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Assessing and Rationalising UDP RL5 Policy ‘Open Space Proposals’

January 2019 Update

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Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1

Methodology .................................................................................................................. 1

Evaluation ....................................................................................................................... 4

Site RL5 / TC33 – Waterdale (Town Square) ................................................................ 4

Site RL5-1 Beechfield Road .......................................................................................... 5

Site RL5- 2 Town Fields ................................................................................................. 6

Site RL5-3 Woodfield Road, Balby ............................................................................... 7

Site RL5-4 Church Lane / Oswin Avenue Balby .......................................................... 8

Site RL5-5 Springwell Lane Tip .................................................................................... 9

Site RL5 – 6 Rear of West End Lane, Rossington ..................................................... 10

Site RL5–7 Off Grantham Street, Rossington ............................................................ 11

Site RL5-8 Cuckoo Plantation, Crabgate Lane, Skellow ........................................... 12

RL5-9 Brodsworth Colliery .......................................................................................... 13

Site RL5-10 Off Owston Road, Carcroft ..................................................................... 15

Site RL5-11 Lutterworth Drive, Woodlands ............................................................... 16

Site RL5-12 Land adjacent to Arksey Lane Recreation Ground .............................. 17

Site RL5-13 Victoria Road Bentley ............................................................................. 18

Site RL5-14 Bentley, Rostholme ................................................................................. 19

Site RL5-15 Land at Sunny Fields, Bentley ............................................................... 21

Site RL5-16 Newlands Drive, Bentley ......................................................................... 22

Site RL5-17 Rail Intersection, Bentley ........................................................................ 23

Site RL5-18 Adjacent Bentley Tip Reclamation ......................................................... 24

Site RL5-19 Former allotment site Toll Bar ................................................................ 25

Site RL5-20 Hall Villa Lane Toll Bar ............................................................................ 26

Site RL5-21 Cusworth Park ......................................................................................... 27

Site RL5-22 Minney Moor Recreation Ground Conisbrough .................................... 28

Site RL5-23 Herbert Street / Harlington Road Mexborough ..................................... 29

Site RL5-24 Maple Grove Conisbrough ...................................................................... 30

Site RL5-25 South of Denaby Main ............................................................................. 31

Site RL5-26 Land at Brick Quarry ............................................................................... 32

Site RL5-27 Mill Piece Kearsley Brook, Conisbrough............................................... 33

Site RL5-28 Adjacent Cadeby road Recreation Ground, Sprotborough ................. 34

Site RL5-29, Disused Quarry, Ingleborough Drive, Sprotborough .......................... 35

Site RL5-30, Riverside Drive, Sprotborough ............................................................. 36

Site RL5-31, Off Wincanton Close, Mexborough ....................................................... 37

Site RL5-32 Church Lane Hollowgate, Barnburgh .................................................... 38

Site RL5-33 Rear of Locking Drive, Armthorpe ......................................................... 39

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Site RL5-34 Holly Bush Lane, Edenthorpe ................................................................ 40

Site RL5-35 Brosley Avenue Playing Fields .............................................................. 41

Site RL5-36 Rear of Eden Grove, Edenthorpe ........................................................... 42

Site RL5-37 Doncaster Road / Hungerhill Lane, Edenthorpe ................................... 43

Site RL5-38 Thorne Road, Edenthorpe ...................................................................... 44

Site RL5-39 Far Sandall Field, Edenthorpe ................................................................ 45

Site RL5-40 Near Sandall Field, Edenthorpe ............................................................. 46

Site RL5- 41 King Edward Road, Thorne ................................................................... 47

Site RL5- 42 Alexandra Street, Thorne ....................................................................... 48

Site RL5-43 Balne Croft common, Thorne ................................................................. 49

Site RL5- 44 Land to the rear of Thorne Miners Welfare Club, Moorends .............. 50

Site RL5- 45 Darlington Gardens, Moorends ............................................................. 51

Site RL5- 46 Land to the north of New Park Estate, Stainforth ................................ 52

Site RL5-47 Within POS at St Mary’s Road, Dunsville .............................................. 53

Site RL5-48 Off St Mary’s Road, Dunsville ................................................................ 54

Site RL5- 49 Former School Playing Fields, Fishlake ............................................... 55

Site RL5- 50 Land to the rear of Chapel Lane, Sykehouse ....................................... 56

Site RL5-51 Ivy Close Hatfield .................................................................................... 57

Site RL5- 52 Disused Colliery Railway Line, Stainforth ............................................ 58

Appendix One: Site Maps ............................................................................................ 60

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Rationalising Policy RL5 Open Space Allocation Areas (Unitary Development Plan)

Introduction The 1998 Unitary Development Plan (UDP) contains policies on recreation and leisure covering the protection, enhancement, minimum provision and allocation of open spaces. A number of the policies including policy RL5 have been brought forward for inclusion in the Local Plan. Policy RL5 deals with the site specific allocations and improvements of open spaces. This work evaluates the areas associated with the RL5 designation, identifying if the site should be retained, rationalised or de-designated. The 2018 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) identifies that the planning system plays an important role in facilitating social interaction and creating healthy, inclusive communities. Planning polices should contribute toward delivering places which promote social interaction and serve the communities and provide for safe and accessible environments and developments that enable and support healthy lifestyles. The NPPF also states valued facilities should be protected from loss and communities should (though local and neighbourhood plans) identify ‘special protection green areas’ which can rule out development except in exceptional circumstances. The above principles and the methodology below is used to establish whether RL5 Allocations will be retained into the next plan period.

Methodology Best practice guidance such as CABE Space’s ‘Space Shaper’ user guide has informed the assessment criteria and includes looking at quantity and accessibility in the first instance. The RL5 policy areas in the UDP deal with requirements for improvement to children’s play space (equipped and informal) and the provision of additional open spaces in areas that were identified as deficient in 1998. The assessment will give a recommendation, which could be de-designation or modification of the policy status. For sites not in council ownership, additional information in relation to proposals for the site and / or potential costs to the council will be considered. This will be identified through consultation. Finally, with the emphasis now firmly on ‘green infrastructure’ it will also be important to see how these sites currently, or could potentially link to other sites, and account for wider benefits to biodiversity, climate change and flood risk. Quantity The 2013 (revised) Green Space Audit, forms part if the Local Plan evidence base. This two stage process includes:

Stage One - re-mapping (where required), re-assessment of provision and accessibility of all green spaces and;

Stage Two - an assessment of the quality and value of Doncaster’s priority green spaces.

The 2013 Audit looked at green space functions, hierarchy and standards (as agreed by the council’s neighbourhood managers) are shown below and have been used in the re-assessment. The 2013 green space audit provides information breakdown by the 2012 community profile areas. This information is used to identify whether the community has sufficient green space to meet its needs. An assessment of quality and value has not been carried out at this stage.

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Quality Planning Policy provided information on size, accessibility and provision. The quality aspect of a green space audit is important to the teams who manage and maintain sites on behalf of the communities who use them. The council’s ‘Street Scene’ and ‘Neighbourhoods’ teams work with the local communities and will identify the priority green spaces and assess their quality and value as an on-going area of work. Size Site size is an important consideration as certain types of open space have guidelines for minimum size requirements. See table 1 on page 3 for guidance. The guidelines have been used to formulate the accessibility buffers Accessibility Accessibility is also an important consideration as certain types of open space have guidelines for minimum size requirements. See table 1 on page 3 for guidance. Current use Some of the sites are owned by the local authority and are identified for open space improvements, some are privately owned and identified as new proposal areas (such as at Brodsworth Colliery). Where sites are still privately owned it is important to establish the council’s intentions for the future of the site, for example, does the authority wish to purchase the land to create open space to alleviate deficiencies. Other Factors Other factors include how people use the space, (including anti-social behaviour) how important it is and does it (or can it) cater for the community’s needs during the life of the Local Plan. If relevant, the evaluation will look at whether the site has any cultural or local historic value and address if there are any anti-social behaviour issues. It will also look at links to other sites to identify if improvements can be made in terms of green infrastructure and enabling wider benefits to biodiversity, flood risk, climate change and the aesthetic landscape. Table 1: Green Space Functions, Hierarchy and Standards

Green Space Type

Function Hierarchy

QUANTITY Proposed Standard (Ha) (per

1000 population)

