Contents
Introduction ...... 7 Context ...... 7 National Planning Policy Framework...... 8 Local Context ...... 8 Borough Plan targets ...... 9 Population...... 11 Infrastructure Funding Associated with growth ...... 11 Infrastructure Delivery Plan Methodology ...... 11 Definition and timeframe ...... 11 Timeframe for delivery of Plan...... 12 Process ...... 13 Nuneaton and Bedworth approach ...... 15 Engagement and governance ...... 15 Governance arrangements...... 17 Research and Evaluation of current, planned and future infrastructure provision...... 17 Establishing future need and cost ...... 17 Locality and Settlement hierarchy assessment ...... 18 Funding and viability appraisal ...... 18 Monitoring and Review of IDP...... 18 Sustainability Appraisal and Equality Impact Assessment...... 18 Annual Monitoring Report ...... 19 Constraints of the IDP ...... 19 Transport ...... 20 Definition ...... 20 Current Position...... 20 Strategic Road Connections ...... 20 Rail ...... 20 Nuneaton Railway station...... 20 Bedworth Railway Station ...... 20 NUCKLE 1...... 21 Local Roads...... 21 Travel to work ...... 21 Fit for Purpose...... 22 Traffic growth...... 22 Air Quality Management Areas (AQMA’s)...... 22 The cost of congestion...... 22 Standards and Objectives ...... 22 Future delivery programme ...... 23 Council approach...... 23 Wider Interventions...... 23 Utilities: Energy supply...... 24 Definition ...... 24 Fit for purpose ...... 24 Standards and triggers ...... 24 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 25
2 Utilities: Water and Waste Water Treatment...... 26 Definition ...... 26 Current position...... 26 Fit for purpose ...... 26 Standards and triggers ...... 26 Future delivery programme ...... 26 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 27 Utilities: Communications...... 27 Definition ...... 27 Current position...... 27 Fit for purpose ...... 27 Standards and triggers ...... 27 Future delivery programme & ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 27 Waste Management...... 29 Definition ...... 29 Fit for purpose ...... 29 Standards and triggers ...... 29 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 30 Flooding and Drainage...... 30 Definition ...... 30 Introduction SFRA Level 2...... 30 Technical Assessment of Flood Hazards ...... 31 Definitions ...... 31 Current Position...... 32 Flood risk...... 32 Canal Inundation...... 33 Reservoir Inundation...... 33 Flood Defences ...... 34 Climate Change...... 34 Drainage ...... 34 Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)...... 34 Flood Risk Assessment ...... 35 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 35 Educational Provision ...... 35 Definition ...... 35 Current position...... 36 Early years provision – Secondary schools ...... 36 Sixth form and college provision (16 – 19 yrs)...... 36 Standards and triggers ...... 36 Future plans ...... 36 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 36 Health ...... 37 Definition ...... 37 Current position...... 37 Warwickshire North Clinical Commissioning Group...... 37 Warwickshire Public Health ...... 37 Changing position of the NHS ...... 38 Facilities ...... 38 Dentists...... 38
3 GP Practices...... 39 Opticiants...... 42 Pharmacies...... 42 George Eliot Hospital...... 43 Fit for purpose ...... 43 Community...... 44 Definition ...... 44 Current position...... 44 Libraries...... 44 Museum and Art Gallery ...... 44 Civic Hall...... 44 Fit for purpose ...... 45 Standards and triggers ...... 45 Targets ...... 45 Future delivery programme ...... 45 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 45 Emergency Services: Ambulance ...... 45 Definition ...... 45 Current position...... 46 Standards and Future delivery programme ...... 46 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 47 Emergency Services: Fire and Rescue...... 47 Definition ...... 47 Current position...... 47 Standards and Future delivery programme ...... 47 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 48 Emergency Services: Police ...... 48 Definition ...... 48 Strategic alliance with West Mercia Police...... 48 Current position...... 48 Standards and Future delivery programme ...... 49 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 50 Open Space and Green Infrastructure Networks ...... 50 Definition ...... 50 Current position...... 50 Standards and triggers ...... 52 Future delivery programme ...... 53 Shadow Habitat Regulation Assessment ...... 55 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 55 Sport, Leisure and Recreation ...... 56 Definition ...... 56 Current position...... 56 Sports pitches and outdoor facilities ...... 56 Sports Clubs ...... 59 Provision for children and young people...... 64 Fit for purpose ...... 65 Standards and triggers ...... 65 Future Delivery programme...... 65 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations...... 65 Conclusion ...... 66
4 Consultation questions...... 66 Appendix A – Infrastructure Delivery Schedule...... 67 Northern Sites ...... 68 Introduction...... 68 Infrastructure requirements...... 69 Arbury...... 72 Introduction...... 72 Infrastructure requirements...... 73 Gipsy Lane ...... 76 Introduction...... 76 Infrastructure requirements...... 77 Hospital Lane ...... 78 Introduction...... 78 Infrastructure requirements...... 79 ECO1: Bermuda Extension 1 ...... 82 Introduction...... 82 Infrastructure requirements...... 83 ECO2: Bermuda Extension 2 ...... 85 Introduction...... 85 Infrastructure requirements...... 86 ECO3: Prologis Extension...... 88 Introduction...... 88 Infrastructure requirements...... 89 Appendix B - Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Group...... 91 Appendix C – Key events and stages to date ...... 92
5 6 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Planning Policy development, and ultimately the future planning of the Borough must be supported by evidence of what physical, social and green infrastructure is needed to support the necessary development and successfully meet the Councils visions and objectives. This requires the preparation of an Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP).
1.2 The IDP defines what infrastructure is required to support development, and who provides this. It identifies the current baseline of provision, any existing issues, standards and shortfalls along with what changes and schemes are currently planned. It will draw upon current, and influence future investment plans of the local authority and other infrastructure providers. It will help to coordinate public and private investment and provide clarity on the amount of total investment in the Borough required for infrastructure within the timeframe of the Borough Plan. At the time of preparation further work is required to identify the specific detailed requirements. From the Council’s work with Infrastructure Providers it has been indicated that this will have to be completed at the time of Preferred Option consultation. Consequently the IDP will be reviewed regularly to take account of emerging information, and it is intended upon adoption of the Borough Plan, that the IDP be updated annually.
1.3 The IDP will be accompanied by an Infrastructure Delivery Schedule (IDS (Appendix A)). That will display on-going and planned schemes for different infrastructure categories. The IDP provides supporting evidence for the creation of a charging schedule. The charging schedule will form part of a CIL which is currently being developed.
1.4 The infrastructure planning process provides the opportunity to identify what is needed to implement the Borough Plan and how it will be provided. The IDP and IDS are based on information currently available and must be able to respond to changing needs and circumstances over the plan period. Consequently these are ‘live’ documents that will take account of changes as they come forward. The IDS will be monitored annually to assess the progress of and funding for infrastructure schemes.
1.5 The IDP is a developing piece of work, which to date only contains a limited amount of information. It is expected that as the Borough Plan develops, particularly post Preferred Option, the IDP and IDS will contain all the necessary data.
CONTEXT
2.1 To understand how the IDP underpins the vision and targets of the Borough Plan, the relevant National and local policy context is explained below. The charging and funding methods for future infrastructure associated with development will be influenced by the IDP. The current
7 delivery methods and future changes will be outlined to place the IDP into further context.
National Planning Policy Framework
2.2 Infrastructure is a key theme within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Embedded throughout the NPPF is the intention that infrastructure should form an integral part of the plan making process. At paragraph 162 the NPPF states:
“Local Planning authorities should work with other authorities and providers to: Assess the quality and capacity of infrastructure for transport, water supply, wastewater and its treatment, energy (including heat), telecommunications, utilities, waste, health, social care, education, flood risk and coastal change management, and its ability to meet forecast demands; and Take account of the need for strategic infrastructure including nationally significant infrastructure within their areas.”
2.3 Paragraph 156 of the NPPF states:
“Local planning authorities should set out the strategic priorities for the area in the Local Plan. This should include strategic policies to deliver: The provision of infrastructure for transport, telecommunications, waste management, water supply, wastewater, flood risk and coastal change management, and the provision of minerals and energy (including heat) The provision of health, security, community and cultural infrastructure and other local facilities.”
2.4 It is considered that development an IDP will assist the Council and the development industry to understand the necessary infrastructure requirements required to support development over the life of the Plan. The IDP will influence both public and private investment in infrastructure, and ultimately seek to inform the charging schedule to extract funds from development.
Local Context
2.5 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough is one of five Boroughs within Warwickshire. It is the smallest in area, but has the second largest population of 125, 400, resulting in a high population density of 1 587 persons per sq.m (the average for Warwickshire is 275 persons per sq.km). Largely urban in nature the Borough has three main settlements; Nuneaton, Bedworth and Bulkington which are separated by areas of countryside that are designated Green Belt. In addition the Borough has some smaller settlements.
8 2.6 Located in the centre of the country, the Borough benefits from good communication links by rail and road to surrounding areas.
2.7 The Borough is divided into seven localities, the map over page defines the Borough boundary and each of the localities:
Borough Plan targets
2.8 On the 9th November 2011, at a Cabinet meeting, it was agreed that a level of 1.5% job growth per annum be developed in the Borough Plan. In effect this means from 2010 – 2028, a total of 7900 dwellings and 75 hectares of employment land has to be planned for. The above target was developed through a model built for the Council by Oxford Economics. The model is an input-output based model and takes account of a range of factors. The data contained within the model is:
Demographic indicators: o Population o Migration Labour market: o Employment (workplace jobs, by 59 sectors) o Workplace people in employment (total only) o Resident people in employment (level and rate) o Unemployment (claimant – level and rate) o Net commuting levels Economy: o Gross Value Added (2006 prices, by 26 sectors) o Productivity (2006 prices, by 26 sectors) Housing: o Dwelling stock (total, occupied and vacant) o Households (total) o Household type: . One person household . Couple and no other adult . Couple and one or more adult . Lone parent with or without adult . Other
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10 Population
2.9 The population projections for the Borough deriving from the model identify a growth 11, 300 over the plan period. The Council will look to monitor the figures and datasets supplied within the model.
Infrastructure Funding Associated with growth
2.10 The IDP process directs the appropriate amount of infrastructure associated with growth brought forward by the Borough Plan. Much of the funding for infrastructure is likely to come from the budgets of public and private organisations responsible for the different infrastructure categories. The planning system has the power to set charges associated with development for shortfalls in infrastructure funding, or different categories of infrastructure not already funded. The current method of contribution at the Council is through Section 106 Agreements. Following the completion of a viability assessment the Council may seek to implement a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN METHODOLOGY
Definition and timeframe
3.1 The aim of the IDP is to understand how current and future infrastructure is planned, funded and delivered across the Borough. Infrastructure is essential to support the growth in a sustainable manner.
3.2 The IDP aims to demonstrate the objectives of the Borough Plan are realistic, viable and can be delivered over the Plan period. The IDP can be used to influence the priorities, timing and phasing of infrastructure provision.
3.3 Infrastructure covers a broad range of features, for the purposes of this IDP the table below identifies the relevant areas of infrastructure that have been assessed. Infrastructure sub- Details category Transport Road Network Rail Network Public Transport Walking Cycling Utilities Water supply Sewage/waste water Energy: Gas/Electric/Renewable Telecommunications
Waste Management Waste Facilities
11 Waste collection Recycling Flood defence Flood defences Drainage Education Nursery and pre-school Primary and secondary schools Higher education Health Community and primary care Hospitals and acute care Community and Culture Community and children’s centres Libraries and information centres Public and town halls Museums, galleries and theatres Emergency Services Police Fire Ambulance Open Space and Green Parks and gardens Infrastructure Networks Natural and semi-natural greenspaces (including waterways) Green corridors Amenity greenspace Allotments Cemeteries, churchyards and other burial grounds Civic spaces Sport, Leisure and Provision for children and young people (Play Areas) Recreation Sports Pitches Sports Centres and Swimming Pools Outdoor sports facilities (e.g. tennis courts, bowling greens and golf courses)
3.4 Some areas of the IDP merge by their nature, for example cycling infrastructure can relate to transport and open space.
Timeframe for delivery of Plan
3.5 The Borough Plan runs from 2010 – 2028. The IDP period covers the same period, it is proposed that the delivery periods are split into three phases:
Phase 1 – 2010 – 2019 (short term) (it is expected that the Borough Plan will be adopted in 2014, therefore this phase looks at a five year time horizon from the adoption of the Plan). Phase 2 – 2019 – 2023 (medium term) Phase 3 – 2023 – 2028 (long term)
3.6 Information regarding infrastructure improvements/needs coming forward within each phase will be established when more work has been
12 completed with Infrastructure providers and Developers post Preferred Option consultation.
Process
3.7 The methodology for this IDP is based on the Steps approach to Infrastructure Planning (PAS 2009). The table below details the steps and sets out how these have been addressed within the preparation of the IDP.
Step Action Step 1 Vision/Policy context 1.1 Set up a long-term vision for the The draft Borough Plan contains a area vision for the area. This has been informed by the vision within the 1.2 Establish a Sustainable Sustainable Community Strategy Community Strategy Step 2 Governance 2.1 Set up a group for infrastructure An Infrastructure Planning and and asset management Delivery Group (IPDG) has been established at the Council, consisting of public and private bodies, and is chaired by the Council’s Managing Director.
A corporate infrastructure group has been established, and is chaired by the Director of Finance. Step 3 Evidence Gathering 3.1 Undertake a resource overview An overview of resources has been undertaken, and is still progressing. 3.2 Identify public and private capital This aim is to establish the baseline programme commitments against current standards and requirements. 3.3 Identify public service outlets for possible co-location Capital and corporate programmes of infrastructure providers have been 3.4 Assess use of public sector assessed. This is continually being assets for remodelling localities reviewed as new plans emerge.
As part of the IPDG discussions over possible co-locations are undertaken.
As part of IPDG, and development of Borough Plan considerations on public sector assets are ongoing. Step 4 Standards and Deficits 4.1 Identify infrastructure delivery Standards are being established standards through consultation with IPDG.
13 Step Action
4.2 Use infrastructure standards to Continual discussions relating to identify existing local deficits existing and future deficiencies against proposed growth are ongoing 4.3 Use infrastructure standards to with infrastructure providers. identify requirements for strategic sites Further work on standards is required in order to calculate the scale of the deficits. Step 5 IDP 5.1 Identify infrastructure It is proposed the three phases requirements and resources in 5 year identified in under the ‘timeline for tranches delivery of Plan’ section be used as infrastructure tranches. 5.2 Introduce viability testing capacity and process A viability brief has been prepared which will be used to feed into this 5.3 Undertake Sustainability work. Appraisal of IDP schedule Sustainability Appraisal process has been established and will be used to assess infrastructure work. Step 6 Validation 6.1 Consult on IDP IDP will be consulted on during Borough Plan consultation phases. In 6.2 Prepare an IDS addition consultation with IPDG will occur as appropriate. This will directly 6.3 Undertake risk assessment assist in developing an IDS.
Risk assessment process needs to be agreed, but it is proposed that this be undertaken periodically. Step 7 Delivery 7.1 Implement the IDP Monitoring process for infrastructure needs to be established. Proposed 7.2 Undertaken annual monitoring that this will be reported through the and review progress on delivery AMR.
Governance arrangements will be established to oversee implementation of infrastructure priorities.
