SLEAFORD MASTERPLAN

April 2011 - Final Report
SLEAFORD MASTERPLAN
APPENDIX 3:
Strategic Site
Selection Tables

CENTRAL LINCOLNSHIRE STRATEGIC HOUSING LAND AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT (SHLAA)

MASTERPLAN STRATEGIC SITES
KEY
Potential housing sites for Masterplan
period
10. Land at south of A17
B
A17
E
F
Potential long term housing sites (post
Masterplan period)
Potential employment opportunities
G
H
L
Existing employment sites
Potential Green wedge/Sustainable corridor 3. West
Quadrant
Sleaford Wood
Railway Line
Waterways
A
I
M
J
K
8. Hoplands
Potential strategic pedestrian/cycle links
Key Roads
S
1. Housing Sites within town centre area
5 min walk, 3 minute cycle
A15
15 min walk, 7 minute cycle
Potential new access
C
Link road
S
S
Potential future school site options
7. Land off Mareham Road
D
5. South West
Quadrant
S
N
9. Land at Stump
Cross Hill
6. Land to the East of London Road
4.South Quadrant
2. Infill sites outside the town
centre area

SHORT LIST HOUSING SITES FOR MASTERPLAN PERIOD
For circa next 25 years - total of 3,700 dwellings
SHLAA Site Categories (refer to Appendix 6
for further details):
Catagory A - Deliverable
Catagory B - Developable
Catagory D1 - Potentially Developable
No Name SHLAA
Reference
1 Housing Sites
within the town
centre area
Refer to plan
Area (ha)
Total area:
1.0 ha
Max housing
capacity
40* (with
40 houses
per hectare
density)
SHLAA status Positive Aspects/ Opportunities Negative Aspects/ Constraints
Mainly category
A
This involves development in current urban areas- not encroaching on
greenfield sites.
Sufficient services may already NOTE: be Refer available to Appendix to support 6 for new further housing details of SHLAA
Brownfield Sites
Categories
Smaller sites would suit specialist housing developer which could
potentially be harder to fund
2 Infill sites outside
the town centre
area
Refer to Plan
Total Area
24.5 ha
930* (with
40 houses
per hectare
density)
Mainly categories
A & B
57H/218 & 57/HorE/42 Land at Electric Road (noted as significant in the Local
Market overview)
57/H/292 Bass Maltings presents a significant opportunity (overall housing
capacity figures assume 228 dwellings as part of this development).
Sufficient services may already be available to support new housing
Brownfield Sites
Smaller sites would suit specialist housing developer which could
potentially be harder to fund
Includes a couple of areas that are located in the flood zone, the area
between the curve of the railway line and the two water courses to the west
of the town. These would also place more pressure on Castle Causeway
which is used as a rat run. Alterations to the city centre transport should
however look to reduce this though.
3 West Quadrant 57/H/304,
57/H/182,
57/H/267,
57/H/218,
57/H/219
56 ha 1700 (with
30 houses
per hectare
density)
Mainly category
D2
These sites combined could form a comprehensive development
Subject to access off A15, this will reduce exacerbation of the current town
centre congestion as travel to work routes are mainly to the south west, west or
north north west (scoping study)
57/H/182 Land at Lincoln Road Sleaford (noted as significant in the Local
Market overview)
Pleasant cycle walking routes into the town centre could be created along
green wedge
Greenfield site in the countryside
Located directly adjacent to Ring Road- would perhaps need to consider
a ‘buffer’
Adjacent to first tier settlement
Currently in agricultural use
57/H/219 & 218 have flood zone 2&3 to the south
Advantage of allotment site acting as a central greenspace
Aspect onto countryside surroundings
Could look to connect some of the infrastructure to the existing environmental
features, e.g. the drainage into the river.
Located to the west, which is seen to be on the desired side of town for
connection to larger towns to the west. Existing minor highway infrastructure
and connections already exist to the A15 (unadopted road) so upgrades would be
needed but A15 is more receptive to new junctions than the larger A17.
Already a road bridge in over the railway line, which appear to be of generous
width so could be upgraded for vehicle/pedestrian/cycle use.
Adjacent to first tier settlement
4 South Quadrant
Suggested that
north part of the
site should be
developed in the
short list (Land
east of London
Road Sleaford)
57/H/208
(northern side)
20 ha 600 (with
30 houses
per hectare
density)
D2
Adjacent to first tier settlement
Allows for a completion of the existing built form
Good aspect onto surrounding agricultural land
Greenfield site
Strain on local primary schools within Quarrington Area - need to think
about growth of this area- risk of becoming separated from Sleaford as a
whole.
Adjacent to first tier settlement
Utilities (water)
* The infill sites identified in Zones 1 & 2 include ongoing developments. Those which have reached construction have been excluded from the calculations shown in this table.

