Shorncliffe Heights (Shorncliffe Garrison) · 2.9 The Redoubt (a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM)) is positioned in the south east of the Site to the south and west of West Road in

Shorncliffe Heights (Shorncliffe Garrison)

Environmental Statement Non-Technical Summary

April 2014

Shorncliffe Garrison

Environmental Statement

Non-Technical Summary

Prepared on behalf of Taylor Wimpey South East

April 2014

Shorncliffe Garrison

Environmental Statement Non-Technical Summary

Prepared on behalf of Taylor Wimpey South East

Issue/ Revision Draft Final

Date April 2014 28th April 2014

Prepared by Elizabeth Davies Elizabeth Davies

Checked by Lucy Wood Lucy Wood

Project Reference 22182/A5/EIA/ES

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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 The Site and Development 3 EIA Methodology 4 Alternatives 5 Construction Programme 6 Socio-economics 7 Landscape & Visual Assessment 8 Cultural Heritage 9 Ecology and Nature Conservation 10 Water Resources and Flood Risk 11 Ground Conditions 12 Transport and Access 13 Air Quality 14 Noise and Vibration

Non Technical Summary Introduction

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd, hereafter referred to as the “Applicant” is seeking part outline, part

detailed planning permission for the development of land at Shorncliffe Garrison within the

administrative area of Shepway District Council (SDC). The site red line boundary and

location is shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The land within the red line boundary is

hereafter referred to as the “Site”.

1.2 This document is the Non-Technical Summary of an Environmental Statement (ES) prepared

in support of the planning application. The ES is the report of an Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA) carried out of the development proposals in accordance with national

legislation (The Town & Country Planning (EIA) Regulations 2011 (the “EIA Regulations)).

1.3 Additional paper copies of the ES and the technical appendices can be purchased at a cost

of £150 and £200 respectively. The Non-Technical Summary can be obtained for £20. Copies

of the ES, technical appendices and NTS can be obtained on CD for £20. All documents are

available from:

Environmental Planning Team Secretary

Barton Willmore LLP

7 Soho Square

London, W1D 3QB

Tel: 0207 446 6888

Email: [email protected]

1.4 Additional copies of this ES are also available for viewing by the public during normal office

hours in the planning department of SDC. Comments on the planning application can either

be made via the SDC website (http://searchplanapps.shepway.gov.uk/online-applications/)

or can be forwarded to the Planning Department at the address below:

Planning & Communities

Shepway District Council

Civic Centre

Castle Hill Avenue

Folkestone

CT20 2QY

mailto:[email protected]

http://searchplanapps.shepway.gov.uk/online-applications/

Non Technical Summary The Site & Development

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2.0 THE SITE & DEVELOPMENT

The Site

Site Context

2.1 The Site comprises part of Shorncliffe Garrison, to the west of Folkestone. The location of

the Site is shown on Figure 1.

2.2 The Site is in two parts. The larger part of the Site is bound to the north by Church Road,

with residential areas and a railway line beyond. Royal Military Avenue and residential

properties border the northern part of the Site to the east, with the southe rn area of the

Site bound to the east by open space used for military training. To the west of the Site are

areas of open space, woodland and residential properties, beyond which lies Horn Street.

The B2O63 Hospital Hill forms the southern Site boundary.

2.3 The smaller separate St Martins plain part of the Site which lies to the north west of the

larger part, is bound to the north by the railway line, to the east by Horn Street, to the

south by Queens Avenue and to the west by Ministry of Defence (MOD) land.

Site Description

2.4 The Site (see Figure 2) extends to an area of 75.97 ha. As set out above, the Site comprises

two separate parcels of land. Various parts of the Site have formed part of a military Site

since the 1800’s. The Site is still in use as a military base for the British Army, and access to

the majority of the Site is restricted from the public (excluding the Back Door Training

Area).

2.5 The Site comprises a number of barracks, training grounds, open space, sports pitches and

other buildings associated with its military use. The existing military uses have a strong

formal character, with a generally north-south and east-west alignment of buildings, roads

and open spaces. Buildings are generally red brick and 2 storeys in height.

2.6 The main barrack areas of the Site consists of the following areas:

Risborough Barracks, (Ordnance Depot) and associated open space;

Napier Barracks;

Somerset Barracks;


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Burgoyne Barracks; and

St Martins Plain.

2.7 Other notable areas on the Site include the following:

The Stadium;

Le Quesne;

The Northern Training Area; and

The Back Door Training area.

2.8 Several buildings / features within the larger part of the Site are Grade II Listed and are

described in the cultural heritage section of this document.

2.9 The Redoubt (a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM)) is positioned in the south east of the

Site to the south and west of West Road in the Back Door Training Area.

2.10 The majority of the Site occupies an elevated, flat level plateau, at approximately 75m

Above Ordnance Datum (AOD). The Backdoor Training Area, falls sharply towards Horn

Street. West Road and Pond Hill Road extend along the ridge at the top of the valley. South

and east of the Site the landform drops towards the coast and the adjoining suburbs at

Seabrook and Sandgate.

2.11 Three existing public highways pass through the Site (but are not included in the red line

boundary). These are West Road, North Road and Pond Hill Road. There are a number of

existing access points into the Site from this road network.

The Development

2.12 The formal description of the development proposals (which are hereafter referred to as the

“Development” is:

“Hybrid application for the redevelopment of land at Shorncliffe

Garrison. Application for outline permission (with all matters

reserved) for demolition of existing buildings (with the exception of

the listed buildings and water tower) and erection of up to 906

dwellings including affordable housing, community services and


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facilities (use Classes A1/A3/B1a/D1 and D2 uses up to 1,998 sqm),

new Primary school and nursery (up to 3,500 sqm), combined new

pavilion/cadet hut facility (up to 600 sqm) at The Stadium, retained

cricket pitches including mini football pitches, equipped play ,

associated public open space and toilets, together with, associated

accesses/roads, parking, associated services, infrastructure,

landscaping, attenuation features and earthworks. Full application

comprising demolition of existing buildings and erection of 294

dwellings including affordable housing, open space, improvements to

'The Stadium' sports facilities and new car park, equipped play,

improvements/works to The Backdoor Training Area, associated

accesses/roads, parking, associated services, infrastructure,

landscaping, attenuation features and earthworks”.

2.13 Development of the Site will come forward in programmed phases, relating to the release of

land by the MOD. The first phase of land will be available for development in 2015, with

land for the fourth phase coming forward in 2026.