Site size

ACCESSIBILITY Proposed

Catchment Area / Buffer

Formal (sports pitches (all types))

Recreation / Health and Well being

Community / Neighbourhood

1.6 Community 1.2Km (walk)

Neighbourhood 10Km (car)

Informal (children’s playing fields and play areas (no marked pitches)) (destination playground)

Recreation / Child Development / Health and Well being

Community 0.8

less than 1600sqm

240m

1600sqm + 600m

Public Parks Recreation / Health and

Community / Neighbourhood

0.69 less than 2ha 400m

2ha+ 1.2km

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Wellbeing / Child Development

/ District 20ha+ 3.2km

Allotments Recreation / Health and Well being

Community 0.3 N/A 1km - walk (2001 Survey)

Cemeteries Community Benefit / Secure Biodiversity /

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Green Corridors

Environmental Appreciation / Securing Biodiversity / Health and Well Being / Quality of Life

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Woodlands (accessible) / Nature Conservation Areas

Recreation /Environmental Appreciation / Securing Biodiversity / Health and Well Being / Quality of Life / Child Development

Community / Neighbourhood / District

3ha

2ha + 500m

100ha + 5km

500ha + 10km

Amenity (e.g. road verges and green space in housing estates)

Aesthetic N/A N/A N/A N/A

Please note the standards come from a variety of sources: Fields in Trust (FIT) – measure for outdoor informal children’s play space and formal sports provision National Society of Allotment Gardeners (NSALG) - to measure allotment provision Forestry Commission } Natural England } to measure woodlands and nature conservation areas (these standards have been combined) Woodland Trust } Greater London Authority - to measure public parks

Proposals The final stage will look at the overall value of the areas and propose a way forward. This will include:

An ‘as is’ evaluation

A recommendation to not to retain or re-address designation in a new policy;

Identifying if partial development and partial GS provision is a viable option (if required), and;

Where possible evaluating any costs to the council (for either purchasing the site or changes to maintenance)

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Evaluation

Site RL5 / TC33 – Waterdale (Town Square)

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 / TC33

Proposal (UDP) the borough council will develop as a public open space an area off Waterdale adjoining Doncaster College, the magistrate’s court and the swimming pool

Quantity The town centre is deficient in all types of green space

Accessibility Developed as CCQ with public realm

Quality / Value Significant improvement in public realm.

Size Developed

Ownership / Current Use

The area has been re-developed as Doncaster’s cultural and civil quarter which contains an area of public realm

Other Factors N/A

‘As is’ Evaluation Developed as CCQ with public realm. Significant improvement in public realm, although not green space has been created that alleviates any deficiency issues

Proposal Costs to the Council

N/A

Addressing existing designation

Developed

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) designation

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Site RL5-1 Beechfield Road

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space site no. 533, derelict land reclamation

Proposal (UDP) Equipped play area to be provided on existing grassed area

Quantity Located on the edge of Hyde Park and the Town Centre community areas. The 2013 green space audit identifies the town centre as deficient in all varieties of green space. Hyde Park is deficient in informal, formal, woodlands / nature conservation areas, but is not deficient in public parks

Accessibility The site is in a very densely populated area and important to young residents in the area. Elmfield park is 300 metres away (straight line distance).

Quality / Value Information unavailable, however improvements were carried out to this site during the previous plan period

Size 0.67 ha


DMBC owned managed, maintained and used as POS

Other Factors N/A

‘As is’ Evaluation NA


N/A


N/A

Recommendation Improvements carried out during the plan period. Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) designation, but retain green space / open space policy area designation.

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Site RL5- 2 Town Fields

Assessment Criteria

Type RL1 policy area, RL5 policy area,


Quantity The Town Fields are shared by the communities of Town Moor, Bennethorpe, Lower Wheatley and to a lesser extent the town centre. Town Moor and the town centre have no open space within its PCT boundary, but are immediately adjacent to the Town Fields. Bennethorpe and Lower Wheatley are deficient in all aspect of green space apart from formal.

Accessibility No access limitations and the site is a well-used public open space

Quality / Value Quality = high: Value = high (2007 Audit)

Size 37 hectares


DMBC

Other Factors N/A

‘As is’ Evaluation Town Fields is a high value public open space used for football and rugby. There is also a cricket pitch and hockey pitch at the southern corner. A changing pavilion was provided some years ago and children’s play equipment more recently


On-going management and maintenance of the site


Remove designation for the development of a children’s play area, but ensure the area remains protected as open space and open space improvements / enhancements (such as children’s play areas) are covered within LOCAL PLAN policy

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) but retain green space / open space policy area designation. Delivered during plan period.

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Site RL5-3 Woodfield Road, Balby

Assessment Criteria

Type Amenity in housing green space (site no. 95). It appears to be a naturally regenerated former sand quarry. A MUGA on site near the entrance.

Proposal (UDP) Former sand quarry suitable for adventure play ground

Quantity Balby is deficient in woodland and nature conservation areas formal and informal, but has sufficient public parks and allotments

Accessibility No access limitations, but overgrown and requires management

Quality / Value Quality = very low: Value = low (2007 Audit)

Size 1.7 ha


DMBC open space

Other Factors Biodiversity value, but limited by management

‘As is’ Evaluation The site although classed as an amenity area may have a higher value if managed for nature conservation. The 1.7 ha site is overgrown with limited access and visibility. The site is also not overlooked by houses. There is however a MUGA on the edge of the site next to Woodfield Road. Limited opportunity for additional play equipment in the vicinity of the MUGA.


Existing costs for management and maintenance


DMBC owned site with a very low quality and value.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) designation as it is not deemed the site is suitable for un-supervised children’s play due to the nature of the site and its isolated feel. Retain green space / open space policy area designation. Investigate status and potential value as a Local Wildlife Site. Amend typology in GSA to Nature Conservation Area

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Site RL5-4 Church Lane / Oswin Avenue Balby

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space site no. 083, (former) school field



Accessibility Publicly accessible site with Hexthorpe Flatts (local park) next door (easily reached by foot bridge)


Size 2.61 ha


DMBC owned informal open space

Other Factors None

‘As is’ Evaluation This site is a former school playing field which is now publicly accessible and used for informal play. The UDP aspiration was for a children’s play area however, local consultation resulted in the delivery of a multi-use games area (MUGA)


On-going management and maintenance


N/A

Recommendation Delivered. Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) designation. Retain green space / open space policy area designation

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Site RL5-5 Springwell Lane Tip

Assessment Criteria

Type GSA amenity green space; RL5 policy area

Proposal (UDP) Recreation use to be determined subject to management of methane gas issue


Accessibility Large amenity green space (site no. 86), with three other informal open spaces within 300m (site no’s. 880, 91, 69)


Size 15.86 ha


DMBC owned – existing open space (green space audit no. 86) Identified as amenity

Other Factors The open space is managed by Neighbourhoods The methane gas is monitored by Environmental Health

‘As is’ Evaluation Methane management is on-going. The after-use of the site is still currently limited to amenity / informal use. Development such as play equipment or goal post may damage the landfill cap and is currently unacceptable.


On-going management and maintenance including methane monitoring


The site is managed as an open space and monitored for methane gas. The council will address further recreation uses subject to review.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) designation. Retain green space designation / open space policy area designation. The status of the site needs to be kept under continued review in respect of green space usage and status. Encourage ‘Streetscene’ and the Neighbourhoods Team to monitor site usage and liaise with Environmental Health regarding the methane gas on site.

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Site RL5 – 6 Rear of West End Lane, Rossington

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space site no. 199 (Bankwood Lane)

Proposal (UDP) Replacement site for existing Bankwood Lane Open Space

Quantity New Rossington is deficient in informal open space and public parks, but has sufficient formal, allotments and woodlands / nature conservation provision.

Accessibility Large publicly accessible informal and amenity green space consisting of two sites (199 Bankwood Lane and 919 Cambridge Street). The Miners Welfare Ground is approximately 500 metres way and Bankwood Crescent is 330 metres away (straight line distance).

Quality / Value Quality = medium: Value = high (2007 Audit)

Size RL5 policy area is 0.5 hectares, the whole area of Green space in which the RL5 policy area sits is 1.3 hectares


DMBC

Other Factors N/A

‘As is’ Evaluation The site appears to be part close mown grass, part rough grassland and part allotments, which are in the north west corner.




