Whitemoor Garden Village by Tarmac

An opportunity for a new sustainable development

Development Prospectus January 2020

Contents 1 Introduction

2 The Site and its Strategic Context

3 The Vision and Concept for the Site

4 Shaping the Garden Village

5 Delivering Whitemoor Garden Village

6 Community Governance and Stewardship 50 7 Conclusion

Foreword

On behalf of Tarmac Trading Ltd (Tarmac), this Development Prospectus is submitted to the Lichfield Local Plan Review Preferred Options consultation in respect of Whitemoor Garden Village, a potential new sustainable development at Alrewas Quarry. It has been prepared by David Lock Associates in association with David Tucker Associates, Patrick Parsons, Sirius Environmental and MJCA. This prospectus has been submitted alongside representations to the Lichfield Local Plan Review Preferred Options (January 2020) and will be used to continue engagement with partners, local authorities and technical stakeholders. More detailed results of studies will follow on in the coming months and will form part of an updated version to be submitted with the pre-submission draft of the Lichfield Local Plan Review (expected Summer 2020).

Whitemoor Garden Village Vision

The Vision By 2040 Whitemoor Garden Village will be an accessible, healthy and welldesigned place. It will be connected to Lichfield and Birmingham through a new railway station and other high quality public transport services. It will support the neighbouring National Memorial Arboretum with new infrastructure and complementary uses and, indirectly, through new green spaces and design reflecting the arboretumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s importance. Whitemoor Garden Village will support neighbouring villages at Alrewas and Fradley through new community uses, open spaces and acting as a catalyst to deliver new linkages and public transport. Approximately 1,500 new homes will meet market, affordable and specialist needs, including those of former armed services personnel. New business space, infrastructure, and high quality green spaces will be provided. An innovative approach to managing energy, waste and water will ensure a low carbon and environmentally responsible community. Local facilities and green space are managed by and for the benefit of those who live and work in the village.

1 Introduction

This Development Prospectus is submitted on behalf Tarmac Trading Ltd (Tarmac) to Lichfield District Council in relation to the opportunity for a new settlement at Alrewas Quarry, north east of Lichfield (Whitemoor Garden Village). The purpose is to set out the case for Whitemoor Garden Village and support an ongoing dialogue with key stakeholders and to support representations to Lichfield Local Plan Review. In the next sections the following is covered: > The site and its strategic context (Section 2); > Emerging vision and design concepts (Section 3); > Technical and environmental update (Section 4); > Delivering the Garden Village (Section 5); and > Community governance and stewardship (Section 6). Tarmac and its predecessor companies have extracted sand and gravels in the Alrewas area for about fifty years and is proud of the legacy it has bestowed to the area through its positive approach to restoration and after uses. This has included offering land to the National Memorial Arboretum on a 999 year peppercorn rent and the creation of Croxall Lakes Nature Reserve. Whitemoor Garden Village would be the next chapter in Tarmac’s ambitions to leave a positive social and environmental legacy for the area.

“The relationship between National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) and Tarmac has been established since 1998 with the granting by Tarmac to The National Memorial Arboretum Company a 999 year lease under which NMA occupy the Arboretum. However, this was only the start of the partnership which, since then, has seen the arboretum develop to become the nationally significant attraction it is today. Having undergone some 20 years of work in establishing the Arboretum we are now also thinking about how we build on what has been achieved and further positioning the Arboretum as the nation’s year round place of Remembrance. This will rely on welcoming our visitors to the site in a more consistent and sustainable way, developing facilities further and providing visitors and residents with opportunities and events which will inspire them to visit more regularly and stay longer in the area when they do. We have been working with Tarmac as they have developed their own proposals for the next phase of the use of their landholding and have a number of common aims, in particular, the facilitating much better access to the NMA and providing an opportunity for integration and connectivity with both the existing community in Alrewas, and the new community to be created at Whitemoor Garden Village, are goals that we are supportive of and we look forward to continuing our cooperation with Tarmac as they take these proposals forward.” Phillipa Rawlinson, Managing Director National Memorial Arboretum

Whitemoor Garden Village would be the next chapter in Tarmacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambitions to leave a positive social and environmental legacy for the area

2 The Site and its Strategic Context Site Location The site is located to the east of the A38 (T), about 7.5km north east of Lichfield and 10km south west of Burton upon Trent (Grid reference SK174142). There are a range of different uses adjoining the site. The National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) is immediately to the north east of the site. Alrewas village is to the north west, Fradley village to the south west and Whitemoor Lakes Centre (outdoor pursuits centre) is to the south east (on previously quarried land). There are also haulage and motor businesses immediately to the west of the site. The River Tame runs to the east of the site and its confluence with the River Trent is to the north of the NMA. Figure 2.1 shows the location of the site. The site straddles the A513, which connects to the A38 (T) and Croxall Road which cross the site and forms the main access for the NMA. There are also a number of smaller roads crossing the site such as Ridget Lane and Roddige Lane. The South Staffordshire rail line (running between Lichfield and Burton), which is in non-passenger use, runs to the north-west of the site and further to the east runs the Birmingham to Derby main line. There are a number of bus services which use the A38 (T) axis and connect to Lichfield and Burton. The proposed HS2 phase 1 and 2 line also lies approximately 10 km to the south west of the site, although no stations are planned on this section. It is proposed to be running trains by 2031 (subject to the current Government Review).

Fig 2.1 Location of the Site

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Site Description Regarding the nature of the site itself, the ‘red line’ boundary, Figure 2.2, has been primarily defined by Tarmac’s freehold ownership, although Tarmac benefits from additional land interests in adjoining areas. Sand and gravel has been extracted at Alrewas Quarry since the 1970s and is currently being worked across an area that gained planning permission in May 2017. Minerals processing occurs north of Croxall Road, along with other related activities, including a ready mix concrete plant, aggregates bagging and recycling.

The Site is 98ha in area. Those areas that have not yet undergone extraction are agricultural fields with trees and hedgerows along the field boundaries. Some areas that have been extracted but not yet filled contain standing water. A conveyor is in place linking the extraction areas to the mineral processing plant to the north. The site can be considered as ‘least environmental value’ as referred to by the NPPF paragraph 171. It is also in an area where there is current industrial and tourism activity. Figure 2.3 shows a recent photograph of the site.

Fig 2.3 View looking south across the site 11

Strategic context Alrewas Quarry is well placed strategically for the creation of a new Garden Village with strong economic and physical outward links. It is located within a transport corridor connecting Derby and Burton to Lichfield. The corridor between Lichfield and Burton is characterised by a number of smaller settlements, employment areas and the NMA which attracts about 250,000 visitors each year. There is the potential for a new Garden Village to act as a catalyst for infrastructure improvements and improved connectivity between existing homes and jobs and for people to access Lichfield and onwards to Birmingham. A key opportunity is to facilitate the reopening of the South Staffordshire line for passengers by safeguarding land for a new station. This is a strategic priority in the West Midlands Rail Executive

30-year Investment Strategy and Staffordshire Rail Strategy (draft) 2016. Development at Alrewas Quarry will also help to justify the upgrade of the A38 to an expressway as sought by Midlands Connect, as well as offer the potential to drive transformative change in public transport services. The site is well placed to contribute to a green infrastructure and biodiversity strategy. Over 50% of the site would be restored to, and maintained as green infrastructure, creating green networks running east to west and connecting with other habitats along the Tame and Trent river corridors as well as the National Forest which lies to the north east of the site. Figures 2.4 and 2.5 show the potential connectivity of the site.

