BRAUNSTONE TOWN COUNCIL www.braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk Darren Tilley – Executive Officer & Town Clerk Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP Telephone: 0116 2890045 Fax: 0116 2824785 Email: [email protected]
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
PUBLIC INSPECTION OF PLANS AND PARTICIPATION
1. The Planning Applications can be inspected at the offices of Blaby District Council to whom representations should be made and they are also available Blaby District Council’s website at www.blaby.gov.uk under Planning Application Search 2. A list of the applications to be considered by the Town Council’s Planning & Environment Committee are listed on the Town Council’s website www.braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk 3. The applications will be considered by the Braunstone Town Council’s Planning and Environment Committee, which may make its own observations and forward them to the relevant Planning Authority. 4. Braunstone Town Council and Blaby District Council have introduced procedures to enable applicants, objectors and supporters to speak on applications brought before their relevant Committees.
10th January 2018
To: Councillor Robert Waterton (Chair), Councillor Sharon Betts (Vice-Chair) and Councillors Parminder Basra, Roger Berrington, David Di Palma, Dinesh Joshi, Berneta Layne, Phil Moitt, Tracey Shepherd, Darshan Singh and Mr John Dodd (Ex- Officio).
Dear Councillor
You are summoned to attend a meeting of the PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE to be held in the Fosse Room at Braunstone Civic Centre on Thursday, 18th January 2018 commencing at 7.30pm, for the transaction of the business as set out below.
Yours sincerely,
Executive Officer & Town Clerk
AGENDA
1. Apologies To receive apologies for absence.
2. Disclosures of Interest To receive disclosures of Interest in respect of items on this agenda: a) Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, b) Other Interests (Non-Pecuniary).
1 3. Public Participation Members of the public may make representations, give evidence or answer questions in respect of any item of business included on the agenda. At the discretion of the Chairperson the meeting may be adjourned to give members of the public present an opportunity to raise other matters of public interest.
4. Minutes of the Meeting held 14th December 2017 To confirm the accuracy of the Minutes of the Meeting held on 14th December 2017 to be signed by the Chairperson (Enclosed).
5. Planning and Licensing Applications dealt with under Delegated Authority To receive and note responses to planning and licensing applications taken under Delegated Authority (Enclosed).
6. Planning and Licensing Applications To agree observations on planning and licensing applications received (Enclosed).
7. Additional Planning and Licensing Applications To agree observations on planning and licensing applications received since the publication of the agenda (if any).
8. Local Plan: Delivery Development Plan Document - Consultation on Proposed Submission Version To consider whether to make representations on the 'soundness' and legal compliance of the Local Plan Delivery Development Plan Document before the document is submitted for Examination (Enclosed).
9. National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction survey To receive and consider a response to the National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction survey (Enclosed).
10. Planning Decisions To receive and note planning decisions made by Blaby District Council (Enclosed).
11. Feedback on Planning Application Decisions To receive feedback concerning planning application decisions by Blaby District Council where the Committee has queried the decision.
12. Update on Highways Issues - Thorpe Astley To receive and note progress with addressing traffic, safety and parking issues in Thorpe Astley (Enclosed).
13. Financial Comparisons To receive Financial Comparisons for the period 1st April 2017 to 31st December 2017 (Enclosed).
2 14. Approval of Accounts To consider payments from 1st November 2017 until 8th January 2018 (Enclosed).
15. Termination of the Meeting
NOTE: CRIME & DISORDER ACT 1998 (SECTION 17) – The Council has an obligation to consider Crime and Disorder implications of all its activities and to do all that it can to prevent Crime and Disorder in its area. EQUALITIES ACT 2010 Braunstone Town Council has a duty in carrying out its functions to have due regard to:- • eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation; • advance equality of opportunity between different groups; and; • foster good relations between different groups To ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment on the basis of race, disability, sex, gender re- assignment, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.
3 Item 4 BRAUNSTONE TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2017
PRESENT: Councillor Robert Waterton (Chair), Councillors Parminder Basra, Roger Berrington, David Di Palma, Phil Moitt, Tracey Shepherd and Darshan Singh and Mr John Dodd (Ex-Officio).
Officers in attendance: Darren Tilley, Executive Officer & Town Clerk and Pauline Snow, Deputy Executive Officer & Community Services Manager.
There was one member of the public present at the meeting.
92. Apologies
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Sharon Betts, Berneta Layne and Dinesh Joshi.
93. Disclosures of Interest
There were no disclosures of any Disclosable Pecuniary or Non-Pecuniary Interests by members.
94. Public Participation
In accordance with Standing Order 3.6, members of the public may attend the meeting for the purpose of making representations, giving evidence or answering questions in respect of any item of business included on the agenda.
There was one member of the public present.
95. Minutes of the Meeting held 9th November 2017
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 9th November 2017 were circulated (item 4 on the agenda).
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 9th November 2017 be approved and signed by the Chairperson as a correct record.
96. Planning and Licensing Applications dealt with under Delegated Authority The Committee received and noted responses to planning and licensing applications taken under Delegated Authority (item 5 on the agenda).
RESOLVED that the action taken by the Executive Officer & Town Clerk under delegated authority in forwarding the following observations to Blaby District Council be noted:
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4 Planning Applications
1. Application No: 17/1446/HH
Description: Single Storey Rear Extension
Location: 9 Francis Avenue Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2PH
Response: Braunstone Town Council has no objections to this application.
Reasons: The extension was to the rear of the property in a section next to an existing extension and the property was on a large plot and neighbouring properties were angled, rather than directly facing, therefore there was unlikely to be neither an impact on privacy nor any overbearing effect.
2. Application No: 17/1451/FUL
Description: External alterations to office and warehouse buildings including new entrance feature to office, redecoration to office cladding and reroofing, redecoration to the warehouse feature band and removal of external stairs to warehouse mezzanine, filling in of existing pond and minor alterations to hard landscaping.
Location: Boden Meridian West Braunstone Town Leicestershire
Response: Braunstone Town Council has no objections to the application.
Reasons: The planned refurbishment was of an existing building and within the curtilage of the site. The external proposals were for improvements to the visual appearance of the building and appeared to be in keeping with the surrounding area as an industrial estate.
3. Application No: 17/1053/RM
Description: The following amendments have been made to this application: 1 The amendments that are subject to this re- consultation relate to the red line areas. The proposed physical amendments (changes to property types etc.) remain the same as previously consulted on. The previously consulted changes resulted in slight amendments to surrounding properties 6363
5 (moving dwellings closer together and reduced parking widths) which were not included within the red line. The red line has now been amended to incorporate these changes which has resulted in this reconsultation.
Location: Land North And South Of The M69 Motorway, West Of The M1 Motorway And East Of Beggars Lane, Lubbesthorpe, Leicestershire
Response: Braunstone Town Council has no objections to the application, subject to: i. the proposals meeting the requirements of the relevant regulating bodies; and ii. the dwellings containing on-site parking facilities in accordance with Local Plan Policy T7 - dwellings with more than 4 bedrooms - 3 spaces, 3 or less bedrooms - 2 spaces.
Reasons: The application appeared to be in compliance with the outline plan for the site: i. to ensure that the proposals complied with the relevant technical specifications; and ii. to ensure that sufficient parking was provided for the size of the dwellings.
4. Application No: 17/1495/HH
Description: Garage conversion
Location: 1 Home Avenue Thorpe Astley Braunstone Town Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3UR
Response: Braunstone Town Council does not object to the application, subject to the on-site parking being provided, as set out in the application, for 3 vehicles, prior to work commencing on the garage conversion, and to be retained in perpetuity.
Reasons: To avoid over parking on the street, the property had 4 bedrooms and in accordance with Local Plan Policy T7, 3 on-site parking spaces should be provided.
5. Application No: 17/1494/HH
Description: Single-storey front side and rear extensions including internal alterations
Location: 184 Lubbesthorpe Road Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2XG
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Reasons: The property was located close to a junction and in a flood risk area.
6. Application No: 17/1504/HH
Description: Single storey side and rear extensions
Location: 68 Kirkland Road Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2JP
Response: Braunstone Town Council does not object to the application, subject to on-site parking being provided in accordance with local plan policy T7 and retained in perpetuity.
Reasons: The existing Garage would no longer be available and it was important to ensure there was sufficient on-site parking available for the size of the property.
7. Application No: 17/1455/FUL
Description: Change of use from funeral home to vehicle repair workshop
Location: Rear Of 2 Westover Road Braunstone Town Leicestershire
Response: Braunstone Town Council recommends the following conditions be applied to any approval: i. before commencement of the use, an insulation scheme shall be carried out in accordance with details to be agreed by the District Planning Authority; ii. details of any machinery to be installed and operated at the site should be submitted to and approved by the District Planning Authority; iii. details of any flues, air conditioning and heating units to be installed should be submitted to and approved by the District Planning Authority; iv. all vehicles should be stored on the site and all work/repairs should be undertaken in the on-site workshop; no vehicles should be parked on or repaired on the public highway; v. the hours of vehicle (and associated equipment) 6365
7 maintenance and repair work being restricted to Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm unless otherwise agreed by the District Planning Authority; and vi. details of chemicals and trade materials to be used, including its storage and disposal must be submitted to and agreed by the District Planning Authority.
Reasons: i. To prevent the transmission of noise to adjacent properties. ii. To prevent detriment to the amenity of the area by reason of disturbance, noise, vibration and emissions. iii. To prevent detriment to the amenity of the area by reason of noise, vibration, smell and fumes. iv. In the interests of public amenity and highway user safety. v. To ensure there would be no detriment to the amenity enjoyed by neighbouring residential properties due to considerations of disturbance, noise, vibration, emissions, hours of working and vehicular activity. vi. To ensure the safe storage and disposal of hazardous material, to avoid any pollution to the environment or leakage into the drainage system.
97. Planning Applications and Licensing Applications
The Committee received details of planning applications to be considered by Blaby District Council (item 6 on the agenda). The Committee noted that there had been no licensing applications.
RESOLVED that the following responses be forwarded to Blaby District Council:
1. Application No: 17/1509/RM Description: Public Square for Local Centre 1
Location: Public Square Tay Road Lubbesthorpe Leicestershire
Response: Braunstone Town Council objects to the general design and layout.
Reason: The square straddles a through route presenting significant and ongoing safety issues for pedestrians using the square, shopping area and school. Future limitations on use of the square for public and community events due to the need to close the road, which would also be detrimental to the amenity of residents in surrounding streets in terms of safety issues and 6366
8 disruption from diverted traffic. There was insufficient parking provision for the square, shops and nearby parks. The footway between the highway and what appears to be a drop off and pick up area along the frontage of the primary school was poorly designed allowing for obstructive and dangerous parking on the footway in an area with high pedestrian footfall and through traffic and where parking was limited.
2. Application No: 17/1527/FUL Description: New staff access controlled entrance gate within existing boundary perimeter fence, and new footpath from highway
Location: Leicester Mail Centre Centurion Way Meridian Business Park Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE19 1LE
Response: Braunstone Town Council does not object to the proposals, subject to confirmation that on-site parking provision would not be reduced.
Reason: To welcome proposals which would make the site more secure and safe for pedestrians, while ensuring no loss of existing on-site parking provision, which would exacerbate the current problems of on-street parking in the surrounding area.
3. Application No: 17/1537/FUL
Description: Sub-division of existing detached dwelling into 2 self- contained dwellings
Location: 3 Little Meer Close Thorpe Astley Braunstone Town Leicestershire
Response: Braunstone Town Council does not object to the application, subject to the following conditions: a) on-site parking being provided for each property in accordance with Local Plan Policy T7; and b) the internal wall between the two separate dwellings being suitably sound proofed.
Reason: The availability of additional housing, especially more affordable housing was welcome: a) parking on the street was limited due to existing accesses, parking on the joint access drive would potentially obstruct access and parking on the public open space was prohibited; and b) to avoid any adverse impact on the amenity enjoyed by the residents at both dwellings in terms of noise and disturbance. 6367
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Description: Two storey side and single storey rear extensions including demolition of existing conservatory
Location: 32 Braunstone Close Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2GE
Response: Braunstone Town Council does not object to the application, subject to the following conditions: a) on-site parking being provided for 2 vehicles prior to the occupation of the extensions and to be retained in perpetuity; and b) no first floor windows in the side elevation without the explicit consent of the local planning authority.
Reasons: a) To avoid over parking on the street, the property had 3 bedrooms and in accordance with Local Plan Policy T7, 2 on-site parking spaces should be provided. b) To avoid any adverse impact on the amenity enjoyed by the neighbouring property in terms of privacy.
5. Application No: 17/1559/HH
Description: Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension with garage conversion
Location: 87 Rosamund Avenue Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2GP
Response: Response: Braunstone Town Council does not object to the application, subject to the following conditions: a) on-site parking being provided for 2 vehicles prior to the occupation of the extensions and to be retained in perpetuity; and b) no windows in the side elevation without the explicit consent of the local planning authority.
Reasons: a) To avoid over parking on the street, the property had 3 bedrooms and in accordance with Local Plan Policy T7, 2 on-site parking spaces should be provided. b) To avoid any adverse impact on the amenity enjoyed by the neighbouring property in terms of privacy.
6. Application No: 17/1546/ADV
Description: Unit 9 Fosse Park Avenue Enderby Leicestershire LE19 1HQ
Location: Replacement of 2 internally illuminated ATM (Automated Teller Machine) surrounds 6368
10 Response: Braunstone Town Council has no objections to this application.
Reason: The design of the replacement ATM surrounds was in keeping with the use of the site as a retail park.
98. Additional Planning and Licensing Applications
The Committee received details of planning applications received since the publication of the agenda (item 7 on the agenda). The Committee noted that there had been no licensing applications.
RESOLVED that the following responses be forwarded to Blaby District Council:
7. Application No: 17/1569/HH
Description: Single storey rear extension
Location: 33 Stonehurst Road Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2QB
Response: Braunstone Town Council has no objections to this application.
Reasons: The extension was single storey to the rear of the property and the property was on a large plot and neighbouring properties were also on large plots, therefore there was unlikely to be an impact on privacy nor any overbearing effect.
8. Application No: 17/1582/FUL
Description: Extensions and alterations to dwelling house in order to form 2 separate dwellings including new dropped kerb
Location: 32 The Glade Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2WB
Response: Braunstone Town Council does not object to the application, subject to the following conditions: a) on-site parking being provided for each property in accordance with Local Plan Policy T7; b) the internal wall between the two separate dwellings being suitably sound proofed; and c) the windows in the first floor side elevations being of opaque glass and remaining so.
Reasons: The availability of additional housing, especially more affordable housing was welcome: a) parking on the street was limited due to existing accesses and proximity to a junction;
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11 b) to avoid any adverse impact on the amenity enjoyed by the residents at both dwellings in terms of noise and disturbance; c) To avoid any adverse impact on the amenity enjoyed by the neighbouring property in terms of privacy.
9. Application No: 17/1600/HH
Description: Single storey rear extension
Location: 31 Bramble Way Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2GY
Response: Braunstone Town Council has no objections to this application.
Reason: The proposals were for a single storey extension located to the rear of the property, which would have no overbearing effect and the proposals were unlikely to have any impact on the amenity enjoyed by the neighbouring properties.
99. Leicestershire Minerals and Waste Local Plan
The Committee considered whether to comment on proposed changes to the Leicestershire Minerals and Waste Plan following representations received on the draft plan consultation in 2016 (item 8 on the agenda).
RESOLVED that the following response be submitted to the consultation:
The word “some” in Policy M1, on page 15, Supply of Sand and Gravel Aggregate: objective (i) and in Policy M4, on page 23, Crushed Rock: objective (i), was too vague and therefore could be the subject of legal challenge, potentially undermining the soundness of the plan, and should be replaced with quantifiable wording.
Reason for Decision
The word “some” was not quantifiable and open to interpretation, this could result in the plan being challenged or unenforceable. This would undermine the legal status and soundness of the plan.
100. Planning & Environment Objectives
The Committee considered the Planning & Environment Priorities and Objectives and determine whether they were relevant to address current and emerging issues faced by the Council and the community (item 9 on the agenda).
RESOLVED that objective 5 of the Planning and Environment Objectives be reworded to read “To work with others to minimise the impact of traffic and from air and light pollution”.
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12 Reason for Decision
The current wording was ambiguous, the objective needed to deal with impact of traffic and pollution.
101. Financial Comparisons
The Committee received Financial Comparisons for the period 1st April 2017 to 30th November 2017(item 10 on the agenda).
RESOLVED that the report be noted.
Reason for Decision
There were no issues of concern with the income and expenditure against the budget for 2017/2018.
102. Capital Plan and Budget Estimates 2018/2019
The Committee considered a Statement of Expenditure for 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017, a list of capital projects for 2018/2018 and beyond and a proposed budget for 2018/2019 for recommendation to Policy & Resources Committee (item 11 on the agenda).
RESOLVED that it be recommended to Policy & Resources Committee that it be recommended to Council that the draft Estimates for the Planning and Environment Committee, as attached at Appendix 2, be included in the Budget Estimates for 2018/2019.
Reason for Decision
To ensure appropriate resources for Planning and Environment Services.
103. Lubbesthorpe Strategic Consultative Board
The Committee received a report on the meeting of the Lubbesthorpe Strategic Consultative Board held on 15th November 2017 (item 12 on the agenda).
RESOLVED that the report of the meeting given at Minute 5598(g) of Council on 23rd November 2017 be received and noted.
Reason for Decision
To note that the issues covered by the Lubbesthorpe Strategic Consultative Group had been reported by the Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee at the meeting of Full Council on 23rd November 2017.
104. Termination of the Meeting
The meeting closed at 7.50pm
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13 NOTE: CRIME & DISORDER ACT 1998 (SECTION 17) – The Council has an obligation to consider Crime & Disorder implications of all its activities and to do all that it can to prevent Crime and Disorder in its area. EQUALITIES ACT 2010 Braunstone Town Council has a duty in carrying out its functions to have due regard to:- • eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation; • advance equality of opportunity between different groups; and; • foster good relations between different groups To ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment on the basis of race, disability, sex, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity. These issues were considered in connection with each of the above decisions. Unless otherwise stated under each item of this report, there were no implications.
These minutes are a draft and are subject to consideration for approval at the next meeting, scheduled for 18th January 2018.
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Item 5 – Planning and Licensing Applications dealt with under Delegated Authority
Purpose
To receive and note responses to planning and licensing applications taken under Delegated Authority.
Planning Applications
1. Application No: 17/1607/HH
Description: Extensions and alterations to existing bungalow
Location: 37 Pits Avenue Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2XL
Response: Braunstone Town Council has no objections to the application, subject to the three on-site parking spaces, shown in the plans, being available prior to the occupation of the extensions and remaining permanently available.
Reason: To ensure that sufficient parking was provided for the size of the extended dwelling, which would increase the number of bedrooms from 2 to 4.
2. Application No: 17/1629/HH
Description: Two storey side extension plus single storey rear extension
Location: 59 Watergate Lane Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2XQ
Response: Braunstone Town Council does not object to the application, subject to the following conditions: a) on-site parking (including the garage) being provided for a minimum of 3 vehicles prior to the occupation of the extensions and to be retained for use in perpetuity; and b) no first floor windows in the side elevation without the explicit consent of the local planning authority.
Reason: a) To avoid over parking on the street, the extended property would have 4 bedrooms and in accordance with Local Plan Policy T7, 3 on-site parking spaces should be provided. b) To avoid any adverse impact on the amenity enjoyed by the neighbouring property in terms of privacy.