5 South West
Quadrant (Land
to the South of
B1517, Sleaford)
57/H/194A, ,
Total Area
7 ha
210 (with 30
houses hectare
density)
Category D2
Sites noted as significant in the Local Market overview
Good access from B1517 road
Relatively small addition to current housing- potentially good integration with
existing residents
Greenfield site
Adjacent to first tier settlement
Adjacent to B1517 road- could be issues with noise pollution affecting
future residents
Strain on local primary schools within Quarrington Area - need to think
about growth of this area- risk of becoming separated from Sleaford as a
whole
10 Land at Poplar
Farm south of
A17
57/H/185 7.5 ha 230 (with 30
houses density)
Category D2
In a potential floodzone
Opportunity to reinforce recent gateway residential development
Would require a green buffer adjacent to A17
LONG LIST HOUSING SITES (FOR BEYOND MASTERPLAN PERIOD)
For circa next 50 years - additional 2,700 dwellings
No Name SHLAA
Reference
6 Land East of 57/H/208
London Road (southern side)
Sleaford, Land at
57/H/1
Stump Cross Hill
(West of London
Road)
7 Land to the south
of Sleaford, Land
off Mareham
Lane
Area (ha)
Total area
46
Max
housing
capacity
1,400(with
30 houses
per hectare
density)
57/H/247 30 900 (with
30 houses
per hectare
density)
SHLAA status Positive Aspects/ Opportunities Negative Aspects/ Constraints
Category D2 & D1
Catagory D2
Site noted as significant in the Local Market overview
Desirable location with aspect over the adjacent farmland- little disruption
from railway, bypass etc.
Good walking/ cycling distance from the town centre
Single ownership with no significant development constrains
Located in Flood Zone 1 (suitable for development)
Located close to the Maltings and with further development could contribute
towards a larger housing area. Should be considered in conjunction with the
Maltings development
Site currently on a greenfield site
Currently in agricultural use
A large area of expansion to the south of Sleaford- risk of taking the
focus away from the Town centre and creating small centre in Quarrington
area
Site 57/H/1 located on old Quarry/pit site - could be a risk of
contamination.
Risk of becoming ‘cut off’ from the Town centre
Does not appear to be on the desired side of town for connections to the
larger employment hubs that are in the towns to the west.
This does not appear to be on the desired side of town and has relatively
poor infrastructure connections. If the green wedge were introduced there
could be a development site to the west that is a natural progression of the
residential wedge that is starting to be seen there, around Mareham Lane,
but not quite sure in its current arrangement.
Opportunity for showcase sustainable development as a follow on to
the Maltings
8 North of
Hoplands &
Hoplands Depot
57/H/176 & 57/
AH/4
5.5 170 (with
30 houses
per hectare
density)
Catagory D1
57/H/176 The Hoplands Depot (noted as significant in the Local Market
overview)
57/AH/4 North of Hoplands (noted as significant in the Local Market
overview)
Development of these sites would encroach slightly on the Green Wedge
Potential access issues across railway line
Potential flood risk due to an increase in surface run off of a new
development
Isolated site could potentially require considerable new infrastructure
Similar to site 7 in that it does not appear to be as desirable in terms of
connectivity and position to enable connection to employment hubs to the
west
Could potentially increase the congestion in the centre of town, as the
alternative route around the A17 is considerably further
9 Land at Stump
Cross Hill
57/H/1 7 ha 210 (with
30 houses
density
Category D1
Greenfield site
Strain on local primary schools within Quarrington Area - need to think
about growth of this area- risk of becoming separated from Sleaford as a
whole

