Thanington Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan

Thanington Neighbourhood Plan 2020

Draft —Published 04/05/2021

Thanington Neighbourhood Plan 2020

Table of Content Table of Content Page 2 Executive Summary Page 3-5 Introduction Page 6 Objectives Page 7 Area covered by Neighbourhood Plan Page 7 How this Neighbourhood Plan works & maybe read Page 8 Statement of Local Authority notification Page 8-10 Objective A. Support Local Associations Page 11 Objective B.. Conserve the Natural and Historical Enviroment Page 12-18 Objective C. Sustainable Transport Page 19-28 Objective D. Promoting Healthy Communities Page 18 Objective E. Quality of Life Page 19 Objective F. Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment Page 33-41 Ancient Woodland and SSSI Page 42 The Consultation Statement Page 43-44 Questionnaire Results Page 45 Public Comments Page 45-46 Questionnaire Graphs page 47-48 Conformity Test Page 49 Canterbury District Local Plan Strategy—Housing—Employment Page 50 Town Centre & Leisure—Transport Infrastructure Page 51 Tourism and Visitor Economy Page 52 Climate Change, Flooding, Coastal Change and Water Resources Page 52 Design and the Built Environment Page 53 Historic Environment - Landscape and Biodiversity Page 53 Open Spaces Page 54 Quality of Life - Appendices Page 56 Thanington LDP cross refs with CDLP Policies Page 57 Neighbourhood Plan Committee Members Page 58

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (draft -3 5-21) This Executive Summary of the Neighbourhood Plan, is a summary of the vision for improving and sustaining Thanington, for current residents, future residents and visitors, both now and in the future. The Neighbourhood Plan has been coordinated and written in conjunction with residents of Thanington, and other bodies, by Thanington Parish Council. (TPC) It takes the four key objective areas in the Neighbourhood Plan. it describes the current situation for these, and also lays out a vison for the future in these key objectives. Taking into account the recent and proposed development planned in Thanington. It lays out aspects that should be considered in these objectives for any future as yet unplanned developments by the Local Authority, Canterbury City Council (CCC), and the District Authority, Kent County Council (KCC) The sections below summarises the points made in the Neighbourhood Plan for Thanington, particularly the key four objectives. It covers each objective in turn. SUMMARY POINTS BY OBJECTIVE: 1/ TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY TO BE COMPLETED

2/ TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL AND HISTORICAL ENVIROMENT Key points: Landscape & Biodiversity: Maintain the level of green space available including allotments Maintain and protect open spaces Only developments that can show true environmental sustainability should be progressed with Support and maintain the Green Gap policy Maintain and support land used for agricultural use Support independent surveys on the impact of development on the natural environment Protect Historical sites and assess the true impact of any proposed development on them.

Visual Impact: Genuine consideration and assessment should be given to the visual impact of any development including on historical sites Light & Noise Pollution: Light pollution on the overall area must be considered in any development proposals The impact of noise pollution caused by and proposed development must be given genuine consideration

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Climate Change: The flood risk area along the lower Stour must not be increased by any development and must be genuinely assessed by associated agencies. Air pollution particularly along the A28 must not be increased by any proposed developments and genuinely assessed if necessary by independent assessment. Acton should be taken to decrease the level of air pollution when considering air pollution from any development Any development should be designed to be carbon neutral. The impact on utility services, like sewage and drainage, also assessed and genuinely mitigated for in the planning assessment

3/ TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT INFRASTUCTURE Key points: Modal Shift Transport systems: The local bus services, including the Park & Ride at Wincheap, need to give consideration regarding the service provided to the rural areas of the Community. Such that they can be easily accessed in an efficient way that provides a reliable service encouraging proactive use. New developments must give serious provision for these services that support this general strategy Cycle ways and walkways must be maintained, preserved, and expanded to encourage their effective use. New developments should not have a negative impact on their use,but have genuine design inclusions for this in their planning. Measures such as secure cycle storage and parking should be considered and included in any development proposals and also in the existing network. Thereby encouraging short dis- tance cycling. Parking & Traffic: Any new development must have genuine assessment made on its impact on traffic. Prefera- bly with an independent assessment made of that overall impact both local and outside the development area . Not just a parochial approach on the individual development. New development should include all measures to reduce the increase and impact on traffic. This must include infrastructure improvements. The local community views and knowledge must be considered regarding traffic impact when considering development applications. The impact of parking, and the provision of sufficient parking spaces on any development must be given sufficient consideration particularly any impact on local existing area parking. There is evidence of lack of parking provision in modern developments. When considering car parking, measures such as vehicle charging points, should be included in both existing development areas and also new developments. The consideration of YELLOW LINE designated areas on the road network should be considered and if necessary used, to ensure safe and effect use of the road network Traffic mitigation measures regarding any proposed development must be provided at a time that deals with the issues upfront and in a way that guarantees their delivery.

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4/TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THAT DELIVERS FOR THE COMMINI- TY THE PROMISED BENEFITS OF THAT DEVELOPMENT TO BE COMPLETED

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1 INTRODUCTION (24/4/21) 1.1 This Neighbourhood Plan sets out the vision for Thanington Parish until 2035. It enables us to set out policies to help achieve that vision under the provision of the localism Act 2011, and in accordance with the Canterbury District Local Plan 2017-2031 and the National Planning Policy Framework 2019. The Vision for the Parish of Thanington and its objectives are to:

THANINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN MISSION STATEMENT : Maintain Thanington as a unique identifiable entity, so supporting the wishes of all aspects, and areas of the community . Thereby ensuring a healthy and thriving community in which Its occupants can thrive and prosper in their lives

1. Promote a healthy community 2. Conserve and enhance the natural environment 3. Conserve and enhance the Historic environment 4. Help and promote Thanington community Associations & charities 5. Engage with the District LOCAL AUTORITIES. Canterbury City Coun- cil (CCC) , Kent County Council (KCC) & Kent Highways (KH) on traffic issues in all parts of the community. 6. Ensure agreed developments deliver the promised resources and other mitigation factors in 106 agreements 7. Work to keep transport links at a good frequency. These include Bus services Taxi Services, and possible locally organised transport services 8. Help maintain the living standards and health of the community by controlling development. To ensure new development contributes to the health and living standards of the community, and also meets the highest standards required.

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OBJECTIVES

1.2 The Thanington Neighbourhood Plan (TNP) objective sections are listed below and the NP deals with each of those section as individual discrete sections. They are: a) TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY b) TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL AND HISTORICAL ENVIROMENT c) TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT INFRASTUCTURE d) TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THAT DELIVERS FOR THE COMMINITY THE PROMISED BENEFITS OF THAT DEVELOPMENT

st 1.3 Thanington Neighbourhood Plan (TNP) policies shall be in effect until 1 September 2035.

1.4 To present the TNP to the Local Authority for Canterbury (CCC) for ratification in a timescale that allows CCC time to develop their LDP

AREA COVERED BY THE THANINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

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How this Neighbourhood Plan works & maybe read: 1.5 To work through this plan we have labelled the objectives into sections and numbered the policies. These will be the guiding principles for any future development within the parish during the time frame of the TNP. When reading each section: The OBJECTIVES are highlighted and numbered in blue.

Canterbury District Local Plan Policies:

Shaded in yellow are the relevant Canterbury LP Policies for each objective of the TNP plan

Proposals relevant to each objective and objective section are highlighted in green

Also listed with each proposal is the relevant Canterbury LP Policy reference

There is an EXECUTIVE SUMMARY included within the TNP providing a summary of its key points.

STATEMENT OF LOCAL AUTHORITY NOTIFICATION The application has been submitted by the Parish Council in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidance. The area designation covers the whole parish area (see para.2 above) and therefore non-designation by the City Council would be contrary to legislation and national planning guidance.

6.2 Given that under Regulation 5A applications for designation of a whole Parish as a Neighbourhood Area must be approved without any modification and no consultation is required, it is recommended to Full Council that delegation be given to the Chief Executive to designate a neighbourhood area, if the proposal is made under Regulation 5A of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations (2012) (as amended).

7. Implications

(a) Financial - once this neighbourhood area has been designated, the local planning authority can then apply for a £5,000 grant from the government to support the Council’s work towards this Neighbourhood Plan. (b) Legal - Localism Act 2011; Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended) and Planning Practice Guidance, in particular Paragraph: 024 Reference ID: 41-024- 20190509 Paragraph: 025 Reference ID: 41-025-20190509 Paragraph: 032 Reference ID: 41- 032-20170728 Paragraph: 035 Reference ID: 41-035-20161116

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(d) Environmental including carbon emissions and biodiversity - none identified Other implications (e) Staffing resource - Within current levels of staffing (f) Property portfolio - none identified (g) Planning including building regulations - as (b) above (h) Human rights issues - none identified (i) Crime and disorder - none identified (j) Safeguarding children - none identified (k) Heritage - none identified

8. Conclusions

Thanington Parish Council has submitted an application to designate the whole parish as a Neighbourhood Area. This is the first step in the community pre- paring a Neighbourhood Plan for Thanington. In accordance with legislation and government guidance, it is recommended that the Neighbourhood Area be designated.

8.2 It is also recommended that delegated authority to designate a whole parish area (a Regulation 5A application) be given to the Chief Executive. This is because Regulation 5A applications must be approved without scope for any modification and do not require consultation.

