NEDDC Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation on the Strategic Approach to the Location of Development and Refined Sites (March 2026)

Location of Development and Refined Sites consultation
Historic England welcomes the opportunity to work with the Council and engage on this current consultation.

With regards to the strategic approach to development, any quantum of development that is decided upon by the Council should be able to come forward whilst protecting the significance of heritage assets and their setting.

Again, when considering the location of development, we would anticipate the Council to consider if locations are appropriate in the context of avoiding harm to the significance of heritage assets, including their setting. It may also be that there are opportunities for heritage led regeneration or to address heritage at risk within the Borough, through development and this issue should also be considered when defining appropriate locations and sites.

We note the list of refined sites being consulted on, and the list of constraints per site including heritage assets. We welcome the reference to heritage assets being included. We asked the Council during the consultation phase if there was any heritage assessment available and it was confirmed that there was not.

Refined sites

• 45243 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45247 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield - constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45900 White Lane Farm, White Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, and that the site has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area as well as a greater understanding of the archaeological potential of the site. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45042 Redundant Nursery Land at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information highlights that there is a Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse on site. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45043 Land A at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information does not reference the Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse nearby. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45065 Land around Furnace Hillock Way, Hasland – constraints information highlights that there is potential for archaeological findings on this site and heritage assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to significance and any avoidance/mitigation measures that could be incorporated. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45227/45541 Duckmanton Moor – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected by this development including Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Scarsdale Hall and Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Bolsover Castle, and Grade I associated Registered Park and Garden, among others. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45226 Eckington South – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected through this development including Grade I Renishaw Hall, Grade II* Renishaw Registered Park and Garden, Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area, Eckington High Street Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities. The site also has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment.
• 45003 19b High Street Clay Cross – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45052 Land to the West of A61 Derby Road, Clay Cross - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45060 Clay Cross South – the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45919 Kenning Park Land, located to the West of High Street, Clay Cross - the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as within the setting of Grade II St Bartholomew’s Church. Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45920 Land North of Biwater, Clay Cross – the constraints information has highlighted Grade II Clay Cross Railway Tunnel as being impacted, as well as the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45054 Land North of Burns Drive and East of Southfield Mount, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45160 Land North of Dronfield Woodhouse - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45228 Land at Holmley Common, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site as well as impacts to Grade II Nether Birchitt within the setting of the potential allocation. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45249 Land adjacent to Meadow Grange Care Home, Holmesfield Road Dronfield Woodhouse – constraints information shows that the care home is a non designated heritage asset situated within the Dronfield Woodhouse Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the non designated heritage asset and the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45251 Land off Highgate Lane, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45384 Land at Manor Bungalows, Dronfield – limited reference to heritage assets and which ones may be affected. A heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the implications for heritage as a result of this potential allocation.
• 45483 Land off Eckington Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield – – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45438 Land off Callywhite Lane, Dronfield – constraints information highlights that Summer Colliery Scheduled Monument is within the setting of this proposed allocation and heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to this heritage asset and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45078 Land North of Eckington – constraints information highlights that this proposed allocation is within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, adjacent to the medieval Eckington deer park and other heritage assets. Heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to these heritage assets and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45085 East of Ducksett Lane and West of Staveley Lane, Eckington – part of the site is within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area which will need to be assessed. Additionally, the proposed allocation is in the setting of Renishaw Hall Grade I, Renishaw Registered Park and Garden Grade II* and a number of other Grade II assets. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45086 Land off Church Street and Mill Road, Eckington – the site is located within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area, as well as nearby a number of listed buildings. We would require a heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45376 Land between Albert Street and Setcup Lane, Eckington – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45586 Land to the rear of 31 to 41 Ducksett Lane, Eckington - potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.

It is worth noting that a number of the proposed site allocations identified the potential for harm to the same heritage assets, and as such any heritage impact assessment will also need to consider the cumulative impact on heritage assets of multiple developments coming forward in one locality and how this may have an impact on the significance of heritage assets as well as the wider historic landscape and the relationship between heritage assets. It is also worth considering whether the heritage assets offer any opportunities for positive growth, heritage led regeneration and to address heritage at risk.

Given the lack of heritage assessment available at this time, we are not able to make a judgement on the suitability of the sites presented for development. It may be that there are opportunities to avoid/ mitigate harm that a heritage assessment will identify but it may also be true that certain sites will be inappropriate to bring forward due to the level of harm for the historic environment. Historic England is available to assist in the methodology of a heritage impact assessment and to provide feedback on its results. If the Council would require this assistance, then please let us know. We would request a meeting with the Council to discuss the sites in more detail pre the next formal round of consultation.

