Response/Action required

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Ref Name Address Organisation Date received

Comments Response/Action required

1 Julia Eager (Head of Leaden Hall School)

Leaden Hall School, 15B The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EP

Leaden Hall School 27-Nov-13 Educational provision is vital for both the families coming into the area and those already here. We need to ensure that there are enough school places available of the best quality possible, not just scrabbled together. Our children are the future and we need to make sure that they leave their schools as confident, resourceful and well trained individuals ready to contribute to the wider community as a main feeder for the grammar school, at Leaden Hall we provide that quality of education - over the last few years all of our girls who have committed themselves to the 11+ have gained places and have done very well there.

DIO is working closely with Wiltshire Council to determine the education requirements of the incoming population, this includes identifying the demand for private/grammar schools. An element of the Masterplan is to identify the likely impact of the proposed incoming personnel and their families on current services and infrastructure. The Masterplan will inform greatly on this and is intended to be used as a planning tool to accurately target resources to where we believe additional services will be required i.e. additional school places.

MOD will also be consulting directly with local schools as part of our formal consultation whcih is due to take place between February and April 2014.

2 Becky Thompson 23 Burlington

Walk, Tidworth, SP9 7GE

Chair of Governors, Clarendon Infant School

27-Nov-13 The sites around Corunna barracks and Ludgershall make sense for extra SFA with regard to the extra regiment in Pernham Down. This would also make it easier for children to access the secondary school safely as well as using the extra capacity of Castle Primary School. I am very concerned as to the impact on current infrastructure i.e.roads. Something needs to be done to ensure that soldiers are housed as close as possible to their place of work to minimise road use or to encourage things like cycle use for commuting. Currently government employees can access schemes to purchase bikes tax free but the military are not able to!

Comment regarding Corunna Barracks, Ludgershall noted.

Traffic studies and assessments are being carried out as part of the overall plan to identify pinch points and areas of concern. Plans to mitigate problem areas will be developed. Mitigation may include agreeing access routes for heavy transport.

It is preferential to both Wiltshire and the Army to site their personnel close to their place of work with the intent to maximise sustainable forms of transport wherever practical or feasible.

MOD are exploring sustainable travel options, this includes introducing cycleways linking the settlements around Salisbury Plain. Any plans for cycleways will be developed and presented to the public to accompany planning applications, but where possible these will be incorporated into the emerging Masterplan process.

3 Trudy Austreng Wick Barn,

Tisbury, SP3 6NW Solicitor and Governor of Leaden Hall School

27-Nov-13 6. Education is key to the success of this relocation. Most families aspire to the grammar schools in Salisbury and special consideration should be given to promote pre school teaching to achieve success at 11 + level. I am writing to support Leaden Hall as the main feeder to South Wilts Grammar School. We are a day and boarding school for girls of 3-11 years. the existing school provision is nothing like coping with the number of families moving here - the private sector can help and must be given a chance to assist here. No reasonable army personnel will stay without this chance to give their children the education that they themselves didn't have.

DIO is working closely with Wiltshire Council to determine the education requirements of the incoming population, this includes identifying demand for private/grammar schools. An element of the Masterplan is to identify the likely impact of the proposed incoming personnel and their families on current services and infrastructure. The Masterplan will inform greatly on this and is intended to be used as a planning tool to accurately target resources to where we believe additional services will be required i.e. additional school places.

We will also be consulting directly with local schools as part of our formal consultation whcih is due to take place between February and April 2014.

4 Susan Raeburn c/o Kiwi School,

Hubert Hamilton Road, Bulford Camp, SP4 9JY

Headteacher of Kiwi Primary School

27-Nov-13 I would welcome further SFA on Bulford camp. As the headteacher of the school there, it would allow the expansion/development now needed by the school. I am currently in discussions with Wiltshire Council regarding this, although many proposals would be dependent on further SFA in the area. We have "oodles" of space for school expansion. In addition to the obvious benefits to the forces children already in attendance (98%). As the units based in Bulford increase, it would be very helpful for the families to live close to the place of work to minimise the amount of car journeys needed along the range road and in and out of Bulford. Win win! I hope you choose Bulford for some of the proposed builds. This may also encourage development of current facilities for current families (we no longer even have a post office!) I will take this to my governors for discussion at their meeting on Monday 2nd December.

Comment regarding new development at Bulford noted.

DIO is working closely with Wiltshire Council to determine the education requirements of the incoming population. An element of the Masterplan is to identify the likely impact of the proposed incoming personnel and their families on current services and infrastructure. The Masterplan will inform greatly on this and is intended to be used as a planning tool to accurately target resources to where we believe additional services will be required i.e. additional school places.

5 Karen Lineker Wiltshire Council,

Bourne Hill, Salisbury, SP1 3UZ.

Wiltshire Council 27-Nov-13 A. Roads need to be close to the top of the list - rightly or wrongly they are a top concern of the Amesbury area and other community areas.Either improved communication is needed to clarify what the real issues are, where they can/cannot be addressed to reassure communities, or transparency is needed as to the investment programme for new road infrastructure. B) This is an opportunity to further and enhance efforts to truly integrate military and civilian families - more time, resources and "communications-pr" is needed.

Traffic studies and assessments are being carried out as part of the overall plan to identify pinch points and areas of concern. Plans to mitigate problem areas will be developed and presented in the consultation for the final masterplan (post May 2014). Mitigation may include agreeing access routes for heavy transport. It is preferential to both Wiltshire Council and the Army to site their personnel close to their place of work with the intent to maximise sustainable forms of transport wherever practical or feasible.

6 Mike Bealing Red House,

Cholderton, SD4 0EG.

27-Nov-13 Shockingly bad exhibition. No staff to explain boards or ask questions. No name badges on various people wandering about. No help for those with hearing/vision impairment. A case study in how not to consult - typical of Wiltshire Council!

DIO replied directly to the consultee due to the nature of the response (18 December 2013). Email response set out below:

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---Dear Mr Bealing

I refer to your response to the exhibition at Wellington Academy and although we are not generally replying individually to responses received, I feel that your comments require one:

‘Shockingly bad exhibition’ – your comment is noted but was the only adverse one on the exhibition itself, rather than content, that we received.

‘No staff to explain boards’ – there were two identical sets of exhibition banners in place, one adjacent to the wall and the other opposite facing into the foyer. Two sets were provided to avoid a crush of viewers around each banner, the one against the wall was unstaffed whilst the other was fully staffed with one or more member of the team alongside each banner after the auditorium event.

‘No name badges on various people wandering about’ - there were approximately 107 people attending the auditorium event who then decanted to the exhibition. There was no requirement for attendees to wear identification and the exhibition was open to the general public from 730pm so, yes, there were a lot of people in the area with no name badges. For the team members on the staffed exhibition banner set all of them had some form of identification around their neck, identifying them as representing either Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) or WYG (consultants to DIO). In total there were 10 staff on the banners. In some cases the identification was not the person’s name but identified the party that they were representing.