2.14 The detailed and outline application areas of the Site are shown on Figure 3.

Detailed Application

2.15 Full planning permission is sought for Phase 1a and Phase 1b and includes the demolition of

existing buildings and the erection of 294 dwellings, improvements to ‘The Stadium’ sports

facilities, improvements/ work to the Back Door Training Area and associated services,

infrastructure, landscaping and earthworks.

2.16 A total of 294 dwellings are proposed for the full element of the application (which includes

development of St Martins Plain and The Stadium). The accommodation mix for the 294

dwellings is set out in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Accommodation Mix

Accommodation Mix Phase 1A St Martins Plain Phase 1B The Stadium

5 Beds 0 0

4 Beds 24 37

3 Beds 49 100

2 Beds 11 67

1 Beds 4 2

Total Mix 88 206


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2.17 Up to a total of 30% affordable housing is proposed (subject to viability).

St Martins Plain

2.18 88 dwellings are proposed in total on St Martins Plain (see Figure 4). Dwellings will be

predominantly 2-storey buildings with some 2.5 storey focal buildings at a density of 39

dwellings per hectare (see Figure 5). Open space will also be provided which includes play

areas.

2.19 Access is proposed to St Martins Plain from Horn Street. There are also separate accesses

for dwellings that front onto Horn Street. Within St Martins Plain, the main access road will

run across from east to the west.

The Stadium

2.20 206 dwellings are proposed in total on The Stadium. The main residential element is located

to west of The Stadium area, and extends down to the west of the Risborough Barracks (see

Figure 6). Mainly 2-storey buildings with some 2.5 and 3-storey buildings are proposed (see

Figure 7). Development in this part of the Site will be at a density of app roximately 45

dwellings per hectare.

2.21 The main access into The Stadium will be from Church Road to the north of the Site. The

other main access is from Royal Military Avenue to the east of the Site.

2.22 Two main areas of open space are proposed for this part of the Site which includes

retention of the existing open space at The Stadium (discussed further below) and a broadly

rectangular area of space within the south east.

The Stadium (Open Space)

2.23 The existing area of public open space within The Stadium will be retained and reconfigured

as part of the Development with improvements to sports facilities including the retention

and improvements to existing four full size football pitches and a new changing room

pavilion/cadet hut (which forms part of the outline application). A new car park is proposed

in the north eastern corner of this part of the Site.


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2.24 A number of informal paths and reed beds are proposed around the periphery of the

Stadium. There is also a series of new landscaping features around the edge of this part of

the Site. A children’s play area is proposed within the south eastern corner of the Stadium.

Backdoor Training Area

2.25 The Backdoor Training Area will be retained and managed. A draft Management Plan has

been prepared for the area which will ensure a suitable conservation led management

approach is adopted.

Outline Application

2.26 The outline planning application is predominantly residential in nature and will include the

land uses detailed in Table 2.

Table 2: Land Use Schedule

Use Minimum External Area

(sqm)

Maximum External Area

(sqm)

C3 Residential

Residential Up to 906 Units

D1 Non-Residential

Primary School 2,200 2,500

Nursery 500 1000

Doctors Surgery 200 500

Listed Buildings & Water Tower - 898

D2 Assembly & Leisure

Pavilion (cadet hut) 480 600


B1a Offices


A1 Retail

Shops 50 300


A3 Restaurant and Cafes

Café 50 300


Sui generis

Public Toilets (associated

facilities)

10 50

2.27 Table 2 above includes maximum areas for development for all uses and minimum areas of

development for the majority of uses. All the Listed buildings (and the Water Tower) on Site

will be retained. With regard to the floor areas for the Listed Buildings and Water Tower

(the retained buildings) at this stage an end user has not been confirmed. To secure the

long term future of the buildings, planning consent is being sought for a range of uses that


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could be accommodated in the buildings. Uses include offices (B1a), children’s nursery (D1)

and other community uses such as a hall (D1).

2.28 The outline application is defined by a set of parameters that place limits on the amount,

extent and type of development that could come forward under future detailed planning

proposals. The parameters include:

the location and types of land use;

the maximum heights of buildings in metres above existing ground level; and

access and movement.

2.29 The development parameters for the Development are shown on Figures 8-10.

Land Use Parameter Plan (Figure 8)

Residential Provision

2.30 Up to 906 residential units will be provided as part of the outline element of the

Development. The focus for residential development is on the existing developed areas

within the Site. As the planning application is submitted in outline, the precise housi ng mix

is not yet fixed. However, dwellings will be provided in a range of forms across the Site

including terraced, semi-detached and detached houses and flats.

Non Residential Uses

2.31 A new two form entry primary school and nursery is proposed on the eastern part of the Le

Quesne area. Other non–residential uses proposed comprise a community hub focused

around the tower theatre comprising a doctor's surgery, local shop/s and a café. A new

changing room pavilion/cadet hut is proposed in The Stadium. The building will be located

to the north east of open space areas within The Stadium.

Open Space

2.32 The Land Use parameter plan includes a large zone for sports pitches and equipped play

space in the western area of Le Quesne. The existing cricket pitch on the western half will

be retained and new mini soccer pitches would be provided within this area as well. It is

proposed that the existing dilapidated pavilion will also be demolished on the western half

and new replacement public toilets are proposed, Within the area proposed for the new


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primary school a further sports pitch (likely to be football pitch) and toilet facilities will be

provided.

2.33 In addition to the formal sports areas, there will be other areas of landscaping, open

spaces, tree planting, circulation, access and Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDs).

Building Heights Parameter Plan (Figure 9)

2.34 The majority of buildings will be up to 2.5 -3 storeys in height, with occasional 2 storeys as

shown on Figure 3.x. The distribution of heights has been established in response to a

combination of factors including heights of retained buildings, topography, existing

vegetation and views into the Site.

Access & Circulation Parameter Plan (Figure 10)

2.35 A new access to the Northern Training area from Cheriton Court Road is proposed. Accesses

from West Road, North Road and Pond Hill will be provided as appropriate. The zone for the

location of proposed vehicular site access is shown on Figure 10.

2.36 The Development will provide a framework of streets, which connect with the existing road

network and will incorporate movement corridors for pedestrians, cyclis ts and buses. The

design of the outline element of the Development includes a key north - south link from

Church Road to the north of the Site to West Road. However, to avoid a ‘rat run’ through

the Site, the link from Risborough Barracks to Napier Barracks will be a pedestrian and cycle

route only. Further ‘green links’ will be provided which connect to the footpaths in the Back

Door Training Area.

