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New Sainsbury’s Foodstore, London Road, Hook Environmental Statement Non-Technical Summary May 2013

Hook Environmental Statement, Non-Technical Summary

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Technical Summary

Contents 1.0 Introduction ................................

1.1 Background ................................1.2 Environmental Assessment

1.3 Site Description ................................

1.4 The Proposal ................................1.5 Background and Need ................................

1.6 Alternatives ................................1.7 Description of the Development

2.0 Consultation ................................

3.0 Environmental Impacts ................................3.1 Traffic and Transport ................................

3.2 Air Quality ................................3.3 Noise and Vibration ................................

3.4 Geology, Soils and Hydrogeology3.5 Hydrology and Flood Risk ................................

3.6 Ecology ................................

3.7 Landscape and Visual ................................3.8 Archaeology and Historic Environment Impact Assessment

3.9 Climate Change and Climatic Factor3.10 Waste ................................

3.11 Socio-economics ................................

4.0 Summary ................................4.1 Conclusions ................................

4.2 Management of Environmental Impacts4.3 What happens next? ................................

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Geology, Soils and Hydrogeology .............................................. 14 ......................................................... 15

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Archaeology and Historic Environment Impact Assessment ......... 19 Climate Change and Climatic Factors ........................................ 21

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background

1.1.1 This summary gives an overview of the Environmental IAssessment (EIA) for the Proposed Development of a Sainsbury’s

foodstore on land to the North of London Road and East of Griffin

Way in Hook, Hampshire.

1.1.2 As part of the planning process, an EIA has been carried out to understand the potential effects that the development of the new foodstore will have on the environment.

1.1.3 The main Environmental Statement (ES) (Volume 1) and the supporting Appendices (Volume 2) contain more detailed information on the scheme and each of the environmental topics considered.

1.2 Environmental Assessment

1.2.1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a formal process by which the environmental effects of a project are assessed, and where there

is a significant effect that cannot be avoided, works are identified to lessen the impact (mitigation). The Environmental Statement (ES)

reports on the findings of the EIA and sets out those areas where likely significant effects have been identified. It forms an important

part of the planning application decision making process.

1.2.2 The development is considered to fall under schedule 2 of the EIARegulations (The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact

Assessment) Regulations 2011) and therefore Hart District Council determined that an EIA would be required.

1.2.3 The topics to be included within the ES were established through a process known as ‘scoping’. Scoping involves considering how the

development could potentially impact on the local environment, and

helps to identify those areas where the impacts might be significant. Hart District Council considered the scoping report produced for th

Technical Summary

This summary gives an overview of the Environmental Impact of a Sainsbury’s

foodstore on land to the North of London Road and East of Griffin

As part of the planning process, an EIA has been carried out to

understand the potential effects that the development of the new

The main Environmental Statement (ES) (Volume 1) and the

supporting Appendices (Volume 2) contain more detailed information on the scheme and each of the environmental topics considered.

sessment (EIA) is a formal process by which

of a project are assessed, and where there

that cannot be avoided, works are identified to lessen the impact (mitigation). The Environmental Statement (ES)

ts on the findings of the EIA and sets out those areas where likely significant effects have been identified. It forms an important

part of the planning application decision making process.

The development is considered to fall under schedule 2 of the EIA Regulations (The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact

Assessment) Regulations 2011) and therefore Hart District Council

The topics to be included within the ES were established through a s ‘scoping’. Scoping involves considering how the

development could potentially impact on the local environment, and

helps to identify those areas where the impacts might be significant. Hart District Council considered the scoping report produced for the

development and consulted with statutory bodies such as Natural

England and the Environment Agency, before providing their ‘scoping

opinion’.

1.2.4 The scoping opinion identified that the following topics should be assessed as part of this EIA:

• Traffic and Transport

• Air Quality

• Noise and Vibration

• Geology, Soils and Hydrogeology

• Hydrology and Flood Risk

• Ecology

• Landscape and Visual Impact

• Historic Environment

• Climate Change

• Waste

• Socio-economic effects

1.2.5 The EIA has been carried out in line with relevant legislatfollowed best practice guidance. such as that by the Landscape Institute and the Institute of Ecology

and Environmental Management has

The assessment has considered the existienvironment, the way this may change due to the new development

and how measures can be used to reducchanges. Experts in a wide range of subject areas carrie

environmental studies.

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development and consulted with statutory bodies such as Natural

England and the Environment Agency, before providing their ‘scoping

The scoping opinion identified that the following topics should be

Geology, Soils and Hydrogeology

Landscape and Visual Impact

The EIA has been carried out in line with relevant legislation and has

llowed best practice guidance. Specialist industry-standard guidance such as that by the Landscape Institute and the Institute of Ecology

and Environmental Management has also been used where relevant.

The assessment has considered the existing condition of the environment, the way this may change due to the new development

and how measures can be used to reduce the impact of these Experts in a wide range of subject areas carried out the


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1.2.6 The EIA project team has been led by WYG consultants, with input from other specialists within the company together

consultants, as set out below:

Role/Topic

ES Management and Co-ordination WYG

Traffic and Transport Mayer Brown

Air Quality WYG

Noise and Vibration WYG

Geology, Soils and Hydrogeology WYG

Hydrology and Flood Risk WYG / Mayer Brown

Ecology WYG

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Arthur Amos

Archaeology and Historic Environment WYG

Climate Change WYG

Waste WYG

Socio-economics WYG

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The EIA project team has been led by WYG consultants, with input

from other specialists within the company together with external

Author

Mayer Brown

WYG / Mayer Brown

Arthur Amos Associates

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1.3 Site Description

1.3.1 The Site is located to the North East of Hook on land to the North of London Road and to the East of Griffin Way. It sits immediately beyond the current boundary of the settlement and it is approximately

half a mile to the centre of Hook. The land to thethe Site forms part of the wider North East Hook masterplan area

which is being promoted for housing development.

1.3.2 The Site is currently bordered by Griffin Way (B3349) to the West, Hook House Hotel (Grade II listed) to the East, agricult

North and London Road (A30) to the South. Access to the Site is currently only available from London Road. The boundaries where the

Site meets the roads are made up of hedgerows.

1.3.3 The Site covers an area of 2.74 hectares and consists of four of land. These currently contain Hook House Farm Bungalow and

associated paddock in the West, Hook Farm House in the centre and a further bungalow in the central East part of the Site. T

the Site contains a commercial and light industrial use which includes car dealers, vehicle maintenance, MOT testing centre, lorry and car

parking areas. The remainder of the site is agricultural, with a

classification of ‘moderate quality agricultural land’.

Technical Summary

The Site is located to the North East of Hook on land to the North of

London Road and to the East of Griffin Way. It sits immediately beyond the current boundary of the settlement and it is approximately

half a mile to the centre of Hook. The land to the North and West of the Site forms part of the wider North East Hook masterplan area

which is being promoted for housing development.

The Site is currently bordered by Griffin Way (B3349) to the West, Hook House Hotel (Grade II listed) to the East, agricultural land to the

to the South. Access to the Site is currently only available from London Road. The boundaries where the

The Site covers an area of 2.74 hectares and consists of four parcels

Hook House Farm Bungalow and

associated paddock in the West, Hook Farm House in the centre and a further bungalow in the central East part of the Site. The East part of

the Site contains a commercial and light industrial use which includes car dealers, vehicle maintenance, MOT testing centre, lorry and car

parking areas. The remainder of the site is agricultural, with a

agricultural land’.