‘No help for those with vision/hearing impairment’ – thank you for your pertinent comment. The exhibition as a means of communication was a preliminary event and not part of a formal public consultation (6 week period starting in Feb 14). As such it was, to a degree, a trial run. We have had and are continuing discussions within the team on the issue of avoiding discrimination with respect to communications and will have measures in place for the formal series of events to ensure that we have done everything possible to avoid any perceived, or actual discrimination. In case you yourself are visually impaired I attach a copy of the exhibition banners that were on display on 27 th – these can be blown up electronically to whatever scale you require.

7 The Castle Practice Central Street, Ludgershall, SP11 9RA

27-Nov-13 We need an increase in primary care facilities - both building room and additional clinical personnel. The current NHS GP facilities cannot cope with an increase in demand and a clear consultation process with local healthcare providers need to take place - not just area team and NHS England who do not deal with the day to day care of patients.

An element of the Masterplan is to assess the needs of incoming personnel and their families and how these can be accommodated given current services and infrastructure. The Masterplan is intended to be used as a planning tool to accurately target resources to where it is believed additional services will be required i.e., additional school places, health & community provision, transportation, environmental and ecological matters.

MOD have collated information on the incoming population from which we will base our calculations for the infrastructure that is required to meet the needs of the new RECEIVED VIA EMAIL/RESPONSE FORMS

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8 Amanda Newbury Chair of Salisbury

BID (Business Improvement District) c/o Robin McGowan (Business Manager)

28-Nov-13 We are keen to engage at any level we can ensure the military personnel and their families are made as welcome as possible into the Salisbury commercial sector: shopping, leisure and services. Also to work with other Wiltshire towns e.g. Amesbury, Devizes, to ensure no leakage into Hampshire.

Comment noted

9 Amanda Newbury The Chapel, 34

Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AP

28-Nov-13 Response from Salisbury Pubwatch/late Night Economy: We have between 1-2000 army personnel (estimated) every week in the evening/late night venues. We welcome them and want to work with the Army to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Issues around intoxication and return transport late at night with lack of infrastructure. We have ideas that have funding and sponsorship solutions but also need basic public transport put in.

MOD are exploring sustainable travel options. An increase in the local population would help to bolster services such as public transport (bus services e.g.) as they could make certain bus routes more viable. New sustainable travel options will be presented in the consultation material for the final Masterplan.

10 Mark Connolly Wiltshire Council,

Tidworth

Wiltshire Councillor 29-Nov-13 1. Any development in Tidworth and Perham Down would need to see improvements to infrastructure, such as schools, health/social care, leisure and foot/cycle paths. These improvements should be for the whole community, not just the military community. 2. Any Service Family Accommodation built must be built in the areas where the soldiers will be working, not soldiers living in Tidworth travelling across the Plain to Larkhill or Bulford for example. It must be sustainable so that personnel do not have to drive to work (that is why improving the foot and cycle networks should be important). The Community Area Partnership has for 20 years been trying to rebalance the Tidworth community but Army Basing will threaten this work as DIO has already bought 10% of the North East Quadrant from Persimmon – this being on land that was sold by DIO to provide civilian housing and help rebalance the community. The North West Quadrant (land that wraps around the Hill Top and Zouch estate) has been identified by the recently adopted Community Area Plan for civilian housing from 2026 (end of Wiltshire Core Strategy) – please see link http://www.tidworthcommunityarea.info/community-plan and should not be lost for the provision of SFA.

As hundreds of SFA are to be built in Tidworth and Perham Down to accommodate the net increase of three units as a result of Army Basing, Wiltshire Council and Tidworth Town Council will want further land released by DIO for civilian housing, especially if the North West Quadrant is used for SFA.

I oppose all land identified for possible SFA that is next to the A338/A3026. These are not suitable for the large numbers of housing that is required and will significantly detract from the green lung appearance of the Town along these routes. The land next to St Michaels Church should remain a green site and the thin strips of land next to Bulford Road should not be used as they will spoil the views of the historic military buildings behind the wire.

The only sites that are suitable for housing will be the two next to Site 19/Church Lane, which will be next to existing SFA, the site between Humber Lane and Bulford Road and the North West Quadrant (though as stated previously, I would prefer the latter was used for civilian housing). If these sites are used for SFA, then I propose that the field between the North West Quadrant and the military cemetery should be released for civilian housing, along with another site.

With regard to Perham Down, the vehicle depot site should be mixed use with business use being next to the A3026 to compliment Castledown Business Park. The Brimstone Bottom site next to the Academy on the A3026 should not be used for SFA as it is on a steep gradient and may be liable to flooding at the bottom. The other sites around Drummond Park (the old medical depot) are possible sites but I would prefer that these sites were not used, especially as MOD will not allow access on its road from the A342 to the A3026.

I support the sites to the East of the Australian estate and to the West of Swinton Barracks for SFA. Another site for consideration could be to the South of the civilian estate, which is poor quality arable land.

I do not support the land next to Wood Park, Ludgershall, as this will increase the traffic pressures at the Memorial junction (A342/A3026) and the bridge traffic lights on the A3026. As stated above, personnel should live where they work.

If the sites I support are built on for SFA, then there should be a footpath provided on Somme Road from the Wellington Academy to Perham Down and the existing path from Perham to Tidworth should be improved into a dual foot and cycle path with lighting so that people are encouraged to walk and cycle to work and for leisure.

Comment noted.

An element of the Masterplan is to assess the needs of incoming personnel and their families and how these can be accommodated given current services and infrastructure. The Masterplan is intended to be used as a planning tool to accurately target resources to where it is believed additional services will be required i.e., additional school places, health & community provision, transportation, environmental and ecological matters. MOD have collated information on the incoming population from which we will base our calculations for the infrastructure that is required to meet the needs of the new population. MOD is working closely with Wiltshire Council to plan for and provide the required additional infrastructure.

Military personnel are provided with medical and dental services on base. Their families are able to use MOD GP medical facilities but may opt to use civilian services. The precise number using which service won’t be known for some time however, to prepare for this MOD/ Wiltshire Council & Health Authorities are working closely together.

The development of the Masterplan is being carried out in accordance with statutory guidelines and in close liaison with Wiltshire Council so local strategic aims of sustainable and integrated communities can be met.

Traffic studies and assessments are being carried out as part of the overall plan to identify pinch points and areas of concern. Plans to mitigate problem areas will be developed. Mitigation may include agreeing access routes for heavy transport. It is preferential to both Wiltshire Council and the Army to site their personnel close to their place of work with the intent to maximise sustainable forms of transport wherever practical or feasible.

