BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Meeting: Cabinet Executive
Date: 01 December 2008
Subject: Supplemental Report – Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Local Development Framework Core Strategy Proposed Submission Document
Report of: Corporate Head of Policy & Partnerships
Status: Public
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To advise Cabinet Executive of an amended recommendation in respect of section 6.6/6.7 of the Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Local Development Framework Core Strategy Proposed Submission Document report.
2. Recommendation
2.1 That the Cabinet Executive agrees that the recommendation shown in bold italic type within this report be submitted to Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council as the formal representations of Blaby District Council concerning the Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Core Strategy submission document.
3. Reason for Decision Recommended
3.1 The Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth directly adjoins the District of Blaby, resulting in a number of policies set out within the Hinckley and Bosworth Core Strategy potentially impacting upon the District of Blaby. The Hinckley and Bosworth Core Strategy, once submitted to the Secretary of State, and consequently adopted, will be legally binding.
4. Forward Plan
4.1 Forward Plan Reference Number: 11/08(057).
5. Key Decision
5.1 Yes.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 It is recommended that section 6.6/6.7 of the report referred to in section 1 (above) now read as follows:
‘Policy 5: Transport Infrastructure Support the reopening of the Elmesthorpe passenger railway station to serve Earl Shilton and Barwell residents. Investigate the potential of providing a link between the Earl Shilton bypass and M69 through the development of the Earl Shilton and Barwell Sustainable Urban Extension Area Action Plan.
Recommendation: Blaby District Council objects to both the proposed reopening of the passenger railway station at Elmesthorpe, as well as the link road between the Earl Shilton bypass and M69, based on a lack of evidence of the effects these proposals could generate. Blaby District Council will not support the reopening of a passenger railway service at Elmesthorpe if this could potentially undermine the deliverability of the proposed future reopening of the train station at Blaby or prejudice passenger services at Narborough station. Further evidence is required. Blaby District Council does not support a link between the M69 and Earl Shilton bypass. This is based on concerns over the impacts on the road transport network within the District of Blaby, for example, additional traffic generation and congestion. There are also concerns regarding potential adverse environmental impacts that a scheme like this could cause. Further evidence needs to be provided.’
7. Other Relevant Considerations
7.1 Nottingham Declaration and Climate Change
The Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Core Strategy contains a significant amount of development in the form of the Sustainable Urban Extensions and possible developments on the transport network. Subsequently, there is a clear need for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council to assess these developments with regard to the impacts they may have on climate change, and to encourage energy efficient development.
8. Other Options Considered
8.1 An alternative option is not to respond, but this has been rejected because Hinckley and Bosworth Borough adjoins the District of Blaby, and certain proposed developments within Hinckley and Bosworth Borough are highly likely to impact within the District of Blaby.
9. Appropriate Consultations
9.1 None.
10. Financial and Efficiency Implications
10.1 No financial implications have been identified.
11. Appendices to this report
11.1 None.
12. List of Background Papers
12.1 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Core Strategy Proposed Submission Document (October 2008).
The following Officers/Members have been consulted (identified by ): Head of Paid Service (Chief Executive) S. 151 Officer (Deputy Chief Executive) Monitoring Officer (Legal Services Manager) Cabinet Executive Portfolio Holder (Cabinet Executive/Council reports only)