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SAMDev Preferred Options Draft February 2012

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Cleobury Mortimer

Key Centre: Cleobury Mortimer

Community Hubs: n/a

Community Clusters: Hopton Wafers and Doddington Neen Savage, Baveney Wood, Papermill, Stepple, Barbrook, Detton, Wall Town,


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Stonehouse Oreton, Farlow and Hillhouses Silvington, Bromdon and Loughton Stottesdon, Chorley and Bagginswood

Site Allocations in the Countryside: n/a

If your village is not included in the list of Community Hubs or Community Clusters above, then this means that your Parish Council has not advised us to date that it wishes the village to be identified as a location for new open market housing development. The village is therefore proposed to be ‘countryside’ for planning policy purposes, where new development is strictly controlled in accordance with national and local planning policies. New housing would only be permitted in exceptional circumstances in accordance with Policies CS5 and CS11 of the Council’s Core Strategy. Infrastructure

Information about the local infrastructure priorities, needs and aspirations for Cleobury and surrounding villages is available from the latest version of the Cleobury Mortimer area ‘Place Plan’: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/planningpolicy.nsf/open/73CBBED13833F92280257922004CC916

All these issues will need careful examination when development applications are considered and development proposals will need to be discussed with relevant infrastructure providers at the earliest opportunity to understand the constraints to development.

Key Centre: Cleobury Mortimer

Cleobury Mortimer (population 2,400) lies close to the Worcestershire border, on the A4117 between Ludlow to the west and Kidderminster to the east;

The town centre has retained its attractive historic character with the crooked spire of St Marys Church, a Grade 1 listed building, a key landmark in the town centre;

Cleobury Mortimer supports a reasonably high level of employment self-containment given its size, and although the number of workplaces is limited (and some employers have reduced their workforce), there are some important employers.

http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/planningpolicy.nsf/open/73CBBED13833F92280257922004CC916

http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/planningpolicy.nsf/open/73CBBED13833F92280257922004CC916


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Development Strategy:

The development strategy has been influenced by responses to earlier SAMDev Plan consultation. Work is progressing in the local community on preparing a Cleobury Mortimer Parish Plan which will set out the community aspirations and be reflected in the SAMDev Plan;

Key planning issues include the need to retain Cleobury’s character as a small market town, to provide more affordable housing and a mix of open market housing types, and retain a balance between housing and employment. The Employment Land Review commissioned by Shropshire Council identifies a lack of employment land supply within Cleobury Mortimer and suggests the need for workshops, small office space and ‘grow on’ industrial premises;

Development constraints for Cleobury Mortimer include the areas or flood risk relating to the River Rea and its tributaries, and its setting in the wider landscape;

Infrastructure planning issues for Cleobury Mortimer include the need for upgrades to the sewage treatment works, sewerage infrastructure and electricity reinforcement. There are parking and congestion/access issues relating to the A4117, and junction improvements linked to new development are required where necessary. Better local provision of open space is also required. A larger medical centre is a recognised local priority;

Housing


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Cleobury Mortimer Parish Council has indicated support for 350 homes over the Plan Period (2006-2026). However, a significant amount of housing (approx. 137 dwellings) has already been built in the period 2006-2011 and there remain a large number of outstanding planning permissions (approx. 125 dwellings). This means that sites are required for about 88 additional homes up to 2026;

It is proposed to allocate two sites for housing development on Tenbury Road, south west Cleobury, for approximately 10 and 28 dwellings (see map above). These greenfield sites are well related to existing development in the town. Although, these sites are currently identified as two separate sites they may be capable of being brought forward as a single combined site subject to further consideration and outcomes of the SAMDev Plan consultation;

A balance of approximately 50 dwellings is expected to come forward as windfall development within the development boundary up to 2026. It is considered reasonable to achieve this balance based on high past rates of windfall development and brownfield/infill potential within the town;

The existing development boundary (see map above) will be amended to include the proposed site allocations and existing adjacent development at Whitcomb’s Orchard;

Employment

An employment allocation of around 0.7 ha west of Cleobury Mortimer Industrial Estate, on Tenbury Road, to extend to the existing employment uses here is proposed (this site is being brought forward through the Market Towns Revitalisation Programme);

The former JAG site of around 0.5 ha, part of the employment area identified in the South Shropshire Local Plan, is identified for office/light industrial uses;

Town Centre

Cleobury Mortimer’s town centre is currently defined by the South Shropshire Local Plan and can be viewed via the following link http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/planningpolicy.nsf/viewAttachments/EWET-8QLCZK/$file/inset-maps-1-2-3-5-6.pdf. The Preferred Option does not currently propose a change to extent of the Town Centre. Proposals for further retail development in Cleobury Mortimer will be guided by Core Strategy Policy CS15 and by SAMDev policy MD12 when adopted. The town centre will be defined on the Proposal Map at Final Plan stage.