The provision and siting for military housing are the subject of a specific housing study and the emerging Masterplan to identify the most appropriate and beneficial locations to support Wiltshire Councils housing strategy and the military requirements. SFA is in addition to the housing numbers specified in the emerging Wiltshire Core Strategy. Where it may not be possible provide agreed new build SFA in time for their arrival alternative sources, either short term lease or capital purchase, may be considered but only after consultation with Wiltshire Council and for it to be in compliance with their strategic plans. At the time of writing, the total number of military housing required is 1,380 and the proposal for the supply of these houses is to purchase 199 units of commercial stock to de-risk the Army Basing Programme supply, as this number of SFA are required by April 2015 and cannot be procured for construction in time available. The purchase of commercial stock has been agreed with Wiltshire Council. The remaining requirement will be delivered by DIO.

Within the North West Quadrant, sites T15 and T16 in Tidworth have been identified as preferred sites for military housing as part of the formal consultation (February to April 2014) on the masterplan, with Site T19 identified as a potential site option. DIO understand that the North West Quadrant has been identified for civilian housing from 2026 in the latest Tidworth Community Area Plan. We will work with local stakeholders with regard to the next steps.

11 Kirsten Rangecroft 4 Meadow View,

Larkhill, SP4 8FD

03-Dec-13 I object to any proposed development on land at site 6. 1. I paid a premium for my property and do not want to live on a housing estate. 2. I like the unique ambience of the place. 3. Shouldn't this land be preserved? 4. Would the terrain be suitable for new build? 5. Will have a detrimental value on my property. 6. It may be of some relevance that aspects of the proposed property such as street lighting affecting Stonehenge, poor infrastructure would make building inadvisable.

The site in question (L14a and L14b) did not progress to the next stage of the SFA site selection exercise as it lies within the World Heritage Site and Concordat and considered unsuitable for development.

The precise means to provide SFA required has yet to be determined however, by working closely with Wiltshire Council and complying with their strategic development plans we aim to have a minimal effect on civilian housing stock. The principle being followed is that the SFA provided will be over and above the requirements for housing in Wiltshire Council's emerging Development Plans and therefore there should be no reduction in the market availability of civilian housing.

12 Chris Franklin Mayor of Tidworth 03-Dec-13 I thought the plans/maps shown outside on the boards were rather small and not great to see the coloured outlines, not saying this was on purpose but I have seen far better ! Requested plans/maps/photos for the areas concerning Tidworth & Perham for a meeting.

Comment on presentation/format of consultation material noted.

13 Joy Peatman 2 Meadow View,

The Packway, Larkhill, SP4 8FD

04-Dec-13 I have just seen the building plans proposed for Larkhill. I am devastated to see that the meadow directly outside my apartment is outlined for development. The map only indicates the row of shops, these apartments built last year seem to have been overlooked. I bought this apartment just over a year ago to spend my retirement in, the outlook was the deciding factor to buy in Larkhill, for which i paid a premium. I was assured by the developer that the meadow would never be built on. As you can see from the attached pictures, taken from my lounge window, the outlook down to the church and towards the Officers Mess is truly lovely, as I am retired I spend most of my time at home and enjoy this view.

3 out of the 5 apartments own dogs,we obviously don't have our own gardens so the meadow and surrounding walks are very important to us, these are main leisure areas for walkers, dog Walkers and horse riders. If the meadow was to be built on, the value of our property would be adversely affected and possibly very difficult to sell in the future, although my plan was to stay here forever. This is obviously on a very personal level as a civilian living in Larkhill, and we are probably a high percentage of the civilian population !

Larkhill would obviously need additional facilities for the extra families..such as schools doctors and dentists. Nearby Amesbury is already at capacity. Retail outlets in Larkhill are inadequate. Traffic is already heavy and fast along the Packway, since the road past Stonehenge was closed Larkhill is now a rat run to avoid the heavily congested A303...an accident waiting to happen. I absolutely understand the need for development, but surely there is enough open space without the need to cram houses into this small plot right on our doorstep. The thought of living on a building site does not inspire me! Please give this serious consideration I don't want to sell up even I could with this hanging over us.

The site in question (L16) did not progress to the next stage of the SFA site selection exercise. The site is within the Concordat, noted as major risk by Wiltshire Council and DIO. Further local objections were raised regarding setting of nearby church.

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15 John le Feuvre 23 Strangeways,

Larkhill, SP4 8LN

05-Dec-13 1. The information boards showing SFA sites were extremely poor quality and difficult to understand. 2. Wherever SFA sites are situated, they need to be in or near a sustainable community. The Larkhill site(s) will require community services, especially as Durrington does not have these in abundance. 3. SFA sites south of the Packway in WHO site/area is preferred option. Such sites would be close to centre of gravity of the existing support services, as limited as they may be. Do not allow WHO/EH to override any suggestion that SFA sites in existing should not be allowed. 4. One area shown far too close to Durrington, Durrington Town Council will not like this in the time span being proposed. Formally request that this site is avoided as it will create a military ghetto on the close edge of Durrington. 5. Timescales WC/MOD are presented with make integration into existing communites in the future impossible.

Comment regarding presentation/format of consultation material noted. MOD and Wiltshire Council are working closely to identify impacts on retail and leisure and to plan for addressing any shortfalls as part of the emerging Masterplan.

Support for development South of the Packway noted. Whilst sites south of the Packway were excluded early on in the subsequent site selection exercise due to the World Heritage Site designation, some of these sites were re-introduced as potential SFA sites due to support from residents and the army.

Comment regarding coalescence between Larkhill and Durrington noted. Any forthcoming proposals for SFA development in that location will maintain a large green buffer so that SFA will not serve to conjoin the two settlements. They will remain distinct and separate from one another.

