East Leake Housing Land Assessment

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 11.4 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 101

Density (dwellings/hectare): 15

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 19/02319/OUT

Type of site: Adjoining key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

Status: Previously refused planning permission.

Number of dwellings remaining: 0

Source of number of dwellings: Planning Application

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site is not located within the Green Belt.

Flood risk: Small corridor through the middle of the site at risk from surface water flooding.

Landscape assessment: LVIA for the site notes the change in landscape character to the site and its immediate locality will be “moderate/major significance of effect.” If the site was to be developed. Development of the site will mark a major extension of the village into the adjacent countryside and it does not reflect the current scale and layout of the village as it gradually tapers out along West Leake Road. It is clear that the development will also have an effect on visual amenity to users of nearby rights of way.

Green infrastructure: Requirement to maintain and enhance what hedgerows are left around the fringes of the site.

Historic environment: No designated or non designated heritage assets within or in close proximity of the site.

Nature conservation: The site is adjacent to the Great Central Railway, which is a wildlife corridor.

Air quality / contamination: Site is not within an AQMA.

Community facilities: Full range of facilities exist within East Leake. The village is a key settlement with a local centre that includes convenience (local supermarket) and a number of comparison shops, public houses and fast food establishments. The village also benefits from a library and a leisure centre.

Highways and access: There are outstanding fundamental highways objections to the refused planning application.

Accessibility: The site does not lie on a direct bus route. The nearest bus stop is more than 500 metres from the site in the centre of East Leake. The site is beyond the 1.25km walking distance from the village centre as required within the Neighbourhood Plan.

Other issues: None listed

Agricultural land: The site is classified as Grade 2 agricultural land.

Deliverability: Land agent submitted planning application on the site, which was refused on a number of grounds. No known housebuilder involved.

Suitability: Not suitable

Availability: Available 11 to 15 years

Achievability: Achievable 11 to 15 years

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Whilst school and medical centre capacities are a constraint within East Leake, this site raises no significant biodiversity, flooding, heritage, landscape or highways access issues. It does however contain Grade 2 (best and most versatile) agricultural land and is beyond the 1.25km walking distance from the village centre as required by the Neighbourhood Plan. In addition the site is situated beyond the railway line, where the neighbourhood plan policies restrict development. Potential issues in relation to access. The area is also of medium-high landscape sensitivity. Permission refused twice for residential development, latest application 19/02319/OUT. Due to the identified constraints, not considered suitable for development.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.25 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 1

Density (dwellings/hectare): Not stated

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 23/02182/FUL

Type of site: Within key settlement

Allocated site reference: Policy 3.2

Status: Extant full planning permission - S1056 agreed or not required.

Number of dwellings remaining: 1

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 permission for minor residential development. Deliverable within 5 year.

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: Proposed Demolition of Part of Existing Barns; Conversion of Existing Barns and Rebuild New Barn with a Single Storey Extension to form 1 New Dwelling.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 5.6 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 90

Density (dwellings/hectare): Not stated

Site source: Developer / Landowner Submission

Planning reference: 19/00288/OUT

Type of site: Adjoining key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

Status: Previously refused planning permission

Number of dwellings remaining: 90

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate.

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site is not located within the Green Belt.

Flood risk: Southern part of the site at risk of flooding from watercourses and from surface water.

Landscape assessment: LVIA aggregate score 52/100. The site is comprises two fields used for equestrian grazing with mature vegetated boundaries on the eastern edge of East Leake. Despite the proximity of East Leake conservation area, there is a low landscape value within the study area; this is contributed to by the degree of human detractors and lack of tranquillity. Development of the site would extend the settlement beyond the existing urban edge and form a potentially illogical extension to the village, although no notable key characteristics would be lost. This factors into a low landscape susceptibility. The landscape sensitivity is also low overall. In terms of visual value, the site has recreational value but little else. There is a low visual susceptibility arising from the site being generally obscured from view by mature boundary vegetation. Overall there is a low visual sensitivity.

Green infrastructure: Opportunity to for a new development to incorporate measures to maximise GI opportunities with the Kingston Brook lying approximately 50 metres to the south of the site.

Historic environment: East Leake Conservation Area located approximately 350 metres from the site (as the crow flies). No other recorded heritage assets within or in close proximity to the site.