15 3. Application No: 17/1636/HH
Description: Garage conversion into habitable living accommodation
Location: 24 Smart Close Thorpe Astley Braunstone Town Leicestershire
Response: Braunstone Town Council has no objections to the application, subject to sufficient on-site parking spaces, in accordance with Local Plan Policy T7, being made available prior to work commencing on the garage conversion and remaining permanently available.
Reason: To ensure that sufficient parking was provided for the size of the dwelling.
Licensing Applications
There are currently no Licensing Applications.
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Item 6 – Planning and Licensing Applications
Purpose
To agree observations on planning and licensing applications received.
Planning Applications
1. Application No: 17/1667/HH Description: Single storey side rear extension
Location: 20 Kirkland Road Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2JP
2. Application No: 17/1630/DOC
Description: Application for the Discharge of Conditions 6 (Surface Water Drainage), Condition 7 (Management of Surface Water During Construction), Condition 8 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme Management), Condition 9 (Gas Protection Measures Implementation Plan) and Condition 10 (Surface Water Drainage from Hardstanding areas) attached to Planning Application 17/0431/FUL - Erection of two buildings for B2/B8 employment use with ancillary integral B1(a) office accommodation and associated parking, landscaping, drainage and infrastructure.
Location: Lubbesthorpe Strategic Employment Site Leicester Lane Enderby Leicestershire
3. Application No: 17/1642/DEM
Description: Demolition of the Everard Brewery Buildings
Location: Tiger Brewer Everard Way Enderby Leicestershire LE19 1BY
4. Application No: 17/1656/NMAT
Description: Application for non-material amendments to planning permission 15/1577/FUL including external alterations
Location: Former Everards Brewery And Adjoining Land Everard Way Enderby Leicestershire LE19 1BY
17 5. Application No: 17/1658/NMAT
Description: Non Material Amendment to Castle Acres Application - Highways Works - Reconfiguration of Parking Area, Alterations to the access, Grove Way and Soar Valley Way and gate location
Location: Former Everards Brewery And Adjoining Land Everard Way Enderby Leicestershire LE19 1BY
6. Application No: 17/1683/CLE
Description: Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use as a care home (Use Class C2)
Location: 37 Narborough Road South Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2HB
7. Application No: 17/1675/FUL
Description: Change of use of ground floor residential accommodation to retail use (use class A1) with alterations to front elevation, single storey rear extension, covered bicycle and bin store to rear, first and second floor extension and alterations to create additional flats
Location: 107-107A Turnbull Drive Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2JW
8. Application No: 17/1614/FUL
Description: Change of use of existing dwelling (C3 - dwelling house) to bed and breakfast accommodation, single storey rear extension to provide 4 self-contained holiday lets, associated parking spaces (4 extra spaces) and formation of associated highway access to St Marys Avenue
Location: 518 Braunstone Lane Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 3DH
9. Application No: 17/1647/FUL
Description: Erection of 3 bedroom detached dwelling
Location: 20 Hat Road Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2WF
10. Application No: 17/1746/CLP
Description: Application for Certificate of Lawful Development in respect of proposed reconfiguration and insertion of floor space within food court
18 Location: The Food Court Fosse Park Avenue Enderby Leicestershire LE19 1HY
11. Application No: 18/0002/DOC
Description: Discharge of condition 7 attached to 17/0461/RM (Surface Water Drainage Scheme)
Location: Everards Meadows Land Off Soar Valley Way Enderby Leicestershire LE19 2BX
Licensing Applications
There are currently no Licensing Applications.
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Item 7 – Additional Planning Applications and Licensing Applications
Purpose
To agree observations on planning and licensing applications received since the publication of the agenda:
Planning Applications
12. Application No: 17/1673/NMAT
Description: Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 17/0729/FUL.
Location: 2 Laversall Way Braunstone Town Leicester Leicestershire LE19 1DX
13. Application No: 17/1700/HH
Description: Single storey front side extension, two storey side extension plus a loft conversion
Location: 21 Stratford Road Braunstone Town Leicestershire LE3 2SW
Licensing Applications
There are currently no additional Licensing Applications.
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Item 8 – Local Plan: Delivery Development Plan Document - Consultation on Proposed Submission Version
Purpose
To consider whether to make representations on the 'soundness' and legal compliance of the Local Plan Delivery Development Plan Document before the document is submitted for Examination.
Background
Following the adoption of the Local Plan (Core Strategy) in February 2013, Blaby District Council is preparing the second part of the Local Plan, the Local Plan Delivery Development Plan Document (Delivery DPD). This will include site allocations, designations and development management policies.
The District Planning Authority started preparation of this document in spring 2013 through a consultation asking what this document ought to contain. A summary of the consultation responses and the District Planning Authority’s response is set out in the Statement of Consultation, which is available on Blaby District Council’s website.
The District Planning Authority undertook a 'call for sites' exercise between November 2013 and January 2014 and invited representations from all parties (including Parish Councils, land owners, agents and developers etc.) to submit sites they wished to be considered for development through the Delivery DPD.
This call for sites covered all types of potential land uses, including housing, employment, retail, recreation, green spaces and others.
Delivery DPD (Proposed Submission Version)
Consultation on the Blaby District Local Plan Delivery DPD (Proposed Submission Version) runs l untt i he end of Thursday 18th January 2018.
This consultation is an opportunity to make representations on the 'soundness' and legal compliance of the Delivery DPD before the document is submitted for Examination.
A copy of the proposed Blaby District Local Plan Delivery Development Plan Document submission document is attached at Appendix 1. A map showing designations and sites is attached at Appendix 2.
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Braunstone Town Council responded to the consultation on the Preferred Options version of the Delivery DPD on 10th November 2016, a copy of the response is attached at Appendix 3. The document and copies of the responses received in respect of the consultation can be viewed on Blaby District Council’s website. A summary of the consultation responses and Blaby District Council's response is set out in the Plan’s Statement of Consultation and the relevant extract from this document is attached at Appendix 4.
Kirby Muxloe Consultation Response to Proposed Submission Version
On 4th December 2017, Kirby Muxloe Parish Council submitted a letter to the Chief Executive of Blaby District Council sharing its deep concerns that the implications of the plan would have serious detrimental consequences for the village and the surrounding area. A copy of the letter is attached at Appendix 5.
Kirby Muxloe Parish Council organised a meeting on 5th January which was attended by Councillors from Kirby Muxloe, Glenfield, Leicester Forest East and Braunstone Town. Representing Braunstone Town Council was Councillor Robert Waterton, Chair of Planning & Environment Committee and Councillor Bill Wright.
The meeting discussed whether a joint statement could be agreed for submission between the four Parishes and the draft statement proposed is as follows:
“The planning process has delivered substantial housing development to the western side of Leicester, but the planning process has not delivered the sufficient and appropriate supporting infrastructure of:
* local medical services, which are inadequate for current residents, because waiting times for doctor's appointments are now longer than ever before, deteriorated further by continuing housing development,
* local schools are technically full with only very small expansion in progress. Target house new completions for opening new schools have been extended, exacerbating the situation. As a current example, a KMPC resident infant intending to commence school is offered a place in Earl Shilton. Schools or extensions funded by S.106 funds are promised in the long term once target build numbers are reached. During that uncertain time, the pressure on school placement is unacceptable,
* road transport and highways are increasingly congested by inadequate provision. Bus services are inappropriate for new developments and continue to decline but fares increase. New housing provision is only concerned with very local and immediate road traffic alterations These are not matched by wider road development improvements to alleviate the increased traffic generated by new housing developments, increasing widespread congestion at ever-widening peak times.
The central problem is the disconnect between the certainty of planning for housing and the uncertainty/substantial delay/eventual non-delivery of the appropriate
21 infrastructure. The planning process assumes, indeed assures, that the appropriate infrastructure will be provided; on that basis, planning approval is given. But the planning authority has restricted, little or no powers to enforce the subsequent provision of the promised, planned infrastructure in due time, or indeed, at all.
An associated problem is the reluctance/inability of planning authorities to accept the wider associated implications of increased traffic and highway use from proposed housing developments”.
Should there be any amendments to this version by any of the other Parishes, this will be reported at the meeting of the Committee.
Proposed Submission Version Changes
The following comparison has been made between the Proposed Submission Version and the consultation response given by Braunstone Town Council in November 2016 at the Preferred Options stage.
Housing Sites
PUA Option 1, Land at Blood’s Hill, PUA Option 3, Land to the south of Hinckley Road A47, and Option NAR1, Land off Leicester Road, Narborough, have not been included as sites for housing in the proposed submission version. PUA Option 2, Land to north of Hinckley Road A47, has been included in the proposed submission version as Site Allocations Policy SA1 and allocates a minimum of 750 dwellings, of which a minimum of 510 should be delivered during the plan period.
In the Phasing and Delivery Plan section of proposed Site Allocations Policy SA1, it states “The delivery plan will indicate how transport mitigation will be co-ordinated with that proposed as part of the approved Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban Extension”. The Policy does not cover the integration with other services being provided from the Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban Extension such as education and health provision, as requested by Braunstone Town Council in its response to the Preferred Options Consultation (Appendix 3) and identified by Kirby Muxloe Parish Council (Appendix 5).
In their response (Appendix 4), Blaby District Council states: “Lubbesthorpe continues to be the focus for growth in the PUA. Other sites are required to meet the shortfall in the PUA during the plan period”. This does not answer the point made by Braunstone Town Council, which did not dispute the need for a housing site during the plan period but stated the site should not become available until the infrastructure and services had been delivered on the Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban Extension. In response to a similar comment made by Gladmans, Blaby District Council states “The Council has commissioned ‘Market testing’ evidence that has indicated that some 60 dwellings per year could be developed without undermining rates at Lubbesthorpe”. However, the Policy SA1 contains no such restriction.
Therefore, it would seem reasonable to question the soundness of Site Allocations Policy SA1, Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe, on the grounds that development on this site, particularly in the early part of the plan period and prior to
22 the completion of the infrastructure improvements and provision of new services on the Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban Extension, could slow the phasing timetable for Lubbesthorpe delaying the highway mitigation measures and new services and putting additional pressure onto existing services.
SBRA009, Land West of Brockenhurst Drive, has not been included in the proposed submission version.
Employment Sites
Concerns were raised about potential sites BRA001, Land off Centurion Way, Meridian Business Park and BRA002, Land adjacent to McDonalds, Meridian Business Park, by Braunstone Town Council in its consultation response on the Preferred Options (Appendix 3). Blaby District Council responded “Noted. These site options are not preferred allocations” (Appendix 4). However, the boundary for Meridian Business Park on the plan (Appendix 2) includes both sites. Therefore, this discrepancy should be highlighted in the consultation response on the proposed submission version.
Local & Neighbourhood Centres
Braunstone Town Council responded to the Local Centres and DMP3 Neighbourhood Parades policy in the Preferred Options Consultation stating that “Local Centres and DMP3 Neighbourhood Parades should provide favourably for change of use from residential to A1 to A5, Community and Medical, of adjacent properties outside the boundary where that would enhance the services of the local centre/neighbourhood parade” (Appendix 3). The response of Blaby District Council was “Retail developments outside of established centres will only be acceptable where they are able to meet the sequential tests and the requirement of policy CS13”.
Braunstone Town Council understood this when it responded to the consultation on Preferred Options, and it considered that the long term sustainability of centres and parades would be assisted, and communities would be better served, by providing favourably for change of use from residential to A1 to A5 of adjacent properties outside the boundary where that would enhance the services of the local centre/neighbourhood parade, over a similar change of use in residential areas away from the centre/neighbourhood parade.
Therefore it would be reasonable to challenge the soundness of Blaby District Council’s consideration of our consultation response on the grounds that it didn’t consider the point made in our consultation response and merely restated its existing position.
Braunstone Town Council suggested boundary amendments to Ayston Road, Sun Way, Thorpe Astley and Turnbull Drive/Edward Avenue. Blaby District Council’s response was “The Council would consider amendments to boundary changes where these have been promoted or material changes have occurred”. We are suggesting that a change be promoted.
Braunstone Town Council also suggested that Ayston Road should be designated
23 as a Local Centre “due to the varying uses and its use by the wider community, including Braunstone Estate and access to passing trade on Braunstone Lane”. “Thorpe Astley should be considered a Local Centre due to inclusion of pub and potential of site to have more than one and varied uses, the boundary should also be extended to include similar premises on the opposite side of Meridian Way”. Turnbull Drive/Edward Avenue should be designated as a Local Centre “due to the varying uses and its use by the wider community”.
Blaby District Council only responded on Thorpe Astley, stating “Thorpe Astley is identified as a Neighbourhood parade given its limited scale”. The designation at Thorpe Astley, while only containing one retail unit and one pub, is visited by people from outside the neighbourhood, plus there is a pub on the other side of the road. Therefore, the designation of the area is similar to the designation of the Park Road Local Centre. The other places mentioned have the potential to be a Local Centre, similar to Park Road, since they serve a wider community. Ayston Road, similar to Park Road, attracts passing trade on the main road and from a neighbouring area. Both Ayston Road and Turnbull Drive/Edward Avenue contain services, not contained at surrounding Neighbourhood Centres, which attract residents from other parts of the Town. On the grounds that Blaby District Council have not responded to these points and have not reviewed the nature of the Centres and their use by the wider community, it would be reasonable to question the soundness of the allocation of Ayston Road, Thorpe Astley and Turnbull Drive/Edward Avenue as Neighbourhood Parades rather than as Local Centres.
Green Wedge / Area of Separation
Braunstone Town Council responded “The Green Wedge (Parcel C) is supported. Concerning the Areas of Separation: A seems reasonable, although no particular view expressed, B is reasonable so far as that area includes land on both sides of the M1 between Lubbesthorpe and Thorpe Astley and contains Thorpe Astley Park due to its community and recreation use. However, the northern point adjacent to Goodheart Way and the M1 at the rear of Fossebrook School neither serves to separate developments nor as recreation use” (Appendix 3).
The proposed map (Appendix 2), shows that these comments have been taken into account.
Highways & Parking
Braunstone Town Council responded “DMP5 Local Parking and Highway Design Standards should be two separate policies” (Appendix 3). Blaby District Council responded “Disagree. The policy refers to aligned documents which contain further detail on parking and highway standards. To provide more detail would result in duplication” (Appendix 4).
Braunstone Town Council added “Parking should not be based on the 6C’s Design Guide, which deals with highways and transportation infrastructure for new developments, not the principles of off-street parking as a result of changes to existing dwellings under Development Control. Therefore the existing saved plan policies (T1-T12) should be retained and updated accordingly, including provision for excluding the reduction of existing parking as a consequence of the design of the
24 development”. Blaby District Council responded “Disagree. The 6Cs Design Guide is used effectively across the East Midlands. It is based on robust evidence and ensures a clear and consistent approach to minimum transport standards”.
The cover page of the 6Cs Design Guide states “The 6Cs Design Guide deals with highways and transportation infrastructure for new developments in areas for which Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Nottinghamshire County Council are the highway authorities (Please see Figure IN1). It replaces the previous authorities individual documents. It is copyrighted and may not be used by other authorities for the purposes of development control”. Therefore the soundness and legal compliance of what is Development Management Policy 8, Local Parking and Highway Design Standards, of the Proposed Submission Version could be challenged.
Recommendations
1. That Braunstone Town Council submit the following responses to the Blaby District Local Plan Delivery DPD (Proposed Submission Version) consultation, including the relevant context as set out in the report: a) the soundness of Site Allocations Policy SA1, Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe, was questionable, b) the boundary of Meridian Business Park should be amended to exclude Preferred Options sites BRA001, Land off Centurion Way, and BRA002, Land adjacent to McDonalds, since these are no longer preferred allocations in the Proposed Submission Version; c) the soundness of policies on Local Centres and Neighbourhood Parades (DMP6) was questionable, as was the allocation of Ayston Road, Thorpe Astley and Turnbull Drive/Edward Avenue as Neighbourhood Parades rather than as Local Centres; and d) the soundness and legal compliance of Development Management Policy 8, Local Parking and Highway Design Standards, was questionable; and 2. that the draft statement from Kirby Muxloe Parish Council, set out in the section of the report “Kirby Muxloe Consultation Response to Proposed Submission Version” be supported by Braunstone Town Council and submitted as part of Braunstone Town Council’s consultation response.
Reasons
1. To identify issues which may affect the soundness and legal compliance of the plan: a) development on Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe, particularly in the early part of the plan period and prior to the completion of the infrastructure improvements and provision of new services on the Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban Extension, could slow the phasing timetable for Lubbesthorpe delaying the highway mitigation measures and new services and putting additional pressure onto existing services; b) to align the boundary shown on the map to the position taken by Blaby District Council that the two sites were not preferred options; c) Blaby District Council did not consider the point made in the Town Council’s consultation response that the long term sustainability of centres and parades would be assisted, and communities would be better served, by
25 providing favourably for change of use from residential to A1 to A5 of adjacent properties outside the boundary of the local centre/neighbourhood parade where that would enhance the services of the local centre/neighbourhood parade, over a similar change of use in residential areas away from the centre/neighbourhood parade; and Blaby District Council merely restated its existing position; neither did Blaby District Council consider the proposals to amend some of the boundaries, stating the process for doing this, which was being requested by the Town Council; and d) the 6Cs Design Guide deals with highways and transportation infrastructure for new developments, it was a technical design guide and not a document for the purposes of development control. 2. To highlight the disconnect between planning for housing and the likelihood of delay/non-delivery of the appropriate infrastructure.
26 Appendix 1
Blaby District Council Local Plan (Delivery) Development Plan Document
Delivery DPD (Proposed Submission Version)
November 2017
27 Blaby District Local Plan Delivery DPD – Proposed Submission Version 2017
28 Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 5 2 UPDATED CORE STRATEGY POLICY ...... 8 Open Space, Sport and Recreation ...... 8 3 SITE ALLOCATIONS ...... 11 Housing Provision – New Allocations ...... 11 Employment Land Provision – New Allocation ...... 18 Broad Locations for Accommodating Gypsies & Travellers and Travelling Show People . 22 Key Employment Sites and Other Existing Employment Sites ...... 25 4 DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES ...... 28 Development within the Settlement Boundaries ...... 28 Development in the Countryside ...... 30 Employment Development on Unallocated Sites ...... 32 Connection to Digital infrastructure ...... 34 Blaby Town Centre - Primary and Secondary Frontages ...... 35 Neighbourhood Parades ...... 36 Road Related Facilities for HGVs...... 38 Local Parking and Highway Design Standards...... 39 A47 High Load Route...... 40 Self and Custom Build Housing ...... 41 Accessible and Adaptable Homes...... 43 Designated and Non-designated Heritage Assets ...... 45 Land Contamination and Pollution ...... 46 Hazardous Sites and Installations ...... 49 Mineral Safeguarding Areas...... 50 Advertisements and Signs ...... 51 5 INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN ...... 53 6 MONITORING FRAMEWORK ...... 61 7 UPDATED HOUSING TRAJECTORY ...... 70 Appendix 1 Evidence Base Documents for Delivery DPD ...... 71
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Delivery DPD (Proposed Submission Version)
The Council is preparing the second part of the Local Plan, the Delivery DPD, to supplement the adopted Core Strategy. This is the Proposed Submission Version. It includes:
Sites for housing and employment land allocations; Development Management policies for assessing planning applications; Revisions to the Core Strategy Policy on Open Space, Sport and Recreation. Sites and boundaries to be included on the accompanying Policies Map; and
This is a formal stage in preparing the Delivery DPD. The Council is inviting representations on the ‘soundness’ and legal compliance of the Proposed Submission Version in advance of submitting the Delivery DPD for Examination.