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Constraints and Opportunities Most of the site has been or will be subject to mineral extraction or related activities. Importantly, there are not considered to be any constraints or designations on or adjoining the site that preclude future development and cannot be addressed through the design process or appropriate local mitigation. Importantly the site is not within the Green Belt or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; and there are no SSSIs or irreplaceable habitats on or adjoining the site.

Other constraints or designations on and in the vicinity of the site comprise: > Public footpaths crossing the site (Fradley and Streethay 10 & 40 and Alrewas 54 (a)) as well as public highways. These can be incorporated into the master plan for the site. > Areas on the eastern side falling within both Flood Zone 2 (up to 1 in 100 risk of annual flooding) and Flood Zone 3 (1 in 100 or greater). The majority of the site falls within Flood Zone 1. Tarmac has commissioned hydraulic modelling to provide a more precise and up to date understanding of the flood zones but also to inform final landforms and achieve a sustainable drainage strategy. > There is a listed mile post within the site (Grade II) and a listed building just to the south (Roddige Farmhouse, Grade II). Both will be retained and, in the case of the house, retained in an appropriate green space and setting area. > The site lies within a Minerals Safeguarding Area in the Staffordshire Waste and Minerals Local Plan 2001-2031. The mineral deposits have been or are being extracted and development will therefore not sterilise the mineral resource. > The River Mease Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and SSSI lie about 1.2km to the east of the site, the site lies within the 8-15 km zone of influence on the Cannock Chase SAC Croxall Lakes Nature Reserve lies immediately to the east. There is also a local wildlife site associated with the established hedgerow along the A513. All will be considered through an ecological assessment and biodiversity strategy for the site. > An Air Quality Management Area is designated along the A38.

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3 The Vision and Concept for the Site

Fig 3.1 Illustrative aerial view of illustrative master plan 16

Development Principles To achieve the vision of Whitemoor Garden Village, key design and development principles have been drafted to act as a longer term reference guide to follow. These will be tested and further developed through future engagement with local and technical stakeholders:

An indicative master plan has been prepared which illustrates how the vision and principles can be delivered on the site (Fig 3.2). The key land use ingredients of the concept include:

> A variety of new homes will be built for people of different incomes, tenure choices and specific needs, including older people and former armed service personnel through innovative tenure models we describe as Homesteads and Hamlets.

> approximately 1,500 new homes (mix of C3 and C2 uses);

> A mix of uses will support day to day needs of the community and be complementary to the National Memorial Arboretum.

> uses associated with the neighbouring NMA, including a hotel, specialist housing and employment/workshop space; > village centre with space for community spaces, shops, cafĂŠs and other services;

> Healthy and active lifestyles will be supported through new green space, cycle and pedestrian routes and new community uses.

> new green open spaces for recreation, wildlife and sustainable drainage;

> Imaginative use of green space, water and public art will extend the spirit of the NMA throughout the site.

> a new primary school site (up to two form entry);

> Biodiversity net gain will be achieved through establishing two main green corridors, connecting habitats though and on the edge of the site and new planting and habitat creation.

> safeguarded land for a new rail station and Park&Ride facility;

> Sustainable public transport will be supported through actively supporting the reopening of the South Staffordshire line, safeguarding land for a new rail station and working with operators to provide improved bus services.

> new pedestrian and cycle routes within the site and connecting beyond; and > new accesses from the A513, key roads through the site and other supporting infrastructure.

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The emerging master plan The emerging master plan demonstrates how the development of Whitemoor Garden Village at Alrewas can not only provide much needed new homes but how it can be the catalyst improved integration of the NMA into its local context. The development will support the both the community in the existing village of Alrewas, fix the landscape and character context for the setting of the NMA, as well as enable the NMA to continue to grow and flourish as a visitor destination.

The focus of the Garden Village is the new Village Centre. It will of course provide the facilities that are required to support the new residents, including education, community meeting places local heath and shops. It has the capacity however to provide support to the neighbouring communities within Alrewas and the NMA. The positive relationship that has developed between the NMA and the villagers at Alrewas has highlighted the potential for even better and closer integration. From simply using and enjoying the facilities that each offer, to making it easier and more convenient to travel to work. This integration will not only be achieved by the provision of enhanced facilities between the two existing places but by the creation of a new centre in the Garden Village where facilities can be provided, and all communities and visitors alike can meet and share. A further benefit of the village centre is to enhance the visitor experience to the approach to the NMA, making core requirements like navigation and wayfinding better and by working in partnership with the NMA offering the ancillary and complementary uses and activities.

The master plan identifies a potential location for a new rail station on the South Staffordshire line. Preliminary studies identified a number of alternative locations on land controlled by Tarmac. In this way the Master Plan future proofs the potential for more sustainable access to both the new development and to the NMA. An important component of the master plan is the provision and creation of places to work alongside places to live. We have been inspired by projects such as the RBLIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centenary Village at Aylesford in Kent. There is a unique opportunity to co-locate employment and social enterprise in the environs of the NMA and to strengthen the image and identity of a place which recognizes and supports the contribution of the armed service personnel. In the same way the Garden Village will contain a wide variety of residential accommodation, some tailored to the special needs of ex armed services personnel as well as providing a broad range of homes for the diverse and varied needs of a new community.

Potential safeguarding land for new rail station

The built environment is only one part of the story. The new village sits within an interesting and everchanging natural environment. The establishment of the Arboretum, in the context of the National Forest, reflects the value of place making with the natural environment as well as the recognized benefits of tree planting to address climate change. Equally the site lies on the edge of an extensive Flood Plain and the master plan will include measures to enhance and increase the tree stock and well as address flood management diligently and creatively.

Best Practice Examples There are a number of examples around the country of community models which are designed to offer support and rehabilitation for retired service men and women. We have set out case studies for two of these below. In particular we have been in regular dialogue with RBLI in Kent and what we have learned from our discussions with them and others has informed the master planning process.

Our Enterprise, Redrow Homes and the Wilton Community Land Trust Partnership Erskine House, Wilton, Salisbury Erskine House, is located on the former HQ Land Forces site in Wilton near Salisbury. The development of the old Erskine Barracks is a partnership between Our Enterprise, Redrow Homes and the Wilton Community Land Trust. Erskine House hosts 44 high-quality contemporary studio, one- and twobedroom flats that accommodate ex forces personnel whilst they undertake the Entrain Space program. Entrain Space is a residential program of personalised enterprise training and support for veterans and service leavers, lasting up to two years. Erskine House is being delivered as part of the wider project at Wilton, which links the work with veterans and the local community for the benefit of both. An Enterprise Hub is under development at Wilton and will offer a wide range of services to veterans, local people and local businesses. Business incubation, serviced offices, and an upskilling hub will be key facilities and services offered. The new Enterprise Hub should be open and operational in 2021. In addition, as part of the offer at Wilton, a Café located next to Erskine House is scheduled to be open early 2020 and will be used as part of the Entrain Space programme as well as open to the wider community.

Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) The Centenary Village, Aylesford, Kent The Centenary Village vision began in 2015 when RBLI launched their ‘Improving Lives Every Day’ strategy. The development of 24 new one- and two-bedroom homes for the Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) in Aylesford, Kent were built for wounded and sick war veterans and their families, all with special adaptations to make the lives of those with disabilities easier. The housing provides accommodation for those who are not in need of care but do require these specialist facilities. The two buildings within the project, named Victory House and Invictus Games House are the first phase in the charity’s master plan to build a Centenary Village. The overall master plan intends to create a small sustainable community for ex-forces personnel. It is close to the Royal British Legion Village where a variety of welfare, health care, employment and other support services are available, as well as 80 houses and bungalows. The project is a key part of the RBLI’s offering. Their vision is to support the Armed Forces, people with disabilities and people who are unemployed. They seek to improve lives every day by inspiring those they help and supporting them to find work and lead independent lives.