Decision Maker: Policy and Resources Committee Decision status: For Determination Is Key decision?: No

Decisions: Report author: Karen Britton Publication date: 15/10/2020 Date of decision: 05/10/2020 Decided at meeting: 05/10/2020 - Policy and Resources Committee

BACKGROUND 1.6 Thanington is a civil parish proximity 2 miles from city centre by road, and a suburb outside the city walls. It covers a large area SSW of Canterbury of 4.8 sqkm (1.9sqmi), and has a population of 2662 residents (2011 parish census), 1055 households, and still growing. It extends to the south–west of the A2 from Wincheap out towards Chartham. Thanington North Ward follows the river Stour and A28, along which there is linear housing and a mixed housing estate to the south side of the A28. Thanington South Ward is made up of near linear settlements along New House Lane and Iffin Lane. Thanington amenities include St Nicholas Church on A28 and three community centres: The Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre (TNRC) adjacent to a large playing field, parking and a playground. Hilltop Community Association (HCA) with a Community Hall in New House Lane. Ashford Road Community Association, (ARCA) with a community hall and parking There are a few small businesses operating within Thanington.

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Thanington has many important historical and natural features including eight registered listed buildings, Larkey Valley Woods a biological site of special scientific interest and Hambrook Marsh- es. Its history is deep and varied and the environment varied and mixed.

Thanington is an historic/ancient settlement significantly developed in the last 50years and is set to double the area developed in the next 10years.

1.7 The intention of the Neighbourhood Plan is to influence the operation of the statutory local planning framework, to provide a context for any new development, based on the local environment, local wishes and its continued sense of open space. The TNP is written with the input of local opinion and knowledge and its use is intended to help these inputs guide area planning decisions and details.

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Objective A. Support Local Associations A1—Thanington Resource Centre

A2 - Ashford Road Community Association

A3—Hilltop Community Association (Canterbury)

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OBJECTIVE B: CONSERVE THE NATURAL AND HISTORICAL ENVIROMENT:

B1: Intention B2: Landscape and Biodiversity B3: Visual Impact B4: Light and Noise pollution B5: Allotments B6: Climate Change B7 Public Bridle and Right of way B1: Intention

The intention of the Neighbour plan is to influence the operation of the statutory local planning frame work, to provide a context for any new development, based on the local character, environment and its sense of open space. Objective of this section: Describe the distinctive character of the area Identify the environmental and historical feature of the area To work in partnership with the local planning authority in the context of the existing local plan and to influence future policies and developments. Thanington has a mixed variety of environmental make up throughout the Parish. Ranged between urban and rural designated areas. Thanington Parish history details can be found in the appendix. It has a number of Historical and Environmental sites within its boundaries. Larky Valley Woods is a designated SSSI. There are also a number of listed buildings and arche- ologically sites.

1. Barn at Tonford Manor 2. Chapel of St John the Baptist Mil- ton 3. Church of St Nicholas 4. New House Farmhouse 5. Old Manor 6. Thanington Court Farmhouse 7. Tonford Manor 8. Barn at Milton Manor

B2: Landscape and Biodiversity

The current CDLP policies that cover this topic are:

LB9: All developments to avoid a net loss of biodiversity and pursue opportunities to achieve a net gain LB8: Ecological Improvements to be incorporated into new developments to improve connectivity OS1: Proposals to protect and enhance sites designated as Local Green Space OS9: Protected open space to be safe guarded unless specific criteria met OS15: Permission is only be granted for the loss of allotments/community garden if criteria are met OS5: Stuppington Lane green gap OS11 Outdoor space provision OS6: Green Gaps

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3.1: Thanington has many areas of natural and semi natural green space, and woodlands, Larky Valley Woods SSSI. Green corridors as with footpaths, cycleway, bridleways and riverside providing a crucial links to and from biodiversity sites. Thanington recreation field with its outdoor sport facilities, a play park and skateboard areas. Allotments, and cemetery. There is a requirement from the community to maintain the level of green space available and this is particularly important in the urban-rural areas of the parish. This prevents an erosion of the characteristic, due to unmitigated development

3.2: open spaces provide a whole range of environmental and recreational benefits to the community. It is important to maintain, protect and in some cases enhance. Where by environmental and recreational assets meets the needs of the communities and positively influence the physical mental and social well-being.

3.3: The impact of any development on ecological factors should be thoroughly analysed preferably independently. National agency opinions should be considered and also local opinion. On- ly those developments that can prove true sustainability in this area will be supported.

3.4: Chapter 11.11 of CDLP recognize the importance of protecting our open space for its ecological amenity and educational benefits. TNP will not support any development which fright- ens the loss of green space which will have a detrimental effect on the environmental and health and social wellbeing.

3.5: Consideration will be given to new development which make appropriate provision for open door space which must include the following: semi-natural areas, green corridors, strategic urban parks, children play parks and open space for recreation amenity, and allotments.

3:6: Thanington recognise the importance of the green gap policy, and would aim to adopt such policy to maintaining the open space around the area. This is especially Critical for the North and South Ward (Larkey Valley woods area, New House Lane andIffin Lane) where by any new development will erode the rural disposition effecting the character of the open countryside.

3.7: TNP will not support any new development which pose a risk of coalescence of existing settlements, i.e. Thanington South Ward towards Stuppington, and Thanington North Ward towards Chartham. This is especially importance to over developed urban areas. In which Than- ington has been granted two more large developments.

3.8: TNP will support the green infrastructure a council open space strategy a network of green spaces. Thanington area includes field’s woodlands Hedgerows Rivers and lakes and urban areas includes gardens street trees sports pitches civic spaces and wall, facing challenges such as climate change flood risk water management and food supply.

3.9: Thanington consists of areas dedicated for the land subsequently used for agricultural and orchards. Open space adjoining existing settlements, Particle important for employment and the supply food chain. This landscape valuable in maintaining the

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characteristic of Thanington, which divides the north and south ward. Further developments posing a risk of coalescence between settlements. This plan will seek to support the use of land establish for farming encouraging employment and contriving to the health and wellbeing of the residents. The TNP will not support such development which go against this strategic approach. 3.10: TNP objectives is to protect wildlife and it’s Biodiversity. It is important to recognise the network of these dedicated sites but also outside. Grassland, shrub, hedgerows, green corridors and road side vegetation. TNP will seek to protect these distinctive character of the landscape and will not support any new development which Poses risk or causes damage. 3.11: Thanington neighbourhood plan acknowledgement Larkey Valley Woods (SSSI) as a nationally designated sites, (under section 28 of the wildlife and countryside act 1981). For it’s abundant of wildlife and its habitats. The impact of developments through mitigation measures should seek an avoidances though further appropriate survey by independent bodies by planning system. 3.12: Historical sites and the surrounding area must be protected when any development is considered. Genuine consideration and long term vision must be a priority given to the proximity from any other future developments to these sites. This will be supported but opposed if it is felt not to be the case.

Thanington Neighbourhood Plan would aim to propose a green gap policy to be included in the CDLP. Espe- cially important for the urban and rural character of the area.

B3: VISUAL IMPACT

The current CDLP policies that cover this topic are:

LB2: Impact of the development on Areas of High Landscape Value

LB10: Development to the designed to retain important trees, hedgerows and woodland

OS12: Green infrastructure to be planned, designed and manage to conserve and enhance the character of landscapes and settlement. Measures to be implemented for new major development sites HE13: Historic landscapes, parks, and gardens to be preserved and enhances

HE13: Historic landscapes, parks, and gardens to be preserved and enhances

4.1: Genuine consideration should be given to the visual impacts of major and even small developments on the local area. The views of the local people should be considered and also any independent agency.

4.2: The planning for mitigation on visual impact must be considered and given priority when setting out any planning acceptance requirement.

4.3: The long term visual impact and enhancement of any visual impacts must be part of the planning design and support will be given if this is to be proven the case.

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4.4: Particularly attention given of the impact on landmarks, ancient monuments and long views towards Canterbury cathedral. Views of the river Stour, Chartham, Biggate and southwards to the Pethham Valley.

An outset detailed design plan is needed to show support, enhancement and protection for Historic Landscapes, parks and gardens.

B4: LIGHT AND NOISE POLLUTION The current local plan policies that cover this topic are: DBE9: Outdoor lighting proposals, criteria for assessment

QL12: Mitigation of pollution from new development

APPX5: Outdoor lighting.

5.1: Thanington with its variety of area, both rural and urban has different requirements in terms of consideration towards light pollution. Consideration will be given when a detail plan outlining the avoidance of negative impact on these area.

5.2: Support will be given to development plans if light pollution criteria is met and does not have a detrimental effect on the resident’s wellbeing, whereby not compromise the safety aspects.

5.3: TNP will look to support any development who actively mitigate the impact resulting in noise from new developments on the local resident’s health and the quality of life.

5.4: TNP will look to support any developments with an outline detailed plan that minimise the effects of pollutant from any new development. TNP would seek a detail plan of criteria for assessment on avoidance of negative impact and mitigation of pollution and lighting in residential areas and other valuable land including SSSI.

B5: AL- LOTMENTS The current local plan policies that cover this topic are

OS15: Permission to only granted for loss of allotments/community gardens if criteria are met QL4: Support for farm shops in appropriate locations

6.1: Local allotments and community gardens must be considered to provide or enhanced. Re- moval of existing facilities will not be supported unless to enhance and/or prevision are met in the new development plan.