Landscaping

2.37 Key landscape elements are shown the parameter plans and detailed layouts. Mitigation

measures have also been considered and employed throughout all stages of the planning

and design of the Development. The Landscape Strategy plan (Figure 11) demonstrates how

potential landscape impacts can be addressed and provides a series of landscape

enhancements. These include the following:

Reinforcement of the existing planting alongside the ASU (Army Supply Unit) and POL

site;

Incidental areas of open space incorporating new tree and shrub planting;


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Retention of the majority of significant trees within open space at the Site boundaries

and replacement planting to mitigate any losses;

Reinforcement of existing boundary tree planting;

Planting of avenue trees along the principal access route;

Buffer planting to the rear of new housing area in The Nursery; and

Landscaping to the frontage of new development within the Northern Training Area.

Non Technical Summary EiA Methodology

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3.0 EIA METHODOLOGY

3.1 EIA is a procedure used to assess the likely significant effects of a proposed development

on the environment.

3.2 It enables the significant effects to be considered by a local planning authority (in this case

SDC) before a decision is made about the planning application. The effects considered

relate to the construction activities and the completed Development.

3.3 Within the ES the significance of each environmental effect has been identified. The

significance reflects the relationship between:

The sensitivity, importance or value of the affected receptor (such as people or

wildlife); and

The actual change taking place to the environment (i.e. the magnitude or severity of an

effect).

3.4 Most environmental disciplines classify effects as negligible, adverse or beneficial, where

effects are minor, moderate or major. Some disciplines use bespoke criteria based on

published guidance. Each chapter of the ES states which effects are considered significant.

3.5 The ES includes a description of the current environmental conditions known as the baseline

conditions, against which the likely significant environmental effects of the Development

have been assessed.

EIA Requirement and Scope

3.6 The EIA Regulations require that any proposed development falling within the description of

a ‘Schedule 2 development’ (as defined within the meaning of the Regulations), will be

subject to an EIA where such development is likely to have ‘significant’ effe cts on the

environment by virtue of such factors as its nature, size or location. The Development is

considered falls under the category of “urban development projects” (Schedule 2, 10, (b))

where the area of works exceeds 0.5ha. The Site area exceeds the indicative threshold of

0.5ha within the EIA Regulations and would lead to likely significant effects on the

environment. Therefore an EIA has been undertaken and the results presented in an ES

submitted in support of the planning application.


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EIA Scoping

3.7 EIA scoping involves focusing the ES on the likely significant effects of the Development on

the environment at the construction and operational phases. A request for an EIA Scoping

Opinion was issued to SDC on 13th December 2013. SDC adopted an EIA Scoping Opinion

on the 10th January 2014.

3.8 The disciplines scoped into the ES comprise:

Socio-Economics;

Landscape & Visual Impact

Cultural Heritage;

Transport & Access;

Noise & Vibration;

Air Quality;

Ground Conditions;

Water Resources & Flood Risk; and

Ecology & Nature Conservation.

Stakeholder Engagement and Public Consultation

3.9 The organisations consulted as part of the EIA process include:

English Heritage;

Natural England;

Environment Agency;

SDC (various departments);

Kent County Council (highways, archaeology);

Kent Wildlife Trust; and

Southern Water; and

Sport England.

3.10 Engagement with the local community has included a stakeholder workshop and two public

exhibitions held at the Army Cadet Force Hut in Church Road, Shorncliffe. The first

stakeholder workshop was held on 12th November 2013 and gave stakeholders the

opportunity to comment on the Applicant’s initial proposals before they were presented to

the public later in the month. The first main public consultation event was he ld on Friday


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22nd and Saturday 23rd November 2013. A second stakeholder workshop and public

exhibition were held on Friday 28th February and Saturday 1st March 2014.

3.11 In addition to the above, the Applicant has held a number of meetings with the Shornclif fe

Working Group1. Meetings took place in April 2013, July 2013 and in March 2014. The

proposals were also presented to Folkestone Town Council on 20 March 2014.

3.12 Feedback from the above events and via the website has informed the evolution of the

design of the Development. Full details of the consultation strategy and its outcomes are

included within the Statement of Community Involvement, submitted as part of this

application.

Cumulative Effects

3.13 Within EIA, the cumulative effects of a development in conjunction with other consented but

not yet built development in the area are considered. Cumulative effects are generally

considered to arise from the combination of effects from the Development and from other

proposed or permitted schemes in the vicinity. Details of the cumulative schemes considered

in the ES are included in Table 3 and their locations are shown on Figure 12.

Table 3: Cumulative Schemes

Number

on Figure

12

Scheme Application

Reference

Number

Description

1 Sir John Moore

Barracks, Folkestone

Y11/1070/SH Two storey office building

(2,295sqm) and two storey

annex to officers mess (850 sqm) to accommodate 22 single

bedrooms.

2 Ambulance Station, 121

Church Road,

Folkestone

Y12/0055/SH

14 dwellings and demolition of

existing buildings

3 Lawrence House,

Folkestone

Y11/1156/SH Demolition of existing buildings

and erection of 25 dwellings (including 8 affordable units)

4 72 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone

Y12/1000/SH Demotion of existing buildings and erection of 12 terrace

dwellings with associated

parking and landscaping.

5 Folkestone Harbour And

Seafront

Y12/0897/SH

Redevelopment of the harbour

and seafront in Folkestone

(23ha) to provide a

1 The Shorncliffe Working Group is a group made up of representatives from Sandgate Parish Council, Shepway District Council,

Folkestone Town Council, Sandgate Society, Kent County Council, Cheriton Residents Association, the MOD, the owner of the Martello Tower and Hythe Residents. The Working Group was formed in order to input into the design and initial proposals for the Site.


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Number

on Figure 12

Scheme Application

Reference Number

Description

comprehensive mixed use

development comprising up to 1000 dwellings (C3), up to

10,000 square metres of commercial floorspace including

A1, A3, A4, A5, B1, D1 and D2 uses as well as seasports and

beach sports facilities.

6 Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High Street, Folkestone

Y05/0294/SH Erection of 9 No. buildings to include: creche, medical

provision/clinic, hotel, offices

and business start up units together with new vehicular

access.

7 Westbrook House, 50 -

56 Shorncliffe Road And

Adjoining School Playing Field, Folkestone

Y10/0077/SH Demolition of existing buildings

and erection of 127 dwellings

(Class C3) and an 80 bedroom nursing home (Class C2)

8 Folkestone Academy,

Academy Lane, Folkestone

Y11/1133/SH

Demolition of existing facilities

and erection of a 2 form entry Primary School.