Figure 1.1 - Site Location

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Figure 1.2 - Planning Application Boundary

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2.0 The Proposals

2.1 Background and Need

2.1.1 Hart District Council are currently progressing their Local Plan, which sets out the planning policies for future development in the district.

The Council submitted the plan to the Secretary of State for

examination on 28th March 2013 and the document will be a material consideration when determining future planning applications.

2.1.2 Policy CS23 (North East Hook) of the Local Plan allocates land to the North East of Hook for a sustainable urban extension. The main

objectives of this policy are to deliver around 500 new homes and

related community facilities. Convenience retail will be considered suitable if it can be shown that it will not harm the existing village

centre.

2.1.3 A masterplan for the site has been developed with the sitelandowners by Barton Willmore in conjunction with David Wilson Homes, Croudace Strategic, Sainsbury’s and WYG. This sets out the

principles to manage development and help in the delivery of a joined

up and well planned development. It concludes that tha new supermarket in this location will provide the residents of Hook

with a greater range of choice and quality in shopping facilities whilst keeping spending in the local area. Therefore this planning

application is submitted to meet the retail element of the masterplan,

and a separate planning application is to be submitted for the residential development.

2.2 Alternatives

2.2.1 At the start of the planning process, Sainsbury’s looked at a range of sites to see whether there was a site suitable for a new Sainsbury’s

foodstore in the area. A number of alternative sites were investigated as part of this process including:

Technical Summary

Hart District Council are currently progressing their Local Plan, which sets out the planning policies for future development in the district.

The Council submitted the plan to the Secretary of State for

and the document will be a material consideration when determining future planning applications.

Policy CS23 (North East Hook) of the Local Plan allocates land to the North East of Hook for a sustainable urban extension. The main

are to deliver around 500 new homes and

related community facilities. Convenience retail will be considered suitable if it can be shown that it will not harm the existing village

A masterplan for the site has been developed with the site’s

landowners by Barton Willmore in conjunction with David Wilson Homes, Croudace Strategic, Sainsbury’s and WYG. This sets out the

principles to manage development and help in the delivery of a joined

up and well planned development. It concludes that the provision of a new supermarket in this location will provide the residents of Hook

with a greater range of choice and quality in shopping facilities whilst keeping spending in the local area. Therefore this planning

retail element of the masterplan,

and a separate planning application is to be submitted for the

At the start of the planning process, Sainsbury’s looked at a range of

a new Sainsbury’s

A number of alternative sites were investigated

• Landata House, Hook;

• Crossways Manor Car Park;

• Hook Parade;

• Hook Station Car Park, and;

• Car Park off Station Road.

2.2.2 All five were discounted in the site assessment process due to either not being available, as they are currently occupied by existing uses, not being suitable due to their size or location or access, or

being viable due to the large costs of

find suitable alternative sites for the current uses. As a result of this, the Proposed Development site was considered the most suitable.

The Site was identified as having good potential to support a foodstore and so a more detailed study

included a site visit, technical consultations, and a planning policy

review. This study showed that the environmentally and financially viable for a

development.

Figure 2.1 - Visual Representation of Proposed

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in the site assessment process due to them

either not being available, as they are currently occupied by existing uses, not being suitable due to their size or location or access, or not

large costs of site demolition, or the need to

find suitable alternative sites for the current uses. As a result of this, Proposed Development site was considered the most suitable.

was identified as having good potential to support a new e detailed study was carried out which

included a site visit, technical consultations, and a planning policy

that the Site could be technically, environmentally and financially viable for a new foodstore

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2.2.3 As part of the EIA requirements, once the Site has been chosen, it is also important to consider alternative approaches to how the Site is

developed and the methods that are used. Between 2010 and 2012number of baseline studies and surveys were undertaken on the

the results of which can be seen in the main ES. The results of these studies were used to refine a ‘Vision’ and then a masterplan

developed in conjunction with the adjacent land owners bringing forward the site for 500 houses.

2.2.4 This masterplan was considered at a consultation event public and other key stakeholders, the comments receivedthree main areas of improvement to the scheme. These were:

• Design

• Highways and Access

• Landscaping

2.2.5 When considering the layout of the Site, three main options for locating the foodstore and deciding on how vehicles would access the

Site were considered. The advantages and disadvantages of the

options were looked at, and on balance when considering the impacts on local roads and traffic movements and nearby residents, the

preferred option was chosen to be taken forward to be developed into this Proposed Development.

2.2.6 The final comprehensive Site plan has been based on thisconsultation, the review of planning policy and the technical work

carried out to date. The detailed design of the store has also been

presented for review at the North East Hampshire Architects DePanel.

2.3 Description of the Development

2.3.1 The key features of the proposals are described below:

• A new Sainsbury’s foodstore will be located in the Eastern half of the

site and will be built with a gross sales area of approximately

Technical Summary

As part of the EIA requirements, once the Site has been chosen, it is

also important to consider alternative approaches to how the Site is

hods that are used. Between 2010 and 2012 a number of baseline studies and surveys were undertaken on the Site,

ES. The results of these and then a masterplan was

developed in conjunction with the adjacent land owners bringing

This masterplan was considered at a consultation event with the

, the comments received identified to the scheme. These were:

When considering the layout of the Site, three main options for locating the foodstore and deciding on how vehicles would access the

isadvantages of the

options were looked at, and on balance when considering the impacts on local roads and traffic movements and nearby residents, the

preferred option was chosen to be taken forward to be developed into

has been based on this work, the consultation, the review of planning policy and the technical work

carried out to date. The detailed design of the store has also been

presented for review at the North East Hampshire Architects Design

The key features of the proposals are described below:

A new Sainsbury’s foodstore will be located in the Eastern half of the

site and will be built with a gross sales area of approximately

5,000m2. 75% of the store will be dedicated to the sale of

convenience goods including fresh food counters such as a bakery,

delicatessen, butchers and fresh fish, the remainder of the store will be dedicated to the sale of non

customer restaurant.

• There will be a service yard to the side of the building with an

access point on to London Road solely for service vehicles. The

remainder of the Site will provide car parking and a recycling facility.

• The car park will provide 323

car parking spaces, 20 disabled car parking spaces and

and child car parking spaces. In addition

parking spaces for the safe storage of further 18 spaces for colleague bicycl

• Vehicle access for staff and customers will be via Griffin Way and

there will also be a number of pedestrian access points provided, linking the main area of Hook to the Site and in the future, to

provide links with the proposed housing development t

and West of the Site.

• The design of the store includes the main frontage on to the car

park, giving customers clear views to the entrance.

• The proposed opening hours of the foodstore will be 6am to 12am

Monday to Friday, 6am to 10pm Sunday (trading for only six hours).

2.3.2 Other elements of the scheme include:

• Local Highway Improvements designed in consultation with the

Hampshire Highways Authority

• Provision of new services to the Site including electricity, wat

a new foul drainage system.

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store will be dedicated to the sale of

convenience goods including fresh food counters such as a bakery,

delicatessen, butchers and fresh fish, the remainder of the store will be dedicated to the sale of non-food items. There will also be a

There will be a service yard to the side of the building with an

access point on to London Road solely for service vehicles. The

remainder of the Site will provide car parking and a recycling facility.