6.2: TNP will look to support new Farm shops with a view to sell local produce. This in fact will help to mitigate the impact of pollutant on the ideas area.

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Support will be given to any development which show consideration for a well proportion and adequate facilities

B6 CLIMATE CHANGE

The current local plan policies that cover this topic are

CC1 Proposals for renewable and low carbon sources of energy to be encouraged in appropriate locations .Removal of installations required after use has ceased

CC2 Development to include measures to reduce carbon emissions from energy use

CC3 Strategic sites and large developments to provide site wide renewable or gas fired combined heat and power unless specific criteria met

CC4 Development proposals within areas of high risk of flooding or increased surface water run- off to be subject to a FRA

CC5 New development permitted on undeveloped sites within flood zones 2 and 3 only where sequential/exception tests passed

CC6 Minor infill development on previously developed land in Flood zones 2 and 3 acceptable subject to other plan policies.

CC7 No development within overtopping hazard zones

CC11 Sustainable drainage systems to be utilised. Greenfield run- rates to be achieved where possible. Hierarchy for the management of surface water flows. Details of f management of SUDS to be provided prior to commencement.

CC12 Water quality to be safeguarded and enhanced where possible as part of new development proposals

CC13 Development to be phased to ensure the provision of necessary water infrastructure works. Development to minimise water use and incorporate water efficiency and recycling measures.

7.1 TNP supports the current CDLP outlined in chapter 7 of the CDLP currently adopted. due to concerns of the climate change, TNP would encourage CDLP to continue to work and strengthen this section. This has become more apparent with two new developments in the area.

7.2 The first area of concern is the prevention of flood risk along the River Stour. Development within any designated flood zone along the river will only be permitted with suitable mitigation measures enforced as recommended by the respective agencies, i.e. K.C.C., The Environment Agency or any other responsible agency with expertise and authority. No building on these identified flood zones should be considered. The land north of the River Stour is identified as High Risk Flooding.

7.3 TNP would like to address it’s concerned with air quality particularly along the A28. Any new development must take notices the possible concerned of the local residents. Consideration must be focused as a whole and not just the immediate impact of the developments within the area.

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7.4 TNP would seek to support developments which show designs for carbon neutral homes, features that includes modern energy and environmental conservation technologies. To offset the carbon emissions. The existing CDLP includes water recycling, recovery system and solar energy systems. Policy CC1 &CC2 need to be strengthened in this area.

7.5 All new sites should be thoroughly assessed to ensure that existing water and sewer services are adequately supported for any new development. To identify and mitigation of services and measure to overcome this.

TNP will encourage the CLDP to include their own detailed air quality assessment report to continue to monitor the area of local concern, by an independent professional body, and not affiliated to any other person or group, before, during and after any new development.

B8: PUBLIC BRIDLE AND RIGHT OF WAY

Policy which CDLP supports this document is T2 pedestrian and cycle routes

8.1: Thanington has many green corridors these include public footpaths, bridleways and cycleway used by many as a direct link to other areas in the parish. Providing valuable space for walkers and other recreation activities. Which are a crucial link to and from other biodiversity sites. 8.2 To reduce the need for vehicles, the parish would like to see a network of footways linked to the surrounding area and accessible to all. 8.3 Support will be given to developments which provide and enhance the existing walkways link-

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age to the new ones. 8.4: It is crucial that these new footways are well lit and maintained to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the public. 8.5: These green corridors will need to be linear with natural vegetation and native hedgerow to support TNP will not support any new development which harms these crucial footways, its existing vegetation and shows no designs for linkage of exiting public footpaths and cycleway. the wild flora fauna, a crucial link to other biodiversity sites.

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OBJECTIVE C : SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT ( 21/02/21)

CONTENT

C.1 Background C2 Relevant LDP Policies C.3 Bus Services C.4 Cycle Network C.5 Stour footpath C.6. Parking and Traffic

C1 BACKGROUND

Traffic congestion and safety is a major consideration for the Parish. Thanington Parish comprises a mixture of rural lanes, suburban estate roads and major trunk roads. The traffic situation has wide impacts on all aspects of Parish life.

The main concern is the impact of the Traffic congestion on AIR POLLUTION and AIR QUALITY levels in Thanington. This is particularly a concern on the A28 between HOWFIELD ROUNDABOUT & the A2/A28 junction leading into Wincheap

The Parish has 2 major developments in early progress, that will have significant negative impact on the traffic situation in the Parish, SAXON FIELDS 750 dwellings (Pentland Homes)& COCKERING FARM 400 dwellings (Redrow). From volume, congestion, air quality and the impact on rural roads.

The major road in the Parish is the A28 linking Ashford and Canterbury. It has major road intersections, which influence the traffic network, particularly the A2/A28 junction.

The rural roads in the parish comprise mainly of country lanes linking to both the city of Canterbury and major trunk roads. Some of these lanes have small residential development as part of their makeup, others are uninhabited country lanes, some being single track.

This makeup requires careful consideration of the resulting diverse issues to ensure that the total structure and layout of the Parish and impact on these disparate areas is taken into account.

The existing mismatch of traffic density and capacity already causes issues, both on the major routes and the rural lanes within the Parish. In part due to traffic trying to find alternative routes, to, through, and round Canterbury.

There are significant concerns regarding the impact of traffic from the current developments at Saxon Fields and Cockering Road, particularly for St Nicolas Road, Strangers Lane and Cockering Road Also of concern, is the impact

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the nearby Mountfield Park development, will have on the traffic patterns and flows within and around the Parish.

The fourth slip road from the A2 to the A28 which is currently planned, should also consider in its design, the ergo- nomics and operation of the proposed associated road network in a wider sense rather than just the local details. There is concern that the current situation of traffic on the A28, particularly at peak times, will be a major traffic is- sue unless this is considered and planned successfully. The photos below illustrate the current situation, which is PRE the developments planned at SAXON FIELDS & COCKERING FARM.

Congested Traffic on A28 at HOWFIELD ROUNDABOUT

Congested Traffic on A28 Between HOWFIELD LANE & HOWFIELD ROUNDABOUT

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T1 Location of new developments to be considered against Canterbury Transport Strategy

T2 Proposed pedestrian and cycle routes to be protected

T3 Bus Improvement Links. Permission not to be granted for proposals that prejudice bus improvement measures and fast bus links

T5 Wincheap Park & Ride . Land safeguarded for expansion

T9 Parking and cycle provision to have regard for identified standards

T11 Wincheap Traffic Management Scheme . Implementation of the A2 OFF –SLIP road at Wincheap , an A28 relief road and improvements at Wincheap Green . Proposals which prejudice these routes will be resisted

T16 Rural lanes of landscape amenity ,nature conservation ,historic or archaeological importance protected from changes

T17 Transport Assessment and Travel Plans required for developments which would have significant transport implications

C2 RELEVANT LDP POLICIES

C3 BUS SERVICES

T3: BUS IMPROVEMENT LINKS : Permission not to be granted for proposals that prejudice bus improvement measures and fast bus links

T5: WINCHEAP PARK & RIDE. Land safeguarded for expansion

The current Local Plan Policies that cover this topic are:

The bus links to the area generally poor in both rural and suburban areas of the Parish, with very limited areas having close links to a regular bus service.

There is a need to develop sustainable bus services to both the Urban and Rural sections of the Parish and these pro-

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posals would be supported. There is a need to ensure that they will link to the major hubs in the city, i.e. East & West Stations and also the Bus station. That will allow onward transport to further afield destinations. Consideration and investigation of the use and requirement for public transport should be taken into account for future requirements, more than is the current case.

The impact on fast bus service times, caused by any development impact on the traffic flow, must be taken into account when considering any developments, and their traffic flow impact on the existing infrastructure.

PROJECT C3.1

Bus routes should be consulted on regarding route and service levels with the local community by the service provider, developer and the Local authority.

Thus Supporting those areas that do not have a bus service of any kind, and are inaccessible to existing services

RELEVANT POLICY T3.

The existing Wincheap Park & Ride is not fully utilised, and development of this service to encourage more sustainable use would also be supported. The further development of the P&R site should consider all aspects of its impact,

PROJECT C3.2

Routes and service levels should take into account demand and travel destinations particularly at peak times. This should be consulted on with the local community and also surveyed as regards actual demand and destinations to maximise the effectiveness of the public transport provided.

RELEVANT POLICY T3.

environmental, access and egress.

PROJECT C3.3.

The Wincheap Park and Ride should be surveyed, to ensure that it can be utilised to the best levels. This should involve local consultation and consultation with users to find out what could be done to improve its effectiveness, and utilisation.

RELEVANT POLICY T5.

C4 LOCAL CYCLE NETWORK

The current Local Plan Policies that cover this topic are:

T2 : Proposed pedestrian and cycle routes to be protected

OS8: Sports and recreation in the countryside, criteria for assessment

QL2: Improvements to village services and facilities to be approved, unless there are overriding conflicts

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The only cycle path in the Parish is the Stour valley path. This is used by both the local and non-local population. It is a well thought of asset and its support and maintenance should be supported.

The local lanes in the rural area of the Parish are used by various cycle groups, and means of using these, and maintaining a safe use for cycling should be supported.

Photograph of Stour Valley Cycle Path

There is no direct route, for both the cycling or walking, into Canterbury, from the Parish, particularly along the A28 corridor. The A28/A2 junction at Wincheap, being a particular block to safe easy access. There is a need to address this.

