking, this means that the local planning authority should grant planning permission

for housing development unless the adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and

demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the NPPF as a whole, or unless

specific policies indicate that development should be restricted.

6.3 This section of the Statement assesses the scheme in terms of the principle of redevelopment for

housing and open space, and highways and transport matters. Section 7 addresses environmental

and design considerations.

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?

6.4 Before assessing the benefits of the scheme against the impacts, it is necessary first to understand

what is meant by sustainable development in the NPPF.

6.5 Paragraph 7 identifies there to be three dimensions to ‘sustainable development’: economic, social

and environmental. These dimensions give rise to the need for the planning system to perform a

number of roles:

• an economic role – contributing to building a strong, responsive and competitive economy, by

ensuring that sufficient land of the right type is available in the right places and at the right time

to support growth and innovation; and by identifying and coordinating development

requirements, including the provision of infrastructure;

• a social role – supporting strong, vibrant and healthy communities, by providing the supply of

housing required to meet the needs of present and future generations; and by creating a high

quality built environment, with accessible local services that reflect the community’s needs and

support its health, social and cultural well-being; and

• an environmental role – contributing to protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic

environment; and, as part of this, helping to improve biodiversity, use natural resources

prudently, minimise waste and pollution, and mitigate and adapt to climate change including

moving to a low carbon economy.

6.6 Paragraph 152 requires local planning authorities to seek opportunities to achieve each of the

economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, and net gains across

all three. Significant adverse impacts on any of the three dimensions should be avoided, and

wherever possible alternative options which reduce or eliminate such impacts should be pursued.

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6.7 As we demonstrate, the proposed development would give rise to significant benefits and net gains

across all three dimensions of sustainable development. We also demonstrate that through the

imposition of appropriately-worded planning conditions and planning obligations, the development

would not lead to any adverse impacts which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the

benefits.

6.8 In doing so, reference is made to guidance contained in the NPPF, saved policies of the

Development Plan where they are still up-to-date, adopted Supplementary Planning Documents,

and draft Local Plan policies where they are in accordance with the NPPF.

THE BENEFITS OF REDEVELOPMENT FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Relevant Planning Policy

NPPF

6.9 Paragraph 7 identifies that to perform its social role, the planning system must support strong,

vibrant and healthy communities by providing the supply of housing required to meet the needs of

present and future generations.

6.10 Paragraph 17 encourages the effective reuse of land by reusing land that has been previously

developed (brownfield land), provided that it is not of high environmental value.

6.11 Paragraph 50 states that to deliver a wide choice of homes, widen opportunities for home

ownership and create sustainable inclusive and mixed communities, local planning authorities

should: plan for a mix of housing based on current and future demographic trends, market trends

and the needs of different groups of the community; identify the housing which reflects local

demand; and set affordable housing targets.

6.12 Paragraph 55 identifies that sustainable development in rural areas can be promoted by locating

housing where it will enhance or maintain the vitality of rural communities, including supporting

village services. This also assists the planning system in performing its ‘economic’ role, as

required by Paragraph 7 of the NPPF.

Development Plan

6.13 Policy ST/3 of the Core Strategy states that developments should make efficient use of land,

including through re-use of previously developed land. The Council has set a target of at least 37%

of new buildings between 1999 and 2016 being either located on previously developed land or

utilising existing buildings.

6.14 Policy HG/2 of the Development Control Policies DPD reflects the NPPF requirement for housing

provision to be based on local need and demand.

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6.15 Saved Policy HG/3 of the Development Control Policies DPD (as amplified by the Affordable

Housing SPD) requires 40% of all proposed dwellings to be affordable, unless it can be

demonstrated that there are development-specific constraints which mean that this level of

provision cannot be provided.

6.16 Policy CS26 of the Minerals & Waste Core Strategy Development Plan Document states that

Mineral Safeguarding Areas are designated for deposits of sand and gravel, brick clay, limestone

and chalk that are considered to be of current or future economic importance, and defined on the

Proposals Map. The Mineral Planning Authority must be consulted on planning applications for

developments in these Areas.

Draft Local Plan

6.17 Policy S/12 states that the Council aims to achieve a continuous high level of housing production

throughout the plan period to support predicted and actual jobs growth. If the Council cannot

continue to achieve a continuous high level of housing, the policy states that one mechanism by

which the under supply can be supplemented is by the development of previously developed land

(part e).

6.18 Policy E/14 states that the conversion, change of use or redevelopment of existing employment

sites to non-employment uses on the edge of development frameworks will be resisted unless it is

demonstrated that the site is inappropriate for any employment use to continue having regard to

market demand; or the overall benefit to the community of the proposal outweighs any adverse

effect on employment opportunities and the range of available employment land and premises; or

the existing use is generating environmental problems and any alternative employment use would

continue to generate similar environmental problems.

Beneficial reuse of vacant, brownfield land

6.19 Since the plant was decommissioned in 2012, CEMEX has actively engaged with a wide range of

stakeholders to consider the most appropriate future use(s) of CEMEX’s landholdings at

Barrington. The details of this engagement are set out at Section 3 of this Statement.

6.20 Following the October 2013 public exhibition of options, CEMEX commissioned a detailed review of

the demand for, and viability of commercial development and/or industrial use on the PDL land as

an alternative to housing. The assessment concluded that there is insufficient demand for these

uses in this location, and consequently would not be a viable redevelopment option. A copy of the

assessment was made available to Barrington Parish Council and a presentation was given by

CEMEX at the Parish Council’s November 2013 meeting. The conclusions of the assessment have

been generally accepted.

6.21 The reuse of this vacant and redundant brownfield site accords with paragraph 17 of the NPPF,

Policy ST/3 of the Core Strategy, and draft Local Plan Policy S/12.

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6.22 The provisions of draft Local Plan Policy E/14 have also been complied with, CEMEX having first

identified through a detailed review that redevelopment for commercial and/or industrial would not

be viable, and also due to the clear social and environmental improvements to be derived from

redeveloping a former industrial site for housing.

6.23 In working-up redevelopment proposals for the Site, it has been fully recognised that the site forms

part of a Mineral Safeguarding Area. This designation relates to both the former Cement Works

and and in CEMEX’s wider ownership at Barrington. The planning application demonstrates that

the proposed development would not prejudice ongoing or potential future operations at the quarry.