DMBC owned site with medium quality but high value.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) designation. Retain green space designation / open space policy area designation

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Site RL5–7 Off Grantham Street, Rossington

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area

Proposal (UDP) Surplus school playing field to be opened for public use to serve an area of local open space deficiency

Quantity New Rossington is deficient in informal open space and public parks, but has sufficient formal, allotments and woodlands / nature conservation provision.

Accessibility This site is a fully accessible children’s play space. There are a number of amenity areas in the vicinity, but they are un-suitable for children’s play. An additional children’s play area has also been created on the corner of the school playing field on Grange Lane.

Quality / Value N / A

Size The original proposal area is 0.7 hectares, the remaining open space is 0.43 hectares


DMBC

Other Factors Rossington is deficient in informal children’s play space and as such all existing children’s play areas should be classed as high value.

‘As is’ Evaluation Partially developed as a family centre and approximately half of the site has been laid out for children’s play including a LEAP.




DMBC owned site which needs to be identified in the green space audit

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) designation. Designate as green space / open space policy area. Area identified on 2001, 2007, 2013 green space audits.

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Site RL5-8 Cuckoo Plantation, Crabgate Lane, Skellow

Assessment Criteria

Type Woodland copse adjacent to an informal green space (site no. 489).

Proposal (UDP) To be retained as is but it use formalised

Quantity Skellow is deficient in all five categories of green space.

Accessibility Private and inaccessible – informal children’s play area with play equipment adjacent to the copse

Quality / Value Woodland not evaluated

Size 0.12 ha


Private woodland copse

Other Factors TPO? Biodiversity value?

‘As is’ Evaluation A very small woodland copse, which may be detrimentally impacted by public usage.


Cost would be incurred to purchase the site and open it up to the public.


The site is privately owned and is not publicly accessible. There is limited likelihood of the council finding funding to purchase the site.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) designation. Retain TPO designation (TPO 21). GSA site 489. Retain green space designation / open space policy area designation

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RL5-9 Brodsworth Colliery

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area (some), green space site numbers 497, 499, 923, 123, 113, 885

Proposal (UDP) Part of the former colliery site to be developed as an extension to Highfields Country Park.

Quantity This area is located in the Brodsworth PCT area, but is immediately adjacent the Woodlands community. Brodsworth is deficient in all five categories of green space.

Accessibility This site adjacent to (and partially including) the proposal area is now known as ‘Brodsworth Community Woodland’. This site is publicly accessible.

Quality Quality = High: Value = High (2007 Audit)

Size The RL5 proposal area is 5.5 ha; (Brodsworth Community woodland is in excess of 128 ha)


Forestry Commission semi natural green space

Other Factors The proposal includes area already designated as Highfields Country Park

‘As is’ Evaluation Large restored pit tip, now used for informal recreation such as walking and cycling. It also has a biodiversity value which will improve with time as the site matures. Although in Sprotbrough ward the Brodsworth Community Woodland serves the Brodsworth, Woodlands and Adwick communities.


Negligible – Staff time required to amend the green space audit and associated GIS layer


RL5-9 allocation has been incorporated into Brodsworth Community Woodland and should be shown as such on the green space audit.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 (or equivalent) designation. The green space audit boundary (site number 1031 Brodsworth Colliery) has been amended to reflect the site boundary supplied by the Forestry Commission showing the correct boundary of the community woodland. Rename the site on the green space audit to say 1031 Brodsworth Community Woodland. . Retain green space designation / open space policy area designation Note the majority of Brodsworth Community woodland is in Sprotborough ward.

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Site RL5-10 Off Owston Road, Carcroft

Assessment Criteria

Type UDP Housing policy area and RL5 policy area

Proposal (UDP) Create open space within housing proposal area

Quantity Carcroft is deficient in informal, public parks, woodlands and nature conservation and allotments, but has sufficient formal (sports) provision

Accessibility No informal open space within 300m of the proposal

Quality / Value Not evaluated as green space

Size N/A


DMBC, plus other – (see application 08/01537* for detailed ownership information an maps)

Other Factors SHLAA site representation number 60 (131 dwellings)

‘As is’ Evaluation UDP Housing policy area – to deliver open space on site as part of existing housing proposal (PH1 3/15). Local Plan proposals… Reserve Development Site 398


None


Through planning policy developer requirements.

Recommendation Developer Requirement; As part of the housing development provide a combination of on-site provision (informal open space with children’s play equipment to benefit the development proposal) plus commuted sum for GI improvements (Alternative: Pelican Crossing could be an alternative but would require further investigation. A children’s’ play area is located at an open space on Owston Road (near the school))

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Site RL5-11 Lutterworth Drive, Woodlands

Assessment Criteria


Proposal (UDP) Open space development to serve Tenter Balk Lane

Quantity Adwick is deficient in informal children’s play, woodlands & nature conservation areas, and allotments but has sufficient formal and public park provision.

Accessibility There are no informal open spaces suitable for children’s play within 300 metres of this area, creating an area of localised deficiency. Although the entrance to Adwick park is just over 200 metres away this would involve younger children crossing ‘Tenter Balk Lane’ to get to the site.

Quality / Value The site is an open area of rough grassland, not regularly managed or maintained. Not evaluated in the green space audit. Value to the community would be assessed through consultation.

Size 1.7 hectares


The site is not owned by the local authority, but it is open and accessible and is used informally for dog walking along well-worn desire lines.

Other Factors Improvements to the site could benefit children’s play biodiversity and the aesthetic landscape.

‘As is’ Evaluation The site is not shown on the green space audit as an open space. Local Plan Proposals… Lutterworth Drive (site 460) allocation without planning permission (as at 1st April 2018) 45 units


The site is not owned by the council, and would require significant funds to purchase the site and bring it up to an acceptable open space standard


The site is not currently open space, but is a long-standing open space allocation within the UDP. The council have no funding to purchase the site for open space.

Recommendation Developer requirement - request either on-site provision or commuted sum.

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Site RL5-12 Land adjacent to Arksey Lane Recreation Ground

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, adjacent to green space site no. 134 which is also an RL1 policy area, green belt

Proposal (UDP) Proposed extension to playing field

Quantity Arksey is deficient in all five categories of green space

Accessibility This green space is the only large sports field serving the community of Arksey. There is one other informal site in the village approximately 200m away known as ‘Arksey Youth Club’ site no. 100

Quality / Value Quality = Medium. Value = High (2007 Audit)

Size Whole RL5 policy area size 4.2 ha, and comprises of 1.6 ha green space and 2.6 ha of land in private ownership


The proposed extension area is not DMBC owned.

Other Factors The 2.6ha are of land is in private ownership and not shown as open space in the green space audit. The open space proposal area is also covered by the green belt policy (to be retained).

‘As is’ Evaluation The football pitch was evaluated recently for the playing pitch strategy and scored 59.65% which is average.


The 2.6 ha RL5 policy area is not owned by DMBC. The council would therefore have to purchase the land, develop it as open space and maintain it.


The RL5 policy designation incorporates both the existing recreation ground (site no. 134) and the proposed addition.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-12 designation (or equivalent). The proposal for an open space extension is unlikely to be delivered during the plan period. The area is greenbelt. GSA site 134 to be retained as green space designation / open space policy area designation

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Site RL5-13 Victoria Road Bentley

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area; RL1 policy area; The policy areas incorporate green space sites 144 & 116 (woodland) and site no. 143 (Formal)

Proposal (UDP) Enhancement of existing public open space, playground and playing field.

Quantity Bentley is deficient in informal, formal and public parks, but has sufficient woodland, nature conservation and woodlands

Accessibility Publicly accessible, with a number of other sites, both large and small within 300m

Quality / Value Quality = Low. Value = High (2007 Audit)

Size Site 143 (Victoria Road) 3.84 ha


DMBC

Other Factors Bentley Community Woodland was created as a part of a pit tip restoration programme creating a very large woodland / nature conservation area / recreational open space.

‘As is’ Evaluation The proposal appears to relate to green space site 143, which has been evaluated in the green space audit as low quality. The site is also shown in the green space audit as formal, but no pitches are marked on site. Historic maps and aerial photography show a football pitch marked in the south eastern corner of the site. The site is now used for informal recreation.


On-going management and maintenance of existing site. Capital outlay for proposed improvements.