Other Policy Issues

The Proposals Map for Cleobury Mortimer in the Final Plan will also identify the environmental network in line with policy Core Strategy Policy CS17.

Housing:

Approx. No. Houses

Housing Target 2006 – 2026 (consistent with Parish Council aspirations)

350

Houses Built or Committed 2006-11 262

http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/planningpolicy.nsf/viewAttachments/EWET-8QLCZK/$file/inset-maps-1-2-3-5-6.pdf

http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/planningpolicy.nsf/viewAttachments/EWET-8QLCZK/$file/inset-maps-1-2-3-5-6.pdf


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New Housing Required 88

Proposed Housing to be Allocated 38

Balance/Windfall 50

Preferred Sites (See Map):

Land on Tenbury Road CMO002 (1.12 ha):

A greenfield site well related to existing development on Tenbury Road. New housing development to be sensitively designed respecting the sloping nature of the site.

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Land at New House Farm, Tenbury Road CMO005 (0.57 ha)

A small greenfield site well related to existing development. New development to be sensitively designed subject to further screening from the brewery south of the site and improvements to present access road to New House Farm off Tenbury Road.

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Total 38

Employment Land:

Approx. Land (Ha)

Built or Committed 2006-09 0.4

Employment Land Target 2006 – 2026 (consistent with Parish Council aspirations)

Development of small business units

New Employment Land Required 1.0

Proposed Employment Land to be Allocated 1.2

Preferred Sites (See Map):

Land adj Cleobury Mortimer Industrial Estate, Tenbury Road (ELR68):

Land to the west of the Cleobury Mortimer Industrial Estate forming an extension to the estate as a project within the Market Town Revitalisation Programme. The site offers the opportunity for the full Class B1/B2/B8 uses to be developed to strengthen and diversify the local economy and to provide key local employment opportunities within Cleobury Mortimer.

Land at Former JAG Glazing Site (ELR 67):

Brownfield redevelopment on the remaining land at the former JAG site in the south west of the town. The site previously allocated for employment in the South Shropshire Local Plan is largely developed for housing. The remaining land offers a further important opportunity for light industrial or office uses to deliver further local employment.

0.7

0.5


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Community Clusters:

Hopton Wafers and Doddington

Hopton Wafers and Doddington are located on the A4117 between Clee Hill and Cleobury Mortimer. Across the cluster there are some services and amenities including a village hall and public house although Hopton Wafers School is due to close this year;

Doddington is partly within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Any potential development will have to pay particular regard to the setting of the AONB;

The Parish are currently engaged in preparing a Parish Plan which will play an important role in shaping the local vision for the Parish.

Development Strategy

The Parish Council have not identified a preferred scale of development although they have indicated a preference for housing development to be limited to infill in keeping with the character of the settlements. They have indicated a preference for developments of smaller market priced houses on single plots within the Community Cluster settlements and affordable housing to meet local needs;

At this stage it is therefore suggested to have very limited housing development of 8-12 new dwellings between the Community Cluster settlements in the period up to 2026, equivalent to around one dwelling a year. This level of growth includes new build open market, conversions and affordable dwellings within the Community Cluster settlements. The level of growth is indicative at this stage and subject to further consultation with the Parish Council to reflect local aspirations;


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These settlements do not have current development boundaries and boundaries are not proposed. No allocations are proposed.

Housing:

Approx. No. Houses

Suggested level of housing to meet Parish Council 2010-2026 aspirations for the Community Cluster

8-12


Balance/Windfall 8-12

Development boundary No

Neen Savage, Baveney Wood, Papermill, Stepple, Barbrook, Detton, Wall Town, Stonehouse

Neen Savage Parish Council have proposed a community cluster of small settlements/groupings of houses in the Neen Savage parish north of Cleobury Mortimer. The Parish has a number of dispersed small settlements with the Parish hall and church in Neen Savage providing a centre for the community.


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The Old Station business park is an established rural employment area situated within the Neen Savage parish area. This plays an important economic role for the wider community and supports a range of employers.

The Parish are hoping to start preparation of a Parish Plan which will play an important role in shaping the local vision for the Parish.


