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Appendix C
Housing allocation maps and proformas
Tier 1
Bilbrook & Codsall
Site reference
213
Village
Bilbrook
Minimum capacity
13 dwellings
Address
Bilbrook House
Site area
0.5 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Carter Avenue
Site reference
224
Village
Codsall
Minimum capacity
85 dwellings
Address
Land adjacent to Station Road
Site area
4 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
To deliver a 30 space car park for Codsall railway station
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries and additional planting to mitigate harm to the Conservation Area and protect existing historic character. In particular, the north -western border of the site should be retained and strengthened to clearly denote the former landscape and current parkland area"
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Station Road
Site reference
228
Village
Codsall
Minimum capacity
29 dwellings
Address
Former Adult Training Centre off Histons Hill
Site area
0.8 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Histons Hill
Site reference
419 a&b
Village
Codsall
Minimum capacity
317 dwellings
Address
Land at Keepers Lane & Wergs Hall Rd
Site area
15.1 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Wergs Hall Road and into the adjacent allocated housing site, including provision of a through road from Keepers Lane to Wergs Hall Road and extension of existing footway.
Cheslyn Hay & Great Wyrley
Site reference
119a
Village
Cheslyn Hay
Minimum capacity
60
Address
Land adjoining Saredon Road
Site area
2.9 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
The tree and hedgerow boundaries that border the site should be retained.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Development of the site should be in accordance with the recommendations set out in the Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment detailed site summary table.
Provide a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment which shows development laid out as to avoid the floodplain and finished floor levels 600mm above the 1 in 100 plus climate change flood level.
Site layout and design to be based on an environmental assessment that takes into account permitted mineral operations and avoids additional restrictions being imposed on those operations.
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular, walking, wheeling and cycle access onto Saredon Road, including extension of footway and contribute to Staffordshire County Council's Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Cheslyn Hay/Great Wyrley. Dropped crossing and tactile paving should be provided at all side roads on all routes directly accessing the development.
Site reference
523
Village
Cheslyn Hay
Minimum capacity
49
Address
Land east of Wolverhampton Road
Site area
2.4 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
The tree and hedgerow boundaries that border the site should be retained
Site layout and design to be based on an environmental assessment that takes into account permitted mineral operations and avoids additional restrictions being imposed on those operations
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular, walking, wheeling and cycling access onto Wolverhampton Road, and contribute to Staffordshire County Council's Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Cheslyn Hay/Great Wyrley. Additionally, walking and cycling access to Pinfold Lane should be explored. Dropped crossing and tactile paving should be provided at all side roads on all routes directly accessing the development.
Site reference
141
Village
Great Wyrley
Minimum capacity
31 dwellings
Address
154a Walsall Road
Site area
1.2 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key infrastructure requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Walsall Road.
Site reference
136
Village
Great Wyrley
Minimum capacity
50 dwellings consented on allocated site (21/00631/FUL) alongside minimum 109 dwellings on safeguarded land
Address
Land at Landywood Lane
Site area
7.4 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key infrastructure requirements
To deliver an off-site country park and land for allotments on the adjacent land parcels on the policies map identified as green infrastructure, including display board highlighting the sites mining heritage.
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
To deliver parking for Landywood Station
Create a strong defensible boundary along the south-west edge of the site
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Landywood Lane and Upper Landywood Lane, alongside pedestrian access into new country park. Walking, wheeling and cycling access onto Landywood Lane should be provided to contribute to active travel improvements along Landywood Lane.
Site reference
139
Village
Great Wyrley
Minimum capacity
46 dwellings
Address
Pool View, Churchbridge
Site area
2.2 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key infrastructure requirements
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Development of the site should be in accordance with the recommendations set out in the Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment detailed site summary table.
Provide a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment which shows development laid out as to avoid the floodplain and finished floor levels 600mm above the 1 in 100 plus climate change flood level.
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retaining and enhancing tree and hedgerow planting as far as possible throughout the site and delivering any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Pool View.
Site Reference
704
Village
Great Wyrley
Minimum capacity
31 dwellings
Address
Land off Norton Lane
Site area
1.3 ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Norton Lane, including pedestrian crossing.