Proposals to modify this and other areas along the walking cycling routes, or new routes, should be impact on traffic and vehicle movements, particularly during the school run periods. It would also allow safer access for walking and cycling outside of these peak periods which again would have an impact on traffic flow and congestion.

PROJECT C4.1

The proposed Wincheap relief road to incorporate cycle route provision

RELEVANT POLICY T2

PROJECT C4.2

Any development should include adequate upgrades or inclusion for cycling and walking improvements . Not just in the local environs of the development, but also further afield to ensure practical improvements for sustainable modal shift.

RELEVANT POLICY T2

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PROJECT C4.3

Incorporate improvements to both existing and new PROW that encourage and improve access for cycling and walking. Recent events have shown that increased walking and cycling activity can have damaging effects on the environment around these PROW if the surface is not adequate and the use level high. That would indicate that the surface could need upgrading and should be considered

RELEVANT POLICY T2

C5 STOUR FOOTPATH

OS13 Land identified along the River Stour corridors protected from development. Regard to be had to the to the Riverside Strategy

LB13 The environment within river corridors will be conserved and enhanced . Supply of water , treatment and disposal of waste water and flood risk management should be sustainable.

The current Local Plan Policies that cover this topic are:

Photograph Stour Valley in Thanington

The land along the Stour corridor needs to be protected and maintained because of its importance to the environment and protection of Canterbury and its environs.

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The use of this area for transport will not be supported except if it encourages or enhances the features for either cycling or walking. Consideration on any development in this area should take into account the conflict between these activities, and ensure that both can occur safely, and not detrimentally impact the other.

The path along the Stour corridor is an important asset to the Parish and if enhanced to encourage more use could have a positive effect on traffic. Any proposals to assist this and also assist access and usability in a controlled way should be supported.

INSERT EXAMPLES AND COMMENTS AS APPROPRIATE AFTER FURTHER CONSULTATION

Initial suggestions?

C6 PARKING & TRAFFIC

T16 Rural lanes of landscape amenity, nature conservation , historical or archaeological importance protected from changes which would damage their character and where possible enhanced

T17 Transport Assessments and travel plans required for developments which would have significant transport implications

HE7 Highway works and traffic schemes to protect the character and appearance of historic buildings and conservation areas.

QL2 Improvements in village services and facilities to be approved unless there are overriding conflicts

QL11 Mitigation of pollution from new development.

The current Local Plan Policies that cover this topic are:

Traffic on A28 approaching Strangers Lane & St Nicolas Road

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The parish has some obvious problems with both traffic and pollution relating to traffic movements and volumes. These are specifically firstly along the A28 corridor from the Howfield roundabout to the Wincheap roundabout. At peak times, and sometimes at non peak times, traffic can queue in both directions . The rural lanes in the Parish have seen a significant increase in traffic flow at both peak and non-peak times. These being single track lanes in many instances, leads to a safety problem, and also damage to the road surface, road edges, road surrounding hedges and banks. Both of these issues have increased significantly in the last 24 months. The main cause being congestion on the main routes. There is concern that the existing developments planned in the area have not taken sufficient or accurate consideration of their impact on traffic, or the traffic impact on environmental issues particularly pollution.

There are particular concerns about traffic from the Pentland / Redrow developments relying on access/egress via Cockering Road, Strangers Lane and St Nicolas Road these are primarily residential estate roads and unsuitable for this scale of development. New development must take into account its affect in this area. This has not happened in the recent proposals, the emphasis being on the Traffic assessments supplied by the developer. Some of these have been found incorrect retrospectively, after grant of planning permission. There have also been concerns expressed regarding the mitigation measures proposed to deal with these issues. Yet again these have been found wanting retrospectively.

This should be corrected by more consideration given to auditing independently, what is submitted in Developer’s Traffic Assessments TA’S, and also more consideration given to local residents concerns and knowledge, by the local Planning authority.

Insert Photographs when available of traffic in St Nicholas Rd &Strangers Lane

The existing major road network has been found to be at capacity at particularly peak times. Concern is that this is occurring before any of the major developments in the Parish are operational. The mitigation measures already put in place i.e. the traffic lights at St Nicholas Road exit onto the A28, have already been found to be causing increased delays to accessing the A28. Which is understandable, when one looks at the traffic congestion, already existing on the A28 at this point. There is also concern expressed about the A28/A2 junction layout and traffic light operation. This has been accepted by the local planning authority, but with the current congestion levels there is evidence to suggest that there is a problem with what is proposed.

- The existing traffic situation dictates that any mitigation measures must be confirmed to be adequate and effective in their delivery. Such measures should be installed in sufficient time to ensure the problem being dealt with, does not become excessive, and cause even more major disruption if carried out later. These proposals would be supported. Car parking is a problem in the suburban developed areas of the Parish. This has been exacerbated by the reduction in car parking facilities in the main city. This has led to daytime on-street parking having increased, even in the area of the Park and Ride i.e. Homersham as an example.

Insert Photographs when available of parking in Homersham

There is concern that new developments in our area do not have adequate residential, and on street parking allow- ance. New developments small or large must have adequate parking allocation and sufficient space to enable safe unhindered access for all emergency and service vehicles at all times. Whilst the aim for a modal shift to walking and cycling is admirable realistically in inclement weather residents will default to using their cars.

Adequate parking and measures to ensure safe and adequate access for emergency and service vehicles at all times would be supported.

When considering large scale or medium scale developments adequate consideration must be given to site access routes and ensure these are fit for purpose and in place prior to work commencing. The example being the Saxon Field development, where there is concern local estate roads and residents, are being subjected to unacceptable

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disruption for a prolonged and extended period. Only proposals to ensuring this is done adequately will be supported. To ensure that new development does not impact on environmental pollution, Iindependent data should be considered when analysing any proposed developments. The practice of using developer sponsored data does not give the most balanced view. The extensive use of electric vehicles may reduce the air pollution problem but they are in all probability, a long way off being fully available both economically and also from a charging supply point of view. This must be taken into account. Whilst replacing petrol/diesel with electric vehicles will help improve local air pollution

PROJECT C6.1

Development that reduces the existing ON SITE car parking should be audited .The effect on ON STREET car parking, if this is, are is not, allowed, should be taken into account when considering these developments and this parking affect mitigated for. Electric vehicles or other vehicles using green technology require parking and are likely to remain a requirement for the foreseeable future and car parking must be given sufficient consideration.

RELEVANT POLICY T17,T9

it will NOT impact the volume of traffic and its associated congestion.

PROJECT C6.2

20mph speed restrictions should be considered in Cul de Sacs or other areas, due to safety and parking limita- tions.

RELEVANT POLICY T17

PROJECT C6.3

20mph speed restrictions should be considered in Cul de Sacs or other areas, due to safety and parking limita- tions.

RELEVANT POLICY T17

PROJECT C6.4

Development on existing properties, as well as new, should include for the provision of at least one electrical vehicle chargeg point.

RELEVANT POLICY T17 QL

PROJECT C6.5

Consideration should be given to limiting access, or design access modifications, to some rural lanes etc to prevent RAT RUNS developing. This is particularly relevant were there are sites of environmental interest or safety issues due to the size of the roads concerned.

RELEVANT POLICY T17 T16

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PROJECT C6.6

Consideration should be given to limiting access, or design access modifications, to some rural lanes etc to prevent RAT RUNS developing. This is particularly relevant were there are sites of environmental interest or safety issues due to the size of the roads concerned.

RELEVANT POLICY T17 T16

PROJECT C6.7

Speed restrictions should be considered on some of the Parish’s rural roads which are becoming increasingly used and increasingly dangerous to use for walking and cycling. If this is not done then encouraging cycling and walking becomes difficult t promote

RELEVANT POLICY T17 T16

PROJECT C6.8

Major new development should have sufficient provision for adequate car parking both ON SITE & ON ROAD . The existing developments in the parish are lacking in this and this should be addressed in detail when consideration is given to any application.

RELEVANT POLICY T17

PROJECT C6.9

Yellow lines should be considered if there is the potential problems with service and emergency vehicles

RELEVANT POLICY T17

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Objective D. Community C1—Development to Hilltop Design Statement

C2—Drainage, Sewage and Flood Hazard

C3—Infilling in gardens

C4—Air Quality

C5—Impacts on Biodiversity

C6—Archaeological assesment

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Objective E. Promoting Healthy Communities D1—Community services and facilities

D2—Green Infrastructure

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Objective E. Quality of Life E1—North Ward Estate

E2—20 MPH speed limit on roads

E3—River Stour

E4 Fishing Lakes

E5—Larkey Valley Wood

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Thanington has many historical features and two areas of ancient natural woodland. Larkey Valley wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest noted for its orchids, woodland plants and dormice. It is owned and managed by the Can- terbury City Council for nature conservation and public access.

Iffin and Hand woods are privately owns however they are managed for pheasant shooting and contain a Bronze Age tumulus with a mediaeval manor and chapel. Theses site link together with a corridors of hedges which provide abundant of life for many species of wildlife.

St Nicolas Church Thanington

Bigbury camp: This site is a scheduled Ancient Monument and is an Iron Age hill fort in the east Kent. It is managed by the Kent Wildlife trust. Its located 2.0mi west of Canterbury and situated on a minor road between A2 and A28

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Objective F. Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment.

