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Proposed Housing Site Assessment Documentation including

Plan showing extent of the site area that has been assessed

Housing Site Assessment Proforma

SYMAS risk analysis

Ecological Assessment

Heritage Assessment

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and maylead to prosecution or civil proceedings.Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Licence number 100022264, 2016

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Site Reference:

Site Name:

MPW2A

MPW2A

Site Area (ha): 48.1

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Housing Site Assessment

Site Status: Proposed

Land to the North of Staincross CommonMPW2a

Stage 1: Housing Site Selection Methodology

Criteria Topic Criteria Score

Transport

Availibility of Rail and Bus

5 points

3 points

1 points

(within walking distance of buffer):

(partly withing buffer and partly out):

(not in buffer):

Green Site

Amber Site

Red Site

5

Potential for the site to be accessed by public transport

1 point

1 point

1 point

Site within 800 metres of railway lane (potential for new railway station):

Site 1km from existing bus route (potential for amended route):

Site within 2km of existing railway station (shuttle bus):

The site gets 1 point per ability to meet these criteria:

2

Proximity to strategic highway network

1 point

3 points

5 points

Site is over 1.6km from strategic road network:

Site is between 0.8km and 1.6km from strategic road network:

Site is within 0.8km of strategic road network:

5

Proximity to Service

Proximity to Key Services

1 point

3 points

5 points

Site has three or less essential facilities within 800m:

Site has all essential facilities within 800m:

Site has all essential facilities plus 5 other services:

5

Proximity to Town Centres

1 point

3 points

5 points

Site is over 1.6km from a town, district and local centre:

Site is between 0.8km and 1.6km from a town, district or local centre:

Within 0.8km of a town, district or local centre:

5

Efficient Use of Land

Soil Quality

5 points

3 points

1 point

No loss of agricultural land:

Loss of Grade 3 - 5 agricultural land:

Loss of Grade 1 or 2 agricultural land:

5

Land Type

5 points

3 points

1 point

PDL:

A mix of PDL and Greenfield:

Greenfield:

1

Relationship to existing settlement area

5 points

3 points

1 point

Site is completely within existing housing/settlement area:

Site is bordered on at least one side by an existing housing/settlement area:

Site is significantly detatched from existing settlement area:

3

Environment

Impact on Conservation Areas

5 points

3 points

1 point

Site not within 20m of conservation area:

Site is adjacent to (within 20m) of a conservation area:

Site is within a conservation area:

5

Impact on Listed Buildings3 points

1 point

Site not within 100m of a Listed Building:

Site within 100m of a Listed Building:3

Flood Risk

3 points

1 points

excluded at the beginning of the assessment

Site within Floodzone 1:

Site within Floodzone 2:

Site within Floodzone 3a:

3

AQMA

5 points

3 points

1 point

Site not within 800m of AQMA:

Site 200m to 800m from AQMA:

Site within 200m of AQMA:

5

Physical Problems of Limitation

Access Infrastructure

5 points

3 points

1 point

Extensive new access infrastructure not required:

Some new access infrastructure required:

Extensive new access infrastructure required:

5

Drainage Infrastucture

5 points

3 points

1 point

Extensive new drainage infrastructure not required:

Some new drainage infrastructure required:

Extensive new drainage infrastructure required:

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Ground Condition

5 points

3 points

1 point

Treatment/remediation not expected to be required on majority of the site:

Treatment/remediation expected to be required on part of the site:

Treatment/remediation expected to be required:

5

Geo-cavities3 points

1 point

Site not within area likely to contain geological constraints or mining cavities:

Site within area likely to contain geological constraints or mining cavities:3

1 Bad Neighbours

5 points

3 points

1 point

No bad neighbour constraints:

Bad neighbour constraints, but potential for mitigation:

Major bad neighbour constriant which are difficult to remedy/overcome:

5

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48.1Proposed

Impact on Registered Park and Gardens3 points

1 point

Site not within 500m of a registered park and garden:

Site within 500m of a registered park and garden:3

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Stage 2: Housing Site Selection Methodology Site Area (ha):

Housing Site Assessment

Site Status:

Land to the North of Staincross CommonMPW2a

48.1Proposed

Criteria Score

AVAILABILITY -

Ownership Information

Evidence owner is willing to develop the site

1 point

3 points

5 points

Owner unknown or complex multiple ownership:

Agent proposed site, willingness of owner unconfirmed:

Owner known and firm confirmation received they are willing to develop site:

0 pointsOwner unwilling to develop the site:

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Total Score: Availability (Factor Value x 22) 22

Criteria Topic

SUITABILITY

Biodiversity

Impact of biodiversity on suitability for development

1 point

3 points

5 points

Very detrimental ecological impact:

Some adverse local ecological impact but scope for mitigation:

No detrimental local ecological impact:

5

Greenspace

Greenspace

1 point

3 points

5 points

On a greenspace where its loss would result in deficiency:

On a greenspace where its loss would not result in deficiency:

