Indicative settlement boundaries propose the inclusion of land itemised as (1) being the former Storage Depot, off Oakdene Cresent - 0.76 ha as a developable area with a capacity for 20 dwellings. This site is, and has been for over 20 years, an integral part of the landscape as a piece of 'wilderness' and an area of wide ecological diversity. It is a delight to see local residents and visitors on the Hatton Countryside Walk to wander and enjoy wildlife and countryside here - surprisingly undisturbed by the proximity of railway lines, M4 motorway and canal traffic.

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the settlement boundary has been drawn on an arbitrary basis across the gardens of 24, 26 and 28. The parish council have suggested that the entire area to the north of the railway is deemed as green belt thereby excluding all occupants from the settlement envelope.
the gardens have been in place since 1967 and we see no reason why the boundary cannot be drawn around the sites as owned as existing private dwellings and gardens. No other properties have been treated in the same way.

plot 22 still remains in place- we have no issue with this.

The Local Plan booklet dated November 2013 shows, north of the station, that the proposed green belt perimeter envelopes boundaries of all the existing properties. There is an exception though, where properties numbered 24, 26 and 28 have the green belt boundary drawn such that it splits their extended gardens in two, obviously these land owners are concerned that the boundaries of their properties have been divided and I understand have expressed their outrage to both parish and district councils.

Now, I understand that the Parish Council in their infinite wisdom and by using 'a sledge hammer to crack a nut' are going to suggest to the District council that the green belt should start north of the station which will include all the twelve houses on the one side of the road and Oakslade Studios + house and garden on the other. This suggestion will cause more problems and disputes than it will solve.

I now own the bungalow No.20 in Station Road (north of the station), I also own the land No.22 along side, which from the day they were initially purchased by my parents back in late 1940's have always been designated as building plots, on one plot my Father built his own bungalow for his family, the other used as a orchard, lawned garden and play area for his children. He was always confident that if at anytime that if the lack of finances dictated they would be able to benefit from the investment that was made when buying not just one but both building plots.

Both my parents have now passed away and since 2008 my partner and I have been the owners which is where we reside. It is my intention to apply for planning permission to erect a dwelling on the vacant plot, and currently I have an inquiry for such lodged with the planning department.

From a planning approval point of view I would hope the following would be looked on favourably
1. Since the 1940's it has always been a plot suitable to accommodate a dwelling and had been given a house number.
2. I understand there is already a water connection and sewer connection available.
3. The plot (17m x 63m) is adequate to accommodate a reasonably sized building with a good sized garden.
4. The access to the site would offer unobstructed views up and down the now 30 mph speed restricted road.
5. The new dwelling would be in unison with the existing front building line and also roof line of existing buildings.
6. This possible single/double dwelling could count towards the total new build requirement.
7. The build would not alienate any of the the five purposes the NPPF (3.3) has outlined for preservation of the Green Belt.
What would have a detrimental effect on possible planning permission being considered is if the building plot in question is encompassed within a green belt boundary as suggested by the parish council.

Therefore I consider the logical settlement boundary to adopt would need to be a modification to that currently shown north of the station. The only alteration would be for the line to follow down the complete length of the garden of No 24 and across the extreme boundaries of No.24, 26 & 28 by following the line of the canal. The field along side the garden of No.24 and behind Nos.12 to 22 to remain within the green belt boundary to discourage any back fill building aspirations and No.22 could house a new build, blending in with the existing.

All the land north of the railway should remain as Green Belt. If either or both of sites 1 and 2 are adopted, there will be no requirement for any further, future, over-development.

The development at Oakslade Farm House has already been substantial and any further development would be unjustifiable. Any such development would not benefit the local community, but would erode the character of the village.