Meeting an identified and pressing housing need

6.24 The proposed development of up to 220 (Class C3) dwellings would make a useful contribution

towards meeting the Council’s rolling five-year housing land supply requirements, which based on

the Council’s Strategic Housing Market Assessment (date) equates to 950 dwellings per annum.

The need to find sites which can accommodate housing early has become more pressing in light of

the Council’s current five-year housing supply shortfall.

6.25 For a site to be included as part of the Council’s five-year housing land supply projections, the

NPPF requires it to be ‘deliverable’, i.e. that it is to be ‘available now, offer a suitable location for

development now, and be achievable with a realistic prospect that housing will be delivered on the

site within five years and in particular that the development of the site is viable.’ 5 The Site

satisfies each of these tests:

1) Available: The Site is owned by CEMEX and is free of any legal encumbrances. The Cement

Works (where the residential development would be located) is now vacant having been

decommissioned.

2) Suitable location for development: Housing in this location would constitute the efficient reuse

of a vacant, brownfield site – this would accord with one of the 12 core principles in the NPPF.

The site is located close to the northern edge of Barrington, and with the creation of direct

pedestrian and cycle routes from the site to Barrington, will enable prospective residents to

have good access to amenities and facilities in the locality. The site is served by three bus

services. Financial contributions towards public transport, and also the provision of a shared

pedestrian and cycle link to Foxton Station (to be delivered once restoration is complete and

the Mineral safeguarding lifted) will further enhance connections to other larger settlements,

including Cambridge.

3) Deliverable in five years: The site would be marketed to residential developers with the benefit

of outline planning permission in February/March 2015. It is therefore an entirely realistic

prospect that development could commence in early 2016, following reserved matters

5 Paragraph 47 of the NPPF, footnote 11).

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approval, with at least a first phase of houses occupied in 2018. Housing development is

therefore deliverable in five years.

Affordable housing

6.26 Not only will the development provide much needed market housing, but the applicant commits to

provide a policy-compliant quantum of affordable housing which will be secured as part of the

S.106 agreement. Saved Policy HG/3 of the Development Control Policies DPD (as amplified by

the SCDC Affordable Housing SPD, 2010) requires 40% of new residential dwellings to be

affordable, which if applied to the proposed development would equate to up to 88 units.

6.27 There is also an opportunity to include an element of housing for over-55s as part of the affordable

housing, subject to the agreement of SCDC.

6.28 It is noted that the Council’s most recent Annual Monitoring Report, dated February 2014, shows

that in 2012-2013 only 105 new affordable dwellings were completed in the District as a result of

planning permissions. The delivery of up to 88 affordable units as part of this development should

therefore be seen as a significant benefit of the scheme.

Housing Mix

6.29 The mix and size of market and affordable housing units are not fixed as part of this outline

planning application, and instead will be based on an assessment of existing and projected housing

need at the reserved matters stage. Such need will be identified in dialogue with the Council’s

Housing team and gauging local market need and demand.

6.30 This flexible, needs-based approach is wholly consistent with Paragraph 50 of the NPPF, and

Policy HG/2 of the Development Control Policies DPD, thereby ensuring that the housing needs of

different groups of the community can be fully addressed.

Economic benefits of housing

6.31 The proposed development would give rise to a number of economic benefits in the construction

and post-construction phases. This is considered further in the Socio-Economic chapter of the

Environmental Statement.

6.32 In summary, in the short-term direct and indirect employment opportunities will be created through

the demolition of existing building and structures, and the construction of the proposed

development.

6.33 In the longer term, future occupiers of the proposed development would contribute to the local

economy by providing custom to the local shop, post office and public house.

6.34 The proposed development therefore accords with paragraph 50 of the NPPF.

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ENHANCEMENTS TO OPEN SPACE PROVISION & LOCAL FACILITIES

Relevant Planning Policy NPPF

6.35 Paragraph 17 states that one of the core principles which should underpin plan-making and

decision-taking is to support local strategies to improve health, social and cultural wellbeing for all,

and deliver sufficient community and cultural facilities and services to meet local needs.

6.36 Paragraph 70 states that to deliver social, recreational and cultural facilities, decisions should (inter

alia): ensure an integrated approach to considering the location of housing, economic uses and

community facilities and services.

6.37 Paragraph 72 states that local planning authorities should take a pro-active, positive and

collaborative approach to ensuring that a sufficient choice of school places is available to meet

need, with great weight to be given to the need to create, expand or alter schools. In so doing,

local planning authorities should work with school promoters to identify and resolve key planning

issues before planning applications are submitted.

6.38 Paragraph 73 identifies that access to high quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and

recreation can make an important contribution to health and wellbeing.

Development Plan

6.39 In terms of open space provision, saved Policies SF/e, SF/h and SF/10 of the Development Control

Policies DPD seek to ensure that new residential development provides outdoor play space and

informal open space to meet the additional need generated by the development.

6.40 Open space should be provided in accordance with the standards set out at Policy SF/11 of the

Development Control Policies DPD, in conjunction with detailed guidance in the Open Spaces in

New Development SPD. The standards require 2.8 hectares of open space per 1,000 population.

6.41 Policy DP/4 of the Development Control Policies DPD states that planning permission will only be

granted for proposals that have made suitable arrangements for the improvement or provision of

infrastructure necessary to make the scheme acceptable in planning terms. This could either be in

the form of onsite or offsite, provision or by commuted sum.

Draft Local Plan

6.42 Draft Local Plan Policy SC/8 proposes to increase the open space standard to 3.2 hectares per

1,000 population. This includes an identified 0.4 hectares (equivalent to 32 plots) per 1,000

population for allotments and community orchards, and follows evidence provided in the Council’s

2013 Recreation and Open Space Study outlining the social, health and environmental benefits

which can be derived from them.

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6.43 The NPPF requirement to ensure that adequate infrastructure is provided to meet additional need

generated by new developments is mirrored by draft Local Plan Policy SC/4 (specifically in relation

to community needs) and draft Local Plan Policy TI/8 (relating to wider infrastructure).