RL5-13 designation is to enhance the existing POS, play area and playing field

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-13 (or equivalent) designation, but retain as green space. GSA sites 116, 143 and 144 to be retained as green space designations / open space policy area designations

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Site RL5-14 Bentley, Rostholme

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, public park (site 107 in green space audit),

Proposal (UDP) (Relates to UDP proposal PH13/18 and PH13/16 housing policy areas. Which states, part of proposed housing site should form an extension to Bentley Park linking through to the disused railway line, which is to be developed as a cycle track, footpath, open space. A further site of up to 4 ha (10 acres) should be included within the development to accommodate any future indoor or outdoor sports provision in Bentley.

Quantity Bentley is deficient in informal, formal and public parks, but has sufficient woodland, nature conservation and woodlands

Accessibility Bentley Park is publicly accessible; the full extent of the RL5 policy area includes the park and farm land / pasture to the north.

Quality / Value Quality = Medium. Value = High (park only site no. 107) (2007 Audit)

Size Bentley Park – 6.59 ha. RL5 Policy Area13.8 ha (total including the park)


Multiple ownership including DMBC (Bentley Park)

Other Factors The RL5 policy designation establishes future aspirations for a GI link. On interpreting the historic maps the Bentley park was developed after 1938 along with the mine workers housing. An area to the south west of the park appears for the first time as a sports ground / football ground on the 1959 historic map. It is now shown as housing policy area in the UDP (PH1(3/16)). An area to the north of the site first appears as an allotment site between 1950 and 1953. Neither of these areas now appear to be used for leisure activities.

‘As is’ Evaluation Bentley Park open space is encompassed in part of the RL5-14 designation. Local Plan proposals… Bentley Rostholme site 495 (reserve development site) is immediately adjacent to Bentley Park


Unknown and would relate to aspirations within neighbourhood plans.


Local Plan housing proposal boundary different from UDP (site 495) . Development proposals that come forward should include green infrastructure links to Bentley Park and informal open space suitable for children’s play should be provided within the new development.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-14 (or equivalent) designation.

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Any housing applications in this area should ensure developer requirements provide for on-site provision and green infrastructure links into the adjacent Bentley Park

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Site RL5-15 Land at Sunny Fields, Bentley

Assessment Criteria


Proposal (UDP) Public open space provision including playground to address major open space deficiency

Quantity The allocation is located in the Scawthorpe PCT community area. Scawthorpe is deficient in Formal and Public Parks, but has sufficient Informal Woodlands & Nature conservation, and Allotments

Accessibility The site is not accessible

Quality / Value N/A

Size 2.6 ha


Not DMBC

Other Factors The council has received two housing representations for the majority of this site. Partially in flood zone 2 and 3

‘As is’ Evaluation The site is currently a green area bordered by housing to the east, employment to the south, Sunnyfields Primary School to the north and York Road to the West. Although adjacent to a school this site may not be suitable to help alleviate the ‘Formal’ open space deficiency.


The council would have to purchase the site and carry out improvements to bring it up to open space standards


The designation is dependent on the LOCAL PLAN allocation attributed to the site.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-15 (or equivalent) designation. The area would become part Community facility (education) and part RPA. The amended designation could allow some smaller scale sensitive windfall development on the RPA, but proposals will still need to satisfy all other relevant policies in the plan including loss of trees

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Site RL5-16 Newlands Drive, Bentley

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space site no. 721.1 (Wroxham Way)

Proposal (UDP) Public open space / play ground to be provided as part of housing development

Quantity Cusworth is deficient in Formal, Woodlands & Nature Conservation, and Allotments, but has sufficient Informal and Public Parks.

Accessibility Publicly accessible site

Quality / Value Quality = Medium, Value = High (2007 Audit)

Size 6.7 ha


Parish council owned POS

Other Factors

The site is publicly accessible and meets the needs of the community by providing a combination of formal (football pitches) facilities and informal open space. The sites links neatly into the Trans Pennine Trail and Cusworth Hall and Country Park via public footpaths

‘As is’ Evaluation The site is part formal (with marked playing pitches) and part informal open space. It also appears to be a well-used site.




Delivered

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-16 designation (or equivalent). Retain green space / open space policy area designation (delivered)

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Site RL5-17 Rail Intersection, Bentley

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space site no. 149 (Bentley triangle)

Proposal (UDP) Public Open Space to complement existing informal use which is well related to local footpaths and proposed cycle route

Quantity The site is located on the cusp of the communities of Bentley and York Road. Bentley is deficient in; informal, formal and public parks, but is not deficient in woodland and nature conservation area or allotments. York Road is deficient in; informal, formal, public parks and allotments, but is not deficient in woodlands and nature conservation areas.

Accessibility Publicly accessible and well connected by a local cycle route. Queens Drive green space is within 200 metres (straight line distance); however the walking distance is significant.

Quality / Value Quality = Medium, Value = Low (2007 Green Space Audit)

Size 5.45 ha


DMBC owned POS

Other Factors Doncaster green way (cycle route) has been delivered. In my professional opinion, I disagree with the low value attributed to the site by (consultants KKP) as they appear to have given no regard to ecological / biodiversity value or its use as a footpath / cycleway

‘As is’ Evaluation The site has been allowed to mature to semi-natural scrub with good biodiversity value. Suitability for formalised children’s play is limited. The site is not overlooked by housing and feels isolated. Although there is no formal equipment the area provides a good setting for ‘natural’ play. The footpaths and cycle way are well used during the day by local residents to get to the nearby supermarket.




The site is identified on the green space audit (2007) as a semi natural green space. It is proposed to retain a ‘nature conservation’ designation

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-17 designation (or equivalent). Retain green space / open space policy area designation

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Site RL5-18 Adjacent Bentley Tip Reclamation

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, part within green space site no. 140 (Toll Bar ARLFC)), green belt

Proposal (UDP) Playground to remedy an area of POS deficiency

Quantity The site is located in the Toll Bar / Almholme PCT area. Toll Bar is not deficient in; informal, formal, woodlands and nature conservation or allotments. The area is deficient in public parks.

Accessibility The nearest existing children’s play area is just under 500m away (green space site 102). The A19 runs through the middle of Toll Bar, which is a very busy road potentially limiting access to facilities for younger children on one side or the other.

Quality / Value Quality = Medium. Value = Low (2007 Green Space Audit) (for green space site no. 140)

Size RL5 policy area is 0.2ha. the Toll Bar ARLFC is 5.8ha


Owned or leased by Toll Bar Rugby League Football Club

Other Factors A children’s play area is being created to the north of Toll Bar as part of a new housing development (09/01926/FULM) on the former Doncaster Motors site, (500 metres away)

‘As is’ Evaluation The reason for designation is clearly the lack of children’s play facilities in the immediate area. This area is, however part car park for the rugby club and also part on the playing pitch.


none


Creating a children’s play area in this location will involve negotiation with the local rugby club. Sport England will also object to the impact on the playing pitch.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-16 designation (or equivalent). Retain green space designation. The area forms part of Toll Bar Rugby League Sport field, retention of this designation is more appropriate. Retain green space / open space policy area designation

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Site RL5-19 Former allotment site Toll Bar

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 open space policy area, green belt

Proposal (UDP) Long standing commitment to develop former allotments for public open space


Accessibility The site is privately owned and not publicly accessible. The site appears to be used as grazing land, not alltoments.

Quality / Value N/A

Size 2.9ha


Not DMBC owned

Other Factors Protected by green belt designation. Post war allotment garden (shown on historic 1950-1953 map).

‘As is’ Evaluation Privately owned site, which is not now used as formal allotments, but for horse / animal grazing. There is no statutory protection for privately owned allotment sites.


Purchase, development and maintenance of the proposed site.


This long standing commitment to develop former allotments for public open space should be the subject of local neighbourhood plans. Proposals for re-designation as open space would be required to satisfy requirements within Core Strategy Policy CS17: Green Infrastructure Provision

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-19 designation (or equivalent). Retain Greenbelt designation

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Site RL5-20 Hall Villa Lane Toll Bar

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 Policy area, greenbelt

Proposal (UDP) Public Open Space (Kick about area) to remedy area of local POS deficiency


Accessibility There are no informal play spaces within 600 metres walking distance of the proposal area. However site no. 138 (Hall Villa Lane) is shown as a small amenity area, appears to be an adequate kick-about area for young children, and is incorporated into the RL5 policy boundary.