The Council is also inviting representations on one other document that has been prepared to inform the Delivery DPD:
Sustainability Appraisal Report – Delivery Development Plan Document
A number of other local documents also inform what is included in the Delivery DPD. These should be read alongside the Delivery DPD (Proposed Submission Version):
Blaby Core Strategy Summary of Regulation 18 Consultation Responses Site Selection Methodology Site Selection Paper - Site Assessments for Housing and Site Selection Update for Housing Site Selection Paper - Assessments for Employment Land and Site Selection Update for Employment Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Economic Development Land Availability Assessment Evidence documents. Details are set out in Appendix 1 of the Delivery DPD.
All of the documents referred to can be found on the Council’s website.
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30 1 INTRODUCTION
Context
1.1 The Council has a statutory duty to prepare, monitor and review a Development Plan for the District.
1.2 The Council adopted a Core Strategy in 2013. The Core Strategy forms the first part of the district’s Local Plan and includes the vision, strategic objectives and core policies.
1.3 The Local Plan Delivery Development Plan Document (known as the ‘Delivery DPD’) is the second part of the Local Plan. It will include site allocations for housing and employment uses and development management policies that apply across the District and will be used to assess planning applications. A Policies Map showing detailed boundaries of site allocations and designated sites, such as Green Wedges and Areas of Separation, will be prepared alongside the Delivery DPD. The Core Strategy, the Delivery DPD and the Policies Map will form the development plan for the District. As such when considering planning proposals these documents should be considered together.
1.4 The Delivery DPD is being prepared to implement the Council’s spatial strategy as set out in the adopted Core Strategy. It does not seek to establish a new strategy. The Delivery DPD conforms to the strategic policies in the Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
1.5 The Delivery DPD was previously known as the Local Plan Allocations, Designations and Development Management DPD.
1.6 Work on the Delivery DPD is continuing because the objectively assessed housing and employment needs identified by the Leicester and Leicestershire Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment 2017 (HEDNA) are consistent with the Core Strategy. This means that there is no need to steer away from the policy approach set out in the Core Strategy. Whilst the Strategic Growth Plan will provide a longer term view which may take a different approach, it is not at a stage where the Council is able to make progress on a new Local Plan. The Delivery DPD will also update the saved policies of the Adopted 1999 Local Plan and Proposals Map. The Council will undertake a full Local Plan review after the Delivery DPD is adopted to take account of the HEDNA and Strategic Growth Plan. This work will take place immediately after the Delivery DPD is adopted.
Purpose of the Proposed Submission Version
1.7 The Delivery DPD has been prepared under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. The Council is seeking representations on the “soundness” of the proposals contained within this Proposed Submission Version under regulations 19 and 20 of the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2012, prior to submitting it to the Secretary of State for an independent examination by an Inspector. This document has therefore been published for the purpose of public consultation.
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31 1.8 The NPPF sets out four key tests of soundness for Local Plans:
Positively prepared – the Local Plan should be prepared based on a strategy which seeks to meet objectively assessed development and infrastructure requirements, including unmet requirements from neighbouring authorities where it is reasonable to do so and consistent with achieving sustainable development; Justified – the Local Plan should be the most appropriate strategy, when considered against the reasonable alternatives, based on proportionate evidence; Effective – the Local Plan should be deliverable over its period and based on effective joint working on cross-boundary strategic priorities; and Consistent with national policy – the Local Plan should enable the delivery of sustainable development in accordance with the policies in the NPPF framework.
Duty to Co-operate
1.9 It is vital that the Council satisfies its legal obligations through the Duty to Co-operate in order to deliver an acceptable Local Plan. These obligations require the Council to engage with its neighbours and stakeholders in an active, constructive and effective manner, on an ongoing basis, on a range of strategic policy issues. These include housing, employment, environmental considerations and infrastructure.
1.10 The Council has achieved its obligations under the Duty to Co-operate by engaging in joint working, evidence gathering and information sharing with its neighbouring authorities, the Local Enterprise Partnership and other key stakeholders. There is a long history of local authorities in Leicestershire collaborating on strategic spatial planning and cross boundary issues. The Council has jointly prepared a number of evidence based documents to inform Local Plans and specifically the Delivery DPD. This includes the Joint Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 2014, Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Distribution Sector Study 2015, Leicester and Blaby Town Centre and Retail Study 2015 and Leicester and Leicestershire Gypsy and Traveller Needs Assessment 2017. Also, a joint methodology for Strategic Housing and Economic Development Land Availability Assessment Studies has been prepared to ensure a consistent approach across the County.
1.11 The Council will continue to cooperate with other Councils and bodies to ensure that cross border issues of strategic significance are addressed throughout the plan period and beyond.
Neighbourhood Planning
1.12 There are currently five designated neighbourhood areas for the parish of Blaby, the parish of Elmesthorpe, the ‘Fosse villages’, the parish of Leicester Forest East and the parish of Cosby. Each of the neighbourhood planning groups is preparing neighbourhood plans, although at different stages of the process.
1.13 The Council will work with the neighbourhood groups in preparing these plans. It is not the intention of the Delivery DPD to duplicate the policies and proposals of these Neighbourhood Plans.
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32 Process of Preparing the Delivery DPD to Adoption
1.14 The Council must prepare the Delivery DPD in line with the relevant legislation. The key legislation is found in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) and the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.
1.15 The table below sets out the key stages to be completed before the Delivery DPD can be adopted and become part of the development plan. This consultation falls within the Regulation 19 and 20 stages.
Dates Stage Regulation April/May2013 Initial Consultation on scope of Regulation 18 Delivery DPD October/November Consultation on Delivery DPD Regulation 18 2016 (Preferred Options) December Consultation on Delivery DPD Regulations 19 & 20 2017/January 2018 (Proposed Submission Version) March 2018 Submission of Delivery DPD Regulation 22 June 2018 Examination Regulations 23, 24 & 25 December 2018 Adoption Regulation 26
1.16 A Sustainability Appraisal Report has been prepared alongside the Delivery DPD (Proposed Submission Version) to ensure that the plan contributes to improvements in environmental, social and environmental objectives. A Habitat Regulations Assessment (Screening) has been carried out to identifying whether the plan are likely to have potential impacts on European wildlife sites and to determine whether any adverse impacts would result.
Consultation arrangements
1.17 The Delivery DPD (Proposed Submission Version) has been published for consultation purposes as part of Regulation 19 and 20 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.
1.18 The Statement of the Representations Procedure sets out details of the timescales and how to submit representations.
Further information
Write to: E-mail: Development Strategy Team Blaby District Council [email protected] Council Offices Desford Road Telephone: Narborough Leicester 0116 272 7674 or 0116 272 7584 LE19 2EP
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33 2 UPDATED CORE STRATEGY POLICY
2.1 The Council recently commissioned consultants to carry out an open space audit. This has resulted in changes to the open space standards that are currently in the adopted Core Strategy. The Council wants to bring forward the new standards in an updated Open Space, Sport and Recreation policy to enable a Planning Obligations and Developer Contributions SPD to be prepared based on the most up-to-date information. This policy will replace the existing Policy CS15.
Open Space, Sport and Recreation
Strategic Objectives
(iii) To deliver the infrastructure, services and facilities required to meet the needs of the population of the District of Blaby, including those arising from growth, and to make services accessible to all.
(iv) To maximise sport and recreation opportunities.
2.2 Open space, sport and recreation facilities are an important part of the wider Green Infrastructure Network and make an important contribution to the quality of life, health and well-being of communities.
2.3 The Council commissioned an updated assessment of open space, sport and recreation facilities in the District (Open Space Audit, 2015). The information gained was used to review the locally derived standards, contained in Policy CS15, to ensure that existing and future communities have access to sufficient open space, sport and recreation facilities. The standards represent the minimum level of provision required and will be used to assess whether existing provision is adequate to meet the future needs of new development. The policy sets out standards for open space. There are no specific standards for the provision of outdoor sports space but the Open Space Audit gives guidance on where there are quantity and quality deficiencies.
2.4 New residential development is required to contribute to open space, sport and recreation. Developer contributions should be made in accordance with this policy and the Council’s latest Planning Obligations and Developer Contributions SPD. The quantity and type of provision will be assessed on a site-by-site basis, taking into account the following:
The type and scale of the proposed development; The location of proposed development; Any specific local circumstances; Any environmental considerations; The Open Space Audit data;
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34 The BDC guidance table for onsite Public Open Space; and, Other relevant Council strategies and policies.
2.5 Where appropriate, improvements to the quality and/or accessibility of open space, sport and recreation facilities will be sought.
2.6 Access by sustainable means, for example, cycle ways, improved safer walking routes and public transport are important, particularly in areas where there is a shortage of open space, sport and recreation. The Council will work towards improving links between open space, sport and recreation facilities and other parts of the wider Green Infrastructure Network where possible.
2.7 Existing open space, sport and recreation facilities will be protected, however, it is recognised that not all facilities are of equal merit. The Open Space Audit 2015 (or any update) sets out details of the existing open space in the District with the exception of informal open space below the threshold of 0.2 hectares.
2.8 Development on an existing facility should only be considered in areas where there is a surplus of a type of facility, which is of low quality and value, with little potential for improvement and could not be used for another type of provision. Where open space, sport and recreation facilities are of poor quality or under used this should not be taken as necessarily indicating an absence of need. Opportunities to improve the value of existing facilities will be considered, wherever possible.
UPDATED CORE STRATEGY POLICY Policy CS15 – Open space, sport and recreation
Blaby District Council will seek to ensure that all residents have access to sufficient, high quality, accessible open space, sport and recreation facilities.
In order to achieve this, the following standards, which indicate the provision of open space, sport and recreation per 1000 population in the District, will be used. For development likely to contain less than 1000 population, a pro-rata approach will be used. The figures in brackets indicate desirable access standards in walking distance (unless stated otherwise):
Parks and Recreation Grounds * 0.23 ha (1280 metres) * Natural greenspace 2.6 ha (1600 metres) Informal Open Space 1ha (800 metres) Provision for children and young people 0.06 ha of equipped play areas (1040 metres) Allotments and community gardens 0.25ha (1440 metres) Cemeteries and churchyards 0.21ha (1200 metres or 15 minutes travel time) Outdoor sports space Refer to Open Space Audit for guidance on quantity and quality requirements Village and community halls 1 village or community hall per 2,200 people (800 metres or 10 minutes travel time)
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35 *This standard applies to all parishes with a population of 6000 or more.
The above standards will be used to ensure that development proposals provide sufficient accessible open space, sport and recreation, taking into account any local deficiencies. New on-site provision or, where appropriate financial contributions to improve the quality of, or access to, existing open space, sport and recreation facilities, will be expected and commuted maintenance sums will be sought.
Existing open space, sport and recreation facilities will be protected, and where possible enhanced. Where development is proposed on existing open space, sport and recreation facilities, land should not be released, either in total or in part unless it can be demonstrated that:
(i) It is surplus to requirements for its current play and open space function; and, (ii) It is not needed for another type of open space, sport and recreation facility; or, (iii) Alternative provision of equivalent quantity, quality and accessibility, or better, can be provided in the local area.
Will replace the following Adopted Core Strategy policy: CS15 Open Space, Sport and Recreation
Key Evidence for Revised Core Strategy Policy 15:
Open Spaces Audit 2015 Sustainability Appraisal Report – Delivery Development Plan Document 2017
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36 3 SITE ALLOCATIONS
Housing Provision – New Allocations
Strategic Objectives
(i) To provide the appropriate quantity and mix of housing to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations;
(ii) To optimise the provision of affordable housing to meet local needs.
3.1 A key element of the Delivery DPD is to consider sites for housing. The starting point for the amount of housing and the location of sites to be included in the Delivery DPD is the Core Strategy. The Core Strategy sets out minimum requirements for the number of homes by settlement (or groups of settlements) with a focus on the Principal Urban Area of Leicester (PUA). The PUA includes the settlements of Braunstone Town, Glen Parva, Glenfield, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester Forest East and Lubbesthorpe.
3.2 Progress towards the housing requirement in the Core Strategy has been monitored since its adoption in 2013. This shows a need to identify suitable sites for housing for at least 660 dwellings in the PUA settlements and about 20 dwellings in Narborough. In order to meet this residual requirement in the PUA, Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe and a number of smaller sites have been identified to be allocated. The Land North of Hinckley Road will provide at least 510 houses during the plan period with the residual being delivered on smaller site allocations.
3.3 The proposed allocations at Land North of Hinckley Road and the smaller sites will deliver some 675 homes. This is sufficient to meet the outstanding residual requirement for homes during the Plan period. In addition, the Council anticipates that small developments will continue to be delivered on windfall sites within the PUA. The proposed allocations and windfall provides sufficient flexibility to give certainty that the outstanding requirements will be met.
3.4 Whilst there is an identified shortfall in Narborough, the site selection process has not identified a suitable site. However, there is potential for windfalls within the existing settlement boundary and the other settlements in this part of the settlement hierarchy have exceeded their requirements. No site is therefore allocated in Narborough.
Site selection and options 3.5 Several options for the delivery of the required housing in the PUA were considered. The Council scrutinised potential sites that had been identified in the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment and other sources such as consultation. Three large sites were identified in the Council’s Local Plan Delivery DPD (Preferred Options) 2016. In addition a number of smaller sites were identified. Evidence gathering sought to identify whether these sites were capable of being delivered.
3.6 The Council has produced a series of Site Selection Papers that considers the merits of the site options. The methodology for assessing these site options is detailed within the
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37 Papers. The latest is the Site Selection: Assessment of Reasonable Alternatives for Housing 2017. In addition, the sites were the subject of a Sustainability Appraisal and ‘Strategic Environmental Assessment’. The Site Selection Papers, available evidence and Sustainability Appraisal concluded that the proposed site at Land North of Hinckley Road along with the smaller sites offered the best opportunity to deliver the outstanding requirements for new homes.
Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe 3.7 The site provides the opportunity to deliver a sustainable expansion to the Principal Urban Area in the medium to long term. It will be supported by a masterplan to ensure the timely delivery of necessary infrastructure to support the needs of future residents and minimise the impact on existing services. It is expected that the site will deliver a minimum of 750 dwellings in total with at least 510 being delivered during the Plan period.
3.8 The requirements for affordable housing and housing mix are set out in policies CS7 and CS8 of the adopted Core Strategy. Policy DMP8 also seeks a proportion of self-build and custom-build housing and Policy DMP9 seeks a proportion of accessible and adaptable homes.
3.9 Because of its scale, the site is able to deliver the required level of housing and support a range of services and facilities, including a new primary school on-site. Discussions with the Local Education Authority have indicated that the proposal would generate a requirement for a one-form entry primary school on site. The development should allow for the school to grow further as 750 houses is likely to generate more than 210 pupils based on emerging yield rates.
3.10 In addition to the provision of a primary school, the proposal will need to provide financial contributions to increase capacity in local secondary and special education. There is a choice of secondary schools that could accommodate new students.
3.11 Financial contributions will also be required to provide capacity improvements to Primary Care facilities. Some local GP practices are at capacity and have little room for expansion. However, various options exist to accommodate the level of growth proposed.
3.12 Ongoing discussions with the Local Education Authority and Clinical Commissioning Group have indicated that capacity improvements to local education and health facilities are deliverable in principle subject to suitable financial contributions.
3.13 The site is located on an established public transport route. The 158 Arriva Midlands and 48 Stagecoach buses provide a 20 minute service at peak times to Leicester and Nuneaton (via Hinckley). New residents would therefore have access to a frequent bus service to access services, facilities and employment opportunities.
3.14 Transport assessments (Site Allocation Options Stage 1: Strategic Assessment (Transport) 2017) have identified that the proposal will have impacts on the local and wider transport networks, most notably the A47 corridor, junctions along its route and corridors north and south of the development in Kirby Muxloe, Leicester Forest East and Enderby. The transport modelling (Assessment of Highways & Transportation Implications of Site Allocation Options Transport 2017) indicates that the adverse
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38 impacts of the development are capable of mitigation. Details of the measures to be implemented and their cost are identified in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan set out in Section 5.
3.15 In addition to the highway and junction improvements there are other measures that would mitigate the impact of the allocation. These seek to encourage the use of sustainable transport through improved walking, cycling and public transport solutions and the use of travel planning.
3.16 Detailed transport modelling has identified the potential engineering solutions for the highway and junction improvements and their indicative cost. These are set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Any planning application will need to be accompanied by a Transport Assessment that considers the impacts and mitigation measures in detail.
3.17 The site has a willing promoter and the involvement of developers. The Local Plan Viability Assessment 2017 indicates that the proposal is able to secure the necessary infrastructure and policy requirements without undermining financial integrity. Market evidence (Housing Market Capacity Study 2017) indicates that some 60 units per year could be delivered. The site is therefore considered to be deliverable and an effective option that could deliver at least 510 houses during the plan period.
SITE ALLOCATIONS POLICY SA1 Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe
Land will be allocated for a minimum of 750 dwellings, of which a minimum of 510 will be delivered during the plan period. The site’s boundaries are set out on the Policies Map.
The site should meet the following requirements:
Housing a) Affordable housing 25% affordable homes in accordance with policy CS7 should be provided on the site. The affordable housing mix should be 80% Social / Affordable rent and 20% intermediate housing unless evidence indicates otherwise. b) A mix of housing A mix of housing to meet local needs in accordance with policy CS8 of the adopted Local Plan Core Strategy 2013 c) Self build and custom build housing 5% of plots are serviced plots for sale to self-builders or custom builders in accordance with policy DMP8. d) Accessible, adaptable and wheelchair housing At least 5% of homes are Accessible and Adaptable Homes in accordance with policy DMP9.
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39 Services and Facilities e) Education Provision of a new primary school (within a 2 hectare site) on-site and financial contributions towards secondary and special education, to meet the identified need for additional school places. f) Health care facilities Provision of financial contributions towards improving capacity in primary care facilities to meet the identified need. g) Other uses Other uses on the site will be considered on their merits. Proposals for town centre uses will only be allowed where an independently verified retail impact assessment indicates that there are no sequentially preferable sites within centres and no harm would result to existing facilities. Financial contributions will be required towards community services and facilities in accordance with policy CS12.
Play, Open Space and Green Infrastructure h) Existing sports pitches and facilities Existing sports pitches and facilities within the site shall either be retained in situ or replacement facilities be provided elsewhere within the site of at least equal quantity, quality (including flat, well-drained pitches) and accessibility in accordance with policy CS15 of the Core Strategy. Details of any relocation of sports pitches and facilities will be included in a masterplan. i) Play and open space provision In addition to the retention / replacement of existing sports facilities, play and open space shall be provided on site in accordance with policy CS15 of the Core Strategy. Details of how open spaces will be subsequently maintained will need to be provided as part of any planning application.
Environmental features j) Built, historic and natural environmental considerations In order to protect the natural environment, development should respond to important landscape and topography, long distance views, important natural and man-made features (such as woodland, trees, scrub, ponds and hedgerows).
Detailed proposals should also respect the integrity of important historic assets, including the setting of the listed building at Oaks farmhouse. k) Pylons The development shall maintain a buffer from the overhead electricity supply lines and pylons located on the western side of the site.