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Engagement and governance
4.1 One of the first tasks undertaken by the Council was to identify infrastructure providers within the area. In addition it was also considered imperative to engage other services within Council. This led to the establishment of the IPDG (set out in Appendix B). The IDP built upon the engagement with the group, as well as ongoing consultation as part of the development of the Borough Plan.
4.2 PAS guidance recommends that the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) are approached, as many of the Infrastructure providers sit on the LSP. In developing the IPDG, the LSP were a key contact point.
4.3 The IPDG meet throughout the year, and key areas for discussion are:
Current and future investment plans Identification of infrastructure impacts relating to growth proposals.
4.4 The table below identifies the groups of infrastructure categories and the relevant provides that have been engaged.
Infrastructure sub-category Infrastructure Providers Transport Local Authority
Warwickshire County Council Transport services
Infrastructure Providers
Highways Agency Network Rail Sustrans British Waterways Stagecoach Utilities Infrastructure Providers
Severn Trent Water Western Power Distribution National Grid Virgin Media BT Waste Management Local Authority
Warwickshire County Environmental Services Nuneaton and Bedworth Council Environmental services
15 Infrastructure sub-category Infrastructure Providers Flood defence Infrastructure Providers
Environment Agency Severn Trent Water Warwickshire County Council (Strategic Flood Authority) Education Local Authority
Warwickshire County Council Education services
Infrastructure Providers
Local Academies Kind Edward VI Form College North Warwickshire and Hinckley College Health Infrastructure Providers
Coventry and Warwickshire Primary Care Trust Coventry and Warwickshire National Health Service Warwickshire Ambulance Service Mental Health Trust Warwickshire North Clinical Commissioning Group Warwickshire Public Health Community and Culture Local Authority
Warwickshire County Council Adult services Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council Museum service Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council Community Services Emergency Services Infrastructure providers
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue service Warwickshire Ambulance Service Warwickshire Police service Open Space and Green Infrastructure Local Authority Networks Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council Leisure services Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council Parks and Countryside
16 Infrastructure sub-category Infrastructure Providers Warwickshire County Council Transport services
Infrastructure providers
Natural England British Waterways Sustrans Sport, Leisure and Recreation Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth Council Sports Services Nuneaton and Bedworth Council parks and countryside
Infrastructure providers
Sport England Coventry and Warwickshire Sports Partnership
Governance arrangements
4.5 The guidance (PAS 2009) advises governance procedures are established early on in the process. The Council are currently at Preferred Option stage of its Borough Plan preparation. At this stage governance arrangements are still emerging. However it is proposed that the Council’s corporate infrastructure group adopt a lead role.
Research and Evaluation of current, planned and future infrastructure provision
4.6 In order to establish the current position, desk based research, as well as consultation with the IPDG have been undertaken. Appendix C provides a timeline of events and key stages that have occurred to date.
4.7 The proposal now is to assess the key areas of focus for infrastructure work. This will predominantly focus on working with infrastructure providers in providing the Council with more detailed responses to the growth locations.
Establishing future need and cost
4.8 Future need is based on analysis of infrastructure provider’s forward plans and consultation comments. It is proposed that the IDS identify the projects on infrastructure delivery. The IDP seeks to identify all infrastructure requirements, inclusive of proposals where funding is already secured, as well as where there are gaps in funding.
17 4.9 It should be noted that there will be an ongoing need to review the IDP and update the IDS as there will be gaps in the Council’s knowledge. At present there is a need to receive further information on infrastructure requirements following consultation on the Preferred Option. However as a basis for identifying infrastructure needs, the following will be used as a basis for consideration:
Population growth and demographic change Levels of employment and housing growth Legislation Standards and trigger points Estimated infrastructure costs
4.10 The IDS details as list of schemes, associated with costs and anticipated timescales for delivery up to 2028. At this stage much of the detail for the IDS is absent but following further work with the IPDG it is intended that this will be filled in.
Locality and Settlement hierarchy assessment
4.11 A locality and settlement hierarchy assessment was undertaken to identify the range and amount of infrastructure in different areas. This work can be viewed on the evidence base pages of the Council’s website.
Funding and viability appraisal
4.12 The basic elements of an IDS have been put together. However as further information is obtained it is intended that this IDS will outline planned and future schemes along with lead delivery agencies and funding commitments over the short, medium and long term. It will also summarise any risks and barriers to the delivery of the Borough Plan.
Monitoring and Review of IDP
Sustainability Appraisal and Equality Impact Assessment
4.13 The IDP forms part of the Council’s evidence base informing the Borough Plan, therefore before completion it will require testing against the Sustainability Appraisal criteria.
4.14 It is proposed that the IDP and IDS be tested against the SA following consultation on the preferred option and form part of the preparation of the next stage of the Borough Plan. At this stage there is a level of uncertainty over the infrastructure requirements that would make testing the report difficult.
4.15 The same proposal is put forward in relation to assessing the IDP and IDS against the Equalities Impact Assessment.
18 Annual Monitoring Report
4.16 The actual place of development and demands placed on infrastructure provision is subject to change over time, therefore it is important the IDP remains flexible and the schemes be monitored.
4.17 The Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) will be used to report progress on infrastructure schemes set out in the IDP. This will enable to Council and external agencies to track progress, identify constraints and risks to delivery for planned and future infrastructure projects.
4.18 The IDP will be reviewed on an annual basis in order to update information on schemes, funding commitments and timeframes. Where a scheme is unviable this can be removed from the IDP, and new schemes can be added. In order to update the schedule, council services and external delivery partners will be consulted on changes to the schemes.
4.19 Substantial reviews will take place at the end of the phases identified in ‘Timeframe for delivery of Plan’. This will assess the success of schemes delivered to date, re-establish the level of current infrastructure provision and identify constraints. In addition, any risks to provision for future infrastructure needs will be highlighted.
4.20 Where a significant change occurs to the Borough Plan a full review of the IDP will be triggered.
Constraints of the IDP
4.21 The following constraints have been identified for the IDP. These are a result of the scope of the IDP and the engagement of a broad range of infrastructure providers inputting to the Plan:
Timing and phasing of plans from different infrastructure providers; Cross boundary working of infrastructure providers – working to different geographic areas; Availability of information and timeframe for strategic and financial planning; Use of different data sets and assumptions for forecasting and planning for future need; Use of different standards and triggers for infrastructure provision.
4.22 The following sections summarise different infrastructure categories and seek to outline the key information on each of the categories. As with the IDS it is intended that these sections become more detailed following consultation on the Preferred Option.
19 TRANSPORT
Definition
5.1 The transport infrastructure across the Borough refers to road, rail and other networks of travel by private and public transport, walking and cycling. These networks also provide access to wider areas across the sub region and beyond, inclusive of good access to London.
Current Position
5.2 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough is located north of Coventry city centre, and has good transport connections to the wider region and sub- region. Birmingham city centre can be accessed by rail and road in around 25 minutes for example. Nuneaton and Bedworth town centres are connected by road and rail services. The smaller settlements such as Bulkington, Ash Green and Keresley are connected by public transport facilities to both Nuneaton and Bedworth Town Centres. Train frequency for fast services to London Euston has decreased over recent years, whilst semi-fast services have improved.
Strategic Road Connections
5.3 The Borough is directly connected to the strategic road network via junction 3 of the M6. In addition parts of the Borough have good access to the A5 which is part of the Highways Agency’s Strategic Road Network. The M69 is accessible within a 5 minute drive along the A5.
Rail
Nuneaton Railway station
5.4 Nuneaton railway station forms part of the ‘West Coast Main Line’ (WCML) between London, the North West and Scotland. Hourly services are provided along to line between Nuneaton and London. There are also direct services to:
Cambridge Ely Leicester Peterborough Stanstead Airport
5.5 There are half hourly services to Birmingham and hourly services to Coventry.
Bedworth Railway Station
20 5.6 The train station in Bedworth is located on the Coventry to Nuneaton line, and essentially serves the Town of Bedworth. Hourly services currently operate between Coventry and Nuneaton from Bedworth station.
NUCKLE 1
5.7 The NUCKLE 1 scheme will see a new station being built adjacent to Bermuda Park, and an extension to the platforms at Bedworth by the end of 2014. The frequency of trains between Coventry and Nuneaton will be increased to half-hourly in each direction.
Local Roads
5.8 There are a number of key local roads that help to connect the Borough to the wider sub region, they are:
A5, connections to Leicester (via the M69), Hinckley, Atherstone, Tamworth and Lichfield; and A444, connections to the A5, M6 and Coventry
Travel to work
5.9 The Council have undertaken detailed work around commuting levels. This was collected based on 2001 census, and therefore there is a need to update this work. However the evidence collected to date does identify commuting levels out of the Borough as significant. The following two bullet points are extracted from the commuting report and indicate the severity of the issue:
Overall, there are 41,905 jobs located in the Borough, compared to a resident working population of 56,613. Slightly more than two thirds (69%) of these jobs are worked by people living in the Borough with the remainder being supplied by people commuting into the Borough. Put another way, the Borough provides employment for 51% of its economically active residents, with the remainder travelling out of the Borough to work. These statistics show that the Borough exists in a highly mobile labour market, with a strong functional relationship with centres of employment and sources of labour in nearby areas, particularly Coventry.
Overall, there is a significant net outflow of people from the Borough travelling to work in areas such as Coventry (providing employment for 22% of the Borough’s working population), Hinckley (5%), North Warwickshire (4%) and Rugby (4%). The main sources of labour into the Borough are Coventry (filling 10% of the jobs in the Borough), North Warwickshire (5%), Hinckley (5%) and Rugby (2%).
5.10 It is noted that whilst the figures within the report are now somewhat out of date, the information helps to highlight the severity of the issue.
21 Fit for Purpose
Traffic growth
5.11 Warwickshire County Council monitor traffic growth and in recent years there has been a 3-4% negative growth in traffic. A key uncertainty is how economic growth may impact traffic growth, and therefore it is questionable whether this decline will continue.
Air Quality Management Areas (AQMA’s)
5.12 There are some pinch points in the Borough where congestion is already an issue, which has resulted in the formal designation of two AQMA’s. These are located at Midland Road and Leicester Road gyratory, and are projected to become worse over the plan period due to planned housing and employment growth. The cost of congestion
5.13 No specific work has been undertaken in relation to the cost of congestion. In the absence of any detailed modelling it is possible to use some other sources of information on this matter.
5.14 The Highways Team Maintenance Association1 have indicated that the cost of congestion on the British economy is £20billion in terms of wasted time and resources as well as lost business. It is expected to rise to £32billion by 2025. This indicates the significant impact congestion has on the economy and therefore as part of infrastructure planning appropriate modes of transport and connectivity have to be assessed.
Standards and Objectives
5.15 There are 6 objectives that have emerged from Warwickshire’s Local Transport Plan:
To promote greater equality of opportunity for all citizens in order to promote a fairer, more inclusive society; To seek reliable and efficient transport networks which will help promote full employment and a strong, sustainable local and sub- regional economy; To reduce the impact of transport on people and the [built and natural] environment and improve the journey experience of transport users; To improve the safety, security and health of people by reducing the risk of death, injury or illness arising from transport, and by promoting travel modes that are beneficial to health To encourage integration of transport, both in terms of policy planning and the physical interchange of modes
1 http://www.htma.co.uk/smartweb/hot-topics/congestion (2012)
22 To reduce transport’s emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and address the need to adapt to climate change.
5.16 The Borough Plan and IDP aim to assist in delivering the LTP3 objectives.
5.17 Specific growth proposals of the Borough Plan have been assessed at a strategic level. A Strategic Transport assessment was completed in 2012, which assessed potential strategic sites within the Borough. An update to this study was undertaken to assess some alternative options and forms an addendum to the 2012 study. Following consultation on the Preferred Option a more detailed assessment of the preferred strategic sites will need to be carried out. Detailed modelling will be undertaken using S-Paramics Microsimulation software. It is at this stage that more detailed information will be identified around costings and junction improvements. The work done to date provides an indication of the schemes as well as approximate costings. This information has all been provided within the IDP and IDS. There are significant implications of locating development on the strategic sites and ultimately this impacts upon the objectives of the LTP3. The interventions identified within the IDS are the solutions that are considered best to address the issues and assist in supporting the objectives of LTP3.
Future delivery programme
Council approach
5.18 The Council will need to work with partner organisations around the investment in transport. The main challenge for the Borough from a planning perspective it is to assist in providing a transport network with improved connections that support the Borough as well as the economy.
5.19 Significantly important is the need to ensure that the appropriate level of developer contributions is collected to ensure the necessary transport improvements are implemented. Consequently, from a strategic perspective, it is proposed that any contributions relating to transport are prioritised to the schemes identified within the IDS. Wider Interventions
5.20 Anticipated national and regional interventions form part of the wider transport strategy. LTP3 has a set of schemes that are priorities for the Borough:
5.20.1 In terms of proposals within the Local Transport Plan No.3, Nuneaton has the following put forward:
Town Centre improvements Nuneaton – Atherstone – Tamworth Quality Corridor
23 NUCKLE rail improvements A5/A47/B4666 Longshoot/Dodwells improvements Bermuda station
5.20.2 In terms of proposals within the Local Transport Plan No.3, Bedworth has the following put forward:
Town Centre Improvements NUCKLE Heavy Rail Improvements Bermuda Station A444/Newtown Road Improvements
UTILITIES: ENERGY SUPPLY
Definition
6.1 Energy supply covers infrastructure associated with the provision of electricity and gas. The infrastructure ranges from transmission and distribution networks to localised energy generation.
Current position
6.2 The energy providers who operate transmission and distribution within the Borough are National Grid and Western Power Distribution.
6.3 National Grid is responsible for the provision of gas within the Borough. Western Power is responsible for the provision of electricity within the Borough.
6.4 As part of the consultation with both providers, provision in the area is good, although there may need to be some enhancements of electricity provision.
6.5 It is proposed that as the IDP develops maps illustrating existing provision will be included.
Fit for purpose
6.6 There have not been any current capacity constraints highlighted as part of the work with infrastructure providers. However it is understood that reinforcement works are constantly assessed and planned to manage new and changing load requirements.
Standards and triggers
6.7 Electricity and gas transmission and distribution companies operating in the Borough have a statutory duty or legal obligation to provide new connections onto the network in response to demand. They are also
24 required to invest in network reinforcements to manage changing patterns of consumption.
6.8 As part of modelling future requirements providers assessed expected increases in demand. The growth proposed within the Borough will impact upon the demand for energy, this information has been provided to the energy suppliers. In addition the Council have sought to indicate the potential requirements within the IDS. It is expected that this information can become more refined as the Borough Plan progresses beyond the Preferred Option.
Future delivery programme
6.9 Western Power have indicated that there will be a need to invest in the 11kV network to support the development proposals. This will generally be in the form of reinforcement or reconfiguration. In some instances there is a need to upgrade the primary network. However there needs to be further work undertaken on this because there maybe an option to split provision.
6.10 Consultation with National Grid has not indicated that there is a need to upgrade any provision as a result of the growth proposals.
6.11 The Council are currently investigating options around the inclusion of Combined Heat and Power distribution and other micro power solutions to support growth within the Borough.
6.12 In the long term energy providers recognise that the pattern of generation and demand alters. As this occurs, investment plans will need to be updated as well as the IDP and IDS.
Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
6.13 Following initial work with infrastructure providers it would appear that the main area of work will be focused on electricity provision. This is set out in detail within the IDS.