Not on an identified greenspace:

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Landscape Sensitivity

Landscape sensitivity is a judgment about the degree to which a landscape character area can accomodate change without adverse affects on its character

1 point

3 points

5 points

High landscape sensitivity:

Medium landscape sensitivity:

Low landscape sensitivity:

3

Landscape Capacity

Landscape sensitivity is a judgment about the ammount of development that can be accomodated 1 point

3 points

5 points

Low landscape capacity:

Medium landscape capacity:

High landscape capacity:

0 pointsNo landscape capacity:

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69Total Score: Stage 1

14Suitability Score: Stage 2

83Total Score: Suitability

Achievability

Achievability

Impact of market attractieness on liklihood of development

1 point

3 points

5 points

Low attractiveness area:

Moderately attractive area:

Highly attractive area:

Viability

Viability

1 point

3 points

5 points

Site is marginally viable i.e. it neither generates a positive or negative residual value. Or site is unviable and generates a negative residual value:

Site is viable but generates a positive residual value below the market rate:

Site is finacially viable and generates a positive residual value at or about the market rate:

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6Total Score: Achievability

Total Score: Achievability (Factor x 11)

171TOTAL SCORE:

Justification Part of the site is proposed as a housing allocation as it is within a sustainable location in Urban Barnsley. It was considered for release as identified as a resultant parcel in the Green Belt Review. The remainder of the resultant parcel is proposed as safeguarded land (Site EC2).

102Total Score: Stage 2

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Site Assessments – Planning Policy

November 2017

SYMAS Risk Analysis

OS Ref: SE 3311

SYMAS Ref: M2471

Score SYMAS Details

Ground condition

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Treatment/remediation expected to be required (1) (as above) – on part of site (3) Treatment/remediation not expected on majority of site (5)

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Little past industrial uses known;

Geo-cavities

(score)

Site within likely area of geological constraints/mining cavities (1) Site not within area of geological constraints/mining cavities (3)

3

Only small area possibly affected by shallow Meltonfield coal seam in west;

(Total Score)

8

SITE: MPW2a Mapplewell

Site MPW2A. Land at Staincross 1

Summary Sheet Date 26/02/2014 Grid Reference SE 3300 1115 Site Area 48 hectares Surveyor Elizabeth McBride,

Wildscapes 1 ASSESSMENT Biodiversity interest (record presence by a cross as appropriate) Habitat Present Notes & Photo refs Woodland

Scrub Scattered trees X MPW2A.3 Species poor or defunct hedgerows

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Species rich hedgerows

Amenity or improved grassland

X MPW2A.1, MPW2A.2, MPW2A.5 Improved grassland

Semi-improved grassland

Unimproved grassland

Marshy grassland

Tall ruderals Dwarf shrub heath

Lichen/bryophyte heath

Reedbed Swamp Standing water (ponds)

Flowing watercourses

X A wet drain runs across the site.

Arable / cultivated farmland

X MPW2A.4

Other: Influences on external features On watercourse No – there are a few wet ditches along the field boundaries On wildlife corridor No Would lead to habitat isolation No Proximity/linkage to SSSI/LNR Notton Wood LNR (Ancient woodland) is 350 metres east of the site. Other

Site Name Land at Staincross Site Ref Number MPW2A

Species Present (seen)

Quality of habitat Low Mod High

Plants X X

Invertebrates X X Amphibians X Reptiles X Birds X X Mammals X X Other


2 RECOMMENDATION Mitigation measures / design considerations Score

a) Development of the site would have minimal detrimental local ecological impact.

The majority of the site is arable or improved grassland and is of low ecological value. The mature hedges should be retained where possible or replaced by planting native species-rich hedgerows elsewhere on site. The trees along Spring Lane should be retained and incorporated into any development plans.

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b) Development of the site would result in some adverse local ecological impact but there is scope for mitigation.

c) Development of the site would result in detrimental ecological impacts.

3 PHOTOGRAPHIC DETAILS Photograph locations are recorded on the site map. Photo Ref Caption MPW2A.1 Looking south across the site MPW2A.2 Looking south-east across the site MPW2A.3 Trees and hedge along Spring Lane MPW2A.4 Looking north across the arable fields MPW2A.5 Looking north-east from Staincross Common

4 FURTHER INFORMATION Brief Site Description The site consists of a series of arable fields and improved grasslands separated by hawthorn hedges. There are oak trees along Spring Lane on the north east edge and crack willows adjacent to a drain that crosses the site. Additional comments / information Figure 1 shows the Phase 1 habitat map for the site. Figure 2 shows the areas with significant ecological value. This site was surveyed at a sub-optimal time of year, however due to the habitats present this is not considered to have significantly affected the results of this survey. The data search revealed that water voles have been recorded at the nearby golf course, however this is separated from the site by the busy A61.