16 Mary Towle The Council

Office, The Village Hall, High Street, Durrington, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 8AD Durrington Town Council

06-Dec-13 We were surprised that areas such as Netheravon and Upavon were not part of the overall plan, bearing in mind that there are link roads. The opportunity to have smaller groups of houses in villages in need of investment we believe is an opportunity missed. This led the meeting and responses to suggest that you are looking for larger site so you can build maximum quantity at minimum cost. Area 1 - a green space needs to be kept between our existing building line (Wiltshire Core Strategy) and any future development west of Durrington. New houses were welcomed but residents want to clearly retain the existing village identity of Durrington and services houses built in close proximity could result in Durrington becoming a Garrison Town. by setting a precedent and opening the way for future development near to the existing building line. Area 3 - Golf Range which may or may not be part of your plan (map not clear) came next as least popular. Loss of local amenity. Areas 2, 4, 5 and 6 - There were seen as ideal sites because they are adjacent to the local facilities and existing SFA housing. Please note that 4,5,6 are brown field sites and any objections from English Heritage are seen as irrelevant in current circumstances because these areas are fully screened by mature trees and with the need for the housing EH need to compromise. Area 7 - The most popular was site 7 although we appreciate the fact that due to the close proximately to Fargo Ammunition Compound it may be discounted. Summary - Apart from site numbers 1 and 3, it was agreed that a general spread of SFA accommodation near to existing facilities is the way forward

The intention is for new homes to be located close to existing bases to minimise travel time for personnel. The key unit locations for incoming units as set out in the Regular Army Basing Plan are Perham Down, Larkhill, Bulford and Tidworth. Consequently the areas of search for potential housing sites have been centred around these 4 bases. Comment regarding coalescence between Larkhill and Durrington noted. Any forthcoming proposals for SFA development in that location will maintain a large green buffer so that SFA will not serve to conjoin the 2 settlements. They will remain distinct and separate from one another.

The Golf Range (L19) did not progress to the next stage of the SFA site selection exercise due to lease issues and public opposition. The large site within the Larkhill Camp (L13a and L13b) did not progress to the next stage of the SFA site selection exercise as it is required for new technical development.

17 Mark Funnell Eastleigh Court,

Wiltshire

National Trust 06-Dec-13 As you may be aware, the National Trust looks after various parcels of land around Stonehenge – see attached map. We therefore have an interest in proposals affecting Larkhill and the wider Amesbury area, particularly from a landscape and heritage perspective, but also as regards local infrastructure (including highways). Going forwards, we would very much appreciate the opportunity to meet with DIO early next year, primarily to discuss the Army Basing proposals.

Comment noted, the National Trust have been added to the distribution list for future consultation events.

18 Guy Lawrence 60 Countess

Road, Amesbury, SP4 7AT

08-Dec-13 The need for additional Service Families Accommodation (SFA) on Salisbury Plain is clear but this development cannot be considered in isolation. The potential locations for SFA are all in close proximity to the A303 – one of the busiest East/West routes in Southern England. Furthermore, they are all close to the major congestion point at Amesbury – the stretch covering the Countess Roundabout, Stonehenge and the Longbarrow Roundabout.

The additional traffic generated both by new housing development, and military traffic, in the area will exacerbate the problem causing even greater delays on the A303 as traffic attempts to join the A303 or cross it heading to Salisbury at Countess Road or the Amesbury East A303 Junction. It should be noted that traffic on Countess Road is already excessive as motorists attempt to avoid delays on the A303; to add to this would be intolerable for Countess Road residents.

The current proposals therefore make it imperative that the various Government Departments and heritage agencies take urgent concerted action to widen the A303 in this area, various proposals for which have been under discussion for many years.

Housing development has continued apace during the past decade placing ever greater strain on local infrastructure. The new SFA sites will require local retail and recreational in addition to schools and medical facilities if the development is not to place undue strain on existing resources and impact unfavourably on the present population.

Traffic studies and assessments are being carried out as part of the overall plan to identify pinch points and areas of concern. Plans to mitigate problem areas will be developed. Mitigation may include agreeing access routes for heavy transport. It is preferential to both Wiltshire Council and the Army to site their personnel close to their place of work with the intent to maximise sustainable forms of transport wherever practical or feasible.

An element of the Masterplan is to assess the needs of incoming personnel and their families and how these can be accommodated given current services and infrastructure. The Masterplan is intended to be used as a planning tool to accurately target resources to where it is believed additional services will be required i.e., additional school places, health & community provision, transportation, environmental and ecological matters.

MOD have collated information on the incoming population from which we will base our calculations for the infrastructure that is required to meet the needs of the new population. MOD is working closely with Wiltshire Council to plan for and provide the required additional infrastructure. Military personnel are provided with medical and dental services on base. Their families are able to use MOD GP medical facilities but may opt to use civilian services. The precise number using which service won’t be known for some time however, to prepare for this MOD/ Wiltshire Council & Health Authorities are working closely together.

The development of the Masterplan is being carried out in accordance with statutory guidelines and in close liaison with Wiltshire Council so local strategic aims of sustainable and integrated communities can be met.

19 David Potts Bulford Camp 11-Dec-13 I live in my own house within the curtilage of Bulford Camp. GR 1800 1994. The possibility of building on the ‘ blue’ area to the SW of the property has already had a disastrous effect on its value - a drop of at least 40%. I am 75 years old and need to plan for the future.

How soon will a decision be taken on the SFA building sites so that I will know how much of my estate remains ?

The site in question (B24) did not progress to the next stage of the site selection exercise as there were more favourable sites available within this settlement. The precise means to provide SFA required has yet to be determined however, by working closely with Wiltshire Council and complying with their strategic development plans we aim to have a minimal effect on civilian housing stock. The principle being followed is that the SFA provided will be over and above the requirements for housing in Wiltshire Council's emerging Development Plans and therefore there should be no reduction in the market availability of civilian housing.

20 Jason Miller Building 20 Glover

Road, Royal Artillery Barracks, Larkhill, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 8QT.

Army 17-Dec-13 I understand that the Army Basing plan for Salisbury Plain will of course involve new building works in the Larkhill area. I do not have any preference about the location of the new buildings but would like to propose a way to raise money for the Larkhill Community welfare fund.

My proposal is to host a metal detecting Rally on the area of ground to be built upon prior to the start of any construction work. Having attended a number of these rallies in the past, all of which have been for a charitable cause, I expect we would raise funds in the region of £2000 for a one day event. This may spread into a 2 day event depending on the size of the available ground.

The event would be done in accordance with the portable antiquities scheme and the number of detectorists would be limited to a manageable number. The close proximity to Durrington wall would ensure a great deal of interest from the detecting community.

I have already approached the deputy garrison commander, Lt Col John Le Feuvre, with the idea, and on principle he is on side with the concept. I have also approached local business about sponsorship interest with positive results.

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21 Nichola Grove Clerk to Bulford

Parish Council

17-Dec-13 The Parish Council has provided a detailed response. Section of response set out below:

a. Bulford Parish Council understands on good authority that the number of SFA dwellings required in this Parish is 250 - with, perhaps, an eventual small amount of adjustment resulting from circumstances in neighbouring Parishes.

b. On this basis, Council considers that this number of dwellings should be accommodated in one estate without mixing its composition with civilian content. Reasons :

(1) Ease of administration including the resolution of neighbour disputes.

(2) A mixed estate would result in unnecessarily large increases in the green land area required (outside established Development Boundaries). c. Council considers that the 250 dwelling estate in this Parish should be established as one estate within the following designated areas :-(1) B6 - northern portion.

