Site ID

45900

Site Name

White Lane Farm, White Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield

Total Site Area (ha)

17.65 ha

Residential Working Capacity

290

Residential Working Capacity Comments

Development of 29-33dph and 33-36dph within Sheffield boundary, adjoining on small part of one side. Fairly even split. Site promoter suggests 300-350 dwellings. Therefore, considered the lower end of the upper density range, as a mid point.

Policy-On Residential Working Capacity

348

Policy-On Residential Working Capacity Comments

The Council is applying a 20% uplift to this site, due to its location adjacent to a sustainable city

Overall Conclusion

Red

Availability RAG

Green

Availability Comment

N/A

Achievability RAG

Green

Achievability Comment

N/A

Suitability RAG

Red

Suitability Comment

N/A

Suitability/Exclusion Layers Overlapping Site

Layer Name

Layer Overlap/Count

View Layer

Flood Risk Fluvial Zone 3 (Climate Change Adaptation)

0.36

Suitability/Balance score

Layer Name

Layer Overlap/Count with Total Area

View Layer

Agricultural Land Classification (Grades 3) (Natural resources and waste)

100.00

Conservation Areas (Historical and Cultural Heritage)

99.93

Green belt (Sustainable Communities)

99.80

Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity - primary (Landscape Character)

98.43

Railway tracks (20m buffer) (Air)

7.15

Air Quality Management Areas (Air)

1.29

Surface Water Flooding Risk 1 in 1000 (Climate Change Adaptation)

0.59

Surface Water Flooding Risk 1 in 30 (Climate Change Adaptation)

0.24

Surface Water Flooding Risk 1 in 100 (Climate Change Adaptation)

0.09

Flood Risk Fluvial Zone 2 (Climate Change Adaptation)

0.07

PROW (Health and Wellbeing)

0.00

Traditional Orchards (Biodiversity and geodiversity)

0.00

Priority Habitat (excluding orchards, ancients woodland, and ancient wood pasture and parkland) (Biodiversity and geodiversity)

0.00

Biodiversity and geodiversity LAA Rating (Automated)

Green

Ecology/Biodiversity Officer Comments

Low / Medium impact - there are no known features of high nature conservation interest or designations within the site. The site appears to be intensively managed arable land with smaller areas of neutral grassland. There are hedgerows present and some shrubs and trees especially along a small brook (Robin brook). The land to the south is possibly of greater interest due to brook, hedgerows and trees. Impacts on protected species possible. Large site so potential to avoid and minimise impacts on the brook and trees/woodland and hedgerows. A site visit is not needed.

Biodiversity and geodiversity - LAA Officer Comments

N/A

Biodiversity and geodiversity LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

N/A

Landscape Character LAA Rating (Automated)

Amber

Landscape Comments

National Character Area: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Yorkshire Coalfield. Landscape Character Type: Wooded Hills & Valleys. AMES: Primary. Strength of Landscape Character: Several arable fields enclosed by hedgerows and tree belts on the outskirts of Sheffield. The wider landscape is particularly attractive with a strong character as recognised in its protection in the Moss Valley Conservation Area and being in an area of primary sensitivity in the AMES study. White's Wood to the south-east is designated Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland. Potential Visual Impacts: The site has a visually prominent frontage with White Lane on either side of the road, and Fox Lane and Birley Lane to the north. There is a single PRoW connecting White Lane to Cartehall Lane, which is also a bridleway. A further PRoW runs along the southern boundary of the site, with others in the wider landscape. Impact Level: Major. Comments: This is a large area of intact agricultural land that has a strong sense of character reflected in its designation as a CA and primary sensitivity in the AMES study. The land is highly visible in the local and wider landscape and development would be perceived as an incursion into open countryside. NB. Allocation could consider a very small site to the north of the tramway where adverse landscape and visual effects would be lessened.

Landscape Character - LAA Officer Comments

Site adjoins currently draft-allocated land in Sheffield (Land south of White Lane, Site Ref: SS19). Landscape comments have not taken this into account yet. Need further consideration.

Landscape Character LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

Historic and Cultural Heritage LAA Rating (Automated)

Amber

Archaeological Officer Comments

Large site, bronze palstave MDR5415 found adjacent, recommend archaeological evaluation (geophysics in first instance). Amber = significant archaeological/historic environment issues; might be suitable for allocation with appropriate site specific policy.

Historic England Comment

N/A

Historical and Cultural Heritage - LAA Officer Comments

N/A

Historic and Cultural Heritage LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

N/A

Water LAA Rating (Automated)

Green

Water - LAA Officer Comments

N/A

Water LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

N/A

Air LAA Rating (Automated)

Amber

Air - LAA Officer Comments

N/A

Air LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

N/A

Natural resources and waste LAA Rating (Automated)

Amber

Natural resources and waste - LAA Officer Comments

N/A

Natural resources and waste LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

N/A

Climate Change Adaptation LAA Rating (Automated)

Amber

Local Flood Risk Authority Comments (Climate Adaptation)

Robin brook flows east and this resides south of the farm.

Climate Change Adaptation - LAA Officer Comments

N/A

Climate Change Adaptation LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

N/A

Sustainable Communities LAA Rating (Automated)

Red

Sustainable Communities - LAA Officer Comments

Awaiting results of 2026 Green Belt Review.

Sustainable Communities LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

N/A

Economy LAA Rating (Automated)

Green

Economy - LAA Officer Comments

N/A

Health and Wellbeing LAA Rating (Automated)

Green

Health and Wellbeing - LAA Officer Comments

N/A

Health and Wellbeing LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

N/A

Transport LAA Rating (Automated)

Green

Highway Authority Comments

Surrounding Highways classification: Fox Lane, White Lane, Carter Hall Lane. Speed Limit: 30mph, NSL (60mph) + 30mph, other. Access to the site could be created from Fox Lane, White Lane, or Carter Hall Lane: Fox Lane: An access point can be formed by removing part of the existing hedgerow. However, traffic lights located to the southwest may cause congestion, potentially leading to queuing that could obstruct the site entrance. Additionally, on-street parking by residents along Fox Lane may further restrict access. White Lane: There is an existing access that appears wide enough for two vehicles to pass. However, the internal road narrows beyond the entrance. This could be improved by removing a section of fencing and grass on one side to create additional width. Carter Hall Lane: This is a narrow country lane. An access could be created by removing part of the hedge, but there is currently no passing space. One side of the road has a banking, so unless the road can be widened within the site boundary, an access from Carter Hall Lane should not be considered. The only bus stops are on White Lane and there is a footpath running through the site to White Lane. A Stage 1 Road Safety Audit (RSA) should be undertaken to identify and mitigate potential safety risks. The topography would present a highway problem within the site. A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan would be required to assess the impact on surrounding highway network.

Transport - LAA Officer Comments

N/A

Transport LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

N/A

Amenity and Utilities LAA Rating (Automated)

Green

Amenity - LAA Officer Comments

Site within coal authority development high risk area, with some mine entries.

Amenity and Utilities LAA Rating (Officer Adjustment)

Amber