New formal and informal open space, including allotments

6.44 The proposed development includes a commitment to provide a large, dedicated area to the west

of the residential development for use as informal and formal space, including allotments. The

maximum extent of this area is identified on the land use parameter plan which is submitted for

approval with the outline planning application.

6.45 The specific types of open space to be provided within this area are not set, and will be approved

at the reserved matters stage to ensure that it is based on an assessment of existing provision and

need in the local area at that point. The quantum of open space required will be calculated using

the Council’s prevailing planning policy standards when the unit number and mix (and consequent

estimated population yield) is fixed.

6.46 As identified in the Design and Access Statement, the proposed development offers an opportunity

to deliver new, functional areas of informal and formal open space within a high quality, attractive

landscape setting. Whilst it is intended that this open space would serve the residents of the new

development, it is envisaged to be complementary to existing provision in Barrington and would be

an amenity which the existing local community will also want to use and enjoy.

6.47 The approach to open space provision as part of the proposed development therefore accords with

policies SF/e and SF/h of the Development Control Policies DPD, guidance set out in the adopted

Open Space in New Developments SPD, Policies SF/10 and SC/8 of the draft Local Plan, and the

overarching principles of the NPPF.

New car parking for Barrington Primary School

6.48 As identified in the supporting Statement of Community Involvement, a key ongoing issue arising

from discussions with representatives of Barrington Primary School is that of parents parking their

cars on Haslingfield Rd outside of the school during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

6.49 To assist in alleviating this issue, CEMEX is proposing as part of the proposed development to

provide a purpose-built car parking area on its land immediately opposite the school. This new

parking area will be accessed by vehicles from a new entrance created directly off Haslingfield

Road, with new traffic calming and crossing arrangements to be introduced. This solution has

been strongly welcomed by representatives of the School, and by other community representatives

including Barrington Parish Council. It is therefore considered to be a significant benefit of the

proposed development.

6.50 The provision of parking for the Primary School on CEMEX’s land has the additional benefit of

enabling the School to consider a wider range of options for future expansion on its own land. By

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doing so, the proposed development assists in addressing the provisions of paragraph 72 of the

NPPF.

Financial contributions towards social infrastructure

6.51 Any required financial contributions towards enhancements to local social infrastructure (schools,

health, community facilities) will be calculated once the number of dwellings and the mix are fixed

at the reserved matters stage. The formula for any such calculations will be set out in the S.106

Agreement.

6.52 The planning application would therefore accord with Policy DP/4 of the Development Control

Policies DPD, draft Local Plan policies SC/4 and TI/8, and paragraph 17 of the NPPF.

HIGHWAYS AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

Relevant Planning Policy NPPF

6.53 Paragraph 17 identifies that planning should actively manage patterns of growth to make fullest

possible use of public transport, walking and cycling, and focus significant development in locations

which are or can be made sustainable. In so doing, the NPPF recognises the important role that

transport policies play in facilitating sustainable development, but also in contributing to wider

sustainability and heath objectives.

6.54 Paragraph 29 identifies that the transport system needs to be balanced in favour of sustainable

transport modes, giving people a real choice about how they travel, with different policies and

measures required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport

solutions will vary from urban to rural areas.

6.55 Paragraph 32 sets out the transport issues which should be addressed within plan-making and

decision-taking. These are, that:

• opportunities for sustainable transport modes have been taken up depending on the nature

and location of the site, to reduce the need for major transport infrastructure;

• safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved for all people; and

• improvements can be undertaken within the transport network that cost-effectively limits the

significant impacts of the development. Development should only be prevented or refused on

transport grounds where the residual cumulative impacts of development are severe.

Development Plan

6.56 Objective ST/b of the Core Strategy is to locate development where access to day-to-day needs for

employment, shopping, education, recreation, and other services is available by public transport,

walking and cycling thus reducing the need to travel, particularly by private car. This is expanded

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upon by Policy TR/4 of the Development Control Policies DPD and the District Design Guidance

SPD.

6.57 Policy T1/2 of the draft Local Plan states that permission ‘will only be granted for development

likely to give rise to increased travel demands where the site has (or will attain) sufficient

integration and accessibility by walking, cycling or public and community transport’. This, the policy

states can be achieved, amongst other things, by:

• safe, direct, permeable routes to encourage walking and cycling;

• protection and improvement of existing cycle and walking routes;

• provision of secure, accessible and convenient cycle parking; and

• provision of a travel plan for larger developments that have significant transport implications.

Access, traffic and parking

6.58 A Transport Assessment (TA) has been submitted in support of the outline planning application. It

demonstrates that none of the junctions within the study area operate at or close to capacity, and

accordingly that no junction improvements are required as a result of the proposed development.

6.59 Detailed drawings for each of the three new vehicular access points into the site from Haslingfield

Road are submitted for formal approval as part of the outline planning permission. These have

been designed to allow vehicles to access and egress the Site safely, and would not adversely

affect the flow of traffic along Haslingfield Road. The accesses will be designed to Manual for

Streets standards.

6.60 Car and cycle parking for the Proposed Development will be provided in accordance with prevailing

parking standards and agreed with SCDC and CCC. Details of car and cycling parking will be

submitted for approval at the reserved matters stage.

Sustainable Transport Strategy

6.61 The Site is within walking distance of local amenities and facilities, including a local shop, primary

school and village hall. Indeed, it is not a dissimilar distance from the Village Hall and shop than

Glebe Road, for example, and is closer to the school and church than some other areas of the

village.

6.62 In terms of existing public transport connections, the village has three bus services, providing daily

connections to surrounding villages and to Cambridge. The services pass outside the site along

Haslingfield Rd, with the closest bus stop located outside the primary school, approximately 450m

(a 6 minute walk) south of the proposed housing. The nearest train stations to the Site are Foxton

and Shepreth (circa 2.7km and 3.2km from the Site respectively).

