PROPOSED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

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1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT to Bristol Public consultation Clevedon Town Centre on the proposed mixed residential and employment to Nailsea development to the west of Kenn Road, Kenn Business Park M5 Kenn. Kenn Road The purpose of this exhibition is for St. Modwen Developments to seek the views of local people on their outline proposals for land to the west of Kenn Road, prior to the submission of a planning application. Map showing the location of the Site to Exeter to Yatton Kenn St. Modwen Developments is the UK s leading regeneration specialist and an expert in brownfield renewal. The company operates across the full spectrum of the property industry from a network of regional offices, a residential business and through joint ventures with public sector and industry leading partners. Examples of St. Modwen Developments Residential Schemes The company is focussed upon regeneration with an outstanding 0 year track record. With extensive experience in dealing with complex and challenging sites, St. Modwen Developments is focussed on the long-term development of commercial property and residential land.

2 THE SITE & ITS CONTEXT North Somerset Council has previously granted planning permission for an employment development on this site, which is controlled by St. Modwen Developments. The site, which measures 8. ha / 0.6 acres, is located within Kenn Parish but is close to Clevedon town centre and other local facilities. It is situated opposite the existing Kenn Business Park on Kenn Road, to the west of the M5, to the east of the disused railway line, and extends from Colehouse Lane to the River Yeo. Aerial photo of the site Nearby manufacturing business In response to current demand for additional housing, St. Modwen Developments is considering the option to promote residential led mixed-use development on the site. Nearby supermarket St. Modwen Developments and previous landowners have marketed this site for employment use since planning permission was granted in 008, although to date there has been insufficient demand to make the site viable. Aerial photo of the site and surroundings

3 NEED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT Residential Examples of St. Modwen Developments Residential Schemes Blind Yeo Portbury House On the basis of its size and facilities Clevedon is a key settlement identified by North Somerset Council as suitable for major housing development, noting a commitment of 707 dwellings between 006 and 06 within the latest Site Allocations Plan document (March 06). However the Plan has only identified a limited number of sites which the project team has considered and notes concerns with their ability to deliver the housing numbers that the Council envisages. RE SID EN TIA Kenn Business Park L Str eet Fro EN ge SID nta RE Pond Furthermore it is also clear that the limited housing developments that have taken place within Clevedon in recent years have not delivered affordable housing. Whilst this site does fall within Kenn, we believe that the only way of delivering the open market and affordable housing requirement is to look beyond the town s immediate boundaries, and in light of geographical and flood risk constraints elsewhere, this site appears to provide the only viable option for such development. TIA L RE Holiday Village & Caravan Site OY L ME TIA PL EN EM SID NT Dis use eet r t S e tag n o Fr ay ailw dr Employment Location of illustrations Development examples from Kenn Business Park Since planning consent was granted in 008, a small number of employment units have been constructed to the east of Kenn Road to provide space for local firms to expand and generate new employment opportunities. However, vacant space and land remains. There is some evidence of local demand for the further expansion of indigenous businesses in the Clevedon area. To meet this demand and make provision for new businesses, St. Modwen Developments intends to retain in the region of acres for employment accommodation which will be made viable by the residential scheme.

4 GETTING THERE Vehicle access will be provided from a new junction on Kenn Road with a dedicated right turn lane into the site. There will also be a new footpath leading from the site to a pedestrian crossing linking with the existing footpath on the east side of Kenn Road. The team is also looking at the scope to reduce speed limits. Town map of Clevedon showing the site A new estate spine road is to be constructed to serve the development site. The employment development will provide flexible floorspace for business uses appropriate to the proposed neighbouring residential uses. M5 Junction 0 The development site is well located in terms of nearby housing, offering opportunities for people to cycle or walk to work. St. Modwen Developments is proposing improved footpath links to the site and there is an existing bus route along Kenn Road. Spine Road Footpath Link A Transport Assessment conducted for St. Modwen Developments shows that there is sufficient capacity in the existing highway network to cope with the traffic generated by the residential and employment sites. There is evidence to suggest that a residential led development will greatly reduce the traffic that would have been generated by the employment planning permission. Aerial photo of south Clevedon Time Comparison (Extant Employment Scheme vs Proposed) Arrivals Departures Total 08:00-09: :00-8:

5 LANDSCAPE The site is naturally well screened from surrounding areas by the raised tree embankment on the former railway line and the M5. A landscape enhancement strategy will be agreed for the whole site to ensure a coherent policy for planting using native species. The existing mature hedgerow planting to the western railway boundary will be enhanced with additional native hedgerow species and tree planting. Semi native hedgerow planting will be provided to the spine road and semi ornamental landscaping around buildings, creating enclosure and an attractive working environment. Existing off-site vegetation Proposed thickening of existing hedgerow with native species Proposed native hedgerow Proposed native copse planting / surface water compensation area 4 Landscape concept plan View of west boundary from former railway bridge showing existing screening from disused railway Looking north along railway showing screening of adjoining land 4 View of north boundary looking towards disused railway River Yeo and area of flood compensation at south of the site

6 SITE CONSTRAINTS Meadow Meadow Garage The site which has previously been granted planning permission for development, is not within green belt, is protected from tidal flooding and is no longer within a fluvial floodplain as a result of improved management of the River Kenn and associated watercourses. Holiday Village & Caravan Site Pond Copse Rhyne to Commercial Development The drainage ditches which cross the site from east to west and any associated existing hedgerows are to be largely retained. A landscape mound is to be provided to the motorway frontage to provide an appropriate acoustic and visual landscaped barrier to road traffic. be Diverted Existing Roads Railway (Disused) Existing Trees and Shrubs 4 New Rhyne Hedgerow Reinforcement Hedgerow on a Mound Tree Planting Shrubs River Kenn Farmland Surface Water Compensation Reeds Wildlife Corridor Wildlife Corridor Under New Access Road View from M5 into Site through Gap in Hedgerow Corner of Key Building View over Colehouse Pond 4 North boundary looking east Kenn Road looking south Looking north along disused railway

7 MASTERPLAN RESIDENTIAL An indicative masterplan has been prepared to illustrate how the development might be laid out and to inform the public consultation process. Residential RESIDENTIAL The number, size and detailed design of individual dwellings has not yet been finalised but the development will provide a mixture of affordable and open market dwellings of mainly -4 bedrooms. EMPLOYMENT Initial design work suggests the site cannot accommodate more than 00 dwellings. Employment RESIDENTIAL The business park element will consist of high quality employment units in an attractive and managed landscape setting. The maximum height of the buildings is likely to be no more than or 4 storeys. Community Infrastructure Indicative Masterplan The development will be required to mitigate any impacts on existing community facilities through on-site provision or contributions towards enhancing existing nearby facilities through a Section 06 agreement. Examples of St. Modwen Developments Residential Schemes Depending on identified needs, such provisions might include education, leisure, open space and play provision, health, libraries, community facilities, public transport, cycling and pedestrian links.

8 WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Your views are important to us Please give us your comments on the draft proposals you have seen today. You can do this by: > Filling in the comments form and putting it in the ballot box provided at this exhibition > Returning the comments form no later than st May 06 using the Freepost facility or by to: > Calling our information hotline during normal office hours, 9.00am pm: Comments received will be analysed and responded to in a Public Consultation Statement which will be submitted on behalf of the developer to North Somerset Council alongside a planning application. Key Benefits of Proposed Development: Affordable & market housing Around 0 jobs created Reduced traffic compared to consented employment scheme Space for existing business in the Clevedon area to expand Attractive and well designed mixed-use development Well located sustainable site Economically viable scheme Protection and enhancement of existing plant and wildlife habitats