6.14 It is anticipated that Building Regulations will change in 2013, increasing the fabric efficiency standard beyond the current 2010 Building Regulations (Part L). The Code for Sustainable Homes zero carbon standard comes into force in 2016 and will result in greater energy efficiency and reduced energy consumption from new developments, further increasing the 2013 standards. This approach will also be implemented and monitored through Building Regulations.
6.15 However given the changes in demand levels there will be an ongoing need to engage with relevant providers.
25 UTILITIES: WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT
Definition
7.1 Provision of water and waste water services extends from storage, treatment, supply and distribution of water to the removal, treatment and disposal of waste water.
Current position
7.2 Severn Trent Water manages provision and supply of water and waste water treatment.
Fit for purpose
7.3 From consultation with Severn Trent representatives there are some capacity issues within the Borough, although it is undersood that with appropriate mitigation these can be overcome. In relation to waste water treatment, at this stage no issues have been identified relating to capacity.
Standards and triggers
7.4 Water companies have a duty to provide a water supply and waste water treatment to development. It is intended that the Council will continue to work closely with Severn Trent water to ensure they are aware of development proposals.
7.5 There is a need for the Council to work closely with Severn Trent in order to calculate supply/demand via a hydraulic modelling technique to fully understand pressures within the system.
Future delivery programme
7.6 The Water Industry Act 1991 sets out the requirement for Seven Trent to allow for new growth and adequately invest in their infrastructure. During the Preferred Option consultation stage it is intended that the strategic growth sites will be assessed by hydraulic modelling which potentially could feed into Severn Trent’s delivery programme. From consultation to date there are some issues on the network. However in terms of the specific investment required Severn Trent were not in a position to provide any further information because it would be unrealistic to carry out hydraulic modelling for all the potential sites prior to the Preferred Option consultation.
7.7 The Floods and Water Management Act (2010) legislates for a new set of national standards for the sewage network and sustainable drainage as well as protecting water supplies. It is understood that the sewage network will be subject to modelling at the Preferred Option stage.
26 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
7.8 It is understood that reinforcements will be required to support the development of the strategic sites. It is also understood that the relevant improvements are achievable.
UTILITIES: COMMUNICATIONS
Definition
8.1 Communications is defined as the infrastructure needed to provide fixed and mobile telephone, broadband and digital services.
Current position
8.2 Grey Sky’s Warwickshire Broadband Development Analysis provides a comparison of the position of the districts with regard to basic broadband and superfast broadband – both currently available and likely to be delivered through commercial rollout.
8.3 Nuneaton and Bedworth has very good availability of basic broadband and superfast broadband. There are a small number of properties with problems accessing broadband, but essentially ‘the market can be reasonably expected to deliver very close to the government targets of 100% basic connectivity and 90% superfast connectivity without public sector intervention.
Fit for purpose
8.4 Grey Sky’s analysis concludes that the broadband market in Nuneaton and Bedworth can be reasonably expected to deliver very close to the government targets of 100% basic connectivity and 90% superfast connectivity without public sector intervention.
Standards and triggers
8.5 The Government aims to have the best broadband in Europe by 2015. Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) is tasked with delivering this, and has set two specific objectives:
100% coverage at a minimum of 2 Mbps (basic broadband); 90% coverage at a minimum of 30 Mbps (superfast broadband).
Future delivery programme & ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
8.6 Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire have been allocated £4.07 million by BDUK towards the delivery of the two broadband targets. This assumes that 119,757 properties are not able to access superfast
27 broadband at 30 Mbps or faster. Analysis has identified that 165,755 properties in Warwickshire cannot access superfast broadband. Therefore it is assumed that all, or the significant majority of BDUK funding will be invested in Warwickshire.
8.7 The allocation of funding within Warwickshire (i.e. between districts) may be helpful if match funding is required from the local councils. Alternatively, it may be more effective for the districts to state their individual strategic objectives as part of an overall procurement exercise, with additional funding secured against the whole bid. This will be effective if there is a joint European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (or similar) funding application to support the overall procurement for Warwickshire.
8.8 Individually stated strategic objectives should be seen as a minimum requirement, particularly for the superfast broadband element – ensuring that 90% availability in each Local Authority area, is significantly more challenging than 90% overall for the whole Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire area.
8.9 If allocations by Local Authority area are required, then this analysis suggests the following possible scenarios:
Allocations to achieve 100% > 2 Mbps
District Warwick Nuneaton Rugby Stratford N. Warks Known 11% 3% 25% 38% 23% speeds Modelled 10% 1% 24% 40% 24%
Allocations to achieve 90% > 30 Mbps
District Warwick Nuneaton Rugby Stratford N. Warks Known 17% 17% 22% 30% 15% speeds Modelled 1% 4% 24% 45% 25%
8.10 Allocations to achieve the 2 Mbps targets are relatively well understood. However, the current known data and modelling of existing Fibre-to-the- cabinet (FTTC) capabilities present a significant gap.
8.11 Achieving FTTC availability requires investment in the exchange enablement and in upgrading the access network.
28 WASTE MANAGEMENT
Definition
9.1 Waste collected by the council is delivered to a variety of locations within and outside the Borough. In addition there are a range of recycling banks around the Borough which residents can use to bring their own household waste and recyclables.
Current position
9.2 The Council collects household waste, and this is distributed to the following sites:
Coventry Incinerator Crown Skips – Pool Road Industrial Estate (For green/food waste).
9.3 In October 2012 the Council introduced food waste collection services, and since its introduction 9% of food waste was collected in green bins. In relation to recycling, the rate has increase by 4% to 45%, and there are plans to increase facilities for those living within flats.
Fit for purpose
9.4 At the present time it is understood that the waste facilities within the Borough are fit for purpose, and the only area in need of investment is the contribution towards new bins. From a sustainability perspective there is always an aspiration to carry out more recycling and the Council has been active in its promotion of recycling. Changes in consumer habits and recycling patterns may impact upon facilities and therefore this is something that needs to be monitored going forward.
Standards and triggers
9.5 The European Waste Framework Directive (Directive 200//98/EC) sets the basic concepts and definitions related to waste management, such as definitions of waste, recycling and recovery. The Directive lays down some basic waste management principles: requiring that waste be managed without endangering human health and harming the environment. In particular the Directive states that waste should be managed so that it does not create risk to water, air, soil, plants or animals, and should not cause nuisance through noise or odours, not affect the countryside or places of special interest. The following waste hierarchy is set out within the Directive, and as such the Council are obliged to follow it:
29 Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
9.6 From consultation with internal officers it is understood that the Borough is well equipped to deal with the location and level of growth that is coming forward during the Plan period. The main issues identified related to the provision of new bins associated with new properties. This is an area that requires developer contributions to support growth. In addition it is recommended that this infrastructure category be monitored over the plan period to ensure that where waste disposal habits change, the facilities on offer meet these requirements.
FLOODING AND DRAINAGE
Definition
10.1 Flooding and Drainage infrastructure includes the physical infrastructure on the ground for managing water and preventing the flooding of areas at risk. Flood risk and drainage management also involves directing types of development away from areas sensitive to flooding, and effectively designing new development to mitigate drainage impacts.
Introduction SFRA Level 2
10.2 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) report compliments the Level 1 SFRA, January 2008, building on the work that was included in the Level 1 SFRA.
10.3 The Study includes flood data and provides best practice flood modelling analysis to identify the level of flood risk from all sources, including rivers, sewers and surface water across the Borough. The Study also provides a detailed assessment of: The impact of climate change on flood risk. Flood defence and flood risk management. The possibility of flooding and impact from Canal breaches. The possibility and impact of flooding from Seeswood Pool reservoir. The level of flood risk from surface water flooding. Potential Critical Drainage Areas and the level of flood they pose.
30 10.4 Maps and GIS layers are also provided to support the text.
Technical Assessment of Flood Hazards
10.5 Flood risk within the Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough has been assessed by using and enhancing computer models supplied by the Environment Agency, existing Environment Agency Flood Zone mapping, and additional modelling undertaken as part of the SFRA. In particular: The River Anker hydraulic model, supplied by the Environment Agency, has been run for a suite of return periods to improve understanding of flood risk along the River Anker. Modelled outlines using Jflow+ have been developed to determine Flood Zone 3a, Flood Zone 3b and Flood Zone 2 for the following watercourses: . Change Brook . Un-named drains flowing into Seeswood Pool . Un-named drains at Arbury Park and Dennis Farm . Un-named drains at Arbury Mill Farm and Griff Lodge . Un-named drain to the north of Nuneaton, flowing from the A5 south west to join the Anker downstream of Weddington. . Un-named drain flowing southwards joining the Change Brook at Glenfield Avenue, Weddington . Un-named drain joining Bedworth Sloughs Brook downstream of Bedworth Sloughs The Flood Map for Surface Water (FMfSW) has been used to assess the level of risk from surface water
Definitions
10.6 Section1 (subsection 1) of the Flood and Water Management Act (FWMA) defines a flood as: ‘any case where land not normally covered by water becomes covered by water’, whether it be caused by –
(a) Heavy rainfall (b) A river overflowing or its banks being breached (c) A dam overflowing or being breached (d) Today waters (e) Groundwater, or (f) Anything else (including any combination of factors).
10.7 It should be noted that Flood Source does not include the following – flood from any part of a sewerage system, unless caused by an increase in the volume of rainwater, entering or affecting the system, or a flood caused by a burst water main.
10.8 Flood Risk is defined by Section 3 (subsection 1) of the FWMA as: ‘a risk in respect of an occurrence assessed and expressed (as for
31 insurance and scientific purposes) as a combination of the probability of the occurrence with its potential consequences.’
10.9 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) is an assessment, at a strategic level, of all forms of flood risk, taking into account the impacts of climate change. In consultation with the EA Local planning authorities should use the SFRA to inform their knowledge of flooding, refine the information on the flood map and determine the variations in flood risk from all sources of flooding across and from their area. The SFRA should form the basis for preparing appropriate policies for flood risk management and be used to inform the sustainability appraisal (incorporating the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive) of local development documents. The SFRA will provide the basis from which to apply the Sequential Test and Exception Test in the development allocation and development control process.
Current Position
10.10 The Level 2 SFRA finds that there are no significant risks of river flooding in the Potential Development Areas (PDAs), other than the Town Centre. Where a there is a risk of flooding from rivers development can avoid those areas, as the proportion of land at risk of flooding from rivers is small, with the largest area of flood risk affecting 25% of the PDA, compared with the majority of PDAs with less than 10% of the area at risk, with some PDAs at no risk of river flooding.
Housing Site % of Site at Risk Employment Site % of Site at Risk of River Flooding of River Flooding PDA1 3% NTC 75% PDA2 11.8% Ar/13/08h 1% PDA3 25% Ar/13/08i 11% PDA4 4% Ar/13/08j 9% PDA5 7.7% Ar/1308k 1% PDA6 15% Ex/19/08 0% PDA7 0% He/01/08 0% PDA8 0% P11 0% PDA9 0% P27 0% PDA10 12% P28 0% P03 0% P04 25% WB/01/08 0%
Flood risk
10.11 As with the SFRA1, the SFRA2 identifies the main rivers as being the River Anker and its tributaries: Harrow Brook and Change Brook; and the River Sowe and its tributaries: Bedworth Slough Brook and Breach Brook (both non-main rivers). Bar Pool, Griff and Wem and tributaries of River AnkerBrooks are non-main rivers.
32 10.12 The minimum acceptable standard of protection against flooding for new property within flood risk areas is 1% annual probability for fluvial flooding. For a tidal event this is limited to a 0.5% annual probability, with allowance for climate change over the lifetime of the development. The measures chosen will depend on the nature of the flood risk.
Canal Inundation
10.13 Canals do not generally pose a direct flood risk. Indeed, canal flooding is such an unlikely occurrence it is considered to be a residual risk (the risks that remains after mitigation measures are in place) from lower probability events such as overtopping and embankment failure. According to the Warwickshire Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment there are no known records of flooding events that relate to the Coventry Canal and the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal within the Borough.
10.14 The primary flood risk from canal breaches for the proposed development sites is from the Coventry Canal, as it flows from the Coventry Basin to Atherstone Locks in one continuous pound (a stretch of canal between two locks) before continuing on towards Tamworth.
10.15 Breach Point Modelling was undertaken to be aware of what may happen if a breach was to occur. The location of inundation scenarios are based on the location of elevated canal systems and vulnerable infrastructure. Two PDAs were modelled for breaches: PDA2 and PDA3.
Reservoir Inundation
10.16 The EA ensure reservoirs are regularly inspected and essential safety work carried out if required. Warwickshire County Council has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the Seeswood Pool.
10.17 There is no history of any recorded breach or overtopping of Seeswod reservoir. However, in the unlikely event of failure of Seeswood Pool, small areas of the following proposed development sites would be at risk2: PDA5a – the south-west area of the site, adjacent to the un-named tributary would be at risk from flooding PDA5b – a small area in the east of the site, adjacent to the un- named tributary would be at risk from flooding PDA5c – the section of land in the north east would be at risk from flooding AR/13/08j – a small area through the centre of the site would be at risk
2 See Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 for detailed map.
33 Flood Defences
Flood Relief Channel. Built in 1978 to protect Nuneaton Town Centre. It provides a 1 in 100 year level of protection, although around Sainsbury’s and the Museum it is estimated to be 1 in 25 year level of protection. Overall condition is good, with some sections in poor condition; Long Shoot defences. Built in 2006. Provide a 1 in 100 year level of protection. Overall condition is good; Channel and Flood Wall, Bedworth. Built in 2011. Provides a 1 in 100 year level of protection. Overall condition is very good.
Climate Change
10.18 Climate change is a key threat in terms of flooding. It is expected that peak rainfall intensity and peak river flow will increase. These will tend to increase both the size of the Flood Zones associated with rivers and the amount of flood experienced from other sources. The Level 2 SFRA produced a set of flood zone maps to take into account how climate change will affect flood risk over time.
10.19 The effect of climate change will be increased water levels in rivers, canals, reservoirs and unnamed drains, as well as intensified storms.
Drainage
10.20 The Town and Country Planning Order 2006 defines Critical Drainage Areas (CDAs) as “an area within Flood Zone 1 which has critical drainage problems and which has been notified...[to]...the local planning authority by the Environment Agency”.
10.21 Critical Drainage Areas (CDAs) are areas sensitive to an increase in the rate of surface water runoff from new development and require specific drainage solutions to help reduce local flood risk. Consequently, these areas would benefit from a Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) and subsequent drainage strategy.
10.22 CDAs cover a large area, larger than necessary, due to a lack of information on the sewer network, such as sewer capacities and drainage directions. The CDAs identified in the Level 2 SFRA should be refined overtime through a SWMP and drainage strategy.
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
10.23 Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) are management practices which enable surface water to be drained in a way which mimics, as closely as possible, the run-off prior to development. There are many SUDS techniques which can be implemented. The suitability
34 of the techniques, however, will be dictated by the development proposal and site conditions.
10.24 Under the Flood and Water Management Act the SUDS Approval Body will ensure National Standards for sustainable drainage are met, as it is responsible for approving, adopting and maintaining drainage plans.
10.25 The Level 2 SFRA provides suitable SUDS advice for each potential housing and employment site.
Flood Risk Assessment
10.26 A Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) is a site specific assessment of all forms of flood risk, taking into account the impacts of climate change. FRAs will need to be undertaken by developers to ensure all forms of flood risk at a site are fully addressed. The Level 2 SFRA does not provide this level of site-specific information. It should, however, be acknowledged that a detailed FRA may show that a site is not appropriate for development of a particular vulnerability, or at all. Where the FRA shows that a site is not appropriate for a particular usage, a lower vulnerability classification may be appropriate.