9 Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, Hythe

Y06/1079/SH Mixed use development comprising residential

development (1050 dwellings);

employment development (use class B1, 15,000 sqm); local

centre (500 sqm use classes A1/A2, 500 sqm use classes

A3/A4/A5); community centre

/community facilities (1,000 sqm use class D1); public open

space (8.5 HA); structural open space (10.3 HA).

10 Employment Land (Plot

1 And Plots 4-18), Hurricane Way,

Hawkinge

Y10/0738/SH Mixed use development

comprising 5800 square metres of business units (Class B1/B8),

3, two storey office buildings (Class B1)totalling 5960 square

metres of accommodation, and

a retirement village (Class C2) providing 69 cottages, 52

apartments and associated administration and facilities

building.

10 Land Adjoining The Mayfly, Formerly

Employment Land (Plots 19-21), Defiant Close,

Hawkinge

Y10/0739/SH Mixed used development comprising the erection of 4,

three storey blocks providing 8 ground floor commercial units

(Classes A1, A2, A3, B1 uses)

and 48, two bedroom apartments above, together

with associated access, parking, landscaping and open space.

Non Technical Summary Alternatives

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4.0 ALTERNATIVES

4.1 The EIA Regulations require an ES to detail any alternatives that have been considered for

the Development.

The ‘do nothing’ Alternative

4.2 The ‘do nothing’ Alternative refers to the option of leaving the Site in its current state.

Without the Development, it is anticipated that the current derelict buildings on Site would

remain vacant and decline would continue as the MOD use of the Site is reduced. If the

Development did not come forward it is therefore likely that the Site would remain

underused and the contribution to housing stock and community facilities would not be

realised.

Consideration of Alternative Locations and Uses

4.3 No alternative sites have been considered by the Applicant as the Development can be

delivered on the Site and local policy supports development here.

4.4 In accordance with local policy, it has been established that a residential led mixed use

development is considered suitable at this Site and therefore no alternative uses have been

considered as part of the current planning application.

Consideration of Alternative Designs

4.5 The Development submitted for approval is the result of a thorough analysis of

environmental constraints and opportunities, access issues and market demand.

Consultation with SDC, statutory consultees and the general public has been a key influence

in the design evolution.

4.6 The key features and environmental constraints influencing the design concept included:

Existing site features, such as trees, listed buildings and other heritage assets, sports

pitches, topography, footpath links, and adjacent uses;

The historic and townscape character of the buildings on the Site;

The character of the surrounding area and the pattern of land uses, activities and

services;

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The site specific planning policy that sets out a broad allocation of developed and

undeveloped areas; and

Market information about the mix and type of development that would work on the Site.

4.7 The focus of redevelopment has been to locate Development on the Site of the existing

developed areas of the garrison. The existing areas of open space in public use are

proposed to be retained in the main, including The Stadium playing fields and open space

areas of Le Quesne. The Backdoor Training Area will also be retained for natural open

space. Following feedback from the public exhibitions and taking into account results of

detailed analysis of the Site context, local character, feedback from the consultation

process and the results of technical studies the design of the Development was further

refined.

Non Technical Summary Construction Programme

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5.0 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

5.1 The construction of the Development is anticipated to commence in 2015, subject to gaining

planning permission, with a completion year of 2030. Development of the Site will come

forward in phases relating to the release of land by the MOD. The phasing plan for the Site

is provided at Figure 13 and outlined in Table 4 below.

Table 4: Construction Phasing

Phase Anticipated Construction

Start Year

Anticipated

Completion Year

Phase 1A St Martins Plain 2015 2017

Phase 1B The Stadium 2015 2020

Phase 1C School Site 2016 2020

Phase 1D Northern Training

Area

2018 2018

Phase 1E Le Quesne 2021 2028

Phase 1F The Nursery 2023 2023

Phase 2A Officers Mess 2019 2020

Phase 2B Somerset Barracks 2020 2023

Phase 2C Burgoyne Barracks 2020 2025

Phase 3 Risborough

Barracks

2023 2028

Phase 4 Napier Barracks 2026 2029

5.2 Construction will include the following activities:

Enabling works (including demolition);

Site preparation (including excavation and grading);

Provision of infrastructure;

Construction of substructure;

Construction of superstructure;

Fit out of buildings; and

Landscaping.

5.3 A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) will be prepared for the

Development that will provide the methods of managing environmental issues, such as noise

and dust during construction.

Non Technical Summary Socio-Economics

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6.0 SOCIO-ECONOMICS

6.1 The ES has included an assessment of the effect of the Development on socio economics for

the construction and operation phases. The following topics have been considered as part of

the assessment:

Changes in population numbers and structure;

Changes in housing requirements;

Changes in local expenditure;

Changes in employment requirements;

Treatment of open space provision;

Demands on healthcare provision; and

Demands on education provision.

Construction

6.2 The construction of the Development is expected to generate 1,056 jobs over the build

period for the existing construction labour force. In addition to jobs created as a direct

effect of the construction and management of the Development, further indirect

employment and economic benefit will be experienced as a result of the spin -off effects,

supply chain expenditure from potential purchase of building supplies to local provision of

meals, refreshments, fuel and potential temporary accommodation (e.g. B&B) for the

construction workforce. The Development is therefore considered to have a temporary,

minor to moderate beneficial effect on employment during the demolition and construction

period.

6.3 Effects on population, housing, healthcare and education will be negligible during the

construction phase.

Completed Development

6.4 The Development will introduce up to 1,200 houses, providing new homes to approximately

2,580 people and will contribute to meet both private and affordable housing need within

the area. It is therefore considered that the Development will have a long term moderate to

major beneficial effect on population and housing.

6.5 The Development includes the potential to generate additional employment opportunitie s

within proposed office space, retail space, café space and additional community


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infrastructure facilities including a nursery, primary school and doctor’s surgery. The

Development is expected to generate an indicative 78 to 139 net additional jobs which is

considered to have a minor to moderate beneficial effect on employment. It is also

considered that there would be a moderate to major beneficial effect on the local economy

from an increase in retail expenditure within SDC as a result of the Development.

6.6 The Development will increase the number of people using local facilities such as schools

and healthcare. However, in terms of healthcare, the Development includes provision of a

doctor’s surgery and will therefore result in negligible effects on healthcare. In terms of

education, the Development includes a nursery and a two-form entry primary school It is

therefore considered that the Development will have a moderate to major beneficial effect

on primary education. In terms of secondary education, the assessment has established a

likely future surplus of secondary school places and as a result it is considered that the

Development will have a negligible effect on secondary education.