The Parish Council have not identified a preferred scale of development although they have indicated a preference for housing development to be limited to infill in keeping with the character of the settlements. They have indicated a preference for development of smaller market priced houses on single plots within the Community Cluster settlements and affordable housing to meet local needs.

To reflect this, a very limited housing development of around 8-12 new dwellings between the Community Cluster settlements is suggested in the period up to 2026, equivalent to around one dwelling a year. This level of growth includes new build open market, conversions and affordable dwellings within the Community Cluster settlements. The level of growth is indicative at this stage and subject to further consultation with the Parish Council to reflect local aspirations.

These settlements do not have current development boundaries and boundaries are not proposed. No allocations are proposed.

Housing:

Approx. No. Houses


8-12





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Oreton, Farlow and Hill Houses

Oreton, Farlow and Hill Houses are situated north west of Cleobury Mortimer. Across the cluster there are some services and amenities including a village hall and Farlow primary school.

Hill Houses and the north western half of Farlow are situated within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Any potential future development will have to pay particular regard to the setting of the AONB.

The Parish have a current Parish Plan which outlines the community’s aspirations for the Parish and are currently preparing a Village Design Statement.


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Farlow


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Oreton


The Parish Council have not identified a preferred scale of development although they have indicated a preference for housing development to be limited to infill in keeping with the character of the settlements. They have indicated a preference for developments of smaller market priced houses on single plots within the Community Cluster settlements and affordable housing to meet local needs.

To reflect this, very limited housing development of approximately 8-12 new dwellings is suggested between the Community Cluster settlements in the period up to 2026, equivalent to around one dwelling a year. This level of growth includes new build open market, conversions and affordable dwellings within the Community Cluster settlements. The level of growth is indicative at this stage and subject to further consultation with the Parish Council to reflect local aspirations.

Oreton and Farlow have current development boundaries. These are proposed to be retained. Hill Houses does not have a development boundary. No allocations are proposed.

Housing:


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Approx. No. Houses


8-12



Development boundary: Oreton and Farlow

Hill Houses

Yes

No

Silvington, Bromdon and Loughton

Wheathill Parish Council have identified Silvington, Bromdon and Loughton as a Community Cluster. These small settlements are situated north east of Titterstone Clee Hill and all lie within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Any potential future development will have to pay particular regard to the setting of the AONB.


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The Parish are in the early stages of preparing a Parish Plan which will play an important role in shaping the local vision for the Parish.


The Parish Council have not identified a preferred scale of development although they have indicated a preference for housing development to be limited to infill in keeping with the character of the settlements. They have indicated a preference for developments of smaller market priced houses on single plots within the Community Cluster settlements and affordable housing to meet local needs.

At this stage it is therefore suggested to have very limited housing development of 8-12 new dwellings between the Community Cluster settlements in the period up to 2026, equivalent to around one dwelling a year. This level of growth includes new build open market, conversions and affordable dwellings within the Community Cluster settlements. The level of growth is indicative at this stage and subject to further consultation with the Parish Council to reflect local aspirations.

Silvington, Bromdon and Loughton do not have a development boundary. Development boundaries are not proposed. No allocations are proposed.

Housing:

Approx. No. Houses


8-12





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Stottesdon, Chorley and Bagginswood

Stottesdon


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Stottesdon and Sidbury Parish Council have identified Stottesdon, Chorley and Bagginswood as a Community Cluster. These settlements are located to the north of the Cleobury Mortimer hinterland. Between them these settlements have a range of facilities and services including the primary school, public house, village shop, village hall and GP surgery. Stottesdon and Sidbury have an existing Parish Plan.


Stottesdon and Sidbury Parish Council have not identified a preferred scale of development. They recognise Stottesdon as the primary location for any new development with Chorley having had a number of conversions in recent years.

At this stage it is therefore suggested to have very limited housing development of 8-12 new dwellings between the Community Cluster settlements in the period up to 2026, equivalent to around one dwelling a year. This level of growth includes new build open market, conversions and affordable dwellings within the Community Cluster settlements. The level of growth is indicative at this stage and subject to further consultation with the Parish Council to reflect local aspirations.

Stottesdon has a current development boundary. Chorley and Bagginswood do not have a development boundary. Development boundaries are not proposed in Chorley and Bagginswood. No allocations are proposed.

Housing:

Approx. No. Houses


8-12



Development boundary

Stottesdon

Chorley, Bagginswood

Yes

No

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