Transport l) Highway improvements A comprehensive package of transport improvements informed by a robust transport
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40 assessment will be required. The improvements should include:
Improvements to junction and link capacity on Hinckley Road (A47); New junction into the site; and Traffic calming measures. m) Sustainable transport Contributions towards enhanced bus services (including Park & Ride) connecting the development with Leicester City Centre; All new housing development should, where possible, be within 400 metres of bus stops on Hinckley Road; Other measures that seek to achieve a modal shift away from private car use including provision of a Travel Plan for new residents which includes measures to encourage the use of public transport; and Provision of new walking, cycling routes within the site and connections into the cycle lanes on the A47.
Masterplan n) A masterplan should be prepared and agreed in advance of, or as part of, submission of a planning application for the allocation. The masterplan will set out in detail: the proposed distribution and location of land uses; the mitigation required to protect and enhance important environmental features; areas of green infrastructure and green space and landscaping; and design principles including urban design and architectural parameters. o) The master plan will be prepared in consultation with key stakeholders. Planning permission will not normally be granted until a comprehensive masterplan has been completed to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.
Phasing and delivery plan p) A phasing and delivery plan should be prepared and agreed in advance of, or as part of, submission of a planning application for the allocation. The phasing and delivery plan will set out in detail the timescale for delivery of key infrastructure including the proposed primary school and transport improvements. The delivery plan will indicate how transport mitigation will be co-ordinated with that proposed as part of the approved Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban Extension.
Smaller Sites 3.18 In addition to the Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe, the Delivery DPD allocates four smaller sites for housing. The sites have the potential to deliver some 165 dwellings in total, and will support the larger site to deliver the housing requirement in the medium term.
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41 Gynsills Lane, Glenfield 3.19 The site secured outline planning permission for 37 houses subject to a section 106 legal agreement. The site is proposed to be allocated in the Local Plan to improve certainty should the current permission lapse. The site could deliver some 9 affordable houses and would be required to make contributions towards open space, education provision, library services and residential travel packs to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
Grange Farm, Leicester Forest East 3.20 The site could accommodate some 55 houses. The site has two potential access points off Warden’s Walk and Hinckley Road. The Local Highway Authority has indicated a preference for access to be gained from Warden’s Walk. The site could deliver some 13 affordable houses and would be required to make contributions towards open space, education provision, library services and residential travel packs to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
3.21 The tree and hedge fronting Baines Lane is species rich and should be retained in the interests of ecology and character of the urban form.
Webb Close, Leicester Forest East 3.22 The site could accommodate some 21 houses. The site has a potential access off Webb Close. The site could deliver 5 affordable houses and would be required to make contributions towards open space, education provision, library services and residential travel packs to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
Ratby Lane / Desford Road, Kirby Muxloe 3.23 The site could accommodate some 52 houses. Access can be gained from Ratby Lane and Desford Road. The site could deliver some 13 affordable houses and would be required to make contributions towards open space, education provision, library services and residential travel packs to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
3.24 The site contains a public right of way that will need to be incorporated within the scheme. The site has the potential for archaeological remains and will require further assessment. In addition, there is a mature hedge and trees on both Ratby Lane and Desford Road that should, where possible, be retained and incorporated into the development.
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42 SITE ALLOCATIONS POLICY SA2 Smaller Housing Sites in the Principal Urban Area
Land will be allocated for housing at the following sites as set out on the Policies Map. The sites will be required to be developed in conformity with other policies contained within the Blaby Local Plan Core Strategy and Delivery Development Plan Documents. Specific requirements for each of the sites, in addition to these policies, are contained below:
SA2.a Land rear of Gynsills Lane, Glenfield*
Land will be allocated for 37 dwellings.
The development should: a) Be accessed from Nursery Rise; b) Provide at least 9 affordable units in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS7; and c) Protect important trees on site.
*Planning permission has been granted on the site subject to completion of a Section 106 legal agreement.
SA2.b Land at Grange Farm, Leicester Forest East
Land will be allocated for 55 dwellings.
The development should: a) Be accessed from Warden’s Walk; b) Provide at least 13 affordable units in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS7; c) Retain the important trees and hedgerows along the northern boundary and fronting Baines Lane; and d) Provide design solutions and mitigation measures to protect important areas of biodiversity.
SA2.c Land at Webb Close, Leicester Forest East
Land will be allocated for 21 dwellings.
The development should: a) Be accessed from Webb Close; b) Provide at least 5 affordable units in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS7; and c) Retain and enhance hedgerows to connect to southern boundary.
SA2.d Land at Ratby Lane / Desford Road, Kirby Muxloe
Land will be allocated for 52 dwellings.
The development should: a) Provide at least 13 affordable units in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS7; and b) Improve habitat to enhance diversity and connect to wider landscape, including retention of trees and hedgerows.
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43 Employment Land Provision – New Allocation
Strategic Objectives
(x) To provide the appropriate quantity, quality and mix of employment opportunities to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations, and to meet strategic employment, education and training needs;
3.25 This policy seeks to provide employment land to help deliver a thriving and diverse economy with high quality employment opportunities.
3.26 A key element of the Delivery DPD is to identify sites for employment land. The Core Strategy sets a minimum requirement for employment land of 68 hectares with a focus on the Principal Urban Area of Leicester (PUA).
3.27 Progress towards the employment land requirement in the Core Strategy has been monitored since it was adopted in 2013. The outstanding requirement for employment land has largely been delivered through permissions. However, since this time there have been a number of losses of employment land. Table 1 summarises the employment land supply position at April 2017. Further details are set out in the Employment Land Availability Report 2017 and Site Selection: Assessment of Reasonable Alternatives for Employment Land 2017. Taking account of completed sites, land with planning permission and actual and proposed losses to existing employment land and premises there is a need to identify about 30.43 hectares of employment land.
Table 1: Land Supply Changes since Core Strategy Adopted (at April 2017) Hectares Requirement Completed Losses Residual or with requirement Permission and losses Core Strategy 68.00 59.50 0 8.50 Requirement Sites in the supply 23.64 15.75 7.89 7.89 position at April 2011 Actual losses to 9.02 9.02 existing employment land and premises since 2011 Proposed losses to 5.02 5.02 existing employment land and premises at April 2017 Total 30.43
3.28 In addition, since April 2017, further sites have gained planning permission, including land to the north of Highfields Farm, Stoney Stanton (2.75 hectares).
3.29 To meet the outstanding requirement, Land West of St Johns (B4114), Enderby is proposed as an employment allocation. The site’s boundary is shown on the Policies
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44 Map. The gross site area is some 33 hectares. The net developable area will be less due to the need to provide strategic landscaping to protect the alignment of the Fosse Way, Roman Road and to provide a buffer to nearby residential properties and sensitive areas of landscape.
3.30 The site is highly attractive to the market. It has good access to the trunk road network and a nearby source of labour. The site will offer employment opportunities for the local population in a location accessible by walking, cycling and public transport.
3.31 The proposed use of the site is for storage and distribution (B8) uses. This responds to the clear demand for B8 uses identified in the Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Distribution Study 2015. The site is located within the ‘Golden Triangle’, an area highly sought after in logistics terms as operators can reach 80% - 90% of UK market in a return journey within a HGV driver’s regulated hours.
3.32 Market testing and viability evidence (Local Plan Viability Assessment 2017 and Housing Market Capacity Study 2017) concluded that there is strong market demand for B8 uses and that the site would be deliverable. Recent delivery of warehouses at Optimus Point, Glenfield has demonstrated a strong market for B8 storage and distribution uses in the area.
3.33 Transport evidence (Site Allocation Options Stage 1: Strategic Assessment (Transport) 2017) indicates that adverse highway impacts experienced from B8 uses are less harmful than those experienced from a mix of uses including B1, B2 and B8 uses. The policy indicates that alternative employment will be acceptable where it can be demonstrated that any adverse transport and other impacts can be mitigated.
3.34 The provision of offices on the site is not encouraged. These uses are more appropriately delivered in town centre locations.
3.35 It is important that the detailed design and siting of the employment site does not adversely affect recognised environmental, social or economic matters. Any proposal will have to pay particular attention to its impact on the line of the Fosse Way Roman Road (an important non-designated heritage asset) and the amenities of nearby residential properties. No size restrictions have been applied to the buildings in order to allow the site to respond to market demand in a flexible way. However, any application will need to demonstrate that the siting, design, scale and massing of the buildings would not result in unacceptable adverse impacts on the landscape or residential amenity. This will be particularly important in the case of ‘high bay’ warehouse buildings.
3.36 Transport improvement measures will be required in order to mitigate the impact of the site. Measures include improved junction and link capacity in the vicinity of junction 21 of the M1. In addition, improvements are required in order to address congestion and capacity issues in the centre of Enderby. A link road from the Warrens Business Park to Leicester Lane, Enderby (through the approved Strategic Employment Site off Leicester Lane) would result in transport and air quality benefits by removing traffic from congested routes and the busy junction at Leicester Lane and Blaby Road.
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45 SITE ALLOCATIONS POLICY SA3 Employment Site Allocation
Land West of St Johns, Enderby, as set out on the Policies Map, will be allocated for employment uses (approx. 33 hectares gross).
The development will meet the following requirements:
Mix of uses a) The site shall be primarily for B8 (storage and distribution) uses. Ancillary uses and B1 (b and c) and B2 uses will be allowed where it can be demonstrated that any adverse transport impacts can be mitigated. Planning applications for B1(a) office uses of 2,500 square metres or more shall be subject to a sequential test and accompanied by an impact assessment in line with policy CS6.
Transport b) Transport infrastructure improvements will be required to mitigate the impact of the proposed development on the local and wider road network. c) A transportation strategy will be prepared in advance of the determination of any planning application. The timing of the delivery of transport infrastructure will be determined through an agreed phasing plan. The transport impacts assessed and any phased mitigation will identify the cumulative impacts of the proposal with other developments close to junction 21 of the M1 including: Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban Extension and Strategic Employment Site, Castle Acres retail development and Everards Meadows.
Highway improvements d) A comprehensive package of transport improvements informed by a robust transport assessment will be required. The improvements should include: i. Improvements to junction and link capacity in Enderby Village Centre (including opportunities to complete the Enderby by-pass linking the B582 at Enderby to Leicester Lane via Warren Park Way and Leicester Lane Strategic Employment Site); ii. Improvements to junctions and links on the B4114 / B582; iii. Improved capacity at junction 21 of the M1 if necessary; iv. Improvements to junctions on the A563 (Lubbesthorpe Way) and B5460; and v. Provision of a signal controlled junction at the access to the site on Leicester Lane.
Sustainable transport measures e) The proposed employment development will be designed to incorporate:
i. Segregated cycling and pedestrian links. The design of the proposal will link with existing cycle routes on St Johns, Leicester Lane and the B582. ii. Measures that seek to achieve a modal shift away from private car use including provision of a Travel Plan for employees which includes measures to encourage the use of more sustainable transport; and iii. Potential to encourage employees to use local bus services. Where insufficient capacity exists in local bus services financial contributions will be required.
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46 Heritage f) The design and layout of any proposal will seek to minimise any impact on designated and non-designated heritage assets. In particular, the design and layout of the site shall seek to retain the integrity of the alignment of the Fosse Way Roman Road by avoiding development (other than necessary access infrastructure) along its length. Opportunities to provide ‘interpretation’ and increase awareness of the asset will be encouraged. g) Archaeological evaluation shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme to be agreed with the County Archaeologist prior to any development commencing on the site.
Biodiversity h) Detailed proposals shall respect the integrity of important habitats and species and demonstrate that the impacts of development on these matters of importance are satisfactorily mitigated. Design solutions will include planting trees and hedgerows to enhance the wildlife corridors along the Fosse Way and western boundary.
Landscape i) The strategic landscaping shall be identified on the masterplan accompanying the planning application. j) Existing important hedgerows and tree belts on the site boundaries shall be retained where possible and a landscape buffer provided to the eastern and southern boundaries of the site. The submitted masterplan shall clearly provide a landscape structure to the site and identify where additional planting will be included to mitigate any adverse impacts and soften and screen built development.
Surface Water k) New development shall avoid areas of built development in areas that are prone to flooding. Measures to address and regulate surface water drainage including Sustainable Drainage Systems will be required.
Masterplan l) A masterplan shall be prepared and agreed in advance of, or as part of, submission of a planning application for the allocation. The masterplan will set out in detail: the proposed access points and road structure; the protected area on and adjacent to the Fosse Way Roman Road; important environmental features to be retained (trees, hedges, ponds etc.); new areas of planting and landscaping; design principles including scale, materials, design concept and architectural parameters. m) Planning permission will not normally be granted until a comprehensive masterplan has been completed to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.
Phasing and delivery plan n) A phasing and delivery plan shall be prepared and agreed in advance of, or as part of, submission of a planning application for the allocation. The phasing and delivery plan will set out in detail the timescale for delivery of key infrastructure including transport improvements. The delivery plan will indicate how transport mitigation will be co- ordinated with that proposed as part of the approved Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban
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47 Extension and other approved commercial developments in the vicinity of Junction 21 including Castle Acres, Everards Meadows and the Leicester Lane Strategic Employment Site.
Broad Locations for Accommodating Gypsies & Travellers and Travelling Show People
Strategic Objectives
(i) To provide the appropriate quantity and mix of housing to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations;
3.37 This policy seeks to identify broad locations that will be suitable for gypsy and traveller and travelling show people accommodation where there is a need for sites.
3.38 The Government’s Planning Policy for Traveller Sites indicates that the Council, in preparing their Local Plan, should:
Set pitch targets for Gypsies and Travellers and plot targets for Travelling Showpeople; Identify and update annually, a supply of specific deliverable sites sufficient to provide 5 years worth of sites against their locally set targets; Identify a supply of specific developable sites or broad locations for growth for years 6-10 and where possible for years 11-15; Relate the number of pitches or plots to the circumstances of the specific size and location of the site and the surrounding population’s size and density; and Protect local amenity and the environment.
3.39 Core Strategy Policy CS9 sets targets for the amount of accommodation for Gypsy and Travellers and Travelling Show People. However, it relies on pitch and plot targets from the Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Gypsy and Traveller Needs Assessment Refresh 2013. This assessment predates the revised definition of Gypsy and Travellers for planning purposes and as such is out of date.
3.40 The Leicester and Leicestershire Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Assessment 2017 is a robust assessment of current and future need. It takes account of the new definition of Travellers for planning purposes. The key change is that those who have ceased to travel permanently will not now fall under the definition of a Traveller for the purposes of assessing accommodation need.
3.41 For Blaby the assessment identifies the following accommodation needs:
Table 2 Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs 2016-21 2021-26 2026-31 2031-36 Gypsies and Travellers meeting 0 1 1 1 the planning definition (Pitches) Travelling Showpeople meeting 0 0 0 1 the planning definition (Plots)
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48 3.42 In addition, the Assessment identified 83 existing households in the District that it was unable to confirm whether or not these households could be defined as Travellers for planning purposes. These households are considered to be ‘unknown’ but there is the potential for some of these households to increase the need for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation. The Assessment concluded that this need may rise by between 2 and 23 households (23 is the maximum, if all unknown households were to meet the definition of a Traveller. However, the lower number of 2 is based on the consultant’s nationwide experience that only 10% of unknown households meet the definition.).
3.43 The current supply of unimplemented planning permissions means that there is no additional need to allocate specific sites for the period 2016 to 2021 for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople meeting the planning definition. This is also the case for the ‘unknown’ households. The policy therefore sets out broad locations and criteria against which to determine planning applications for Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople accommodation.
3.44 The Assessment has also identified a current need for public transit pitch provision of 36 caravan spaces (or managed equivalent) spread over 2-3 sites in Leicestershire. It suggests that an initial review should be completed of potential sites that are deliverable in the short-term, and that new provision should be prioritised where needs are greatest, in the North West of the County and the City, and that further provision should reflect the location of unauthorised encampments, the strategic transport network, and overall geography of the county. It indicates that consideration should be given as to whether new sites and/or managed approaches to dealing with unauthorised encampments, such as tolerated stopping or Negotiated Stopping Agreements, offer the best option to accommodating transit needs.
3.45 The Assessment indicates that unauthorised encampments should be reviewed once there is sufficient evidence available, as changes to national policy in 2015 could result in more households travelling, and the consequent need for transport sites. The Council therefore commits to undertaking the appropriate evidence base review and working with the other Leicestershire Local Authorities to establish, if the review shows a requirement, the most appropriate and deliverable location for additional transit provision.
3.46 The Council has identified broad locations it will consider for Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople accommodation when determining planning applications and if necessary, identifying sites. These broad locations are derived by considering a number of key issues:
Locating Gypsy and Traveller accommodation within the proximity of a sustainable settlement - This links to the settlement hierarchy set out in policies CS1 and CS5. The requirements for access to health services and schools are also key considerations. Suitable distances to schools relate to Department of Education guidance on school transport provision and walking distances. Similar distances are considered to be relevant in terms of GP surgery catchments. Restricting development within Green Wedges - Gypsy and Traveller accommodation is not an appropriate use within Green Wedges. Such use would be contrary to Policy CS16 in the adopted Core Strategy.
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49 Restricting development within Areas of Separation – These are areas of open land designated specifically to maintain the character and identity of individual settlements. Gypsy and Traveller accommodation is likely to result in a reduction of separation between settlements and so be contrary to Policy CS17 in the adopted Core Strategy. 3.47 The Broad Locations therefore include the existing urban areas of settlements and areas designated as Countryside that are within 3 miles or 2 miles of specific settlements. It does not include Green Wedges or Areas of Separation. In terms of location, an order of preference is set out in the policy.
SITE ALLOCATIONS POLICY SA4 Broad Locations for Accommodating Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople
Where a need is identified, provision will be made for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople meeting the definition for planning purposes through a combination of the development management process and the Delivery DPD, taking into account the most up to date Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment.
Sites for new and extensions to existing Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites will be located, in order of preference, at the following locations: 1. Within the defined Settlement Boundaries, as set out on the Policies Map, of the Principal Urban Area of Leicester, Blaby, the Larger Central Villages, the Rural Centre and the Medium Central Villages; 2. Immediately adjoining defined Settlement Boundaries of the Principal Urban Area of Leicester, Blaby, the Larger Central Villages, the Rural Centre and the Medium Central Villages; 3. Within three miles of the Settlement Boundary for the Principal Urban Area of Leicester, Blaby, the Larger Central Villages and the Rural Centre or within two miles of the Settlement Boundary for the Medium Central Villages.
Accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople will not be supported in areas defined as Green Wedge or Areas of Separation.
In addition, the proposal will be supported unless it is: a) Contrary to other policies of the Local Plan, including CS9 Accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers; b) Within close proximity to major transport routes and/or air quality management areas where this could adversely affect the health of the residents; c) Adversely affected by physical constraints such as flood risk; d) Demonstrated to cause adverse affects to protected areas, including wildlife and geology designations and scheduled ancient monuments; and e) Of a scale that causes overdevelopment in terms of the proposal or by extension to an existing site.
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50 Key Employment Sites and Other Existing Employment Sites
Strategic Objectives
(x) To provide the appropriate quantity, quality and mix of employment opportunities to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations, and to meet strategic employment, education and training needs;
3.48 The NPPF makes it clear that planning policies should avoid the long term protection of sites allocated for employment use where there is no reasonable prospect of a site being used for that purpose. Land allocations should be regularly reviewed.
3.49 The Council recognises that to provide sufficient employment land, as well as identifying new sites, it will also need to protect the existing stock of employment land and buildings that are fit for purpose. Core Strategy Policy CS6 Employment sets the strategic approach to protect key employment sites.
