Barton in Fabis Housing Land Assessment

Parish / Town: Barton in Fabis

Site area (hectares): 0

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 1

Density (dwellings/hectare): Not stated

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 07/00847/FUL

Type of site: Freestanding

Allocated site reference: None

Status: Planning Permission for Residential Expired.

Number of dwellings remaining: 0

Source of number of dwellings: Planning Application

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: Not stated

Flood risk: Not stated

Landscape assessment: Not stated

Green infrastructure: Not stated

Historic environment: Not stated

Nature conservation: Not stated

Air quality / contamination: Not stated

Community facilities: Not stated

Highways and access: Not stated

Accessibility: Not stated

Other issues: Not stated

Agricultural land: Not stated

Deliverability: Planning application expired, no re-submission.

Suitability: Suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Planning permission expired 2010. No re-submission since.

Parish / Town: Barton in Fabis

Site area (hectares): 231

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 3,000

Density (dwellings/hectare): 12

Site source: Urban Extension

Planning reference: Not stated

Type of site: Urban Extension

Allocated site reference: None

Status: No formal allocation or no extant planning permission for residential development.

Number of dwellings remaining: 3,000

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site is located within the Fairham West Strategic Area. It scored 15 within the Green Belt Review 2022. The location is adjacent to one green belt inset boundary. This is to the strategic allocation South of Clifton. The only strong features of note which could contain further development and act as a defensible boundary is the foot of the Gotham Hills, which is some distance south, and the A453.

Limited existing features to the south west which could form a defensible boundary. Having regard to the nature of these features, development within this area could lead to a long limb into the open countryside. Development in this direction would reduce significantly the gap between the edge of the strategic allocation at Clifton and Gotham. Whilst the Gotham Hills may provide some developments within this area.

Thrumpton conservation area is to the west of this broad area, but it is considered that the potential impact will be limited. There is a Scheduled ancient monument within this broad area, however this is isolated and not connected to the setting or special character of a historic settlement.

Flood risk: Small area of the site located in flood zone 2. Some areas of the site are at risk from surface water flooding.

Landscape assessment: There is no individual landscape assessment for the site. The site lies within two zones in the Greater Nottingham Landscape Character Assessment. NW01 – Gotham and West Leake Hills and Scarps. The overall landscape strategy is ‘Conserve’. The landscape condition is good. The character strength of the area is strong. The hills are distinctive and consistent features across the landscape and exert their influence within the surrounding area. The pattern of arable, pasture and woodland is also consistent with moderate sized villages and some expanding commuter villages present on low ground. SN01 – Clifton Slopes. The overall landscape strategy is ‘Enhance’. The landscape condition is moderate. The character strength of the area is moderate. This is a distinctive escarpment however it has a number of different land uses particularly land uses particularly close to the urban fringe.

Green infrastructure: Site is within the urban fringe GI opportunity area. Existing hedgerows, watercourses trees and scrub should be retained where possible, and enhanced.

Historic environment: Thrumpton is a large conservation area to the north of the site. Glebe Farm, a Scheduled Ancient Monument is of national importance and potentially covers a large area at the centre of the site. Archaeological features are distributed across this large strategic site. This includes linear features, mills, buildings and enclosures. There is also evidence of a Romano-British enclosed settlement and a villa complex at Glebe Farm. And also evidence of an Iron Age farmstead. Tramway existed between Barton mine and River Trent Archaeological investigation – nature of archaeology should be readily detectable via magnetometry survey in support of any allocation and/or planning application. The neighbouring Roman site is of high significance being one of only a handful of confirmed Roman Temple sites in Britain, associated archaeology could be highly significant.

Nature conservation: There are Local Wildlife Sites situated along the southern edge of the site. Some hedgerows, scrub and trees within the site. Hedgerows should be protected and enhanced to enable connectivity of habitats.

Air quality / contamination: The site is not within or adjacent to an air quality management zone. Areas of potential contamination include legacy areas from gypsum mining and made ground.

Community facilities: The site lies away from any community facilities.

Highways and access: Access to the south of the site could potentially be achieved off West Leake Road. Access to the north of the site.

Accessibility: The site is currently not accessed by any roads, nor by public transport, walking and cycling.

Other issues: Series of high voltage electricity cables cross the site. High voltage gas pipeline runs north to south in the eastern part of the site.

Agricultural land: The site is largely grade 2 to the east and grade 3 to the west.

Deliverability: The site is being promoted for development. No house builders involved at present. Neighbouring strategic site has secured national house builders and is progressing well.