OBJECTIVE F: CONSERVING AND ENHANCING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

(DRAFT 28/01/21)

PURPOSE: The intention of the Neighbour plan is to influence the operation of the statutory local planning frame work, to provide a context for any new development, based on the local character, environment and its sense of open space.

Objective of this section:

1. To describe the distinctive character of the area

2. To identify the environmental and historical feature of the area

To work in partnership with the local planning authority in the context of the existing local plan and to influence future policies and developments.

F: BACKGROUND

Hilltop area of Thanington

Thanington Parish is a civil parish and inner suburb of Canterbury. It extends to the south –west of A2 from Wincheap out towards Milton Bridge Chartham. It is the only parish area within the city of Canterbury. The north ward of Thanington follows the river Stour. North of Ashford road has housing and south of Ashford road has a large estate of mixed housing. South ward of Thanington linear settlement along New House Lane, New House Close, Iffin Lane. The parish church is dedicated to St Nicholas and is located on Thanington road. Thanington Without changed to Thanington on 1st April 2019.

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roads.

Cockering Manor/farm is a listed building and is situated in Cockering road towards Larkey Valley woods on trunk rural road, surrounded by agricultural land, on the same road leading towards the village of Chartham, documented back to 1235.

Howfield Manor near Milton church is a historic house, the original portion now kitchen and breakfast rooms is be- lieved to date back to 1181. Its situated on the A28 towards Ashford near Milton church. It is now a private hotel.

Milton Manor situated on the A28 Ashford road is mention as far back as the doomsday book. Houses two water mills hence the name Milton. Once belonged to De Crevequer who long been Sheriff of Kent. The site today is a gravel extraction. Several lakes have been left in the water meadows attracting many wildlife.

Milton church a small 12th century church located on the site which is now redundant.

New House Farm situated half mile from south of Canterbury. Earliest dates are found from 1270 to 1278, it has had many different owners. Residence Captain Terry to George Gipps M.P who also owned many property in the area. In December 1949 farm workers discovered a Romano Britain flint swallow pit containing many pottery dating back to A.D 80-100, items found were a one handed jug, an urn containing a human bone (unfortunately smashed by a plough) and a simian platter bearing the potter’s stamp, these items are with the Royal museum Canterbury.

Thanington Court

Mention in the Canterbury Doomsday Book and recorded as land once owned by Godefridus and Dapifer, in the reign of William l. Norman families of Valynes and George Gipps M.P who owned New House Farm were once residents.

Tonford Manor

Situated to the north side of the River Stour this half ruined flint, brick walls, flanking towers, timbered roof and a carved corbels of the 15th century, a Tudor gateway. Records show dwellings on this site date back to the Henry lll. The house today is half 15th century and half Queen Ann. King Henry the VIII and Queen Kathrine of Aragon paid a visit and stayed for three nights. Later a well-known writer Christopher Hassall who died in 1963 was a resident and

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had a local road name after him.

River Stour

River Stour Thanington

This river has played a very important part throughout history. From the first settlers to the Iron Age at fort Bigbury overlooking the valley and ford at Tonford. Most local names are derived from Anglo Saxon however river names are older, Celtic for water. The Stour is Kent’s second longest river which flows through Milton and Thanington for several miles. It’s famous for trout fishing and boating, and has much abundant of wildlife. It had also worked mills and properly a mill at Milton Manor in the middle ages or earlier. Once the river flow near to Howfield Manor however during the Napoleonic wars this was changed when a new road was made alongside the river. The land at Ton- ford was used by farmers until recently and the area was favoured by the painter Sydney Cooper R. A. Today it is looked after by the environment agency and supported by many partnerships with many projects to enhances and protect the river.

Landscape

The hilltop area is surrounded by agricultural land on all sides arable and or market gardening crops for grazing of livestock. It is important to say the view of Canterbury cathedral can be seen. Hedgerows or wooded areas containing native vegetation types line new house lane, lffin lane Merton lane and the bridle paths. This area is well served by a network of public footpaths that link to Larkey valley woods, Wincheap via Hollow lane and Stuppington lane and also to hand and lffin woods.

Between hilltop area and cockering road, here is a vast area off agricultural land, a footpath connects the two area together. Today Saxon field is an ongoing development consisting of up to 750 homes including commercial, the public sector and recreation.

Manor Close is a small cul-de-sac and the last of homes before you reach Larkey Valley woods on the same trunk road to Chartham Village. On the west side of Larkey Valley woods here is an area of agriculture land which stretches towards Milton Manor, this site has been approved to develop 450 homes.

On north sides Tonford manor here are expanded vast flood plains supporting wildlife and runs parallel with the river Stour. On the west side towards Charham is a mixer of orchids and agricultural lands. F1 IMPORTANT GREEN SPACES

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The current local Plan policies that cover this topic are:

HE13: Historic landscapes, parks, and gardens to be preserved and enhanced

LB2: Impact of the development on Areas of High Landscape Value

LB8: Ecological Improvements to be incorporated into new developments to improve connectivity

LB9: All developments to avoid a net loss of biodiversity and pursue opportunities to achieve a net gain

LB10: Development to be designed to retain important trees, hedgerows and woodland

LB13: The environment within river corridors will be conserved and enhanced. Supply of water treatment, and disposal of waste water and flood risk management should be sustainable.

OS1: Proposals to protect and enhance sites designated as Local Green Space

OS9: Protected Open Space to be safe guarded unless specific criteria met

OS15: Permission to only be granted for loss of allotments /community gardens if criteria are met

There is a requirement from the community to maintain the level of green space available and this is particularly important in the Urban areas of the Parish. This prevents an erosion of this characteristic, due to unmitigated development. Thanington has a good level of green accessible space and this must be maintained or improved by development.

Support will be given to those developments that seriously take this into account, and those that do not will be opposed.

The impact of any development on ecological factors should be thoroughly analysed preferably independently. Na- tional agency opinions should be considered and also local opinion. Only those developments that can prove true sustainability in this area will be supported.

Development planning should genuinely improve and include green space areas, and also community areas, and will be supported if this is proved.

The impact of removing established areas of green space and associated surrounds, must be taken into account when consideration of development. Replacement sometimes is not an improvement, or sustainable, over what was original. This must be taken out into during considerations.

Historical sites must be protected and also their surroundings when any development is consideration. Also the impact on them by any close development must be given genuine consideration and long term vision. This will be supported but opposed if it is felt not to be the case.

F2: VISUAL IMPACTS

The current local Plan policies that cover this topic are:

HE13: Historic landscapes, parks, and gardens to be preserved and enhanced

LB2: Impact of the development on Areas of High Landscape Value

LB10: Development to be designed to retain important trees, hedgerows and woodland

LB13: The environment within river corridors will be conserved and enhanced. Supply of water

treatment, and disposal of waste water and flood risk management should be sustainable.

OS12: Green infrastructure to be planned, designed and managed to conserve and enhance the character of landscapes and settlements. Measures to be implemented for new major development sites

Genuine consideration should be given to the visual impacts of major and even small developments on the local

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area they are being considered for. The views of the local people should be considered and also any independent agency.

Cathedral View from Thanington

The planning for mitigation on visual impact must be considered and given priority when setting place planning acceptance requirements.

Thanington has a variety of different areas and each has its own special requirements and considerations.

The long term visual impact and enhancement of these visual impacts must be part of the planning design and will be supported if proved to have taken place.

SSSl needs to be strictly protected. The existing greens and other open space need to be preserved and enhances especially Larkey Valley woods.

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The River Stour through Thanington

Particularly attention given of the impact on landmarks, ancient monuments and long views towards the Canterbury Cathedral views of river Stour Biggate, Chartham. Southwards to the Petham valley and eastwards right over to Richborough area.

Designs for new development should provide details of hard and soft landscaping. A variety of preferably native trees hedging and border plants should be used. A maintenance plan should be provide as an integral part of the design.

F3: LIGHT POLLUTION

The current local Plan policies that cover this topic are:

DBE9: Outdoor lighting proposals, criteria for assessment

QL12: Mitigation of pollution from new development

APPX 5: Outdoor lighting.

Thanington with its variety of areas, both urban and rural, has different requirements in terms of consideration of light pollution.

When consideration is given to light pollution during planning development these should be considered in that way. Also because of its variation in landscape layout the total impact of any development on light pollution outside of the immediate area should be seriously considered and investigated.

When considering light pollution safety and safe accessibility should be also considered.

F4 ALLOTMENTS

The current local Plan policies that cover this topic are:

OS15: OS15: Permission to only be granted for loss of allotments /community gardens if criteria are met

QL4: Support for Farm shops in appropriate locations

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When consideration is given to development the need for both local allotment and community gardens must be considered. These should always looked at with a view to be provided, or existing enhanced. Removal of existing facilities will not be supported but enhancement or provision of new in the planned development will be supported.

Planning consideration of local produce or farm shops will be supported. This helps mitigate the need for large mile- age added to food supplies from further afield and also has an impact on traffic levels, pollution, and quality of life.

The facilities listed above need to be provided in a sustainable long term way.

Foot paths and cycleway.

To reduce the need for residents of Thanington to uses their cars, we feel cycle paths and footpaths need to be taken in consideration of any new development. Theses should be link up as a network of cycle and pathways which all should lead to the city centre. These routes need to be well surfaced properly, safe at all times and eases of use for all persons (i.e. disability and pram users) and to be maintained. GROWTH

FIG A:

The development of Thanington (Here in FIG A) did not start until after the war, when prefabricated homes were built. In 1940 you can see the first few streets of the housing estate.