Site Reference
730
Village
Great Wyrley
Minimum capacity
10 dwellings
Address
Fishers Farm
Site area
0.3 ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
The boundary to the south of the site should be strengthened through additional planting.
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Upper Landywood Lane.
Site Reference
536a
Village
Great Wyrley
Minimum capacity
84 dwellings
Address
Land off Holly Lane
Site area
4 ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Deliver on site drop off parking to serve Landywood Primary School
Deliver on site specialist older persons housing
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Reinforce landscaping on southern site edge to provide a defensible boundary.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Holly Lane.
Site Reference
638
Village
Great Wyrley
Minimum capacity
29 dwellings
Address
Loades Plc
Site area
1.1ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Gorsey Lane
Penkridge
Site reference
005
Village
Penkridge
Minimum capacity
88 dwellings
Address
Land at Cherrybrook
Site area
4.2 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries, a buffer of additional planting along the north-western boundary to protect the existing character of the Canal Conservation Area and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide, vehicle walking, wheeling and cycling access onto Cannock Road, through the existing Cherrybrook estate, and contribute towards Staffordshire County Council's proposed walking, wheeling and cycling improvements along Cannock Road.
Site reference
006
Village
Penkridge
Minimum capacity
80 dwellings
Address
Land at Boscomoor Lane
Site area
3.8ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries, reinforcement of planting on the site's southern and eastern boundaries and consideration of setbacks to limit visibility from the towpath. Consider opportunities for pedestrian connections onto the towpath from the northern and southern end of the site and deliver any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Boscomoor Lane ensuring continuous pedestrian links between the site and Wolgarston Way and active travel links onto the canal towpath along the eastern edge of the site, as well as improvements to the canal towpath surface.
Tier 2
Brewood
Site reference
617
Village
Brewood
Minimum capacity
63 dwellings
Address
Land at Four Ashes Road
Site area
3 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Development of the site should be in accordance with the recommendations set out in the Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment detailed site summary table.
Provide a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment which shows development laid out as to avoid the floodplain and finished floor levels 600mm above the 1 in 100 plus climate change flood level.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Four Ashes Road including extension of existing footway. Walking, wheeling and cycling access through to Stonebridge Road should be explored and provided if feasible.
Huntington
Site Reference
016
Village
Huntington
Minimum capacity
39
Address
Land at Pear Tree Farm
Site area
1.6 ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site to conserve the setting of the Grade II listed farmhouse and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Development must not prejudice use of the adjacent playing field site and must ensure that any proposed layout retains an access to this facility.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular, walking, wheeling and cycling access onto and across A34 Stafford Road, and contribute towards Staffordshire County Council's proposed walking, wheeling and cycling improvements along A34 Stafford Road.
Kinver
Site reference
274
Village
Kinver
Minimum capacity
38 dwellings consented on allocated site (20/00621/OUT) alongside minimum 82 dwellings on safeguarded land
Address
Land south of White Hill
Site area
5.5 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
Retention and integration of existing Public Rights of Way
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including maintaining key views of Kinver Edge and Holy Austin Rock from the north-east corner of the site adjacent to White Hill and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active Travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via White Hill.
Perton
Site reference
239
Village
Perton
Minimum capacity
150 dwellings
Address
Land west of Wrottesley Park Road (south)
Site area
7.2 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
The tree and hedgerow boundaries that border the site should be retained with the boundary on the northern edge of the site strengthened
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
In addition to any other sustainable transport mitigation, delivery any necessary junction improvements to A41/Wrottesley Park Road
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Wrottesley Park Road and pedestrian access into neighbouring allocated site.
Wombourne
Site Reference
416
Village
Wombourne
Minimum capacity
57 dwellings
Address
Land off Orton Lane
Site area
2.8ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retaining and enhancing tree and hedgerow planting as far as possible throughout the site and designing the development to protect the character of the Canal Conservation Area and the Listed Buildings and Structures which sit along it. Also deliver any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Orton Lane, including extension of existing footway.
Site Reference
285
Village
Wombourne
Minimum capacity
82 dwellings
Address
Land off Pool House Road
Site area
3.9ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Provide highway and pedestrian connectivity to site 459.