6.7 The Development is considered to have a minor – moderate beneficial effect on open space

and sports facilities.

Cumulative Assessment

6.8 All schemes are likely to generate additional construction jobs which would result in a

temporary minor to moderate beneficial effect on employment during the construction

phase. Jobs will also be created when all the schemes are operational across a range of

sectors which is also considered to result in a moderate to major beneficial effect. The

cumulative effect on the local economy from an increase in retail expenditure is considered

to be moderate to major beneficial.

6.9 The cumulative schemes, in addit ion to the Development, have the potential to deliver 2,378

new dwellings. In total, this provision could provide homes for up to 5,113 people in the

area, resulting in major to moderate beneficial effects on population and housing.

6.10 One other cumulative scheme, in addition to the Development, includes provision for a

medical facility/clinic. It is considered that this will result in a cumulative minor - moderate

beneficial effect on healthcare.

6.11 The cumulative education provision, including the Development, comprises two additional

primary schools, both of two form entry. It is considered that this will result in a


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cumulative moderate to major beneficial effect on primary education. It is considered that

there will be a negligible cumulative effect on secondary education.

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7.0 LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL ASSESSMENT

7.1 The ES has included an assessment of the likely effects of the Development on landscape

character and features and the visual amenity of the area from surrounding public and

private viewpoints for the construction and completed Development phases. The asse ssment

also considers the likely night time effect of the predicted light levels on night time

visibility.

7.2 The assessment has shown that the majority of the Site lies within the existing urban area

of Folkestone, with the western part of the main Site ( the Back Door Training Area) forming

part of a significant area of open space within the Seabrook Valley. The Site is not

affected by any statutory designations for landscape character or quality, however the land

within the Seabrook Valley falls within a Local Landscape Area (saved policy CO5 of the

Local Plan Review 2006). Approximately 500m to the north of the Site is the Kent Downs

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Generally the townscape value of the Site and

surrounding areas is considered to range from moderate to low, the sensitivity to change

(ability of the townscape to accommodate change) ranges from high to low.

7.3 The visual assessment has identified that views of the Site are limited as a result of the

surrounding landform, particularly to the west of the Site and by the scarp slope of the Kent

Downs to the north of Folkestone. Views from public vantage points within the urban area

to the north and east are typically limited by intervening development. The principal views

from private dwellings are largely limited to those dwellings in close proximity to the Site

boundaries, although there are middle distance views from a number of properties on higher

ground within Seabrook and within the urban area of Folkestone to the east.

Construction

7.4 During the construction phase, construction activity will have some direct impacts on views

from the surrounding area and the adjoining landscape / townscape. Construction effects

will typically be limited to a single phase of development, temporary and relatively short

lived. In addition, much of the existing open space areas and boundary landscaping will be

retained providing some buffering to the building works. The assessment found t hat there

are likely to be some short term moderate adverse effects, although these are limited to

locations in close proximity to proposed construction activities, including the following

locations:

Views of St Martins Plain from Horn Street;


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Cheriton Court Road;

Pond Hill Road;

Church road;

Rear of properties at Royal Military Avenue;

North Road; and

Access leading to Queens Avenue.

7.5 Elsewhere impacts during the construction phase are limited to minor adverse and negligible

effects.


7.6 In the case of visual effects, the assessment considers the impact of the Development at

Year 1 and at Year 15, once proposed landscaping has established.

7.7 The findings of the assessment show that there would be no significant landscape or visual

effects resulting from the Development. In terms of indirect landscape effects, there would

be some minor adverse effects on the quality of the Seabrook Valley landscape to the west

resulting from a small encroachment in built form. New landscaping along the western

boundary of the Development area would soften views of the new housing, however, it is

considered that a minor adverse residual effect would remain.

7.8 The visual assessment found that there would be some beneficial residual effects resulting

from enhanced landscaping at the frontage and at the boundaries of the Site. There would

be some moderate adverse residual effects on views from a number of properties at

Cheriton Court Road, and minor residual effects on views from St. Martins Church, Pond Hill

Road and Horn Street owing to new development on previously open land.

7.9 A number of trees, generally of lesser quality will be lost as a result of the Development.

Where losses do occur these tend not to be in prominent locations and are located within

the interior of the Site. Any losses will be compensated by additional planting at the

boundaries of the Site and within areas of open space resulting in a minor beneficial

residual effect.


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7.10 The assessment found that four schemes (schemes 1, 2, 3 and 6 in Table 3) have the

potential to give rise to some additional cumulative effects (the remaining schemes have

been scoped out due to their distance from the Site). However, owing to the nature, scale

and location of the Development the assessment found that any effec ts would be negligible.

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8.0 CULTURAL HERITAGE

8.1 The ES has included an assessment of the effect of the Development on archaeology and

built heritage for the construction and operational phases.

8.2 The Site contains a number of distinct areas and barracks, various parts of the Site have

formed part of a military Site since the 1800’s. Five of the buildings within the Site are

Grade II listed and comprise the fol lowing:

Risborough Gates, on the eastern boundary of Risborough Barracks, off Royal Military

Avenue;

Sir John Moore statue located in the eastern part of the Site on Somerset Barracks;

The Library, to the north of Sir John Moore Statue on Somerset Barra cks;

One of the concrete barracks in the south of the Site on Burgoyne Barracks; and

The racquets hall, also in the south of the Site on Burgoyne Barracks.

8.3 The Tower Theatre (the Church of St Marks) which is located just outside the Site boundary

between Napier Barracks and Somerset Barracks is also Grade II Listed.

8.4 The Redoubt (a SAM) is positioned in the south east of the Site in the Backdoor Training

Area. In terms of archaeology, the evidence currently available indicates a high potential for

buried archaeological remains dating to the post medieval and modern period and a

moderate potential for buried archaeology from the Bronze age and the Neolithic periods.

Overall the archaeological potential of the Site for the Iron Age and Roman periods can be

defined as good.

Construction

8.5 Demolition and construction has the potential to expose and damage unknown buried

archaeology on the Site. However, the potential effect of construction of the Development

on buried heritage assets would be mitigated through an appropriate programme of

archaeological investigation and recording. Following this, it is considered there will be a

negligible effect on buried archaeology. Effects on the Old Redoubt SAM are also considered

to be negligible because of its location in the Back Door Training Area which will not be

developed.