Suitability: Could be suitable

Availability: Available 11 to 15 years

Achievability: Achievable 11 to 15 years

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Could be suitable if policy changes 5+ years

Overall summary: Site submitted as part of the 2019 Call for Strategic Sites. The site is located within the Green Belt and there are a number of constraints identified at the time of this assessment which would require further investigation. In addition there are also a number of deliverability issues that would require further investigation. Avoidance of the SAM in the middle of the site would be key. The extent of archaeology worthy of SAM status could cover a wider area than that identified. It is considered that the cumulative constraints in relation to this site mean that it is considered to be non deliverable. Site also being promoted as available for strategic distribution.

Parish / Town: Barton in Fabis

Site area (hectares): 176

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 3,000

Density (dwellings/hectare): 20

Site source: Housing Allocation

Planning reference: 21/02562/REM and 23/01595/REM

Type of site: Urban extension

Allocated site reference: Core Strategy Policy 24

Status: Under Construction - less than 25% of dwellings or no completions.

Number of dwellings remaining: 3,000

Source of number of dwellings: Planning Application

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site was removed from the Green Belt on adoption of the Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy (2014). The site was allocated for mixed use development.

Flood risk: Land adjacent to the allocation is identified as being within flood zones 2 and 3a. The allocation is within flood zone 1.

Landscape assessment: The site is within the SN01 Clifton Slopes. The LCA (2006) identifies this area as having a moderate landscape condition and strength. The site is in a prominent location within this landscape. It’s a sloping site with long views to south. South eastern portion of site never been enclosed – Extensive views from across the A453.

Green infrastructure: The Fairham Brook BGI network (identified in the GNBGI Strategy) and Biodiversity Opportunity Focal Area is adjacent to the site. Outline planning permission and reserved matters focus multifunctional BGI along the Fairham Brook and its environs.

Historic environment: No designated assets on site. HER identifies linear features, however these may be former agricultural boundaries.

Nature conservation: The Fairham Brook BGI network (identified in the GNBGI Strategy) and Biodiversity Opportunity Focal Area is adjacent to the site. Fairham Brook, further downstream, is a Local Wildlife Site. There are no designated nature conservation sites within the site.

Air quality / contamination: Site is not within NUAZ and is over 5km from nearest AQMA.

Community facilities: The allocated site is within a 30 minute walk of community facilities in Clifton, including the Highbank Community Centre, Highbank School, Milford Academy School, Clifton Post Office, and Clifton Library. A new school and community facilities will be provided as part of the strategic allocation’s development.

Highways and access: Access to the strategic road network will be achieved via the tram stop roundabout on the A453 and via Nottingham Road. Strategic infrastructure has been provided to serve the whole site including spine roads and services.

Accessibility: The site is within walking distance of community facilities in Clifton. It is adjacent to the South Clifton NET tram stop, which provides a regular service direct to Nottingham City Centre. The number 1 bus runs through the site from Nottingham and Loughborough. This service runs every 20 minutes during weekdays and is less frequent in the evening and at weekends. There is a package of measures proposed as part of the planning permission in order to improve access by non-car modes.

Other issues: Not stated

Agricultural land: Agricultural land is classified as Grade 2 and Grade 3. Will lead to loss of soils and may not enhance soil quality.

Deliverability: S106 agreement was signed in May 2019 and the decision notice issued. Strategic infrastructure has been provided to serve the whole site including spine roads and services. Two phases of residential development granted reserved matters and one phase underway at April 2024. No identified barriers to delivery.

Suitability: Suitable

Availability: Available now - 1 to 5 years

Achievability: Achievable now 1 to 5 years

Delivery period: 15 years

Delivery: 5 Year Tranche - 0 to 5 Years

Overall summary: The site is being progressed in partnership with Homes England, who now own a significant proportion of the site and others. S106 agreement was signed in May 2019 and the decision notice issued. Strategic infrastructure has been provided to serve the whole site including spine roads and services. Two phases of residential development granted reserved matters and one phase underway at April 2024. No identified barriers to delivery.

Parish / Town: Barton in Fabis

Site area (hectares): 0.32 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 3

Density (dwellings/hectare): 16

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 19/00412/OUT and 21/03205/REM

Type of site: Within other village

Allocated site reference: None

Status: Extant full planning permission, S106 agreed or not required

Number of dwellings remaining: 3

Source of number of dwellings: Planning Application

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: Not stated

Flood risk: Not stated

Landscape assessment: Not stated

Green infrastructure: Not stated

Historic environment: Not stated

Nature conservation: Not stated

Air quality / contamination: Not stated

Community facilities: Not stated

Highways and access: Not stated

Accessibility: Not stated

Other issues: Not stated

Agricultural land: Not stated

Deliverability: Detailed planning permission allowed at appeal for 3 dwellings in December 2023.

Suitability: Suitable

Availability: Available now - 1 to 5 years

Achievability: Achievable now 1 to 5 years

Delivery period: 1 year

Delivery: 5 Year Tranche - 0 to 5 Years

Overall summary: Detailed planning permission allowed at appeal for 3 dwellings in December 2023.