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular access via Pool House Road. Provide walking, wheeling and cycling access onto and across Pool House Road, and contribute towards Staffordshire County Council's proposed walking, wheeling and cycling improvements along Pool House Road and Ounsdale Road which will link this area to Wombourne village centre.
Site Reference
562/415
Village
Wombourne
Minimum capacity
44 dwellings
Address
Land off Pool House Road
Site area
1.9ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular access via Pool House Road. Provide walking, wheeling and cycling access onto and across Pool House Road, and contribute towards Staffordshire County Council's proposed walking, wheeling and cycling improvements along Pool House Road and Ounsdale Road which will link this area to Wombourne village centre.
Site Reference
459
Village
Wombourne
Minimum capacity
97 dwellings
Address
Land off Pool House Road
Site area
4.6ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Provide highway and pedestrian connectivity to site 285.
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Strengthen the landscape boundary on the northern edge of the site
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular access via Pool House Road. Provide walking, wheeling and cycling access onto and across Pool House Road, and contribute towards Staffordshire County Council's proposed walking, wheeling and cycling improvements along Pool House Road and Ounsdale Road which will link this area to Wombourne village centre.
Tier 3
Coven
Site reference
082
Village
Coven
Minimum capacity
48 dwellings
Address
Land between A449 Stafford Road & School Lane
Site area
2.3 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key infrastructure requirements
Provision to be made for replacement playing field land to ensure development results in no net loss of pitch provision
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site to protect the historic landscape character and setting of heritage assets and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via the playing fields off School Lane.
Featherstone
Site Reference
397
Village
Featherstone
Minimum capacity
35 dwellings
Address
Land adj. to Brookhouse Lane
Site area
1.6 ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Landscaping along the sites southern boundary to enhance the landscape character of the stream.
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Malayan Way and into allocated site to the north.
Pattingham
Site Reference
251
Village
Pattingham
Minimum capacity
17 dwellings
Address
Hall End Farm
Site area
0.8 ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations. Provide additional planting to enhance historic environment
Any relevant development plan policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access to public highway via the adjacent rural exception site to the east
Swindon
Site Reference
313
Village
Swindon
Approximate capacity
10 dwellings
Address
Land off Himley Lane
Site area
0.3ha
Proposed Use
Housing
Key requirements
Any historic environment mitigation for the site, as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including retention and enhancement of tree and hedgerow boundaries bordering the site and any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations. Provide additional planting to enhance historic environment
Any relevant development plan policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Himley Lane, including footway link to wider village.
Wheaton Aston
Site reference
379
Village
Wheaton Aston
Minimum capacity
18 dwellings
Address
Land off Ivetsey Road
Site area
0.8 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Key requirements
A strong defensible boundary should be established along the southern edge of the site through additional planting.
Any mitigation required as a result of archaeological investigations as identified in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022).
The hedge boundaries on the site should be retained as far as possible in line with the HESA - stage 2 (2022) requirements as they contribute positively to its local distinctiveness and in historic environment terms, reflect its former pastoral identity
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Ivetsey Road, including extension of existing footway.
Urban Extensions to Neighbouring Towns
Site reference
036c
Village
South of Stafford
Minimum capacity
81 dwellings
Address
Land at Weeping Cross (adjoining Stafford Borough boundary)
Site area
3.85 ha
Proposed use
Housing
Site requirements
Any mitigation required in the council's Historic Environment Site Assessment Stage 2 (2022), including requirements regarding archaeological investigations, trees and hedgerows and the need for development to avoid higher elevations to the south of the site's southern border
The tree and hedgerow boundaries that border the site should be retained with the boundaries to the west and south of the site, particularly on the southern elevation where a vegetated buffer must be provided to filter views of the development.
Demonstrate measures taken to minimise light spillage to help conserve the darker skies of the AONB and reduce impacts on wildlife.
Any relevant policy requirements including affordable housing, open space, education, health, sports and recreation, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, flood risk mitigation, highways, sustainable transport, housing mix and green infrastructure, delivered in line with the relevant development plan policy standards.
Proposed access/active travel measures
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access via Cannock Road (A34) and deliver additional pedestrian and cycling links through to the existing Wildwood housing area.
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