10.27 The NPPF promotes a sequential approach to identifying new land for development. This ensures that flood risk to people and property is avoided by selecting land at least risk of flooding from rivers and other sources. Site layout and design are recognised as ways to influence the risk and impact of flooding and resilience to climate change.
Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
10.28 Through the implementation of the relevant policies outlined within the Borough Plan and the sequential and exceptions process, flood risk and infrastructure can be effectively managed in the future. Where development does occur in areas of flood risk, financial contributions obtained from planning applications may be used to mitigate the risk associated with the development.
EDUCATIONAL PROVISION
Definition
11.1 This section examines the education infrastructure in the borough, which includes:
Early years provision (0-4 years) primary schools – including infant schools (4-7 years), junior schools (7-11 years) and all-through primary schools (4-11 years); secondary schools; special schools; and
35 16-19 provision in school sixth forms, sixth form colleges and further education colleges.
11.2 Post 19 provision will be carried out as the IDP progresses.
Current position
Early years provision – Secondary schools
Children’s Infant Primary Junior Secondary Special centres3 Number of 10 11 16 9 7 3 establishments
Sixth form and college provision (16 – 19 yrs)
11.3 There is the following provision of 16-19 education within the borough:
Ash Green Etone College Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College St Thomas Moore Catholic School and Technology College The Nuneaton Academy King Edward VI Sixth Form College North Warwickshire and Hinckley College
Standards and triggers
11.4 The approach used to calculate education requirements for schools needs to be verified. In relation to 0-5 years and higher education, at present obligations are made on an ad hoc basis.
Future plans
11.5 Capacity numbers are planned to increase at a number of schools across the Borough. At the time of writing specific sites could not be identified. At this stage there are no plans to develop new schools.
Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
11.6 There is a need for expansion of facilities as well as the provision of new facilities to meet the growth requirements proposed within the Borough. This will need to be achieved through development contributions/on site development. It is not been indicated that the improvements specified within the IDS are not achievable and therefore the Council with need to
3 The services offered by the centres include integrated childcare and education, family support, child and family health services, family learning and support for training and employment.
36 work with the County Council/Developers in bringing forward these improvements.
11.7 In relation to 0-4 years provision and 16-19 years education, further work with providers needs to be undertaken to clearly identify the required improvements.
HEALTH
Definition
12.1 The Health infrastructure within Nuneaton and Bedworth refers to the Primary, Secondary and Mental Health Care facilities. The Warwickshire North Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have the responsibility for health provision in the area. Warwickshire County Council are responsible for the managing public health within the area. Health is a key theme running through the NPPF, and health is also a priority area for Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
Current position
Warwickshire North Clinical Commissioning Group
12.2 The Warwickshire North CCG is a sub-committee of the Arden Cluster Board, with full statutory responsibility being enacted in April 2013. In 2011/12 the CCG developed its plan towards achieving authorisation as a statutory organisation. The CCG to date has taken a lead role in negotiating contracts with other local providers as well as the contract for George Eliot Hospital for 2012-13. The CCG has the following clinical priorities:
Long Term Care (LTC) – particularly diabetes, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Cardiovascular disease/Coronary Heart Disease (CVD/CHD) Obesity, smoking, alcohol and sexual health Nursing home care and End of life care.
Warwickshire Public Health
12.3 Warwickshire Public Health website4 defines Public Health in the following terms:
“Public health is about improving and protecting the health of groups of people, rather than about treating individual patients.”
4 (January 2013, http://publichealth.warwickshire.gov.uk/about/what-is-public- health/)
37 12.4 The website goes on to outline the determinants of Public Health being:
Age Family history Income Housing conditions Access to services Education
12.5 The Joint Strategic Needs Assessments provides the framework for Public Health and other related disciplines to look at these factors in greater detail. There nine key areas of Public Health practice:
1. Surveillance and assessment of the population’s health and wellbeing; 2. Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions 3. Policy and strategy development and implementation 4. Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5. Health improvement 6. Health protection 7. Health and Social Service quality 8. Public Health Intelligence 9. Academic Public Health
12.6 Following the completion of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Public Health are targeting obesity and alcohol within the Borough.
Changing position of the NHS
12.7 On the 12th July 2010 the Government published its White Paper outlining their planned changes for the NHS. The White Paper: Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS, aims to put patients at the heart of everything the NHS does, and proposed structural changes to achieve this. Those structural changes are reflected above with the development of the CCG and Public Health Warwickshire. Under previous arrangement Primary Care Trusts held a lot of responsibilities, however the paper proposed to abolish Trusts by 2013. At this stage it is necessary for the Council to monitor the implementation within this area and potentially there may be a need to update this section of the IDP.
Facilities
12.8 At present the Borough hosts the following: Dentists
Accessible Orthodontics Attleborough Dental Surgery Dr SC Rixon
38 Mr AS Bhandal Mr B Rai Mr Dulku & Mr Kang Mr Hussain & Partners Mr McLeod & Mr Lowe Mr SS Tiwana Oasis Dental Care Prestige Dental Care The Manor Dental Surgery
GP Practices
12.9 The table below identifies the GP surgeries located within the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth5. The recommended GP to patient ratio is 1600 patients per one full time GP. 12.10 During the consultation on the Preferred Option, Public Health with support from the Warwickshire Observatory will be able to map the closest GP surgeries to the development sites and identify where the pinch points will be in terms of capacity to deliver health services to an increasing local population. 12.11 When considering the impact of population growth (as a result of development) on local GP capacity, it is also necessary to consider the physical capacity of the surgery in terms of building space. Scoping work will be required with local GP’s affected by developments, to determine any capital costs of expanding practices. 12.12 The table below demonstrates the pressure the local GP’s are already under in terms of over subscribed patient lists.
5 Data supplied on 14/12/12.
39 GP GP:Patient Practice Spare Practice Name Town Males Females List size Nos.6 Ratio Capacity capacity RedRoofsSurgery Nuneaton 10 7,650 7,900 15,550 1,555 16,000 450 ArburyMedicalCentre Nuneaton 6 4,770 4,827 9,597 1,600 9,600 3 ChapelEndSurgery Nuneaton 1 1,303 1,158 2,461 2,461 1,600 -861 The Surgery Tamworth ------Galley Common Medical Centre Nuneaton ------BedworthhealthCentre Bedworth 6 6,827 6,875 13,702 2,284 9,600 -4,102 ManorCourtSurgery Nuneaton 5 4,478 4,529 9,007 1,801 8,000 -1,007 57 Leicester Road Bedworth 1 1,343 1,132 2,475 2,475 1,600 -875 Bracebridge Street Surgery Nuneaton 1 915 836 1,751 1,751 1,600 -151 Bracebridge Street Surgery Nuneaton ------GrangeMedicalCentre Nuneaton 7 5,124 5,321 10,445 1,492 11,200 755 Riversley Road Surgery Nuneaton 3 2,395 2,201 4,596 1,532 4,800 204 TheSurgery Nuneaton ------Bedworth Health Centre Bedworth 3 3,098 3,127 6,225 2,075 4,800 -1,425 Old Mill Surgery Nuneaton 5 5,257 5,410 10,667 2,133 8,000 -2,667 Stockingford Medical Centre Nuneaton 1 1,461 1,334 2,795 2,795 1,600 -1,195 The Chaucers Surgery Nuneaton 1 1,441 1,373 2,814 2,814 1,600 -1,214
6 The information provided does not indicate whether a GP is full or part time, for the purpose of this report an assumption has been made that they are full time. It is likely that this is an overestimation when in fact some of these GP’s will be part time or locums.
40 GP GP:Patient Practice Spare Practice Name Town Males Females List size Nos.6 Ratio Capacity capacity Bulkington Surgery Bulkington 2 2,576 2,731 5,307 2,654 3,200 -2,107 Woodlands Surgery Bedworth 1 1,504 1,544 3,048 3,048 1,600 -1,448 ChanceryLaneSurgery Nuneaton 3 2,820 2,706 5,526 1,842 4,800 -726 RamsdenAvenueClinic Nuneaton ------18RugbyRoad Bulkington 3 1,668 1,669 3,337 1,112 4,800 1,463 HealthCentre Bedworth ------88aQueensRoad Nuneaton 1 1,326 1,379 2,705 2,705 1,600 -1,105 10 Camphill Road Nuneaton 1 1,138 1,055 2,193 2,193 1,600 -593 The Old Cole House Bedworth 1 1,339 1,345 2,684 2,684 1,600 -1,084 Camp Hill GP Led HealthCentre Nuneaton 4 1,468 1,751 3,219 805 6,400 3,181 66 59,901 60,203 120,104 1,820 105,600 -14,504
41 Opticians
Asda Vision Centre Boots Opticians Bulkington Eye Clinic Bulkington Surgery Dollond & Aitchison Hayward Opticians Lancaster & Thorpe Ltd M J Rice Opticians Smith & Varley Specsavers Opticians *2 St Nicholas Park Eye Clinic Vision Express (UK) Ltd Whitehouse Opticians W I Hooke Opticians
Pharmacies
Asda Pharmacy Boots Local Boots Local Boots Local Boots The Chemist Boots the Chemist Botterills Pharmacy Co-operative Pharmacy Deakins Chemist Village Pharmacy Garchays Chemist Ltd Kasli Pharmacy Lister Chemists Lloyds Pharmacy Lloyds Pharmacy Lloyds Pharmacy Lloyds Pharmacy Magson Pharmacy No 8 Pharmacy Ltd Pharmacy Republic Primary Care Pharmacy Skeltons Chemists Ltd Superdrug Pharmacy Tesco Pharmacy Vithlani Limited Vithlani Ltd WM Brown Chemist
42 George Eliot Hospital
12.13 The Borough hosts George Eliot hospital which serves the Borough is terms of emergency medical needs. The Hospital currently has the following vision and objectives:
12.13.1 Vision: “To EXCEL at patient care”
12.13.2 Core value pledges:
Effective open communication Excellence in everything we do Challenge but support Expect respect and dignity Local health that inspires confidence 12.13.3 Core objectives:
Consistently deliver high quality care in a safe environment Enhance patient experience by providing local care tailored to the individual needs of the patient Develop partnership arrangements to promote and deliver a comprehensive range of value for money integrated services to protect and improve the health of the local community Empower, develop and support our staff to encourage positive leadership at every level Maintain financial stability, hit all agreed targets and satisfy our regulators 12.14 The Council will continue to work with officers from the Hospital to ensure impacts of the Borough Plan growth are appropriately accounted for.
Fit for purpose
12.15 The Warwickshire Joint Strategic Needs Assessment assesses health issues within the Borough and as set above Public Health are prioritising obesity and alcohol. These two issues are also reflected within the Borough Plan. In terms of facility provision the Council have sought to gain some clarity from its health partners but at this stage no suitable response has been provided. Therefore it is important the Council continue seeking detailed responses and work closely with the CCG and Public Health.
12.16 Prior to the publication of this draft IDP the Council received some information from Public Health regarding their expectations around planning. This information goes beyond the work of this IDP, however for information purposes this has been included within Appendix D.
43 COMMUNITY
Definition
13.1 Across the Borough the Council and the County Council have responsibility for many different community services and buildings. At this stage of the IDP the following categories of provision in Council ownership have been identified:
Community Provision Type Quantity Libraries and Information Centres 7 Museum and Art Galleries 1 Civic Hall 1 Children’s centres 7
Current position
Libraries
13.2 Within the borough there is a network of 6 libraries in the following locations:
Bedworth Heath Honesty Library (community run) Bedworth Library Bulkington Community Library (community run) Camp Hill Community Library (community run) Nuneaton Library Stockingford Library Keresley Library (community run)
13.3 There is also a mobile library service which stops in Ash Green, Attleborough and Bedworth.
Museum and Art Gallery
13.4 The Museum and Art Gallery is located in Riversley Park, Nuneaton. The museum and gallery has permanent displays of art and social history as well as a temporary exhibitions programme. The museum and gallery provides a range of activities, events and lunchtime talks.
Civic Hall
13.5 The Civic Hall, located in Bedworth, is a multi-purpose entertainment venue providing facilities for a wide range of activities, from performance arts to live music, dance and drama. It has a 745 seat main auditorium as well as gallery space, meeting/conference rooms, a bar and bistro, coffee bar and small hall.
44 Fit for purpose
13.6 It is acknowledged that within the different communities and localities of the Borough that many private and community owned and managed facilities exist. The current IDP analysis focuses on Council owned facilities, as the Council has greater influence upon these through its assets management programmes and priorities. As the IDP process develops, the broadening of scope to include non council owned facilities will be investigated.
Standards and triggers
13.7 Further work is being undertaken to identify standards and triggers for community service provision.
Targets
13.8 At this stage no targets have been identified.
Future delivery programme
13.9 The growth brought by the Borough Plan will increase demand for and patronage of community facilities. Through the progression of the Borough Plan it is important the housing and population growth locations are considered and factored into to future plans. The IDP process will facilitate this.
Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
13.10 Different community facilities have varying catchments and spheres of influence upon the population of the Borough. Through the identification of locations for growth, continuous negotiation through the IDP process with relevant infrastructure providers can identify and create opportunities for new community infrastructure facilities and funding.
EMERGENCY SERVICES: AMBULANCE
Definition
14.1 The West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust serves a population of 5.4 million people over an area of around 5,000 square miles that is made up of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and the Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country conurbation.
14.2 The Trust has a budget of over £180 million per annum, employs approximately 4,100 staff and operates from over 50 ambulance stations and other bases across the region. The average age of the fleet is under
45 five years old and comprises over 800 vehicles including ambulances, response cars, non-emergency ambulances and specialist vehicles.
Current position
14.3 There are two Emergency Operations Centres taking around 2,700 emergency 999 calls each day. In 2010/2011 the Trust responded to 805,000 emergency and urgent incidents and completed 850,000 non- emergency patient journeys. It also provides emergency preparedness services, special operations and some primary care services. These core services are supported through a range of clinical and corporate functions.
14.4 The Trust is supported by around 1,000 volunteers who have been trained to assist in the delivery of services.
Standards and Future delivery programme
14.5 West Midlands Ambulance Service Annual Report and Financial Review 2011-2012 sets out performance against 999 call response times. Ambulances are dispatched in response to 999 emergency calls based on the clinical need of the patient. The calls are prioritised according to the serious of the patient’s condition as follows:
14.6 The system measuring performance was introduced on 1st April 2011. Under that system 999 calls are now categorised as either ‘Red’ or ‘Green’ calls:-
Red 1: responses are in respect of immediate life threatening calls – eg respiratory or cardiac arrest. Red 2: responses relate to other life threatening calls – eg chest pain, severe breathing problems. Green 2: responses relate to less serious, non-life threatening calls.
14.7 Standards for Red calls are set nationally; those for Green calls are set by local commissioners.
14.8 The Trust’s performance in the Borough between 2011-2012 is as follows:
2011-2012 Red1 Red 2 Green 2 Coventry & Warwickshire 76.8% 97.7% 97.6% Target 75% 75% 95%
14.9 The Five Year Plan (June 2011) sets out a future delivery programme for the Trust. The Trust’s vision is to “deliver the right patient care, in the right place, at the right time, through a skilled and committed workforce
46 in partnership with local health economies”. The vision is supported by the following strategic objectives:
Achieve Quality and Excellence Accurately assess need and direct resources Establish market position as an Emergency Healthcare Provider Work in Partnership
Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
14.10 As the housing and employment growth brought through the Borough Plan develops, continuing negotiation through the IDP process needs to develop so that effective ambulance service provision is planned for throughout the Borough.