I attach a link to our website with planning advice for the historic environment that will be relevant in preparing a Local Plan.

https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/planning-system/

Of particular interest we would recommend considering our Historic Environment Advice Note 3 on Site Allocations in Local Plans, which provides additional detail on heritage assessment.

https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/historic-environment-and-site-allocations-in-local-plans/

As a minor comment, we would really appreciate the opportunity of a PDF of the next consultation being available as on online only consultation has been challenging for our team to navigate and share information effectively.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Location of Development and Refined Sites consultation
Historic England welcomes the opportunity to work with the Council and engage on this current consultation.

With regards to the strategic approach to development, any quantum of development that is decided upon by the Council should be able to come forward whilst protecting the significance of heritage assets and their setting.

Again, when considering the location of development, we would anticipate the Council to consider if locations are appropriate in the context of avoiding harm to the significance of heritage assets, including their setting. It may also be that there are opportunities for heritage led regeneration or to address heritage at risk within the Borough, through development and this issue should also be considered when defining appropriate locations and sites.

We note the list of refined sites being consulted on, and the list of constraints per site including heritage assets. We welcome the reference to heritage assets being included. We asked the Council during the consultation phase if there was any heritage assessment available and it was confirmed that there was not.

Refined sites

• 45243 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45247 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield - constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45900 White Lane Farm, White Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, and that the site has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area as well as a greater understanding of the archaeological potential of the site. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45042 Redundant Nursery Land at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information highlights that there is a Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse on site. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45043 Land A at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information does not reference the Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse nearby. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45065 Land around Furnace Hillock Way, Hasland – constraints information highlights that there is potential for archaeological findings on this site and heritage assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to significance and any avoidance/mitigation measures that could be incorporated. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45227/45541 Duckmanton Moor – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected by this development including Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Scarsdale Hall and Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Bolsover Castle, and Grade I associated Registered Park and Garden, among others. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45226 Eckington South – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected through this development including Grade I Renishaw Hall, Grade II* Renishaw Registered Park and Garden, Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area, Eckington High Street Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities. The site also has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment.
• 45003 19b High Street Clay Cross – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45052 Land to the West of A61 Derby Road, Clay Cross - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45060 Clay Cross South – the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45919 Kenning Park Land, located to the West of High Street, Clay Cross - the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as within the setting of Grade II St Bartholomew’s Church. Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45920 Land North of Biwater, Clay Cross – the constraints information has highlighted Grade II Clay Cross Railway Tunnel as being impacted, as well as the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45054 Land North of Burns Drive and East of Southfield Mount, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45160 Land North of Dronfield Woodhouse - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45228 Land at Holmley Common, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site as well as impacts to Grade II Nether Birchitt within the setting of the potential allocation. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45249 Land adjacent to Meadow Grange Care Home, Holmesfield Road Dronfield Woodhouse – constraints information shows that the care home is a non designated heritage asset situated within the Dronfield Woodhouse Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the non designated heritage asset and the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45251 Land off Highgate Lane, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45384 Land at Manor Bungalows, Dronfield – limited reference to heritage assets and which ones may be affected. A heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the implications for heritage as a result of this potential allocation.
• 45483 Land off Eckington Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield – – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45438 Land off Callywhite Lane, Dronfield – constraints information highlights that Summer Colliery Scheduled Monument is within the setting of this proposed allocation and heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to this heritage asset and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45078 Land North of Eckington – constraints information highlights that this proposed allocation is within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, adjacent to the medieval Eckington deer park and other heritage assets. Heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to these heritage assets and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45085 East of Ducksett Lane and West of Staveley Lane, Eckington – part of the site is within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area which will need to be assessed. Additionally, the proposed allocation is in the setting of Renishaw Hall Grade I, Renishaw Registered Park and Garden Grade II* and a number of other Grade II assets. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45086 Land off Church Street and Mill Road, Eckington – the site is located within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area, as well as nearby a number of listed buildings. We would require a heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45376 Land between Albert Street and Setcup Lane, Eckington – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45586 Land to the rear of 31 to 41 Ducksett Lane, Eckington - potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.

It is worth noting that a number of the proposed site allocations identified the potential for harm to the same heritage assets, and as such any heritage impact assessment will also need to consider the cumulative impact on heritage assets of multiple developments coming forward in one locality and how this may have an impact on the significance of heritage assets as well as the wider historic landscape and the relationship between heritage assets. It is also worth considering whether the heritage assets offer any opportunities for positive growth, heritage led regeneration and to address heritage at risk.