SHREWLEY COMMON SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY
There has been little comment about the settlement boundary, probably because it follows the backs of residents' gardens closely and the PC accepts the proposal.
SHREWLEY COMMON - SITES 1 AND 2
The Parish Council (PC) has concerns about the number of dwellings proposed for each site which would make it difficult to maintain the linear development character of Shrewley Common. Cramming so many homes on to these small sites is not at all in keeping and could mean that two cul-de-sacs are proposed, which could create an inappropriate dumbbell effect at the end of the village.
The average age of the population of the village is currently high, with a large proportion of retired couples and elderly single people. The PC feels it would be an advantage if some of the new dwellings were priced in a bracket accessible by first time buyers, together with some retirement bungalows. The Village Stores, the Village Hall, and the Durham Ox public house would be pleased to see new people coming into the village to increase footfall.
During the past 20 years the volume of traffic through the village has increased significantly. Many of the residents complain about the traffic volume and speed, and that driving in and out of their entrances to the road is becoming increasingly hazardous. Residents near the Village Stores are particularly concerned as vehicles often either restrict their view of the road dangerously, or even block their drives completely. Public transport is virtually non-existent and access to private transport is vital. More homes in the village will of course increase the traffic and parking problems and the design of the developments will need to ensure that the on-street parking is not further aggravated.
There are several mature trees and evidence of badgers on the sites, both of which will need to be protected. Evidence of a Roman settlement on one of the sites will need an archaeological survey report before any development is commenced. Development plans will also need to ensure that access is maintained to the fields behind both sites.
HATTON STATION SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY
The PC proposes that the settlement boundary should NOT include the dwellings to the North of the canal, ie maintaining the status quo, with the whole area to the North being washed over by the Green Belt as there are no suitable sites for development.
To the south of the canal, the boundary should be drawn at the bottom of existing gardens, as indicated on the map. If any of the sites 1, 2 and 3 are not chosen for development, then the boundary for Site 1 should be at the bottom of existing gardens, and for Sites 2 and 3 at the curtilage boundary of 106 Station Road. If any of sites 1, 2 and 3 are developed, then it is expected that the boundary will be drawn at the bottom of the gardens of the new dwellings.
HATTON STATION SITE 1 - Land to the rear of Antrobus Close
The PC disagrees with WDCs recommendation that this is a preferred site, unless an up to date housing needs survey clearly shows there is a need for new housing in Shrewley Parish, (in contradiction to the recent Parish Plan survey) which cannot be satisfied by developing the two preferred sites in Shrewley Common.
Also the proposed number of new dwellings on this site is disproportionate to the overall size of the adjoining estate. 20 houses added to the existing 35 represents a 57% increase. The impact of such an increase on existing housing is NOT acceptable. However, we propose that IF new housing is required on this site, there should be an upper limit of 10 dwellings, which would represent an increase of up to 28%. The impact on existing dwellings would therefore be significantly reduced. We also strongly support the principle of protecting and enhancing the environmental diversity and civic amenity of this site. By reducing the number of dwellings to a maximum of 10, it would create an opportunity to enhance the natural environment and meet residents' concerns. We would expect that IF any development took place on this site, WDC would insist that there was adequate on-site parking, so that there would be no impact on existing dwellings.
We also acknowledge WDCs statement that "the sewerage and drainage systems of Hatton Station are at capacity and that any new scheme will have to manage its impact and avoid adding to local problems."
HATTON STATION SITE 2 - Land to the west of old Station Road
The PC disagrees with WDCs recommendation and proposes that the site loses its preferred status because the close proximity to the M40 means that "A comprehensive approach to alleviating motorway traffic noise" is not feasible and this is also a GREENFIELD site.
HATTON STATION SITE 3 - The Dell
The PC agrees with WDCs recommendation that this site should not be considered for development for both reasons given in WDCs site appraisal, on access and the impact on existing housing amenity. This is also a GREENFIELD site.
FINAL COMMENTS
The proposal for about 45 dwellings in Shrewley Parish on four preferred sites represents a 20-25% increase in dwellings in both settlements. A recent survey conducted for the Shrewley Parish Plan, which had a response rate of over 60%, showed that the majority of residents (55%) felt that no new housing could be accommodated within the Parish in the future. However, the Parish Council (PC) does not object to some development but believes that the proposed increase in the number of dwellings is unsustainable. The Shrewley Parish settlement scoring (Hatton Station 18 and Shrewley Common 33) indicates that both settlements have few local services for residents. The PC also considers that development on this scale would be detrimental to the character of both settlements and that the narrow lanes in the Parish, particularly Station Road in Hatton Station, will have difficulty coping with the increased traffic.
The PC is also concerned over the phasing of any new developments. The Local Plan needs to provide capacity to increase housing supply incrementally over the next 15 years. However, developers are likely to want to build much more quickly. The PC strongly opposes any plan which would mean mass building of new homes in the early years, leaving no capacity to increase in the future. The PC proposes that the Shrewley Common sites are developed first to satisfy any local housing needs which are supported through an up-to-date housing needs survey. WDC must ensure that the requirements of Section 4.4.6 of the Revised Development Strategy June 2013 as restated below are met in full and require developers to agree to phased development to cover the whole period through to 2029:
"... The scale of development will need to be carefully managed and it is the Council's intention to introduce capped proportional growth rates for the smaller settlements, subject to further consultation with parish councils and in light of ongoing work on green belt, ecology and landscape considerations. Locally agreed growth rates will allow parish councils to support development which is of a proportional scale to their settlements and help places maintain their distinctiveness and character."
The PC re-emphasises the importance of WDC ensuring that the requirements of Section 4.4.7 below are met before any detailed planning proposals are determined.
"... limited infill housing development of an appropriate proportional scale will only be acceptable where it can be demonstrated that:
* it is supported by the parish council and/or neighbourhood plan;
* a registered social landlord is supportive of the development;
* it is supported through an up-to-date housing needs survey covering local affordable and market need;
* it is located within a defined village or settlement envelope;
* it would deliver clear improvements to local services and facilities."
Finally, following agreement on the new settlement boundaries, there must be assurances that there can be no further boundary changes for the duration of the Local Plan, so preventing creeping expansion and further development in the Green Belt between now and 2029.

