Sywell

LGS 23 - Site Context Name and address of site

Land at Home Farm, Sywell

Site location plan

Site Size 0.3 ha

Ownership of the site Ownership unknown

Is the owner of the site aware of the potential designation? Do they support the designation?

The site is not registered on Land Registry. The designation was consulted on as part of the Emerging Plan. No comments were received.

Photograph of the site

Is there currently a planning application for the site?

No.

Is the site allocated for development in the Local or

No

Neighbourhood Plan?

Part 1 - Is the green area in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? N.B The site must satisfy at least one criterion in Part 1, 2 and 3 to qualify as Local Green

Space. Is the site less than 1000m from the community it serves?

Yes. The site is located in Sywell Old Village and is around 500m from the centre of Sywell.

Are there any barriers to the local community accessing the site from their homes?

Yes. The site is private; there is a hedge around the boundary except for the private entrance to property.

Part 2 - Is the green area demonstrably special to a local community and does it hold a particular local significance? The site should meet at least one of the following criteria:

Beauty or

Does the site provide important views to key locations or assets?

No. Views from the site are limited as there is no public access onto the site. Views are limited due to the surrounding hedge.

Historic significance or

Is the site designated as an historic asset or does it make a positive contribution to an historic asset or its setting?

No. The site, although close to a listed building, does not make a significant positive contribution to its setting.

Did any important events take place on the site?

Unknown.

Is the site referred to in literature or art?

Unknown.

Does the site contain undesignated heritage assets or does it make a positive contribution to a heritage asset or its setting?

Yes - Earthwork remains of a medieval hollow way and series of tofts, part of Sywell village heads into this area. Use as open space would provide an opportunity for enhancement as long as any works were sympathetic to the potential archaeological deposits.

Conservation Area or

Does the site affect the setting of a Conservation Area?

No. The site is located within Sywell Old Village conservation area, however it does not make a significant contribution to the setting of the conservation area.

Tranquillity or

Is the site an important tranquil space for the local community?

No. The site is located in close proximity to Sywell aerodrome which detracts from its tranquillity.

Bio and Geodiversity or

Are there any important wildlife/habitats or species found on the site?

No.

Is the site designated for its wildlife value?

No.

Is the site designated for its geological value?

No.

Character and Form or

Does the green space make an important contribution to the character or form of the settlement

No.

Is the site an integral part of a green infrastructure corridor?

No.

Community significance

Is the site used by the local community for community events?

No.

Part 3 - Is the green area local in character and not an extensive tract of land?

Is the green area local in character and not an extensive tract of land?

Yes, the site is surrounded by development.

Designate as Local Green Space?

No. The site will not be designated as LGS or LOS.

LGS 24 - Site Context Name and address of site

Land behind ‘The Cottage, Church Lane, Sywell

Site location plan

Site Size 0.3 ha

Ownership of the site Ownership unknown

Is the owner of the site aware of the potential designation? Do they support the designation?

The designation was consulted on as part of the Emerging Plan. No comments were received.

Photograph of the site

Is there currently a planning application for the site?

Yes. The application is for demolition of an existing building and erection of new stable block. (Application ref. WP/15/00382/Full).

Is the site allocated for development in the Local or Neighbourhood Plan?

No.

Part 1 - Is the green area in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? N.B The site must satisfy at least one criterion in Part 1, 2 and 3 to qualify as Local Green

Space. Is the site less than 1000m from the community it serves?

Yes. The site is located in Sywell Old Village and is roughly 500m from the centre of Sywell.

Are there any barriers to the local community accessing the site from their homes?

Yes. The site is private owned land and not accessible to the general public.

Part 2 - Is the green area demonstrably special to a local community and does it hold a particular local significance? The site should meet at least one of the following criteria:

Beauty or

Does the site provide important views to key locations or assets?

Yes. The site allows open views across the village, particularly towards St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, therefore the site is an important visual amenity to the residents. There are well maintained, mature trees surrounding the boundary of the site.

Historic significance or

Is the site designated as an historic asset or does it make a positive contribution to an historic asset or its setting?

Yes. The land provides a setting for the grade II * listed St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, sitting at a similar elevation and allowing for open full views of the church. Also, to the east corner are a cluster of listed buildings, though the contribution to these buildings is less significant.

Did any important events take place on the site?

Unknown

Is the site referred to in literature or art?