Given the lack of heritage assessment available at this time, we are not able to make a judgement on the suitability of the sites presented for development. It may be that there are opportunities to avoid/ mitigate harm that a heritage assessment will identify but it may also be true that certain sites will be inappropriate to bring forward due to the level of harm for the historic environment. Historic England is available to assist in the methodology of a heritage impact assessment and to provide feedback on its results. If the Council would require this assistance, then please let us know. We would request a meeting with the Council to discuss the sites in more detail pre the next formal round of consultation.

I attach a link to our website with planning advice for the historic environment that will be relevant in preparing a Local Plan.

https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/planning-system/

Of particular interest we would recommend considering our Historic Environment Advice Note 3 on Site Allocations in Local Plans, which provides additional detail on heritage assessment.

https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/historic-environment-and-site-allocations-in-local-plans/

As a minor comment, we would really appreciate the opportunity of a PDF of the next consultation being available as on online only consultation has been challenging for our team to navigate and share information effectively.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Location of Development and Refined Sites consultation
Historic England welcomes the opportunity to work with the Council and engage on this current consultation.

With regards to the strategic approach to development, any quantum of development that is decided upon by the Council should be able to come forward whilst protecting the significance of heritage assets and their setting.

Again, when considering the location of development, we would anticipate the Council to consider if locations are appropriate in the context of avoiding harm to the significance of heritage assets, including their setting. It may also be that there are opportunities for heritage led regeneration or to address heritage at risk within the Borough, through development and this issue should also be considered when defining appropriate locations and sites.

We note the list of refined sites being consulted on, and the list of constraints per site including heritage assets. We welcome the reference to heritage assets being included. We asked the Council during the consultation phase if there was any heritage assessment available and it was confirmed that there was not.

Refined sites

• 45243 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45247 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield - constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45900 White Lane Farm, White Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, and that the site has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area as well as a greater understanding of the archaeological potential of the site. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45042 Redundant Nursery Land at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information highlights that there is a Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse on site. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45043 Land A at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information does not reference the Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse nearby. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45065 Land around Furnace Hillock Way, Hasland – constraints information highlights that there is potential for archaeological findings on this site and heritage assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to significance and any avoidance/mitigation measures that could be incorporated. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45227/45541 Duckmanton Moor – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected by this development including Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Scarsdale Hall and Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Bolsover Castle, and Grade I associated Registered Park and Garden, among others. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45226 Eckington South – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected through this development including Grade I Renishaw Hall, Grade II* Renishaw Registered Park and Garden, Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area, Eckington High Street Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities. The site also has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment.
• 45003 19b High Street Clay Cross – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45052 Land to the West of A61 Derby Road, Clay Cross - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45060 Clay Cross South – the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45919 Kenning Park Land, located to the West of High Street, Clay Cross - the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as within the setting of Grade II St Bartholomew’s Church. Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45920 Land North of Biwater, Clay Cross – the constraints information has highlighted Grade II Clay Cross Railway Tunnel as being impacted, as well as the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45054 Land North of Burns Drive and East of Southfield Mount, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45160 Land North of Dronfield Woodhouse - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45228 Land at Holmley Common, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site as well as impacts to Grade II Nether Birchitt within the setting of the potential allocation. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45249 Land adjacent to Meadow Grange Care Home, Holmesfield Road Dronfield Woodhouse – constraints information shows that the care home is a non designated heritage asset situated within the Dronfield Woodhouse Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the non designated heritage asset and the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45251 Land off Highgate Lane, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45384 Land at Manor Bungalows, Dronfield – limited reference to heritage assets and which ones may be affected. A heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the implications for heritage as a result of this potential allocation.
• 45483 Land off Eckington Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield – – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45438 Land off Callywhite Lane, Dronfield – constraints information highlights that Summer Colliery Scheduled Monument is within the setting of this proposed allocation and heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to this heritage asset and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45078 Land North of Eckington – constraints information highlights that this proposed allocation is within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, adjacent to the medieval Eckington deer park and other heritage assets. Heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to these heritage assets and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45085 East of Ducksett Lane and West of Staveley Lane, Eckington – part of the site is within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area which will need to be assessed. Additionally, the proposed allocation is in the setting of Renishaw Hall Grade I, Renishaw Registered Park and Garden Grade II* and a number of other Grade II assets. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45086 Land off Church Street and Mill Road, Eckington – the site is located within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area, as well as nearby a number of listed buildings. We would require a heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45376 Land between Albert Street and Setcup Lane, Eckington – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45586 Land to the rear of 31 to 41 Ducksett Lane, Eckington - potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.

