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Polegate Yard, Hailsham

Landscape and Visual Appraisal

May 2014

Waterman Energy, Environment & Design Limited

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Contents

1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1

2. Methodology ........................................................................................................................................ 2

3. Landscape and Visual Planning Policy Context .............................................................................. 3

4. Landscape Appraisal .......................................................................................................................... 6

5. Visual Appraisal ................................................................................................................................... 9

6. Evaluation ........................................................................................................................................... 11

7. Summary and Conclusions .............................................................................................................. 13

Tables

Table 1: Representative Views .................................................................................................................. 9

Table 2: Visual Effect of Development on Key Views ............................................................................. 11

Figures

1.1. Figure 1: Landscape Character Areas

1.2. Figure 2: Visual Analysis

1.3. Figure 3: Viewpoint Location Plan

1.4. Figure 4: Photoviewpoints 1 and 2

1.5. Figure 5: Photoviewpoints 3 and 4

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1. Introduction

1.1. Waterman Energy, Environment & Design Ltd (Waterman) have been instructed by Haulaway Ltd

to undertake a Landscape and Visual Appraisal of land at Polegate Yard, Summerhill Lane,

Hailsham, East Sussex, hereafter referred to as the ‘Site’.

1.2. The Site comprises of a yard (formerly a mortar, aggregate and concrete plant yard and depot in

B2 and B8 use) and is about 0.5ha in size. The surrounding area is generally rural; being

characterised by land in agricultural production, areas of woodland, hedgerows, scattered

residential dwellings and farmsteads. The southern margin of the site is bordered by the Amazon

Wood Fishery, which includes ponds and woodland.

1.3. This report summarises the findings of a desktop study and field appraisal carried out in February

2014. It describes the relevant landscape planning context as well as other designations or

environmental constraints relevant to the Site. It then describes the landscape character and visual

amenity of the surroundings and analyses the key views towards the Site.



2. Methodology

2.1. This appraisal considers two separate, but inter-linked issues as follows:

Landscape Issues: The physical and cultural characteristics of the Site and its surroundings

and the landscape character of the local area; and

Visual Issues: Views from visual receptors surrounding the Site and the amenity value of these

views.

2.2. In considering these issues the standard industry guidance for good practice, on which the

methodology adopted for this appraisal is based, includes the following guidance:

‘Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment’, Landscape Institute (LI) and Institute

of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) 2013; and

‘Landscape Character Assessment’, the Countryside Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage

(SNH) 2002.

2.3. The methodology adopted comprised a combination of desktop and field studies including the

following:

An overview of statutory plans and other data regarding relevant designations and planning

polices for the area;

A GIS analysis of the Site, using OS profile data, to establish the topography of the area and

Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) of the Site itself

An assessment of the landscape character of the Site, together with the sensitivity of the

landscape to change. This includes the classification of the landscape into units of distinct and

recognisable character;

Identification of representative viewpoints and classifications of sensitivity;

Consideration of the likely potential landscape and visual effects which might result from the

proposed scheme options.

2.4. The visual analysis is based on views from external spaces within the public domain and not from

inside buildings or private spaces. However, comments have been made in relation to likely views

from private dwellings where appropriate. Photographs were taken from selected viewpoints with a

digital camera with the equivalent of a 50mm lens. The camera location and details of each

viewpoint were recorded.

2.5. Where consideration is given to the likely potential landscape and visual effects which might result

from the proposed scheme options, the process of landscape and visual impact assessment is

referred to. Whilst impact assessment is not carried out in this appraisal, the potential landscape

and visual effects are considered with an understanding of the assessment process and include the

following elements:

The sensitivity of the affected landscape;

The sensitivity of the visual receptor; and

The nature and extent of the potential change that would occur.