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Re: Confirmation of objection to re-siting of village boundary line.

Following the meeting of the Parish Council at Shrewley Village Hall last night, we wish to reiterate our objection to the proposal to re-site the village boundary to within our long established back garden and to clarify our request to site the boundary line at the END of our garden by the geographical, physical and robust feature which is the Grand Union Canal.
We understand from the meeting that the parish council will recommend removing the village boundary entirely from our end of Station Road thereby consigning this end - north of the railway line - to being Green Belt. This contravenes our request and wish to retain our property's heritage as a home and garden free of restrictions and constraints which placing our properties inside the Green Belt would cause. The response from the council seemed to us both a green wash and a whitewash. Furthermore, it would remove the whole road of properties from number 1 Station Road to number 30 from being within the village boundary officially. Again we point out that no other properties in the district with substantial back gardens are being treated in this way and we uphold our rights to be treated as favourably as everyone else in the District.
I attach a map of the local plan (separately) with our preferred boundary line shown (dotted), and ask that you add this further response to our mailed response of last week. Thank you for giving this your further consideration.

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1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.

1. Highway & Transport Issues
Visibility at proposed site entrance on Oakdene.
- The exit is very narrow and does not meet visibility splay criteria to the right, given the potential
vehicle flows per day .
- There is a small residential access road on the left of the proposed site entrance that has not been
accounted for
Impact on road junction of Oakdene and Station Road
Given the potential increase in vehicles there is insufficient visibility splay to the right
2. Environmental Health issues
Previous use of site: The site was previously a railway yard and an ammunition dump and munitions
have been found on this site
3. Draining / Sewerage
Drainage in Hatton Station is already at capacity and adjoining properties have to have their sewage
pumped out every 6 weeks (approx) by Orbit Housing Association
4. Planning Application History
This site has previously been refused planning permission
5. Green Belt protection
The site is Green Belt and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have confirmed
their objection to potential reclassification which will substantially compromise the future of
surrounding local Green Belt too
6. Protected Habitat
- The whole site is an important reptile habitat containing protected species
- Newts and slow worms have already been moved onto this site from a previously developed
location and should not be handled/moved twice (as stated by the The British Herpetological Society
and ACRT)
- Bats are protected under Regulation 41 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations
2010 and Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a common sight every summer
on the site and are believed to roost in the trees at the eastern end.