It is worth noting that a number of the proposed site allocations identified the potential for harm to the same heritage assets, and as such any heritage impact assessment will also need to consider the cumulative impact on heritage assets of multiple developments coming forward in one locality and how this may have an impact on the significance of heritage assets as well as the wider historic landscape and the relationship between heritage assets. It is also worth considering whether the heritage assets offer any opportunities for positive growth, heritage led regeneration and to address heritage at risk.

Given the lack of heritage assessment available at this time, we are not able to make a judgement on the suitability of the sites presented for development. It may be that there are opportunities to avoid/ mitigate harm that a heritage assessment will identify but it may also be true that certain sites will be inappropriate to bring forward due to the level of harm for the historic environment. Historic England is available to assist in the methodology of a heritage impact assessment and to provide feedback on its results. If the Council would require this assistance, then please let us know. We would request a meeting with the Council to discuss the sites in more detail pre the next formal round of consultation.

I attach a link to our website with planning advice for the historic environment that will be relevant in preparing a Local Plan.

https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/planning-system/

Of particular interest we would recommend considering our Historic Environment Advice Note 3 on Site Allocations in Local Plans, which provides additional detail on heritage assessment.

https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/historic-environment-and-site-allocations-in-local-plans/

As a minor comment, we would really appreciate the opportunity of a PDF of the next consultation being available as on online only consultation has been challenging for our team to navigate and share information effectively.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Location of Development and Refined Sites consultation
Historic England welcomes the opportunity to work with the Council and engage on this current consultation.

With regards to the strategic approach to development, any quantum of development that is decided upon by the Council should be able to come forward whilst protecting the significance of heritage assets and their setting.

Again, when considering the location of development, we would anticipate the Council to consider if locations are appropriate in the context of avoiding harm to the significance of heritage assets, including their setting. It may also be that there are opportunities for heritage led regeneration or to address heritage at risk within the Borough, through development and this issue should also be considered when defining appropriate locations and sites.

We note the list of refined sites being consulted on, and the list of constraints per site including heritage assets. We welcome the reference to heritage assets being included. We asked the Council during the consultation phase if there was any heritage assessment available and it was confirmed that there was not.

Refined sites

• 45243 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45247 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield - constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45900 White Lane Farm, White Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, and that the site has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area as well as a greater understanding of the archaeological potential of the site. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45042 Redundant Nursery Land at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information highlights that there is a Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse on site. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45043 Land A at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information does not reference the Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse nearby. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45065 Land around Furnace Hillock Way, Hasland – constraints information highlights that there is potential for archaeological findings on this site and heritage assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to significance and any avoidance/mitigation measures that could be incorporated. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45227/45541 Duckmanton Moor – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected by this development including Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Scarsdale Hall and Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Bolsover Castle, and Grade I associated Registered Park and Garden, among others. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45226 Eckington South – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected through this development including Grade I Renishaw Hall, Grade II* Renishaw Registered Park and Garden, Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area, Eckington High Street Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities. The site also has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment.
• 45003 19b High Street Clay Cross – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45052 Land to the West of A61 Derby Road, Clay Cross - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45060 Clay Cross South – the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45919 Kenning Park Land, located to the West of High Street, Clay Cross - the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as within the setting of Grade II St Bartholomew’s Church. Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45920 Land North of Biwater, Clay Cross – the constraints information has highlighted Grade II Clay Cross Railway Tunnel as being impacted, as well as the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45054 Land North of Burns Drive and East of Southfield Mount, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45160 Land North of Dronfield Woodhouse - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45228 Land at Holmley Common, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site as well as impacts to Grade II Nether Birchitt within the setting of the potential allocation. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45249 Land adjacent to Meadow Grange Care Home, Holmesfield Road Dronfield Woodhouse – constraints information shows that the care home is a non designated heritage asset situated within the Dronfield Woodhouse Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the non designated heritage asset and the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45251 Land off Highgate Lane, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45384 Land at Manor Bungalows, Dronfield – limited reference to heritage assets and which ones may be affected. A heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the implications for heritage as a result of this potential allocation.
• 45483 Land off Eckington Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield – – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45438 Land off Callywhite Lane, Dronfield – constraints information highlights that Summer Colliery Scheduled Monument is within the setting of this proposed allocation and heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to this heritage asset and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45078 Land North of Eckington – constraints information highlights that this proposed allocation is within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, adjacent to the medieval Eckington deer park and other heritage assets. Heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to these heritage assets and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45085 East of Ducksett Lane and West of Staveley Lane, Eckington – part of the site is within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area which will need to be assessed. Additionally, the proposed allocation is in the setting of Renishaw Hall Grade I, Renishaw Registered Park and Garden Grade II* and a number of other Grade II assets. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45086 Land off Church Street and Mill Road, Eckington – the site is located within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area, as well as nearby a number of listed buildings. We would require a heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45376 Land between Albert Street and Setcup Lane, Eckington – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45586 Land to the rear of 31 to 41 Ducksett Lane, Eckington - potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.