3. Landscape and Visual Planning Policy Context

National Planning Policy

National Planning Policy Framework (2012)

3.1. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) notes the importance of good design in creating

successful, vibrant and cherished built environments, stipulating that planning policies should:

“Establish a strong sense of place, using streetscapes and buildings to create attractive and

comfortable places to live, work and visit;

Optimise the potential of the Site to accommodate development, create and sustain an

appropriate mix of uses (including incorporation of green and other public space as part of

developments) and support local facilities and transport networks;

Respond to local character and history, and reflect the identity of local surroundings and

materials, while not preventing or discouraging appropriate innovation;

Create safe and accessible environments where crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, do

not undermine quality of life or community cohesion; and

Are visually attractive as a result of good architecture and appropriate landscaping.”

Regional Planning

East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Local Plan

3.2. The East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Local Plan was formally

adopted in February 2013 and takes account of all international, national, regional and local

policies relevant to waste and minerals. Policies related to design and landscape are stated below.

3.3. Policy WMP23a – Design Principles for Built Waste Facilities states that “all buildings associated

with waste and minerals developments should be of a scale, form and character appropriate to its

location and incorporate innovative design, where appropriate, and allow sufficient space for the

effective sorting, recycling, recovery and storage of waste”. In terms of urban fringe/new

development sites Policy WMP23a includes that the “design should complement the planned scale

and built form of the local area and/or the new development area, and take account of local

landscape character and distinctiveness”.

Wealden Local Plan

3.4. The Wealden District Local Plan is made up of a number of adopted documents that contain

policies to manage development in the District until 2027. The adopted plans include the 2013 Core

Strategy which sets out a long-term vision for sustainable development in Wealden alongside

objectives and policies for delivering that vision. The Core Strategy conforms to the NPPF and is

considered as the overarching strategic planning document supported by other Development Plan

Documents (DPD) and other saved Wealden Local Plan Policies (adopted in 1998).

The Core Strategy Local Plan

3.5. The Wealden district Core Strategy was adopted in 2013 and is the overarching planning policy

document for the Wealden district. Policies relating to landscape are outlined below.



3.6. Strategy WCS13 Green Infrastructure relates to a number of issues, including landscape, and

states “the District's existing network of green infrastructure will be protected, improved and

enhanced by the implementation of a Green Infrastructure Strategy, ensuring a multifunctional,

accessible network which maintains and improves biodiversity and landscape character”.

Wealden Local Plan 1998 Saved Policies

3.7. The following policies are saved from the 1998 Local Plan:

Policy EN8 - Low Weald: Policy EN8 states: “Development within the Low Weald will only be

permitted if it conserves the low rolling agricultural character of the landscape”. EN8 states that any

proposal must consider the “areas of unspoilt and remote countryside” and “the retention of woods,

boundary trees and hedges”.

3.8. Policy EN12 - Protection of trees and woodlands: In relation to the landscape character, EN12 seeks “to retain and enhance the contribution of trees and woodland areas” by “giving weight to proposals, including business proposals, that help to sustain and manage forestry and woodland areas when considering them against other policies of the Plan” and “resisting development proposals which would result in the loss of trees which make a valuable contribution to the character of the landscape, a settlement or its setting”.

3.9. Policy EN14 - Landscaping within development: The need for carrying out landscaping in development proposals is promoted in EN14 which includes the necessity to “retain existing trees, significant hedgerows and other valuable site features” and “complement the scale and character of the proposed development and the locality”.

3.10. Policy EN27: Layout and design of development – EN27 sets out layout and design criteria that must be met which include: “the scale, form, site coverage, density and design of the development and the use of materials and landscaping should respect the character of adjoining development and, where appropriate, promote local distinctiveness. The design, materials and landscaping should be of an appropriate high standard” and “the proposed development should not create an unacceptable adverse impact on the privacy and amenities of adjoining developments and the neighbourhood by reason of scale, height, form, noise and traffic movements”.

Other Related Designations and Environmental Considerations

Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings and Scheduled Ancient Monuments

3.11. The Site is not covered by a conservation area designation and does not contain any listed

buildings. The closest listed building is ‘Coppards’ which is Grade II listed and lies approximately

150m to the north of the Site. The nearest conservation area lies further north in the centre of

Hailsham.