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6.63 A sustainable transport and mitigation strategy is included within the TA which identifies the

following suite of measures to encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport as an

alternative to the car:

• A direct shared pedestrian and cycle link between the Site and Barrington Primary School;

• A pedestrian link between the Site and Barrington Village via Back Lane;

• A future shared pedestrian and cycle link between the Site and Foxton Station - this would

utilise the route of the former Barrington Light Railway once it is no longer required for the

importation of materials associated with restoration, and existing Mineral Safeguarding lifted;

• A financial contribution towards enhanced cycle parking at Foxton Station - subject to

agreement with CCC and Network Rail;

• A financial contribution towards bus services in Barrington;

• Introduction of a Travel Plan for new residents; and

• Provision of a traffic management scheme within Barrington.

6.64 The Transport Assessment concludes that through these enhancements a material increase in the

number of journeys undertaken by non-car modes can be achieved.

6.65 It is also evident that these enhancements will provide significant benefits not only for the residents

of the new development, but also for the existing population of Barrington.

Conclusion

6.66 In terms of highways and transport, it has been demonstrated that the proposed development

complies with all of the tests of NPPF paragraph 32 and relevant adopted and draft Development

Plan policies. Accordingly, there are therefore no traffic or transport reasons why this development

should not be granted planning permission. Furthermore, the transport improvements will lead to

significant benefits.

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7. ENVIRONMENT & DESIGN

7.1 This section of the Statement assesses the proposals against relevant key environmental and

design criteria set out in the NPPF, and in adopted and draft local planning policy and guidance.

ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY


7.2 Paragraph 9 of the NPPF states that in order for a scheme to be considered sustainable

development, it must provide positive improvements to the natural environment. Such

improvements include moving from a net loss of biodiversity to achieving net gains.

7.3 Paragraph 118 of the NPPF also identifies that in determining planning applications, local planning

authorities should aim to conserve and enhance the environment by resisting development which

would have an adverse impact on protected sites.

7.4 These general principles are mirrored and applied at a local level in the adopted Biodiversity SPD,

Core Strategy DPD (Objective ST/i), Development Control Policies DPD (Objective NE/c and Policy

NE/6), and draft Local Plan Policy NH/4.

7.5 Identified measures to enhance biodiversity at a local policy level include creating, enhancing and

managing wildlife habitats and natural landscape. Priority for habitat creation should also be given

to sites which assist in achieving targets in the Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs).

The Proposals 7.6 A series of technical surveys relating to ecology and arboriculture have been undertaken to support

the outline application. The full reports can be found at ES Appendix 7 (Volume 2), with the

findings assessed at ES Chapter 7.

7.7 No direct impacts on statutory and non-statutory designated sites are predicted as a consequence

of the proposed development. Residual effects associated with recreational disturbance would be

‘not-significant’.

7.8 Furthermore, the proposed development will deliver ‘biodiversity gains’ through the introduction of

the following features:

• The provision of extensive areas of calcareous grassland (meadowland);

• Native planting such as scattered trees, shrubs and hedgerows;

• Enhancement of existing, and provision of new aquatic habitat; and

• Bird and bat box provisions.

7.9 It is proposed that a Construction Environmental Management Plan would outline measures to

protect ecological features within the site during the construction phase. A Nature Conservation

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Management Plan would outline long-term measures for management of the ecological features. It

is envisaged that a requirement for the preparation and approval of both plans would be secured by

planning condition.

7.10 The planning application therefore accords with paragraphs 9 and 118 of the NPPF, the Core

Strategy (Objective ST/i), Development Control Policies DPD (Objective NE/c and Policy NE/6), the

draft Local Plan (Policy NH/4), and the principles of the Biodiversity SPD.

GROUND CONDITIONS AND CONTAMINATION


7.11 Paragraph 109 of the NPPF identities that remediation and mitigation of despoiled, degraded,

derelict, contaminated and unstable land is one means by which the natural and local environment

can be enhanced.

7.12 Paragraph 121 of the NPPF seeks to ensure that a site can be made suitable for its new use,

taking into account ground conditions.

7.13 These principles are expanded on in the adopted District Design Guide SPD, and by Policy SC/12

of the draft Local Plan.

The Proposals

7.14 A Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Desk Study and a Land Quality Statement have been

prepared and are submitted as technical appendices to the ES. The findings have been assessed

at ES Chapter 11.

7.15 In summary, contamination associated with the former Cement Works has been identified. The

proposed development provides an opportunity to enhance the local environment through

remediation.

7.16 The ES identifies that the implementation of remedial measures and compliance with a

Construction Environmental Management Plan would result in there being a ‘beneficial’ effect in

terms of ground conditions and contamination.

7.17 The planning application therefore accords with paragraphs 109 and 121 of the NPPF, the District

design Guide SPD and Policy SC/12 of the draft Local Plan.

LANDSCAPE AND VIEWS


7.18 Paragraph 61 of the NPPF states that planning decisions should address the connections between

people and places and the integration of new development into the natural, built and historic

environment.

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7.19 Policy GB/3 of the Development Control Policies DPD states that where development proposals

are in the vicinity of the Green Belt, account will be taken of any adverse impact on it.

Development on the edges of settlements which are surrounded by the Green Belt must include

careful landscaping and design measures of a high quality in order to protect the purposes of the

Green Belt.

7.20 Policy NH/2 of the draft Local Plan states that development will only be permitted where it respects

and retains or enhances the local character and distinctiveness of local landscapes.

7.21 The Open Space in New Developments SPD, District Design Guidance SOD, and Landscape in

New Developments SPD are also relevant.

The Proposals

7.22 The proposals include the demolition of all existing buildings and structures at the former CEMEX

Cement Works which are currently prominent both locally and within the wider surrounding

landscape. The planning application is seeking approval for a maximum height of 11m to ridge

(equivalent to up to 2.5 storeys). A Landscape and Visual Appraisal has been prepared and is

included as a technical appendix to the ES. ES Chapter 13 presents the findings.

7.23 ES Chapter 13 identifies that due to the greatly reduced height and mass of the proposed

development, the majority of the new built form would be capable of being comprehensively

screened by existing or enhanced structural landscaping, and therefore likely impacts from a

number of views would diminish with beneficial effects on visual amenity.