Quality / Value Quality = Low, Value = Low (2007 Green Space Audit) (for green space site 138)

Size 0.2 ha


unknown

Other Factors The green space audit identifies site 138 as low quality and very low value. There are however, no reasons given in the evaluation, but these could relate to level of use, the location of the space, landscape and amenity benefits.

‘As is’ Evaluation The majority of the site appears to be farmland. There is a mature hedgerow separating the farmland and the amenity area. If the site was to be enlarged for children’s play there maybe negative impact on the trees as the site would need to ‘opened up’ to make it more visible and safer for children


Management and maintenance


This long standing commitment in the UDP for public open space should be subject of neighbourhood plans.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-20 designation or equivalent. Retain as greenbelt

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Site RL5-21 Cusworth Park

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, Green Belt

Proposal (UDP) Extension to Cusworth Country Park to accommodate growing demand

Quantity Cusworth PCT area is not deficient in informal open space or public parks. It is deficient in formal, woodlands and nature conservation area and allotments

Accessibility RL5 policy area is privately owned farm land; Cusworth Country Park is publicly accessible and links to green space no. 721 ‘Wroxham Way’

Quality / Value Cusworth Park Quality = High, Value = Very High. (2007 Green Space Audit) RL5 policy area not evaluated

Size Cusworth Country Park 57.7 ha. RL5-21 policy area 115.59 ha


RL5 policy area – not DMBC (four separate owners) Hall and grounds – Doncaster Council

Other Factors There is still the aspiration from management to extend the site, but the proposal area has reduced significantly in size.

‘As is’ Evaluation

Cusworth Hall and Park has been described as a ‘Jewel in Doncaster’s Crown’. The Hall and grounds underwent (lottery funded) significant restoration during 2003 and 2007 and provides an exceptional tourist experience for visitors to Doncaster. The hall is a grade one listed building set in an very well managed historic parkland.

Proposal Costs to the Council On-going management and maintenance of existing site. Capital costs for purchase of proposal area or annual rental charge (subject to approach)


The council will have to consider current financial constraints

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-21 designation or equivalent. Recommend the area of interest as proposed above should be identified in the revised GI Strategy

9.71ha

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Site RL5-22 Minney Moor Recreation Ground Conisbrough

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space site no. 779

Proposal (UDP) Playground to remedy local deficiency

Quantity Conisbrough PCT area is deficient in; formal and public parks and is not deficient in; informal, woodlands and nature conservation areas and allotments

Accessibility Green space site no. 779 – publicly accessible. Other accessible sites within 300 metres include Conisbrough Castle and Conisbrough Mill Piece (site no. 344)

Quality / Value Quality = Medium, Value = Low (2007 Green space Audit)

Size 1.52 ha


DMBC owned POS

Other Factors If the provision of play equipment is important in this area housing proposals within the vicinity could contribute funding through S106. This aspiration or priority would be highlighted in a local plan.

‘As is’ Evaluation The open space is identified in the green space audit as a ‘informal’ open space and potentially suitable for the provision of children’s play subject to appropriate design and location requirements


On-going management and maintenance, plus capital costs for installation of new play equipment


Not delivered during the UDP plan period

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-22 designation or equivalent. The provision of children’s play improvements should be the subject of Local Neighbourhood Plans. Retain as GSA site and open space policy area

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Site RL5-23 Herbert Street / Harlington Road Mexborough

Assessment Criteria

Type RL1 policy area, RL5 policy area, green space site no. 588 (Montague Street) amenity area.

Proposal (UDP) Provision of playground to remedy local deficiency

Quantity Mexborough PCT area is deficient in; informal and public parks. The area is not deficient in; formal, woodlands and nature conservation area and allotments

Accessibility Publicly accessible amenity area

Quality / Value Quality = Medium, Value = High (2007 Green space Audit)

Size 0.70ha


DMBC

Other Factors Removal of RL1, RL5, or green space designation would result in the site being identified as ‘housing policy area’

‘As is’ Evaluation The site is a well over looked amenity area and may well be suitable for children’s play equipment.


Capital cost for purchase and installation of equipment, plus on-going management and maintenance


The council has to consider financial constraints and delivery during the LOCAL PLAN period is unlikely.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-23 designation or equivalent. Retain as GSA site and open space policy area

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Site RL5-24 Maple Grove Conisbrough

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, Residential Policy Area?

Proposal (UDP) Provision of a children’s playground to alleviate local deficiency


Accessibility Site no. 346 (‘Old Road’) is a formal playing field within a few hundred metres of Maple Grove, however small children would have to cross a busy road

Quality / Value N/A

Size Approximately 0.53 ha


DMBC owned. Asset management, however confirmed the site is subject to a long term lease and not classed as POS

Other Factors Not POS

‘As is’ Evaluation The area to the south of Old Road Conisbrough has very dense housing with little open space.


Management and maintenance of the site, plus possible costs associated with relinquishing the lease hold on the site


It is impractical to carry forward the designation even though the immediate area is deficient in local play space.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-24 designation or equivalent. Residential Policy Area

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Site RL5-25 South of Denaby Main

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, PH1 5/3 housing policy area

Proposal (UDP) Equipped play area to be provided within new residential area south of Denaby Main

Quantity The proposal area is on the edge of Conisbrough and Denaby Main PCT. Denaby Main area is deficient in; informal, formal, and public parks. The area is not deficient in woodlands and nature conservation and allotments. Conisbrough PCT area is deficient in; formal and public parks and is not deficient in; informal, woodlands and nature conservation areas and allotments

Accessibility The proposal area is adjacent to Conisbrough North Cliff / Denaby Craggs open space (site no. 356).

Quality / Value N/A

Size N/A


DMBC

Other Factors

‘As is’ Evaluation Housing policy area, with council built skate park in the housing policy area.



Still to be delivered part of PH1 5/3 housing policy area

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-25 designation or equivalent. Developer requirements included as part of allocated proposal. Developer requirements to include retention of existing skate park within site and the green corridor into Denaby Crags

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Site RL5-26 Land at Brick Quarry

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, restored landfill site (under EA permit). Green space audit site 2197.

Proposal (UDP) To be restored to recreational use (public open space) after tipping

Quantity Mexborough PCT area is deficient in informal and public parks. The area is not deficient in; formal, woodlands and nature conservation area and allotments

Accessibility The site appears to be publicly accessible and is used informally

Quality / Value Not assessed

Size 6.78ha


DMBC

Other Factors Green space audit site 2197. The site is managed as informal open space (by Neighbourhoods) and the methane monitoring is carried out by Environmental Health. This site is still subject to an EA permit, which requires the site to be fenced. This has not been enforced as it is constantly broken down. The site is currently used for dog walking and informal ball games. It cannot be developed for formal children’s play or sport (MUGA) as the installation of equipment on site may pierce the landfill ‘cap’ creating environmental health issues.

‘As is’ Evaluation The site has not been assessed in the green space audit, but as Mexborough is deficient in green space it is highly likely the site is well used informally.


On-going management and maintenance including methane monitoring


The site appears to be managed as an open space and is still monitored for methane gas. The council will address further recreation uses subject to methane gas monitoring.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-26 designation or equivalent. Allow Neighbourhoods and Environmental Health to monitor the site. Retain as GSA site 2197 and open space policy area

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Site RL5-27 Mill Piece Kearsley Brook, Conisbrough

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space audit site no. 344 (Mill Piece)

Proposal (UDP) Long standing proposal for an adventure playground


Accessibility The site is publicly accessible, with Conisbrough Castle immediately next door

Quality / Value Quality = Low, Value = Low (2007 Green Space Audit)

Size 2.99 ha


DMBC Nature conservation Area

Other Factors In my professional opinion I do not agree that the value of this site is low as stated by KKP consultants in their 2007 audit. The landscape, biodiversity / ecological and local amenity benefits do not appear to have been accounted for when evaluating the site.

‘As is’ Evaluation The Mill Piece is a large woodland with a small central stream. It has ecological value and incorporates a historic mill pond. The site is used for adventure / natural play and is not really suitable for an equipped play area. The site is not overlooked by residents and is not a ‘destination area’ in the same way as a public park. The site would require constant supervision to ensure child safety if equipment was provided for on-site.