3.50 The existing Primarily Employment Areas, Primarily Business Areas, allocated employment sites and recent large scale sites with planning permission have been assessed to justify whether or not they are considered to be Key Employment Sites (Assessment of Key Employment Sites 2016). This work updates and builds on the Blaby Employment Land Studies (2006 and 2011). The Key Employment Sites are identified on the Policies Map and will be protected for employment uses in line with Core Strategy Policy CS6 in the context of paragraph 22 of the NPPF.
3.51 It is recognised that other existing employment sites, not identified as Key Employment Sites, do have a role to play in contributing to the local economy especially for small scale businesses. However, some of these sites are no longer attractive for modern business purposes or are located where it may be detrimental to local amenity. It may be appropriate to allow the redevelopment of such sites for non-employment uses subject to the potential for employment uses being fully explored before a change of use is agreed.
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51 SITE ALLOCATIONS POLICY SA5 Key Employment Sites and Other Existing Employment Sites
The Key Employment Sites, as set out on the Policies Map, will be protected for employment uses within use classes B1, B2 and B8 unless it can be demonstrated that: a) the change of use is in line with Core Strategy Policy CS6 Employment; and b) The property is vacant and has been the subject of genuine marketing for use classes B1, B2 and B8 for at least 18 months, at reasonable market values, and which has proved unsuccessful.
For other existing employment sites, proposals for non-employment development will be supported where it can be demonstrated that: a) The property is vacant and has been the subject of genuine marketing for use classes B1, B2 and B8 for at least 6 months, at reasonable market values, and which has proved unsuccessful; b) The site is no longer capable of meeting modern business needs; and c) The change of use would result in demonstrable ‘environmental’ benefits to the immediate area.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies: E4 Protection of Employment Land and Buildings
Key Evidence for Site Allocations policies:
Site Selection Methodology 2016 Site Selection Paper - Site Assessments for Housing 2016 & 2017 Site Selection Paper – Assessment of Reasonable Alternatives for Housing 2017 Site Selection Paper - Assessments for Employment Land 2016 & 2017 Site Selection Paper – Assessments of Reasonable Alternatives for Employment Land 2017 Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2016 Economic Development Land Availability Assessment 2016 Employment Land Availability 2017 Residential Land Availability 2017 Leicester and Leicestershire Housing and Economic Needs Assessment 2017 Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Distribution Sector Study 2015 Strategic Green Wedge Assessment 2016 Area of Separation Assessment 2017 Settlement Boundary Review 2017 Heritage Assets Study 2017 Biodiversity Study Report 2017 Blaby Landscape and Settlement Character 2008 Site Specific Landscape and Visual Assessments 2017 Joint Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 2014 Addendum to 2014 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 2017 Site Allocation Options Stage 1: Strategic Assessment (Transport) 2017 Assessment of Highways & Transportation Implications of Site Allocation Options Transport 2017 Blaby Local Plan Air Quality Assessment 2017 Local Plan Viability Assessment 2017 Leicester and Leicestershire Gypsy and Traveller Needs Assessment 2017
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52 Assessment of Key Employment Sites 2016 Habitats Regulation Appraisal Screening Report 2017 Sustainability Appraisal Report – Delivery Development Plan Document 2017
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53 4 DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES
4.1 The purpose of the Development Management Policies is to make clear what the Council expects of all new developments and provides detailed policies that the Council will use to promote sustainable development and to assess planning applications. This section includes the following policies:
DM1. Development within the Settlement Boundaries DM2. Development in the Countryside DM3. Employment Development on Unallocated Sites DM4. Connection to Digital Infrastructure DM5. Blaby Town Centre - Primary and Secondary Frontages DM6. Neighbourhood Parades DM7. Road Related Services for HGVs DM8. Local Parking and Highway Design Standards DM9. High Load Route DM10. Self and Custom Build Housing DM11. Accessible and Adaptable Homes DM12. Designated and Non-designated Heritage Assets DM13. Land Contamination and Pollution DM14. Hazardous Sites and Installations DM15. Minerals Safeguarding Areas DM16. Advertisements and Signs
Development within the Settlement Boundaries
Strategic Objectives
(i) To provide the appropriate quantity and mix of housing to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations
(v) To improve the design quality of all new developments in the District including the need to design out crime
(vi) To protect the important areas of the District’s natural environment (species and habitats), landscape and geology and to improve biodiversity, wildlife habitats and corridors through the design of new developments and the management of existing areas by working with partners
(x) To provide the appropriate quantity, quality and mix of employment opportunities to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations, and to meet strategic employment, education and training needs
(xii) To maintain, and where appropriate improve, the position of retail centres within the retail hierarchy. To make sure that the existing centres, primarily Blaby Town Centre, have opportunities to grow in order to enhance their vitality and viability and to prevent expansion of out of town centres (Including the Motorways Retail Area) where this would result in an unacceptable impact on existing centres.
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54 4.2 The policy seeks to support suitable development located within the boundaries of existing settlements where the proposal meets a number of criteria.
4.3 One of the NPPF’s Core Principles is to encourage the effective use of land by reusing land that has been previously developed provided that it is not of high environmental value.
4.4 The District has a number of settlements that form part of the Principal Urban Area of Leicester and several larger villages mainly in the central part of the District which have a strong functional relationship with the PUA. There are also a range of medium and smaller villages. Core Strategy policies CS1, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6 and CS13 identify where new development for housing, employment land and retail will be supported. Settlement boundaries have been drawn around these settlements. Very small villages and hamlets are not considered to be sustainable locations for new housing, employment or retail development. There will be some opportunities for re-use and redevelopment of land within the defined Settlement Boundaries of the District’s existing settlements. The Council wants to support such development in principle subject to the development not affecting local amenity or prejudicing the comprehensive development of a wider area. Development proposals will also be subject to other relevant policies in the Local Plan.
4.5 The settlement boundaries are shown on the Policies Map. The extent of Blaby settlement boundary is defined in the Blaby Neighbourhood Plan. It is shown on the Policies Map for information.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 1 Development within the Settlement Boundaries
Within the Settlement Boundaries, as set out on the Policies Map, development proposals consistent with other policies of the Local Plan will be supported where the following criteria are met. The development proposal will: a) Provide a satisfactory relationship with nearby uses that would not be significantly detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the existing or new occupiers, including but not limited to, consideration of: i. privacy, light, noise, disturbance and overbearing effect; ii. vibration, emissions, hours of working, vehicular activity. b) Be in keeping with the character and appearance of the area; c) Not result in the overdevelopment of the site due to factors including footprint, scale and massing; d) Have a satisfactory layout, design and external appearance; and, e) Not prejudice the comprehensive development of a wider area.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
R1 Residential Development within Primarily Residential Areas R2 Non Residential Development within Primarily Residential Areas R3 Other housing development within the Limits to the Built-up Areas E1 Employment Development within Primarily Employment Area E2 Primarily Business Areas and Other Locations for Business within the Built-up Area L1 Location of Sport and Recreation Development
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55 Development in the Countryside
Strategic Objectives iv) To maximise sport and recreation opportunities.
(vi) To protect the important areas of the District’s natural environment (species and habitats), landscape and geology and to improve bio-diversity, wildlife habitats and corridors through the design of new developments and the management of existing areas by working with partners. x) To provide the appropriate quantity, quality and mix of employment opportunities to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations, and to meet strategic employment, education and training needs.
4.6 The NPPF recognises the need to take account of the different roles and characters of different areas and recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside and supporting thriving rural communities within it. It also supports economic growth in rural areas in order to create jobs and prosperity.
4.7 Core Strategy Policy CS18 sets out the strategic approach to development outside the settlement boundaries and within the area designated as Countryside. It sets out the types of uses that are appropriate in the Countryside. Development Management Policy 2 gives detailed guidance about development that is appropriate in the Countryside and the criteria that should be taken into account when determining planning applications.
4.8 Core Strategy Policies CS16 and CS17 set out the strategic approach for the areas designated as Green Wedge and Areas of Separation. Generally these policies also restrict built development in those locations. However, in the circumstances where development would not be harmful to the functions of Green Wedges or Areas of Separation this policy will also apply.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 2 Development in the Countryside
In areas designated as Countryside on the Policies Map, development proposals consistent with Core Strategy Policy CS18 will be supported where the following criteria are met: General a) The development is in keeping with the appearance and character of the existing landscape, development form and buildings. Decisions in respect of impact on landscape character and appearance will be informed by the Blaby Landscape and Settlement Character Assessment, Leicestershire and Rutland Historic Landscape Characterisation Study, National Character Areas and any subsequent pieces of evidence; and, b) The development provides a satisfactory relationship with nearby uses that would not be significantly detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the existing or new occupiers, including but not limited to, consideration of: i. overdevelopment of the site due to factors including footprint, scale and mass; ii. privacy, light, noise, disturbance and overbearing effect; and,
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56 iii. vibration, emissions, hours of working, vehicular activity. c) The development will not undermine the vitality and viability of existing town, district and local centres.
In addition to the above General criteria, the following further criteria will apply in the circumstances stated. Essential Dwellings Dwellings essential for agricultural, forestry, employment or leisure needs will be subject to a planning condition limiting occupation.
Replacement of Existing Dwellings d) Replacement dwellings will: i. Require an existing habitable dwelling to be located on the site that has recently been occupied as a main residence; ii. Be located on the site of the original dwelling unless an alternative is identified that is acceptable to the District Council; and, iii. Be of a similar size and scale to that of the original dwelling. Change of Use, Adaptation and Extension of Buildings e) For change of use, adaptation and extension of buildings: i. The development must be carried out and sustained without the need for complete or substantial rebuilding, alteration or extension; and, ii. The building is structurally sound.
In the circumstances where development would not be harmful to the functions of Green Wedges or Areas of Separation this policy will also apply.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
C2 Other Development in the Countryside C5 Change of Use and Adaptation of Existing Buildings in the Countryside, Green Wedges and Areas of Separation C6 Extensions to Existing Buildings in the Countryside, Green Wedges and Areas of Separation C7 Replacement of Existing Buildings in the Countryside, Green Wedges and Areas of Separation L1 Location of Sport and Recreation Development
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57 Employment Development on Unallocated Sites
Strategic Objectives
X) To provide the appropriate quantity, quality and mix of employment opportunities to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations, and to meet strategic employment, and education needs;
4.9 This policy seeks to provide some flexibility in terms of supporting economic growth where there are no suitable sites available within existing settlements or allocated sites.
4.10 The Core Strategy seeks to provide arrange of employment opportunities for the District’s residents and to support the growth of existing businesses and for inward investment.
4.11 Core Strategy Policy CS1 directs most new development to locations within and adjoining the PUA. Outside the PUA, development is to be focussed within and adjoining Blaby and within and adjoining the settlements of Enderby, Narborough, Whetstone and Countesthorpe (the Larger Central Villages). It also encourages employment development to land and buildings that is previously developed and / or underused.
4.12 Core Strategy Policy CS6 gives further detail for employment uses. Alongside strategic scale employment sites in the PUA, the Council is to seek the development of smaller scale employment uses in other settlements. For the smaller settlements, the scale and type of development will be determined by the needs of the area and the ability to accommodate employment growth. The Council has considered the opportunities for smaller scale employment proposals in the Larger and Medium Central Villages and the Rural Centre. The Policy also encourages further commercial growth, including office, in Blaby Town Centre. The opportunities are limited.
4.13 Although sufficient employment land is available and allocated in the District to support the identified growth over the period of the Local Plan, it is important that further employment opportunities are not stifled to encourage sustainable economic growth. In particular, there is evidence in the District of small and medium sized businesses finding it difficult to find suitable and affordable sites.
4.14 In addition to site allocations, the Council will favourably consider new employment proposals which cannot be accommodated within allocated employment areas, Key Employment Sites or other existing employment sites, particularly those located within settlement boundaries which conform to the other policies in this Plan. Policy DM1 considers sites within the settlement boundary.
4.15 Furthermore, the Council acknowledges that in some instances alternative land may be required which lies beyond the settlement boundary. Development on such sites may be considered acceptable where it is on suitable previously developed land, or if no such land is available, adjacent to existing settlement boundaries. The Council will only consider proposals on alternative sites where they are acceptable in planning and environmental terms and it can be demonstrated that all other sites do not meet the
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58 needs of the operator. The applicant will be required to demonstrate that the proposal meets the criteria set out in the policy.
4.16 National policy defines office developments which are not ancillary to other B uses classes as a main town centre use. As such stand-alone office developments fall outside of the scope of this policy and should be considered under Core Strategy Policy CS6 and CS13.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 3 Employment Development on Unallocated Sites
Proposals for new employment development will be directed to employment land allocations, Key Employment Sites and other suitable locations within the settlement boundaries.
Where no suitable sites are available, proposals for new employment development (Use Classes B1b and B1c, B2 or B8) will be supported on unallocated sites on the edge of the built up area of the Principal Urban Area, Blaby, the Larger Central Villages, the Medium Central Villages and the Rural Centre where the following criteria are met. Such proposals will: a) Demonstrate that the proposal cannot reasonably be accommodated on suitable alternative sites, identified as vacant or developable, within the settlement boundary; b) Benefit the local economy and not undermine the delivery of the employment allocations. In particular, proposals that provide affordable accommodation for small and medium sized businesses will be supported; c) Be in line with the criteria set out in Core Strategy Policy CS6 concerning the suitability of sites; d) Avoid an increase in traffic generation that would result in severe harm to the local road network; and e) Give priority to previously developed land and premises.
Non ancillary B1(a) offices is a main town centre use and as such is excluded from the provisions of this policy.
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Strategic Objectives iii) To deliver the infrastructure, services and facilities required to meet the needs of the population of the District of Blaby, including those arising from growth, and to make services accessible to all;
4.17 This policy seeks to ensure that developers of residential and commercial properties provide connections to superfast and reliable broadband.
4.18 Reliable broadband internet access is essential for homes across the country to benefit from online services and for businesses to compete globally.
4.19 The NPPF states that advanced, high quality communications infrastructure is essential for sustainable economic growth. The development of high speed broadband technology and other communications networks also plays a vital role in enhancing the provision of local community facilities and services. In preparing Local Plans, local planning authorities should support the expansion of electronic communications networks, including telecommunications and high speed broadband. The numbers of radio and telecommunications masts and the sites for such installations should be kept to a minimum consistent with the efficient operation of the network.
4.20 New building regulations came into force on 1 January 2017 to guarantee that all new buildings and renovations will include in-building physical infrastructure to support connections to superfast broadband.
4.21 Additionally, the Government has brokered an agreement between Openreach and the Home Builders Federation to offer access to full fibre broadband for all new developments, for free, for developments over 30 premises registered from November 2016, or as part of a co-funded initiative.
4.22 The Government’s commitment to supporting broadband and mobile connections is reaffirmed in the Housing White Paper (2017). This policy seeks to ensure that high quality digital infrastructure will be delivered and accessible from a range of providers for both residential and commercial development. The Government has set targets in terms of what it considers to be fast and reliable broadband but it should be recognised that this is a fast changing technology. Developers should provide digital connections to meet the latest Government target.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 4 Connection to Digital Infrastructure
All new build major residential and commercial development must be served by a fast, affordable and reliable broadband connection in line with the latest Government target. Developers will liaise with broadband infrastructure providers to ensure that a suitable connection is made.
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60 The broadband connection will need to be directly accessed from the nearest exchange and suitable for easy access to enable future repair, replacement and upgrading.
Exceptions may be made to the above, where applicants have demonstrated through consultation with broadband infrastructure providers, that this would not be possible, practical or economically viable.
Blaby Town Centre - Primary and Secondary Frontages
Strategic Objectives
(xii) To maintain, and where appropriate improve, the position of retail centres within the retail hierarchy. To make sure that the existing centres, primarily Blaby Town Centre, have opportunities to grow in order to enhance their vitality and viability and to prevent expansion of out of town centres (Including the Motorways Retail Area) where this would result in an unacceptable impact on existing centres.
4.23 The policy defines the uses that are acceptable within the Primary and Secondary Frontages of Blaby Town centre.
4.24 The NPPF indicates that the extent of town centres and primary shopping areas should be defined based on a clear definition of primary and secondary frontages in designated centres. Policies should also make clear which uses will be permitted in such locations.
4.25 The NPPF defines primary frontages as those likely to include a high proportion of retail uses such as food, drinks, clothing and household goods. Secondary frontages are those providing greater opportunities for a diversity of uses such as restaurants, cinemas and businesses.
4.26 The Town Centre and Retail Study 2015 considers the extent of Blaby Town Centre and the location of primary and secondary frontages. It defines a relatively tight area to reflect the pattern of uses on the ground and to ensure that the boundaries do not act to identify an inappropriately large area for the purposes of applying the sequential approach.
4.27 The policy seeks to maintain at least 70% of the Primary Frontage as A1 use but is more flexible for the secondary frontage where opportunities for a diversity of town centre uses will be supported. At September 2015, monitoring shows that 72.8% of the total length of the Primary Frontages for Blaby town centre as defined in the Town Centre and Retail Study 2015 are in A1 use. 57.6% of Primary and Secondary Frontages are in A1 use. The extent of the Primary and Secondary Frontages is shown on the Policies Map.
4.28 The extent of Blaby Town Centre boundary is defined in the Blaby Neighbourhood Plan. It is shown on the Policies Map for information.
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61 DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 5 Blaby Town Centre - Primary and Secondary Frontages
Within the Primary Frontage, as shown on the Policies Map, the ground floor uses will be shops within the A1 use class. Other uses within the A use class will need to demonstrate: a) A positive impact on the vitality and viability of Blaby Town Centre; b) That no more than 30% of the total length of Primary Frontage will be non A1 use to ensure that there is not a concentration of non A1 use class frontage; c) There is no loss of an A1 shop in a key location, including a corner or link position; d) A significant shop use is not isolated from the remaining Primary Frontage; and e) Where a premises is vacant, the length of vacancy and evidence of marketing for the current permitted use. Non A use class uses will not be permitted at ground floor level within the Primary Frontage.
Within the Secondary Frontage, as shown on the Policies Map, shops within the A use class and other main town centres uses with the exception of residential will be supported. Residential development will be supported on upper floors.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
S4 Financial, Professional and Other Services S9 Blaby Central Area S10 Blaby Central Area- Primary Shopping Frontages S11 Blaby Central Area – Secondary Shopping Frontages
Neighbourhood Parades
Strategic Objectives
(xii) To maintain, and where appropriate improve, the position of retail centres within the retail hierarchy. To make sure that the existing centres, primarily Blaby Town Centre, have opportunities to grow in order to enhance their vitality and viability and to prevent expansion of out of town centres (Including the Motorways Retail Area) where this would result in an unacceptable impact on existing centres.
4.29 The policy seeks to protect small local shopping centres by defining the uses that will be acceptable in such locations that are defined as Neighbourhood Parades.
4.30 The NPPF provides for local planning authorities to ‘...guard against the unnecessary loss of valued facilities and services, particularly where this would reduce the community’s ability to meet its day-to-day needs’. However, the NPPF indicates that a small parade of shops of purely neighbourhood significance does not comprise a ‘centre’.
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62 4.31 The Town Centre and Retail Study 2015 considers parades of shops and defines them as Neighbourhood Parades but recognises that they are not generally considered to have the status of a defined centre. Neighbourhood parades usually comprise of a short linear row, or two rows of limited length, of shops that help serve the day to day needs of the immediate local community. The retail units are usually small in scale with the majority of units either providing a convenience function or service such as a takeaway or hairdresser. It is important to maintain, and where possible enhance, such local community facilities.