7.24 In terms of landscape, the illustrative landscaping proposals included as part of the Design and

Access Statement would result in a beneficial change, through a reduction in the existing

impervious hard surfaces, and introduction of a much larger percentage of multi-functional green

spaces, planting and permeable surfaces. The illustrative proposals have taken into consideration

the design principles set out in the Open Space in New Development SPD and Landscape in New

Developments SPD. Full details would be submitted for approval at the reserved matters stage.

7.25 Through the reduction in height of buildings and retention and enhancement of mature boundary

planting, the proposed development would also not have an adverse impact on the Green Belt to

the north and east of the Site.

7.26 The planning application therefore accords with paragraph 61 of the NPPF, Policy GB/3 of the

Development Control Policies DPD, Policy NH/2 of the draft Local Plan and relevant adopted

SPDs.

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NOISE AND VIBRATION


7.27 Paragraph 123 of the NPPF states that planning decisions should aim to avoid noise giving rise to

significant adverse impacts on health and quality of life, and mitigate and reduce to a minimum

other adverse impacts arising from noise from new development, including through the use of

conditions.

7.28 Policy NE/15 of the Development Control Policies DPD expands on this by stating that planning

permission will not be granted for development which has: an unacceptable adverse impact on

existing or proposed planning development; unacceptable adverse impact on countryside areas of

tranquility which are important for wildlife and countryside recreation; or would be subject to

unacceptable noise levels form existing noise sources.

7.29 The District Design Guide SPD provides further guidance on measures which might be introduced

to mitigate the effect of noise. These include: control of the transmission path (adequate distance

separation, buffers, building orientation etc); and control of noise at receiver (‘sound-conscious

building design).

The Proposals

7.30 Noise and vibration effects are assessed at ES Chapter 8. The sources of noise and vibration

were agreed with SCDC’s Environmental Health Office at the pre-application stage.

7.31 ES Chapter 8 concludes that the onsite and off-site impact of construction noise and entertainment

noise from Barrington Hall are both considered to be ‘not significant’. The impact of traffic noise at

the proposed development is also ‘not significant’, whilst off-site traffic noise increases are

considered ‘negligible’, with the exception of a minor increase on Haslingfield Road and on the

Foxton Road (resulting only in a ‘minor adverse’ impact).

7.32 The potential overlap between occupation of the proposed dwellings and the importation of inert

material by the Barrington Light Railway and the partial infill of the quarry6 has also been

considered.

7.33 ES Chapter 8 concludes that the impact of rail noise and vibration, and of unloading and earth-

moving operations at the proposed dwellings can be mitigated by ‘designing-in’ measures at the

reserved matters stage and using planning conditions. This would result in an impact which would

be ‘not significant’.

7.34 Consequently, the planning application does not give rise to any unacceptable adverse impacts in

terms noise and vibration, and therefore accords with paragraph 123 of the NPPF and Policy

NE/15 of the Development Control Policies DPD.

6 CCC planning permission ref S/01080/10/CW

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FLOOD RISK AND DRAINAGE


7.35 Paragraph 100 of the NPPF states that development should be directed away from the areas at the

highest risk of flooding, with the requirements for assessing flood risk as part of new developments

set out at paragraph 103.

7.36 Policy NE/11 of the Development Control Policies DPD and draft Local Plan Policy CC/9 state that

applications for planning permission will be tested against prevailing national policy (currently the

NPPF).

7.37 Draft Local Plan Policy CC/8 requires development proposals to incorporate appropriate

sustainable surface water drainage systems (SuDS) appropriate to the nature of the site.

The Proposals

7.38 A Flood Risk Assessment has been prepared in support of the outline planning application, with the

findings presented at ES Chapter 12.

7.39 As identified in the ES, the Site is located within Flood Zone 1 which indicates minimal flood risk.

The nearest area subject to increased flood risk is the River Cam. With the proposed decrease in

site surface water runoff volume and flow rate, areas downstream of the site should also benefit

from decreased flood risk.

7.40 Post-construction, a surface water drainage strategy incorporating best practice SuDS techniques

has been proposed. Based on the illustrative masterplan, the impermeable areas of the former

Cement Works could be reduced by circa 25% and together with SuDS improvements and

techniques could see a circa 50% reduction on discharges from the Site.

7.41 Following consultation with Anglian Water (Sewerage undertaker for the Cambridgeshire area), it

has also been confirmed that there is adequate capacity within the foul sewerage network to the

North of the proposed development site at a discharge point within Haslingfield. Consequently, it is

assumed that there will be no overloading of Anglian Water treatment plants, including Foxton, as a

result of the proposed development.

7.42 The planning application therefore accords with the NPPF, Policy NE/11 of the Development

Control Policies DPD, and Policy CC/9 of the draft Local Plan.

DESIGN APPROACH


7.43 Paragraph 56 of the NPPF highlights the great importance that the Government places on good

design as a key aspect of sustainable development.

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7.44 Paragraph 58 of the NPPF identifies that developments should function well, create a strong sense

of place, respond to local character and history, and be visually attractive as a result of good

architecture and good landscaping.

7.45 Paragraph 61 of the NPPF states that securing high quality design includes addressing the

connections between people and places, and the integration of new development into the natural,

built and historic environment.

7.46 Policy DP/2 of the Development Control Policies DPD requires new residential development to

(inter alia): preserve or enhance the character of the local area and important environmental

assets; create a legible development within a coherent design; be compatible with its location;

include high quality public spaces and landscaping; and provide an inclusive environment with a

strong community focus. These design principles are mirrored at Policy HQ/1 of the draft Local

Plan.

7.47 Policy HG/1 of the Development Control Policies DPD states that residential developments will

make best use of the site by achieving average net densities of at least 30 dwellings per hectare

unless there are exceptional local circumstances that require a different treatment.

7.48 Further detail on how to achieve the Council’s design requirements as part of new developments is

set out in the adopted District Design Guide SPD.

7.49 Policy NE/3 of the Development Control Policies DPD states that development of more than 10

dwellings will include renewable energy technology to provide at least 10% of their predicted

energy requirements. This is also a requirement set out at Policy CC/3 of the draft Local Plan.

The Proposals

7.50 The outline planning application is seeking approval for the details of vehicular access into the site,

together with the principle of up to 220 dwellings, a car park for Barrington School, and areas of

informal and formal open space. Details of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping are

reserved for future approval.