3.12. The Site does not contain any Scheduled Ancient Monuments. The closest is the medieval

farmstead at Downash approximately 1km to the north east of the Site.

Public Rights Of Way

3.13. There are no public rights of way across the Site but there are several in close proximity. These

include one to the west of the woodland surrounding the Site and one close to the eastern Site

boundary, both forming connections between the A22 to the west and the Cuckoo Trail to the east.

There is another public right of way which runs parallel to the Site’s northern boundary, within a few



hundred metres of the Site, and also a long distance footpath (the Cuckoo Trail) which lies to

approximately 380m the south-east of the Site, as illustrated on Figure 3.

Tree Preservation Orders

3.14. There are no Tree Preservation Orders related to the trees in this area.



4. Landscape Appraisal

National Character

4.1. National Character Areas map (produced by Natural England) divides England into 159 National

Character Areas (NCAs).

4.2. The Site is located at the eastern edge of NCA 121, The Low Weald and an extract of the NCA 121

characteristics is provided below:

“Field boundaries of hedgerows and shaws (remnant strips of cleared woodland) enclosing

small, irregular fields and linking into small and scattered linear settlements along roadsides or

centred on greens or commons. Rural lanes and tracks with wide grass verges and ditches.

Small towns and villages are scattered among areas of woodland, permanent grassland and

hedgerows on the heavy clay soils where larger 20th-century villages have grown around major

transport routes.

The Low Weald boasts an intricate mix of woodlands, much of it ancient, including extensive

broadleaved oak over hazel and hornbeam coppice, shaws, small field copses and tree groups,

and lines of riparian trees along watercourses. Veteran trees are a feature of hedgerows and in

fields.

Many small rivers, streams and watercourses with associated watermeadows and wet

woodland.”

Regional Character

4.3. The East Sussex Landscape Character Assessment1 identifies 40 Local Character Areas across

the county. Polegate Yard lies within character area 15: Eastern Low Weald as shown on Figure

1.The Site is located in close proximity to the eastern edge of this character area. Further to the

east is the Pevensey Levels Character Area. The Eastern Low Weald is described as being “more

open and exposed than the western low weald, with many more flat, treeless areas. It contains the

large woodland areas of Abbot’s and Vert Woods, which are mainly conifer plantations. Running

from Ringmer in the west to Polegate in the east the area contains the Glynde Reach, the upper

Cuckmere River and Arlington Reservoir.”

4.4. It’s distinctive characteristics include:

significant areas of flat, nearly treeless country with remote windswept feel;

a greater area (15%) is under woodland than in the Western Low Weald but, by contrast, nearly

all of this is in large blocks over 2 Ha. About half the woodland is coniferous;

hedges and hedgerow trees are slightly less abundant, and trees are often small and wind-bent;

ancient pathways cross the area, including ancient Drove roads running North and South across

the Low Weald;

fine, open views of the Downs;

small, remote and largely unspoiled rural villages;

historic designed landscapes and parkland; and

1 East Sussex Landscape Character Assessment, an online reference at www.eastsussex.gov.uk/environment/landscape/default.htm



small, winding, partly tree-lined streams, notably Cuckmere River, but also many artificial,

straightened drains and channels.

4.5. Threats to the character area and forces for change identified within the East Sussex Character

Assessment include: “Hedge and hedgerow tree decline leading to loss of landscape structure”

and “general development pressure for housing, farm diversification and commerce.”

4.6. The vision for the character area in the assessment states that it needs to be “a more open

landscape than the Western Low Weald, with fine views of the Downs and a sense of remoteness,

but with a restored and strengthened tree/wood/hedge structure particularly near built-up edges

and large modern farm buildings” and “a strong landscape structure to accommodate pressure for

change and development.” The priority actions within the assessment include: “Farm conservation

schemes, with emphasis on restoration of hedges and hedgerow trees, screening of farm buildings,

conservation of old pasture and drainage channel/river valley enhancement”, and “Protection and

enhancement of designed landscapes and features of archaeological significance”. The character

area is not covered by a landscape designation but is locally valued for its openness, remote

nature and views to the Pevensey Levels, and as such is considered to be of medium sensitivity to

change.