Area: Staincross

Site MPW2A

Site Area: 48 hectares

OS Grid Ref: SE 3300 1115

Date Surveyed: 26/02/2014

Surveyor: Elizabeth McBride

Site Description

The site is located on the northern edge of Staincross. There is housing to the south and Warren Lane follows the western boundary. There are fields to the north and Wakefield Road is to the east, with a golf course behind.

The site consists of a series of arable (Photo MPW2A.4) and improved grassland fields separated by hedges, fences or lines of scrub. Spring Lane is located along the north-east edge and is a footpath with no vehicle access. There is a fence along the boundary with the arable field and a relatively young hedge along the opposite edge. Along the path verges are silver birch (Betula pendula) trees and some large oaks (Quercus sp.), along with saplings, bramble (Rubus fruticosus), bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) and some rosebay (Chamerion angustifolium) and nettle (Urtica dioica) (Photo MPW2A.3).

The improved grasslands are located to the west of the site (Photos MPW2A.1 & 2) and are dominated by grasses, with small amounts of species such as dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), chickweed (Stellaria media) and cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris). A well-established hedge separates the two western grass fields from the arable fields. It is dominated by hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), with occasional elder (Sambucus nigra) and small amounts of holly (Ilex aquifolium). The hedge has thick base stems and has been layed in the past. It crosses a drain running west to east through the centre of the site and there are three large crack willow (Salix fragilis) trees nearby (Photo MPW2A.5). The drain is narrow and at the time of the survey was holding a few centimetres of water, but may be dry during the summer months. Towards the west it is surrounded by tall ruderals and bramble. As it flows east it is a much lower level than the surrounding land and has steep almost vertical banks. The drain is shown on the OS map as completely crossing the site from Warren Lane to Wakefield Road, but it is not clear if it holds water for its full extent.

The other internal hedges throughout the site are dominated by hawthorn. The hedge along Wakefield Road has thick stems and has been layed in the past. Rabbit burrows were visible at the base of this hedge.


MPW2A.1. Looking south across the site

MPW2A.2. Looking south-east across the site


MPW2A.3. Trees and hedge along Spring Lane

MPW2A.4. Looking north across the arable fields


MPW2A.5. Looking north-east from Staincross Common


Species List for MPW2A

DAFOR Scale

D=dominant, A=abundant, F=frequent, O=occasional, R=rare, L=locally, P=present

Improved Grasslands

Herbs Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris R Creeping Thistle Circium arvense R Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius R Common Chickweed Stellaria media R Dandelion Taraxacum agg. R Grasses, rushes and sedges Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata O Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne D

Hedges

Trees and shrubs Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus R Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna D Holly Ilex aquifolium R Honeysuckle Lonicera sp. R Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. O Crack Willow Salix fragilis R Willow Salix sp. R Elder Sambucus nigra O Herbs Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris F Cleavers Galium aparine F Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius R Common Nettle Urtica dioica O


Data Search – Local Records Centre Notable species recorded within 1km of the site in the last 10 years (2003 – 2014) A search for badger records has been carried out separately.

Group Scientific Name Common Name Year Location bird Alauda arvensis Skylark 2007 'BARNSLEY MBC'

bird Alauda arvensis Skylark 2011 'BARNSLEY MBC'

bird Alauda arvensis Skylark 2011 Royston

bird Cygnus olor Mute Swan 2011 Bretton Park LWS

bird Falco tinnunculus Kestrel 2011 Royston

bird Larus ridibundus Black‐Headed Gull 2011 Royston

bird Milvus milvus Red Kite 2011 Staincross

bird Passer montanus Tree Sparrow 2007 'BARNSLEY MBC'

bird Perdix perdix Grey Partridge 2007 'BARNSLEY MBC'

bird Perdix perdix Grey Partridge 2011 Royston

bird Rallus aquaticus Water Rail 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

bird Turdus pilaris Fieldfare 2011 Royston

flowering plant Hyacinthoides non‐scripta Bluebell 2006 North‐east Mapplewell

flowering plant Hyacinthoides non‐scripta Bluebell 2008 Staincross

terrestrial mammal Arvicola terrestris Water Vole 2011 Ponds on golf course, Staincross

terrestrial mammal Chiroptera Bats 2005 Staincross

terrestrial mammal Erinaceus europaeus Hedgehog 2012 A61

Heritage Assessment

Site EC1 Land to the North of Staincross Common

Archaeology: Amber/Green, site policy required

SUGGEST ARCHAEOLOGY SITE POLICY: Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore

proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field

evaluation of necessary) that must include the following:

Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the

remains

An assessment of the significance of the remains

Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development

Setting: Green – No Adverse Impact

Assets Potentially Affected and Significance:

The nearest designated assets likely to be affected are the listed milestone 230m north of the site on

Wakefield Road, and Windhill Gate Farm 700m to the west.

Contribution of proposed allocation site and degree of harm:

Due to the physical separation distances and the fact modern development entirely bounds the

landscape setting to the south of both assets the contribution is low / negligible. As such,

corresponding potential for harm is also low / negligible.

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