8.6 Construction of the Development will have an indirect effect on the setting of built heritage

assets, although this will be temporary in nature. The Raquets Courts, Risbourgh Gates,

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Royal Engineer Concrete Barrack Block I, The Sir John Moore Library and St Mark’s Garrison

Church will experience temporary indirect minor adverse effects. All other built heritage

assets will experience a negligible effect.


8.7 The completed Development will have a number of beneficial residual effects on built

heritage assets on the Site, as well as benefiting the setting of St Mark’s Church. The

retention and reinstatement of historic fabric in the Concrete Barrack Block I and the

Racquets Court will result in minor beneficial effects. Additionally, there will be a minor

beneficial effect upon the Risborough Gates as it will once again become a main access

point into the Site for pedestrian and cycle purposes. By incorporating military her itage

trails and public interpretation of the identified built heritage assets, it is considered such

an approach would have an overall minor beneficial effect.

8.8 There would be no effects from the completed Development on archaeology, effects would

occur in the construction phase only.


8.9 It is considered that there will be no significant cumulative effects on buried archaeology as

it is assumed that as with the Development, each cumulative scheme will mitigate their own

adverse effects. It is also considered that there will be no adverse effects on built heritage

assets due to a sufficient lack of intervisibility between the heritage assets and the

Development.

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9.0 ECOLOGY AND NATURE CONSERVTION

9.1 An assessment has been undertaken of the likely significant effects of the Development on

the environment with respect to ecology and nature conservation. A separate report has

also been completed to demonstrate that there would be no significant effects on the

integrity of the nearby protected European sites as a result of the Development in

accordance with the Habitat Regulations. This report is included as an Appendix to the ES.

9.2 The assessment has been undertaken in accordance with guidance from the In stitute of

Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM) and has been informed by the following

surveys:

Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey;

Detailed Botanical (grassland and flora) Survey;

Bat Survey;

Badger Survey;

Breeding Bird, Migratory Bird and Wintering Bird Surveys;

Reptile Survey;

Amphibian Survey; and

Invertebrate Survey.

9.3 Amenity grassland is the dominant habitat type within the eastern developed portion of the

Site. Semi-improved grassland is a key habitat within the western half of the Site,

particularly within the Backdoor and Northern Training Areas. There are also some

hedgerows, tree belts and scattered trees across the Site. Surveys of protected species have

found that the Site supports bats, badger, birds and reptiles.

9.4 The Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment Special Area of Conservation (SAC) designated for

its habitats of European importance is located approximately 1.3km north of the Site,

beyond the railway line and the M20 motorway. Five Sites of Special Scientific Interest

(SSSIs) occur between 550m and 4km of the Site. Seabrook Stream SSSI is the closest site

to the Development (approximately 550m to the west).

Construction

9.5 A number of mitigation measures will be implemented during the construction phase to

protect habitats on the Site, including buffer zones to protect retained hedgerows and trees

from construction activities and the adoption of precautionary working methods.


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Construction of the Development will result in a loss of some trees and species poor

hedgerows. However, new native tree and shrub planting will be undertaken resulting in a

residual negligible effect on these habitats.

9.6 Effects to all statutory and non-statutory wildlife sites during the construction phase of the

Development are considered to be negligible due to the nature of the sites or their relative

distance from the Site.

9.7 In terms of protected species, adverse effects on bats will be mitigated (mitigation includes

further/update survey work, implementation of appropriate precautionary measures, a

sensitive lighting design, mitigation and licensing, and provision of new bat roosting

features), it is anticipated that the likely residual effect on all bat species will be negligible

in the long-term. Although it is acknowledged that there will be some degree of lag time

between the point when existing habitat is lost and new habitats become established. New

roosting resources may also take time to be located and used by bats.

9.8 With implementation of appropriate mitigation, including timing constraints t o vegetation

clearance, new planting and diversion of recreational activities away from sensitive areas,

residual effects to the bird population at the Site during the construction phase are

considered to be negligible.

9.9 A Reptile Mitigation Strategy has been prepared (which also applies to amphibians) the

strategy includes habitat improvement works and the translocation of reptiles the local

reptile population is expected to be maintained in a favourable condition . The likely residual

effect to local repti le populations and amphibians will be negligible.

9.10 No badger setts will be impacted and potential impacts to foraging/dispersing badgers are

not considered to be significant. Precautionary measures will be set out within the CEMP to

avoid indirect adverse effects on badgers. As a result, effects to badgers at the Site and to

the local badger population are assessed as negligible. Likely residual effects to other

mammals and invertebrates at the Site and the local area are also assessed as negligible.

Operation

9.11 The Backdoor Training Area will be managed by a specific management plan, a draft of

which is appended to the ES. The management plan describes the practices which will be

adopted that will help to protect and enhance the woodland, grassland and scrub habitats

within this area. As a result of the implementation of the Backdoor Training Area

Management Plan, residual effects to the woodland areas and the grassland/scrub mosaic


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associated with this area are considered to be minor beneficial for the woodland and

negligible for the grassland/scrub mosaic. Residual effects for other habitats at the Site are

considered to be of negligible significance.

9.12 As with the construction phase, likely significant effects to statutory and non -statutory

wildlife sites within proximity to the Site have been assessed as negligible.

9.13 In terms of protected species, provided that a suitable lighting scheme is designed and

implemented it is considered likely that residual effects to roosting and commuting/foraging

bats at the Site can be reduced to negligible.

9.14 Subject to the ongoing appropriate management of reptile areas, as outlined within the

Reptile Mitigation Strategy and Backdoor Training Area Management Plan, residual impacts

to reptile populations at the Site during the operational phase of Development are also


9.15 With proposed landscaping and provisions within the Backdoor Training Area Management

Plan, residual effects on badgers and other mammals, birds, amphibians and invertebrates

at the Site are considered to be negligible.


9.16 There is limited ecological information available relating to the cumulative schemes although

in almost all cases the proposals require loss of buildings and hard -standing of negligible

impacts to wildlife. Cumulative impacts with regards to habitat loss during the construction

phase relate to loss of semi-natural grassland and tree habitats and buildings used by bats

and nesting birds. However, assuming that each scheme provides appropriate mitigation no

significant cumulative effects are anticipated.

9.17 During the operational phase, the potential for cumulative effects has been identified with

some of the schemes relating to increased visitor pressure to local designated wildlife sites.

Access management strategies have been recommended for two of the cumu lative schemes

because of their proximity to the Folkestone Warren SSSI/LNR and Folkestone and

Etchinghill Escarpment SAC developments to manage recreational impacts to these sites. It

is considered that the presence of the Backdoor Training Area for recreation is anticipated

to absorb recreational pressures from the Development and this coupled with the access

management strategies will ensure cumulative effects on these sites are negligible.