(2) B16 - northern portion. (3) B23

(4) B30 Reasons :

(1) Ease of administration - this general area lies opposite to the established SFA Canadian Estate and alongside (for part of its length) the military Married Quarters lying to the north east of the Parish Housing Estate (marked in green on the Consultation Map); a solid military administrative framework already exists in this area.

(2) Road Access - this area would allow for exit & entry on to two roads, the Bulford Road and Double Hedges, thereby easing vehicular congestion. (3) This area would allow for a sensible and logical extension of the Parish Development Boundary.

(4) SFA dwellings in this area would facilitate social inter-action between the military families and those in the Parish civilian housing estate; it could also provide direct (largely internal) road access to the Parish Village Hall and recreational facilities.

(5) SFA households in this area would readily connect with the combined footpath and cycleway (that is in the last stages of planning) over Aerial Hill, Folly Bottom, and Amesbury; moreover, entry to an established Bridleway, leading directly to Amesbury, lies adjacent to this route.

(6) Electrical, water, and sewage infra-structure have already been enlarged and improved to the recently re-built Canadian Estate and it is thought that an extension would be comparatively easy. The Council suggests that improvements to local facilities including buses, roads, schools, medical and child care facilities will be necessary. Shared recreational facilities is suggested to promote integration.

Sites B6, B 16, B23 are included as preferred sites within the formal consultation (February to April 2014), site B30 was included as a potential site for military housing. An element of the Masterplan is to assess the needs of incoming personnel and their families and how these can be accommodated given current services and infrastructure. The Masterplan is intended to be used as a planning tool to accurately target resources to where it is believed additional services will be required i.e., additional school places, health & community provision, transportation, environmental and ecological matters.

MOD have collated information on the incoming population from which we will base our calculations for the infrastructure that is required to meet the needs of the new population. MOD is working closely with Wiltshire Council to plan for and provide the required additional infrastructure.

Military personnel are provided with medical and dental services on base. Their families are able to use MOD GP medical facilities but may opt to use civilian services. The precise number using which service won’t be known for some time however, to prepare for this MOD/ Wiltshire Council & Health Authorities are working closely together. The development of the Masterplan is being carried out in accordance with statutory guidelines and in close liaison with Wiltshire Council so local strategic aims of sustainable and integrated communities can be met.

As part of the plans we are looking at all the existing recreational facilities within the areas and we are working with MOD to ensure the right services are in place. MOD is aware of the benefits of sharing its facilities with local communities and aims to accommodate this wherever feasible.

22 John D Wigglesworth 18-Dec-13 At the meeting held in Durrington the other night there appears to be a outright objection building along the A345! Also to keep houses as central as possible to the camp itself. My only objection would be site 4, which is on the base of the First World war (some years previous to this actually) Army flying site. This is the oldest Military Flying site still in existence in the WORLD. The only sign that it was here, is a simple base plate cast in iron on the corner of the road. A certain Norman Parker is a military Historian who lives in Amesbury and already runs a small museum based in the ‘George Hotel’ Amesbury! He also writes in the Local Stonehenge Trader. I have spoken to Norman and he would have loved his Museum to have been based on this site in one of the Old Aircraft buildings. This would be a good thing for the Military and the Locals to be involved in wouldn’t it?

I have signed into the Local committee that will oversee peoples comments! We would love to hear from you too! It is noted that most agree and support this plan in principle it is just a case of tying all the details in regards to services etc.

The site in question has been identifed as a potential option for military housing in the formal consultation on the Masterplan (sites L2, L13b and L18). Potential sites are those which are more constrained and require further studies to be undertaken, and would be back up options. These sites are within the World Heritage Site and noted as major risk by Wiltshire Council and DIO.

Before submitting planning applications for SFA, the County Archaeologist has noted that unless sites can be shown at desk-based assessment stage to have low potential for archaeological deposits, whether because of earlier ground disturbance or previous archaeoligical investigations or the scale of prior development, assessment works will be undertaken to inform the baseline data. Such field evaluation can include geophysical surveys and evaluation trial trenching.

Where possible, English Heritage thematic studies on military heritage, including airfields and barracks will be employed to inform assessment of assets. In other cases a more iterative approach based on the experience and expertise of DIO heritage staff will be essential to ascribe signficance and value to historic buildings and training remains.

23 Jonathan Banham 34 Windsor Road

Durrington Salisbury Wilts SP4 8HG

18-Dec-13 An extensive letter sent to Claire Perry MP which has been summarised below:

Personally I welcome these proposals, however the right location must be found and the right community benefits secured. Many of the locations identified around Larkhill are clearly unsuitable. Sites 1-4 should in my opinion be classified as sited in open countryside, furthermore sites 1,3 &4 would impact on the setting of Durrington Walls which is an important historic site.

Clearly the best site for sustainable development is site 7. This site is within what should be classified as a “brown field” development site as it sits within the existing boundary of the garrison. Careful consideration will need to be given as to how access to and from The Packway. If this site is found unsuitable site 6 offers the best opportunity to integrate the development within the garrison's facilities being within easy walking distance of the school, play area, Church, local shops and services. Sequentially a case can be made for this being the most sequentially preferable site.

If these two sites are discounted, and only on this basis site 5 would be the least worst option. This site is opposite a large existing housing estate and within the natural boundary (albeit not defined in the core strategy) of the settlement. The proposals around Bulford look even harder. The sites to the North of the camp should be investigated first as these offer the best opportunity to access services within the camp and avoid building in the open countryside. I believe that the overwhelming majority accept the need for the new houses there are concerns being raised about the creaking local infrastructure.

Aside from three sites (L2, L13b and L18), none of the sites south of the Packway progressed to the next stage of the SFA site selection exercise due to the World Heritage Site designation. Sites L2, L13b and L18 have been identified as potential sites, potential sites are those which are more constrained and require further studies to be undertaken, and would be back up options. These sites were included following support from the general public and MOD, although it is acknowledged that they are within the World Heritage Site and noted as a major risk by Wiltshire Council and DIO.

Before submitting planning applications for, the County Archaeologist has noted that unless sites can be shown at desk-based assessment stage to have low potential for archaeological deposits, whether because of earlier ground disturbance or previous archaeoligical investigations or the scale of prior development, assessment works will be undertaken to inform the baseline data. Such field evaluation can include geophysical surveys and evaluation trial trenching.

Where possible, English Heritage thematic studies on military heritage, including airfields and barracks will be employed to inform assessment of assets. In other cases a more iterative approach based on the experience and expertise of DIO heritage staff will be essential to ascribe signficance and value to historic buildings and training remains.

The large site within Larkhill Camp (L13a and L13b) did not progress to the next stage of the SFA site selection exercise as it is required for technical development. The site selection process indicating the reasons for the inclusion and/or exclusion of specific sites can be found in Appendix 9 of the Planning Context Report (Phase 3 report - Consultation Draft).