4.32 The Neighbourhood Parades Assessment 2016 considers the suitability of small scale local shopping centres to be defined as Neighbourhood Parades. The main criteria is that a neighbourhood parade should normally contain a convenience store or a newsagent and other shop uses that meet the day to needs of the immediate local community. There are 22 Neighbourhood Parades located in the District. The boundaries of the Neighbourhood Parades are identified on the Policies Map. In addition, new convenience shopping facilities and local services meeting the criteria for Neighbourhood Parades will be subject to the policy.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 6 Neighbourhood Parades
Neighbourhood Parades, as set out on the Policies Map, will be maintained, and where possible enhanced, for the use of small scale retail uses that support shops or services that are used on a day to day basis by the local community. The policy applies to the existing Neighbourhood Parades, listed below, and to new facilities and services meeting the criteria. Existing Neighbourhood Parades:
Blaby Western Drive Braunstone Town Ayston Road Braunstone Town Bidford Road / Braunstone Lane Braunstone Town Cyril Street Braunstone Town Henley Crescent Braunstone Town Sun Way Braunstone Town Thorpe Astley Braunstone Town Edward Avenue Braunstone Town Warden’s Walk Braunstone Town Watergate Lane Countesthorpe Station Road Croft Pochin Street Glenfield Dominion Road Glenfield Elm Tree Avenue / Somerset Drive Glenfield Faire Road Glen Parva Needham Avenue Kirby Muxloe Cherry Tree Court Leicester Forest East 146 – 150 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Warren Court Narborough Copt Oak Court Whetstone Dog and Gun Lane Whetstone Grove Road Roundabout
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63 The following uses will be supported in Neighbourhood Parades provided that the use would not result in the Neighbourhood Parade being unable to meet the day to day needs of the local community: a) A1 shops b) A2 Financial and professional services c) A3 Restaurants and cafes d) A4 Drinking establishments e) A5 Hot food take-away f) Community facilities such as places of worship and village halls/community buildings g) Medical facilities h) Residential development ancillary to the above.
Road Related Facilities for HGVs
Strategic Objectives
(x) To provide the appropriate quantity, quality and mix of employment opportunities to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations, and to meet strategic employment, education and training needs
4.33 This policy seeks to ensue that appropriate parking and toilet facilities are made for HGV drivers when new B8 storage and distribution development takes place.
4.34 The Government is committed to ensuring that the planning system does everything it can to support sustainable economic growth. Existing business sectors should be supported.
4.35 The LLEP Sector Growth Plan for Logistics and Distribution 2015 states that the improvement of roadside facilities in the LLEP area is a measure that will benefit recruitment and retention of all drivers but will particularly encourage women to join the driver workforce. Toilet facilities and secure parking areas are highlighted as key improvements needed to roadside facilities.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 7 Road Related Facilities for HGVs
Major development proposals that include mainly B8 uses will include provision, of an appropriate scale, for road related facilities for HGV drivers, including toilets and secure parking, within the development site.
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Strategic Objectives
(v) To improve the design quality of all new developments in the District including the need to design out crime.
(xi) To deliver the transport needs of the District and to encourage and develop the use of more sustainable forms of transport (Including walking, cycling, other forms of non-motorised transport and public transport).
4.36 This policy seeks to provide a consistent approach to local car parking standards and highway design.
4.37 The NPPF sets out the criteria that should be taken into account when setting local parking standards, including: the accessibility of the development, the type, mix and use of development, the availability of and opportunities for public transport, local car ownership levels and the overall need to reduce the use of high emission vehicles.
4.38 In the cities and counties of Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, the 6Cs Design Guide provides a consistent approach to highways and transportation infrastructure for new developments. It sets out, amongst other things, standards and policies for parking and highways design that will need to be considered for all new development.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 8 Local Parking and Highway Design Standards
Housing development, including householder development that affects parking or garage space, will be required to provide an appropriate level of parking provision that: a) Complies with the most up to date 6Cs Design Guide; and b) Is justified by an assessment of the site’s accessibility, the type and mix of housing and the availability of and opportunities for public transport.
All other forms of development, including for employment uses, will be required to provide an appropriate level of parking and servicing provision as set out in the most up to date 6Cs Design Guide.
All new development and changes of use will be required to meet highway design standards as set out in the most up to date 6Cs Design Guide.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
T1 Public Transport Provision to serve Major New Development T2 Off Road / Lay-by Provision for Public Transport
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65 T3 New Highway Schemes: Provision of Pedestrian and Cyclist Facilities and Environmental Safeguards T6 Off Street Parking Provision T7 Loss of Off Street Parking or Garaging Space T8 Off Road facilities for Loading, Unloading and Servicing T10 Car parking and Service Areas Design T12 Access and Mobility Needs: Open Spaces
A47 High Load Route
Strategic Objectives
(xi) To deliver the transport needs of the District and to encourage and develop the use of more sustainable forms of transport (Including walking, cycling, other forms of non-motorised transport and public transport).
4.39 This policy seeks to highlight the High Load Route along the A47 and ensure that new development does not impact on the passage of high loads on this route.
4.40 The Heavy and High Load Grids are a set of advisory routes for the very high and heavy abnormal loads. The routes are designed to assist the haulage industry to plan moves and ensure routes are maintained to agreed capacities. Such routes are protected by Road Circular 61/72. Whilst a review of the routes is expected to take place during 2016/2017, Highways England expects that the status of the structures on the route is maintained.
4.41 A High Load Route follows the route of the A47 through the District.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 9 A47 High Load Road Route
Development will not be supported where it would impede the passage of high loads along the A47 High Load Route as set out on the Policies Map.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
T15 High Load / Abnormal Load Route
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66 Self and Custom Build Housing
Strategic Objectives
(i) To provide the appropriate quantity and mix of housing to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations
4.42 This policy requires a proportion of plots on large housing sites to be provided as serviced plots and to be marketed to self and custom builders.
4.43 The NPPF promotes the delivery of a wide choice of high quality homes. Local planning authorities are urged to plan for a mix of housing based on current need and future trends, market trends and the needs of different groups such as people wishing to build their own homes.
4.44 Self build homes are when individuals or groups of people physically build themselves, sometimes with help from sub-contractors. Custom built homes are properties commissioned by people from a builder, contractor or package company.
4.45 Serviced building plots are shovel-ready parcels of land with planning permission, laid out and ready for construction with access and utilities/services provided to the plot boundary.
4.46 The Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 requires each relevant authority to keep a register of individuals and associations of individuals who are seeking to acquire serviced plots of land in the authority’s area in order to build houses for those individuals to occupy as homes (referred to as Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Registers).
4.47 The Self-build and custom housebuilding register provides valuable information on the demand for self-build and custom housebuilding in Blaby District. It forms a key part of the evidence base of demand for this type of housing. The register shows that between 1st April 2016 and 1st April 2017, 14 individuals were accepted for entry on the register for Blaby District. Of these, 5 individuals indicated that they had also applied to enter the registers for one or more nearby areas.
4.48 The HEDNA considers self build and custom housebuilding. It notes that the registers are fairly new and the demand information shown by them should be treated with some caution. It draws on information from Buildstore, who own and manage the largest national database relating to the demand and supply for self and custom build properties in the UK. For Blaby District, this indicates that 78 people are registered as looking to build in the District on the Custom Build Register with a further 547 subscribers to the Plotsearch service.
4.49 From a development point of view, key issues with this market are associated with skills and risk: whilst there may be a notable number of people with an ‘interest’ in self- build, there is in some circumstances a significant financial outlay, risk and time-cost associated with self-build.
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67 4.50 The HEDNA considers that most new delivery will be on small windfall sites but also recognises that there is some potential through policy to encourage developers of larger schemes to designate parts of these as plots available for self and custom build. However, it is likely to be difficult to demonstrate concrete evidence of demand at a local level, albeit those local authorities are required to maintain registers of those with an interest in doing so.
4.51 Taking this information into account, the Council will seek to provide self and custom build plots by:
Requiring developers to supply 5% of dwellings on sites over 100 dwellings as serviced plots for self and custom build housing and to market those plots; Investigating whether the Council has any land for self and custom build housing opportunities; Making available details of sites with planning permission through the annually produced Residential Land Availability Report. 4.52 The policy requires a proportion of plots on large housing sites to be provided as serviced plots and to be marketed for self and custom builders. In order to ensure adequate plots are marketed, the policy sets out a minimum size. Analysis of those included on the Council’s Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Register reveals that 50% require a plot size of 300sqm or above and 33% require plot size of between 150 and 300sqm. The minimum plot requirements reflect this in terms of the number of bedrooms.
4.53 The marketing of the plots should include contact with people on the Council’s Self- build and Custom Housebuilding Register and via the National Custom and Self-build Association (NaCSBA) portal or similar. The price of marketed plots must be made available at their market value or less.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 10 Self and Custom Build Housing
Proposals for self and custom build housing will be supported in suitable locations. The Council will maintain a register of prospective self and custom house builders and have regard to the register in its decision making, plan making, housing and regeneration functions.
Development proposals over 100 dwellings will require developers to supply 5% of a site’s dwelling capacity as serviced plots for self and custom build housing unless the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Register shows a lower level of demand. The plots will be provided in accordance with the following criteria: a) With at least outline planning permission; b) At least 5 dwellings in a single site location to be developed in accordance with an agreed design code submitted with the planning application; c) Self and custom build plots should be of a size at least equal to that of those for dwellings of 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms on the main development site. The split will be determined by the Council based on examination of the Self-build and Custom
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68 Housebuilding Register; d) Marketed plots will be made available at their market value or less; and e) Where it has been demonstrated that plots have been made available and marketed appropriately for at least 12 months and have not sold for self and custom build housing, the plot(s) may either remain on the open market or be built out by the developer.
Accessible and Adaptable Homes
Strategic Objectives
(i) To provide the appropriate quantity and mix of housing to meet the needs of the District’s current and future populations;
(v) To improve the design quality of all new developments in the District including the need to design out crime.
4.54 The policy seeks to provide a proportion of accessible and adaptable and wheelchair homes in large scale housing developments.
4.55 The Government’s Housing Standards Review 2015 introduced optional building regulations requirements M4(2) for accessible and adaptable homes and M4(3) for wheelchair homes. The wheelchair homes standard includes two subsections: wheelchair accessible homes and wheelchair adaptable homes. These standards provide a higher standard than the minimum national building regulations. The approach was brought into legislation by the Deregulation Act 2015.
4.56 Planning Practice Guidance on Housing – Optional Technical Standards indicates that the use of higher Building Regulation standards is informed by the housing needs assessment and other available datasets. The Planning Practice Guidance indicates that wheelchair accessible homes should be applied only to those dwellings where the local authority is responsible for allocating or nominating a person to live in that dwelling. This is not the case for wheelchair adaptable homes which can be applied to all tenures. The Accessible and Adaptable and Wheelchair Homes Data Review 2016 considers data on local authority housing, Census and population and household projections.
4.57 In terms of building regulation standard M4(2) accessible and adaptable homes, the local authority data on social lettings shows 14% of new tenants moved as their current property was unsuitable due to ill health or disability. The Census shows that 16% of residents have a long term health problem or disability and that 30% of households include a person with a long term health problem or disability. Population and household projections show considerable increases in the numbers of people aged 60 or over and households headed by people aged 65 or over. For example, currently, 16% of all households are headed by a person aged 75 years or over and this is predicted to increase to 25% by 2039. It is reasonable to assume that a growing older population is likely to increase the number of people with disabilities.
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69 4.58 The information from the datasets shows that the optional building regulation M4(2) for accessible and adaptable homes is justified. The evidence points to a requirement of 15% of new homes to meet the building regulation M4(2) would be the minimum considered appropriate. Three options for the requirement for the optional building regulations M4(2) of 5%, 10% and 15% were tested for viability. The final figure takes account of the viability testing. For larger sites, over 35 dwellings, 5% of the dwellings will need to meet the higher building standard regulations (M4(2) for accessible and adaptable dwellings. This will apply to all tenures.
4.59 In terms of building regulation M4(3) wheelchair housing, the local authority data indicates that 3% of applicants housed require wheelchair homes. The HEDNA indicates a requirement of 4% of new homes to meet the building regulation M4(3). This includes an adjustment to take account of the current shortfall of suitable wheelchair homes. However, requiring the higher building regulations (M4(3) for wheelchair homes is likely to affect the viability and so is not applied.
4.60 Making homes adaptable for changing and unforeseen circumstances provides families and individuals with the choice of allowing them to stay in their existing home and reduces the burden of high building costs to meet such needs and/or having to relocate.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 11 Accessible and Adaptable Homes
M4(2) Accessible and Adaptable Homes Development proposals for housing of 35 dwellings or more must meet the Building Regulations Standard M4(2) for 5% of the dwellings unless site specific factors such as vulnerability to flooding, site topography, and other circumstances make a specific site less suitable for M4(2) compliant dwellings, particularly where step free access cannot be achieved or is not viable.
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Strategic Objectives
(vii) To preserve and enhance the cultural heritage of the District, recognising its contribution to local distinctiveness and to seek design solutions which preserve and enhance heritage assets where they are impacted by development.
4.61 The policy seeks to ensure that heritage assets are suitably considered and where necessary protected when affected by a development proposal.
4.62 The NPPF indicates that an applicant will need to describe the significance of heritage assets, including their setting, where it is affected by a development proposal. It also sets out the considerations that a Local Planning Authority will need to consider when determining a planning application. For example, in terms of deliberate neglect or damage, the desirability of retaining the heritage assets and securing viable uses, the positive contribution a heritage asset can make and the approach to harm or loss of significance of heritage assets.
4.63 There are a number of important archaeological sites, including 14 Scheduled Monuments, in the District. In addition, there are numerous areas of known archaeological interest and the potential for other unexplored areas to contain archaeological artefacts. The District currently has eleven Conservation Areas and some 200 Listed Buildings.
4.64 Shopfronts and advertisements are intrinsic to the success of town and other centres. Shopfronts can also have heritage interests, particularly in Conservation Areas. Shopfronts of historic merit should be protected and enhanced as heritage assets.
4.65 The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 sets out the special controls in respect of buildings and areas of special architectural or historic interest. In particular, Sections 66 and 72 of the Act provide a strong presumption in favour of preservation of Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas. For development which affects a listed building or its setting, special regard is required to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses. For buildings or other land in a conservation area, special attention shall be paid to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of that area. The Council will need to demonstrate that it has given the specific provisions of the Act considerable importance and weight in determining planning applications affecting Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas. The applicant will also need to justify the development proposal in the light of these provisions.
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71 DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 12 Designated and Non-designated Heritage Assets
Where a development proposal affects a heritage asset, including Scheduled Monuments, Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas or other non designated heritage assets, or the setting of such assets, the applicant will need to submit a heritage impact assessment to demonstrate: a) An understanding of the heritage asset and its significance; b) The impact of the development proposal on the heritage asset and its setting and the harm to the significance of the asset; c) How any harm will be outweighed by the substantial public benefits of the proposal; and d) How the proposal is consistent with the points (a) to (e), where appropriate, in Core Strategy Policy CS20.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
CE1 Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites CE3 Listed Building – Demolition CE4 Listed Buildings – Changes of Use CE8 Conservation Areas – Demolition of Unlisted Buildings CE12 Conservation Areas – Traffic Levels CE13 Conservation Areas – Advertisements CE14 Conservation Areas – Advertisements (Internally Illuminated) CE15 Kirby Fields Conservation Area CE16 Cosby Conservation Area – Shopfront Replacement CE17 Cosby Conservation Area – Shopfront Replacement or Alteration
Land Contamination and Pollution
Strategic Objectives
(ix) To minimise the risk of flooding (and other hazards) to property, infrastructure and people
4.66 This policy seeks to ensure that development proposals are not affected by or cause land contamination or pollution.
Land contamination, landfill and land stability
4.67 The NPPF encourages the effective use of land by re-using land that has previously been developed. However, to prevent unacceptable risks from pollution and land instability, new development must be appropriate for its location. The adverse effects of pollution, on health, the natural environment or general amenity and the potential sensitivity of the area or proposed development, should be taken into account.
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72 4.68 The NPPF makes it clear that where a site is affected by contamination or land stability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner.
4.69 It is important that such sites are reclaimed to a level that is suitable for the future intended use and also that there is no contamination of water resources during the reclamation and redevelopment.
4.70 The geology of the District has resulted in mineral workings, with important resources of igneous rock, sand and gravel and clays. Currently, there is one extraction site, at Croft Quarry, which provides high quality granite. The legacy of mineral extraction has resulted in a number of disused quarries and workings, several of which have been reclaimed via landfill. A number of these were filled prior to the 1974 Control of Pollution Act and few records exist as to the nature of infill materials. Other sources of potential pollution or land contamination include historical industrial sites, current industrial sites and other previously developed contaminated sites. As a general rule, development proposals within 250m of a landfill or contaminated site will require investigation.
Water Quality
4.71 The Water Framework Directive requires member states, among other things, to prevent deterioration of aquatic ecosystems and protect, enhance and restore water bodies to ‘good’ status. It applies to all surface waters and groundwater (underground rock). The Humber River Basin Management Plan provides a holistic framework to protect and enhance the benefits of the water environment to people, the economy and wildlife. It sets out the actions needed to tackle problems that are affecting water quality.
Air Quality
4.72 Sustaining compliance with air quality objectives is important for human health. New development, particularly within Air Quality Management Areas, will need to ensure that these objectives are not compromised. Any new development in Air Quality Management Areas will need to be consistent with the Air Quality Action Plan.
4.73 Currently, there are four Air Quality Management Areas in the District. These are all
declared for the Air Quality Objectives for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2):
AQMA 1: A5460 Narborough Road South AQMA 2: M1 corridor in Enderby and Narborough AQMA 3: M1 corridor between Thorpe Astley and Kirby Muxloe AQMA 4B: Enderby Road, Whetstone. 4.74 In addition there are a number of transport corridors, including the M1 J21 area, A47 and B582 where there is potential for air quality to be an issue.
Noise
4.75 Development should aim to avoid noise from giving rise to significant adverse impacts on health and quality of life. Relevant mitigation measures will be required to protect future occupiers. It is recognised that existing uses will often create noise and
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73 existing businesses wanting to develop in continuance of their business should not have unreasonable restrictions put on them as a result of changes to nearby land uses since they were established.
4.76 The M1 and M69 motorways, the A46 and Birmingham to Peterborough railway line, carrying both passengers and freight, cross the District. These are some examples of potential noise emitters.
Light
4.77 The NPPF encourages good design to limit the impact of light pollution from artificial light on local amenity, intrinsically dark landscapes and nature conservation.
4.78 Artificial light provides valuable benefits, including safety and security of people and premises, extending opportunities for sport and recreation, and can be essential to a new development. Equally, artificial light is not always necessary, has the potential to become what is termed ‘light pollution’ or ‘obtrusive light’ and not all modern lighting is suitable in all locations. It can be a source of annoyance to people, harmful to wildlife, undermine enjoyment of the countryside or detract from enjoyment of the night sky. For maximum benefit, the best use of artificial light is about getting the right light, in the right place and providing light at the right time.
Soils
4.79 The planning system should protect and enhance valued soils and prevent the adverse effects of unacceptable levels of pollution. Soil is a finite resource that provides ‘ecosystem services’ such as a medium for growing food and timber, a store for carbon and water, a reservoir for biodiversity and as a buffer against pollution.
4.80 The NPPF indicates that the economic and other benefits of best and most versatile agricultural land must be taken into account and that poorer quality land should be used in preference to higher quality land.