323 spaces. This will include 290 regular

disabled car parking spaces and 13 parent

and child car parking spaces. In addition, there will be 28 cycle

for the safe storage of customer bicycles and a further 18 spaces for colleague bicycles.

Vehicle access for staff and customers will be via Griffin Way and

there will also be a number of pedestrian access points provided, linking the main area of Hook to the Site and in the future, to

provide links with the proposed housing development to the North

The design of the store includes the main frontage on to the car

park, giving customers clear views to the entrance.

The proposed opening hours of the foodstore will be 6am to 12am –

Monday to Friday, 6am to 10pm – Saturday and 10am to 5pm – Sunday (trading for only six hours).

Other elements of the scheme include:

Local Highway Improvements designed in consultation with the

Hampshire Highways Authority

Provision of new services to the Site including electricity, water and


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Figure 2.2 - Site Master Plan

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3.0 Consultation

3.1.1 Sainsbury’s and its consultants have had detailed discussions with statutory and non-statutory consultees, the local commlandowner(s). The findings of the consultations have influenced the

design and also the scope of the EIA.

3.1.2 Consultation began at the earliest stage of development to establish the feasibility of the Site and the Proposed Development and has

continued through to the submission of the planning application. Sainsbury’s have also worked closely with the developers of the

proposed housing scheme to the North and West of the Site.

3.1.3 Consultation has been undertaken with the following groups and organisations:

• Meetings with Officers and Members at Hart District Council;

• Meetings and ongoing discussions with Hook Parish Council;

• Correspondence with the clerks of Hook, Hartley Wintney,

Rotherwick, Long Sutton, Eversley, Mattingley and Odiham Parish Councils.

3.1.4 A four page colour brochure was delivered to 10,485 home and business addresses in the Hart District, and a public exhibition was

held on the plans. Details of the project website and email address

were also promoted through the local press.

3.1.5 As well as this consultation and the pre application discussions, consultation has taken place about specific environmental issues. These include information about baseline data, the methodologies to

be followed and the scope of the assessments.

Technical Summary

Sainsbury’s and its consultants have had detailed discussions with

statutory consultees, the local community and landowner(s). The findings of the consultations have influenced the

Consultation began at the earliest stage of development to establish

the feasibility of the Site and the Proposed Development and has

continued through to the submission of the planning application. Sainsbury’s have also worked closely with the developers of the

proposed housing scheme to the North and West of the Site.

Consultation has been undertaken with the following groups and

and Members at Hart District Council;

discussions with Hook Parish Council; and

the clerks of Hook, Hartley Wintney,

Rotherwick, Long Sutton, Eversley, Mattingley and Odiham Parish

A four page colour brochure was delivered to 10,485 home and business addresses in the Hart District, and a public exhibition was

ans. Details of the project website and email address

As well as this consultation and the pre application discussions,

consultation has taken place about specific environmental issues. n about baseline data, the methodologies to Photo 3.1 - Visualisations Showing Transport Facilities

Supported by the New Foodstore

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Visualisations Showing Transport Facilities Supported by the New Foodstore


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4.0 Environmental Impacts

4.1 Traffic and Transport

4.1.1 The Proposed Development will result in increases in traffic on the local road network during both the construction and operational

phases of the foodstore.

4.1.2 The local road network includes London Road (A30) direSouth of the Site and Griffin Way (B3349) to the West.

4.1.3 The overall design of the Proposed Development has been approached, where possible to reduce traffic to and from the Site.

Efficient building design and services have been specified to reduce

the volumes and numbers of manufactured components and deliveries that are required during the construction phase. All

access for the construction phase will be through the existing Site access on to the A30. The increase of vehicles during the

construction phase will be temporary and minimised through good management practices.

Photo 4.1 - Roundabout Adjacent to the Site

Technical Summary

The Proposed Development will result in increases in traffic on the local road network during both the construction and operational

The local road network includes London Road (A30) directly to the South of the Site and Griffin Way (B3349) to the West.

The overall design of the Proposed Development has been traffic to and from the Site.

Efficient building design and services have been specified to reduce

the volumes and numbers of manufactured components and deliveries that are required during the construction phase. All

ll be through the existing Site access on to the A30. The increase of vehicles during the

construction phase will be temporary and minimised through good

4.1.4 Vehicular access for staff and customers will be taken from

Way North; this will be the main entrance to the store. The main

servicing access for the store will be via London Road using current access point to the Site. The Proposed Development

includes improvements to facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

4.1.5 The Proposed Development

junction to access the site off the B3349 Griffin Way (N). This junction has been chosen to

B3349 Griffin Way (N) connects to the A30 London Road a

roundabout junction to the Sto enhance capacity, reduce delay and increase visibility for all road

users. A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan are also submitted as part of the planning application.

4.1.6 Overall, the traffic and transport assessment has

Proposed Development will result in a minimal impact on the local highway network and no significant environmental effects have been

identified.

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Vehicular access for staff and customers will be taken from Griffin

this will be the main entrance to the store. The main

servicing access for the store will be via London Road using the current access point to the Site. The Proposed Development

includes improvements to facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

osed Development will provide a new ghost island priority

junction to access the site off the B3349 Griffin Way (N). This junction has been chosen to reduce delay to all road users. The

B3349 Griffin Way (N) connects to the A30 London Road at a

t junction to the South. This roundabout will be improved to enhance capacity, reduce delay and increase visibility for all road

. A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan are also submitted as part of the planning application.

d transport assessment has shown that the

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4.2 Air Quality

4.2.1 The main air quality effects that are likely during the construction of

the Sainsbury’s foodstore will be from dust and particulate matter, particularly during calm weather conditions. These will be

during the demolition of the existing buildings on the Sconstruction of the new store and car park. The assessment has

considered this and based on national guidance and the short term

nature of the construction process, these are not considered to be significant effects.

4.2.2 The development will also result in increased traffic as a result of the construction phase as well as shoppers and staff

opens. The predicted traffic flows for once the sout in the Transport Assessment that accompanies the planning

application, and have been used to develop an air quality computer

model, which has helped to predict the changes to the current air quality in Hook.

Photo 4.2 - Current Site Usage

Technical Summary

The main air quality effects that are likely during the construction of

from dust and particulate matter, . These will be generated

s on the Site and the The assessment has

based on national guidance and the short term

nature of the construction process, these are not considered to be

in increased traffic as a result of the and staff once the foodstore

opens. The predicted traffic flows for once the store is open are set out in the Transport Assessment that accompanies the planning

application, and have been used to develop an air quality computer

model, which has helped to predict the changes to the current air

4.2.3 The predicted levels of traffic for the construction phase of the

development are not considered to be significant as they fall below the threshold for significant effects set in national guidance. The

model has identified that the increase in traffic once the site is operational will not result in air quality levels exceeding national air

quality standards.

4.2.4 The proposals for the foodstore also include a biomass plant to

provide power to the store, and an in

have been assessed for their air qualimodelling has identified that there will be no exceedances of air

quality standards as a result of these features.