Nature conservation: Kingston Brook is identified in the Biodiversity Opportunity Map as a potential river restoration project. This lies approximately 50 metres to the south of the site. No identified nature conservation assets within the site or in close proximity. It is however bounded by hedgerows in varied condition which are a LBAP habitat and the pasture may contain locally important neutral grassland plant species. Hedgerow quality and connectivity should be preserved and enhanced in accordance with wider landscape objectives within Biodiversity Opportunity Mapping Report. Adverse effects should be avoided, mitigated or as a last resort compensated. Biodiversity Mapping Report also identifies that there are "long term opportunities to improve the management of and link between existing grasslands along the Kingston Brook and to the edge of East Leake" (ref 180).

Air quality / contamination: Site is not within an AQMA.

Community facilities: Full range of facilities exist within East Leake. The village is a key settlement with a local centre that includes convenience (local supermarket) and a number of comparison shops, public houses and fast food establishments. The village also benefits from a library and a leisure centre.

Highways and access: Access via Stonebridge Drive may be possible, however road is narrow and may not be of adequate width to serve more development unless an emergency access is provided.

Accessibility: Nearest bus stop, for the Navy 1 line, lies at the end of Stonebridge Drive, approximately 500 metres from the site.

Other issues: None stated

Agricultural land: The site is identified as Grade 2 (best and most versatile) with a small area to the south classified as Grade 4.

Deliverability: Site is being promoted by a land agent. No developer attached.

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: The site is not constrained by significant biodiversity, heritage, flood risk or highways access issues. It is however identified as Grade 2 (best and most versatile) agricultural land. Planning application refused for part of the site for 95 dwellings (19/00288/OUT).

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 12.5 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 282

Density (dwellings/hectare): 19

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 16/01881/OUT, 20/02300/REM and 21/03223/FUL

Type of site: Adjoining key settlement

Allocated site reference: Policy 3.2

Status: Under Construction - over 50% of dwellings completed

Number of dwellings remaining: 68

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: Allocated site in the Local Plan Part 2. Under construction and well underway by a national housebuilder.

Suitability: Suitable

Availability: Available now - 1 to 5 years

Achievability: Achievable now 1 to 5 years

Delivery period: 2 years

Delivery: 5 Year Tranche - 0 to 5 years

Overall summary: Allocated site in the Local Plan Part 2. Under construction and well underway by a national housebuilder.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 31 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 500

Density (dwellings/hectare): 20

Site source: Developer / Landowner Submission

Planning reference: None

Type of site: Adjoining key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 0

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site is not located within the Green Belt.

Flood risk: Site is within Flood Zone 1, but a small area faces low to medium surface water flood risk annually.

Landscape assessment: LVIA aggregate score of 57/100. The site consists of three arable fields on the south-western tip of the village of East Leake and forms part of a ridgeline which contains the village from the south. There is a low landscape value in the study area due to the lack of both part of a ridgeline which contains the village from the south. There is a low landscape value in the study area due to the lack of both conservation and recreation interests. The landscape susceptibility is medium owing to the site forming an illogical finger of development which also brings housing onto the ridgeline and increases the prominence of the settlement as a whole in its surroundings. There is, however a low landscape sensitivity overall when taking into account the low landscape value. There are long views within the study area, but otherwise a low visual value. The site forms part of the rural setting for the village and the ridgeline setting and medium number of potential receptors contributes to a medium visual susceptibility. Overall, the visual sensitivity is low. Site is located on the Rempstone Road Ridge Line where Neighbourhood Plan Policy E1 restricts development that breaks the skyline.

Green infrastructure: The site does not contain green infrastructure or open space assets. There are limited opportunities to incorporate significant green infrastructure, beyond amenity spaces.

Historic environment: No designated or non designated heritage assets identified within or near to the site.

Nature conservation: The site is not one of nature conservation importance. There are hedgerows around the site and hedgerows are identified as a LBAP priority habitat.

Air quality / contamination: Site is not within an AQMA.

Community facilities: Full range of facilities exist within East Leake. The village is a key settlement with a local centre that includes convenience (local supermarket) and a number of comparison shops, public houses and fast food establishments. The village also benefits from a library and a leisure centre.