Unknown

Does the site contain undesignated heritage assets or does it make a positive contribution to a heritage asset or its setting?

No

Conservation Area or

Does the site contribute positively to the character or the setting of a Conservation Area?

Yes. The site is located within Sywell conservation area and makes a significantly positive contribution to it, by contributing to the open rural setting of the village.

Tranquillity or

Is the site an important tranquil space for the local community?

No. The site is located in close proximity to Sywell aerodrome which detracts from its tranquillity.

Bio and Geodiversity or

Are there any important wildlife/habitats or species found on the site?

No.

Is the site designated for its wildlife value?

No.

Is the site designated for its geological value?

No.

Character and Form or

Does the green space make an important contribution to the character or form of the settlement

Yes. The site maintains characterful elements of the village such as the low stone walls and green areas around buildings. The site contributes significantly to the character of the village as it adds to the rural and open feel. The site is central to the village and has a visual relationship with the church.

Is the site an integral part of a green infrastructure corridor?

No.

Community significance

Is the site used by the local community for community events?

No.

Part 3 - Is the green area local in character and not an extensive tract of land?

Is the green area local in character and not an extensive tract of land?

Yes. The site is central to the village and edge by development; it is visually separate from the open countryside.

Designate as Local Green Space?

Yes. The site will be designated as LGS due to its positive impacts on a local heritage asset and its significant contribution to the character of the village.

LGS 25 - Site Context Name and address of site

Land adjacent St Peter’s and Paul’s Church, Sywell

Site location plan

Site Size 0.1 ha

Ownership of the site Ownership unknown

Is the owner of the site aware of the potential designation? Do they support the designation?

The designation was consulted on as part of the Emerging Plan. No comments were received.

Photograph of the site

Is there currently a planning application for the site?

No.

Is the site allocated for development in the Local or Neighbourhood Plan?

No.

Part 1 - Is the green area in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? N.B The site must satisfy at least one criterion in Part 1, 2 and 3 to qualify as Local Green

Space. Is the site less than 1000m from the community it serves?

The site is located in Sywell Old Village, roughly 500m from Sywell.

Are there any barriers to the local community accessing the site from their homes?

No. The site is publicly accessible and has a bench for public use.

Part 2 - Is the green area demonstrably special to a local community and does it hold a particular local significance? The site should meet at least one of the following criteria:

Beauty or

Does the site provide important views to key locations or assets?

Yes. The site allows for views into the St Peter’s/ St Paul’s church and across the village. The village war memorial can be viewed on the site.

Historic significance or

Is the site designated as an historic asset or does it make a positive contribution to an historic asset or its setting?

Yes. The village war memorial found on site is a grade II listed building. The land is immediately adjacent to the grade II* listed church of St Peters and St Paul’s and enhances it setting. This site supports the settings of the historic environment.

Did any important events take place on the site?

Unknown.

Is the site referred to in literature or art?

Unknown.

Does the site contain undesignated heritage assets or does it make a positive contribution to a heritage asset or its setting?

Yes - Burials are not always contained within the churchyards. Any works in association with use as open space would need to be considered in relation to their impact on below ground remains.

Conservation Area or

Does the site contribute positively to the character or the setting of a Conservation Area?

Yes. The site is located within Sywell conservation area and makes a positive contribution to its setting.

Tranquillity or

Is the site an important tranquil space for the local community?

No. The site is located in close proximity to Sywell aerodrome which detracts from its tranquillity.

Bio and Geodiversity or

Are there any important wildlife/habitats or species found on the site?

No.

Is the site designated for its wildlife value?

No.

Is the site designated for its geological value?

No.

Character and Form or

Does the green space make an important contribution to the character or form of the settlement

Yes. Positioned at junction at road approach to Sywell, this site provides a strong contribution to the character of the settlement and the setting of the historic assets. The space provides an excellent feature adjacent to the Church and there is a clear sense of being at the heart of the village here. The site maintains the spacious rural green setting of the village therefore this site plays a fundamental part in defining the character and appearance of the village.

Is the site an integral part of a green infrastructure corridor?

No.

Community significance

Is the site used by the local community for community events?

No.

Part 3 - Is the green area local in character and not an extensive tract of land?

Is the green area local in character and not an extensive tract of land?

Yes. The site is located centrally within the village and is surrounded by development.

Designate as Local Green Space?

Yes. The site will be designated as LGS as a result of the contribution it makes to the character and setting of the village and the conservation area and its historic value.