Capital costs for the equipment and on-going costs for management and maintenance.


The site is a ‘natural play area’, but also has high biodiversity value which must be considered as well as child safety.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-27 designation or equivalent. The provision of children’s play improvements should be the subject of Neighbourhood Plans. Retain as GSA site 344 and open space policy area

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Site RL5-28 Adjacent Cadeby road Recreation Ground, Sprotborough

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, greenbelt

Proposal (UDP) Extension to recreation ground football pitch required

Quantity Sprotborough PCT area is deficient in; informal, formal, public parks and allotments. The area is not deficient in woodlands and nature conservation.

Accessibility Adjacent to and now incorporated into green space site 769 (New lane)

Quality / Value Quality = Medium, Value = Good (2007 Green Space Audit)

Size The green space area is 1.98 ha


DMBC and Town Council public open space

Other Factors None

‘As is’ Evaluation Although Sprotborough remains deficient in formal facilities the football pitch has not been delivered. The site is however, on a slight slope, and its suitability for football is limited without extensive funding. The Parish council has recently installed new children’s play equipment on the lower part of the site.


Management and maintenance


Part Doncaster council, part Parish council owned site. Needs to be identified in the green space audit

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-28 designation or equivalent. Retain as GSA site and open space policy area

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Site RL5-29, Disused Quarry, Ingleborough Drive, Sprotborough

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, Greenbelt

Proposal (UDP) To be reclaimed and laid out for open space


Accessibility This site appears to be informally used, but is not owned by DMBC. No given right of access

Quality / Value Not evaluated

Size 4.33 hectares,


Not DMBC

Other Factors The site is adjacent to the Trans Pennine Trail (green space site number 877). The site may have biodiversity value. As the area is in Greenbelt, exceptional circumstances will be required to change the designation

‘As is’ Evaluation This site has been presented as a housing representation (SHLAA representation number 140).


Purchase of land and on-going management and maintenance, plus capital costs for the provision of a play area


If the proposal for development is to be taken forward ensure delivery of POS on site

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-29 designation or equivalent. The area is covered by Green Belt designation

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Site RL5-30, Riverside Drive, Sprotborough

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, green belt, green space site (no. 782) Riverside Drive

Proposal (UDP) To be provided as part of new housing development


Accessibility Public open space (semi natural green space)

Quality / Value Quality = Medium: Value = Low (question low value) (2007 Green Space Audit)

Size 2.7 hectares


DMBC

Other Factors

‘As is’ Evaluation The allocation has been delivered and adopted as part of the adjacent housing development


On-going management and maintenance (originally through S106)


DMBC owned site, delivered as part of the adjacent housing development

Recommendation Do no retain RL5-30 designation or equivalent. Delivered. Retain as GSA site 782 and open space policy area

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Site RL5-31, Off Wincanton Close, Mexborough

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, Greenbelt. Part GSA site 2028

Proposal (UDP) Public open space (including kick-about area) to remedy POS deficiency.

Quantity Mexborough PCT area is deficient in; informal and public parks. The area is not deficient in; formal, woodlands and nature conservation area and allotments

Accessibility The southern part of the designation area appears to be publicly accessible and managed as POS. The northern part is farmland

Quality / Value Not assessed (not shown on green space audit)

Size 0.6ha


DMBC?

Other Factors The site appears is managed as amenity green space by the council. The site has little value as children’s play space and meets the criteria for ‘amenity green space in housing’

‘As is’ Evaluation The southern part (approximately half) of the site appears to be managed as POS (amenity area)


Cost would be incurred to purchase the northern part of the site and open it up to the public.


Need to assess the benefit of this designation

Recommendation Add to green space audit. Do not retain RL5-31designation or equivalent (partial delivery). Retain as GSA site 2028 and open space policy area .

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Site RL5-32 Church Lane Hollowgate, Barnburgh

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, environmental improvement site,

Proposal (UDP) Enhancement to area of open space in area of general deficiency

Quantity Barnburgh PCT area is deficient in; informal, public parks, woodlands and nature conservation. The area is not deficient in; formal or allotments. Note: Part of the restored colliery site Phoenix Park is adjacent to the communities of Barnburgh and Harlington, but outside the Doncaster borough boundary.

Accessibility The site appears to be used as grazing. This site is within 140 metres of a recreation ground and children’s play area

Quality / Value N/A

Size 0.92 hectares


unknown

Other Factors Linear disused railway line

‘As is’ Evaluation The site is rough grassland partly leased and grazed


None


Recommendation Do not retain RL5-32 designation or equivalent (partial delivery).

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Site RL5-33 Rear of Locking Drive, Armthorpe

Assessment Criteria

Type Amenity green space; RL5 policy area. GSA site 621

Proposal (UDP) To create a children’s play area on site

Quantity Armthorpe PCT area is deficient in; informal, formal, public parks and allotments. The area is not deficient in woodlands and nature conservation

Accessibility Accessible amenity greenspace to the rear of housing

Quality / Value

Size 0.45 hectares


DMBC owned – existing open space (green space audit no. 621) Identified as amenity

Other Factors Small site with inadequate buffer capacity to provide a LEAP on site.

‘As is’ Evaluation Small amenity green space of limited value and quality, but in a ward which is deficient in most types of green space. The provision of a children’s play area on this site would not meet with the design requirements in respect of observation by non-users. Also unable to achieve appropriate buffer zone.


Proposal Addressing existing designation

N/A

Recommendation RL5-33 designation to create a children’s play area Retain as GSA site 621 and open space policy area. Is it used? Could the site be disposed of if not? Further consideration required by assets, neighbourhoods and planning.

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Site RL5-34 Holly Bush Lane, Edenthorpe

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space audit site no. 816 ‘Far Field’ Edenthorpe

Proposal (UDP) Provision of a playground and POS (local enhancement in an area of general deficiency)

Quantity Edenthorpe PCT area is deficient in; informal, public parks, allotments, woodlands and nature conservation. The area is not deficient in formal facilities.

Accessibility Green space site (no. 816) is publicly accessible

Quality / Value Quality = Adequate, Value = Good (2007 Green Space Audit)

Size 6.65 ha (total)


DMBC owned and used as POS

Other Factors Parish Council producing a Neighbourhood plan which includes a policy on green spaces.

‘As is’ Evaluation This is a large open space, which has been developed to include formal and informal provision. There is still need for a play area on the site.


On-going management and maintenance.


N/A

Recommendation POS Delivered, but an equipped play area is still required. Do not retain the RL5-34 designation or equivalent. Retain as GSA site 816 and open space policy area. (subject to neighbourhood plan outcome) See also RL5-39

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Site RL5-35 Brosley Avenue Playing Fields

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space audit site no. 801 Brosley Avenue, countryside policy area.

Proposal (UDP) Provision of a play ground to meet existing deficiency

Quantity Barnby Dun PCT area is deficient in; informal, formal, public parks, woodlands and nature conservation, but is not deficient in allotments

Accessibility The site is publicly accessible. The nearest site with a play area is over 400m away (direct line distance)


Size 1.36 ha


DMBC owned public open space

Other Factors

‘As is’ Evaluation Site no. 801 (Brosley Avenue) is identified in the green space audit as a formal site and has a one marked football pitch. The 2018 Playing Pitch Strategy identifies the site has not been used for formal sports since 2002. There appears to be sufficient room for a play area, subject to the provision of adequate buffer zones.


On-going management and maintenance, plus capital costs for the provision of a play area.


There are no proposals for housing growth in the immediate area that could potentially fund a new play area through a section 106 agreement

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-35 designation or equivalent. Retain as GSA site 801 and open space policy area. Consider extending greenspace and providing for play equipment should housing proposal be allocated in Local Plan

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Site RL5-36 Rear of Eden Grove, Edenthorpe

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, residential policy area

Proposal (UDP) Improvements to untidy site to provide local amenity


Accessibility Not accessible

Quality / Value N/A

Size 0.26 ha (approximately)


Not DMBC. Permission has been granted for housing on this site.

Other Factors This area of Edenthorpe is severely deficient in open space suitable for children’s play. The site is, however too small to accommodate a children’s play area with adequate noise buffers.

‘As is’ Evaluation Privately owned site identified in the UDP to address a localised deficiency.


The council would have to purchase the site and carry out improvements.