Highways and access: Issues with sustainability given distance from Village Centre, cumulative impact on nearby junctions, visibility from Rempstone Road onto Loughborough Road, and width of Rempstone Road beyond site.

Accessibility: Nearest bus stop, for the Navy 1 line, lies at the end of Kirk Ley Road, directly opposite the site. Further bus stops are east of the site on Rempstone Road which provide further access to the Navy 1 bus route. The site is beyond the 1.25km walking distance from the village centre and therefore contrary to the adopted Neighbourhood Plan.

Other issues: None stated

Agricultural land: The site is identified as Grade 2 (BMV - best and most valuable).

Deliverability: The site is being promoted for development.

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: Land is not constrained by significant heritage or biodiversity issues. Highways infrastructure on Rempstone Road / Loughborough Road will require improvement. Site is beyond the 1.25km walking distance from the village centre and therefore contrary to the adopted Neighbourhood Plan. It also sits atop a ridgeline identified in the Neighbourhood Plan.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 49 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 515

Density (dwellings/hectare): 12 hectares

Site source: Developer and Landowner Submission

Planning reference: 18/02692/OUT and 19/02319/OUT

Type of site: Adjoining key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

Status: Previously refused planning permission

Number of dwellings remaining: 740

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site is not located within the Green Belt.

Flood risk: Northern part of site is at risk of flooding from the Kingston Brook. Small parts of the site are at a low risk of surface water flooding.

Landscape assessment: NW02 – East Leake Rolling Farmland. The overall landscape strategy is ‘Conserve and Enhance’. The landscape condition is moderate. The character strength of the area is strong. The area has a strong intact rural character with arable pasture farming, prominent small woodlands, villages and a network of farmsteads key features.

Green infrastructure: Site offers opportunities to provide accessible multifunctional green infrastructure.

Historic environment: No designated or non designated heritage assets within or in close proximity of the site.

Nature conservation: West Rushcliffe District Disused Railway is a Local Wildlife Site, abuts the eastern boundary of the site. Uncommon species of botanical and zoological importance.

Air quality / contamination: Site is not within an AQMA.

Community facilities: Full range of facilities exist within East Leake. The village is a key settlement with a local centre that includes convenience (local supermarket) and a number of comparison shops, public houses and fast food establishments. The village also benefits from a library and a leisure centre.

Highways and access: Unknown if access can be achieved.

Accessibility: Nearest bus stop over 1km away on Main Street. Served by the Navy Line which runs 3 times per hour during the day. The site is beyond the 1.25km walking distance from the village centre and therefore contrary to the adopted Neighbourhood Plan.

Other issues: The site is beyond the built area of the settlement as defined by policy E1 of the East Leake Neighbourhood Plan where development will only be permitted where strong justification provided and only where it respects the linear pattern of West Leake Road.

Agricultural land: Grade 2 and 3.

Deliverability: The site is being promoted for development.

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: Outline planning permission refused twice for most of the site that lies to the south of West Leake Road as contrary to spatial strategy, the locational strategy in the East Leake neighbourhood plan, access issues and landscape harm. The majority of the site is not constrained physically, however, the southern part of the site is on land that rises quite steep. Parts of the site is best and most valuable agricultural land. It is unknown if access can be achieved and the local road network could accommodate this scale of development. West Leake Road is narrow, there is a low bridge between the main part of the settlement and the site itself, and is a rural country road when travelling west.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.04 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 0

Density (dwellings/hectare): Not stated

Site source: Site Survey

Planning reference: None

Type of site: Within key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 0

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

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: Site not suitable for development given configuration of neighbouring uses and site size.

Agricultural land: Not stated

Deliverability: Site not suitable for development given configuration of neighbouring uses and site size.

Suitability: Not suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Site not suitable for development given configuration of neighbouring uses and site size.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.03 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 0

Density (dwellings/hectare): not stated

Site source: Site Survey

Planning reference: None

Type of site: Within key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 0

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

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: Site not suitable for development due to site configuration, flood risk and configuration of neighbouring properties.

Suitability: Not suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Site not suitable for development due to site configuration, flood risk and configuration of neighbouring properties.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.03 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 2

Density (dwellings/hectare): 67

Site source: Site survey

Planning reference: None

Type of site: Within key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 2

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

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: The site is not being promoted for development.