4.7. Pevensey Levels Character Area: This area is noted for its distinct remoteness is described as

such: “Grazing marsh and reeds are completely dominant in this large, flat, open landscape. This is

a landscape characterised by reed fringed drainage channels with scattered thorns and willows”

and “isolated farms and cottages.”

Local Character

4.8. The Landscape Group of East Sussex County Council has carried out a more detailed description

of the character of Wealden District2 including the Site and surrounding area. The Site and most of

its surroundings falls under LCA C within the assessment of New Settlement Options – Summerhill

and the adjacent character area to the north is LCA B as shown on Figure 1.

LCA C

4.9. The Site lies within this character area which lies to the north of Polegate and is bordered by the

A22 to the west, and the Pevensey Levels to the east. The LCA has been described “as an area of

undulating and flat landform, with medium sized pasture fields, becoming more open and flatter to

the east. More open in character than the countryside to the north, it is fairly enclosed, with weaker

structure of semi-derelict hedges, and low, wet flood plain. The A-roads on two sides sever the

lanes and the pattern of the landscape, particularly in the South. This has led to eerie, lonely cul-

de-sacs, complete lack of permeability and a feeling of dereliction and isolation. There are derelict

farm buildings. There are views across the Levels to the East. The land slopes eastwards, to where

the Cuckoo Trail runs through larger, flatter fields”.

4.10. The character area is not covered by a landscape designation but is locally valued for its openness

and views to the Levels in the east, and as such is considered to be of medium sensitivity to

change.

4.11. The character area has relatively sparse built form comprising mainly of farmsteads.

2 Landscape Character Assessment and Development Option Evaluation Study, Wealden District Council, February 2009



4.12. The character area is located within the strategic gap to be retained as a buffer between Polegate

and Hailsham. However, the assessment recognizes potential development areas within the gap

and the Site falls within potential development area 4 as per the Stage 2 assessment.

LCA B

4.13. The northern surroundings of the Site lies within LCA B which is located between Hailsham and

Polegate, and the A22 (to West) and the Pevensey Levels (to East). This LCA “is an area of rolling

landform, with small irregular pasture fields and very small patches of woodland. The scale and

enclosure is intimate, with a strong enclosing landscape structure of large oaks and overgrown

semi-derelict hedges. There are glimpses of open country to the east and glimpses through to the

Downs to the South. The land slopes eastwards, to where the Cuckoo Trail runs through larger,

flatter fields.”

4.14. The character area is not covered by a landscape designation but is locally valued for its long

views out to the east across the Levels, and as such is considered to be of medium sensitivity to

change.

Site Character Analysis

4.15. Following desktop and field studies, Waterman has prepared a detailed description of the character

of the Site as described below.

4.16. The Site lies within LCA C, as described above, and is set within a gently undulating landform.

However, given that the Site is an existing industrial yard formerly used as a mortar, aggregate and

concrete plant, it is not typical of the land use of the character area.

4.17. The LCA C character area is described as lacking a sense of permeability making it quite isolated.

The same can be said about the Site accompanied by the thick vegetation all around its boundary

with the yard contributing to the feeling of dereliction found within the character area.

4.18. The Site is topographically quite low lying compared to its surroundings and the established trees,

hedgerows and banks give the Site a further degree of visual containment from most adjacent

locations.



5. Visual Appraisal

5.1. The visual appraisal is based upon a number of representative views taken from the surrounding

environs of the Site. To assist with the visual appraisal, Geographical Information System (GIS)

analysis of the topography of the Site and surrounding area was carried out using Ordnance

Survey (OS) base mapping and profile height data to produce a Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV)

(refer to Figure 2). This identifies the relative theoretical visibility of the Site from the surrounding

areas, not accounting for the effects of intervening vegetation or built form. As such, the analysis

helps to identify where significant visual effects may occur and thus provides a focus for field work.