4.81 There is land within the District that is classified as Grade 2 and 3. Best and most versatile land is land that is classified as Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3a.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 13 Land Contamination and Pollution
Development proposals will be required to clearly demonstrate that any adverse impacts related to land contamination, landfill, land stability and pollution (water, air, noise, light and soils) can be satisfactorily mitigated.
For the following circumstances, development proposals will be supported where it is accompanied by a detailed investigation of the issues and appropriate mitigation measures are identified to avoid any adverse impact upon the site or adjacent areas: a) Land that is (or has the potential to be) subject to land contamination or land stability issues; b) Close to an aquifer or surface water feature that may result in groundwater or surface water pollution;
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Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
CE26 Light Pollution M2 Unstable Land M3 Contaminated Land CF7 Sewage Treatment Works – Cordon Sanitaire
Hazardous Sites and Installations
Strategic Objectives
(ix) To minimise the risk of flooding (and other hazards) to property, infrastructure and people
4.82 This policy seeks to keep hazardous sites and installations separate from housing and other vulnerable uses.
4.83 Certain sites and pipelines are designated as major hazards by virtue of the quantities of hazardous substances present. The siting of such developments is subject to planning controls to keep these separated from housing and other land uses which might be incompatible from a safety viewpoint. The Council will consult the Health and Safety Executive, as appropriate, about the siting of any new proposals for major hazard installations.
4.84 There is a major hazard site and a major hazard pipeline located in the District:
Calor Gas site, Huncote Road, Stoney Stanton;
High Pressure Gas Pipeline runs across the District from Thurlaston to Kilby.
4.85 Whilst these are subject to stringent controls under health and safety legislation, it is prudent to control the types of development permitted in the vicinity of these installations. For this reason, the Council has been advised by the Health and Safety Executive of the consultation zones for each major hazard site and pipeline within the District. When determining planning applications within these consultation zones, the Council will consult the Health and Safety Executive about risks to the proposed development from the major hazards (in accordance with Circular 04/00).
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75 DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 14 Hazardous Sites and Installations
Development proposals within the consultation zones for major hazard sites and major hazard pipelines, as set out on the Policies Map, will take account of the requirements to keep separate housing and other land uses that may be incompatible with the major hazard and prevent damage to major hazard pipelines or installations.
Proposals for any other hazardous uses and installations will be kept separate from housing and other uses that are incompatible with the major hazard.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
E5 Calor Site, Potters Marston E6 High Pressure Gas Pipeline
Mineral Safeguarding Areas
Strategic Objectives
(viii) To minimise energy use and use of valuable resources and to encourage renewable energy production in suitable locations.
4.86 The NPPF indicates that local planning authorities for minerals define Minerals Safeguarding Areas and adopt policies so that known locations of specific mineral resources of local and national importance are not sterilised by non-mineral development, whilst not creating a presumption that these minerals will be worked.
4.87 The Minerals Safeguarding Areas will be defined by Leicestershire County Council in the emerging Minerals and Waste Local Plan. Detailed policies for Minerals Safeguarding Areas are set out in the Minerals and Waste Local Plan. To enable developers to understand where these policies will apply, the Minerals Safeguarding Areas will set out on the Policies Map when the details are available. Leicestershire County Council has published areas for mineral safeguarding as part of work on the emerging Minerals and Waste Local Plan.
4.88 Minerals can only be worked where they are found. There are currently sand and gravel reserves known to exist in the general vicinity of the Soar Valley and igneous rock reserves at Croft and Huncote.
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76 DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 15 Minerals Safeguarding Areas
Development will not be supported in locations where it would sterilise or prejudice the viable extraction of mineral reserves as set out in the Minerals and Waste Local Plan. The locations will be set out on the Policies Map and include: a) Land in Soar Valley; b) Land in the vicinity of Croft Quarry.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
M4 Mineral Reserves
Advertisements and Signs
Strategic Objectives
(v) To improve the design quality of all new developments in the District including the need to design out crime.
Vii) To preserve and enhance the cultural heritage of the District, recognising its contribution to local distinctiveness and to seek design solutions which preserve and enhance heritage assets where they are impacted by development.
4.89 This policy seeks to control and manage adverts and signs.
4.90 The display of advertisements is subject to a separate consent process within the planning system. This is principally set out in the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. This policy applies to those advertisements that require the express consent of the local planning authority.
4.91 Advertisements and signs can be important to commercial areas, being both informative and sometimes adding interest and vitality to the street scene. However, advertisements and signs can also affect the appearance of an area. The District’s centres are a focus for advertising, and their visual appearance is important to the performance and attraction of such centres. There is also pressure in the District for locating advertisement hoardings and stand-alone advert boards.
4.92 Advertisements and signs can detract from the townscape and landscape quality of the District, and lead to a poor visual environment within their immediate vicinity. Poorly located advertisements and signs can be unsightly and be an incongruous feature especially in areas where there is a unified architectural or landscape character. In addition, the amenity, character and quality of heritage assets and the wider historic
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4.93 It is important to control and manage advertisements and signs in terms of their number, size, design, siting or illumination, so they do not lead to substantial harm to the significance and appearance of buildings or areas, add clutter to an already busy street scene, adversely affect the local environment, hinder pedestrian movement on footpaths or affect highway safety.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 16 Advertisements and Signs
Advertisements and / or signs that are sensitively designed and located, contribute to the visual amenity of the area and do not prejudice public safety will be supported unless the proposal: a) Causes a hazard or distraction to all users of the highway including pedestrians; b) Adversely affects the significance of heritage assets and their settings, and is not sensitive to the character of the area through size and siting and means of illumination; c) Contributes to an unsightly proliferation or clutter of signage in the vicinity and detracts from the amenity of the street scene; d) Causes a visual intrusion by virtue of light pollution into adjoining residential properties and includes flashing, intermittent or moving internal or external illumination.
Will replace the following Adopted Local Plan saved policies:
CE7 Listed Buildings – Signs and Advertisements CE13 Conservation Areas – Advertisements CE14 Conservation Areas – Advertisements (Internally Illuminated)
Key Evidence for Development Management policies:
Settlement Boundary Review 2017 Leicester and Blaby Town Centre and Retail Study 2015 Neighbourhood Parades Assessments 2016 Local Plan Viability Assessment 2017 Sustainability Appraisal Report – Delivery Development Plan Document 2017
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78 5 INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN
5.1 The Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) considers how the necessary physical, social and green infrastructure will be provided to implement the policies and proposals identified in the Blaby Local Plan Delivery (Development Plan Document). The IDP supplements that contained in the Local Plan Core Strategy 2013.
5.2 The policies of the Core Strategy referred to the need to deliver services, facilities and infrastructure to support growth (Policy CS11) and the ways in which contributions will be sought from developers to deliver this (Policy CS12). This IDP identifies the major infrastructure required to deliver the policies and proposals of the Delivery DPD, who will provide it, where, when and how (either direct provision or financial contribution).
5.3 The IDP considers the specific requirements for large sites (more than 500 houses or 20 hectares of employment land). For the smaller residential sites proposed in the plan, the IDP considers the generic contributions that will be required. Where specific requirements have been identified from any of the proposed allocations, these are identified in the policy relating to that site.
5.4 An integrated approach has been taken to the identification of necessary infrastructure and its delivery through co-operation with developers and key infrastructure providers.
5.5 The IDP identifies infrastructure requirements associated with new developments. The financial costs of these will help to inform the Council’s assessment of viability in relation to site options and policies.
Site Allocations (Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe)
5.6 The Council is mindful that many of the infrastructure requirements from the proposed allocation at Land North of Hinckley Road (the A47) will need to be co-ordinated with those being sought as part of the New Lubbesthorpe development. The financial contributions identified in the IDP are the reasonable, fair and proportionate contributions necessary to support the additional growth. Given the close proximity of the site to Lubbesthorpe, the timescales for delivery and financial contributions towards infrastructure will also need to be carefully co-ordinated.
Transport requirements
5.7 Blaby District Council has commissioned research to provide evidence of the potential transport impacts of the proposed allocations and any mitigation measures required. The Council has worked closely with Leicestershire County Council (the Local Highway Authority) and Leicester City Council’s Transportation Department in order to ensure that local and wider impacts are considered.
5.8 The transport improvements that have been identified as a result of the proposed main housing site will need to be co-ordinated with that required as part of the Lubbesthorpe
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79 Sustainable Urban Extension and Strategic Employment Site1. These works have been funded through developer contributions as part of a signed section 106 agreement under planning permission 11/0100/1/OX (approved in January 2014).
5.9 Further contributions will be required to address the additional transport impacts over and above those anticipated through growth at Lubbesthorpe. The ‘trigger points’ for contributions will be informed through the development of a detailed section 106 obligation.
Social Infrastructure
Education
5.10 The proposal for 750 houses2 is of a sufficient scale to necessitate the provision of a one-form entry primary school on-site. Discussions with the Local Education Authority have indicated that there are options for accommodating primary school pupils arising from the proposed allocations in the short term. Pupils could be accommodated in extended facilities at Fossebrook Academy3
5.11 Financial contributions towards secondary and special education will be required in lieu of on-site provision. Whilst the numbers of potential secondary and special education needs pupils generated from the proposed allocations has been identified, the preferred school to accommodate students is yet to be formally agreed. Secondary education places would be provided at Winstanley Community College, Brookvale High School / Groby Community College. Developer contributions will be required to cover the full cost of addressing capacity shortfalls for secondary and special education off site. The level of financial contribution is informed by Leicestershire County Council’s adopted Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) relating to ‘Planning Obligations and Developer Contributions’.
Health
5.12 Financial contributions towards primary health care facilities will be required in lieu of on-site provision. A package of health care requirements has been agreed in conjunction with East Leicestershire & Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
5.13 The level of financial contribution required towards healthcare facilities is based on the East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG’s formula for the provision of healthcare. East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG have indicated that there is potential to increase capacity in local primary care facilities in order to meet future needs arising from proposed growth.
1 The Lubbesthorpe mitigation measures include: new road bridges over the M1 and M69; improvements to the A47 including junction improvements and bus priority measures; a ‘right turn’ solution lane from Leicester Lane onto the B4114; new public transport linkages along Baines Lane to the A47; an improved bus service; and new pedestrian and cycle linkages. 2 ‘510’ within the plan period up to 2029. 3 The new primary school at New Lubbesthorpe is also an option if development is complete.
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80 5.14 The phasing of social infrastructure and associated financial contributions will be based on ‘trigger points’ agreed through detailed section 106 obligations. Payments for infrastructure will reflect the time at which the infrastructure improvements are required. It is important that all contributions towards infrastructure are co-ordinated with those arising from the Lubbesthorpe SUE.
Utilities
5.15 The requirements for improvements to utilities has been informed by discussions with the main providers: Severn Trent (water supply and drainage); National Grid (gas and electricity provision); Environment Agency (flooding infrastructure); and other infrastructure providers including power supply and telecommunications companies. No significant additional utilities infrastructure provision has been identified. The Council will continue to work with the appropriate partners.
Site Allocations (Small housing sites)
5.16 In addition to the proposed allocation on Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe, it is anticipated that an additional 165 houses will need to be provided within and adjacent to the PUA to meet the residual housing requirements.
5.17 Four smaller sites are identified as potential allocations in the Delivery DPD at: Land rear of Gynsills Lane, Glenfield; Land at Grange Farm, Leicester Forest East; Land at Webb Close, Leicester Forest East; and Land at Ratby Lane / Desford Road, Kirby Muxloe. These sites are too small to provide any significant infrastructure on-site, but will need to make financial contributions to mitigate their individual and cumulative impacts.
5.18 Unless there is a demonstrable surplus of capacity, the Council will seek financial contributions towards necessary infrastructure from these sites. In most cases contributions towards the following infrastructure will be sought:
Education (primary and secondary) Health care (primary care) Play and open space / Green Infrastructure provision and / or maintenance Transport improvements Police Civic waste Green Travel Packs Libraries
5.19 This list is not exhaustive but outlines the key areas where infrastructure will be sought. Affordable housing will also be required on-site on qualifying sites (15 or more houses) in accordance with Policy CS7 of the adopted Core Strategy. Other infrastructure requirements might emerge as a result of ongoing discussions.
5.20 The costs identified in this IDP are a snapshot in time. The capacity of some forms of infrastructure will change during the plan period up to 2029 (particularly schools and health care facilities). The quantity and destination of financial contributions sought are normally based on the available capacity at the time of a submitted planning application.
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5.21 In many cases, it is likely that transport improvements will be required in order to accommodate proposed levels of growth. Where they are known, the financial cost towards infrastructure associated with each of the individual site options has been identified. In order to avoid duplication, the table below groups all of the small sites in terms of their expected contributions.
Site Allocations (Employment)
5.22 The Delivery DPD proposes a 33 hectare (gross) employment site at Land West of St Johns, Enderby.
5.23 The Council’s transport evidence has indicated that some junction and link improvements are required as a result of the proposed development. These include: early delivery of junction improvements to Meridian Way / A5460 and Foxhunter roundabout. In addition, delivery of the Warren Park Way extension is proposed.
5.24 Given the close proximity of the allocation to the Lubbesthorpe Strategic Employment Site and the timescales for delivery, the financial contributions towards infrastructure will need to be carefully co-ordinated. In particular, there will need to be co-ordination of transportation infrastructure arising from the ‘Strategic Employment Site’ north of Leicester Road. Some junction and link capacity improvements to the transport network have already taken place in the vicinity of Grove Park and the Motorways Retail Area, including the junction of Leicester Lane / St. Johns, Enderby which was completed in Summer 2017.
Delivery DPD policies
5.25 Some of the policies identified in the plan have implications for infrastructure delivery. Where infrastructure implications have been identified, as a result of the new policies, these are identified in the summary table below. The updated policy CS15 (Open space sport and recreation) is likely to have an impact in terms of the requirements for certain types of open space.
Summary Table
5.26 The summary table below identifies, as far as possible, infrastructure needs, cost, phasing, funding sources and responsibilities for delivery. The delivery of infrastructure will primarily be through developer contributions. It is not anticipated that any public funding will be available for the types of infrastructure identified in the IDP.
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82 Priority Infrastructure Required Cost (£) Funds Phasing Delivery Funding Committed Agency sources Policy SA1 - Land North of Hinckley Road (A47) – Kirby Muxloe
Essential Off site highway works* including: £2.7m No funding Other contributions Developer Developer Improved junctions along A47 committed to be in accordance corridor from Desford Lane to with agreed phasing Braunstone crossroads; plan, co-ordinated Improvements (both for general with New traffic and public transport) to Lubbesthorpe. A47 corridor Essential Provision of new one-form entry £4m (based on No funding In accordance with Developer Developer Primary School / Contribution LCC Education committed agreed phasing towards increasing capacity at Authority plan. Fossebrook primary school (or calculations for a other primary school to be agreed) single form entry Primary School) Essential Contribution towards increasing £2.7m (based on No funding In accordance with Developer Developer capacity at Winstanley Community LCC Education committed agreed phasing College, Brookvale High School / Authority formula plan. Groby Community College (or where no capacity other secondary school to be is available) agreed) Essential Contribution towards increasing £264,000 (based No funding In accordance with Developer Developer capacity in Special Education on LCC Education committed agreed phasing facilities Authority formula plan. where no capacity is available) Essential Contribution towards increasing £352,500 (based No funding In accordance with Developer / Developer capacity at Health care facilities on EL&RCCG committed agreed phasing EL&RCCG formula where no plan. capacity is available)
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83 Priority Infrastructure Required Cost (£) Funds Phasing Delivery Funding Committed Agency sources Essential Police*. To include capital £258,750 (based No funding In accordance with Leicestershire Leicestershire infrastructure, including equipment, on £345 per committed agreed phasing Constabulary, Constabulary, communications, CCTV, vehicles dwelling towards plan. Developer Developer and premises. capital costs where insufficient infrastructure exists) Essential Maintenance of Play and Open £716,796 for No funding In accordance with Developer Developer, Space areas in line with policy ongoing committed agreed phasing CS15. Unless satisfactory maintenance of plan. arrangements are made for open space. Based ongoing maintenance of open on 10% (1 bed) space through a management 30% 2, 3 & 4 bed. company.
Essential Civic waste disposal £22,500 No funding In accordance with Developer / Developer committed agreed phasing Leicestershire plan. County Council Essential Library * £22,500 No funding TBC Developer / Developer committed Leicestershire County Council Policy SA2. Smaller PUA Housing allocations Four sites at Glenfield, Leicester Forest East (x2) and Kirby Muxloe Essential Health (extensions to existing £470 per dwelling No funding TBC Developer / Developer premises) where no capacity committed EL&RCCG exists. Based on EL&RCCG standards which assess likely patient numbers &
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84 Priority Infrastructure Required Cost (£) Funds Phasing Delivery Funding Committed Agency sources floorspace required Essential Education (extensions to existing c.£6,885 per No funding TBC Leicestershire Developer, schools). Based on available dwelling where no committed County Leicestershire capacity in primary and secondary capacity exists Council County schools and contributions towards Based on LCC Council special education. education standards which assess likely student numbers & floorspace required Essential Transport Cost and phasing N/A Cost and phasing of see above see above of requirements requirements is based on individual based on individual site specific site specific circumstances circumstances Essential Travel packs for all residential £52.85 per N/A N/A Leicestershire Developer developments dwelling. County Council Essential Police*. To include capital Based on individual N/A Cost and phasing of Police Developer infrastructure, including equipment, circumstances requirements is communications, CCTV, vehicles (c.£3454 per based on individual and premises. dwelling) site specific circumstances Essential Maintenance of Play and Open £3,900 per dwelling N/A In accordance with Developer Developer, Space areas in line with policy where no on-site agreed phasing CS15. provision of open plan. space is proposed. Essential Civic waste disposal £30 per dwelling No funding In accordance with Developer / Developer committed agreed phasing Leicestershire plan. County
4 Subject to ongoing discussions. Requirements correct as at September 2017.
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85 Priority Infrastructure Required Cost (£) Funds Phasing Delivery Funding Committed Agency sources Council
Essential Library * £30 per dwelling No funding TBC Developer / Developer committed Leicestershire County Council Policy SA3. Employment site – Leicester Road, Enderby St. Johns
Essential Off site highway works* including: TBC No funding Funding to be Developer Developer Improved junctions at Meridian committed required in Way / A5460; accordance with an Improved junctions at agreed phasing Foxhunter roundabout (B4114 / plan, co-ordinated B580); with Strategic Delivery of Warren Park Way Employment Site. extension.
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86 6 MONITORING FRAMEWORK
6.1 The monitoring framework from Core Strategy has been updated for the Proposed Submission Version of the Delivery DPD.