4 Shaping the Garden Village Technical and Environmental Update

Ground Conditions and Minerals

A technical team has been instructed by Tarmac to assess how a sustainable garden village can be achieved with the least environmental impact and offer wider environmental and infrastructure benefits. Work is on-going in the following areas:

Detailed drilling surveys and mineral workings themselves have proved the presence of an almost continuous spread of terrace sand and gravels underlying the whole of the current site overlying approximately 180m of Keuper Marl which is composed of red marls with occasional sandy bands. Mineral deposit thickness (from these boreholes) ranges between 0.4 metres and 7 metres, averaging just over 3 metres, shallowing from north to south.

> Ground conditions and minerals (Sirius Environmental); > Flood Risk & Hydraulic modelling (MJCA/JBA Consulting); > Transport (David Tucker Associates);and > Ecology, Utilities, Renewable Energy, Noise and air quality (all Patrick Parsons). A summary position of the work for each technical area is set out in the following sections. The technical work will be further advanced for the Regulation 19 consultation and this Development Prospectus will be updated at this stage.

The quarrying operations at Alrewas Quarry are well established and comprise the extraction of in-situ high quality sand and gravel deposits both north and south of the A513 and Old Croxall Road. The area to the north of the Old Croxall Road includes the operational plant site area and silt lagoons. The current operational area of the site known as the Whitemoor Haye extension is located to the south of the A513 and east of Barley Green Lane. Current land uses on site comprise the following elements: > restored mineral workings; > areas undergoing mineral extraction; > areas in the process of final restoration; > areas within which sand and gravel remain to be extracted; > ancillary and administrative facilities, including mineral processing; > plant and site access; and > mobile plant compound, stocking area and offices.

Phased Mineral Working Restoration Development Proposals The mineral operations at the site are currently taking place in what is shown as Phase 3 of the approved phased working plan. A planning application for an extension to mineral extraction operations to the south, together with a revision to the phased working plan is currently being considered by Staffordshire County Council as Mineral Planning Authority. The restoration proposals associated with the existing planning permission and southern extension planning application involve the infilling of the mineral void with inert material to achieve a restoration to agriculture. The infilling operation follows the same sequence as the mineral extraction phasing. The proposed Garden Village development would be focused on creating development platforms in mineral extraction phases 1, 2, 6 and 7 shown on the Outline Working Plan (Figure 4.1) by infilling or part infilling the quarried areas through placement of inert materials regulated under an Environmental Permit to achieve development formation levels that are similar, or very comparable with, the original ground levels. Infilling operations would be in the same sequence and follow on from mineral extraction operations, apart from Phase 6B and 6C where Phase 6C would be infilled prior to 6B in order to facilitate access and services installation and avoid delaying the phased release of these development areas. For ease of reference, the development platform infilling sequence in Mineral Phases 1,2,6 and 7 have been broken down into Development Phases D1 through to D6, as illustrated on Figure 4.2 overleaf. infilling will commence in area D1 (operational phase 1) and then proceed to phase 3A then following on behind the mineral extraction. From phase 3A onward the operations are on third party land which is outside of the current development envelope outlined in this prospectus. The infilling returns to Tarmac freehold land, and the first phase of development of the garden village in phase D2. All of the third party infilling, as well as the initial infilling of phase D1 is anticipated to be complete by mid 2025.

By this time mineral extraction operations in Phases 6B and 6C will have also been completed, effectively concluding the currently permitted mineral extraction activities south of the A513. Thereafter infill operations in Development Phases D2 and D3 will commence, with both of these phases being completed by the end of 2026. It is possible that the release of land for residential construction start could take place earlier that this date if a staged plot release approach is adopted within Phase D3. Therefore, the estimated earliest date that land will be released for residential development being the end of 2026, can be considered to be conservative. However, as set out in Section 5, it is assumed the land will be ready, including an access road, by June 2027. Final development levels will be determined by a detailed assessment of flood risk and any variation to proposed levels is likely to be minor in nature and undertaken to minimise flood risk potential and incorporate sustainable drainage (SuDs) practices, with no net loss to any working floodplain storage.

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Infill design an engineering requirements In-filling operations will be undertaken in accordance with sequence and infill rates envisaged by the southern mineral extension application and would be strictly controlled and regulated by an Environmental Permit. The Environmental Permitting process will consider dewatering, stability, the potential requirement for installation of an artificially established geological barrier, and the compaction requirements for the inert waste soils, to achieve the required development platform objectives. In order to ensure that the final development platforms are suitable for the residential and commercial development after use, fill material will be placed to an appropriate specification under controlled conditions. The shallow (less than 3m) to medium (3m to 10m) depths of fill required for this development, are well within the boundaries of previous successful residential and commercial developments of this nature. Comprehensive guidance on the correct use of recycled and secondary construction fill materials in residential construction has been published by NHBC, and guidance on the use of industrial wastes as fill materials in building and civil engineering is given in BSâ&#x20AC;Ż6543:1985. Inert restoration materials (quarry backfill, QBF) will comprise soils and construction or demolition materials (or similar) that will be imported into the area following the completion of quarrying operations in each phase, these materials will be supplemented by overburden and mineral wastes from the existing extraction operation. There are many examples of residential development on non-engineered, as well as engineered, fill, the most appropriate and cost effective infill placement and foundation solution will be determined at the detailed engineering design stage, and may vary from phase to phase depending on fill depth, void configuration, infill material properties and proposed afteruse.

Options for ground and foundation treatment and design may include standard techniques such as: > engineered compaction of fill on placement; > temporary surcharging (pre-loading); > post fill dynamic compaction, rapid impact compaction, impact rolling; and > penetrative ground improvement techniques: piles, vibro-stone columns, vibro concrete columns, vibro compaction. All of the above are standard ground improvement techniques which are regularly employed on development projects involving construction on made ground/infill or where natural ground conditions (e.g. silt or peat) dictate. Table 4.1 shows estimated completion of landforms in different areas.

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Flood Risk & Hydraulic modelling Introduction & Context

Raising of ground levels

MJCA has reviewed the information that is currently available on the local hydrology and flood risk at and in the vicinity of the site. Detailed hydraulic modelling work is being undertaken JBA Consulting, and this work is ongoing. The purpose of the hydraulic modelling is to provide updated and more detailed information on the risk from flooding from the River Trent and River Tame in the vicinity of the site and from tributaries crossing the site which may be relevant to flood risk locally and which are not included in the existing hydraulic models. Findings of the preliminary assessment by MJCA are available now, but full results of the hydraulic modelling are expected to be available in February 2020. These will be reviewed by MJCA and the results will be included in a further response.

In the event that localised raising of ground levels is necessary in the floodplain, for example to accommodate transportation infrastructure, proposals for suitable flood compensation storage would be presented. If flood compensation storage is necessary this would be provided on a level for level basis, volume for volume basis and would be designed to minimise any adverse effects identified and insofar as possible provide an overall benefit to flood risk.