7.51 An illustrative masterplan has been developed by JTP which shows one way in which a

development of up to 220 dwellings could be accommodated on the former CEMEX Cement

Works, taking into account opportunities and constraints presented by the site. The masterplan

has evolved following detailed dialogue with a range of stakeholders (See Section 3 of this

Statement).

7.52 Further details on the proposed development and the design approach are included in the Design

and Access Statement submitted in support of the planning application.

7.53 The illustrative masterplan and Design and Access Statement together demonstrate that a high

quality development will be delivered which sympathetically integrates with Barrington, and which

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creates a sense of place. The proposed density of development (circa 22 dwellings per hectare) is

appropriate, responding well to the existing built form and character of Barrington to the south.

7.54 The masterplan includes retention of the majority of the established tree belt on the southern and

eastern boundaries and new planting, which is an attractive feature and will provide natural

screening.

7.55 An effective, permeable development will be achieved through the introduction of internal footways,

cycleways and streets, useable green spaces, and new pedestrian and cycle links providing a

direct route between the development and the Primary School and the village. The proposed future

pedestrian and cycle link to Foxton Station would be an additional benefit.

7.56 The planning application therefore accords with the design principles for new development set out

in the NPPF, the Development Plan, and the District Design Guide SPD.

7.57 Whilst details of individual homes are for determination at the future reserved matters stage,

CEMEX would also commit to the proposed development being designed to accord with prevailing

local planning standards relating to sustainable design and construction (i.e. in accordance with

Policy NE/3 f the Development Control Policies DPD and Policy CC/3 of the draft Local plan which

require 10% of predicted energy to be from renewable energy technologies).

CULTURAL HERITAGE

7.58 Paragraph 17 of the NPPF identifies that a core planning principle is to conserve heritage assets in

a manner appropriate to their significance, so that they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the

quality of life of this and future generations. Further detailed guidance on how this is achieved is

set out at Section 12 of the NPPF.

7.59 The protection of heritage assets (including conservation areas and listed buildings) is reiterated at

Policies CH/1 to CH/5 of the Development Control Policies DPD, and Policy NH/14 of the draft

Local Plan.

The Proposals

7.60 A Desk-Based Archaeological Assessment has been prepared in support of the outline planning

application, and is included as a technical appendix to the ES. The findings are set out at Chapter

14 of the ES.

7.61 There are no designated built heritage assets such as Listed Buildings or Scheduled Ancient

Monuments within the Site; however Barrington Conservation Area borders part of the southern

boundary of the Site (future proposed traffic calming measures encroach slightly into the

boundary), and there are several listed buildings in close proximity. Chapter 14 of the ES identifies

that the construction effects on both of these assets is considered to be of minor significance only.

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7.62 The survival of below ground archaeological remains across most of the former Cement Works and

areas proposed for formal and informal open space is likely to be limited, except in the woodland

where the car park for Barrington Primary School is proposed. The surviving earthwork in the

woodland is in the form of a moat, but the origin is yet to be determined.

7.63 The development zone for the car park identified on the Land Use and Access Parameter Plan has

been specifically located so as to avoid the existing earthwork. A watching brief is suggested to

prevent works associated with the car park adversely impacting any below ground archaeology.

The requirement for this could be secured by planning condition. If excavations provide evidence

that the moat is of medieval origin, future mitigation could be discussed with SCDC and County

Archaeologist.

7.64 The planning application therefore accords with the provisions of the NPPF, Policies CH/1 to CH/5

of the Development Control Policies DPD, and Policy NH/14 of the draft Local Plan.

SUMMARY

7.65 In summary, it has been demonstrated that the proposed development would deliver net

environmental gains/beneficial effects once completed, in terms of ecology and biodiversity,

landscape and visual impact, ground conditions and contamination, and flood risk. Any requisite

mitigation can be secured by planning condition.

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8 PLANNING OBLIGATIONS - DRAFT

HEADS OF TERMS

8.1 As advised by Paragraph 203 of the NPPF, planning obligations are one means of making

development acceptable, but should be used only where it is not possible to address unacceptable

impacts through a planning condition.

8.2 Paragraph 204 of the NPPF states that planning obligations should only be sought where they

meet all of the following tests:

• Necessary to make the development acceptable in planning terms;

• Directly related to the development; and

• Fairly and reasonably related in scale and kind to the development.

8.3 These tests mirror those set out at Regulation 122 of the Community Infrastructure Levy

Regulations 2010.

8.5 Paragraph 205 of the NPPF identifies that where planning obligations are being sought or revised,

local planning authorities should take account of changes in market conditions over time, and

wherever appropriate, be sufficiently flexible to prevent planned development being stalled.

8.6 In light of the above, CEMEX is proposing that potential S.106 agreement Heads of Terms would

relate to the following:

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

• Provision of policy-compliant number of affordable housing units, to be in accordance with

prevailing Development Plan policy: 40% based on saved Policy HG/3 of the Development

Control Policies DPD. There is also an opportunity to include an element of housing for over-

55s as part of the affordable housing, subject to agreement of SCDC.

OPEN SPACE

• Identification of formula by which quantum of informal and formal open space required

(including allotments) will be calculated.

• Triggers for approval of a detailed open space ‘scheme of works’, and for delivery of approved

works.

• Details of ownership, future management and maintenance arrangements; and

• If full provision of required open space is not made onsite, identification of formula by which

financial contributions in lieu can be calculated, and the trigger for payment.

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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

• Identification of formula by which any required financial contributions towards enhancements

to local facilities (education, health, community etc) will be calculated, and trigger for payment

in each case.

HIGHWAYS WORKS AND TRANSPORT INITIATIVES

• Commitment to provide the following works and measures (including, identification of triggers

for the approval of details, trigger for works to be undertaken, and the delivery mechanism

where applicable):

Pedestrian and cycle Iinks

� Pedestrian link connecting the Site and Back Lane;

� Shared pedestrian and cycle link connecting the Site and Barrington Church of England

Primary School;

� Shared pedestrian and cycle link connecting the Site and Foxton Station (together with

a bond), utilising the route of the former Barrington Light Railway once it is no longer

required for the importation of materials associated with restoration, and the Mineral

safeguarding is lifted (this is subject to discussions with CCC as Minerals Authority);

and

� Financial contribution towards improvements to cycle parking in the vicinity of Foxton

Station (subject to discussions with CCC and Network rail on cost, feasibility and

deliverability).