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s of traffic for the construction phase of the

development are not considered to be significant as they fall below the threshold for significant effects set in national guidance. The

model has identified that the increase in traffic once the site is tional will not result in air quality levels exceeding national air

The proposals for the foodstore also include a biomass plant to

provide power to the store, and an in-store bakery. Both of these

have been assessed for their air quality and odour impacts, and the modelling has identified that there will be no exceedances of air

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4.3 Noise and Vibration

4.3.1 The noise effects associated with the Proposed Development

been assessed at sensitive receptors in the wider arearesidential dwellings and have been assessed against national

guidance and current baseline noise levels in the area to determine whether the effects are significant.

4.3.2 During construction, it is likely that noise from specific works

associated with the demolition of existing buildings and construction of the foodstore will be audible at the nearest receptors to the Site

However, the noise will be temporary and will reduceof the construction phase. For large periods of the

phase, noise levels from construction works at receptor locationsbe reduced or inaudible. Through standard mitigation measures

implemented by the Contractor and enforced through suitably

worded planning conditions, noise and vibration levels will not be significant for the duration of the works.

4.3.3 During the operational phase, potential noise generating sources include building services plant, deliveries, car parking, the recycling

facility and road traffic noise. The assessment considered

these sources and shows that the noise will be at acceptable levels compared to baseline noise levels in the area and relevant guidance

documents. Where detailed noise information is not available at this stage, such as for building services plant, the assessment

control measures can be easily implemented which will

the impacts will still be insignificant. Noise levels associated with the increase in road traffic both on and off-site has

The change in noise level at all off-site residential properties will generally be barely, if at all, noticeable.

4.3.4 In addition to the noise investigations carried out during this EIA on the Site, it has been concluded that no operational vibration impacts

will occur.

Technical Summary

the Proposed Development have

in the wider area which include residential dwellings and have been assessed against national

guidance and current baseline noise levels in the area to determine

t noise from specific works

associated with the demolition of existing buildings and construction audible at the nearest receptors to the Site.

will reduce on completion For large periods of the construction

phase, noise levels from construction works at receptor locations will Through standard mitigation measures

implemented by the Contractor and enforced through suitably

onditions, noise and vibration levels will not be

During the operational phase, potential noise generating sources include building services plant, deliveries, car parking, the recycling

considered noise from

noise will be at acceptable levels and relevant guidance

documents. Where detailed noise information is not available at this assessment shows that

which will ensure that

Noise levels associated with the site has also been assessed.

site residential properties will

In addition to the noise investigations carried out during this EIA on operational vibration impacts

Figure 4.3 - Noise Receptor Locations

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4.4 Geology, Soils and Hydrogeology

4.4.1 The existing baseline conditions of geology and ground

contamination and potential environmental receptors have been determined through a review of desk based information.

4.4.2 The site is underlain by London Clay, which is classified groundwater as being unproductive strata, while the agricultural

farmland is classified as being of moderate quality.

4.4.3 Historically, parts of the Site have been developed since 1872, when Hook Farm was present on the Eastern part of the Site. The Site

remained largely unchanged until the 1970’s when the farm buildings expanded and two bungalows had been constru

4.4.4 Potential sources of ground contamination from both current and historic land uses are considered to be associated with leaks/spillage

of fuels and oils from vehicle storage and maintenance

other materials incorporated into the ground associated with the construction of existing buildings and the demolition of others.

Photo 4.4 - A View of Hook House Farm Bungalow

Technical Summary

The existing baseline conditions of geology and ground

receptors have been determined through a review of desk based information.

The site is underlain by London Clay, which is classified in respect to groundwater as being unproductive strata, while the agricultural

quality.

Historically, parts of the Site have been developed since 1872, when Hook Farm was present on the Eastern part of the Site. The Site

remained largely unchanged until the 1970’s when the farm buildings expanded and two bungalows had been constructed.

Potential sources of ground contamination from both current and uses are considered to be associated with leaks/spillage

of fuels and oils from vehicle storage and maintenance as well as

materials incorporated into the ground associated with the construction of existing buildings and the demolition of others.

4.4.5 A number of potential receptors to ground contamination have been

identified at the Site. These include future site users, adjacent site

users and construction workers, vegetation, wildlife and surface water.

4.4.6 The Phase 1 Geoenvironmental Desktop Site Appraccompanies the application, has identified the need for a ground

investigation to be completed, to assess thecontamination and, if present

remediation scheme to be agreed with Hart District

4.4.7 The level of additional mitigation will be determined by the findings of the proposed ground investigation and providing the identified

mitigation measures are adopted, it is considered that there will be no adverse effect to future site users, a

construction workers, vegetation, wildlife and surface water, during

either the construction works of during the operation of the foodstore.

A View of Hook House Farm Bungalow

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A number of potential receptors to ground contamination have been

identified at the Site. These include future site users, adjacent site

users and construction workers, vegetation, wildlife and surface

The Phase 1 Geoenvironmental Desktop Site Appraisal, which accompanies the application, has identified the need for a ground

investigation to be completed, to assess the extent of any ground if present, enable an appropriate ground

remediation scheme to be agreed with Hart District Council.

The level of additional mitigation will be determined by the findings of the proposed ground investigation and providing the identified

mitigation measures are adopted, it is considered that there will be no adverse effect to future site users, adjacent site users,

construction workers, vegetation, wildlife and surface water, during

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4.5 Hydrology and Flood Risk

4.5.1 The Proposed Development will result in changes to

drainage on the Site and will also increase demand for water.

4.5.2 During construction of the store there will be potential for pollution

to occur as a result of polluted runoff. However, given the pollution prevention measures that will be in place during construction and

the distance to the nearest surface watercourses this is not assessed

as a significant effect. Likewise, the construction drainage management plan will minimise any potential flooding

effects.

4.5.3 Once the store is open there will be a water demand associated with

uses such as WCs and cleaning. The store is located in a region where water resources are under pressure and are carefully

managed. However the store will incorporate a number of water

conservation features, such as low-flush WCs and waterless urinals that will minimise water use. Overall it will have an annual water

consumption equivalent to about 26 domestic households. Therefore the store is predicted to have no more than a slight negative effect

on water resources.

4.5.4 During operation there is a potential risk of pollution arising from sources such as oil or fuel spillages in the car parking areas.

However, these risks are relatively low and source control measures included in the design will provided an ap

protection.

4.5.5 The Site itself is not in an area at risk from flooding. To prevent the development increasing the risk of flooding elsewhere it will

incorporate a Sustainable Drainage (SuDS system). The proposed SuDS layout will incorporate storm water attenuation measures,

where surface water discharges from the Proposed be restricted to a rate similar to greenfield runoff rate.

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anges to surface water

demand for water.

During construction of the store there will be potential for pollution

to occur as a result of polluted runoff. However, given the pollution during construction and

the distance to the nearest surface watercourses this is not assessed

as a significant effect. Likewise, the construction drainage management plan will minimise any potential flooding-related

open there will be a water demand associated with

uses such as WCs and cleaning. The store is located in a region where water resources are under pressure and are carefully

managed. However the store will incorporate a number of water

flush WCs and waterless urinals that will minimise water use. Overall it will have an annual water

consumption equivalent to about 26 domestic households. Therefore the store is predicted to have no more than a slight negative effect

During operation there is a potential risk of pollution arising from sources such as oil or fuel spillages in the car parking areas.

However, these risks are relatively low and source control measures appropriate level of

ite itself is not in an area at risk from flooding. To prevent the development increasing the risk of flooding elsewhere it will

incorporate a Sustainable Drainage (SuDS system). The proposed storm water attenuation measures,

roposed Development will be restricted to a rate similar to greenfield runoff rate.