SITES DISCOUNTED FOR HOUSING AS PART OF
MASTERPLAN PROCESS
Name
SHLAA
Reference
Area (ha)
Comments
Land at Poplar Farm south of A17 57/H/185 25.5 ha
Site lends itself to employment use, however there is an opportunity to incorporate a housing element (refer to Short List Site 10)
In a potential floodzone (refer to Environment Agency flood data)
Land adjacent to Holdingham roundabout 07-1051 2.5 ha
Area has already been developed
Land E1 SLEA7 3 Sleaford 57/E/58 17 ha
Employment Area
Land of East Sleaford Road 57/E/115 7 ha
Employment Area
Land to the north east of Sleaford 57/H/318 40 ha
Land beyond the Railway Line so was dismissed due to connection limitations
Yard at Bone Mill Lane East Sleaford 57/E/123 0.5 ha
Discounted due to size and location on the green wedge
Land at Drove Lane West of A15 57/H/217 6 ha
Discounted due to location beyond the A15
Land at Quarrington 57/H/E/314 80 ha
Land at Mareham Lane Sleaford 57/HorE/88 1 ha
Discounted due the proximity to current Quarrington development and going against the current urban form
Discounted due to larger sites being available close by. Also retention of greenspace within housing areas
Sleaford Ballast Pits 34/H/280 21 ha
Discounted due to the proximity to the Maltings and the unfavourable location for transport links

STRATEGIC EMPLOYMENT SITES FOR MASTERPLAN PERIOD
FUTURE EMPLOYMENT SITES:
No Name SHLAA
Reference if
applicable
Area (ha) Potential Use Comments
A Land south of A17 N/A 15 ha Office/Light industrial
High profile frontage for offices onto A15
Potential for employment area to act as a buffer on the edge of the Main Residential Quadrant
B Land at Poplar Farm south of A17 57/H/185 15 ha Office/Light Industrial
High profile frontage for offices onto A17
Potential for employment area to act as a buffer on the edge northern edge of existing residential
Potential issue due to flood status
Ground floor space could be used for parking (in response to flood risk)
C Southern Southgate N/A 0.5 ha Town Centre Mixed Use
Development
Current Southgate masterplan for mixed use (Office/Retail/Residential)
Gateway development
D Land to South of B1517 57/H/194B 8 ha Office/Light industrial
Greenfield Site
Opportunity to create a strategic employment site to the south of the town with quality links to adjacent
population

EXISTING EMPLOYMENT SITES:
No Name SHLAA/
Employment
Land Review
Reference if
applicable
E
Land to the west of the Reservation, Sleaford
Enterprise Park
Area (ha) Potential Use Comments
SLE 1a 15 ha B1, B2, B8
Part of existing employment allocation
F
Land to the north of the Reservation, Sleaford
Enterprise Park
SLE 1b 0.84 B1, B2, B8
Part of existing employment allocation
G Land E1 SLEA7 3 Sleaford SLE 1c & 1d 7 ha B1, B2, B8
Part of existing employment allocation
H
Land to south of Pride Parkway including Poplar
Business Park
SLE 1e, 1f, 1g 2.0 ha B1, B2, B8
Part of existing employment allocation
I
Land off Hadley Road, Woodbridge Road Industrial
Estate
SLE 2a 2.7 ha B1, B2, B8
Part of existing employment allocation
J Land at Oakside Park, East Road SLE 2c 0.4 ha B1, B2, B8
Part of existing employment allocation
K Land of East Sleaford Road SLE 3a 4.3 ha B1, B2, B8
Part of existing employment allocation
L Bonemill Lane SLE 4b 0.5 ha B1, B2, B8
Part of existing employment allocation
M Land to south west of Employment Quarter 57/H/173 1.5 ha B1, B2, B8
Part of existing employment allocation