Public transport

� Financial contribution towards enhancing local bus services;

� Residential travel plan; and

� Traffic management scheme within Barrington – to be agreed with CCC, SCDC and

Barrington Parish Council.

Car parking for Barrington Primary School (and associated highway works) � Car parking area and associated highway works.

COUNCIL’S ADMINSTRATIVE COSTS

• Pay the Council’s reasonable legal costs incurred in respect of drafting the agreement,

checking title, completing and registering the agreement in appropriate public records.

• Pay the Council’s reasonable S106 monitoring costs.

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8.7 CEMEX will engage with SCDC and other relevant stakeholders, including Barrington Parish Council

and Barrington Church of England Primary School, at the earliest opportunity to agree a suite of

planning obligations which meets the test of NPPF paragraph 204.

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9 CONCLUSIONS

9.1 On the basis that the relevant housing policies of the Development Plan are out-of-date and the

Council does not have a five-year housing land supply, the NPPF advises that a presumption in

favour of sustainable development applies. Planning permission should be granted unless the

benefits are significantly and demonstrably outweighed by adverse impacts.

9.2 The former Cement Works is a large, contaminated, redundant brownfield site on the edge of the

village of Barrington. Its use as a cement works has finished and it has been decommissioned,

but not demolished, cleaned up or remediated. A detailed case has been set out as to why

commercial or business use of the 10ha of the former Cement Works is not viable.

9.3 Whilst inert material is to be imported into the quarry to the north pursuant to an existing planning

permission, and leachate removed from the site, a practical solution is needed for the future of

the former Cement Works. It has been demonstrated that the proposed development would not

prejudice the ongoing and future operations within the quarry area to the west of the Site.

9.4 Residential development is a sustainable land use for the former Cement Works, and the

proposal complies with the guidance in the NPPF and the Development Plan concerning re-use

of previously developed land.

9.5 The site is available, viable and suitable for development now, and if consent is granted in 2015,

the first houses could be built in 2016, thereby assisting the Council meet its five-year housing

supply requirements.

9.6 The Cement Works was built on the edge of the village of Barrington, but had few physical

connections with it. The illustrative proposals shows how pedestrian and cycle routes will

connect the site to the remainder of the village on two routes: 1) a pedestrian route via Back

Lane; and 2) a shared, direct pedestrian and cycle link to the new car park next to Barrington

Primary School.

9.7 The proposed car park for the school will assist in solving a local congestion issue and will enable

the school to consider a wider range of options for future expansion on its own land.

9.8 Once the importation of inert material into the quarry ceases, it is proposed that the existing

railway track will be removed (subject to the Mineral safeguard being lifted) and a direct

pedestrian and cycle link with Foxton Station provided. This will enhance still further the site’s

accessibility.

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9.9 Other sustainable transport measures include improvements to local bus services which will

better connect Barrington to the surrounding area, and the introduction of travel plan for residents

of the new development.

9.10 The illustrative masterplan show a density of housing that is consistent with the character of

much of Barrington, and in particular will make full provision for open and amenity space to meet

demand. This could include allotments.

BENEFITS ARISING FROM THE DEVELOPMENT

9.11 In summary, benefits arising from the proposed development of up to 220 dwellings include:

• Reuse of previously-developed land: Beneficial reuse of a vacant, redundant

brownfield site on the edge of the village of Barrington;

• A deliverable housing site: A valuable contribution towards the District’s five-year

housing land supply requirements;

• Housing to improve housing mix and choice: A policy-compliant approach to

affordable housing, with the mix and size of market and affordable homes to meet local

need and demand;

• Economic benefits: Direct and indirect employment opportunities created in the

demolition and construction phases; and in the longer term, future occupiers contributing

to the local economy by providing custom to the local shop and services;

• New formal and informal open space, including allotments: New, functional areas of

informal and formal open space within a high quality, attractive landscape setting. This

would serve the proposed development, but would also be complementary to existing

provision in Barrington for the existing community to use and enjoy;

• New car park for Barrington Primary School: Car parking to alleviate an ongoing

parking issue on Haslingfield Rd, and to provide further opportunities for the Primary

School to extend on its existing site in the future;

• Creation of a high quality residential environment which respects the character of

Barrington: The illustrative masterplan has been carefully designed to respond

positively and sympathetically to its built and environmental context, the character and

appearance of the Barrington, and to address the Council’s adopted design standards;

• New pedestrian and cycle links: Introduction of new pedestrian and cycle links,

providing direct connections to Barrington, and future delivery of pedestrian and cycle

route to Foxton Station via the route of the existing railway (once restoration is complete

and the Mineral Safeguarding lifted); and

• Net environmental gains/beneficial effects: The proposed development would deliver

net environmental gains/beneficial effects once completed, including in terms of ecology

and biodiversity, landscape and visual impact, ground conditions and contamination, and

flood risk.

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9.12 The gains from the proposed development are social, economic and environmental, and in so

doing are consistent with the overarching principles in the NPPF guiding the delivery of

sustainable development.

SUMMARY

9.13 The development accords with the NPPF and relevant policies of the adopted and draft

Development Plan in all the respects, and it has been demonstrated at Sections 6 and 7 of the

Statement that there are no adverse impacts which would significantly and demonstrably

outweigh these benefits. Planning permission should therefore be granted.

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APPENDIX 1

COUNCIL’S EIA SCOPING OPINION, DATED 28 APRIL 2014

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APPENDIX 2

APPLICATION SITE AND ADJOINING OWNERSHIP PLAN

0 50 100 150 250m200

1:5000

P1SV_02

P1 02.10.2014 First Issue SS GP

Planning - For Approval

(circa 373.43 ha)

Adjoining CEMEX's land ownership

Application Site and Adjoining Ownership Plan

Application Site Boundary (34.27 ha)

Key

London, EC1V 0DN

23-25 Great Sutton Street

W: www.jtp.co.uk

F: +44 (0)20 7017 1781

T: +44 (0)20 7017 1780

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those stated above.

reliance placed on, or use made of, this plan by anyone for purposes other than

are accurate, John Thompson & Partners accept no responsibility or liability for any

construction purposes. whilst all reasonable efforts are used to ensure drawings

This drawing is for planning purposes only. it is not intended to be used for

Partners.