4.5.6 As a result of the mitigation measures incorporated into the design

of the store the development

significant effects to hydrology and flood risk.

Photo 4.5 - Precipitation will be

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As a result of the mitigation measures incorporated into the design

of the store the development is not considered to cause any

significant effects to hydrology and flood risk.

Precipitation will be collected for Use in the Foodstore


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4.6 Ecology

4.6.1 The Site does not fall within or adjacent to any statutory or non

statutory designated sites for ecology. The nearest statutory site is Hook Common and Bartley Heath Site of Special Sci

(SSSI) (2 km). The nearest non-statutory site is Wooded Hedgerows, Hook Site of Importance to Nature Conservation (0.1

km).

4.6.2 A number of habitat types including tall ruderal vegetation, standing water (a pond and a swimming pool), species

buildings and hard-standing were identified on the Site. The majority of habitats were considered of value within the immediate

surrounding area and, with the exception of buildings and trees (when considered as bat roosts), the impacts on them as a result of

the proposals were considered to be not significant.

4.6.3 Two buildings on the Site were confirmed as bat roosts, with a further three buildings and six trees considered to be possibly used

by bats to roost. Considering the known roosts at the relatively rare bats and historic records of nearby roosts

possible that the Site is important as a link between roosts and

feeding sites, and/or as a feeding site in itself. Further surveys are proposed for 2013, to confirm the level of usage of the Site by bats

and to determine the mitigation measures needed tolikely significant effects on bats.

4.6.4 Surveys for great crested newts and reptiles are ongoing, but using

available information from the adjacent site, it has been assumed that small populations of great crested newts and common reptiles

(slow-worms, common lizards and grass snakes) use the Site. The

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adjacent to any statutory or non-

The nearest statutory site is Hook Common and Bartley Heath Site of Special Scientific Interest

statutory site is Wooded nce to Nature Conservation (0.1

A number of habitat types including tall ruderal vegetation, standing water (a pond and a swimming pool), species-rich hedgerows,

standing were identified on the Site. The considered of value within the immediate

surrounding area and, with the exception of buildings and trees (when considered as bat roosts), the impacts on them as a result of

the proposals were considered to be not significant.

e confirmed as bat roosts, with a further three buildings and six trees considered to be possibly used

by bats to roost. Considering the known roosts at the Site, including historic records of nearby roosts, it is

is important as a link between roosts and

feeding sites, and/or as a feeding site in itself. Further surveys are proposed for 2013, to confirm the level of usage of the Site by bats

measures needed to address the

Surveys for great crested newts and reptiles are ongoing, but using

available information from the adjacent site, it has been assumed and common reptiles

ards and grass snakes) use the Site. The

impacts of loss of habitats used by great crested newts and/or

reptiles are considered significant only at the local level.

4.6.5 Red kites were seen flying over the study area, but not noted breeding. These (and other

spring/summer surveys (reptiles and bats). Other bird nests were noted in the study area, though due to the

habitats nearby, the effect of loss of nesting sites (hedgerow, trees, buildings, etc) is important locally

4.6.6 The measures proposed to reduce ecological impacts include:

• Construction of a bat roost to compensate for losses due to

demolition;

• Designing lighting to minimise spill and disturbance to bats and

other nocturnal wildlife;

• Creation of new habitat in local area

and reptile e.g. rough grassland, log piles. Individuals present will be caught and moved from the study area to the new habitat(s)

before construction; and

• Provision of new bird boxes.

4.6.7 Monitoring will include follow up bat surveys and checks of bird nest boxes.

4.6.8 It is predicted that when this strategy is incorporated into the construction and operation of the foodstore, the impacts on the

wildlife at the Site will not be significant and ipositive effect (through creation of new habitats and dwellings).

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impacts of loss of habitats used by great crested newts and/or

considered significant only at the local level.

Red kites were seen flying over the study area, but not noted breeding. These (and other birds) will be monitored during the

spring/summer surveys (reptiles and bats). Other bird nests were noted in the study area, though due to the large number of similar

habitats nearby, the effect of loss of nesting sites (hedgerow, trees, is important locally.

The measures proposed to reduce ecological impacts include:

of a bat roost to compensate for losses due to

to minimise spill and disturbance to bats and

in local area suitable for great crested newt

and reptile e.g. rough grassland, log piles. Individuals present will be caught and moved from the study area to the new habitat(s)

Monitoring will include follow up bat surveys and checks of bird nest

It is predicted that when this strategy is incorporated into the construction and operation of the foodstore, the impacts on the

wildlife at the Site will not be significant and in some places will be a positive effect (through creation of new habitats and dwellings).


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Figure 4.6 - Phase 1 Habitat Map

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4.7 Landscape and Visual Impact

4.7.1 The Site is typical of the type of mixed land use development found

on the edge of settlements and is considered to be of low value in terms of landscape character and therefore able to accept

and new development. The Site is enclosed by native hedgerows and trees on the South and West boundaries which screen views

into the Site from London Road and Griffin Way

yard is enclosed by tall conifer trees which screen the commercial part of the Site from the adjacent rural landscape and internally

from the rest of the Site. Although trees and hedgerows are recognised key characteristics of the local rural landscape, they are

common features and most on the Site are of low qualitytherefore there is the opportunity for replacement to improve the

landscape.

4.7.2 The Site’s setting in the wider area restricts views from the immediate edge of Hook and views from within the

wider landscape to the North; more distant views of the Site are restricted by the local landscape of hedgerows, trees a

woodlands.

4.7.3 As the Site is very enclosed and visually screened by existing boundary and internal vegetation, the removal of the majority of the

vegetation, and demolition of buildings, would potentialviews into the Site during the construction phase.

Hotel is immediately adjacent to the Site and therefore is likely to be

affected by the Proposed Development. Views from the hotel towards the Site are filtered by the mature trees within its grounds,

however the demolition of existing buildings and construction of the foodstore close to the boundary will have significant

on views from the hotel and its grounds during the construction phase. Hoarding will be erected around the boundaries of the Site

screen views of the construction works from the

land until the Development is completed, however off

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mixed land use development found

considered to be of low value in therefore able to accept change

The Site is enclosed by native hedgerows South and West boundaries which screen views

into the Site from London Road and Griffin Way North. The existing

which screen the commercial rural landscape and internally

st of the Site. Although trees and hedgerows are recognised key characteristics of the local rural landscape, they are

common features and most on the Site are of low quality and therefore there is the opportunity for replacement to improve the

restricts its visibility to close Hook and views from within the

more distant views of the Site are restricted by the local landscape of hedgerows, trees and small

Site is very enclosed and visually screened by existing boundary and internal vegetation, the removal of the majority of the

vegetation, and demolition of buildings, would potentially open up uction phase. The Hook House

and therefore is likely to be

affected by the Proposed Development. Views from the hotel towards the Site are filtered by the mature trees within its grounds,

existing buildings and construction of the significant negative effect

on views from the hotel and its grounds during the construction erected around the boundaries of the Site to

ws of the construction works from the road and adjacent

land until the Development is completed, however off-site

intervening trees and vegetation will continue to filter views from

the majority of visual receptors towards the Proposed Development

during the construction phase.