The descriptions below describe the composition of views and likely receptors referring to the

viewpoint locations illustrated on Figure 3. Images of these views are also included on Figures 4

and 5.

Visual Analysis

5.2. As illustrated in the visual analysis (Figure 2), the Site is located amidst extensive farmland and is

gently undulating. As a consequence, the Site is more visible from the south and south-west, from

locations within the valley floor.

5.3. Field survey has revealed that the presence of hedgerows, woodland and hedgerow trees in the

landscape acts to screen the Site from many potential viewpoints that are indicated on the ZTV in

Figure 2 and even in in close proximity the views of the Site are more screened.

From the north there are a limited number of views from the higher ground along Summerhill

Lane and the footpath, from where the landscape is open with fewer hedgerows and boundary

trees.

From the east, including views to from the nearby public footpath the Site, is screened from

view by higher ground and thick vegetation.

From the south, the Site in close proximity is again screened by dense vegetation. From further

afield the Site is partially visible from the footbridge across the A22 at the urban edge of the

town of Polegate.

From the west, the Site is only partially visible from very close proximity to the Site. Further

afield from this direction, the Site is again screened by topography, trees and other vegetation.

Representative views

5.4. The following views are considered as representative of the local area. Their sensitivity to change

is noted below.

Table 1: Representative Views

Viewpoint Description Sensitivity Visibility

Viewpoint 1 View from the footpath to the north of the Site close to its junction with Summerhill Lane, looking south-east into the Site.

High The Site is partially visible from this location.

Viewpoint 2 View from the footpath leading to Coppards (just north of the Site), looking south.

High Views of the Site are limited to glimpses, heavily filtered by trees.

Viewpoint 3 View from the footbridge over the A27, east of the roundabout, looking

Medium The Site is largely screened by vegetation.



Viewpoint Description Sensitivity Visibility

north.

Viewpoint 4 View from the footpath east of the A22, looking south-east.

Low The Site is largely screened by vegetation. There are glimpsed views of the Site.



6. Evaluation

The Proposed Development

6.1. The proposed Development comprises the erection of a new building on the yard for the receipt

and management of waste materials, the creation of a swale, minor rearrangement of welfare and

office facilities and minor alterations to activities to be conducted on external parts of the yard area.

The new building is proposed at the eastern edge of the Site and the swale would be located to the

immediate south of the building. A 2m high green palisade fence will replace existing boundary

treatment along the northern boundary. Access to the Site will remain as existing, via an

unclassified approach road off Summerhill Lane near its junction with the A22.

Landscape Evaluation

6.2. Localised effects would result within the Site to accommodate the development. The works are of a

highly localised nature and would, as a consequence have a very limited effect on landscape

character, resulting in little change to the character of the Site and no significant change to

surrounding landscape character areas.

6.3. There is visual connectivity between the Site and LCA C, particularly to the north. Construction

activities would give rise to some negative visual and audible effects to the parts of the LCA in

close proximity, including the adjacent residential and farm properties, although these effects would

be temporary. Further from the Site the construction effects on the LCA would become limited as a

result of the minimal visual and audible connectivity.

6.4. Overall, it is considered that whilst the development would give rise to limited temporary visual and

audible effects on the landscape character areas during construction, the completed development

would be quite contained and similar in scale to other built form in the area.

Visual Evaluation

6.5. The following discussion considers the likely implications of the scheme on the visual context of the

Site in relation to the representative views identified in Section 5.

Table 2: Visual Effect of Development on Key Views

Viewpoint Description Visual effects

Viewpoint 1 View from the footpath to the north of the Site close to its junction with Summerhill Lane, looking south-east into the Site.

The development in the northern part would be only partially visible from the footpath as a result of the screening formed by the existing mature trees and hedgerow. There would be glimpsed views of vehicles on the access road. In leaf cover the Site would be almost entirely screened.