It is worth noting that a number of the proposed site allocations identified the potential for harm to the same heritage assets, and as such any heritage impact assessment will also need to consider the cumulative impact on heritage assets of multiple developments coming forward in one locality and how this may have an impact on the significance of heritage assets as well as the wider historic landscape and the relationship between heritage assets. It is also worth considering whether the heritage assets offer any opportunities for positive growth, heritage led regeneration and to address heritage at risk.

Given the lack of heritage assessment available at this time, we are not able to make a judgement on the suitability of the sites presented for development. It may be that there are opportunities to avoid/ mitigate harm that a heritage assessment will identify but it may also be true that certain sites will be inappropriate to bring forward due to the level of harm for the historic environment. Historic England is available to assist in the methodology of a heritage impact assessment and to provide feedback on its results. If the Council would require this assistance, then please let us know. We would request a meeting with the Council to discuss the sites in more detail pre the next formal round of consultation.

I attach a link to our website with planning advice for the historic environment that will be relevant in preparing a Local Plan.

https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/planning-system/

Of particular interest we would recommend considering our Historic Environment Advice Note 3 on Site Allocations in Local Plans, which provides additional detail on heritage assessment.

https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/historic-environment-and-site-allocations-in-local-plans/

As a minor comment, we would really appreciate the opportunity of a PDF of the next consultation being available as on online only consultation has been challenging for our team to navigate and share information effectively.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Location of Development and Refined Sites consultation
Historic England welcomes the opportunity to work with the Council and engage on this current consultation.

With regards to the strategic approach to development, any quantum of development that is decided upon by the Council should be able to come forward whilst protecting the significance of heritage assets and their setting.

Again, when considering the location of development, we would anticipate the Council to consider if locations are appropriate in the context of avoiding harm to the significance of heritage assets, including their setting. It may also be that there are opportunities for heritage led regeneration or to address heritage at risk within the Borough, through development and this issue should also be considered when defining appropriate locations and sites.

We note the list of refined sites being consulted on, and the list of constraints per site including heritage assets. We welcome the reference to heritage assets being included. We asked the Council during the consultation phase if there was any heritage assessment available and it was confirmed that there was not.

Refined sites

• 45243 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45247 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield - constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45900 White Lane Farm, White Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, and that the site has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area as well as a greater understanding of the archaeological potential of the site. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45042 Redundant Nursery Land at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information highlights that there is a Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse on site. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45043 Land A at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information does not reference the Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse nearby. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45065 Land around Furnace Hillock Way, Hasland – constraints information highlights that there is potential for archaeological findings on this site and heritage assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to significance and any avoidance/mitigation measures that could be incorporated. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45227/45541 Duckmanton Moor – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected by this development including Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Scarsdale Hall and Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Bolsover Castle, and Grade I associated Registered Park and Garden, among others. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45226 Eckington South – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected through this development including Grade I Renishaw Hall, Grade II* Renishaw Registered Park and Garden, Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area, Eckington High Street Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities. The site also has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment.
• 45003 19b High Street Clay Cross – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45052 Land to the West of A61 Derby Road, Clay Cross - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45060 Clay Cross South – the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45919 Kenning Park Land, located to the West of High Street, Clay Cross - the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as within the setting of Grade II St Bartholomew’s Church. Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45920 Land North of Biwater, Clay Cross – the constraints information has highlighted Grade II Clay Cross Railway Tunnel as being impacted, as well as the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45054 Land North of Burns Drive and East of Southfield Mount, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45160 Land North of Dronfield Woodhouse - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45228 Land at Holmley Common, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site as well as impacts to Grade II Nether Birchitt within the setting of the potential allocation. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45249 Land adjacent to Meadow Grange Care Home, Holmesfield Road Dronfield Woodhouse – constraints information shows that the care home is a non designated heritage asset situated within the Dronfield Woodhouse Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the non designated heritage asset and the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45251 Land off Highgate Lane, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45384 Land at Manor Bungalows, Dronfield – limited reference to heritage assets and which ones may be affected. A heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the implications for heritage as a result of this potential allocation.
• 45483 Land off Eckington Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield – – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45438 Land off Callywhite Lane, Dronfield – constraints information highlights that Summer Colliery Scheduled Monument is within the setting of this proposed allocation and heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to this heritage asset and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45078 Land North of Eckington – constraints information highlights that this proposed allocation is within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, adjacent to the medieval Eckington deer park and other heritage assets. Heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to these heritage assets and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45085 East of Ducksett Lane and West of Staveley Lane, Eckington – part of the site is within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area which will need to be assessed. Additionally, the proposed allocation is in the setting of Renishaw Hall Grade I, Renishaw Registered Park and Garden Grade II* and a number of other Grade II assets. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45086 Land off Church Street and Mill Road, Eckington – the site is located within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area, as well as nearby a number of listed buildings. We would require a heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45376 Land between Albert Street and Setcup Lane, Eckington – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45586 Land to the rear of 31 to 41 Ducksett Lane, Eckington - potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.