Photo 4.7 - Hook House Hotel

4.7.4 The Proposed Development building surrounding the Site and therefore it will result in

on the local landscape character.landscape strategy for the

designed to fit in with the local landscape character, and enhance

the appearance of the Development.positioned to the East of the Site and set b

take advantage of the screening effect of the mature trees in the gardens of Hook House Hotel. This position also allows space for

landscape planting on the

impacts on residents in properties locatedDevelopment along London Road and Griffin Way North.

4.7.5 The existing tall hedgerows alongsidemanaged native hedge and semi

be more appropriate to the suburban setting andSite, allowing visibility between the

adjacent road. This will create better quality and

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intervening trees and vegetation will continue to filter views from

the majority of visual receptors towards the Proposed Development

he construction phase.

is significantly larger in size than any building surrounding the Site and therefore it will result in an effect

on the local landscape character. Taking this into account, the landscape strategy for the Proposed Development has been

fit in with the local landscape character, and enhance

the appearance of the Development. The foodstore has been the East of the Site and set back from the roads to

take advantage of the screening effect of the mature trees in the gardens of Hook House Hotel. This position also allows space for

landscape planting on the road boundaries and reduces visual

impacts on residents in properties located opposite the Proposed Development along London Road and Griffin Way North.

alongside the roads will be replaced by a native hedge and semi-mature tree planting which would

be more appropriate to the suburban setting and new use of the Site, allowing visibility between the Proposed Development and

This will create better quality and consistent


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landscaping along the entire road frontage of the Proposed

Development which would also compliment the garden fron

Hook House Hotel, further helping the Site to fitnative tree and hedgerow planting is also proposed as landscape

enhancement on the North and East boundaries of the Site. The planting will in the longer term provide increased

the Site from the North.

4.7.6 Native tree and shrub planting on the East boundary

House Hotel is proposed to provide a new landscape buffer, where

currently there is only a timber fence defining the boundary. This will help to reduce the impact of Proposed Development on the

listed building setting. There is likely to be a significant effect on views during the early years of the Proposed Development when the

landscape planting is establishing, however, o

the boundary has matured and grown in height, it would be expected to screen views of the Proposed Development during

summer months and filter views in winter months. This will be an improvement to the existing situation where there is currently no

buffer planting on the Site to screen views of the existing buildings from the hotel.

Photo 4.8 - View of the Site South-west Boundary Hedgerow from London Road

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along the entire road frontage of the Proposed

Development which would also compliment the garden frontage of

to fit into its setting. New proposed as landscape

enhancement on the North and East boundaries of the Site. The planting will in the longer term provide increased visual screening of

Native tree and shrub planting on the East boundary next to Hook

to provide a new landscape buffer, where

currently there is only a timber fence defining the boundary. This the impact of Proposed Development on the

There is likely to be a significant effect on Development when the

scape planting is establishing, however, once the planting on

the boundary has matured and grown in height, it would be expected to screen views of the Proposed Development during

lter views in winter months. This will be an improvement to the existing situation where there is currently no

buffer planting on the Site to screen views of the existing buildings

4.7.7 Semi-mature tree planting is proposed within the car park to soften

and break up the tarmac area, increasing visual screening and

mitigating for the loss of existing trees and vegetation within the Site.

4.7.8 Although there are residential South and West, they back onto Griffin Way North and London Road

with rear garden boundary walls and fencingviews from the properties towards the Site. Intervening garden and

highway tree planting filter views of

properties during winter months, and would largely screen views in summer months when the trees are in leaf. The Proposed

Development’s landscaping scheme will provide additional screening. Therefore the majority of residentia

not be significantly affected by the Proposed Development. There

are a few properties which will be more affected by the Proposed Development due to their close proximity and reduced tree

screening. These include some prthe proposed service yard entrance, which will have filtered views

through trees on the South side of London Road, and some properties in Aspen Close opposite the proposed car park entrance

which will have open views from f

west Boundary Hedgerow from London Road

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mature tree planting is proposed within the car park to soften

and break up the tarmac area, increasing visual screening and

mitigating for the loss of existing trees and vegetation within the

Although there are residential areas directly opposite the Site to the South and West, they back onto Griffin Way North and London Road

with rear garden boundary walls and fencing, screening low level views from the properties towards the Site. Intervening garden and

highway tree planting filter views of the Site from the residential

properties during winter months, and would largely screen views in summer months when the trees are in leaf. The Proposed

Development’s landscaping scheme will provide additional screening. Therefore the majority of residential properties opposite the Site will

affected by the Proposed Development. There

are a few properties which will be more affected by the Proposed Development due to their close proximity and reduced tree

screening. These include some properties in Scots Court opposite the proposed service yard entrance, which will have filtered views

through trees on the South side of London Road, and some properties in Aspen Close opposite the proposed car park entrance

which will have open views from first floor windows.


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4.8 Archaeology and Historic Environment Impact Assessment

4.8.1 The Proposed Development occupies land to the north of the medieval settlement of Hook. Post-medieval activity in the area is

demonstrated by the 17th century Old Raven House, a former inn, and the late 18th century Hook House, which is now a hotel. There

is no record of archaeological deposits on the Site and reports of a

visit by a local metal detector club seem to confirm this as they reported finding nothing. In addition, historic maps indicate that

earlier 19th century agricultural buildings were the first development on the Site. Since that time, there has been residential development

on the Site, including garden landscaping, as well as the creation of

yards, including the laying of concrete, and the erbuildings. All of these activities will have resulted in ground

disturbance and truncation of any remains present.

4.8.2 As a result, the potential for previously unrecorded archaeological

remains on the Site is considered to be low.

4.8.3 The surviving early 19th century agricultural buildings have been converted to business use. They are undesignated and

unremarkable but will be subject to recording prior to demolition.

4.8.4 One locally listed building is present on the site. It is not considered

remarkable and will, again, be subject to appropriate levels of recording prior to its demolition.

4.8.5 The Site is adjacent to the listed Hook House Hotel. Although the

Proposed Development will alter the landscape close to the hotel it is not considered that the setting of the listed buildings will be

affected. Existing and new planting will reduce the visual impact of the new building when seen from the hotel and there will be no

direct effect on the hotel’s grounds, which provide its immediate

setting. The appreciation and understanding of the early modern

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Archaeology and Historic Environment Impact

evelopment occupies land to the north of the medieval activity in the area is

Raven House, a former inn, century Hook House, which is now a hotel. There

is no record of archaeological deposits on the Site and reports of a

visit by a local metal detector club seem to confirm this as they reported finding nothing. In addition, historic maps indicate that

century agricultural buildings were the first development on the Site. Since that time, there has been residential development

ite, including garden landscaping, as well as the creation of

yards, including the laying of concrete, and the erection of modern buildings. All of these activities will have resulted in ground

disturbance and truncation of any remains present.

As a result, the potential for previously unrecorded archaeological

century agricultural buildings have been converted to business use. They are undesignated and

unremarkable but will be subject to recording prior to demolition.

One locally listed building is present on the site. It is not considered

le and will, again, be subject to appropriate levels of

The Site is adjacent to the listed Hook House Hotel. Although the

Proposed Development will alter the landscape close to the hotel it is ing of the listed buildings will be

affected. Existing and new planting will reduce the visual impact of the new building when seen from the hotel and there will be no

direct effect on the hotel’s grounds, which provide its immediate

ion and understanding of the early modern

complex, including house and stables, will not be adversely affected

by the Proposed Development. Although there are other listed

buildings in the area, none are considered to be affected by the Proposed Development.