The Neighbourhood manager for the area has expressed no interest in purchasing the site for POS, primarily because of budget constraints, but also because it has limited suitability as POS.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-36 designation or equivalent. The site has been granted planning permission for housing

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Site RL5-37 Doncaster Road / Hungerhill Lane, Edenthorpe

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, Buffer for employment site (EMP2 18a / 18b).

Proposal (UDP) Informal POS to provide landscape buffer between existing housing and proposed business park (includes cycleway / footpath)


Accessibility The site is privately owned. There is also no accessible green space in the immediate vicinity of this area

Quality / Value N/A



Not DMBC

Other Factors The site is currently identified for employment, but there are LOCAL PLAN representations for housing.

‘As is’ Evaluation The designation appears to propose a landscaping buffer including a cycleway / footpath. The site is still awaiting development. Depending on the type of development proposed (employment or housing) the open space proposals required would differ.



See RL5-38 (below) The designation would be dependent on the LOCAL PLAN allocation attributed to the site.

Recommendation Developer Requirement: On site provision to address deficiencies identified in the area.

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Site RL5-38 Thorne Road, Edenthorpe

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, Buffer for allocated UDP employment site (EMP2 18a / 18b).

Proposal (UDP) Informal POS to provide landscape buffer between existing housing and proposed business park (includes cycleway / footpath)


Accessibility The site is privately owned. There is also no accessible green space in the immediate vicinity of this area

Quality / Value N/A



Not DMBC

Other Factors The site is currently identified for employment, but there are LOCAL PLAN representations for housing.

‘As is’ Evaluation The designation appears to propose a landscaping buffer including a cycleway / footpath. The site is still awaiting development. Depending on the type of development proposed (employment or housing) the open space proposals required would differ.



See RL5-37 (above) The designation would be dependent on the LOCAL PLAN allocation attributed to the site.

Recommendation Developer Requirement: On site provision to address deficiencies identified in the area.

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Site RL5-39 Far Sandall Field, Edenthorpe

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space audit site no. 816 ‘Far Field’ Edenthorpe

Proposal (UDP) Provision of formal sports ground to meet identified deficiency.


Accessibility Green space site (no. 816) is publicly accessible


Size 6.65 ha (total)


DMBC owned and well used publicly accessible POS

Other Factors There are two housing proposals adjacent to the open space, which if / when brought forward could contribute (through S106) to play improvements on the informal part of this site.

‘As is’ Evaluation This is a large open space which has been developed to include formal and informal provision. There is still need for a play area.


On-going management and maintenance.


See RL5-34 (above) Parish Council producing a Neighbourhood plan which includes a policy on green spaces.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-39 designation or equivalent. Retain green space designation (proposal delivered).

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Site RL5-40 Near Sandall Field, Edenthorpe

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, RL1 policy area, green space audit site no. 926 ‘Church Balk Gardens’ Allotments

Proposal (UDP) Public allotment gardens to meet identified deficiency in allotment provision on Edenthorpe


Accessibility The closes allotment is over 1.4 km (straight line distance)

Quality / Value Quality = High, Value = Good (2007 Green Space Audit)

Size 0.63 ha


Not DMBC (Parish Council?)

Other Factors N/A

‘As is’ Evaluation This is a high quality site which appears to be well managed, maintained and well used.


N/A


Parish Council producing a Neighbourhood plan which includes a policy on green spaces. Need to ensure allotment site shown on NP.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-40 designation or equivalent. Retain green space designation (proposal delivered).

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Site RL5- 41 King Edward Road, Thorne

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area,

Proposal (UDP) Public open space to remedy an area of local deficiency

Quantity Thorne PCT area is deficient in; informal, allotments, and public parks. The area is not deficient in formal, woodlands and nature conservation. Moorends PCT area is deficient in; informal and public parks. The area is not deficient in formal, allotments, woodlands and nature conservation

Accessibility This site is privately owned. There are no informal open spaces or children’s play spaces within 400 metres of the proposal. The nearest children’s play areas are at Thorne Memorial Park and Wike Gate road.


Size 1.7 hectares (approximately)


Not DMBC

Other Factors Adjacent to an area identified in the housing revenue account

‘As is’ Evaluation The site was an area of green open land on the edge of Thorne. Site now has permission for housing.


None


Local deficiency in informal open space and children’s play space, which should be addressed through on site provision within any new housing proposals in this area.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 policy designation or equivalent.

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Site RL5- 42 Alexandra Street, Thorne

Assessment Criteria

Type Policy housing area (9/21), RL5 policy area,

Proposal (UDP) Playground to be laid out as part of housing proposal

Quantity Thorne PCT area is deficient in; informal, allotments, and public parks. The area is not deficient in formal, woodlands and nature conservation.

Accessibility This site is not public open space. It appears to be being used informally as there are a number of informal footpaths around and through the site. There are no informal open spaces or children’s play spaces within 400 metres of the proposal. The nearest children’s play areas are at Thorne Memorial Park and Wike Gate road.


Size 10.47 ha


Multiple ownership (part DMBC)

Other Factors 19/00099/OUTM application on part of the Policy Housing Area (9/21) is currently pending decision. (In flood zone 2 and 3)

‘As is’ Evaluation As a policy housing area the long term proposal is for development. The site appears to be being used informally as there are a number of informal footpaths around and through the site. Developer Requirement for on-site POS provision


None


Severe local deficiency in informal open space and children’s play space, which should be addressed through on site provision within any new housing proposals in this area.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 policy designation or equivalent. Proposals for this site should be subject to a developer requirement to address the ‘Informal’ deficiency and accessibility issue.

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Site RL5-43 Balne Croft common, Thorne

Assessment Criteria

Type PH1 (9/20) housing policy area and RL5 policy area

Proposal (UDP) Playground to be laid out as part of housing proposal

Quantity Thorne PCT area is deficient in; informal, allotments, and public parks. The area is not deficient in formal, woodlands and nature conservation.

Accessibility The site has been developed for housing. The nearest children’s play space is at Thorne Memorial Park


Size 1.5 hectares


Not DMBC

Other Factors N/A

‘As is’ Evaluation The housing proposal has been delivered, but no children’s playa area.


None


N/A (not delivered)

Recommendation Do not retain the RL5-43 designation. Developed but proposal not delivered

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Site RL5- 44 Land to the rear of Thorne Miners Welfare Club, Moorends

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, housing policy area?

Proposal (UDP) Playground to meet local deficiency

Quantity Moorends PCT area is deficient in; informal and public parks. The area is not deficient in formal, allotments, woodlands and nature conservation

Accessibility N/A

Quality / Value N/A

Size N/A


N/A

Other Factors N/A

‘As is’ Evaluation The site has been developed with no provision of open space


N?A


The site has been developed

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-44 designation – the area has been developed and is no longer suitable for open space or children’s play.

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Site RL5- 45 Darlington Gardens, Moorends

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, countryside policy area, green space (site no. 374) Darlington Grove (northern area)

Proposal (UDP) Provision of public open space to remedy local deficiency

Quantity Moorends PCT area is deficient in; informal and public parks. The area is not deficient in formal, allotments, woodlands and nature conservation

Accessibility The northern area is a public open space and fully accessible. This is the only large area of informal open space within the immediate area. Moorends Miners Welfare is over 900 metres away (straight line distance)

Quality / Value Quality = Medium: Value = High (2007 Green Space Audit)

Size The open space proposal (total area) is 3.3ha. Darlington Grove is 1.3 ha


Southern area - not DMBC, Darlington Gove - DMBC

Other Factors The policy area is part delivered with 1.3ha of informal open space serving he local community.

‘As is’ Evaluation Southern part of the site appears to be privately owned rough grassland / wet pasture? The northern part is known as Darlington Grove and is a publicly accessible informal open space with a children’s play area (including kick-about).


On-going management and maintenance (originally through S106) (Darlington Grove)


Providing additional open space within Moorends would be of greater benefit than extending this proposal area.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-45 designation. Part delivered. Retain as GSA site 374 and open space policy area.

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Site RL5- 46 Land to the north of New Park Estate, Stainforth

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area. 2029 - New Park Estate (Informal)

Proposal (UDP) Playground to be provided as part of proposed housing development

Quantity Stainforth PCT area is deficient in; informal, formal, and public parks. The area is not deficient in allotments, woodlands and nature conservation areas.