EMERGENCY SERVICES: FIRE AND RESCUE
Definition
15.1 Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service have the responsibility for the provision of fire and rescue coverage for the 5 Warwickshire boroughs/districts of Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Rugby and Nuneaton & Bedworth. The services vision is “protecting the community and making Warwickshire a safer place to live” by “keeping the public safe”, “keeping fire fighters safe” and “doing our very best”.
Current position
15.2 Within the borough there is one “whole time shift ” fire station on Newtown Road, Nuneaton with four bays two fire appliances and an Incident Response unit (IRU) and one “Retained Duty System” fire station on Park Road, Bedworth with two bays , one fire appliance and one 4x4 Small Fires Unit (SFU) . The practical training part of WFRS’s Training and Department Centre is located on Newtown Road, Nuneaton and its Incident Command Training facility is located on Leicester Road, Bedworth.
Standards and Future delivery programme
15.3 The Integrated Risk and Management Plan 2011-2013 Interim Review (September 2011) states that analysis of the service’s preventative work highlights that they should be targeting resources for maximum impact. The service will therefore look at how resources can be re-balanced to ensure appropriate resources are allocated to public safety, business safety and fire fighter safety.
15.4 The service will always maintain a focus on responding to emergency incidents as a priority. They will move away from targets and in the
47 future will focus on outcomes for the community – particularly in fire safety in the home. Success should be measured by the desired outcome – fewer fire deaths and injuries in the home or workplace.
Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
15.5 As the housing and employment growth brought through the Borough Plan develops, continued consultation with the Fire and Rescue Service will ensure that an acceptable level of service is maintained across the borough. This will be influenced by the need for the Fire and Rescue Service to balance resources in a proportionate manner across Warwickshire.
EMERGENCY SERVICES: POLICE
Definition
16.1 Warwickshire Police Authority has the responsibility for the provision of policing for the 4 Warwickshire boroughs/districts of Warwick, Stratford- Upon-Avon, Rugby and Nuneaton & Bedworth. These districts/boroughs are policed by 33 Safer Neighbourhood Teams. Warwickshire Police’s vision is “protecting our communities together”, by using all its resources to reduce death, injury, loss and distress. They focus efforts against those who cause the most harm and on areas of the county most affected by crime and disorder. With communities and partners they deliver the maximum protection possible and work to increase public trust and confidence. Strategic alliance with West Mercia Police
16.2 In June 2011, Warwickshire Police Authority agreed that policing services across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Warwickshire and Worcestershire are to be delivered more efficiently and effectively in the future following the agreement of a strategic alliance with West Mercia Police Authority. A Strategic Alliance will enable both forces to meet the challenges of reducing policing budgets and provide greater operational and organisational resilience.
Current position
16.3 There are nine Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Safer Neighbourhood Teams as follows:
Nuneaton North Nuneaton West Nuneaton South Nuneaton East Nuneaton Central Nuneaton Town Centre
48 Bedworth West Bedworth East Bedworth Town Centre
16.4 Safer Neighbourhood Teams focus on providing a dedicated support and resolution role where the team, working with partner agencies and individuals within the community, indentifying and solving issues and concerns that affect their neighbourhood. For example identifying and tackling those who are responsible for causing harm within their community through antisocial behaviour.
16.5 Supporting the Safer Neighbourhood Teams a Neighbourhood Protection Team has been established to provide a dedicated countywide resource to deal with priority issues in neighbourhoods. This team supports problem-solving plans and is instrumental in managing offenders who are believed to be active within communities. The Neighbourhood Protection Team also forms part of the Enhanced Policing Initiative that operates at weekends across many of the county’s town centres, where additional resources support regular patrols with the aim of reducing violent crime and dealing with other night time economy issues.
16.6 The Neighbourhood Protection Teams also includes Community Protection officers and staff who will deliver a countrywide service for: Crime reduction Architectural liaison Drugs intervention Working with watch scheme organisers Firearms and licensing administration Licensing Camera enforcement Road safety Schools liaison
16.7 Also a countywide level the Incident Resolution Team provides the resources to respond and manage incidents of crime, disorder and road incidents throughout the force area.
Standards and Future delivery programme
16.8 The Policing Plan 2011-2014 sets out the following policing priorities for the Borough: Violent crime – focusing on domestic abuse, alcohol related violence and young people as both offenders and victims of crime. Anti-social behaviour – focusing on youth and alcohol related ASB and small deliberate nuisance fires. Also a continued focus on perceptions of Anti Social Behaviour (ASB). Domestic burglary – focus to be given to high risk areas and on measures to counter repeat burglaries.
49 Cross cutting issues: o Drugs & alcohol – targeting violent crime and youth related ASB o Community cohesion – focus to be given to targeting educational and preventative work at vulnerable groups o Offender management o Public perceptions of crime and ASB
Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
16.9 The IDP process will continue to develop to ensure that future policing and investment matches strategic growth in housing and employment brought by the Borough Plan. Further consultation on growth locations is needed to pin point needs and solutions.
OPEN SPACE AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORKS
Definition
17.1 Green Infrastructure is a network of multi functional green space, both new and existing, both rural and urban, which supports the natural and ecological processes and is integral to the health and quality of life of sustainable communities.
17.2 It is important to note that green infrastructure considers both public and private assets. Green infrastructure can be considered both public and private assets. Green infrastructure can be considered in a spatial dimension, in the context of links/corridors at a conceptual/thematic level e.g. sustainable living, as individual elements within sites such as trees and their contribution to shading and cooling, and as part of wildlife corridors.
17.3 The multi functional character of Green infrastructure means that it also considers cultural as well as landscape and ecological assets/habitats, along with concepts such as sustainable water and resource management and use of river corridors and floodplains for amenity green space, and biodiversity, in addition to positive benefits to human health and mental well-being.
Current position
17.4 The Sub-Regional Green Infrastructure Strategy 2011 (TEP Consultants) concludes that the Borough is deficient in accessible sub- regional GI sites. The strategy identifies for GI priorities for the sub- region, the National Forest to Cotswolds link being the most relevant for the Borough. The link is a new north/south walking and cycling route to link the main cities and towns in the sub-region (Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford Upon Avon) with two
50 significant areas of countryside, whilst also providing a useful commuter link between the settlements.
17.5 The Open Space Assessment 2011 (Jones Plus Ltd) report provides a quantitative and qualitative open space audit of sites of 0.2ha and above of various open space typologies, in line with the extant Assessing Needs and Opportunities – A Companion Guide to PPG17.
Accessible Natural Green Space Standard
Scale of Size Distance Deficiency Where Provision threshold Subregional Sitesor Within 10km Yes Boroughwide habitats over 500ha County Sitesor Within 5km Yes Boroughwide habitats over 100ha District Sites or Within 2km Yes Bulkington, habitats Keresley, Ash over 20ha Green and Neals Green Neighbourhood Sites or Within 300m Yes Specific locations sites habitats in Bulkington, over 2ha Bedworth, Keresley, Ash Green, Neals Green, Stockingford, Weddington, St Nicolas and Whitestone
Quantity of Open Space
Type of Provision Deficiency Where Parks and Gardens Yes Arbury, Galley Common, Weddington and Whitestone Natural and Semi-Natural Yes Bede, Heath and St Nicolas, Green Space Attleborough, Bar Pool, Bulkington, Kingswood and Whitestone Green Corridors Yes Bulkington, Keresley, Ash Green and Neals Green OutdoorSports Yes SpecificlocationsinBulkington, Bedworth, Keresley, Ash Green, Neals Green, Stockingford, Weddington, St Nicolas and Whitestone AmenityGreenSpace Yes Abbey,Attleborough,Bede
51 Exhall and Poplar Children and Young Yes All wards People Allotments Yes Bedworth, Bulkington Cemeteries, Disused Yes Churchyards and Other Burial Grounds
17.6 The quality of open space varies across the Borough. There are specific issues concerning:
The variability of play provision in parks and gardens; A lack of basic amenities on natural and semi-natural green space; A lack of street furniture and signage for green corridors; Council maintained outdoor sports pitches are overused and lack basic facilities.
Standards and triggers
17.7 The Government’s White Paper ‘The Natural Choice: Securing the value of nature (DEFRA, 2011) defines green infrastructure as:
17.8 A term used to refer to the living network of green spaces, water and other environmental features in both urban and rural areas. It is often used in an urban context to cover benefits provided by trees, parks, gardens, road verges, allotments, cemeteries, woodlands, rivers and wetlands. In a rural context, it might refer to the use of farmland, woodland, wetlands, or other natural features to provide services such as flood protection, carbon storage or water purification. Green infrastructure maintains critical ecological links between town and country.
17.9 The National Planning Policy Framework points to a strategic approach to plan positively to create, protect, enhance and manage networks of biodiversity and green infrastructure.
17.10 The Open Space Strategy (2012) identifies the following local standards for open space:
52 Future delivery programme
17.11 The key messages from the Green Infrastructure Plan 2009 (Land Use Consultants) are:
Landscape and biodiversity – Place and landscape as the integrator – the starting point for planning for multi-functionality. Climate Change Adaptation – Providing greater resilience for the environment in the face of climate change, and providing opportunities for responsible travel choices. Community and socio economic – Providing accessible recreational and educational green space resources for every age and social age group; restating communities’ historic links to their landscapes.
17.12 Landscape zones are as suggested as a framework for Green Infrastructure. The following zones are identified:
Forest of Arden landscape enhancement zone for conservation, wider accessibility and greater resilience for this diverse historic landscape. Post industrial discovery zone for understanding, accessing and enjoying the Borough’s post industrial geological heritage. Urban waterways and wetland zone for restating the town’s relationship with its landscape and its strategic corridors (rivers and canals) and for creating connections for people and wildlife. Urban greening zone for creating spaces for people and wildlife in town centres and creating microclimates with urban cooling to adapt to climate change. Strategic and local greenways and corridors for a linked network, accessible by all users, of radial routes between key greenspaces connecting townscape and landscape.
17.13 A range of projects were also identified in the Green Infrastructure Plan.
17.14 Following on from the Open Space Assessment, the Borough Council has put together an Open Space Strategy. This involves undertaking a strategic assessment of open space sites within the Borough to identify:
The spatial distribution of open spaces The quality, quantity and accessibility of sites The surplus and deficits in terms of quality, quantity and accessibility of sites The open spaces to be given priority for improvement and investment to meet standards
53 The locations where new open space is required to accompany new housing development. Need to ensure that open space is provided as part of housing development in the right places, of the right quantity and standards.
17.15 Identified a typology and hierarchy of sites:
Destination parks Community Parks Neighbourhood Parks Incidental Open Space Cemeteries Allotments
Key findings:
Quantity
There is more than 500 hectares of accessible green space in the Borough. Six acre standard (2.4 hectares per 1000 population) – an overall deficit given that there is only 2.06 hectares per 1000 population Accessible Natural Greenspace Standard (ANGST) sufficient at 2.24 hectares per 1000 population Comparable to average levels of provision across the West Midlands.
Quality
Adopted Green Flag standard. Destination Parks will be measured against this standard. Other parks will be managed in line with the principles of the Green Flag standard. No sites currently meet this standard Need to raise standards for all open spaces across the Borough.
Accessibility
Walking distances identified taking account of results of consultation on the Open Spaces Strategy All properties in the Borough will have access to a Community Park. To achieve this, the current deficiencies will be addressed by: o Improving and upgrading the following open spaces to create Community Parks at numerous locations across the Borough; o Providing new open space in Whitestone, the Longshoot and Bulkington.
54 Create and implement a publically accessible Green Network.
Support development applications where they help to create new wildlife habitats and corridors and new recreational links. Particularly where they address significant gaps in Green Infrastructure and its publically accessible ‘Green Network’.
Shadow Habitat Regulation Assessment
17.16 Mott MacDonald has undertaken a ‘shadow’ Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) on behalf of Nuneaton and Bedworth Council. A HRA identifies the likely impacts of implementing the Borough Plan on European protected sites, designated for their conservation value. The HRA specifically assesses whether the Borough plan will work against any conservation objectives set out for these sites and, where significant negative effects are likely, identified options which would avoid any potential damaging effects from the Borough Plan upon the protected site(s). The HRA identifies the following potential mitigation measures in relation to Ensors Pool:
Fencing off of water body access points to discourage or prevent swimming and fishing; Fencing off of water body access points to prevent dogs entering; and The construction of formal pathways and drainage to minimise the erosion of the land immediately adjacent to the water body and therefore minimising runoff and silt introduction into the water body; and Inclusion of an information board about the white-clawed crayfish population and measures required to ensure its favourable condition.
17.17 All of these mitigation measures need to be assessed in more detail as the HRA and Borough Plan are taken forward.
Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
17.18 The IDP process will continue to develop to ensure that the protection of green infrastructure and investment in its provision matches strategic growth in housing and employment brought by the Borough Plan. The specific standards required from new developments will need to agreed through the Borough Plan process, however it is noted new builds of a large scale or combinations of new builds in one area will need to take account of the 600m community park rationale. The three main destination parks are also expected to be impacted upon by the growth within the Borough due to their scale. Therefore it is expected that there will need to be appropriate mitigation/improvements made to these parks.