24 Mrs Taylor Cox 25, Newman’s

Way Bulford Whiltshire SP4 9HT

17-Dec-13 I am very concerned about the sites actually surrounding the village of Bulford. I believe any new building that attach to the village itself will not only ruin its character but also put a strain on the amenities available. I also anticipate that this will significantly increase traffic on what is already a busy network due to overflow from the A303. In particular, I am concerned about the noise disturbance and loss of privacy to my own property on Newman’s Way

A number of residents have objected to SFA development on potential sites adjacent to the Conservation Area. These sites did not make it through the site selection exercise and have been omitted.

25 Sheryll Jerred West hedges,

Church Lane, Bulford, Salisbury SP4 9DD

17-Dec-13 Existing local communities – Bulford village in part is a conservation area and I feel strongly the land designated around the village will destroy the environment, the village has already seen a huge development with the council estate which has been successful and sited appropriately. I feel further development should be concentrated in the Bulford camp area not the village.

I accept S.P.A is for military use and feel need to respect this – it is a known quantity when moving in to such an area (The huge housing development is a very different issue) enjoy the free day to walk here. As above – I do feel the MOD is very good at notifying the public of their expenses – thank you!

Yes we have recently purchased west hedges and are doing a self-build – we have to keep our build ‘Agriculture’ It look due to it's sensitive site & location so I am somewhat shocked that schedule 1 land has been marked for housing development.

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26 Garland 9 Milston View,

Durrington

Sainsbury Plain is beautiful with its SSSI sites and archaeology – so please don’t make great conglomerates around its base – allow green spaces between the villages. The new houses should be have a pleasing outlook and not built in to the “rabbit house” style. Perhaps outlaying villages would benefit from a dozen or so houses in their communities to keep the local amenities going, like the village shop, post office, school to survive. I hope there will be some excavation of the areas chosen even the ‘brown field’ site below the 30 mph sign (packway) to determine that our heritage will not be lost. Exercises on the plain have always respected the special sites and with the possible greater use I hope this will continue.

Candidate sites within SSSIs have been been omitted as part of our site selection exercise.

MOD maintains strong commitment to the conservation of the historic environment within its estate, with its stated aim of sustainable development and role as steward of the historic assets within its holdings.

Before submitting planning applications for SFA, the County Archaeologist has noted that unless sites can be shown at desk-based assessment stage to have low potential for archaeological deposits, whether because of earlier ground disturbance or previous archaeoligical investigations or the scale of prior development, assessment works will be undertaken to inform the baseline data. Such field evaluation can include geophysical surveys and evaluation trial trenching.

27 Amber Goodchild 20 Watergrate

Lane, Bulford, SP4 9D4

The first point to make is the lack of engagement with the local communities that this exhibition was even taking place. We heard of it by chance. Leaflets should be put through the door of those communities likely to be affected by the plans.

We bought our property in Bulford village as a place to retire from the military, whilst we don’t mind living near the camp, Bulford village is completely separate from the camp and should remain so. To suggest building quarters in the centre of Bulford village in the area between Watergate lane and Bulford High Street is concerning us and other residents is an understatement.

We paid a lot of money for our property and there is no doubt that building on our area will drastically devalue the property. Bulford village would turn from a village into a town, not what we bought in the village for.

Building on the village boundary will also increase the size of the village drastically and change the whole feel of the village. There is plenty of MOD land surrounding all the garrison areas why encroach on the local scullion population?

A very worried resident of Bulford village!

MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE TO LET RESIDENTS KNOW THESE EVENTS ARE TAKING PLACE!

Comment about advertisement of consultation events noted. The exhibitions as a means of communication were preliminary events and not part of a formal public consultation (6 week period starting in Feb 14). Press releases were issued to local papers publicising the start of the consultation period.

28 No Name provided Has consideration been given to building houses at Netheravon/Upavon on army land? They both have easy access to all centres such as Tidworth, Larkhill and Bulford by the army tracks across the plain therefore keeping military traffic off the main roads. It would also be good for the local communities.

I hope this consultation is not just a box ticking exercise but you will listen to local residents. Most of us will welcome the increased military presence as long as it is done sensitively and due regards given to those of us who already love the area, its rural aspect and archaeology. In future please advertise any exhibition I only saw it as I am a library user. Not all of us look online – we need info in local papers, on local radio, posters etc. Thank you.

Comment about advertisement of consultation events noted. The exhibitions as a means of communication were preliminary events and not part of a formal public consultation (6 week period starting in Feb 14). Press releases were issued to local papers publicising the start of the consultation period.

No military housing is proposed at Upavon or Netheravon. The intention is for new homes to be located close to existing bases to minimise travel time for personnel. The key unit locations for incoming units as set out in the Regular Army Basing Plan are Perham Down, Larkhill, Bulford and Tidworth. Consequently the areas of search for potential housing sites have been centred around these 4 bases.

29 Sarum Academy Westwood Road,

Sailsbury, Wiltshire SP2 9HS

Sarum Academy Sarum Academy is very keen for accommodation to be close to Salisbury. Our new purpose built facilities are state of the art. A key strength of the academy is the strong pastoral care we provide which will support the young people of service families integrate into their education community. We are very willing to support in any way to enable to potential transition to our institution to be as smooth as possible. We currently have surplus places which mean that pupils who may already know each other could be placed together.

DIO is working closely with Wiltshire Council to determine the education requirements of the incoming population. An element of the Masterplan is to identify the likely impact of the proposed incoming personnel and their families on current services and infrastructure. The Masterplan will inform greatly on this and is intended to be used as a planning tool to accurately target resources to where we believe additional services will be required i.e. additional school places.

30 A B Taylor-Roberts The cottage, 38 old coach road, Bulford village, SP4 9DA

I am writing specifically about the proposal (or potential) to build SFA in the area to the north of Old Coach Road, Bulford. The area to the south of the road is both a conservation area and a building restraint area. Both north and south of the road is an area of special archaeological interest. There are plenty of brown field site to build on which would not destroy the character of the surrounding countryside. The effect on the value of the houses (and the quality of life to the inhabitants) in the conservation area is also something you should give serious attention to. I trust you will resolve this matter soon as I am in the middle of a conservation programme concerning my house and garden and will now cancel all future works until this matter is resolved.

31 D H Potts Owl house, 203

the penning, Bulford camp, Salisbury, Wilts SP4 9BT

This consultation for a master plan for the new SFA in the area has come as a complete bombshell. It has a spread widespread concern. It not clear how much thought has into the selection of the ‘blue’ area. Even as a first stab some areas seem pretty unlikely.