Suitability: Not suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: The site is not being promoted for development.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.04 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 0

Density (dwellings/hectare): Not stated

Site source: Site survey

Planning reference: None

Type of site: Within key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 0

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

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: Site too small to accommodate any form of development.

Suitability: Not suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Site too small to accommodate any form of development.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.06 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 0

Density (dwellings/hectare): Not stated

Site source: Site survey

Planning reference: None

Type of site: Within key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 0

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

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: Site too small to accommodate any form of development

Suitability: Not suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Site too small to accommodate any form of development

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.6 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 22

Density (dwellings/hectare): 37

Site source: Developer / Landowner Submission

Planning reference: 19/02205/FUL

Type of site: Adjoining key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

Status: Previously refused planning permission

Number of dwellings remaining: 22

Source of number of dwellings: Details obtained through external Site Submission.

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site is not located within the Green Belt.

Flood risk: The application site is located partly within flood zone 2 and 3. The site has a high risk of surface water flooding.

Landscape assessment: NW02 – East Leake Rolling Farmland. The overall landscape strategy is ‘Conserve and Enhance’. The landscape condition is moderate. The character strength of the area is strong. The area has a strong intact rural character with arable pasture farming, prominent small woodlands, villages and a network of farmsteads key features.

Green infrastructure: Site offers opportunities to protect and enhance green infrastructure such as hedgerows.

Historic environment: No assets located within or near to the site.

Nature conservation: No protected sites are located within or near to the site.

Air quality / contamination: Site is not within an AQMA.

Community facilities: Full range of facilities exist within East Leake. The village is a key settlement with a local centre that includes convenience (local supermarket) and a number of comparison shops, public houses and fast food establishments. The village also benefits from a library and a leisure centre.

Highways and access: Unknown if access can be achieved.

Accessibility: Nearest bus stop, for the Navy 1 line, is on Gotham Road, some 0.4 km from the site. These services run 2-3 times per hour between Loughborough and Nottingham. Site is within the 1.25km walking distance from the village centre required within the Neighbourhood Plan.

Other issues: None listed

Agricultural land: Grade 2.

Deliverability: The site is being promoted by an agent on behalf of a house builder.

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: Potential dwelling capacity adjusted from the submission due to size of site and comments made by an Inspector on a planning appeal. Planning permission refused on appeal as the proposal conflicts with the current locational strategies contained within the Local Plan and the neighbourhood plan, character and appearance and infrastructure.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.75 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 5

Density (dwellings/hectare): 6

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 08/01638/REM

Type of site: Within key settlement

Allocated site reference: Planning Application

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 4

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: Development commenced. One unit complete, however development has ceased. Not considered deliverable or developable.

Suitability: Not suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Development commenced. One unit complete, however development has ceased. Not considered deliverable or developable.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.05 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 1

Density (dwellings/hectare): Not stated

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 23/01405/FUL

Type of site: Within other village

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 1

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 permission for minor residential development.

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 year

Overall summary: Planning permission for minor residential development.

Site reference: SHLAA/EL/016

Site name: 1A Costock Road

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 1

Density (dwellings/hectare): Not stated

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 08/00986/FUL

Type of site: Freestanding

Allocated site reference: None

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

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: Full planning permission granted in January 2009. Development commenced but construction has ceased. Not considered deliverable or developable.

Suitability: Suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Full planning permission granted in January 2009. Development commenced but construction has ceased. Not considered deliverable or developable.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.27 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 1

Density (dwellings/hectare): 4

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 11/00227/EXT

Type of site: Within key settlement

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 permission lapsed with no recent planning activity. No new applications received. Not considered deliverable or developable.

Suitability: Suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Planning permission lapsed with no recent planning activity. No new applications received. Not considered deliverable or developable.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 4.05 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 65

Density (dwellings/hectare): 16

Site source: Developer / Landowner Submission

Planning reference: 19/00288/OUT

Type of site: Adjoining key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 65

Source of number of dwellings: Details obtained through external Site Submission.

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site is not located within the Green Belt.

Flood risk: Majority of site in flood zone 1 but southern part located in flood zone 2/3. The same area is at risk from surface water flooding.