55 SPORT, LEISURE AND RECREATION
Definition
18.1 Sport, leisure and recreation infrastructure includes both indoor and outdoor facilities. Outdoor sports facilities contain a whole range of different facilities, including inter alia:
Tennis courts Bowling greens Sports pitches Golf courses Athletics tracks Multi-use games areas Children’s play areas Recreation grounds School and other institutional playing fields
18.2 Indoor sports facilities would tend to include sports centres and swimming pools.
Current position
Sports pitches and outdoor facilities
18.3 The playing pitch strategy (2010) identifies 151 pitches within the Borough as set out below:
18.4 However the report indicates that not all pitches are available for community use, when community availability is taken into account the figure alters to 111 pitches as set out below:
18.5 From a sports provision perspective the secured pitches are divided as follows:
56 18.6 The provision of all pitches in the Borough is illustrated below:
57 18.7 The provision of secured pitches in the Borough is illustrated below:
18.8 Other outdoor sports facilities include tennis, netball, bowls, athletics and golf. At this stage a sports facilities study needs to be finalised and the Council are working with Sport England in developing this work. However draft work to date has identified the following provision (as at August 2010) within the Borough:
Facility type Current number of facilities
Athletics Tracks 8 (lanes) Health & 331 Fitness (on sites with 20+ stations) (stations)
58 Facility type Current number of facilities
Indoor Tennis 0 (courts) Indoor Bowls 0 (rinks) Sports Halls 38 (courts) Swimming 3 pools (excluding schools)
Sports Clubs
18.9 The below table identifies sports clubs within the Borough:
Sport Clubs
Athletics Nuneaton Harriers Athletic Club
Nuneaton Triathlon club
U2 Track & Field Cricket Bedworth
Bulkington
Collycroft
Fillongley
Heckley
Khalifa Academy
Khalifa Sports
Newdigate
Stockingford
St Giles Church Dance groups Dance Craze
Jonstar School of Dancing
59 Sport Clubs
JVS performing arts
Nuneaton Dance centre
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Streetdance workshop
Strictly Dance Academy Football Senior mens
Atack
Attleborough Mills
Bedworth Conservative Club
Bedworth FC (using own pitch)
Bedworth Mount
Bedworth Travellers
Bulkington
Bull & Anchor
Bulls Head Wolvey
Camp
Chetwynd Arms
Collycroft Goose Athletic
Crew
Crown
Griff & Coton Manor
Hare and Hounds Nuneaton
Haunchwood
Jailhouse
60 Sport Clubs
Kellys Bar
Malt Shovel
Miners
Newdigate FC
Newdigate Sports
New Inn
Nuneaton Coton Liberal
Nuneaton Prince
Nuneaton Town FC (using own pitch)
Sporting Newman
Parade Sports
Park Utd
Stockingford Royal Oak
Stockingford Sports
The George FC
The Horseshoes
Wentworth Wanderers
Woodlands
Junior/Youth Boys
Attleborough Sports
Bedworth Eagles
Bedworth Utd Warriors
Bedworth Vipers
Bulkington Lions
61 Sport Clubs
Bulkington Sports Barracudas
Bulkington Sports Bullets
Bulkington Youth
Chetwynd Sharks
Chetwynd Youth
Frank Parkers
Grove Farm
Grove Farm Demons
Grove Farm Rangers
Hurricanes
Nuneaton Town
Weddington Thistle
Ladies:
Weddington Thistle Ladies Gymnastics Nuneaton Olympic Gymnastic club
Gyms Focus Fitness
Gym Heaven
Ladypace Nuneaton
Nuneaton and Bedworth Leisure Trust
Nuffield Health – Nuneaton Fitness and Wellbeing Centre
Three outdoor gyms have been installed
TLC The Ladies Club Martial Arts Akia Hino Kai-Ju-jutsu
American Kickboxing
62 Sport Clubs
Association of Traditional Martial Arts
Central Martial Arts
Combat and Exercise Centre
Gao Shan Karate
Health First
Heart of England Taekwondo
Jackson White Tae Kwon Do
Kuk Sool Won of Bedworth
Kuma Aikido
Nuneaton Club for Young People
Red Pheonix Judokwai Judo club
Ryuku Association
Sil Lum Kune
Wha Duc Lung Rugby Bedworth RFC
Coventry Welsh
Keresley RFC
Manor Court RFC
Nuneaton Old Edwardians
Nuneaton Rugby Football Club Swimming Bedworth Disabled Swimming Club
Nuneaton and Bedworth tennis club Tennis NuneatonLawntennisclub
63 Provision for children and young people
18.10 In addition to sporting facilities and sport clubs there is also play provision within the Borough. Formal leiasure facility provision for children and young people in the Borough includes:
Play areas Multi-use games areas (MUGAs) Skateboard parks Teenage shelters Informal kick about areas
18.11 The below extract is taken from the Council Open Space Strategy (2011) and illustrates the location and buffers around the Borough’s play provision.
64 Fit for purpose
18.12 The Playing Pitch Strategy (2010) identifies the following shortfalls in pitch provision:
Mini-soccer shortfall (5.4 pitches – peak time) junior football (23.3 pitches – peak time) 2.8 junior rugby pitches (2.8 – peak time) Shortfall in Hockey pitches
18.13 The report notes that it is possible to accommodate these shortfalls creatively by amending fixture timings or combining a number of larger pitches.
18.14 In relation to other sports the production of an Sports Facilities Study will seek to identify areas of shortfall.
Standards and triggers
18.15 In relation to Playing Pitches, the Strategy (2010) recommends that the requirements be reviewed alongside the development of the Borough Plan. The level of growth and location of growth will impact all varying requirements therefore this is something that will need to be kept under review.
Future Delivery programme
18.16 Plans focus on maintaining facilities and where possible seeking enhancements, it is likely that this will require the use of planning obligations. In relation to the Councils capital programme, the following play sites are to be refurbished (summer 2013):
Heckley Tiverton Drive Brewer Road
18.17 In addition a new facility is being established in Bermuda to replace an existing one in Cornish Crescent.
18.18 The Play Strategy identifies a need for all sites to be refurbished but only when grant funding or developer contributions become available
Ability for future infrastructure to meet growth aspirations
18.19 The work to date had indicated that there are already some shortfalls in provision. However further work needs to be undertaken to specifically identify the improvements that need to be incorporated within this Plan. From internal consultation and work with the Nuneaton and Bedworth Leisure Trust it has been possible to identify some initial potential areas for improvement and these are set out within the IDS.
65 CONCLUSION
19.1 At this stage there are a considerable number of data gaps in terms of understanding what improvements need to be made to the existing infrastructure as well as knowing what new infrastructure is needed. This is partly down to the stage of the Borough Plan, specifically most providers are unable to carry out detailed modelling of requirements until a decision on growth sites had been agreed. Consequently during the Preferred Option consultation stage the Council will be working closely with providers in trying to provide more specific information over infrastructure requirements. The other reason behind a lack of information relates to some providers not actively responding to information requests, again the Council will be seeking to obtain this information during the Preferred Option stage.
19.2 It is proposed that the following additions be added to the main text upon final completion of the IDP:
A sub section for each infrastructure category outline who is responsible for delivering the infrastructure required A summary of key issues for each sub infrastructure category.
19.3 However it is clear that there is a need for supporting infrastructure to deliver the Borough Plan, and the draft IDS (Appendix A) provides the ‘bones’ behind this information.
CONSULTATION QUESTIONS
Infrastructure Delivery Plan Question 1:
Are there any additional elements of infrastructure that need to be considered as part of this Plan?
Infrastructure Delivery Plan Question 2:
It is anticipated that the Infrastructure and Planning Delivery Group will be able to population the IDS in Appendix A. However are you able to provide any information that will assist in populating the table (see A.1)?
Infrastructure Delivery Plan Question 3:
Do you consider there to be anything missing from the table (see A.1) that need to be populated?
Infrastructure Delivery Plan Question 4:
Do you have any further information that will support the development of the IDP and IDS?
66 APPENDIX A – INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY SCHEDULE
A.1 It is proposed that as more detailed work is undertaken with Infrastructure provider the following format be set out within the IDS.
IDP Project IDP project Area/Site Scheme details Delivery Capital cost Funding source Responsible Risk and Reference Name Association period Agency Contingencies Individual site Identified project Which Specifically, what does When will the What is the What funding sources Who is the lead What reference name site(s) the the scheme cover. scheme be projected will be used to deliver agency measures are project commenced capital cost scheme in place to deal affects. and delivered. with risks and contingencies
A.2 However, given the information collected to date is broad in its assessment of sites it would mean that the table would have numerous blank elements. This is representative of the need to carry out further work with providers but also representative of the stage the Council are at with their infrastructure planning. Consequently the IDS is currently set out in themes and illustrates some of the key requirements as well as some of the key factors that need to be considered going forward.
67 Northern Sites Introduction
A.3 The northern site area has a capacity of 4866 dwellings (based on 40 dwellings per hectare), this is inclusive of the land illustrated in orange below.
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A.4 The proposal is for 3000 dwellings to be located within the above sites. The infrastructure information collected to date has been based on each individual site (see site selection technical paper)), and based on each individual site being built out in its entirety. As such this represents a worst case scenario, and given that it has been proposed that the sites above are not built out in entirety it could be the case that infrastructure requirements will not be as excessive as set out below. It should also be noted that all infrastructure providers have identified a need to undertake more robust assessments during Preferred Option consultation. This additional work will assist in providing more refined responses along with costings associated with infrastructure requirements.
68 A.5 Overall the northern sites require significant infrastructure improvements in order to bring forward the development. The need for road improvements as well as impact on Air Quality Management Areas is significant. The detailed work relating to air quality management as well as road improvements will need to be undertaken post Preferred Option, and specifically S- Paramics modelling will need to be carried out. The scenario (i.e. all of the Preferred Option sites) that has been identified has not been modelled previously, and therefore it is likely that Warwickshire County Council will use this as a basis for responding to the consultation. In addition to transport there are a number of wider infrastructure needs. Both Severn Trent and Western Power infrastructure needs will need to be developed further but are potentially significant. In relation to Western Power the need for a primary substation may mean the site comes forward towards the end of the Plan period. There are also a number of landscape constraints with the site, however given its reduced allocation the main issue will be to consider landscape mitigation. From an education perspective primary and secondary school provision may need to be incorporated. Parts of the site would require an exception test from a flood perspective, while there would also be a need for flooding mitigation to be undertaken on the site.
A.6 Of significant importance would be the need to ensure that development is not planned sporadically across the northern sites. By locating the 3000 within a more refined segment there is more likelihood that the growth will occur as well as limiting the overall need to infrastructure requirements.
A.7 As a final point to consider, only transport considerations have been given to PDA 10 (see site selection technical paper, but effectively this is the element of the parcel that is east of Higham Lane) due to its late submission.
Infrastructure requirements
Theme Northern sites Environment There is likely to be an increased impact on the canal towpath, particularly if development goes ahead in close proximity to the canal. The Canal Trust have indicated that they would be looking to secure contributions to maintain/upgrade the towpaths.
The Canal Trust have also indicated that they need to carry out further work on identifying the impact on moorings, culverts and weirs.
An SFRA Level 2 has been undertaken and there are sources of flood risk within the area. In some instances clear mitigation could be incorporated, in other instances an exception test would need to be carried out. Natural England recommend that impacts upon Local Wildlife and Geological Sites and any areas of Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland should be avoided. Local and Potential Wildlife Sites should not be adversely affected by development and will therefore need to be considered as part of Master planning.
Buffers for Local Wildlife Sites need to be considered as a constraint. Detailed species surveys need to be undertaken and there would be a cost for this.
Issues around biodiversity and habitats are indicated as diverse across the northern area. Depending upon the specific location of development within this site there is likely to be a need for habitat creation. Hedgerows will also need to be retained where possible.
Allotment provision/enhancement in this area has been identified as a requirement.
There are a number of potential Green Infrastructure improvements that can be made. These are:
4b Restore Landscape Structure to Nuneaton North As part of new development a framework for climate change adaptation, movement and wildlife corridors and visual mitigation and new green space.
5e New Green Track on Disused Railway Line North of Nuneaton Town Centre For walking and cycling
69 Theme Northern sites Connective features should be maintained, enhanced or created to link existing sites. Elements of the site should not be developed from a landscape perspective. This is particularly pertinent for most of PDA 2 (this is not actually included within the orange land set out above but is immediately east of the site, specifically the land west of the railway line west of the Weddington planning application site (planning application reference 030775). The remainder of the site will require consideration of landscape impacts as part of Master planning. A permitted development site is located to the south western part of the site which is adjacent to Judkins quarry. Any development in this area would require a stand off distance which needs to be confirmed.
Sand and gravel cover elements of the site, which could be extracted. Education Early years provision needs to be assessed in detail. In relation to school requirements costs are dependent upon the type and size of development - i.e. when assessing the potential pupil yield past development in the area and the individual mix of properties is reviewed. Linking sports and education facilities has potential to be explored.
It has been indicated that there would need for new primary school provision as well as secondary school provision.
Communities At the detailed Master planning or application stage lampposts should be designed so they can accommodate CCTV facilities.
Housing For all sites an affordable housing requirement is identified. Highways Warwickshire County Council has identified a number of potential road improvements that would be necessary to bring forward each of the site. These are identified below, to view additional information regarding the proposals, please see the 'transport assessment - road schemes' document.
There are up to sixteen transport schemes identified as being required if this site comes forward, they are:
- Northern Relief Road - Longshoot-Dodwells Dualling/Capacity Enhancements - Longshoot/Higham Roundabout link and junction improvements - Coton Arches roundabout signalisation/junction improvement - College St roundabout junction improvement - A444/Eliot Way Roundabout junction improvement - Walking/cycle links to Town Centre/Nuneaton Station - Croft Rd/Greenmoor Rd and Greenmoor/Heath End Road junction improvements - Coventry Rd link Rd - Walking/Cycle Links to Bermuda Station - Virtual P&R and Bermuda - Bermuda Sustainable Transport Bridge - Town Centre Improvements - Sustainable Transport Contributions - Higham Lane Roundabout Improvements - A4254 Eastern Corridor Improvements and Eastern Relief Road.
In addition there are some aspirational schemes identified which are:
- Link from Greenmoor Rd to Walsingham Dr & junction upgrades - A4254/A47 – Gipsy lane/Bulkington Lane Link Rd - M6 J3 Potential Improvements
70 Theme Northern sites It should be noted that 3000 dwellings has not been modelled to the north, and therefore the above could be a worst case scenario.
Leisure There is a need to determine sports requirements, however if there is a need for a new leisure centre this would cost between £10 and £12 million, possible funding sources include National Governing Bodies and Sport England. Additional car parking will be required at Pingles and Etone at a cost of £1,200-£1,500 per space, 50 to 100 spaces will be needed.
Dry sports and all weather activities could be catered for at Etone Sports Centre, however wet provision is an issue.
There is likely to be an impact on Pingles from a capacity perspective therefore this may need extending.
Opportunity for joint facility with Hinckley and Bosworth for swimming and gym facilities.
Opportunity for joint facility with education.
Need for additional/enhanced community parks. Additional facilities and teaching space would be needed. It is considered that it would not be possible to accommodate any additional facilities within the existing museum building. A feasibility study is required and funding needs to be identified.
Public The level of provision will need to be proportional to the level of growth. There will be issues if the levels of growth exceed road capacity. Increased traffic levels will impact Services on emergency response times. There is no direct funding for physical infrastructure, therefore funding will need to be sought through appropriate avenues.
Development in this location will create the greatest impact on the A5, it is one of the 15 ‘Hot Routes’ in Warwickshire although MIRA improvements should have some level of ripple effect. Therefore as part of transport improvements this will need to be factored in.
Dependant upon the location of the 3000 dwellings there may need to be improvement to Higham Land and St. Nicolas Park due to increased risk of collisions. Public In certain parts of the site land remediation would be necessary, the cost and techniques would be dependant upon remediation required. Protection
Utilities Hydraulic modelling is necessary to identify the specific requirements and costs associated with mitigation for all sites.
Weddington sewage pumping station may need to be upgraded due to capacity issues. It is considered that development of this site would result in a medium impact on sewage infrastructure.
New substations will be required if these sites were developed, however their provision is not considered prohibitive to development in terms of cost or land take.
The existing substation serving this area is likely to be requiring reinforcement, although splitting maybe an option rather than providing a primary substation. If a primary substation is needed to delivery of the site maybe long term.
71 Arbury Introduction
A.8 The Arbury site area has a capacity of 2052 dwellings, this is inclusive of the land illustrated in orange below.
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A.9 The proposal is for 1000 dwellings to be located within the above area. The infrastructure information collected to date has been based on the site being developed in its entirety. As such this represents a worst case scenario, and given that it has been proposed that the site above is not built out in entirety it could be the case that infrastructure requirements will not be as excessive as set out below. It should also be noted that all infrastructure providers have identified a need to undertake more robust assessments during Preferred Option consultation. This additional work will assist in providing more refined responses along with costings associated with infrastructure requirements.
A.10 Overall the key infrastructure findings identify a need for a range of infrastructure. There is significant need for an access/distributor road to open up the site. This is considered a pre requisite of bringing forward the site, although will obviously impact upon the ability to deliver wider infrastructure. There are a number of landscape constraints with the site, however given its reduced allocation the main issue will be to consider landscape mitigation. Depending upon the location of development there is a need for coal shafts to be capped as part of any development. From
72 an education perspective primary and secondary school provision may need to be incorporated. Parts of the site would require an exception test from a flood perspective, while there would also be a need for flooding mitigation to be undertaken on the site.
