Site N04: Addition to Land Adjacent to Sandrock Park

Object

Representation ID: 3823

Received: 16/08/2012

we kneed open spaces like this one.

Comment

Representation ID: 4571

Received: 17/08/2012

No specific recommendations

Comment

Representation ID: 4597

Received: 13/08/2012

Transport comments - Proposed extension to the site does not alter Highway Authority view. Main issue is capacity of the Ridge - any application would be required to contribute to capacity including complementary measures in association with Link Road.

Comment

Representation ID: 4599

Received: 13/08/2012

Historic Environment comments - This is an area which lies within an Archaeological Notification Area (ANA) defining the historic meeting point of roads of prehistoic and Roman date, running from the north and along the Ridge. The HER contains a record of a Roman coin being found within the site boundaries. The area is adjacent to former medieval settlements to west and south east with Listed Buildings and a Scheduled Monument (Old St Helens Church). Appropriate assessment and evaluation survey would be required to understand the potential archaeological interest in advance of decision making on any proposed development.

Comment

Representation ID: 4601

Received: 13/08/2012

Landscape comments - This area would have some capacity for development as it is not very sensitive visually or for its landscape character. The surrounding trees are important in the local landscape and for screening the site. These would need to be retained, protected and properly managed as part of any development proposal.

A constraint to development would be finding as access point that does not require substantial removal of trees. This would require a detailed survey of trees and their condition to find the least damaging way into the site.

Comment

Representation ID: 4602

Received: 13/08/2012

Ecology comments - The additional area abuts an SNCI (St Helens Wood) and the trees and hedgerows around the boundary of the site provide good connectivity. The SNCI is a large ancient woodland site, part of which is also designated as a LNR. The adjacent SNCI should be protected and the boundary trees and hedgerows should be retained and protected.

Comment

Representation ID: 4789

Received: 17/08/2012

There is insufficient underground sewerage capacity to serve this development. This is not a constraint to development provided the connection is made to the nearest point with adequate capacity. This must be mentioned in site specific policy.

Development design should also avoid building over existing water supply and wastewater infrastructure, and allow for 6-13m easements/diversions where necessary. Suggested additional text provided.