It is worth noting that a number of the proposed site allocations identified the potential for harm to the same heritage assets, and as such any heritage impact assessment will also need to consider the cumulative impact on heritage assets of multiple developments coming forward in one locality and how this may have an impact on the significance of heritage assets as well as the wider historic landscape and the relationship between heritage assets. It is also worth considering whether the heritage assets offer any opportunities for positive growth, heritage led regeneration and to address heritage at risk.

Given the lack of heritage assessment available at this time, we are not able to make a judgement on the suitability of the sites presented for development. It may be that there are opportunities to avoid/ mitigate harm that a heritage assessment will identify but it may also be true that certain sites will be inappropriate to bring forward due to the level of harm for the historic environment. Historic England is available to assist in the methodology of a heritage impact assessment and to provide feedback on its results. If the Council would require this assistance, then please let us know. We would request a meeting with the Council to discuss the sites in more detail pre the next formal round of consultation.

I attach a link to our website with planning advice for the historic environment that will be relevant in preparing a Local Plan.

https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/planning-system/

Of particular interest we would recommend considering our Historic Environment Advice Note 3 on Site Allocations in Local Plans, which provides additional detail on heritage assessment.

https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/historic-environment-and-site-allocations-in-local-plans/

As a minor comment, we would really appreciate the opportunity of a PDF of the next consultation being available as on online only consultation has been challenging for our team to navigate and share information effectively.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Location of Development and Refined Sites consultation
Historic England welcomes the opportunity to work with the Council and engage on this current consultation.

With regards to the strategic approach to development, any quantum of development that is decided upon by the Council should be able to come forward whilst protecting the significance of heritage assets and their setting.

Again, when considering the location of development, we would anticipate the Council to consider if locations are appropriate in the context of avoiding harm to the significance of heritage assets, including their setting. It may also be that there are opportunities for heritage led regeneration or to address heritage at risk within the Borough, through development and this issue should also be considered when defining appropriate locations and sites.

We note the list of refined sites being consulted on, and the list of constraints per site including heritage assets. We welcome the reference to heritage assets being included. We asked the Council during the consultation phase if there was any heritage assessment available and it was confirmed that there was not.

Refined sites

• 45243 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45247 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield - constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45900 White Lane Farm, White Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, and that the site has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area as well as a greater understanding of the archaeological potential of the site. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45042 Redundant Nursery Land at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information highlights that there is a Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse on site. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45043 Land A at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information does not reference the Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse nearby. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45065 Land around Furnace Hillock Way, Hasland – constraints information highlights that there is potential for archaeological findings on this site and heritage assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to significance and any avoidance/mitigation measures that could be incorporated. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45227/45541 Duckmanton Moor – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected by this development including Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Scarsdale Hall and Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Bolsover Castle, and Grade I associated Registered Park and Garden, among others. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45226 Eckington South – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected through this development including Grade I Renishaw Hall, Grade II* Renishaw Registered Park and Garden, Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area, Eckington High Street Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities. The site also has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment.
• 45003 19b High Street Clay Cross – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45052 Land to the West of A61 Derby Road, Clay Cross - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45060 Clay Cross South – the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45919 Kenning Park Land, located to the West of High Street, Clay Cross - the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as within the setting of Grade II St Bartholomew’s Church. Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45920 Land North of Biwater, Clay Cross – the constraints information has highlighted Grade II Clay Cross Railway Tunnel as being impacted, as well as the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45054 Land North of Burns Drive and East of Southfield Mount, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45160 Land North of Dronfield Woodhouse - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45228 Land at Holmley Common, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site as well as impacts to Grade II Nether Birchitt within the setting of the potential allocation. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45249 Land adjacent to Meadow Grange Care Home, Holmesfield Road Dronfield Woodhouse – constraints information shows that the care home is a non designated heritage asset situated within the Dronfield Woodhouse Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the non designated heritage asset and the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45251 Land off Highgate Lane, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45384 Land at Manor Bungalows, Dronfield – limited reference to heritage assets and which ones may be affected. A heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the implications for heritage as a result of this potential allocation.
• 45483 Land off Eckington Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield – – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45438 Land off Callywhite Lane, Dronfield – constraints information highlights that Summer Colliery Scheduled Monument is within the setting of this proposed allocation and heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to this heritage asset and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45078 Land North of Eckington – constraints information highlights that this proposed allocation is within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, adjacent to the medieval Eckington deer park and other heritage assets. Heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to these heritage assets and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45085 East of Ducksett Lane and West of Staveley Lane, Eckington – part of the site is within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area which will need to be assessed. Additionally, the proposed allocation is in the setting of Renishaw Hall Grade I, Renishaw Registered Park and Garden Grade II* and a number of other Grade II assets. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45086 Land off Church Street and Mill Road, Eckington – the site is located within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area, as well as nearby a number of listed buildings. We would require a heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45376 Land between Albert Street and Setcup Lane, Eckington – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45586 Land to the rear of 31 to 41 Ducksett Lane, Eckington - potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.

