'For Referendum' Version of the Histon and Impington Neighbourhood Plan
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Histon and Impington Neighbourhood Plan 2020 - 2031 Version 4: Referendum version Foreword Neighbourhood Plans were introduced through the Localism Act in 2011 (then referred to as “Neighbourhood Development Plans”). This gives a community the right to develop a plan for their neighbourhood that sets out policies on the development and use of land. Through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan, communities can play a greater role in the development of their area. Once made, Neighbourhood Plans form part of the statutory development plan and this means that South Cambridgeshire District Council must use our Neighbourhood Plan to determine planning applications. The Plan provides local people with the opportunity to have control over where development should go and how it can benefit the community. Histon and Impington are thriving villages where people value the rural feel, the wealth of amenities and being part of a community that is inclusive and diverse. The community wants to have a say in how land is used within the parish, how the villages develop and how to retain what is important to the community. We are situated close to Cambridge, an area where growth has been promoted and there is a need for increased housing as the population and the economy grows. People clearly told us through the consultation that retaining the villages’ distinctive identity and not becoming a suburb of Cambridge is a priority. The Histon and Impington Neighbourhood Plan has been developed by and with the community. It has been produced by the Histon and Impington Neighbourhood Plan Team, led by Histon and Impington Parish Council, using the views and ideas of those living, working and other stakeholders with an interest in the community. The results of the Histon and Impington Neighbourhood Plan “Big Community” survey, public consultations and workshops have all sought to ensure that the plan accurately reflects the aspirations of the community. The Team listened and consulted on a wide range of issues in order to achieve a plan that details how we see our community developing. Every effort has been made to ensure that the views and policies contained in this document reflect those of the majority of Histon and Impington residents. David Jenkins Denis Payne Chair, Neighbourhood Chair, Histon and Plan Team Impington Parish Council H&I Neighbourhood Plan i version 4; May 2020 Table of Contents Foreword .................................................................................................................................................i Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... ii List of Maps ............................................................................................................................................ v List of Tables .......................................................................................................................................... vi Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................................... vii Glossary ............................................................................................................................................... viii Contributors to this document ............................................................................................................. xii Summary.............................................................................................................................................. S 1 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1 Why should Histon and Impington have a Neighbourhood Plan? ................................................ 1 Plan Area ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Plan preparation process .............................................................................................................. 2 Histon & Impington Village Design Guide ..................................................................................... 5 The maps ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Thanks to: ...................................................................................................................................... 6 2. Context .......................................................................................................................................... 7 National and local planning policy ................................................................................................ 7 The parish and villages .................................................................................................................. 7 A brief history ................................................................................................................................ 9 Historic development .................................................................................................................... 9 Histon and Impington villages today ........................................................................................... 10 Population ................................................................................................................................... 10 Employment and unemployment ............................................................................................... 15 Local infrastructure ..................................................................................................................... 15 Public transport ........................................................................................................................... 16 Walking and cycling ..................................................................................................................... 16 Local businesses .......................................................................................................................... 16 H&I Neighbourhood Plan ii version 4; May 2020 Local employment ....................................................................................................................... 16 The Green Belt............................................................................................................................. 16 3. The Big Community Survey ......................................................................................................... 20 How the survey was delivered .................................................................................................... 20 Survey findings ............................................................................................................................ 20 How the survey influenced the Neighbourhood Plan ................................................................. 21 4. Vision and Priorities .................................................................................................................... 23 Key issues .................................................................................................................................... 23 Vision ........................................................................................................................................... 26 Priorities ...................................................................................................................................... 27 Principles ..................................................................................................................................... 30 Matching Plan Priorities and Principles against the key issues ................................................... 31 5. Policies ......................................................................................................................................... 34 Priority: Essential Character ................................................................................................................ 35 HIM01 High Quality Design – Residential Development ............................................................. 35 HIM02 Interesting Buildings (Non-designated Heritage Assets of Local Interest) ...................... 40 HIM03 Size, Scale and Location of New Housing ........................................................................ 46 HIM04 The Windmill ................................................................................................................... 50 HIM05 Parking Provision for Cars and Cycles ............................................................................. 55 Priority: Successful Economy ............................................................................................................... 65 HIM06 Commercial Core ............................................................................................................. 65 HIM07 The School Hill Site .......................................................................................................... 70 HIM08 The Jam Factory ..............................................................................................................