Accessibility Public open space delivered. Ellesmere Grove informal open space is approximately 270 metres away (straight line distance)

Quality / Value Not Assessed

Size 0.32 ha


DMBC

Other Factors

‘As is’ Evaluation Open space delivered as part of adjacent housing development (confirmed DMBC ownership). The site needs adding to green space audit


On-going management and maintenance (originally through S106)


DMBC owned site, delivered as part of the adjacent housing development

Recommendation Do not retain the RL5-46 designation. Add to green space audit. Delivered. Retain as GSA site 2029 and open space policy area.

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Site RL5-47 Within POS at St Mary’s Road, Dunsville

Assessment Criteria

Type RL1 policy area, RL5 policy area, green space site no’s 737 (Dunsville Quarry Park), 875 (Dunsville Quarry Park), Countryside Policy Area

Proposal (UDP) Upgrading existing site – woodland, playground and informal open space

Quantity Dunsville PCT area is deficient in; informal, formal and allotments. The area is not deficient in public parks, woodlands and nature conservation.

Accessibility Green space site 737 is publicly accessible. Site no. 875 is not DMBC owned, therefore not officially accessible

Quality / Value Site 737 Quality = High, Value = High, Site 875 Quality = High, Value = Low (Site 874 Quarry Park woodland Quality = High, Value = High (2007 Green Space Audit)

Size 13.6ha


Site 875 – Not DMBC Site 874 – Part DMBC Site 737 – DMBC

Other Factors Boundary amendment made to green space audit GIS layer Representation received for 747 houses (includes sites 737 and 875 area). SHLAA reference 184

‘As is’ Evaluation Well used high value site




The site is identified on the green space audit (2008) as informal and semi natural green space.

Recommendation Do not retain the RL5-47 designation, retain green space designation (delivered) Retain as GSA sites 737 and 875, and open space policy area.

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Site RL5-48 Off St Mary’s Road, Dunsville

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area. Countryside

Proposal (UDP) Extension to Dunsville Quarry Park

Quantity Dunsville PCT area is deficient in; informal, formal and allotments. The area is not deficient in public parks, woodlands and nature conservation.

Accessibility Dunsville Quarry Park is publicly accessible. The RL5-48 policy area is not in council ownership, therefore there are no given rights of access.

Quality / Value N/A

Size 5.7ha


Not DMBC

Other Factors Representation received for 747 houses (includes green space site no. 737). (SHLAA reference 184)

‘As is’ Evaluation This area has been allowed to mature into scrub / young woodland with good biodiversity value. The RL5 designation was incorrectly shown as public open space in the green space audit. This has been remedied. The designation is an aspiration in the UDP for an extension to Dunsville Quarry Park, which is the only publicly accessible semi natural green space in Hatfield ward providing over 21 hectares of green space.


Purchase, improvement and maintenance of the proposed site.


Long standing aspiration for an extension to Quarry Park.

Recommendation Do not retain the RL5-48 designation. CPPA designation to be retained. Although the site has good biodiversity value the council has to consider financial constraints and delivery during the plan period is unlikely.

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Site RL5- 49 Former School Playing Fields, Fishlake

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, countryside policy area

Proposal (UDP) Public open space including play equipment to remedy public open space deficiency

Quantity Fishlake and Fosterhouses PCT area is deficient in public parks, woodlands and nature conservation areas and allotments. The area is not deficient in informal and formal open space.

Accessibility Accessible informal public open space. Fishlake cricket club is 500 metres away, but is a formal sports ground for use by club members

Quality / Value Not evaluated, but would be classed as high value due to lack of other facilities in the area

Size 0.9 hectares


Parish Council

Other Factors

‘As is’ Evaluation Former school playing field now managed as informal open space with children’s play area.


None (Parish Council)


Parish Council owned site, delivered

Recommendation Do not retain the RL5-49 designation. Delivered. Retain as GSA site 2030 and open space policy area.

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Site RL5- 50 Land to the rear of Chapel Lane, Sykehouse

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, countryside policy area, area of special landscape value

Proposal (UDP) Playground to remedy area of local public open space deficiency

Quantity Sykehouse PCT area is deficient in: informal, public parks, woodlands and nature conservation area and allotments but is not deficient in formal open space.

Accessibility Appears to have informal access


Size 0.46 ha


Not DMBC

Other Factors

‘As is’ Evaluation Appears to be an informally accessed site


None


De-designate as open space delivered behind the community centre

Recommendation Do not retain the RL5-50 designation. New play area and cricket pitch (GSA 1015) delivered next to the cricket pitch (behind the community centre) – added to green space audit

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Site RL5-51 Ivy Close Hatfield

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, Countryside Policy Area.

Proposal (UDP) Extension to Jubilee Park to provide an additional recreation area

Quantity Hatfield PCT area is deficient in: informal, public parks, allotments, woodlands and nature conservation areas. The area is not deficient in formal open space

Accessibility The site is not accessible and appears to be used for agriculture. It is adjacent to Jubilee park.


Size 2.02ha


Not DMBC

Other Factors Housing representation for 343 houses (SHLAA reference 583)

‘As is’ Evaluation Privately owned site identified in the UDP to provide additional recreation opportunity and extend Jubilee Park. The area would be a good natural extension to Jubilee Park.


Purchase, improvement and maintenance of the proposed site.


The council has to consider financial constraints and delivery during the plan period is unlikely.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5-51 designation.

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Site RL5- 52 Disused Colliery Railway Line, Stainforth

Assessment Criteria

Type RL5 policy area, countryside policy area, Local Wildlife Site

Proposal (UDP) Provision of informal public open space to provide a link between Stainforth and Stainforth and Keadby canal. Includes environmental improvements and how to formalise open space use

Quantity Stainforth

Accessibility Appears to be used informally by the public a number of footpaths run through the site which are used by dog walkers.


Size 13.82 hectares


Not DMBC

Other Factors Permission has been granted for a 500 berth marina and associated development, which engulfs this policy area.

‘As is’ Evaluation Appears to be a high value local wildlife site (Thorne Ashfield’s 9.13b). The site has also suffered from anti-social behaviour such as illegal motorcycling


Officer time and resources to ensure a good development proposal (Planning and Neighbourhoods)


The area has had permission granted for an alternative use.

Recommendation Do not retain RL5 – 52 designation or equivalent. Permission has been granted for a 500 berth marina and associated development (10/00398/OUTA), which engulfs this policy area.

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Internal consultation Response Hi Helen, Please see below for some brief comments – hope these are ok? Many thanks Jonathan From: McCluskie, Helen <[email protected]> Sent: 09 April 2019 16:23 To: Clarke, Jonathan (Planning) <[email protected]>; Hall, Christopher <[email protected]> Subject: RL5 document update. Hi Both I have updated the RL5 document (attached), but there are a few outstanding decisions to be made / agreed upon. Please look at the comments in the document for the sites listed below and let me know if you agree with them. These are:

Site RL5 -10 Off Owston Road, Carcroft – answer needed to PH proposal and developer requirement. (I think what I have written is okay) – agree being proposed as a Reserve Development Site Ref 398 – no developer requirements for such sites so greenspace asks as per policy requirement

Site RL5 – 11 Amend Lutterworth Drive comment in line with site proposal requirements. (I think what I have written is okay) – looks fine to me

Site RL5 -14 Bentley, Rostholme – answer needed to PH proposal (I think what I have written is okay) – agree being proposed as Reserve Development Site Ref 495

Site RL5 -15 Land at Sunny Fields, Bentley. answer needed regarding local plan proposal (Jonathan says wash over with RPA, but there are trees within the site and it isn’t flood risk either) – Part Community facility (education owned) and to be retained as such. RPA is probably the best option – the fact it’s got such a designation still requires any proposal to satisfy all other relevant policies in the plan including loss of trees – could allow some smaller scale sensitive windfall development perhaps?

Site RL5 -25 South of Denaby Main.. (I think what I have written is okay) – we’ve just discussed this one – dev requirements cover skate park and need to retain green corridor through site and into Craggs. Significant discounting of site capacity to allow for such mitigation has been made in the LP.

Thanks in advance Helen Helen McCluskie Principal Planning Officer Planning Policy and Environment Team Regeneration and Environment Doncaster Council Phone 01302 734874 Address Floor 4, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU Email: [email protected] Website

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