Landscape assessment: LVIA aggregate score 52/100. The site is comprises two fields used for equestrian grazing with mature vegetated boundaries on the eastern edge of East Leake. Despite the proximity of East Leake conservation area, there is a low landscape value within the study area; this is contributed to by the degree of human detractors and lack of tranquillity. Development of the site would extend the settlement beyond the existing urban edge and form a potentially illogical extension to the village, although no notable key characteristics would be lost. This factors into a low landscape susceptibility. The landscape sensitivity is also low overall. In terms of visual value, the site has recreational value but little else. There is a low visual susceptibility arising from the site being generally obscured from view by mature boundary vegetation. Overall there is a low visual sensitivity.

Green infrastructure: Opportunity to for a new development to incorporate measures to maximise green infrastructure opportunities with the Kingston Brook lying approximately 50 metres to the south of the site.

Historic environment: East Leake Conservation Area located approximately 350 metres from the site (as the crow flies). No other recorded heritage assets within or in close proximity to the site.

Nature conservation: Kingston Brook is identified in the Biodiversity Opportunity Map as a potential river restoration project. This lies approximately 50 metres to the south of the site. No identified nature conservation assets within the site or in close proximity. It is however bounded by hedgerows in varied condition which are a LBAP habitat and the pasture may contain locally important neutral grassland plant species. Hedgerow quality and connectivity should be preserved and enhanced in accordance with wider landscape objectives within Biodiversity Opportunity Mapping Report. Adverse effects should be avoided, mitigated or as a last resort compensated. Biodiversity Mapping Report also identifies that there are "long term opportunities to improve the management of and link between existing grasslands along the Kingston Brook and to the edge of East Leake" (ref 180).

Air quality / contamination: Site is not within an AQMA.

Community facilities: Full range of facilities exist within East Leake. The village is a key settlement with a local centre that includes convenience (local supermarket) and a number of comparison shops, public houses and fast food establishments. The village also benefits from a library and a leisure centre.

Highways and access: Access via Stonebridge Drive may be possible, however road is narrow and may not be of adequate width to serve more development unless an emergency access is provided.

Accessibility: Nearest bus stop, for the Navy 1 line, lies at the end of Stonebridge Drive, approximately 500 metres from the site.

Other issues: None listed

Agricultural land: The site is identified as Grade 2 (BMV) with a small area to the south classified as Grade 4.

Deliverability: Site is being promoted by a landowner

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: The site is not constrained by significant biodiversity, heritage, flood risk or highways access issues. It is however identified as Grade 2 (best and most versatile) agricultural land. Planning application refused for part of the site for 90 dwellings (19/00288/OUT).

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 14.3 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 220

Density (dwellings/hectare): 20

Site source: Developer / Landowner Submission

Planning reference: None

Type of site: Adjoining other village

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 220

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site is identified as a local green space in the East Leake Neighbourhood Plan, therefore has the same status as green belt.

Flood risk: Majority in Flood Zone 1 (low risk); small areas near Sheepwash Brook in Zones 2 and 3 excluded from development; minor surface wate risk near brook.

Landscape assessment: NW02 – East Leake Rolling Farmland
The overall landscape strategy is ‘Conserve and Enhance’. The landscape condition is moderate. The character strength of the area is 
strong. The area has a strong intact rural character with arable pasture farming, prominent small woodlands, villages and a network of 
farmsteads key features (LCA 2009).

Green infrastructure: Opportunity to for a new development to incorporate measures to maximise green infrastructure opportunities.

Historic environment: East Leake Conservation Area located approximately 350 metres from the site (as the crow flies). HER identifies two possible building platforms in the NE corner. Headland and boundary bank in the NE. Ridge and furrow with two mounds formed by ridges meeting slightly out of alignment.

Nature conservation: The site is bounded by hedgerows in varied condition which are a LBAP habitat and the pasture may contain locally important neutral grassland plant species.  Hedgerow quality and connectivity should be preserved and enhanced in accordance with wider landscape objectives within Biodiversity Opportunity Mapping Report.

Air quality / contamination: Site is not within AQMA.

Community facilities: Full range of facilities exist within East Leake. The village is a key settlement with a local centre that includes convenience (local supermarket) and a number of comparison shops, public houses and fast food establishments. The village also benefits from a library and a leisure centre.

