Object

Representation ID: 29865

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Batty Developments Ltd

Agent: Heritage Planning Design Ltd

Site SH4/H (SLA Ref SH/026)

Cultural heritage
The site is assessed as - (minor negative) against this sustainability objective due to its proximity to New Close Farm (grade II listed) and a barn to the east (grade II* listed) and a likely adverse impact upon their settings. It is agreed that there is potential for an adverse impact upon the settings of these buildings, however, such an impact is not inevitable and can be avoided by good design and mitigation, including planting and a green buffer. It is suggested that the site should be assessed as +/- (neutral), subject to mitigation.

Air quality
The site is assessed as - - (major negative) against this sustainability objective. It is accepted that new development will inevitably result in some additional vehicle movements and emissions. However, impacts can and will be mitigated by electric vehicle charging points and measures such as a Travel Plan that encourage the uptake of sustainable transport options. It is suggested the site should be assessed as - (minor negative).