Flood Risk A preliminary assessment of flood risk has been undertaken based on the information on hydrology and flood risk which is currently available and the most recent version of the illustrative master plan. The areas of the site shown in Flood Zones 2 and 3 based on the existing models comprise a small minority of the site. The current development proposals follow a sequential approach by steering vulnerable development generally to the parts of the site at lowest risk of flooding (Flood Zone 1). Based on the information reviewed, it is considered that the proposed development would be capable of passing the Sequential Test, a requirement of the NPPF. The magnitude of any flooding associated with high groundwater levels is likely to be small and that any residual risk from groundwater flooding could be managed by specifying ground levels for the restored mineral working areas subject to vulnerable development. Based on the available opportunities afforded by the proposed development in managing surface water runoff from the site in a sustainable manner, there would no significant risk of surface water flooding to the proposed development. Based on the information reviewed, the risk of sewer flooding or reservoir flooding at the site is low. The illustrative master plan will be updated iteratively taking into account the details of the flood modelling as it becomes available. More vulnerable categories of development including residential development will be located within the site in the areas of lowest flood risk consistent with the sequential approach. 30

Surface water management system Detailed proposals are being developed for the design of the surface water management system based on sustainable drainage principles taking into account the local hydrology and hydrogeology. Based on a preliminary assessment of the potential for managing surface water sustainably at the site it is considered that adequate surface water attenuation could be provided within the site and external to the floodplain. It is considered that there is also potential to provide additional capacity for surface water attenuation and/ or floodwater storage in the floodplain which would confer benefit in terms of further reducing the overall development runoff rate and flood risk

Summary comments and next steps Based on the available information on flood risk which has been reviewed, it would be practicable to develop the site for residential development without unacceptable flood risk to site users or increasing flood risk external to the site. Based on the information reviewed at this stage, the proposed development is likely to be deliverable and sustainable. When the results of the hydraulic modelling become available in early 2020 pre-application discussions will be undertaken with the Environment Agency and the Lead Local Flood Authority with regard to agreeing the flood plain extent, a drainage strategy and the approach to undertaking the detailed sitespecific Flood Risk Assessment which would need to accompany a planning application for the proposed development.

Transport and Access Strategy Introduction David Tucker Associates (DTA) has been commissioned to review the highway access, accessibility and highway safety implications and advise on the transport strategy to support the proposals to develop Alrewas Quarry, Staffordshire as a new Garden Village.

Existing context and sustainable development Based on the range of uses proposed described in Section 2 of this prospectus, the Garden Village can achieve a sustainable development capable of delivering efficient travel patterns through a strategy of catering for the day-to-day needs of residents within the new enlarged community (internalisation) and through the development of strong public transport connectivity within the A38/Rykneld Street corridor mirroring the principal desire line for existing journey to work patterns locally. In addition, the neighbouring community at Alrewas is supported by a range of facilities including a primary school, local shops including supermarket and pharmacy, doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dental surgeries, and a petrol filling station. Around 350 people are employed within Alrewas (excluding work from home). Alrewas is also the location of the NMA. There are also substantial employment areas within easy reach of the site at Fradley Park and Branston (within 5km) and at Lichfield. Overall the community has good sustainable travel credentials with the broad range of local facilities and services and the resulting external vehicular traffic generation is low. The proposed Garden Village lies within a strategic regional transport corridor connecting the West Midlands conurbation though Lichfield, Burton to Derby and beyond. Through this corridor are road, rail (and waterway) links: > The A38 is an all-purpose dual carriageway road, part of the Strategic Road Network, and Alrewas is directly served by a grade separated all movements junction onto A38 which performs well in capacity and safety terms. > The South Staffordshire railway line runs parallel to the East of the A38 and the reopening of a station in Alrewas/NMA is planned by 2034 in conjunction with extension of passenger services to Burton-on-Trent.

There is the ability to build on existing public transport services (e.g.. the existing 812 bus between Burton and Lichfield) as well as supporting new rail connectivity.

Opportunity for new railway connectivity There is clear strategic policy support for reestablishing the South Staffordshire railway line for passenger use and for a new railway station in Alrewas/ NMA. It is supported by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) and Staffordshire County Council (SCC) Tarmac can help facilitate the development of the new station by safeguarding land for both the station itself and associated parking. A new station would benefit the existing and future community, bring about modal shift on the A38 through a potential Park and Ride facility and support a modal shift of visitors to the NMA. It will also create greater connectivity with Birmingham - a key employment destination.

2 Lichfield Trent Valley 2 Lichfield Trent Valley 4 Lichfield City 4 Lichfield City 2 Shenstone 2 Shenstone 4 Blake Street 4 Blake Street 4 Butlers Lane 4 Butlers Lane 6 Four Oaks 6 Four Oaks 6 Sutton Coldfield 6 Sutton Coldfield 6 Wylde Green 6 Wylde Green 6 Chester Road 6 Chester Road 6 Erdington 6 Erdington 6 Gravelly Hill 6 Gravelly Hill 6 Aston 6 Aston 2 Duddeston 2 Duddeston 6

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Summary of Transport Strategy Review findings To develop walking and cycling use and balance the mode share within the community to deliver on local and national sustainability, community and environmental benefits, improvements to the pedestrian and cycle connectivity are required and can delivered. In particular, links across the A38 and the railway lines. Pedestrian and cycle enhancements could be further delivered either by the works required to deliver a new railway station at Alrewas or works promoted as part of the wider developments within Alrewas. The existing performance of the A38 junction is good in safety terms and there is sufficient capacity in the current configuration to accommodate the additional traffic arising from the railway station and the level of development proposed. Further improvements to the

Fig 4.3 Rail Services

Taken from West Midlands Rail Executive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Driving a Revolution in Rail Services for West Midlandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2018

A38 junction are deliverable to ensure that potential for future growth, beyond that considered within the initial transport strategy review, is retained to fully take advantage of the accessibility of the community.

Summary comments and next steps In the context of the existing and potential sustainable transport links and proposed mix of uses, the allocation of the site for residential development will be fully consistent with National and Local Planning Policy objectives of achieving sustainable development and growth. DTA will update the transport assessment as and when new information or data becomes available. Tarmac intend to actively consult the local highways authority and Highways England with regards to the transport strategy review work undertaken and agree an approach moving forward.

Ecology Summary of initial findings There is an opportunity to deliver a high-quality proposed development which not only enhances the natural environment and achieves biodiversity net gain but also supports the health and well-being of the end users and the wider community.

There is a railway line intersecting the site and numerous roads between different locations of the site. The NMA is immediately adjacent to the east of the site, and the village of Alrewas is adjacent to the west. There is agricultural land to the north and south.

There is a genuine opportunity to retain and enhance existing habitats, as well as create natural environments throughout the overall proposed Garden Village development. The initial proposals for the development include natural green corridors, enhancing biodiversity within the area whereby the scheme will embrace the natural environment and wildlife.

There are no SSSI, SAC or RAMSAR designations on the site. The River Mease SSSI and SAC designations have been identified approximately 1.2km to the east of the site at its closest point and cover the same area. Habitats identified within 2km of the site include coastal and floodplain grazing marsh (including Croxall Lakes Nature Reserve, managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, which lies to the east on former Tarmac land), good quality semi-improved grassland, lowland meadows, ancient woodland, deciduous woodland, and woodland and parkland BAP priority habitat.

High-level ecological overview findings Patrick Parsonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; high-level ecological overview has been based on aerial imagery, Ordnance Survey maps, data from Staffordshire Ecological Record (SER), the Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) website, supporting information for minerals planning applications on the site and inhouse knowledge at this stage. It is important to recognise that most of the site will be or has been subject to mineral operations. From aerial and OS imagery, at the current time the existing site comprises a mix of active quarry site, grassland, arable fields, woodland, ponds, lakes, hedgerows and other habitats.