Infrastructure requirements
Theme Arbury Environment There are 2 coal shafts in this area that would require further assessment and potentially require capping.
An SFRA Level 2 has been undertaken and there are sources of flood risk within the area. In some instances clear mitigation could be incorporated, in other instances an exception test would need to be carried out. Natural England recommend that impacts upon Local Wildlife and Geological Sites and any areas of Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland should be avoided. Local and Potential Wildlife Sites should not be adversely affected by development and will therefore need to be considered as part of Master planning.
Buffers for Local Wildlife Sites need to be considered as a constraint. Detailed species surveys need to be undertaken and there would be a cost for this.
Allotment provision/enhancement in this area has been identified as a requirement.
There are a number of potential Green Infrastructure improvements that can be made. These are:
1a Woodland Management To enhance the Forest of Arden landscape
1b Arbury Gateway Park Parkland restoration and enhancement to bring the countryside into the town and link to Bermuda Lakes and wetlands beyond.
5b Arden and Arbury Way Link Arbury Estate and long distance routes such as Centenary Way, Hartshill Hayes and to North Arden way (part of Nuneaton peri-urban radial urban greenway)
5d New Peri-Urban Nuneaton Radial Greenway Walking and cycling route with radial routes of the main route to connect to main greenspace sites and wider network such as Coventry Way and Heart of England Way. Connective features should be maintained, enhanced or created to link existing sites. Elements of the site should not be developed from a landscape perspective. In particular land at Harefield Road/Centenary Way should not be developed. In addition the two smaller, detached parcels of land to the south and west off the main site should not be brought forward. The remainder of the site will require consideration of landscape impacts as part of Master planning.
Partly underlain by Eturia Marl, although this is not identified as a constraint.
Education Early years provision needs to be assessed in detail. In relation to school requirements costs are dependent upon the type and size of development - i.e. when assessing the potential pupil yield past development in the area and the individual mix of properties is reviewed. Linking sports and education facilities has potential to be explored.
Additional primary and secondary school provision are required in this area.
Communities At the detailed Master planning or application stage lampposts should be designed so they can accommodate CCTV facilities.
73 Theme Arbury Housing For all sites an affordable housing requirement is identified.
Highways Warwickshire County Council has identified a number of potential road improvements that would be necessary to bring forward each of the site. These are identified below, to view additional information regarding the proposals, please see the 'transport assessment - road schemes' document.
There are up to eleven transport schemes identified as being required if this site comes forward, they are:
- Coton Arches roundabout signalisation/junction improvement - College St roundabout junction improvement - A444/Eliot Way Roundabout junction improvement - Walking/Cycle Links to Town Centre/Nuneaton Station - Croft Rd/Greenmoor Rd and Greenmoor/Heathend Rd junction improvements (it should be noted that this scheme may not always be required, this will depend upon which other sites come forward). - Virtual P&R and Bermuda - Bermuda Sustainable Transport Bridge - Town Centre Improvements - Sustainable Transport Contributions - Arbury Rd-A444 Link Rd - Arbury Rd junction Improvements
In addition there are some aspirational schemes identified which are:
- Link from Heathend Rd to Walsingham Dr & junction upgrades - Link from Greenmoor Rd to Walsingham Dr & junction upgrades Leisure There is a need to determine sports requirements, however if there is a need for a new leisure centre this would cost between £10 and £12 million, possible funding sources include National Governing Bodies and Sport England. Additional car parking will be required at Pingles and Etone at a cost of £1,200-£1,500 per space, 50 to 100 spaces will be needed.
Not enough wet provision, and dry sports at capacity.
Potential to improve facilities at the Academy and linkage to be made with new schools to joined up facilities.
Substantial impact on Pingles, Etone and Riversley Park.
Would complement Bermuda Park development as long as integrated. Additional facilities and teaching space would be needed. It is considered that it would not be possible to accommodate any additional facilities within the existing museum building. A feasibility study is required and funding needs to be identified. Public The level of provision will need to be proportional to the level of growth. There will be issues if the levels of growth exceed road capacity. Increased traffic levels will impact Services on emergency response times. There is no direct funding for physical infrastructure, therefore funding will need to be sought through appropriate avenues.
Public In certain parts of the site land remediation would be necessary, the cost and techniques would be dependant upon remediation required. Protection
74 Theme Arbury Public There are no identified concerns with development in this area. transport Utilities Hydraulic modelling is necessary to identify the specific requirements and costs associated with mitigation for all sites.
Foul sewage is likely to drain to the northern part of the site. If this site is developed it is considered that infrastructure requirements are likely to be medium-high
New substations will be required if these sites were developed, however their provision is not considered prohibitive to development in terms of cost or land take.
75 Gipsy Lane Introduction
A.11 The Gipsy Lane site area has a capacity of 575 dwellings, this is inclusive of the land illustrated in orange below.
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A.12 The proposal is to develop the site for 518 dwellings. The infrastructure providers have provided information based on completely developing the site and therefore this is considered to be a comparatively accurate indication of infrastructure needs for the site. It should also be noted that all infrastructure providers have identified a need to undertake more robust assessments during Preferred Option consultation. This additional work will assist in providing more refined responses along with costings associated with infrastructure requirements.
A.13 Overall there is a need for a variety of infrastructure improvements on the site. Of significance is the need for an access/distributor road. Given the sites proximity to proposed employment land allocations this access road would link particularly well as a strategic development. The other significant issue on the site relates to foul sewage, and the impact on Severn Trent’s infrastructure could be significant. Consequently during Preferred Option consultation there is a need to work closely with Severn Trent to establish clear costings by undertaking hydraulic
76 modelling. There is a need for flooding mitigation to be undertaken on the site. Parts of the site would require an exception test from a flood perspective, while there would also be a need for flood mitigation to be undertaken on the site. Infrastructure requirements Theme Gipsy Lane Environment An SFRA Level 2 has been undertaken and there are sources of flood risk within the area. In some instances clear mitigation could be incorporated, in other instances an exception test would need to be carried out. Natural England recommend that impacts upon Local Wildlife and Geological Sites and any areas of Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland should be avoided. Local and Potential Wildlife Sites should not be adversely affected by development and will therefore need to be considered as part of Master planning.
Buffers for Local Wildlife Sites need to be considered as a constraint. Detailed species surveys need to be undertaken and there would be a cost for this.
Allotment provision/enhancement in this area has been identified as a requirement. There are a number of potential Green Infrastructure improvements that can be made. These are:
2c Enhance Canal Towpath to Nuneaton South To link the floodplain parklands and wetland sites from. Priority section to enhance access from Marston Lane to Hawkesbury.
2e Griff Quarry Site for potential nature reserve providing low key public access with a new link along the old Griff canal corridor.
3b Floodplain Parklands A linked network of wetland spaces to conserve and enhance habitat, create natural play space and improve paths and cycle routes
3c Urban River Corridor A new green way along the River Anker from Hartshill to Nuneaton rail and bus stations and reconnecting to the south via an urban green zone.
3d Restore and Enhance River Edges in George Eliot and Riversley Parks Through changes in vegetation management so the river becomes the primary focus.
5f Improve Urban Greenways in Nuneaton and Bedworth Town Centres Improved signage, accessibility, legibility and urban greening.
Connective features should be maintained, enhanced or created to link existing sites. The site is elevated and therefore this will need to be considered as part of Master planning. There is presence of sand and gravel within the site which could be extracted.
Education Early years provision needs to be assessed in detail. In relation to school requirements costs are dependent upon the type and size of development - i.e. when assessing the potential pupil yield past development in the area and the individual mix of properties is reviewed. Linking sports and education facilities has potential to be explored.
It has been indicated that existing primary and secondary schools (Whitestone Infant, Chetwynd Junior, George Eliot Secondary) within the area have capacity to expand.
Communities At the detailed Master planning or application stage lampposts should be designed so they can accommodate CCTV facilities.
Housing For all sites an affordable housing requirement is identified.
77 Theme Gipsy Lane Highways Warwickshire County Council has identified a number of potential road improvements that would be necessary to bring forward each of the site. These are identified below, to view additional information regarding the proposals, please see the 'transport assessment - road schemes' document.
There are nine transport schemes identified as being required if this site comes forward, they are:
- Coton Arches roundabout signalisation/junction improvement - College St roundabout junction improvement - A444/Eliot Way Roundabout junction improvement - Coventry Rd/PDA 3 link Rd - Walking/Cycle Links to Bermuda Station - Virtual P&R and Bermuda - Bermuda Sustainable Transport Bridge - Town Centre Improvements - Sustainable Transport Contributions Leisure There is a need to determine sports requirements, however if there is a need for a new leisure centre this would cost between £10 and £12 million, possible funding sources include National Governing Bodies and Sport England. Additional car parking will be required at Pingles and Etone at a cost of £1,200-£1,500 per space, 50 to 100 spaces will be needed.
Dry sports and all weather activities could be catered for at Etone Sports Centre, however wet provision is an issue.
There is likely to be an impact on Pingles from a capacity perspective therefore this may need extending.
Contribution to open space could result in improvements to facilities and upgrading open space.
Additional facilities and teaching space would be needed. It is considered that it would not be possible to accommodate any additional facilities within the existing museum building. A feasibility study is required and funding needs to be identified.
Strain on the outreach service will need to be mitigated.
Public The level of provision will need to be proportional to the level of growth. There will be issues if the levels of growth exceed road capacity. Increased traffic levels will impact Services on emergency response times. There is no direct funding for physical infrastructure, therefore funding will need to be sought through appropriate avenues.
The feeder junctions off Coventry Road and Bulkington Road will need to be improved.
Public Large elements of the site would require remediation, the cost and techniques would be dependant upon remediation required. Protection Utilities Hydraulic modelling is necessary to identify the specific requirements and costs associated with mitigation for all sites.
Foul sewage is likely to drain to the north and east of the site. If this site is developed it is considered that infrastructure requirements are likely to be medium-high.
New substations will be required if these sites were developed, however their provision is not considered prohibitive to development in terms of cost or land take. Hospital Lane Introduction
78 A.14 The Hospital Lane site area has a capacity of 676 dwellings, this is inclusive of the land illustrated in orange below.
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A.15 The proposal is to develop the site out in its entirety. The infrastructure providers have provided information based on completely developing the site and therefore this is considered to be a comparatively accurate indication of infrastructure needs for the site. It should also be noted that all infrastructure providers have identified a need to undertake more robust assessments during Preferred Option consultation. This additional work will assist in providing more refined responses along with costings associated with infrastructure requirements.
A.16 Overall there is a need for a variety of infrastructure improvements on the site. Unlike most other sites considered there do not appear to be significant transport requirements with bringing this site forward. However, as with the Gipsy Lane site the impact on Severn Trent’s infrastructure could be significant. Consequently during Preferred Option consultation there is a need to work closely with Severn Trent to establish clear costings by undertaking hydraulic modelling. The need for education provision maybe significant, a need for a primary school has been identified, however there is uncertainty over secondary school provision.
Infrastructure requirements
79 Theme Hospital Lane Environment From a flood perspective the site does not include any land that would be required to incorporate an exception test. There is some flood risk on the site that would require mitigation.
Natural England recommend that impacts upon Local Wildlife and Geological Sites and any areas of Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland should be avoided. Local and Potential Wildlife Sites should not be adversely affected by development and will therefore need to be considered as part of Master planning.
Buffers for Local Wildlife Sites need to be considered as a constraint. Detailed species surveys need to be undertaken and there would be a cost for this.
The Eastern corner of the site would require protection and enhancement from a biodiversity perspective.
The Green Infrastructure Study does not indicate specific improvements. However through discussion with Parks and Countryside there are a number of connective Green Infrastructure Improvements that could be made to the site. Anderton Park is identified as a location for improvement. Connective features should be maintained, enhanced or created to link existing sites. The site will require consideration of landscape impacts as part of Master planning. There is presence of sand and gravel within the site which could be extracted.
Education Early years provision needs to be assessed in detail. In relation to school requirements costs are dependent upon the type and size of development - i.e. when assessing the potential pupil yield past development in the area and the individual mix of properties is reviewed. Linking sports and education facilities has potential to be explored.
Primary school provision is required as well as expansion of Newdigate primary school. At this stage there is uncertainty over the need for secondary school provision.
Communities At the detailed Master planning or application stage lampposts should be designed so they can accommodate CCTV facilities.
Housing For all sites an affordable housing requirement is identified.
Highways Warwickshire County Council has identified a number of potential road improvements that would be necessary to bring forward each of the site. These are identified below, to view additional information regarding the proposals, please see the 'transport assessment - road schemes' document.
There are four transport schemes identified as being required if this site comes forward, they are:
- Virtual P&R and Bermuda - Bermuda Sustainable Transport Bridge - Town Centre Improvements - Sustainable Transport Contributions Leisure There is a need to determine sports requirements, however if there is a need for a new leisure centre this would cost between £10 and £12 million, possible funding sources include National Governing Bodies and Sport England. Additional car parking will be required at Pingles and Etone at a cost of £1,200-£1,500 per space, 50 to 100 spaces will be needed.
Shortage of facilities in this area, although in isolation site would not create an impact on Bedworth leisure centre, although the age of the centre will cause issues over the Plan period.
80 Theme Hospital Lane Demand would be met by existing facilities, although development here should look to enhance Bedworth leisure centre. Additional facilities and teaching space would be needed. It is considered that it would not be possible to accommodate any additional facilities within the existing museum building. A feasibility study is required and funding needs to be identified.
Strain on the outreach service will need to be mitigated. Public The level of provision will need to be proportional to the level of growth. There will be issues if the levels of growth exceed road capacity. Increased traffic levels will impact Services on emergency response times. There is no direct funding for physical infrastructure, therefore funding will need to be sought through appropriate avenues.
Feeder junctions off Bridges End Lane and Royal Oak Lane will need to be improved.
Public There is limited likelihood of any remediation required on this site. Protection Utilities Hydraulic modelling is necessary to identify the specific requirements and costs associated with mitigation for all sites.
Foul sewage is likely to drain into sewers at Goodyears End Lane. If this site is developed it is considered that infrastructure requirements are likely to be medium-high.
New substations will be required if these sites were developed, however their provision is not considered prohibitive to development in terms of cost or land take.
81 ECO1: Bermuda Extension 1
Introduction
A.17 ECO1 comprises the sites illustrated in purple below.
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A.18 The infrastructure information collected to date has been based on each individual site and is based site being built out in its entirety. As such this represents a worst case scenario, and given that it has been proposed that the sites above are not built out in entirety it could be the case that infrastructure requirements will not be as excessive as set out below. It should also be noted that all infrastructure providers have identified a need to undertake more robust assessments during Preferred Option consultation. This additional work will assist in providing more refined responses along with costings associated with infrastructure requirements.
A.19 Overall the key infrastructure finding identify a need for a range of infrastructure. There are a number of landscape concerns identified and as a minimum existing habitat data should be screened for possible constraints. A number of potential road improvements have been identified that would be necessary to bring forward ECO1. Local reinforcements may be required to sewage treatment works and water supply infrastructure. New substations will be required if ECO1 is developed and reinforcement of the high voltage network may be necessary.