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FIG B: Growth continued with some infilling toward Tonford lane and within the site. The main route along the A28 Ashford road become developed and the prefab homes was redeveloped.

FIG C: Some thirty years later, the core of the housing estate with the infilling is completed, with the expansion of Tonford lane area. In the early 1980s the A2 was constructed east facing to and from Dover only. In 2006 construction for the west facing slip roads to help ease traffic in Wincheap between Westgate Towers and the A2 was completed.

FIG D: Another thirty years passing and we are face with another development infilling expansion towards New house lane on the north side and the Redrow development behind Manor close on the

Westside encroaching on Larky Valley woods. Residents are concerned with the continuous expansion of the area and its impact. Most subsequent increases in the housing stock have therefore been concentrated on infilling to the open countryside, with this said the impact of these developments (Saxon Fields and Redrow) will increase the risk of same Parish areas from semi-rural becoming sub urban. New House Lane, Manor Closes and the top end of Cocker- ing Road have a semi-rural life style with open landscape, good views and short walk towards the sub urban, with continence high density this will result in a negative impact on the surrounding flora fauna the infrastructure and a squeeze on the public sector, which will be detrimental to the lives and wellbeing of the local residents.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Many households in Thanington are conscious of the sustainability of the environment and going by our survey, we as the residents understand how consideration for a sustainable development is vital for the future to insure that location layout design and materials are used for new buildings.

Measure to conserve resources can be designed in from the beginning. Buildings can be located to take maximum advantage of the sun for heat and light. To provide high level of insulation, to insure buildings have solar panels, dual flush cistern and rain grey water collection system. Electric car charging points for all new builds. Materials with lower environmental cost in the extraction, production and transportation can be chosen. Site management and construction need to plan in advances to reduce waste and minimise energy and water uses.

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Larkey Valley Wood Ancient Woodland

Larkey Valley wood lies on the hillside above the Stour Valley part in Thanington Without and part in Chartham. The 107 acres (43 hectares) of woodland are remains of a much larger forest and most of this site has been continuously covered with woodland since mediaeval times or longer, and is described as Ancient Woodland.

In 1932 the mayor of Canterbury, Alderman Frank Hooker, presented the wood to Canterbury City Council in order that it "should be reserved to the public for ever".

The importance of Ancient Woodland is that the plants and animals, including those living in the soil, have co-existed and evolved together since the wood first developed. Ancestors of today's wealth of trees, flowers, birds, insects and mammals may have lived together on this same site 500 or more years ago. Therefore this site is an important reservoir of wildlife and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Two disasters have hit the wood in recent times. About 20 years ago Dutch Elm disease started to kill the large Elms and in October 1987 a great storm devastated many of the woodlands in the South East of England and took its toll on Larkey Valley.

Most of the magnificent large Beeches growing on the thin chalky soil on the east and west sides of the wood blew down as did some of the Oak standards on the heavier moister soils in the cen- tral valley of the wood. Some large specimens of sweet Chestnut, Birch and Hornbeam have sur- vived. Also present are Wild Cherry, Field Maple, Whitebeam and Aspen. The underwood or shrub layer is mainly of Hazel and Hornbeam with some Holly.

42 Thanington Neighbourhood Plan 2020 The Consultation Statement 1044 houses were mailed too, once to tell them that a questionnaire was coming and why it was being sent. A second posting informed parishioners where they should return their completed questionnaires and their questionnaires. The questionnaire covered four main subjects. There were 5 questions on each of the following. Development, Traffic, Amenities and Environment. There was also a place for General Comments. The survey did not ask for any details and was totally anonymous. Basic Conditions Statement 8.1 Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Localism Act 2011 sets out the requirements for a Neighbourhood Development Plan in relation to the development and use of land in the whole or any part of a particular neighbourhood area specified in the plan. 8.2 The basic conditions, as applicable to the Thanington Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan are that: a) having regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Sec- retary of State it is appropriate to make the neighbourhood plan. b) the making of the neighbourhood plan contributes to the achievement of sustainable development. c) the making of the neighbourhood plan is in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the District. d) prescribed conditions are met in relation to the plan and prescribed matters have been complied with in connection with the proposal for the neighbourhood plan. 8.3 In accordance with those requirements, this plan is submitted by Thanington Parish Council, which, as a qualifying body, is entitled to submit a Neighbourhood Plan for its own Parish. The Plan has been prepared by Thanington Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Plan Committee, with due regard to the Canterbury District’s Local Plan, and relevant policies within the National Planning Policy Framework. 8.4 The whole parish of Thanington has been formally designated as a Neighbourhood Area through an application made under the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 (part 2 S6), unanimously approved by Canterbury City Council at their Policy and Resources Committee meeting of 5th October, 2020. 8.5 The plan relates only to the parish of Thanington it does not relate to more than one neighbourhood area, and there are no other neighbourhood development plans in place within the neighbourhood area. 8.6 The Thanington Neighbourhood Plan expresses policies relating to the development and use of land within the neighbourhood area. The Policies described in the plan relate to the development and use of land in the designated Neighbourhood Area only. It does not include any provision for excluded development such as national infrastructure. Proposals relating to planning matters have been prepared in accordance with the statutory requirements and processes set out in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011) and with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 (as amended). 8.7 Throughout the preparation of the Plan, the Policies contained therein have been created with due regard to the requirements that the making of the neighbourhood plan contributes to the achievement of sustainable development. The neighbourhood Plan Committee arranged that Stra-

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tegic Environment Assessments and Sustainability Appraisals relating to potential sites for development were carried out. Within this plan and its appendices, a sufficient and proportionate body of evidence is presented, setting out how the plan arrived at the sustainable development so- lutions contained therein. Assessments were also made of areas within the Plan area as to their potential designation as important Local Green Spaces. 8.8 The Neighbourhood Plan’s Policies have been mapped against those contained within the CDLP and each Neighbourhood Plan policy has been shown to be supported by, and is in general conformity with, the policies of the CDLP, as set out within the General Conformity Test section below. The Neighbourhood Plan’s Policies have each also been considered against the policies contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and this Plan has been constructed with due regard to the Policies contained therein. 8.9 The plan does not contain policies relating to excluded development in accordance with the regulations. The Plan does not deal with county matters (mineral extraction and waste development), nationally significant infrastructure or any other matters set out in Section 61K of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 8.10 There has been careful regard paid to the views expressed to the Neighbourhood Plan Com- mittee. The committee has consulted widely and frequently, as shown elsewhere within this plan, and the Plan has been shaped in the light of those consultations. It also includes in- formation contained within the already accepted Hilltop Design Statement. 8.11 It is therefore considered that with the material within this Plan and its appendices, Thaning- ton Parish Council’s Plan meets the Basic Conditions as required within the Legislation. 8.12 The period that the policies contained within the Neighbourhood Plan shall be in effect will be until 1st September 2035.

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Questionnaire Results—23.08% returned their questionnaire Questionnaire was conducted during the months of August and September 2020. Development 95.02% Wanted Thanington to keep its rural Identity. 99.59% Wanted the community to be considered more on planning applications. 75.93% Wanted more control on infilling. 97.51% Developments should be sympathetic to community features. 95.02% Felt Community and Infrastructure should come first. Traffic 98.76% Thanington traffic problems are important and should not be ignored. 99.59% All traffic surveys should be considered during planning applications. 98.76% Decisions should have regard to traffic impact on the community. 78.45% Parking issues where not considered enough. 96.68% Traffic mitigation measures should be started prior to development. Amenities 99.59% Felt amenities are important to the communities. 98.34% Existing amenities should be given priority. 99.59% Community should be consulted about new amenities. 100% Wildlife. Landscapes & Footpaths should be considered. 100% Upkeeping local area and environs was important. Environment 99.59% Felt Air Quality was important when considering development. 88.80% The Parish views should be considered on all Applications. 99.17% Developments should be sustainable. 99.17% SSSI & Ancient Monuments should be protected. 100% Felt lighting levels should be considered. Public Comments 1. Traffic along Ashford Road is very bad at most times of day, but during rush hour it’s at a standstill. 7 2. Developers should have to engage with the community more. 3. Noise pollution should be a factor in Planning Applications. 4. Thanks for the Hard Work the Parish Council is doing. 5 5. Local views are never considered. 6. Its too late for us as we are surrounded by houses, traffic and pollution. 7. Traffic mitigation should be sorted out at outline stage. 8. New developments should have solar panels. 2 9. Development should be about enhancing the local community, not destroying it. 10. Infilling is a major problem in the planning system 11. Have attended the Saxon Fields meeting it is very obvious that local views were ignored and the the Parish Council traffic report was also ignored in favour of the developers traffic report.