Records of protected species and designated sites were requested from SER in January 2020. A number of statutory and non-statutory designated sites are present within 2km of the site boundary. There is one Local Wildlife Site designation within the site boundary, which is for roadside hedgerows along the A513. Records of bats, otter, badger, barn owl and whiteclawed crayfish were provided from SER, all of which had been recorded within the site boundary. Water vole were also recorded within 2km of the site boundary. A full Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA), further species-specific surveys and an Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) will be prepared and made available at the relevant stage of development.

There is a genuine opportunity to retain and enhance existing habitats, as well as create natural environments throughout the overall proposed Garden Village development.

Utilities Introduction A high-level Utilities and Foul Water overview has found that there are existing utilities which will need to remain following the development but these can be accommodated by the proposed master plan without the need to implement diversions. The locations of exiting utilities within and around the proposed development site have been obtained from the utility providers and these have been used to produce a utility constraints plan for the overall site. There is evidence to suggest that adequate infrastructure within and around the site exists to service the development, and at this stage the site can be considered deliverable in respect of utilities. Formal enquiries associated with all of the utilities have been submitted to the relevant utility providers, which includes anticipated loading and usage requirements associated with the proposed Garden Village development, to allow them to undertake a capacity assessment of existing infrastructure, as well as consider any diversionary or reinforcement works, in which to supply the development.

Electricity There is an existing high voltage (11kV) underground supply which enters the northern portion of the site via Croxall Road and this continues along Barley Green Lane, across the junction with the A513 and to the quarry works next to Whitemoor Haye Cottage. The service continues parallel with Ridget Lane and turns just prior to reaching the A513 before following the western boundary of the site and linking to a 11kV overhead cable. A section of the overhead service extends a short distance into the site and crosses the railway line, truck centre and A38. A low voltage electric service cable also enters the north of the site at Croxall Road and serves the properties at this location and the signal box.

Western Power Distributions (WPD) have been contacted regarding the Alrewas Quarry proposal. WPD have confirmed that following a review of the development and a desktop analysis of their network, the required electrical supply (6,431kVA) can be provided to the site using two 11kV feeds originating from the Lichfield Primary feeding site load which is located in Netherstowe, 5km to the south west of the proposed development.

Gas A medium pressure gas main runs along the western side of the A38 from which a low-pressure mains network supplies the residential properties on the eastern side of Alrewas and the properties on the eastern side of the A38. A local high pressure main and a national highpressure main cross through the southern portion of the site and these are accommodated by the proposed master plan layout with only roads, car parks, soft landscaping proposed for these areas. Another national high-pressure main crosses the northern tip of the development where soft landscaping is proposed. Cadent Gas have been contacted regarding the Alrewas Quarry proposal, but no response has been received to date. Further information will be provided on the serviceability of the proposed development, once a formal response from Cadent Gas has been received. However, as there is an extensive network of existing gas infrastructure in and around the site, it is anticipated that gas supply to the proposed development will be available.

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PRIVATE RISING MAIN FOUL WATER RISING MAIN COMBINED SEWER EXISTING WATER MAIN LOCATIONS OF ALL UTILITIES ARE APPROXIMATE BASED ON UTILITY NETWORK PLANS. ALL UTILITIES THAT COULD AFFECT THE DEVELOPMENT MUST BE ACCURATELY LOCATED AND SAFE OFFSETS WILL NEED TO BE AGREED WITH ASSET OWNERS. EASEMENT SIZES SHOWN ARE FOR INITIAL GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE TO BE CONFIRMED.

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LOCATIONS OF ALL UTILITIES ARE APPROXIMATE BASED ON UTILITY NETWORK PLANS. ALL UTILITIES THAT COULD AFFECT THE DEVELOPMENT MUST BE ACCURATELY LOCATED AND SAFE OFFSETS WILL NEED TO BE AGREED WITH ASSET OWNERS. EASEMENT SIZES SHOWN ARE FOR INITIAL GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE TO BE CONFIRMED.

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Telecommunications

A 21” water main is shown to run along the western and eastern sides of the A38. In addition, a 63mm supply runs along Croxall Road towards the NMA. Another water service (90mm) is shown to serve an area of the quarry works next to Whitemoor Haye Cottage and a ¾” water main serves Roddige Cottage.

Openreach information shows that the site is served by telecommunication infrastructure which leads from the A38 and along Croxall Road to the NMA and other buildings. Services continue along Croxall Road and Barley Green Lane to its junction with Roddige Lane.

South Staffs Water PLC have been contacted regarding the Alrewas Quarry proposal, but no response has been received to date. Further information will be provided on the serviceability of the proposed development, once a formal response from South Staffs Water PLC has been received. However, as there is an extensive network of existing water infrastructure in and around the site, it is anticipated that water supply to the proposed development will be available.

Due to the presence of existing telecommunication infrastructure around the site it is anticipated that there will be a number of providers who will be able to extend the network to and around the development.

Foul Water A review of the existing sewers within and around the site shows that there is a limited number of public sewer assets within the development site. Foul drainage from the residential area of Alrewas to the west of the A38 discharges into a combined drainage system which ranges in size from 150mm diameter to 300mm diameter as it collects and discharges north, to a pumping station at the northern edge of the village. Flows are pumped via a 100mm rising main to a sewerage treatment works, which is located immediately to the north of the development site but on the other side of the railway line. Foul drainage from the NMA is drained with the use of a private pumping station and rising main, which runs under Croxall Road before connecting into a 150mm diameter public combined water sewer on the northern side of the railway line. This sewer continues under the A38 where it becomes 225mm diameter and along Main Street. This network continues to the north and to the pumping station at the north of the village noted above.

Tarmac are currently exploring a number of options to service the foul water requirements for the site. One potential option is that proposals to develop part of the Alrewas Quarry site could be served by a combination of both gravity and pumped foul drainage systems. Another potential option is to add on site treatment facilities which could provide an opportunity to utilise natural cleansing methods which could link into the green corridors throughout the site. Consultation with Severn Trent Water will take place to confirm the extent of any spare capacity at the sewage treatment works to the north of the site, to service the proposed development without upgrade works. The next stages of work regarding utilities and foul water involve collating the service provider enquires that remain outstanding. After this, the next stage of work will involve collecting detailed utility connection costs and requirements to inform a planning application for the proposals. The utilities assessment is also being done alongside an assessment of the potential to deliver renewable and low carbon energy generation.

Renewable and low carbon energy It is important that any new development of scale, and that will be built out over an extended period, is future-proofed with emerging government policy in mind and cognisant of societal shift toward sustainable objectives and climate change mitigation. To this end we have considered opportunities for the energy requirements of the new community to be supplemented by new and renewable technologies

Based on the findings of the High Level Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Overview, it is considered that the following technologies, appropriate for the nature of the proposed development, should be considered in the following order of suitability;

A High-Level Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Study has considered the following renewable energy and low carbon technologies, to determine suitability for the various uses within the Garden Village Site, with consideration of energy demands and uses associated with the proposed redevelopment;

Suitability 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Air Source Heat Pumps

> Combined heat and power (CHP); > Photovoltaics (PV); > Solar Thermal Collectors; > Energy from Waste (Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas); > Energy from Waste (Water Heat Recovery); > Traditional Wind Turbine Energy; > Bladeless Wind Turbine Energy; > Biomass; > Ground Source Heating and/or Cooling; > Air Source Heat Pumps; and > Battery Storage. Following the Sieve Analysis associated with the above detailed renewable and low carbon technologies, it is considered that the following technologies have potential to support the proposed development subject to further analysis and design. Furthermore, a summary of the advantages and disadvantages associated with each technology, to determine the suitability is detailed opposite.