82 Infrastructure requirements Theme ECO1 Environment The watercourses present on the site should be preserved with an easement of 5 metres minimum.
A Level 2 Flood Risk Assessment has been undertaken. Parts of the site would require an exception test.
There are sources of flood risk from: Fluvial risk from unnamed drain Further development and creation of impermeable ground surfaces which may increase surface water flooding.
SUDS are a potential mitigation source. As a minimum existing habitat data should be screened for possible constraints. Local and Potential Wildlife Sites should not be adversely affected by development and will therefore need to be considered as part of Master planning.
Buffers for Local Wildlife Sites need to be considered as a constraint. Detailed species surveys need to be undertaken and there would be a cost for this.
Depending upon the specific location of development within this site there is likely to be a need for habitat creation.
There is potential to develop/enhance strategic footpath and cycle links from Bermuda Lake/Ensors Pool to Bedworth Woodlands and The Nook.
The Green Infrastructure Plan identifies a number of projects relevant to this site: 1a Woodland Management, 1b Arbury Gateway Park, 5b Arden and Arbury Way link, 5d New Peri-Urban Nuneaton Radial Greenway. Connective features should be maintained, enhanced or created to link existing sites. Part of the site borders a coal authority referral area. Elements of the site are underlain by Etruria Marl. Neither issues identified are considered to be a constraint.
Highways Warwickshire County Council has identified a number of potential road improvements that would be necessary to bring forward ECO1 as follows: Coton Arches roundabout signalisation/junction improvement College St roundabout signalisation/junction improvement A444/Eliot Way Roundabout junction improvement Walking/Cycling Links to Town Centre/Nuneaton Station Coventry Rd link road Walking/Cycle links to Bermuda Station Virtual P&R and Bermuda Bermuda Sustainable Transport Bridge Sustainable Transport Contributions Town Centre Improvements Leisure There may be users creating a small level of demand, however this is not considered prohibitive.
Public Large units can lead to radio air wave problems and this should be considered at the design stage. Services
83 Theme ECO1 Public In certain parts of the site land remediation would be necessary, the cost and techniques would be dependant upon remediation required. Protection Utilities Whilst sewage treatment works may not have sufficient spare capacity to accept the levels of development being proposed in its catchment area this does not necessarily mean that development cannot take place.
As for water supply, strategically there is sufficient resource to supply the growth proposed. Local reinforcements will no doubt be required in the immediate vicinity of individual sites which will be funded by a combination of Severn Trent and developer contributions.
New substations will be required if these sites were developed, however their provision is not considered prohibitive to development in terms of cost or land take.
Reinforcement of the high voltage network maybe necessary, but it maybe possible to split the supply between other substations but a study would be needed.
84 ECO2: Bermuda Extension 2
Introduction
A.20 ECO2 comprises land illustrated in purple below
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A.21 The infrastructure information collected to date has been based on each individual site and is based site being built out in its entirety. As such this represents a worst case scenario, and given that it has been proposed that the sites above are not built out in entirety it could be the case that infrastructure requirements will not be as excessive as set out below. It should also be noted that all infrastructure providers have identified a need to undertake more robust assessments during Preferred Option consultation. This additional work will assist in providing more refined responses along with costings associated with infrastructure requirements.
A.22 Overall the key infrastructure findings identify a need for a range of infrastructure. Improved access to the canal and towpath improvements are identified as needed if ECO2 is brought forward. The mining legacy should be addressed through a coal mining risk assessment as part of development proposals for the site. There are a number of landscape concerns identified and as a minimum existing habitat data should be screened for possible constraints. Part of ECO2 falls within a shallow coal resource area and part within a hard rock, sand and gravel
85 resource which could be extracted prior to development. A number of potential road improvements have been identified which would be necessary to bring forward ECO2. In certain parts of ECO2 it has been identified that land remediation would be necessary, the cost of which would be dependant upon the remediation required. Local reinforcements may be required to sewage treatment and water supply infrastructure. New substations will be required if ECO2 is developed and some reinforcement of the high voltage network may be necessary.
Infrastructure requirements Theme ECO2 Environment Improved access to the canal and towpath improvements are identified as needed in relation to the development of part of the site. The structural integrity of cuttings and embankments are also a concern. The mining legacy on the site should be addressed through a coal mining risk assessment as part of development proposals for the site. The de-culverting and re-naturalisation of the watercourses present would be welcomed. In the event that deculverting is not possible, a minimum 4m easement of either side of the outside edge of the culvert should be maintained.
All sites that have a potential previously contaminative use will need to be supported by a preliminary risk assessment at the application stage.
Water courses, rivers and canals through sites offer the opportunity to encourage valuable green space and blue corridors within developments. Such features should be incorporated in to the design of any site from the beginning.
A Level 2 Flood Risk Assessment has been undertaken. Parts of the site would require an exception test.
There are sources of flood risk from:
Fluvial risk from unnamed drain Further development and creation of impermeable ground surfaces which may increase surface water flooding.
SUDS are a potential mitigation source. As a minimum existing habitat data should be screened for possible constraints on the proposed employment sites. Local and Potential Wildlife Sites should not be adversely affected by development and will therefore need to be considered as part of Master planning.
Buffers for Local Wildlife Sites need to be considered as a constraint. Detailed species surveys need to be undertaken and there would be a cost for this.
Depending upon the specific location of development within this site there is likely to be a need for habitat creation.
Potential to create strategic open space by buffering river and canal corridors as well as linking existing open space.
Potential to create high quality Community Park. Current open space does not meet quality standards.
Potential to enhance strategic footpath and cycle links / green infrastructure routes to proposed Bermuda station, Bermuda employment areas, the town centre and to Ashby Canal.
Potential to enhance and restore woodlands.
Connective features should be maintained, enhanced or created to link existing sites.
86 Theme ECO2 Part of the site falls within shallow coal resource area and part within a hard rock (igneous) resource, which could be extracted.
Elements of the of sites fall with a coal authority referral area. This is not considered to be a constraint.
There is presence of sand, gravel and hard rock within the site which could be extracted. Highways Warwickshire County Council has identified a number of potential road improvements that would be necessary to bring forward ECO2 as follows: Coton Arches roundabout signalisation/junction improvement College St roundabout signalisation/junction improvement A444/Eliot Way Roundabout junction improvement Walking/Cycling Links to Town Centre/Nuneaton Station Coventry Rd link road Walking/Cycle links to Bermuda Station Virtual P&R and Bermuda Bermuda Sustainable Transport Bridge Town Centre Improvements Sustainable Transport Contributions.
Leisure There may be users creating a small level of demand, however this is not considered prohibitive. Public Large units can lead to radio air wave problems and this should be considered at the design stage. Services Public In certain parts of the site land remediation would be necessary, the cost and techniques would be dependant upon remediation required. Protection Utilities Whilst sewage treatment works may not have sufficient spare capacity to accept the levels of development being proposed in its catchment area this does not necessarily mean that development cannot take place.
As for water supply, strategically there is sufficient resource to supply the growth proposed. Local reinforcements will no doubt be required in the immediate vicinity of individual sites which will be funded by a combination of Severn Trent and developer contributions.
New substations will be required if these sites were developed, however their provision is not considered prohibitive to development in terms of cost or land take.
Reinforcement of the high voltage network maybe necessary, but it maybe possible to split the supply between other substations but a study would be needed.
87 ECO3: Prologis Extension Introduction
A.23 ECO3 comprises land illustrated in purple below.
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A.24 The infrastructure information collected to date has been based on each individual site and is based site being built out in its entirety. As such this represents a worst case scenario, and given that it has been proposed that the sites above are not built out in entirety it could be the case that infrastructure requirements will not be as excessive as set out below. It should also be noted that all infrastructure providers have identified a need to undertake more robust assessments during Preferred Option consultation. This additional work will assist in providing more refined responses along with costings associated with infrastructure requirements.
A.25 Overall the key infrastructure findings indentify the need for a range of infrastructure. There are a number of landscape concerns and as a minimum existing habitat data should be screened for possible constraints. There is sand, gravel and hard rock present within the site which could be extracted prior to development. A number of potential road improvements have been identified which would be necessary to bring forward ECO3. Local reinforcements may be required to sewage treatment and water supply infrastructure. New substations will be required if ECO3 is developed and some reinforcement of the high voltage network may be necessary.
88 Infrastructure requirements Theme ECO3 Environment An Ordinary Watercourse emerges on the North side of the Exhall Road/New Road opposite the site, and a pond exists within the southern part of this site. Therefore it is possible that a piped watercourse/surface water drainage system may also run underneath this site.
If established that piped drainage does cross the site then the allocation document should specify a minimum 4m easement from the top of the bank on each side.
There is some risk of flooding which would require mitigation, although no exception test is required.
All sites that have a potential previously contaminative use will need to be supported by a preliminary risk assessment at the application stage.
Water courses, rivers and canals through sites offer the opportunity to encourage valuable green space and blue corridors within developments. Such features should be incorporated in to the design of any site from the beginning.
SUDS are a potential mitigation source.
As a minimum existing habitat data should be screened for possible constraints on the proposed employment sites. Local and Potential Wildlife Sites should not be adversely affected by development and will therefore need to be considered as part of Master planning.
Buffers for Local Wildlife Sites need to be considered as a constraint. Detailed species surveys need to be undertaken and there would be a cost for this.
Detailed habitat and protected species surveys need to be undertaken.
Depending upon the specific location of development within this site there is likely to be a need for habitat creation.
Opportunities to secure benefits for public access/wildlife: Direct access and car parking to increase use of Country park Investment in facilities usually associated with a Country Park Secure Country park as a long term benefit Connective features should be maintained, enhanced or created to link existing sites.
There is presence of sand, gravel and hard rock within the site which could be extracted.
Highways Warwickshire County Council has identified a number of potential road improvements that would be necessary to bring forward ECO3 as follows: Virtual P&R and Bermuda Bermuda Sustainable Transport Bridge Town Centre Improvements
These schemes have been included because they were identified within the Strategic Transport Assessment work as being required for all sites. Leisure There may be users creating a small level of demand, however this is not considered prohibitive.
Public Large units can lead to radio air wave problems and this should be considered at the design stage. Services Public In certain parts of the site land remediation would be necessary, the cost and techniques would be dependant upon remediation required. Protection
89 Theme ECO3 Utilities Whilst sewage treatment works may not have sufficient spare capacity to accept the levels of development being proposed in its catchment area this does not necessarily mean that development cannot take place.
As for water supply, strategically there is sufficient resource to supply the growth proposed. Local reinforcements will no doubt be required in the immediate vicinity of individual sites which will be funded by a combination of Severn Trent and developer contributions.
New substations will be required if these sites were developed, however their provision is not considered prohibitive to development in terms of cost or land take.
Reinforcement of the high voltage network maybe necessary, but it maybe possible to split the supply between other substations but a study would be needed.
90 APPENDIX B - INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DELIVERY GROUP
British Waterways Coal Authority Coventry Primary Care Trust Departments of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, inclusive of: o Assets o Communities o Environmental Health o Estates o Housing o Managing Director o Museums o Planning o Waste and Recycling Departments of Warwickshire County Council, inclusive of: o Archaeology o Ecology and Biodiversity o Education o Fire Service o Libraries o Planning o Transport English Heritage Environment Agency George Eliot Hospital Highways Agency King Edward VI College National Health Service Natural England Network Rail North Warwickshire and Hinckley College Nuneaton and Bedworth Leisure Trust Stagecoach Sustrans Western Power WCAVA Warwickshire Police
91 APPENDIX C – KEY EVENTS AND STAGES TO DATE
C.1 The Council have held the following meetings with the IPDG:
15th December 2009 – Group introduction 5th February 2010 – Update on the Local Development Framework and update to Terms of Reference 23rd April 2010 – Collection of baseline information from group 7th June 2010 – Workshop regarding facility provision within the Borough 12th October 2011 – Dissemination and presentation on growth associated with Borough Plan 12th March 2012 – Discussing opportunities for joint working
C.2 In addition, discussions and meetings with providers on an individual basis have been undertaken.
92 Appendix D – Public Health/WNCCG Expectations around Planning
D1. The following information has been supplied by Public Health as part of the work undertaken to date on the IDP. The text has been included as it helps to illustrate Public Health’s current thinking around local planning. However it should be noted that the recommendations made by Public Health do not necessarily reflect drafted policy or the future work of the IDP.
Exert from Public Health/WNCCH
D2. “Public Health/WNCCG has identified planning as an emerging priority where value can be added through collaborative working. There are some boarder headlines that planning colleagues should consider during any stage of the planning process:
. The Health and Wellbeing Board should be considered/consulted in the early stages of planning any major development that will have an impact on the health infrastructures ability to serve the local population. . Public Health/WNCCG recommends that NBBC planning policy systematically considers health and wellbeing as a matter of course. . Public Health/WNCCG recommend a Health Impact Assessment is carried out on any planning application where the development exceeds 50 domestic properties or 1000 square meters. . Public Health/WNCCG should be considered/consulted in the early stages of planning any major development that will have an impact on the ability of the health economy to serve the local population. . Public Health/WNCCG would urge NBBC to create environments to enable maximum opportunity for healthy living and reduce opportunities for unhealthy behaviour. E.g. increasing opportunities for walking, cycling, adequate lighting, green spaces and safe environments for children to play in. Whilst also creating an environment which is non obesogenic by presenting less opportunities for unhealthy behaviour. . Public Health/WNCCG understands the need to develop additional housing in the borough to support the local population and economy, however Public Health/WNCCG would urge planning colleagues that any additional residential development prioritises decent and affordable housing and extra care housing where appropriate, whilst incorporating green spaces, cycle routes and measured miles in any new developments. . Public Health/WNCCG would also encourage thorough consultation with health partners when considering any extra care housing developments that the inclusion of green spaces and measured miles are incorporated into any new development. . Public Health/WNCCG would welcome development that encourages and supports raising the local population’s aspirations in terms of education and employment; both of which are wider social
93 determinants of health. In order to retain local people to support and be employed within the local economy, the planning process must consider an adequate amount of education provision targeted at children and young people, coupled with employment opportunities locally that can support the growth of the local economy. . Sir Michael Marmot’s recent review (2010) Fair Society; Healthy Lives highlights the need to mitigate the impact of deprivation on children during the early years. This needs to be considered in terms of planning and should also take a life course approach, starting in the womb, as what happens during these early years has lifelong effects on many aspects of health and well-being–from obesity, heart disease and mental health, to educational achievement and economic status. Public Health/WNCCG would urge planning colleagues to consider any development opportunities with a life course approach taking into account provision for the entire local population. . Public Health/WNCCG values the importance of retaining local people through adequate community structures which in turn support the local economy. Many parts of Nuneaton and Bedworth are homes to people who live in the borough but are employed in other towns, district and boroughs. Public Health/WNCCG view supporting the wider social determinants of health which include job creation, economy growth and affordable housing as a mechanism in which to retain local people to be employed and support local economies. . Public Health/WNCCG welcome planning policy which helps people maintains their health and wellbeing and supports them to live independently in their own homes. This involves recognising that all aspects of a person’s life (wider social determinants) can have an impact on ones health.
D3. Whilst on the whole, people are living longer; they are not necessarily living well for longer. Public Health/WNCCG encourages NBBC to promote healthy lifestyle messages to people of all ages. If a life course approach is taken, the cost of providing health care to the older population should be reduced because preventative approaches to healthier lifestyles would have been implemented in previous years, therefore reducing primary and secondary care health costs in the future.”
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