It is worth noting that a number of the proposed site allocations identified the potential for harm to the same heritage assets, and as such any heritage impact assessment will also need to consider the cumulative impact on heritage assets of multiple developments coming forward in one locality and how this may have an impact on the significance of heritage assets as well as the wider historic landscape and the relationship between heritage assets. It is also worth considering whether the heritage assets offer any opportunities for positive growth, heritage led regeneration and to address heritage at risk.

Given the lack of heritage assessment available at this time, we are not able to make a judgement on the suitability of the sites presented for development. It may be that there are opportunities to avoid/ mitigate harm that a heritage assessment will identify but it may also be true that certain sites will be inappropriate to bring forward due to the level of harm for the historic environment. Historic England is available to assist in the methodology of a heritage impact assessment and to provide feedback on its results. If the Council would require this assistance, then please let us know. We would request a meeting with the Council to discuss the sites in more detail pre the next formal round of consultation.

I attach a link to our website with planning advice for the historic environment that will be relevant in preparing a Local Plan.

https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/planning-system/

Of particular interest we would recommend considering our Historic Environment Advice Note 3 on Site Allocations in Local Plans, which provides additional detail on heritage assessment.

https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/historic-environment-and-site-allocations-in-local-plans/

As a minor comment, we would really appreciate the opportunity of a PDF of the next consultation being available as on online only consultation has been challenging for our team to navigate and share information effectively.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Location of Development and Refined Sites consultation
Historic England welcomes the opportunity to work with the Council and engage on this current consultation.

With regards to the strategic approach to development, any quantum of development that is decided upon by the Council should be able to come forward whilst protecting the significance of heritage assets and their setting.

Again, when considering the location of development, we would anticipate the Council to consider if locations are appropriate in the context of avoiding harm to the significance of heritage assets, including their setting. It may also be that there are opportunities for heritage led regeneration or to address heritage at risk within the Borough, through development and this issue should also be considered when defining appropriate locations and sites.

We note the list of refined sites being consulted on, and the list of constraints per site including heritage assets. We welcome the reference to heritage assets being included. We asked the Council during the consultation phase if there was any heritage assessment available and it was confirmed that there was not.