Suitability 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Photovoltaics & Battery Storage Suitability 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Solar Thermal

Suitability 4 - Combined heat and power (CHP) generated by Energy from Waste Suitability 5 - Ground Source Heating and/or Cooling In summary a High Level Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Overview has identified that there are a number of potentially suitable renewable and low carbon technologies that could support the development of the Whitemoor Garden Village Site. Furthermore, the introduction of renewable and low carbon sources of energy could help create an energy efficient and sustainable Garden Village development, providing benefit to both end users and the wider community. Utilising suitable technologies, such as those highlighted in table opposite, can reduce demand on the existing local infrastructure associated with the development and enhance the potential opportunity to increase energy supply by renewable and low carbon means to the wider area. It is therefore considered that the proposed development presents a key opportunity to deliver a sustainable approach to energy.

Technology

Combined Heat and Power (Co-Gen)

Photo voltaics (PV)

Details Gas fired CHP engines to generate electricity and heat

Roof mounted solar cells used to generate electricity

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1. Good efficiency on medium to large sites 2. Potential to 'sell' back energy to the grid

1. Utilisation profile of building must provide constant base load throughout the year to achieve efficiency at all times 2. Noise break-out can be problematic if not addressed correctly.

1. Free Non-fossil fuel source 2. Savings on roof cladding 3. Can be Retrofit 4. Generally simple installation procedures 5. Large variety of types and concepts 6. Can prolong roof life

1. Fairly high capital costs and long payback periods 2. Generally increased roof maintenance & access concerns

Roof mounted fluid1. Free Non-fossil fuel source based panels generating 2. Savings on roof cladding heat to fuel domestic 3. Contribute to hot water supply hot water

1. Full duty boiler and associated equipment required for periods of year when little sun 2. Increased maintenance costs 3. potential for energy production is small compared to other renewable energy technologies

Energy from Waste: Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas

The breakdown of organic waste in controlled conditions resulting in the production of biogas (methane and carbon dioxide), which can be used to produce both electricity and heat.

1. Reduces the amount of organic waste sent to the landfill, which can cause greenhouse gases to be released 2. Household and landscape organic waste can be disposed of productively. 3. Produces enriched organic fertiliser which can supplement or even replace chemical fertilisers.

1. Reliance on constant availability of organic waste. 2. Methane Explosion Risk need to be controlled 3. Emissions

Energy from Waste: Drain Water Heat Recovery

DHWR uses heat exchanger to transfer heat from drained water to incoming flow of cold water headed toward a water heater.

1. Non-Storage System can be cost effective, particularly for housing schemes. 2. Contribute to pre heating domestic hot water and therefore reducing heating energy demand.

1. Storage System requires large available area of land for central plant to be located. 2. Storage system can be susceptible to Legionnaires growth if not controlled.

Traditional Wind Turbine Energy

High level wind driven blades used to generate electricity

1. Embedded renewable electrical energy source 2. Cost-Effective

1. Planning restrictions 2. ‘Up Front’ payments required 3. Noise

Bladeless Wind Turbine Energy

This technology uses no blades, getting energy from wind through oscillation without gears, oils or brakes.

1. Embedded renewable electrical energy source 2. No Noise Pollution 3. Low Maintenance 4. Harmless to Wildlife 5. Require Less area for installation

1. Planning restrictions 2. ‘Up Front’ payments required 3. High Capital Cost

Biomass

The utilisation of alternative non-fossil fuels e.g. forestry waste, husks, olive stones/pulp etc. to fuel boilers

1. Security of supply 2. Reduces waste in landfills

1. Regular source of fuel required i.e. coppice rotation etc. 2. Fuel storage

Utilisation of the earth’s thermal properties to generate heat and/ or cooling via piped systems.

1. ‘Free’ non-fossil primary energy source 2. Reduced maintenance costs

1. Early site and project analysis required 2. Unpredictability of source until drilling is carried out. 3. Additional drilling costs

Provide Space heating and cooling using external air properties to generate heat and/ or cooling via piped systems

1. Little maintenance required 2. Can be easily incorporated into the building providing space is available for external heat pumps 3.Air Primary heat source/heat dump 4. Can provide domestic hot water 5. Easier to install than Ground Source.

1. Electricity required to run heat pump 2. Space Required for External Heat Pump. 3. Efficiencies may be lower than ground source

Energy storage plant, using a group of batteries to store electrical energy.

1. Allows for storage of surplus energy 1. Batteries can go into thermal for use during peak periods runaway (batteries catch 2. Provides energy security for scheme/ fire) if mistreated or abused. development 2. Battery Life Cycle 3. Initial Cost

Solar Thermal Collectors

Ground Source Heating and/or Cooling

Air Source Heat Pumps

Battery Storage

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Noise In summary, the noise overview has identified existing sources of noise impact for existing highway infrastructure, in and around the site, as well as existing sensitive receptors, adjacent to the proposed development. It is concluded, however, that there is a reasonable prospect of achieving effective noise mitigation through the design of the development and more detailed measures once detailed assessments have taken place.

Ongoing Assessment

Existing Data and Information

While it is expected that the majority of noise impacts associated with the proposed development will derive from transport noise, there is a possibility of industrial noise generated by the workshops and light commercial elements within the current master plan and land use scheme.

Previous studies have been commissioned in relation to minerals applications to assess the acoustic and noise nuisance impacts of ongoing quarrying activities covering the majority of the considered development site. Patrick Parsons have undertaken a screening exercise of these previous studies but no further acoustic consultation with stakeholders has been undertaken at this stage. While these studies have focussed on a different scope of activities, the baseline noise measurements collected, and the sensitive receptors identified by these studies are relevant to the overall assessment of the proposed development as they provide an insight into the existing noise climate of the development area and Alrewas Village as a whole. In addition, existing road traffic data for the most significant traffic source, the A38, is available from two separate count stations, CP80959 and CP56352 to the north and south of the project site respectively. Although no breakdown of vehicle speed is available, it is assumed that the majority of traffic on the A38 will be free flowing and would constitute the most significant continuous source of road noise which may impact the proposed development site. The A513, which bisects the site latitudinally, has an expectedly much lower traffic volume on the basis of the data collected for CP47260 to the west of Alrewas village. While this data will be considered in the assessment, it is expected to be less significant. Finally, the proposed development area is bisected latitudinally by the South Staffordshire railway line running from Lichfield Trent Valley in the south to Burton-on-Trent in the north. This particular section of track is used primarily by trains between Birmingham and Doncaster (but not for passenger services).

While several sources of existing information are available, the expected traffic flows of the proposed development will need to be assessed. This information is being developed by the appointed traffic consultant, in coordination with the master planning team and once available, will provide the basis for the high-level assessment of likely noise impacts.

Noise Sensitive Receptors The site itself comprises a mixture of farmland and quarried / restored land. Several farmsteads in the surrounding areas have been identified in the acoustic studies carried out for the quarrying activities. These include dwellings on the eastern edge of Alrewas Village, Roddige Farm, Whitemoor Haye House and the Pool House / Crown Inn Farm locations which may, amongst others, be affected by noise generated by the proposed development.

Mitigation Although there has been no detailed assessment conducted to date, early stage recommendations will be made to the design team to minimise where possible the potential impacts of noise and acoustic issues; both arising from and affecting the development itself. Detailed mitigation will be recommended as part of the detailed assessment for implementation at a later stage. The impact of noise from these roads has been anticipated in the proposed master plan for the Garden Village through the incorporation of green buffers between sensitive development and the roads. The effectiveness of this mitigation will be reviewed at the more detailed stage of assessment to support a planning application.