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12. The City Planning department seem to have ignored the fact that residents are having to put up with dust from the lorries. 13. There is a very poor bus service in this area. 3 14. Localism Act has been ignored in the Saxon Field development. It is badly designed houses and does fit in with Thanington. 15. Developers have a record of promising community projects but not delivering them. The City Council never hold developers to account for this. 16. Where is the infrastructure? Doctors, Hospitals & shops. 17. The Parish Council seems to be controlled by certain people and only their opinions are put forward on planning applications. To much infilling. 18. Current levels of building in our area is changing all aspects of our lives for the worse. 19. More double yellow lines in closes where non-residents park. 20. Construction traffic in Strangers Lane is making our lives a misery. 2 21. Air quality very poor in Ashford Road. 22. Parking on new developments is a real problem. 23. Present development is not enhancing our community. 24. Slip road to A2 should have been started long before now. 25. We need to hang on to our countryside. And not just concrete over all the fields. 26. Local opinion has been totelly ignored in the present developments. 27. We should drop our Parish status and merge with the City. 28. Residents do not have any say in developments in their community. Or are just ignored. 29. Sack the City Council. 30. We are under siege from a number of ill thought out and inappropriate housing developments, the road system is under pressure. 31. City Council Planning is ruining the city I was once proud of. How could they have passed Saxon Fields development. 32. We should have built a new hospital first. 33. The infrastructure should have been built first on Saxon Fields. 34. Green Fields are also needed. 35. Air pollution is soring in Thanington. 36. There should be a levy on building on green field sites. 37. South Ward (Hilltop) should remain a sepperate community and have a bus route access. 38. We should protect Thanington’s Identity from that of Canterbury. 39. Canterbury thrives on tourist, but the city council are killing the goose that lays the golden egg and turning the city into a slum. 2 40. Communities like Hilltop are very important and should be protected.

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48 Thanington Neighbourhood Plan 2020 Conformity Test 9.1 Every Neighbourhood Plan is required to be in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the area, The policies contained within the Thanington Neighbourhood Plan are to be in general conformity with those contained within the Canterbury District Local Plan. Thanington neighbourhood Plan: Policies Objective A—Support local Associations A1—Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre. A2 – Ashford Road Community Association. A3 -Hilltop Com- munity Association. Objective B—Sustainable Transport B1– Bus Services B2—Local Cycle network B3—Stour Footpath B4—Parking and Traffic Objective C—Community C1 –Development to Hilltop Design Statement C2— Drainage, Sewage and Flood hazard C3—Infilling in gardens C4—Air Quality C5—Impacts on biodiversity Objective D—Promoting Local Communities D1—Community services and facilities D2—Green infrastructure Objective E—Quality of Life E1—Improving the quality of life for residents of North Ward Estate E2—20 Mile per hour speed limit on roads. E3—River Stour E4—Fishing Lakes E5—Larkey Valley Wood Objective F—Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Enviroment F1 Important Local Green Spaces F2 Visual Impact F3 Light Pollution F4 Allotments

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Canterbury District Local Plan 2017 Policies Chapter 1 – Strategy SP1 Presumption in favour of sustainable development unless material considerations indicate oth- erwise. SP2 Levels of land supply to meet the identified development requirements and guidelines. SP3 Strategic allocations. Development will be permitted at strategic sites in the District, subject to the provision of the listed infrastructure. SP4 Urban areas of Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable to be principal focus for new development. SP5 Infrastructure Delivery Plan to be prepared to set out proposals for S106 and CIL. SP6 Development that adversely impacts on SACs, SPAs or Ramsar Sites (alone or cumulatively) will not be permitted. Chapter 2 – Housing HD1 Housing allocation sites. HD2 Requirement for affordable housing for residential developments. HD3 Rural exception sites will be permitted subject to criteria. HD4 New dwellings in the countryside only granted in specified circumstances. HD5 Conversion of rural buildings to residential use, criteria for assessment. HD6 HMOs. Change of use to and extensions of HMOs allowed unless proportion within 100m radius exceeds 10%. HD7 Purpose-built student accommodation, criteria for assessment. HD8 Retention of housing accommodation. HD9 Permission to be granted for bringing empty residential property into more efficient residential use. HD10 Seasonal, temporary or permanent use of land by gypsies and travellers, criteria for assessment. Chapter 3 – Employment EMP1 Land allocated for employment use to be safeguarded from other uses; small proportion of non-Class B uses may be permitted where no harm caused. EMP2 Support for non-class B and educational uses where significant to the local economy. EMP3 Permission to be granted for use of upper floors of retail and commercial premises in town centres for office use, criteria for assessment. EMP4 Existing and allocated employment sites to be protected from non-employment uses and support for expansion of existing business onto adjoining land. Loss of office accommodation permitted subject to criteria EMP5 Support for home based business, subject to criteria. EMP6 Installation of digital infrastructure on strategic allocation sites. EMP7 University of Kent development proposals.

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EMP8 Canterbury Christchurch University development proposals. EMP9 Provision to be made for educational needs arising from new development. EMP10 Land at Hadlow College, Canterbury to be retained for educational purposes. EMP11 Whitstable Harbour. Development proposals to have regard to the Whitstable Harbour Strategic Plan. EMP12 Best and most versatile farmland to be protected. EMP13 New agricultural buildings to be permitted subject to criteria. Bridge Neighbourhood Plan Status: Consultation draft v1.2 35 EMP14 Support for new businesses in suitable locations in the rural area. EMP15 Horse related development acceptable subject to specified criteria. Chapter 4 – Town Centres and Leisure TCL(A) Retail Hierarchy and Network TCL1 Within town centres, permission to be granted for development that adds to its vitality and viability. Over-concentration of uses to be avoided. TCL2 Primary Shopping Frontages. Promotion of A1 uses and ground floor of retail premises to be generally retained in A1 use. TCL3 Secondary Shopping Frontages. Promotion of A use class and changes of use between the A use class permitted; changes of use to non-retail uses and residential not normally permitted. TCL4 ‘Active’ town centre uses to be permitted within the Cultural Enhancement Area, criteria for assessment.. TCL5 Retail and other community uses to be protected and improved in Local Centres. TCL6 Criteria for the provision of main town centre uses outside town centres. TCL7 Wincheap Retail Area to be developed as a retail-led mixed used development. TCL8 Development within Herne Bay and Whitstable town centres to be of an appropriate scale and to reflect character and function of the individual centre. TCL9 Environmental Improvement Areas. Environmental improvements to be sought within designated areas. TCL10 Mixed Use Development. Within and around town centres, a mix of uses to be delivered. Retail uses provided at ground floor within Primary Shopping Frontages. Additional sites allocated for mixed-use development. TCL11 Commercial Leisure and Cultural Activities. New/enhanced leisure facilities to be promot- ed, existing to be safeguarded. TCL12 Evening and night-time economy. Applications approved, subject to criteria. Chapter 5 – Transport Infrastructure T1 Location of new developments to be considered against Canterbury Transport Strategy. T2 Proposed pedestrian and cycle routes to be protected. T3 Bus Improvement Links. Permission not to be granted for proposals that prejudice bus improvement measures and fast bus links.

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T4 Rail Improvement Links. Permission not to be granted for proposals that prejudice rail improvement measures T5 Wincheap Park & Ride. Land safeguarded for expansion. T6 Sturry Road Park & Ride. Land safeguarded for expansion. T7 New Dover Road Park & Ride. Provision made adjacent to new A2 interchange for relocation and expansion of facility. T8 Whitstable Park & Ride. Proposals to meet identified criteria. T9 Parking and cycle provision to have regard to identified standards. T10 Restriction of on-site parking provision for retail, office and commercial uses is specified areas. Provision to be limited to operational parking only. T11 Wincheap Traffic Management Scheme. Implementation of the A2 off-slip road at Wincheap, an A28 relief road and improvements at Wincheap Green. Proposals which prejudice these routes will be resisted. Contributions to be sought. T12 Implementation of A2 Bridge Interchange. Proposals which prejudice this route will be resisted. Contributions to be sought. T13 Provision of Herne Relief Road required. Proposals which prejudice this route will be resisted. Contributions may be sought from appropriate developments. T14 Sturry Relief Road required. Proposals which prejudice this route will be resisted. Contributions to be sought. T15 A28/A257 Barracks Link Road. Proposals which prejudice this route will be resisted. T16 Rural lanes of landscape amenity, nature conservation, historic or archaeological importance protected from changes which would damage their character and where possible be enhanced. T17 Transport Assessment and Travel Plans required for developments which would have significant transport implications. Chapter 6 – Tourism and Visitor Economy TV1 Cultural and arts facilities to be encouraged. All new large developments to make provision for public art. TV2 New tourism development in and on edge of town centres to be granted, subject to criteria. TV3 Loss of visitor staying accommodation acceptable subject to criteria. TV4 Touring and static caravan sites. Existing sites to be protected. Criteria for assessment. TV5 Proposals for Marina provision acceptable subject to criteria. TV6 Reculver Country Park. Proposals for enhancement to be permitted. Criteria for assessment. TV7 Rural tourism proposals encouraged where they provide local jobs and are of an appropriate scale and type, subject to no conflict with other plan policies. TV8 New tourism accommodation and facilities in the rural area acceptable subject to criteria; new buildings to be related to existing settlements. Chapter 7 – Climate Change, Flooding, Coastal Change and Water Resources CC1 Proposals for renewable and low-carbon sources of energy to be encouraged in