Our primary concern is – when will the decision on the areas selected be made public? Comments on your points –

1) You should ensure the Regimental Welfare/Family Officers HIVES etc are fully briefed on the new quartering area and what they have to offer. They should be talking to Town Councils, Parish Councils, Chambers of Trade, Parochial Church Councils, working Men’s clubs etc, etc.

2) I am retired soldier 1960 – 1994, well acquainted with the Garrisons, Camps and SPTA. I live in Bulford camp GR 1800 4340

3) As long as training is well controlled as in the past there should be no problem. Increased unauthorised civilian 4x4 and motorbike activity may be cause for concern. 4) The drop value of my property

5) Clearly ‘brown field’ sites should be considered first. Of the three areas Larkhill has the most. Where agricultural (schedule 1) land is considered care should be taken to avoid close overlook by existing private properties

6) Bus services, additional retail outlets (good shops) in Larkhill, Tidworth and Bulford (talk to local councils/chambers of trade – make them aware, real opportunities here).

7) Service families integrate well into existing communities (always assuming attention has been paid to Para 1. Above)/ the general view is that if there has to be new housing alongside existing stock better military then civil (and horror, housing association)

The blue areas on the plans indicate the 'long list' of sites which are being considered for SFA. The majority of the land parcels will not be developed for SFA. We are liasing with a number of local stakeholder groups including parish councils, and local business groups.

Following the initial consultation, sites were assessed against a number of factors including environmental constraints, access to existing facilities, proximity to duty stations. The site selection process indicating the reasons for the inclusion and/or exclusion of specific sites can be found in Appendix 9 of the Planning Context Report (Phase 3 report - Consultation Draft). One of the weightings under the 'environment' category was 'agricultural land' e.g. land which is not in agricultural use would score higher than a site which comprised Grade 1 Agricultural Land. Consequently, brownfield land would therefore score higher than greenfield land.

The precise means to provide SFA required has yet to be determined however, by working closely with Wiltshire Council and complying with their strategic development plans we aim to have a minimal effect on civilian housing stock. The principle being followed is that the SFA provided will be over and above the requirements for housing in the Wiltshire Council's development plans and therefore there should be no reduction in the market availability of civilian housing.

The provision of further school places, retailing, community facilities and public open space will become part of the proposal for each location, and will take account of the level of facilities currently available at each location. Opportunities to further military-civilian integration will be a key determining factor in the selection of final SFA sites.

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32 David Nicholls 4GA High Street

Bulford Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 9DS

INTRODUCTION

It has been proposed that the plan to base 4,000 additional service personnel "around Salisbury Plain" will involve the building of a huge number of married quarters around current areas of population. The figure of 4,000 only tells part of the story as along with these 4,000 service personnel will come wives and children which will greatly increase the population influx. The phrase "around Salisbury Plain" is also misleading as it suggests that the 4,000 military personnel and their families will be spread over a wide area . In fact , the plans are to base these families into concentrated areas around villages that have no infrastructure to support them. In addition, the amount of building proposed around these small villages is out of all proportion to that which could be carried out while still maintaining the identity of the villages. While much of Salisbury Plain's 94,000 acres (147 square miles) is required for military training it is hard to believe that so little of the area is available for relocation of forces personnel and that so much building must be centered around the villages. The MOD rightly make much of their stance on conservation but it seems that this does not apply to the conservation of Village life.

I live in Bulford Village so my comments relate only to this area since that is what I am most familiar with. Below are my main objections to the proposed building around Bulford Village itself. It should be noted that I am not suggesting that no building takes place in the Bulford area. That would be naive and would take no account of the undisputed fact that our armed forces need a comfortable base location for the soldiers and their families. I am an ex-soldier who has served 22 years (1984 to 2006) with 16 of those years as both a married enlisted soldier and officer. I clearly understand the need for additional families housing but even I would look upon the encroachment of the Army in such vast numbers as a threat to my quality of life. Salisbury Plain is a huge area of MOD land that is more than capable of supporting the number of married quarters proposed without having such a large impact on the village itself.

COMMENTS ON ARMY BASING PLANS

The maps provided in the small exhibitions set up in Amesbury and Durrington libraries show areas being considered for building of military quarters. These areas include fields to the North and West of Bulford Village. Bulford Village itself is a rural community and has been for 900 years. The village has a 121 century church and many thatched cottages. With this in mind conservation areas have been established to preserve the village character. The proposed areas to the West of High Street (A3028) and North of Old Coach Road, while not actually inside the conservation areas, will surround the church and thatched cottages with a large modern development. This is unacceptable as it will completely destroy the identity of the old Bulford Village. These fields should most definitely not be considered for building. With the inevitable encroachment from the camp area, land around Bulford Village should be left intact on the West and North sides to maintain at least some semblance of the rural community that village residents currently enjoy.

There is a great deal of building proposed to the South of Bulford Road. When all the proposed areas are taken together they would appear to more than double the size of Bulford Village. No village could withstand such a huge influx of building and families and retain any of its character. The impact of this, quite apart from killing the rural feel the area currently enjoys, would create animosity between the local population and the military personnel and families. I believe that building an estate along the South side of Bulford Road is reasonable as it abuts onto the current Bulford camp area. However, no building should be carried out any further South West than a line extending through Duke's Way. It should be noted that Bulford Village was recently subjected to weeks of disruption to install a water ring main which, it now appears, is to supply building to the South East of the Churchill Avenue estate. It seems that either the cart is being put before the horse or the decision to build in this area has already been taken in advance of the public consultation.

Traffic- Bulford Village has in recent years suffered from a large increase in traffic. A significant proportion of this traffic is civilian cars driven by forces personnel in uniform, particularly at rush hour times. An increase in the numbers of military personnel and their families will serve only to exacerbate the situation. I live at the end of Watergate Lane and it can take a great deal of time just to be able to turn out of the lane at peak times. In addition, it would appear that Bulford Village is now considered an acceptable place for tracked vehicle training. The poor vision available to the drivers of these vehicles makes them unsuitable for operations where children are walking to and from schools. When army basing plans are drafted I believe consideration should be given to imposing a weight limit along certain roads in the village. This would go some way towards relieving at least some of the traffic by ensuring that we are not considered a training area for unsuitable vehicles.

Local infrastructure- Bulford Village and Amesbury are just able to support local residents with schools, doctors, dentists etc. Some people already have trouble finding places with NHS dentists. The huge amount of additional residents being added to the local population by the army basing plans will overwhelm local facilities. It must be assumed that the MOD will include a plan to bolster local services or to provide facilities within the current bases to ensure incoming military families do not take up valuable resources at the expense of local residents.