Air Quality A preliminary desk top review has concluded that following restoration of the Alrewas Quarry site, by redeveloping the proposed Garden Village, local air quality at the site can be improved.

Existing Data and Information Formal consultation with stakeholders will follow but a review has been undertaken of previous studies commissioned to assess the emissions and dust nuisance impacts of ongoing quarrying activities covering the majority of the considered development site. While these studies have focussed on a different scope of activities, the baseline measurements collected, and the sensitive receptors identified by these studies are relevant to the overall assessment of the proposed development as they provide an insight into the existing air quality climate of the development area and Alrewas Village as a whole. Additionally, the assessment considers open source data compiled by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The nearest monitoring stations are Cannock Roadside and Burton upon Trent, located approximately 17 and 11 kilometres from the development site respectively. In addition, background mapping exercises completed by DEFRA (2017) are also used to validate any site-specific information as collated in the quarrying studies. Existing road traffic data for the most significant traffic source, the A38, is available from two separate count stations, CP80959 and CP56352 to the north and south of the project site respectively. An Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) is designated along the A38. Although no breakdown of vehicle speed is available, it is assumed that the majority of traffic on the A38 will be free flowing and would constitute the most significant continuous source of air pollution which may impact the proposed development site. The A513, which bisects the site latitudinally, has an expectedly much lower traffic volume on the basis of the data collected for CP47260 to the west of Alrewas village. While this data will be considered in the assessment, it is expected to be less significant. The screening assessment will also compile a generalised overview of the prevalent climatic conditions of the area, including wind direction, rainfall and temperature which all have an impact on the levels of dust-rise and pooling phenomena for vehicle emissions.

Ongoing Assessment While several sources of existing information are available, the key outstanding data to be considered in the screening study is the expected traffic flows of the completed proposed development. This information is being developed by the appointed traffic consultant, in coordination with the master planning team and once available, will provide the basis for the high-level assessment of likely air quality impacts. While it is expected that the majority of emissions associated with the proposed development will derive from road transport sources, there is a possibility of limited industrial emissions generated by the workshops and light commercial elements within the current master plan and land use scheme. It is however generally expected that the change in land use from industrial (quarrying) to the proposed mixed use Garden Village development will result in a reduction of atmospheric dust and would potentially constitute an improvement in local air quality.

Sensitive Receptors The site itself comprises a mixture of farmland and quarried / restored land. Several farmsteads in the surrounding areas have been identified as potentially sensitive to air quality issues arising from the construction and operation of the proposed Garden Village development. These include dwellings on the eastern edge of Alrewas Village, Roddige Farm, Whitemoor Haye House and the Pool House / Crown Inn Farm locations which may, amongst others, be affected.

Mitigation Although further detailed assessment will follow, early stage recommendations will be made to the design team to minimise where possible the potential impacts caused by atmospheric emissions and dust lift; both arising from and affecting the proposed development itself. As with noise mitigation, the proposed green buffers and landscape strategy will help to reduce impacts from the A38 and A513 road. Detailed mitigation will be recommended as part of the detailed assessment for implementation at a later stage.

Heritage Detailed heritage assessment will follow but the initial appraisal indicates no barriers to the proposed development. Existing heritage assets within the site include a listed mile post on the old Croxall Road (Grade II) and a listed building just to the south (Roddige Farmhouse, Grade II). Both are proposed for retention and the Farmhouse is to be retained within a green setting. The nearest heritage assets beyond the site includes Scheduled Monuments within 1 km of the site: to the north east is a site of a round barrow (ST199) and to the south is settlement sites north of Sittles Farm (ST200). There are also listed buildings in Alrewas. The proposed development is not expected to affect off site assets but this would be given more detailed consideration at planning application stage. Whilst most of the site will have been subject to minerals operations, it is expected that an archaeological desk-based assessment will be prepared to identify areas of archaeological potential and further work that could be subject to planning conditions (e.g. Written Scheme of Investigation).

Landscape and visual appraisal The Updated Lichfield Landscape Character Assessment September 2019 characterises the site as a River Terrace Farmlands landscape. This landscape is assessed as being weak in character with a low sensitivity and rather featureless. As such, the development proposal is unlikely to have a significant impact on landscape character. In any instance, the master planning and design process will carefully consider the existing landscape character and ensure it is respected and protected where possible. Once the development proposals are more advanced, a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment will be undertaken in accordance with the Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment latest guidance.

5 Delivering Whitemoor Garden Village Introduction

Site suitability

The NPPF states that the Local Plans should identify deliverable sites in the first five years of the plan and developable sites for years 6-10 and beyond if possible. To be considered developable, a site should “be in a suitable location for housing development with a reasonable prospect that they will be available and could be viably developed at the points envisaged” (NPPF 2019 Annex 2)

Section 2 of this report has already highlighted that the site is not subject to any constraints that would preclude development at the site. It is not in the Green Belt or any Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). There are no SSSIs or SACs on or immediately adjoining the site. Areas of flood risk can be avoided or appropriately mitigated through green space, landform and compensation measures.

Whitemoor Garden Village presents a realistic opportunity for new homes and other supporting infrastructure and uses to be completed in years 6-10 and 11-15 of the Lichfield Local Plan Review period (a developable site in terms of the NPPF definition).

Strategically the site is well placed in relation to the planned future station at Alrewas, its proximity to employment areas and ability to contribute new homes for both Lichfield and Birmingham needs.

This section addresses the key details of defining the site as developable as follows: > site suitability; > landownership; > Tarmac’s role and expertise; > a positive relationship with minerals; > programme to first completions; > proposed completions rate; and > indicative infrastructure requirements and market considerations.

The relationship with minerals extraction is a positive one. The Garden Village would be a positive after use on land of lesser environmental value and minerals would not be sterilised given the resources will have already been won. David Lock Associates has reviewed Lichfield’s emerging evidence base on site selection and sustainability appraisal. With the benefit of more detailed information, updated appraisals have been undertaken which demonstrates that the site performs well against the Council’s criteria. Representations have been submitted to the Lichfield Local Plan Review Preferred Options including a comparison of the Council’s site selection assessment and Sustainability Appraisal based upon a more detailed understanding of the site.

Landownership

A positive relationship with minerals

There are no ownership or development issues that would prevent the site coming forward for development. Tarmac is the sole freehold owner of the site promoted for development, is the operator of the quarry and is acting as both the landowner and promoter of the proposed development.

There is a positive relationship between the minerals operation and future uses - development would follow and be facilitated by the current mineral operations through the phased creation of suitable development platforms The site is currently subject to minerals operations (extraction of sand and gravels and ancillary activities) for the short and medium term, the detail of which is set out earlier. However, the mineral working process facilitates the creation of engineered development platforms to agreed specifications as the fill is placed in the voids following extraction. This means the site can be developed more efficiently and, in this way, the mineral working facilitates the after uses and is not a constraint to them.

Tarmacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role and expertise Tarmac has experience and expertise that will help bring forward the site for development. Tarmac is equipped to both manage the existing site operations, promote the site for future development and prepare the site for that development through securing planning permissions and the necessary enabling works to bring serviced parcels to the market at the point envisaged. Tarmac are an experienced developer of land. They operate a land development initiative which will currently see 10,000 dwellings taken through the planning process in the next ten years, and they have a track record in delivering development of all types and scales on land previously worked for minerals.