Figure 4.9 - Recorded Heritage S

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complex, including house and stables, will not be adversely affected

by the Proposed Development. Although there are other listed

buildings in the area, none are considered to be affected by the

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4.9 Climate Change and Climatic Factors

4.9.1 Global temperatures are expected to continue to rise as human

activities continue to add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. The development of a new store will result in greenhouse gas emissions

at both the construction and operational phases and therefore climate change effects.

4.9.2 During construction of the store, emissions will arise through

deliveries and vehicle movements associated with the transport of materials and site workers.

4.9.3 Once the store is open emissions will be generated as a result of the transport of goods, staff and customers to and from the

addition the store will require heating, cooling and power in remain operational. To address the potential energy demands of the

new foodstore an Energy Strategy has been developed to reduce the

demand for energy where possible and to identify energy solutions which are, where possible, renewable and sustai

Photo 4.10 - View of Hook House Hotel from the Site

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Climate Change and Climatic Factors

Global temperatures are expected to continue to rise as human

activities continue to add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. The elopment of a new store will result in greenhouse gas emissions

at both the construction and operational phases and therefore

During construction of the store, emissions will arise through

with the transport of

Once the store is open emissions will be generated as a result of the transport of goods, staff and customers to and from the Site, and in

addition the store will require heating, cooling and power in order to remain operational. To address the potential energy demands of the

new foodstore an Energy Strategy has been developed to reduce the

demand for energy where possible and to identify energy solutions which are, where possible, renewable and sustainable.

4.9.4 As part of the Energy Strategy for the store, it will be powered by a

biomass boiler and air source heat pumps, which will result in

carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the than that of a store only meeting minimum standard levels. The

store will also be constructed to meet the Buildings Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating

of at least ‘Very Good’. This is a leading design and construction best practice.

4.9.5 Despite the mitigation measures proposed to address greenhouse

gas emissions, the Proposed Development will still be a net emitter of greenhouse gases and in particular of carbon dioxide (CO

addition, industry standard guidance on climate change impacts suggests that any development that emits greenhouse gases is to be

considered significant, which covers the majority of developments

currently being undertaken across the UK and globallywhen the likely levels of emissions are compared to the levels of

annual emissions in the Hart area these would form much less than 1%.

View of Hook House Hotel from the Site

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As part of the Energy Strategy for the store, it will be powered by a

biomass boiler and air source heat pumps, which will result in

) emissions from the store being 40% lower than that of a store only meeting minimum standard levels. The

store will also be constructed to meet the Buildings Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating

of at least ‘Very Good’. This is a leading benchmark for sustainable design and construction best practice.

Despite the mitigation measures proposed to address greenhouse

gas emissions, the Proposed Development will still be a net emitter of greenhouse gases and in particular of carbon dioxide (CO2). In

addition, industry standard guidance on climate change impacts suggests that any development that emits greenhouse gases is to be

considered significant, which covers the majority of developments

currently being undertaken across the UK and globally. However, when the likely levels of emissions are compared to the levels of

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4.10 Waste

4.10.1 The Proposed Development would generate a range of wastes both during the construction and operational phases The types of waste generated during construction will include

demolition waste, soils, metals, cladding, timber and packaging, most of which will be recycled. Commercial

generated once the Site is operational, which would mainly comprise

food waste and packaging.

4.10.2 As a minimum, it is assumed that waste would be managed in accordance with environmental and health and safety legislation. This will reduce any potential effects upon const

Sainsbury’s employees and local residents.

4.10.3 A potential environmental effect is the quantit

construction/demolition and commercial waste produced

Proposed Development and the impact this has on local waste facilities. As far as possible, construction waste will be managed on

site, being reused wherever practical. Where it is necessary to manage waste off site, the waste assessment has identified that

there are a number of local facilities which are available to

the predicted quantities of waste. The developer wouldfully compliant Site Waste Management Plan

demolition works which would set out how the predicted waste types would be managed, ensuring that wastes are minimised,

reused or recycled in preference to being sent for landfill disposal.

4.10.4 Sainsbury’s would manage its operational waste in accordance with its in-house waste strategy which states that zero waste will be sent

to landfill. Instead waste is avoided, reused and recycled whpossible with energy being recovered from all food waste.

4.10.5 Taking all of these factors into account it is considered that the could be developed without causing significant waste impacts.

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generate a range of wastes both

of the development. The types of waste generated during construction will include

timber and packaging, Commercial waste would be

, which would mainly comprise

As a minimum, it is assumed that waste would be managed in

accordance with environmental and health and safety legislation. This will reduce any potential effects upon construction site workers,

A potential environmental effect is the quantity of

waste produced by the

and the impact this has on local waste as possible, construction waste will be managed on

site, being reused wherever practical. Where it is necessary to site, the waste assessment has identified that

there are a number of local facilities which are available to accept

ies of waste. The developer would provide a prior to the start of

demolition works which would set out how the predicted waste types would be managed, ensuring that wastes are minimised,

cycled in preference to being sent for landfill disposal.

manage its operational waste in accordance with house waste strategy which states that zero waste will be sent

to landfill. Instead waste is avoided, reused and recycled wherever possible with energy being recovered from all food waste.

Taking all of these factors into account it is considered that the Site could be developed without causing significant waste impacts.

Photo 4.11 - Sainsbury's Bag Recycling Scheme

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Sainsbury's Bag Recycling Scheme


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4.11 Socio-economics

4.11.1 The social and economic impacts of the Proposed Development on shopping and employment have been considered in the Environmental Statement (ES).

4.11.2 The Proposed Development will provide improved shopping convenience food facilities for Hook. The proposals are in line with

the Council’s aspirations for accommodating retail growth and will

not result in significant negative effects on other shopping areas. They are also in line with the Council’s emergi

CS23 for the land North East of Hook which allocates the wider site for 500 homes and says that complementary uses including,

convenience retail, will be acceptable id there are no negative effects.

4.11.3 An assessment of local shopping patterns shows that the Proposed Development will have no significant negative effects on the vitality and viability of Hook Village Centre or any other shopping centres in

the area. Once the foodstore has opened the assessment shows that the stores in Hook as well as those in the wider area will be

able to continue trading at levels above their company average at

2018, as currently they are significantly overtrading and many residents in Hook travel to other destinations (such as Basingstoke)

to buy their convenience goods.

4.11.4 The Proposed Development will expand the quality, range and choice of shopping facilities for residents of Hook and the

surrounding area. There will also be the potential to have direct positive effects to the village centre from shoppe

for food shopping purposes and combing a trip to the store with a trip to the village centre.