This drawing & and the works depicted are the copyright of John Thompson &

brought to the attention of the supervising officer.

Any discrepancies between drawings, specifications and site conditions must be

All construction information should be taken from figured dimensions only.

Dimensions.

All contractors must visit the site and be responsible for taking and checking

Do not scale from this drawing.

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18.8m

20.1m

19.8m

18.1m

16.1m

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Rickyard

CottageSouth

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The Old Granary

Alvera

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Thorn Hill

Orwell Hill

45.0m

67.5m

68.0m

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BM 52.02m

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58

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74

49

APPENDIX 3

RELEVANT SITE PLANNING HISTORY RECORDS (FROM SCDC ONLINE REGISTER)

1

Application Ref Address Description of Development

Decision Date

... Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Excavation of minerals / and the working of chalk marls and clay.

Approved 18/02/1948

SC/0094/48/ Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Erection of 3 nissen huts for use as hostel for workers

Approved 26-Dec-1949

SC/50/104 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Extraction of minerals.

Approved

150/50/F2 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Working of minerals over the whole site.

Approved 26/05/1950


Erection of a cement sack and bag store.

Approved 24-Feb-1951


Erection of 5 reinforced concrete cement silos and foundations.

Approved 30-Oct-1952


Erection of foundations, walls for clinker, coal and gypsum stores.


2


Extension to existing clinker store.



Extension to present cement packing house.



Erection of Council houses.

Approved ...


... ... ...


Parking caravan Approved 14-May-1954


Erection of new kiln and chimney.

Approved 18/04/1955


Erection of kiln house and construction roof to no.3 kiln.

Approved 16/05/1955

SC/55/251 Cement Works & Quarry, 41,

Parking a caravan. Approved 13/10/1955

3

Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ


Parking a caravan for living accommodation.

Approved ...


Erection of laboratory and w/c. block.

Approved ...


Erection of a 175 foot chimney to replace an existing chimney.

Approved 12-Sep-1957


Planning permission for extensions to the original chalk quarry.

Approved 01/04/1957


Three huts at Barrington Works.

Approved 21/02/1957


Three huts at Barrington Works.

Approved 28/03/1958


Formation of vehicular and pedestrian access.

Approved 28/10/1959

4


Extension to existing cement packing plant building.

Approved 06-Feb-1960


Extension to existing works.

Approved 21/12/1962


Improved access to cement works.

Approved ...


Extension of water supply to works, comprising borehole and 2 steel water tankers.

Approved 24-Jan-1964


Erection of sales / dispatch office.

Approved 17-Jun-1963


Extension of water supply, comprising borehole and two steel water tanks.

Approved 23/07/1963


Erection of HV O/H transmission line

Approved 22-Jun-1964


Extension to Cement Packing Plant and provision of truck loading bay and pack

Approved 01/01/1965

5


store.


Formation of new works entrance.

Approved 01/01/1965

C/0399/64/ Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

HV O/H transmission line

Approved 02/06/1964


Erection of messroom / lavatory block.

Approved 25/03/1965


Erection of pumping station and extraction of water from River Rhee.

Approved 25/03/1965


Barrington Hall – Change of use to Sales Offices.

Approved 04/11/1965


Erection of toilet block.

Approved 02/11/1966


Extension of period consent for parking of caravan.

... ...

6


Construction of electrostatic dust precipitate (Land Commission Notification).

Approved 22/09/1967


Transport garages and lorry park (Land Commission Notification).

Approved 03/01/1968


Erection of temporary office building (portakabin) (Land Commission Notification).

Approved 05/04/1968

Sc/68/224 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Erection of 100 ton steel pits (Land Commission Notification).

Approved 17/04/1968


Installation of weighbridge and extension of canopy.

Approved 06/09/1968

P.D. 1608 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Building Regulations approval for erection of iron oxide store and two storages hoppers.

Approved 22/12/1969

P.D. 2405 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Extension of loading canopy.

Approved 06/07/1971


Erection of office / laboratory building, canteen and boiler house.

Approved 29/03/1974

7



Alterations to improve existing access on Haslingfield Road.

Approved 06/05/1974

S/0725/74/D Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Conversion into 2 dwelling units

Refused 25/11/74

BR/269/76 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Erection of Oil Store. Approved 30/04/1976

C/505/3 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Extraction of chalk. Approved 23/08/1978

S/2048/78/F Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Palletiser building. Approved 16/03/1979


Erection of 2,500 tonne cement silo.

Approved 12/12/1980


Locker room for drivers.

Approved 23/10/1981

8


Coal handling plant. Approved 10/8/1982


Dust moduliser building.

Approved 11/12/1985


Distribution building. Approved 11/12/1985


Cement blending building.

Approved 30/04/1986


Electrostatic precipitation plant.

Approved 14/10/1987


Controlled land filling with controlled waste for restoration to agricultural use.

Approved 03/12/1987

S/04445/92/SECT22 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Winning and working of chalk marls and clay (51.44ha).

Approved 27-Apr-1992

S/0111/97/F Cement Works & Quarry, 41,

Gated vehicular access

Withdrawn 19-Jun-1998

9


S/2014/97/PNT Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

6 directional antennae and up to 5 dish antennae, equipment cabin and ancillary.

Prior Notification (Telecommunications)

01-Jul-1948

S/1240/97 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Extraction of clay and chalk and restoration to a beneficial use on land.

Approved 06/11/1997


Erection of Silo for the Storage of Cement Kiln Dust.

Approved 27/04/2001

S/1024/02/CM Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use of Development for On-site Preparation of Alternative Fuel For Consumption in Kilns.

Approved 01/05/2003

S/1080/10/CW Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Importation, by rail, of suitable restoration material, over a period of 5 years to partially infill an existing quarry void.

Approved 05/08/2011

S/0506/14/E2 Cement Works & Quarry, 41, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RQ

Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion

EIA development 01-May-2014