Highways and access: Direct access to Loughborough Rd. No footpaths along this section of Loughborough Road.

Accessibility: Nearest bus stop, for the Navy 1 line, lies within the village centre, approximately 500 metres from the site.

Other issues: Topography in this location means that the site lies beyond a ridgeline.

Agricultural land: Not stated

Deliverability: Outline planning permission expired. No further permissions sought. Not considered deliverable within 5 years.

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: The main constraints in relation to this site are that the site is allocated as a local green space in the East Leake Neighbourhood Plan, is beyond a ridgeline and has sone non designated heritage asset value in regards to ridge and furrow.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.82

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 24

Density (dwellings/hectare): 29

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 14/02616/OUT

Type of site: Within key settlement

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: Outline planning permission expired. No further permissions sought. Not considered deliverable within 5 years.

Suitability: Suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: Outline planning permission expired. No further permissions sought. Not considered deliverable within 5 years.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.23 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Not stated

Dwelling capacity: 1

Density (dwellings/hectare): Not stated

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 16/01979/FUL

Type of site: Not stated

Allocated site reference: None

Status: Planning Permission for Residential Expired

Number of dwellings remaining: 1

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: Full planning permission granted for minor residential development which has now expired.

Suitability: Suitable

Availability: Available 11 to 15 years

Achievability: Achievable 11 to 15 years

Delivery period: 1 year

Delivery: 5 Year Tranche - 11 to 15 years

Overall summary: Full planning permission granted for minor residential development - expired some time ago. Not available.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.09 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Brownfield

Dwelling capacity: 2

Density (dwellings/hectare): 44

Site source: Planning Application

Planning reference: 16/02210/FUL and 24/00810/FUL

Type of site: Within key settlement

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 2

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: Under construction

Suitability: Suitable

Availability: Available now - 1 to 5 year

Achievability: Achievable now - 1 to 5 year

Delivery period: 1 year

Delivery: 5 Year Tranche - 0 to 5 years

Overall summary: Planning permission for minor residential development. Under construction.

Parish / Town: East Leake

Site area (hectares): 0.8 hectares

Brownfield or greenfield: Greenfield

Dwelling capacity: 16

Density (dwellings/hectare): 20

Site source: Developer / Landowner Submission

Planning reference: None

Type of site: Adjoining other village

Allocated site reference: None

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

Number of dwellings remaining: 0

Source of number of dwellings: Assumption made on best estimate

Site on Brownfield Register: No

Green Belt: The site is not located within the Green Belt.

Flood risk: Small area of the site to the south is within Flood zone 2 or 3.

Landscape assessment: NW02 – East Leake Rolling Farmland. The overall landscape strategy is ‘Conserve and Enhance’. The landscape condition is moderate. The character strength of the area is strong. The area has a strong intact rural character with arable pasture farming, prominent small woodlands, villages and a network of farmsteads key features.

Green infrastructure: The area lies broadly within the Kingston Brook Green Infrastructure corridor. Opportunities identified within this corridor include improved flood mitigation.

Historic environment: There are no identified features of historic interest.

Nature conservation: The site is not one of nature conservation importance. There are hedgerows around the site and hedgerows are identified as a LBAP priority habitat. A small copse exists to the west of the site.

Air quality / contamination: The site is not within or within proximity to and Air Quality Management Area.

Community facilities: Full range of facilities exist within East Leake. The village is a key settlement with a local centre that includes convenience (local supermarket) and a number of comparison shops, public houses and fast food establishments. The village also benefits from a library and a leisure centre.

Highways and access: No direct access to highway network.

Accessibility: Navy 1 runs along Kirk Ley Road approximately every 20 minutes during the daytime Monday to Saturday.

Other issues: None stated

Agricultural land: Provisional Agricultural Land Classification grade 2.

Deliverability: The site is being promoted by the landowner, however access to the site would require third party land.

Suitability: Not suitable

Availability: Not available

Achievability: Not achievable

Delivery period: Not applicable

Delivery: Non Deliverable or Developable

Overall summary: The site lies within the countryside adjacent to East Leake. Main barrier to delivery is that the site cannot presently be accessed.