Refined sites

• 45243 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45247 Land North East of High Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield - constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45900 White Lane Farm, White Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, and that the site has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area as well as a greater understanding of the archaeological potential of the site. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45042 Redundant Nursery Land at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information highlights that there is a Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse on site. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45043 Land A at Cherry Tree Farm, Walton – constraints information does not reference the Grade II Listed Building Cherry Tree Farmhouse nearby. We would anticipate that any development will fully consider the impact on the significance of this heritage asset, including how development will affect its setting. The Listed Building will need to be retained. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45065 Land around Furnace Hillock Way, Hasland – constraints information highlights that there is potential for archaeological findings on this site and heritage assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to significance and any avoidance/mitigation measures that could be incorporated. The wider historic landscape will also need to be assessed.
• 45227/45541 Duckmanton Moor – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected by this development including Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Scarsdale Hall and Grade I/ Scheduled Monument Bolsover Castle, and Grade I associated Registered Park and Garden, among others. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45226 Eckington South – a significant number of heritage assets could be affected through this development including Grade I Renishaw Hall, Grade II* Renishaw Registered Park and Garden, Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area, Eckington High Street Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities. The site also has the potential for archaeological findings which will require archaeological assessment.
• 45003 19b High Street Clay Cross – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45052 Land to the West of A61 Derby Road, Clay Cross - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures. There is also the potential impact on the wider historic landscape which will need to be assessed.
• 45060 Clay Cross South – the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45919 Kenning Park Land, located to the West of High Street, Clay Cross - the constraints information highlights significant potential for harm to the wider landscape setting as well as within the setting of Grade II St Bartholomew’s Church. Heritage impact assessment will be able to identify if the location is suitable and if there are avoidance/ mitigation measures available.
• 45920 Land North of Biwater, Clay Cross – the constraints information has highlighted Grade II Clay Cross Railway Tunnel as being impacted, as well as the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45054 Land North of Burns Drive and East of Southfield Mount, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45160 Land North of Dronfield Woodhouse - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45228 Land at Holmley Common, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site as well as impacts to Grade II Nether Birchitt within the setting of the potential allocation. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45249 Land adjacent to Meadow Grange Care Home, Holmesfield Road Dronfield Woodhouse – constraints information shows that the care home is a non designated heritage asset situated within the Dronfield Woodhouse Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the non designated heritage asset and the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45251 Land off Highgate Lane, Dronfield - constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45384 Land at Manor Bungalows, Dronfield – limited reference to heritage assets and which ones may be affected. A heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the implications for heritage as a result of this potential allocation.
• 45483 Land off Eckington Road, Coal Aston, Dronfield – – constraints information highlights the site is located within the Moss Valley Conservation Area. The site will need a Heritage Impact Assessment to consider what the harm is for the Conservation Area, if there are any mitigation measures to avoid/minimise harm and any opportunities to better reveal the significance of the Conservation Area.
• 45438 Land off Callywhite Lane, Dronfield – constraints information highlights that Summer Colliery Scheduled Monument is within the setting of this proposed allocation and heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to this heritage asset and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45078 Land North of Eckington – constraints information highlights that this proposed allocation is within the Moss Valley Conservation Area, adjacent to the medieval Eckington deer park and other heritage assets. Heritage impact assessment will be required to understand the potential harm to these heritage assets and whether there are any opportunities.
• 45085 East of Ducksett Lane and West of Staveley Lane, Eckington – part of the site is within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area which will need to be assessed. Additionally, the proposed allocation is in the setting of Renishaw Hall Grade I, Renishaw Registered Park and Garden Grade II* and a number of other Grade II assets. These assets are of the highest quality and as such any harm should be wholly exceptional. We would require an in depth heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45086 Land off Church Street and Mill Road, Eckington – the site is located within the Eckington and Renishaw Conservation Area and Moss Valley Conservation Area, as well as nearby a number of listed buildings. We would require a heritage assessment to understand the potential harm and whether development can come forward in this location/ as well as if there are any enhancement opportunities.
• 45376 Land between Albert Street and Setcup Lane, Eckington – constraints information highlights the potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.
• 45586 Land to the rear of 31 to 41 Ducksett Lane, Eckington - potential for archaeological findings on the site. We would anticipate a heritage impact assessment to understand the potential on site and any avoidance/ mitigation measures.

It is worth noting that a number of the proposed site allocations identified the potential for harm to the same heritage assets, and as such any heritage impact assessment will also need to consider the cumulative impact on heritage assets of multiple developments coming forward in one locality and how this may have an impact on the significance of heritage assets as well as the wider historic landscape and the relationship between heritage assets. It is also worth considering whether the heritage assets offer any opportunities for positive growth, heritage led regeneration and to address heritage at risk.

Given the lack of heritage assessment available at this time, we are not able to make a judgement on the suitability of the sites presented for development. It may be that there are opportunities to avoid/ mitigate harm that a heritage assessment will identify but it may also be true that certain sites will be inappropriate to bring forward due to the level of harm for the historic environment. Historic England is available to assist in the methodology of a heritage impact assessment and to provide feedback on its results. If the Council would require this assistance, then please let us know. We would request a meeting with the Council to discuss the sites in more detail pre the next formal round of consultation.

I attach a link to our website with planning advice for the historic environment that will be relevant in preparing a Local Plan.

https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/planning-system/

Of particular interest we would recommend considering our Historic Environment Advice Note 3 on Site Allocations in Local Plans, which provides additional detail on heritage assessment.

https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/historic-environment-and-site-allocations-in-local-plans/

As a minor comment, we would really appreciate the opportunity of a PDF of the next consultation being available as on online only consultation has been challenging for our team to navigate and share information effectively.

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