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10.0 WATER RESOURCES AND FLOOD RISK


the environment with respect to water quality, surface water drainage and flood risk for the

construction and operation phases. Foul water drainage has also been considered for the

operational phase. Potential effects to groundwater have been assessed as part of the

assessment of ground conditions.

10.2 There are no streams or drainage ditches located on the Site or adjacent to the Site

boundaries. There are no ponds on the Site, but a number are located in the locality

(although these ponds are not linked in hydrology terms to the Site so were not considered

further in the assessment). The nearest watercourse to the Site is the Seabrook Stream

located approximately 50m to the west. Two unnamed watercourses are located to the east

of the Site (named for the purposes of the assessment as Enbrook Stream/Military Road

Stream). The location of the watercourses can be seen on Figure 14.

10.3 The Site is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk). Historic records show that the Site has not

experienced flooding from fluvial, tidal, surface water, or groundwater sources in the past.

The Site is therefore considered to be at low overall flood risk.

Construction

10.4 Water will be needed for various construction activities. Construction water supplies will be

taken from local mains water infrastructure. Available spare capacity in the local water

supply has not been assessed, but in relation to the wider supply area (i.e. the Folkestone

conurbation) the construction water demand will be of low magnitude and is considered will

have negligible impact on water resources.

10.5 With the implementation of the proposed pollution prevention measures implemented

through the CEMP and the surface water drainage system to be installed as part of the

Development, effects on water quality, and surface water drainage during construction

would be negligible. In terms of flood risk, this will be managed during the construction

phase through the drainage system and flood routing to direct floodwater to areas of low

vulnerability. As such, the effect of the construction of the Development on flood risk is


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10.6 During the operation of the Development, assuming that the measures integrated into the

design of the Development and recommended within the Flood Risk Assessment are

implemented, there would be a negligible effect on water quality and surface water

drainage. No overall increase in foul water flow is anticipated as a result of the

Development and effects are therefore likely to be negligible.

10.7 With regard to flood risk, the surface water drainage system has been designed to manage

surface water runoff for up to the 1% annual exceedance probability (AEP) storm event with

an additional 30% allowance for climate change in accordance with criteria set out in

planning policy. There is potential for increased flood risk from extreme storm events which

will be managed through flood routing to direct flooding to areas of low vulnerability.

However, the residual effect of flood risk from an extreme storm event is considered to be

of minor adverse significance.


10.8 The assumption has been made in the cumulative assessment that as with the Development,

each scheme would be required to mitigate potential effects during the construction and

operational phase on water resources and flood risk. Schemes 1, 2 and 3 (see Table 3 and

Figure 12) are potentially within the hydrological influence of the Development. It is

considered that the scale of these schemes will have only minor impacts on drainage

infrastructure and flood risk and it is anticipated that surface water drainage sy stems will be

installed by each scheme. It is therefore anticipated there will be no significant cumulative

effects on water quality, surface water drainage and flood risk.

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11.0 GROUND CONDITIONS


the environment with respect to ground conditions and contamination.

11.2 A Geo-environmental Site Assessment has been produced for the Site and the assessment

has involved researching historic mapping and records of pollution events to determine

whether the Site would be likely to have a high level of contamination.

11.3 The assessment has identified some ‘hotspots’ of contamination on the Site comprising

organic contaminants (see Figure 15). A number of areas could not be investigated due to

security and access constraints and there remains a possibility that localised areas of

contamination could be encountered in these locations. Given the relatively long period of

occupation of the Site by the military and the potential for the Garrison to have been

targeted during World War II (WWII) the Site is considered to be at low risk from

unexploded ordnance (UXO).

11.4 There is a Principal aquifer2 located under the Site and information provided by the

Environment Agency indicates that the northern training field of Risborough Barracks lies

within a designated Zone 3 Source Protection Zone (SPZ) 3.

Construction Phase

11.5 An Options Appraisal and detailed Remediation Method Statement (RMS) will be prepared

which will specify the mitigation measures required. Prior to construction further

investigation will also be required to assess areas that have not been fully investigat ed,

where the potential for contamination at the Site may exist.

11.6 Mitigation measures would be implemented to identify and remove all storage tanks, identify

and remove contamination hot spots and add a clean soil cover so that the conditions a re

appropriate for development.

11.7 A mitigation strategy will be included in the CEMP setting out procedures should any to deal

with UXO objects of concern be encountered during the construction phase.

2These are layers of rock or drift deposits that have high intergranular and/or fracture permeability - meaning they usually provide a high level of water storage. They may support water supply and/or river base flow on a strategic scale. 3 Source Protection Zones (SPZs) are defined for groundwater sources such as wells, boreholes and springs used for public drinking water supply. These zones show the risk of contamination from any activities that might cause pollution in the area. The closer the activity, the greater the risk.

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11.8 With the implementation of the mitigation measures set out above and compliance with

industry standard codes of practice it is considered there will be negligible effects on site

workers, controlled waters (surface and groundwater), neighbouring properties and

residents.


11.9 As with the constriction phase, with the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined

above there will no residual adverse effects relating to the completed Development, residual

effects on controlled waters, humans, flora and fauna are considered to be negligible.


11.10 It is considered that there will be no cumulative effects on ground conditions resulting from

the Development and the cumulative schemes considered as part of the assessment as such

effects are site specific and independent of other sites in the area.

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12.0 TRANSPORT AND ACCESS

12.1 An assessment has been undertaken of the likely significant effects of the Development with

respect to transport and access. The baseline characteristics of the surrounding highway

network show that in close proximity to the Development, traffic flows are not excessive.

However, there are busy roads on the wider network where the traffic flows are identified

as being more significant. In particular, Horn Street Bridge has been identified as a location

where traffic is delayed due to the fact that at present, no traffic management measures are

in place to appropriately manage traffic flow across the bridge. This contributes to delay

and congestion at some times of the day.

12.2 The latest available accident data indicates that there are no safety issues in the area

surrounding the Site. There are good facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport

users which indicate that the Site is in a sustainable location.

12.3 The topics considered in the assessment comprise:

Severance;

Driver Delay;

Pedestrian Delay;

Pedestrian Amenity;

Fear and Intimidation; and

Accidents and Safety

Construction

12.4 An estimate has been made of the likely traffic generation during construction based on

experience of similar developments and includes Heavy Goods Vehicles and construction

workers travelling to and from the Site. The assessment has shown that with the

implementation of a Construction Traffic Management Plan which includes details of

identified ‘permitted routes’ for construction traffic, traffic management measures and the

CEMP, there will be a negligible effect on public transport and all other aspects of the

highway network set out above.