The blue areas on the plans indicate the 'long list' of sites which are being considered for SFA. The majority of the land parcels will not be developed for SFA. The intention is for new homes to be located close to existing bases to minimise travel time for personnel. The key unit locations for incoming units as set out in the Regular Army Basing Plan are Perham Down, Larkhill, Bulford and Tidworth. Consequently the areas of search for potential housing sites have been centred around these 4 bases.

A number of residents have objected to SFA development on potential sites adjacent to the Conservation Area. These sites did not progress to the next stage of the SFA site selection exercise and have been omitted.

The provision of further school places, retailing, community facilities and public open space will become part of the proposal for each location, and will take account of the level of facilities currently available at each location. Opportunities to further military-civilian integration will be a key determining factor in the selection of final SFA sites.

33 No name provided What about re-opening Netheravon which has most facilities already available.

This would also be outside Heritage site.

No SFA development is planned at Netheravon. The intention is for new homes to be located close to existing bases to minimise travel time for personnel. The key unit locations for incoming units as set out in the Regular Army Basing Plan are Perham Down, Larkhill, Bulford and Tidworth. Consequently the areas of search for potential housing sites have been centred around these 4 bases.

34 No name provided 29-Nov-13 1. Road , and infrastructure

2. Parking – please do not repeat the Mathew Estate by throwing up cheap houses with inefficient parking

Traffic studies and assessments were carried out as part of the overall plan to identify pinch points and areas of concern. Plans to mitigate problem areas can then be developed. Further details are set out in the Outline Transport Assessment.

35 Jill Adams St Michael’s

primary school. High St ,Figheldean Salisbury, SP4 8JT

As a school with a 63% military families and a member of the Durrington Chester of schools we have a very real awareness of the impact military families have on the schools and wider communities already. Military families come with their own unique set of needs both educational, emotional and social. Already within the Durrington area these needs are placing a real strain on Devizes. As a Chester we have formed a partnership to enable us to bid for agents which can finance estate permission of services to meet these specific needs.

As at present the support services are not able to meet the needs of those already here, they will continuously be unable to meet the much increased demands in the future. So high priority is to ensure that the support services in this area are robust enough in the future to deal with the increase in demand and understand the possible needs of the military families.

Comment noted, we will continue to work closely with Wiltshire Council's education team to gain a better understanding of the impact of army basing on school provision, including special needs provision. We will also be consulting directly with local schools as part of our formal consultation whcih is due to take place between February and April 2014.

36 Mr ME Rommily OBE Little Orchard, Orchard End, Bulford Village, Salisbury, SP4 GEA

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to comment on your plans for village SFA. We live in the village of Bulford; my wife is disabled and we have great interest in your Masterplan and how it develops. Please keep us informed. Our comments are centred on questions 5-7 above.

Bulford Village is a village and showed keep it’s open field sites. Additional SFA would change the character of the village, which struggles to cope with the existing population. You should be aware of the following Nature, Environmental and Highway points:

1. The River Avon causes flooding in the village

2. The village roads do not cope with the existing traffic, any increase would be dangerous 3. The village facilities and amenities are not good and would be swamped by SFA Bulford Village should not be the site for SFA

The following sites are recommended: 1. Extent and average the CANADA Estate

2. Use the extensive MOD land that was CARTER Barracks on Bulford Drive Way

3. Use the extensive MOD land in the triangle of Sheepbridge Road, [CEnf] Road and Tidworth Road 4. Invest in the Boscombe Down Housing Estate which is being built in South Amesbury I hope that you find my comments and my recommendations helpful.

Site B22 (Carter Barracks) did not make it through the subsequent site selection stage and was omitted as it needs to be retained as a major trianing featrue for driver training, and logistics headquarters. Likewise, site B10 (triangle of land bounded by Sheepbridge Road, [CEnf] Road and Tidworth Road) did not make it through the subsequent site selection stage and was omitted as there are major cultural heritage constraints and lies immediately adjacent to Salsibury Plain SSSI/SAC/SPA. The provision of further school places, retailing, community facilities and public open space will become part of the proposal for each location, and will take account of the level of facilities currently available at each location. Opportunities to further military-civilian integration will be a key determining factor in the selection of final SFA sites. Traffic studies and assessments are being carried out as part of the overall plan to identify pinch points and areas of concern. Plans to mitigate problem areas will be developed. Mitigation may include agreeing access routes for heavy transport.

It is preferential to both Wiltshire Council and the Army to site their personnel close to their place of work with the intent to maximise sustainable forms of transport wherever practical or feasible.

37 Cllr R W Fisher 1. Consider Retail Facilities in the area for SFA

2. World Heritage site and building on it (Larkhill only) 3. Proximity to Residential Areas

4. Traffic Problems including A303 and A345

5. Difficult to show preferred locations given the number of houses expected the areas shown are too large and very wide spread

6. There will be a refurbishment for greater retail shops. Possibly youth provisions and thoughts given to the signer element of the arm and their retirement 7. With careful preparation and consultation at a local level I believe this integration can be achieved very successfully.

Support noted. Whilst sites south of the Packway were excluded early on in the subsequent site selection exercise due to the World Heritage Site designation, some of these sites were re-introduced as potential SFA sites due to support from residents and the army.

The blue areas on the plans indicate the 'long list' of sites which are being considered for SFA. The majority of the land parcels will not be developed for SFA. Traffic studies and assessments were carried out as part of the overall plan to identify pinch points and areas of concern. Plans to mitigate problem areas could then be developed.

It is preferential to the Army to site their personnel close to their place of work with the intent to maximise sustainable forms of transport wherever practical or feasible.

38 Mrs J Burt 04-Dec-13There is a need to ensure that any service family accommodation is readily accessible is the basis in which the military personnel will be employed. This will reduce travel time and fuel consumption. Parcels of land in MOD ownership within villages is the proposed sites should be retailed as agricultural/green spaces.

Need to ensure that rural access and travel for military tracked vehicles is restricted to designated routes and does not go through villages.

Need to ensure that sufficient school places (nursery, primary and secondary are available for the increase in service personnel families together with adequate medical/dental services, retail facilities, bus routes to nearby towns/cities and social activities for a mix of interest and age groups (nor just the young).

Consideration should be given to building the SFA in the Bulford area on the Carter Barracks site. This is a brownfield site which had a military camp on it for many years. The site would have good access to both Bulford Garrison and Tidworth Garrison. It would be on the edge of Bulford Village which would facilitate social interaction between the civilian and military population which is lacking at present.

A number of residents have objected to SFA development on potential sites adjacent to Bulford Village Conservation Area. These sites did not make it through the site selection exercise and have been omitted.

Comment regarding developing close to Candian Estate noted. This reflects the army’s preference. It is preferential for new military families to be located in proximity to existing military families so as to foster integration. The preferred/potential sites identified as part of the site selection exercise is centred on land close to the Canadian Estate.