Sirius Environmental has undertaken a detailed assessment of extraction and fill rates on the existing and proposed minerals areas (see section 4 of this prospectus) and that has demonstrated that land for the first residential parcels (including access road from the A513) will be ready by June 2027, with first residential completions estimated to be 2028. Importantly, the site will be available for development well within the Lichfield Local Plan Review period (2018-2040). This programme is considered to be a cautious estimate but Tarmac will also explore the opportunity to accelerate the importation of inert waste and fill of the voids, which would have the effect of bringing these dates even further forward. In this regard, Tarmac can act strategically in terms of sourcing material and coordinating activity elsewhere. Subject to the certainty for investment decisions that would be secured by an allocation, the programme for importation and fill could also be further reviewed and revised to suit the earliest delivery of housing possible (i.e. fill the areas needed for early phase housing first).

Early phase development, programme and first completions The first phase of Whitemoor Garden Village is expected to be on land north of the A513 for NMA related uses. This land has already been worked, can be filled and made ready for development whilst remaining voids continue to be filled to the south. The first available land for residential dwellings is anticipated to be to the south of the A513.

The planning strategy at the current time is to submit an outline planning application for the whole site with first reserved matters for NMA related uses. It is also possible that land comes forward separately and ahead of the outline application. The programme below shows indicative key milestones for planning and first completions.

Summary of development programme milestones Submission of outline planning application

June 2023

Outline planning permission

December 2024

Reserved matters application for NMA infrastructure/open space Reserved matters approval for NMA infrastructure/open space Reserved matters application for first residential development parcels

January 2025 June 2025 October 2026

Reserved matters approval for access road and first residential development parcels

March 2027

Site enabling completed for first access and residential development parcels

June 2027

Minerals extraction completed

November 2027

First residential completions

April 2028

Continued fill on phased basis

Up to February 2032

Continued residential development on phased basis

2029-2040+w

Build-out rate and ability to contribute to Lichfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s housing supply Tarmac has taken a realistic approach to build out given local completion rates in Lichfield on other sites and market knowledge. It is assumed that the site will ramp up from a single outlet to three separate residential outlets. Each outlet, including market sales, other tenures and affordable housing, could achieve approximately 40 completions per annum. In addition, it is proposed that specialist housing be developed for former armed services personnel delivering approximately 30 C2 dwellings per annum. A peak completion rate of 150 dwellings per annum has therefore been assumed (120 C3 dwellings and 30 C2 dwellings combined). In this context, it is estimated that a total of 1,265 C3/ C2 units can be achieved within the plan period (up to 2040), built over a 12 year programme with a peak of 150 dwellings per annum and an average completion rate of 105 dwellings per annum. Given its scale, it is anticipated that delivery could ramp up to three outlets, or 150 dwellings per annum. The table below provides an indication of build out of approximately 1,265 dwellings over a 12 year period up to the end of the plan period (2040). A further 235 dwellings would be completed post-plan period.

Broad infrastructure requirements and market considerations Tarmac will continue its technical assessments and undertake a high level viability review for the development proposals. At this stage, the key infrastructure to support development under consideration is: > new green spaces for formal and informal recreation and structural planting; > sustainable drainage systems; > new accesses off A513 and primary/secondary access roads; > potential enhancement of pedestrian and vehicular access across the A38; > new primary school; > improved pedestrian and cycle connections to Alrewas; > space for new community uses; > utilities upgrades, if required, and renewable energy infrastructure (to be agreed); and > public transport enhancements and safeguarded land for new rail station and Park & Ride site.

Year

2028/29

2029/30

2030/31

2031/32

2032/33

2033/34

Annual completions

150

Cumulative completions

[25]

[65]

[145]

[225]

[305]

[455]

Year

2034/35

2035/36

2036/37

2037/38

2038/39

2039/40

Annual completions

150

Cumulative completions

[595]

[745]

[895]

[1,045]

[1,195]

[1,265]*

* 235 dwellings to be delivered post plan period 2040+.

6 Community Governance and Stewardship

Central to achieving garden settlement objectives are the concepts of community involvement and longerterm stewardship of community assets. Tarmac is committed to establishing unique community governance and management structure at Whitemoor Garden Village. A special purpose body or trust could be established that could own and manage green infrastructure and other community assets such as community centre or playing fields. This could be established in conjunction with the NMA and the wider management of the arboretum, or in conjunction with parish councils. A key component of governance and management is ensuring direct community involvement and benefit from shared community assets and green spaces whilst guaranteeing continued management of high quality green spaces. Part of the role of the body would be to promote social value of new specialist housing and employment uses associated with former armed forces personnel and the management of spaces and facilities complementary to the NMA. The body could also take on community transport initiatives, green travel planning and renewable energy projects in the future. Tarmac will develop a preferred approach as it works with partners and advance the scheme. As part of this, examples of alternative community management and stewardship are being reviewed to understand the most appropriate mechanisms as it works with partners to advance the scheme. Examples include; > Lightmoor Village, Telford (The Bournville Trust); > Chilmington Green Ashford (Community management Organisation); > Cambourne, Cambridgeshire (The Parish Council); > Beaulieu, Essex (The Land Trust); and > Milton Keynes Parks Trust.

7 Conclusions

This Interim Development Prospectus has been prepared by David Lock Associates, in conjunction with Patrick Parsons, David Tucker Associates, Sirius Environmental And MJCA, on behalf Tarmac Trading Ltd. The prospectus sets out the opportunity for Whitemoor Garden Village at Alrewas Quarry to deliver new homes, commercial and employment uses with in the Lichfield Local plan Review period up to 2040. In this context, the prospectus sets out: > The site is in a suitable and a strategic location to deliver growth; > Site constraints are limited or can be addressed through appropriate design or mitigation; > A strong vision and design philosophy can support garden settlement objectives, a high quality sense of place and helping towards meeting National Memorial Arboretum objectives; > The opportunity for specialised housing and employment can support former armed service personnel, further enhancing the sense of remembrance, rehabilitation and learning; > Development of the site can support the reopening of the South Staffordshire rail line and a new and a new station at Alrewas/NMA, as is supported by strategic transport bodies; > Further technical work is on-gong, including hydraulic modelling and utilities assessment, but initial assessments are positive and demonstrate that the site can be delivered; > Opportunity for renewable energy generation, especially through photovoltaics, combined heart and power and battery storage, helping to future proof the development; and is facilitated by and will closely follow; and > Development is facilitated by and will closely follow the minerals extraction and the majority of the site can be delivered to deliver new homes and other uses within the plan period up to 2040.

The technical and design work, and further engagement, will continue and the Prospectus will be updated for the next version of the Lichfield Local Plan Review. Overall, Whitemoor Garden Village is an opportunity for a genuinely sustainable development, including social, environmental and economic components, as is shown on Figure 7.1. The site should be included with the Lichfield Local Plan Review document as a strategic allocation.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Positive after-use of land previously worked for minerals

Sustainable drainage and climate change management

Few environmental constraints and outside the Green Belt

Facilitating new rail connections

Multi-functional green spaces and biodiversity benefit

Active travel focus (pedestrian and cyclists)

SOCIAL

ECONOMIC

Meeting local , specialist and strategic housing needs

High-quality green infrastructure for recreation and health

Increasing the supply of new market affordable homes

Supporting the longer-term viability of the NMA

New community infrastructure including primary school

Complementary uses supporting the NMA

Connecting homes with jobs and services

Small business opportunities, new jobs and training

Fig 7.1 Social, Environmental and Economic Components