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12.5 A Residential Travel Plan has been prepared for the Development which includes measures

and targets to reduce unsustainable travel in order to reduce the transportation effec ts of

the operation of the Development as far as possible . A number of offsite highway works are

also proposed to improve the operation of a number of junctions in order to mitigate

against the impact of the Development on traffic levels and driver delay. The Development

will also provide new accesses to the Site from Horn Street Bridge, Horn Street junction

with Cheriton High Street, Church Road and access to St Martins Plain.

12.6 Nevertheless, during the operation of the Development there will be an increase in cars

using local roads and it is considered that whilst the offsite highway improvements will have

beneficial effects on the wider highway network, the increase in traffic will result in a minor

adverse effect on the local highway network. It is also considered that there will be minor

adverse effects on severance, driver delay, pedestrian delay, and pedestrian amenity . There

will be negligible effects on accidents and safety and fear and intimidation.

12.7 With regard to effects on public transport, it has been agreed that a diversion of the

existing main bus routes 71, 72, and 73 from Church Road via Royal Military Avenue, North

road, and Pond Hill Road would be made to serve the Development and the surrounding

area. It is considered that the increased patronage, from the Development and from

existing residential areas that will experience an improved bus service, will result in

improved service viability. The effect of the Development on public transport is therefore

considered to be minor beneficial.


12.8 Mitigation measures including careful design, implementation of construction phase best

practice methods, the inclusion of a Construction Traffic Management Plan and the

Residential Travel Plan will help to reduce adverse cumulative effects. The cumulative

construction traffic effect is considered to be temporary and of negligible significance, due

to the management of construction vehicles anticipated during the construction phase,

along with the employment of best practice construction techniques which will seek to

minimise adverse effects.

12.9 The operational traffic associated with the cumulative schemes is included within the traffic

data used in the main assessment, as committed development is considered in the

application of the growth factors that are applied to baseline traffic flows.

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13.0 AIR QUALITY

13.1 The ES has included an assessment of the likely significant effects of the Development on

the environment with respect to air quality for the construction and operational phases.

Recent air quality monitoring data indicates that there are no exceedences of the air quality

objectives for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) or particulate matter (PM10) in the area. As a

consequence, there are no Air Quality Management Areas4 (AQMAs) in the District.

Construction

13.2 During the construction phase, as there will be limited construction traffic a detailed

assessment of construction traffic on air quality has not been undertaken. Air quality during

the construction phase is likely to be mainly affected by dust and particulate matter (PM 10)

generated by demolition and construction activities. However, through good site practice

and the implementation of suitable mitigation measures through the CEMP, the effect of

dust releases will be effectively mitigated resulting in an insignificant effect on air quality.

Operation

13.3 There will be a small increase in traffic associated with the completed Development, which

is predicted to result in an insignificant effect on local concentrations of nitrogen dioxide

(NO2), and fine particulate matter .

Cumulative Effects

13.4 The three schemes located closest to the Site have the potential to result in cumulative dust

effects. However, the assumption has been made in the cumulative assessment that as with

the Development, each scheme would be required to mitigate potential effects from dust

during construction. The cumulative effect of constructing the schemes on air quality is

therefore anticipated to be insignificant provided that all schemes adopt appropriate

mitigation measures.

13.5 The baseline traffic used for the assessment of the completed traffic on air quality accounts

for the traffic likely to be generated from the cumulative schemes. As such, cumulative

4 An Air Quality Management Area is a defined area by virtue of Section 82(3) of the Environment Act 1995, where it appears that the air quality objectives prescribed under the UK Air Quality Strategy will not be achieved. In these areas, a Local Authority must designate Air Quality Management Areas, within which an Action Plan can be proposed to secure improvements in air quality so that prescribed air quality objectives can be achieved.

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effects from traffic emissions have been taken into account in the main assessment and the

effect on local concentrations of NO 2 and PM10 will be insignificant.

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14.0 NOISE AND VIBRATION

14.1 The Site has been assessed for its suitability for Development in terms of the current noise

and vibration environment. The general noise climate at the Site was dominated by

background road traffic noise from the M20 motorway. Regular trains passing also

contribute to the noise climate particularly on the north side of Site.

Construction

14.2 Noise and vibration associated with demolition and construction activities will occur during

the construction phase. Mitigation measures, which will be implemented through the CEMP,

will ensure that the effect of noise and vibration during construction of the Development on

nearby sensitive receptors is reduced. However, temporary noise effects on nearby sensitive

receptors are anticipated to range from negligible to minor adverse. Vibration effects will be

negligible.


14.3 With regard to the suitability of the Site for residential development, the assessment has

found that to achieve a suitable level of noise for residents inside their homes, proposed

residential properties located along Church Road/North Road and residential properties

located in the north of the Site close to the railway line will require specific glazing and an

additional means of ventilation (as windows may need to remain closed).

14.4 In order to meet with the noise criteria for gardens, it is anticipated that for the outline

elements of the Development, buildings and gardens will need to be designed and

orientated to shield garden areas from noise associated with road traffi c so an acceptable

external noise environment is achieved. With regard to the detailed elements of the

Development (Phase 1a and Phase 1b) the modelling undertaken demonstrates that the

noise guidance threshold is likely to be met.

14.5 The effect of traffic associated with operation of the Development has been assessed and it

is anticipated that there will be a negligible increase in road traffic noise experienced at

existing noise sensitive receptors located close to the surrounding roads. Noise from

building service plant, playground noise associated with the proposed primary school and

noise from the sports pitches have all been assessed as negligible. Effects on vibration from

the operation of the Development is also considered to be negligible.

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Cumulative Effects

14.6 It has been assumed that each cumulative scheme will implement mitigation measures to

control noise and vibration egress. This will serve to reduce the cumulative impact, if any.

The majority of the cumulative schemes are also not close enough to the Site to have the

potential to cause cumulative noise and/or vibration effects at nearest sensitive receivers if

they were to be constructed concurrently. Consequently the cumulative impact is considered

to be negligible.

14.7 The baseline traffic used for the assessment of the completed traffic on noise and vibration

accounts for the traffic likely to be generated from the cumulative schemes. As such,

cumulative effects on road traffic noise have been taken into account in the main

assessment summarised above.

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Shorncliffe Heights (Shorncliffe Garrison) · 2.9 The Redoubt (a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM)) is positioned in the south east of the Site to the south and west of West Road in