Viewpoint 2 View from the footpath leading to Coppards (just north of the Site), looking south.

The development would be mostly screened by vegetation with glimpsed views of the rooftop. In leaf cover the Site would be entirely screened.

Viewpoint 3 View from the footbridge over the A27, east of the roundabout, looking north.

There would be glimpsed views only of the rooftop within the northern part, seen through trees. In leaf cover the Site would be entirely screened.



Viewpoint Description Visual effects

Viewpoint 4 View from the footpath east of the A22, looking south-east.

There would be partial views of the Site and vehicles on the access road through the vegetation. In leaf cover the development would be almost entirely screened by vegetation with only glimpsed views.

6.6. As noted from the descriptive changes in the representative views presented above, the completed

development would have visual effects from a restricted number of viewpoints. Whilst there would

be glimpsed views of parts of the Site, the whole development would not be visible from any

direction. The development would be most visible from viewpoint 1 to the north. From the other

viewpoints in the west only part of the development would be visible as a result of the presence of

existing vegetation. From the remainder of the viewpoints, to the south and north, only the rooftops

of the completed development would be visible.

6.7. From all viewpoints, the presence of existing boundary vegetation and trees would result in the

partial screening of the completed development. During leaf cover the development would be

almost entirely screened from view.

6.8. With regard to residential properties, there would be some glimpsed views of the Site from

‘Coppards’ to the north, but views of the development would be heavily filtered and partially

screened by the existing trees and hedgerow along the northern boundary of the Site. There is

also potential for some glimpsed views from Cliff Combe to the north-west of the Site. Again, views

of the development would be heavily filtered and partially screened by the existing trees and

hedgerow

6.9. As with any development, temporary visual effects would occur during the construction phase.

These would follow a similar pattern to the completed development, with most views being

screened by the existing vegetation surrounding the Site. The only noticeable visual effect would

be on views from close proximity to the north.



7. Summary and Conclusions

7.1. Waterman has carried out a landscape and visual appraisal of land at Polegate Yard, Hailsham.

The Site comprises of an industrial yard formerly used as an aggregate, mortar and concrete plant.

There are well developed boundary trees and hedge banks all around the Site.

7.2. An analysis of the surrounding landscape has identified the Site as lying within Landscape

Character Area (LCA) C, as described by Wealden District Council. This is an area of both

undulating and flat land with medium sized pasture fields, and with views across to the Pevensey

Levels to the east.

7.3. As a result of the Development, there would be only very limited and localised effects on the local

landscape character, resulting in little change to the character of the Site and no significant change

to surrounding landscape character areas.

7.4. The only noticeable visual effect would be on views (from close proximity) from the north and for

this reason, a muted natural grey finish would be used to make the building more recessive in the

landscape.

7.5. Desk and field based visual analysis has shown the Site to be visible from only a very restricted

number of viewpoints, primarily in close proximity to the Site and that from all available viewpoints

the Site is only partially visible as a result of the existing vegetation surrounding the Site and local

topography. The proposed Development is of the same character and nature as the existing use

and would not introduce any elements or features which would be uncharacteristic.

7.6. Thus it is concluded that in landscape and visual terms the Development would integrate into the

local context, given the existing use and the visual containment of the Site. The Development

would not cause any significant effects on the landscape character or on the visual amenity of the

local area.


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Figure 3: Photoviewpoint Locations


EED13678-102-GR-LVIA-03

March 2014

EED13678-102: Polegate Yard

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Figure 4: Photoviewpoints 1 & 2


EED13678-102-GR-LVIA-04

March 2014




Photoviewpoint 1: View from the footpath near Summerhill Lane looking south-east.

Photoviewpoint 2: View from the footpath leading to Coppards looking south.

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Figure 5: Photoviewpoints 3 & 4


EED13678-102-GR-LVIA-05

March 2014




Photoviewpoint 3: View from the footbridge over the A27.

Photoviewpoint 4: View from the footpath east of the A22, looking south-east.


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