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appropriate locations. Removal of installations required after use has ceased.. CC2 Development to include measures to reduce carbon emissions from energy use. CC3 Strategic sites and large developments to provide site wide renewable or gas fired Combined Heat and Power unless specific criteria met. CC4 Development proposals within areas at risk of flooding or with increased surface water run- off to be subject to a FRA. CC5 New development permitted on undeveloped sites within Flood Zones 2 and 3 only where sequential/exception tests passed. CC6 Minor infill development and development on previously developed land in Flood Zones 2 and 3 acceptable subject to other plan policies. CC7 No development within overtopping hazard zones. CC8 Replacement dwellings outside of urban boundary at Faversham Road, Seasalter not permitted. Extensions only allowed in exceptional circumstances. CC9 Coastal Change Management Area to be defined at Reculver. CC10 Development proposals will normally be refused in Coastal Protection Zone. CC11 Sustainable Drainage Systems to be utilised. Greenfield run-off rates to be achieved where possible. Hierarchy for the management of surface water flows. Details of management of SUDS to be provided prior to commencement. Bridge Neighbourhood Plan Status: Consultation draft v1.2 37 CC12 Water quality to be safeguarded and enhanced where possible as part of new development proposals. CC13 Development to be phased to ensure the provision of necessary water infrastructure works. Development to minimise water use and incorporate water efficiency and recycling measures. Chapter 8 - Design and the Built Environment DBE1 All development to incorporate sustainable design and construction measures. DBE2 Criteria for renewable and micro-generation equipment to avoid adverse impacts. DBE3 Development proposals to be of high quality, to be assessed against specific amenity, visual, landscape, accessibility and highways criteria. DBE4 New housing to have acceptable standard of accommodation, having regard to national minimum space standards and to provide refuse and cycle storage and outdoor space. DBE5 High standards of accessibility and inclusive design to be incorporated into new developments. Additional requirements for major and strategic development. DBE6 Alterations and extensions to respect character of the original building, to not result in over- shadowing and overlooking and to avoid detriment to the amenity and character of the locality. Particular care to be given to works to heritage assets. DBE7 High quality design of public realm to be expected in new development proposals DBE8 Functional and visually successful public open space to be incorporated into new developments, including PROW, open space, landscaping and public art. DBE9 Outdoor lighting proposals, criteria for assessment.

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Chapter 9 – Historic Environment HE1 Proposals which protect, conserve and/or enhance the historic environment will be supported. HE2 World Heritage Site and Buffer Zone. World Heritage Site to be protected and enhanced, including views into and from the site. HE3 Significant views of the City and World Heritage Site to be protected. HE4 Development proposals to preserve or enhance the special historic or architectural interest or the setting of listed and locally listed buildings. HE5 Alterations to listed and locally listed buildings to preserve their character; applications to be accompanied be accompanied by full details. HE6 Development proposals to preserve or enhance the setting of conservation areas. HE7 Highway works and traffic schemes to protect the character and appearance of historic buildings and conservation areas. HE8 Presumption in favour of the conservation of heritage assets. HE9 Adverts on listed buildings and within conservation areas to be kept to a minimum and be designed to avoid harm to the heritage asset. HE10 New shopfronts to be of a high standard of design and existing shopfronts of historical interest to be retained HE11 Important archaeological sites to be protected and archaeological evaluation required where potential for impact on archaeology. HE12 Archaeological evaluation required for sites within the Canterbury Area of Archaeological Importance and other sites of archaeological potential. HE13 Historic landscapes, parks and gardens to be preserved and enhanced. Bridge Neighbour- hood Plan Status: Consultation draft v1.2 38 Chapter 10 – Landscape and Biodiversity LB1 Proposals to conserve and enhance the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. LB2 Impact of the development on Areas of High Landscape Value. LB3 Undeveloped Coast. Development that does not detract from the unspoilt scenic quality or scientific value of the undeveloped coast will be permitted. LB4 Landscape character assessment. Proposals to have regard to the landscape character of the area. LB5 Development not permitted where it may have an adverse impact on the integrity of an SAC, SPA or Ramsar site. LB6 Proposals that would materially harm scientific or nature conservation interest of an SSSI, NNR or MCZ only acceptable in specified circumstances. LB7 Development adversely impacting on Local Wildlife Sites, Local Nature Reserves or Region- ally Important Geological/Geomorphological Site only acceptable where justification for proposal outweighs the harm. LB8 Ecological improvements to be incorporated into new developments to improve connectivity. LB9 All development to avoid a net loss of biodiversity and pursue opportunities to achieve a net gain.

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LB10 Development to be designed to retain important trees, hedgerows and woodland. LB11 Measures to safeguard the Blean Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC).# LB12 Seasalter Marshes. Projects to restore, enhance and extend the ecological value of this site to be supported. LB13 The environment within river corridors will be conserved and enhanced. Supply of water, treatment and disposal of waste water and flood risk management should be sustainable. Chapter 11- Open Space OS1 Proposals to protect and enhance sites designated as Local Green Space. OS2 Proposals resulting in loss of playing fields only acceptable in specified circumstances. OS3 Land at Greenhill allocated for public playing fields. OS4 Land adjacent to St Augustine's Business Park, Swalecliffe allocated for junior football pitches. OS5 Land at Stuppington Lane, Canterbury allocated for informal public recreational uses OS6 Green Gaps. Development only permitted in specified circumstances. OS7 Herne Bay and Whitstable Green Gap. Development only permitted in specified circumstances. OS8 Sports and recreation in the countryside, criteria for assessment. OS9 Protected Open Space to be safeguarded unless specific criteria met. OS10 Development that results in loss of open space/play areas within new developments that contribute to visual/recreational amenity to be refused. OS11 New housing development to make provision for appropriate outdoor space. OS12 Green infrastructure to be planned designed and managed to conserve and enhance the character of landscapes and settlements. Measures to be implemented for new major development sites. OS13 Land identified along the River Stour corridors protected from development. Regard to be had to the Riverside Strategy. OS14 Land allocated at Lime Kiln Road, Canterbury for a future allotments/community garden site. Bridge Neighbourhood Plan Status: Consultation draft v1.2 39 OS15 Permission to only be granted for loss of allotments/community gardens if criteria are met. Chapter 12- Quality of Life QL1 Support for social infrastructure/community facility uses and buildings. QL2 Improvements to village services and facilities to be approved, unless there are overriding conflicts. QL3 Retention of village and community facilities in the rural area. QL4 Support for farm shops in appropriate locations. QL5 New local community services to be provided within new residential developments. QL6 Retention of community uses and buildings unless no need in the locality and other community uses could not operate from the building or land.

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QL7 Land allocated for community purposes QL8 Provision of health and social care facilities. QL9 Land allocated adjacent to Kent and Canterbury Hospital for health related development QL10 Provision of new medical, health and social care facilities. QL11 Development resulting in worsening air quality to be appropriately mitigated. QL12 Mitigation of pollution from new development. Appendices Appendix 1 – Garden City Principles Appendix 2 – Schedule of Housing Allocations and Permissions Appendix 3 – Housing in Multiple Occupation – Article 4 Direction Area. Appendix 4 – Local parking Standards Appendix 5 – Outdoor Lighting Appendix 6 – Kent compendium of Parks and Gardens Appendix 7 – List of superseded Policies

56 Thanington Neighbourhood Plan 2020 Thanington LDP cross refs with CDLP Policies Objective A. Support local Associations A1 Thanington Resource Centre TCL11, TV7, OS2, OS3, QL7, QL8 A2 Ashford Road C.A. TCL11, QL3, A3 Hilltop Community Association TCL11, QL3, QL8, Objective B. Sustainable Transport B1 Bus Services T3, T5, B2 Local cycle network T2, OS8, QL2. B3 Stour Footpath OS13, LB13, B4 Parking, and traffic T16, T17, HE7, QL2, QL11, Appx4 Objective C. Community C1 Development to Hilltop Design Statement. CC11, DBE1, DBE3, DBE4,DBE5, DBE7, HE5, HE6. C2 Drainage sewage and flood hazard. CC11, LB13. C3 Infilling in gardens HD4, C4 Air Quality HD5. C5 Impacts on biodiversity. LB13. C6 Archaeological assessments HE1,HE4, HE5, HE8, HE11, HE12. Objective D. Promoting Healthy Communities D1 Community services and facilities TCL5, OS2, OS8, QL2, QL3, QL6, QL8 D2 Green infrastructure HE13, LB1, LB4,LB7, LB13, OS8, QL2. Objective E. Quality of Life E1 North ward Estate QL1, QL12, E2 20 MPH speed limit on roads QL2 E3 River Stour LB10, LB13, OS13, E4 Fishing Lakes LB13, OS13, E5 Larkey Valley Wood LB10, Objective F. Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment F1 Important Local Green Spaces HE13,LB2,LB8,LB9,LB10,LB13,OS1, OS9, OS15. F2 Visual impacts HE13, LB2, LB10, LB13, OS12. F3 Light Pollution DBE9,QL12,Appx5. F4 Allotments OS15, QL4.

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Neighbourhood Plan Committee Members Who Drafted the Neighbourhood Plan? 10.1 The Neighbourhood Plan Committee was formed following a formal resolution proposed to and approved by Thanington Parish Council. 10.2 Initial members were three councillors from the Parish Council when the Neigh- bourhood Plan Committee was constituted, plus the Clerk to Thanington Parish Council. 10.3 The Parish Council has decided to appoint the Neighbourhood Plan Committee as a subcom- mittee of the Parish Council. Cllr David Smith, Cllr Susan Kilczewski, Cllr Terry Maple, Cllr Ter- ry Davies and Roger Cheeseworth (Clerk) 10.4 Over the years, a great number of meetings have been held and the committee has had changes in its membership but we would like to acknowledge with grateful thanks the following, who have taken part at some time or, in some cases, still are taking part: 10.5 Outside consultants advised the committee and the Committee would like to extend their thanks to these people also: 10.5 In November 2020 there were two members joined from the public. Valerie Horne, David Silcock