4.11.5 The Proposed Development will have a positive temporary effect on the employment market and local economy through the construction

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The social and economic impacts of the Proposed Development on

shopping and employment have been considered in the

The Proposed Development will provide improved shopping and convenience food facilities for Hook. The proposals are in line with

the Council’s aspirations for accommodating retail growth and will

not result in significant negative effects on other shopping areas. They are also in line with the Council’s emerging Local Plan Policy

CS23 for the land North East of Hook which allocates the wider site for 500 homes and says that complementary uses including,

convenience retail, will be acceptable id there are no negative

tterns shows that the Proposed

Development will have no significant negative effects on the vitality and viability of Hook Village Centre or any other shopping centres in

the area. Once the foodstore has opened the assessment shows as well as those in the wider area will be

able to continue trading at levels above their company average at

2018, as currently they are significantly overtrading and many residents in Hook travel to other destinations (such as Basingstoke)

The Proposed Development will expand the quality, range and

choice of shopping facilities for residents of Hook and the

surrounding area. There will also be the potential to have direct positive effects to the village centre from shoppers returning to Hook

for food shopping purposes and combing a trip to the store with a

The Proposed Development will have a positive temporary effect on the employment market and local economy through the construction

phase with the creation of an average of 50 jobs rising to

approximately 200 when the store is being finally fitted out. Once

the foodstore is open, it is anticipated that the Proposed Development will create up to 200 new full and part

is a significant positive effect of the proposals.

Photo 4.12 - View of the Interior of a Typical Sainsbury's Foodstore

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h the creation of an average of 50 jobs rising to

approximately 200 when the store is being finally fitted out. Once

the foodstore is open, it is anticipated that the Proposed Development will create up to 200 new full and part-time jobs; this

icant positive effect of the proposals.

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5.0 Summary

5.1 Conclusions 5.1.1 The proposals for a new Sainsbury’s foodstore on land to the North

East of Hook has the potential to address an identified ‘need’ for

convenience shopping facilities in this area and is in accordance with

national and local planning policy. The assessments have how the environment and the local community would be affected by

the development as part of this EIA.

5.1.2 The assessment has shown that if the identified mitigation is implemented during the design, construction and operational stages of

the Proposed Development, all environmental effectsexception of landscape and climate change, can be appropriately

mitigated and reduced to a level which is not considered to be significant.

5.1.3 When considering the significant effects in relation to climate change, any new development will always be considered adverse in climate

change terms as it will lead to a net increase in greenhouse gas

emissions. However, Sainsbury’s have committed to an Strategy for the Site and energy efficiency and renewable energy

measures that will result in this development reducing the climate change impacts as far as possible. The store will also be constructed

to meet the Buildings Research Establishment’s Environmental

Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating of at least ‘Very Good’. This is a leading benchmark for sustainable design and construction best

practice.

5.1.4 The assessment has identified significant landscape and visual effects during both construction and operation. The majority of the effects

are identified at the construction phase of the assessmentin many cases unavoidable, due to the fact that the

development on mainly greenfield land. However, the significance these effects is reduced based on the fact that the construction phase

for the development is very short at only 32 weeks in total. This not

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The proposals for a new Sainsbury’s foodstore on land to the North has the potential to address an identified ‘need’ for

convenience shopping facilities in this area and is in accordance with

national and local planning policy. The assessments have considered how the environment and the local community would be affected by

mitigation is

implemented during the design, construction and operational stages of

ent, all environmental effects, with the can be appropriately

mitigated and reduced to a level which is not considered to be

When considering the significant effects in relation to climate change, any new development will always be considered adverse in climate

change terms as it will lead to a net increase in greenhouse gas

emissions. However, Sainsbury’s have committed to an Energy Strategy for the Site and energy efficiency and renewable energy

measures that will result in this development reducing the climate The store will also be constructed

Environmental

Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating of at least ‘Very Good’. This is a leading benchmark for sustainable design and construction best

The assessment has identified significant landscape and visual effects

and operation. The majority of the effects

ruction phase of the assessment. These are in many cases unavoidable, due to the fact that the proposal is a new

However, the significance of these effects is reduced based on the fact that the construction phase

for the development is very short at only 32 weeks in total. This not

only includes the demolition and construction of the foodstore,

is likely to generate the majority of eff

includes the store fit out, which is for many effects less disruptive. This is a relatively short construction phase and therefore any adverse

effects at this stage will be temporary in nature.

5.1.5 At the operational phase of the Proposed Development a number of further significant adverse landscape and visual effects have been identified. As with the construction phase, a number of these effects

are unavoidable due to the fact that this will be development on a

partly greenfield site. But given the sensitivity of the landscape at the Site and the design and layout and landscape strategy that has been

proposed these have been minimised as far as practical.

5.2 Management of Environmental Impacts

5.2.1 The effects of the construction activConstruction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). This will ensure that working hours, traffic management, control of pollution,

waste management, noise, and dust are all managed and controlled.

5.2.2 The effects identified at the operational stage will be addressed through a range of additional mitigation measures that have been

detailed in section 4 of this NTS and in full in the main ES. It is proposed that these will be secured

planning conditions set by Hart District Council should planning permission for the Proposed Development be granted.

5.3 What Happens Next?

5.3.1 Prior to making a decision on this planning application, Hart District Council will seek advice from Natural England, the Environment

Agency, English Heritage and other statutory and nonconsultees. They will also make the full Environmental Statement

(ES) available for the general public to view and comment on.

5.3.2 The Council will make the full Environmental Statement available for examination by members of the public at the Council’s offices.

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only includes the demolition and construction of the foodstore, which

is likely to generate the majority of effects at this stage, but also

includes the store fit out, which is for many effects less disruptive. This is a relatively short construction phase and therefore any adverse

effects at this stage will be temporary in nature.

e Proposed Development a number of

further significant adverse landscape and visual effects have been identified. As with the construction phase, a number of these effects

are unavoidable due to the fact that this will be development on a

d site. But given the sensitivity of the landscape at the Site and the design and layout and landscape strategy that has been

proposed these have been minimised as far as practical.

Management of Environmental Impacts

The effects of the construction activities will be managed through a

Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). This will ensure that working hours, traffic management, control of pollution,

waste management, noise, and dust are all managed and controlled.

he operational stage will be addressed

through a range of additional mitigation measures that have been

detailed in section 4 of this NTS and in full in the main ES. It is proposed that these will be secured through appropriately worded

s set by Hart District Council should planning permission for the Proposed Development be granted.

Prior to making a decision on this planning application, Hart District Natural England, the Environment

cy, English Heritage and other statutory and non-statutory consultees. They will also make the full Environmental Statement

(ES) available for the general public to view and comment on.

The Council will make the full Environmental Statement available for examination by members of the public at the Council’s offices.

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Printed copies of the non-technical summary and ES (including figures and appendices) may be obtained from:

Hart District Council Civic Offices

Harlington Way Fleet

Hampshire GU51 4AE

Or online on Hart District Council’s planning application pages at:http://publicaccess.hart.gov.uk/online-applications/

This NTS can be downloaded free of charge from the project

website, http://sainsburys-hook.co.uk/.

Printed copies of the non-technical summary and ES (including appendices) may be obtained from WYG at the addre

The non-technical summary is available free of charge, and a

limited number of hard copies of the ES are available at a cost of £350* per copy (plus p&p). Alternatively, these documents are

available as adobe acrobat files on CD from the same a£10* (plus p&p).

WYG Planning and Environment

100 St John Street

London EC1M 4EH

* Includes VAT @20%

technical summary and ES (including figures and appendices) may be obtained from:

Or online on Hart District Council’s planning application pages at:

This NTS can be downloaded free of charge from the project

technical summary and ES (including appendices) may be obtained from WYG at the address below.

technical summary is available free of charge, and a

limited number of hard copies of the ES are available at a cost of per copy (plus p&p). Alternatively, these documents are

available as adobe acrobat files on CD from the same address at

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