CS Policy Indicator Target Objective(s) Policy CS1 – i, ii, iii, vi, vii, Number of new houses completed in the District, By 31 March 2011: Strategy for locating viii, x, xi PUA and non-PUA in the first 5 years of the plan, a) 1,130 houses in the District new development i.e. by 31 March 2011 b) 622 houses in the PUA c) 508 houses in the non-PUA
Number of new houses completed in the District, By 31 March 2016: PUA and non-PUA over 10 years of the plan, i.e. a) 3,136 houses in the District by 31 March 2016 b) 1,143 houses in the PUA c) 1,993 houses in the non-PUA
Number of new houses completed in the District, By 31 March 2021: PUA and non-PUA over 15 years of the plan, i.e. a) 6,195 houses in the District by 31 March 2021 b) 2,472 houses in the PUA c) 3,723 houses in the non-PUA
Number of new houses completed in the District, By 31 March 2026: PUA and non-PUA over 20 years of the plan, i.e. a) 8,486 houses in the District by 31 March 2026 b) 4,616 houses in the PUA c) 3,870 houses in the non-PUA
Number of new houses completed in the District, By 31 March 2029: PUA and non-PUA by end of plan period, i.e. by a) at least 8,740 houses in the District 31 March 2029 b) at least 5,750 houses in the PUA c) at least 2,990 houses in the non-PUA
Employment land to be provided across the 68ha of employment land to be provided across the District over the plan period District by 2029
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Sources of evidence: Residential Land Availability and Employment Land Availability documents. Policy CS3 – i, ii, iii, iv, v, Number of new houses completed in the SUE in 5 Number of new houses Sustainable Urban viii, x, xi, xii year tranches completed in the SUE by: Extension a) 31 March 2016 – 0 houses b) 31 March 2021 – 700 houses c) 31 March 2026 – 2,275 houses d) 31 March 2029 – 3,220 houses
Number of new affordable houses completed in Number of new affordable houses the SUE in 5 year tranches completed in the SUE by: a) 31 March 2016 – 0 affordable houses b) 31 March 2021 – 80 affordable houses c) 31 March 2026 – 395 affordable houses d) 31 March 2029 – 615 affordable houses
Amount of office floorspace delivered in the 2000m² of office floorspace provided between 2014 District Centre of the SUE at Lubbesthorpe and 2029
Amount of additional permitted and completed New retail facilities to be provided as part of the retail development in the SUE SUE (2000 – 3000m² retail floorspace for convenience goods)
Delivery of infrastructure to support the SUE SUE infrastructure will be delivered in accordance with the Infrastructure Plan (Appendix D)
Sources of evidence: Residential Land Availability document and planning applications.
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88 CS Policy Indicator Target Objective(s) Policy CS4 – iii, x, xi Amount of employment land provided in the 21 hectares to be provided between 2014 and 2029 Strategic Strategic Employment Site Employment Site Source of evidence: Employment Land Availability document. Policy CS5 – i, ii, iii, x, xi Number of houses built in each of the settlements Secure the numbers of houses identified during the Housing identified in the Housing Distribution policy plan period (Nb. An annualised target for each Distribution, settlement would be meaningless as delivery will New Housing Land not be forthcoming in a consistent manner). Allocation SA1, Provision outside of the PUA will be monitored and under Policy CS1. New Housing Land Allocations SA2 Number of houses built at New Housing Land Number of new houses completed on SA1 by: Allocation 1 in 5 year tranches a) 31 March 2023 – 150 houses b) 31 March 2028 – 450 houses c) 31 March 2029 – 510 houses
Number of houses built at New Housing Land Number of new houses completed on small site Allocation 2 in 5 year tranches housing land allocations SA2 by: a) 31 March 2023 – 37 houses b) 31 March 2028 – 165 houses c) 31 March 2029 – 0 houses
Sources of evidence: Residential Land Availability document. Policy CS6 – xi Amount of floorspace developed for employment Provision of 68 hectares (gross) of employment Employment, land between 2011 and 2029 DM3 – Employment Development on Loss of key employment sites No loss of key employment sites (subject to the Unallocated Sites, criteria set out in the policy) and New Employment Land Amount of employment land provided in the 30 hectares of employment land provided between Allocation SA3 Glenfield Strategic Employment Site 2014 and 2029
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Amount of employment land provided on Maintain a supply of employment land within the unallocated sites District
Amount of employment land provided on new 33 hectares of employment land provided between employment land allocation SA3 2017 and 2029
Sources of evidence: Employment Land Availability document. Policy CS7 – i, ii, v Number of new affordable houses completed in Number of new affordable houses in the District by: Affordable housing the District in 5 year tranches a) 31 March 2016 – 696 affordable houses b) 31 March 2021 – 1,242 affordable houses c) 31 March 2026 – 1,726 affordable houses d) 31 March 2029 – 1,960 affordable houses
Source of evidence: data to be obtained from Housing Strategy annual monitoring of affordable housing completions. Policy CS8 – Mix of i, ii Percentage of schemes of 10 or more dwellings 100% of schemes are achieving an appropriate mix housing that are achieving an appropriate mix of housing. of housing.
Source of evidence: Housing Strategy annual monitoring of housing completions. Policy CS9 – i, vi Number of Gypsy and Traveller pitches provided Number of Gypsy and Traveller pitches provided: Accommodation for in the District in 5 year tranches a) between 2012 and 2017 – 20 pitches Gypsies and b) between 2017 and 2022 – 23 pitches Travellers c) between 2022 and 2027 – 26 pitches d) between 2027 and 2029 – 12 pitches
Number of Travelling Showpeople plots provided 4 Travelling Showpeople plots to be provided over over the plan period the plan period
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% of houses in other areas to have access to an 95% of new houses to be within 800 metres of a hourly bus service linking to higher order centres (minimum hourly) Local Bus service
New developments above 200 units that provide 100% of new developments of 200 or more houses new cycle and footpaths which link in with existing to provide dedicated cycle and pedestrian routes & networks to link in with networks abutting the site
Number of Air Quality Management Areas No additional AQMAs designated (AQMAs)
Number of residential planning permissions 100% of all major residential developments to granted that accord with the latest 6Cs Design provide on-site car parking in accordance with the Guide standard for car parking latest 6Cs Design Guide parking standards
Number of non-residential planning permissions 100% of all major non-residential developments to granted that accord with the latest 6Cs Design provide on-site car parking in accordance with the Guide standard for car parking latest 6Cs Design Guide parking standards
Sources of evidence: planning applications and records from Blaby District Council Environmental Health department Policy CS11 – ii, iii, iv, xi Percentage of developments permitted where 100% of all new developments Infrastructure, necessary infrastructure secured will secure necessary infrastructure services and facilities to support Delivery of infrastructure Infrastructure will be delivered in accordance with growth the Infrastructure Plan
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91 CS Policy Indicator Target Objective(s) and Sources of evidence: planning applications and planning obligations monitoring. Policy CS12 – Planning obligations and developer contributions Policy CS13 – iii, v, xi, xii Total amount of permitted and completed retail 6,972m2 net of comparison goods floorspace will Retailing and other floorspace for comparison goods be provided by 2029 town centre uses, DM5 – Blaby Town Total amount of permitted and completed retail Between 1,598m2 and 3,675m2 of convenience Centre – Primary floorspace for convenience goods floorspace will be provided by 2029 and Secondary Frontages, Percentage of additional permitted and completed 100% of new retail and leisure development in DM4 – retail and leisure floorspace in Blaby Town Centre Blaby Town Centre and other centres unless impact Neighbourhood and other centres in the District assessment and sequential approach allows out of Parades centre development
Amount of Primary Frontage in Blaby Town No more than 30% of the total length of Primary Centre that is in non A1 use Frontage in Blaby Town Centre will be non A1 use
Loss of uses within a Neighbourhood Parade No inappropriate uses in a Neighbourhood Parade
Sources of evidence: planning applications, business rate records, and site visits. Policy CS14 – iii, iv, v, vi, ix, The delivery of GI projects identified in the Policy To deliver the GI projects identified in Policy CS14 Green Infrastructure xi by 2029 in accordance with Blaby District Council’s (GI) Green Space Strategy
Source of evidence: planning applications and site visits.
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923 CS Policy Indicator Target Objective(s) Open Space, Sport iii, iv Development granted on existing open space, No net reduction in amount of formal open space and Recreation sport and recreation facilities per head of population
Creation of new formal and informal recreation 100% of new housing developments to provide on- space site play and open space facilities to meet the requirements set out in Open Space, Sport and Recreation policy, or to make a commensurate financial contribution
Source of evidence: planning applications. Policy CS16 – iv, vi, ix, xi Loss and creation of Green Wedges and type of No permissions of inappropriate uses in Green Green Wedges planning permissions granted in these areas Wedges resulting in the Green Wedge functions being undermined
Provision of new Green Wedges To create a new Green Wedge as part of the SUE
Source of evidence: planning applications. Policy CS17 – Areas iv Loss and creation of Areas of Separation and No permissions of inappropriate uses in Areas of of Separation type of planning permissions granted in these Separation that would result in the separation being areas undermined
Source of evidence: planning applications. Policy CS18 – iv, vi, x Loss of Countryside – planning permissions No permissions of inappropriate uses in Countryside granted in these areas Countryside that would undermine its open character
Source of evidence: planning applications. Policy CS19 – v, vi Creation of new Local Wildlife Sites Increase the number of Local Wildlife Sites from the Biodiversity and baseline position in partnership with the Local geodiversity Wildlife Trust and County Ecologist
The number of planning decisions which have a 0 permitted planning applications have a harmful
Blaby District Local Plan Delivery DPD – Proposed Submission Version 2017 93 CS Policy Indicator Target Objective(s) harmful effect on Sites of Special Scientific effect on SSSIs or RIGS Interest (SSSIs) or Regionally Important Geological Sites Sources of evidence: planning applications and data from Leicestershire County Council. Policy CS20 – v, vii Number of designated heritage assets at risk in No net increase in the number of designated Historic the District heritage assets at risk in the District Environment and Culture Number of planning applications approved No planning permissions approved contrary to the contrary to the advice of Historic England advice of Historic England
Sources of evidence: planning applications and data from Historic England. Policy CS22 – Flood viii, ix Planning permissions granted contrary to No planning permissions for sensitive development risk management Environment Agency advice on either flood to be granted in flood plains (contrary to advice defence grounds or water quality from the Environment Agency)
Sources of evidence: planning applications and data from the Environment Agency. Policy CS23 – iii, v, vi, viii Amount of waste to be recycled and composted Increase in the amount of waste to be recycled and Waste composted
Source of evidence: Blaby District Council Neighbourhood Services department. Appendix F – i Monitor the 5 year housing supply The Council will maintain a 5 year housing land Housing Trajectory supply over the plan period (2006 – 2029)
Source of evidence: Residential Land Availability document. DM8 – Self and i Number of serviced plots of land granted planning To meet the demand on the Council’s Self-build Custom Build permission for self- and custom-build housing and Custom Housebuilding Register Housing Number of serviced plots of land offered by the Sources of evidence: Blaby District Council’s
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94 CS Policy Indicator Target Objective(s) landowner or developer for self- and custom-build Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Register and housing, and the number subsequently developed planning applications. DM11 – Land ix Number of planning applications approved within 0 planning permissions approved that would have contamination and 250m contaminated land where any land an adverse effect on the proposed occupants due pollution remediation has not taken place or been agreed to unresolved land contamination or stability issues
Source of evidence: planning applications. DM12 – Hazardous ix Number of planning applications approved within No planning permissions approved within the Sites and the Hazard Consultation Zone of the listed consultation zones for the listed hazards contrary to Installations hazards contrary to the advice of the Health and the advice of the Health and Safety Executive Safety Executive Source of evidence: planning applications.
Blaby District Local Plan Delivery DPD – Proposed Submission Version 2017 95 7 UPDATED HOUSING TRAJECTORY Year 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 Total
218 329 197 180 206 269 294 305 405 733 743 3879 Past Completions Large site commitments (sites of 10 or more 362 329 254 177 125 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 1257 dwellings) Small site commitments (sites of less than 10 75 110 91 46 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 345 dwellings) D 100 150 200 250 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 3220 I Strategic Growth Area (adjoining the PUA) S 0 0 41 131 136 110 105 117 90 70 71 60 931 T Additional dwellings remaining to be planned R 537 589 586 604 599 425 420 437 410 385 386 375 5753 I Total projected Provision C 218 547 744 924 1130 1399 1693 1998 2403 3136 3879 4416 5005 5591 6195 6794 7219 7639 8076 8486 8871 9257 9632 T Cumulative provision 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 8740 PLAN - Annual requirement 380 760 1140 1520 1900 2280 2660 3040 3420 3800 4180 4560 4940 5320 5700 6080 6460 6840 7220 7600 7980 8360 8740 Cumulative requirement MONITOR - No. of dwellings above or below -162 -213 -396 -596 -770 -881 -967 -1042 -1017 -664 -301 -144 65 271 495 714 759 799 856 886 891 897 892 cumulative requirement MANAGE - Annual requirement taking account 380 387 390 400 411 423 432 440 449 453 431 405 393 374 350 318 278 254 220 166 85 -66 -517 of past completions & projections
165 266 85 55 51 26 69 57 133 236 182 1325 Past Completions Large site commitments (sites of 10 or more 100 55 48 85 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 363 dwellings) Small site commitments (sites of less than 10 26 38 30 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 114 dwellings) 100 150 200 250 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 3220 Strategic Growth Area (adjoining the PUA) 0 0 0 48 79 100 105 117 90 70 71 60 740 P Additional dwellings remaining to be planned U 226 243 278 400 472 415 420 432 405 385 386 375 4437 A Total projected Provision 165 431 516 571 622 648 717 774 907 1143 1325 1551 1794 2072 2472 2944 3359 3779 4211 4616 5001 5387 5762 Cumulative provision 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 5750 PLAN - Annual requirement 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500 2750 3000 3250 3500 3750 4000 4250 4500 4750 5000 5250 5500 5750 Cumulative requirement MONITOR - No. of dwellings above or below -85 -69 -234 -429 -628 -852 -1033 -1226 -1343 -1357 -1425 -1449 -1456 -1428 -1278 -1056 -891 -721 -539 -384 -249 -113 12 cumulative requirement MANAGE - Annual requirement taking account 250 254 253 262 273 285 300 315 332 346 354 369 382 396 409 410 401 399 394 385 378 375 363 of past completions & projections
53 63 112 125 155 243 225 248 272 497 561 2554 Past Completions Large site commitments (sites of 10 or more 262 274 206 92 50 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 894 dwellings) Small site commitments (sites of less than 10 49 72 61 29 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 231 N dwellings) O 0 0 41 83 57 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 191 N Additional dwellings remaining to be planned 311 346 308 204 127 10 0 5 5 0 0 0 1316 - Total projected Provision 53 116 228 353 508 751 976 1224 1496 1993 2554 2865 3211 3519 3723 3850 3860 3860 3865 3870 3870 3870 3870 P Cumulative provision U 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 2990 PLAN - Annual requirement A 130 260 390 520 650 780 910 1040 1170 1300 1430 1560 1690 1820 1950 2080 2210 2340 2470 2600 2730 2860 2990 Cumulative requirement MONITOR - No. of dwellings above or below -77 -144 -162 -167 -142 -29 66 184 326 693 1124 1305 1521 1699 1773 1770 1650 1520 1395 1270 1140 1010 880 cumulative requirement MANAGE - Annual requirement taking account 130 134 137 138 139 138 132 126 118 107 77 36 11 -22 -59 -92 -123 -145 -174 -219 -293 -440 -880 of past completions & projections The housing trajectory does not contain a windfall allowance. Blaby District Local Plan Delivery DPD – Proposed Submission Version 2017
96 Appendix 1 Evidence Base Documents for Delivery DPD
Site Selection Methodology 2016 Site Selection Paper - Site Assessments for Housing 2016 & 2017 Site Selection Paper – Assessments of Reasonable Alternatives for Housing 2017 Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2016 Residential Land Availability 2017 Housing Market Capacity Study 2017
Site Selection Paper – Site Assessments for Employment Land 2016 & 2017 Site Selection Paper – Assessments of Reasonable Alternatives for Employment Land 2017 Economic Development Land Availability Assessment 2016 Employment Land Availability 2017 Leicester and Leicestershire Housing and Economic Needs Assessment 2017 Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Distribution Sector Study 2015 Blaby Employment Land Study 2011 Assessment of Key Employment Sites 2016
Leicester and Leicestershire Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment 2017 Leicester and Leicestershire Gypsy and Traveller Needs Assessment 2017
Strategic Green Wedge Assessment 2016 Area of Separation Assessment 2017 Settlement Boundary Review 2017
Heritage Assets Study 2017 Biodiversity Study Report 2017 Blaby Landscape and Settlement Character 2008 Site Specific Landscape and Visual Assessments 2017 Joint Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 2014 Addendum to 2014 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Update 2017 Site Allocation Options Stage 1: Strategic Assessment (Transport) 2017 Assessment of Highways & Transportation Implications of Site Allocation Options Transport 2017 Blaby Local Plan Air Quality Assessment 2017
Leicester and Blaby Town Centre and Retail Study 2015 Neighbourhood Parades Assessments 2016 Open Spaces Audit 2015
Local Plan Viability Assessment 2017
Habitats Regulation Appraisal Screening Report 2017 Sustainability Appraisal Report – Delivery Development Plan Document 2017
These documents and the evidence base for the Core Strategy are available on the Council’s website.
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97 This information can be made available on request, in other languages and formats (large print, Braille, or on audio tape) by contacting:-
Development Strategy Blaby District Council Council Offices Desford Road Narborough Leicester LE19 2EP
Tel: 0116 272 7775 / 7674 / 7584 Email: [email protected]
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98 APPENDIX 2
Link for map showing designations and sites: http://w3.blaby.gov.uk/decision- making/documents/s33497/Appendix%20C1%20Proposed%20Submission%20Versi on%20Policies%20Map.pdf
99 APPENDIX 3 BRAUNSTONE TOWN COUNCIL www.braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk Darren Tilley – Executive Officer & Town Clerk BRAUNSTONE CIVIC CENTRE Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2PP
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When calling please ask for: Darren Tilley
15th November 2016
Dear Sir/Madam
Re: Blaby District Local Plan Delivery DPD Consultation
Please find below, responses to the consultation from Braunstone Town Councils Plans & Environment Committee, which took place on Thursday 10th November:
Question Response 1. Do you agree that Core Yes, the access provisions (distance and times) will assist Strategy Policy CS15 should with ensuring adequate provision. be updated to reflect the latest Open Space Audit? 2. Have the relevant issues Preference should be given to bringing forward the phases been considered to work out and sub-phases within the proposed Lubbesthorpe how much housing is Development prior to the four sites identified at 3.2 being needed? considered as sustainable for housing development. 3. Have the relevant issues These four sites will put additional pressure onto local been considered to work out services and the highway network and the availability of where new sites for housing housing early in the plan period on these sites could slow are needed? the phasing timetable for Lubbesthorpe meaning that the 4. Are there any constraints required highway mitigation measures and new services for that will affect the delivery of Lubbesthorpe being delayed. the site options for housing? It is welcomed that SBRA009, Land West of Brockenhurst Drive, should not be considered further for inclusion as a Local Plan allocation, however, based on the reasoning of impact on valuable biodiversity and green infrastructure, the site should be rejected.
5. Are you aware of any No alternative sites in the PUA or Narborough that are capable of delivering the required number of homes by 2029?
VAT Reg No. 114762482 100 Question Response 6. Have the relevant issues Yes been considered to work out how much employment land is needed? 7. Have the relevant issues In respect of BRA001, while recognising the site would not been considered to work out be included in the land plan allocation, the assessment where new sites for does consider the site has potential and would be employment land are considered favourably for development. This site however, needed? should be ruled out for development due to its strategic 8. Are there any constraints positioning and potential for significantly improving capacity that will affect the delivery of on the Highway Network, i.e. where a southbound exit slip the site options for for a direct link from the M1 to the M69 would be located. employment land? While understanding this is a decision for Highways England, the land should be available to them should they seek in the future to make such an improvement, which would significantly improve traffic flows around Junction 21 island and the therefore the surrounding network.
In addition to the assessment on BRA002, considerations should be given to the adverse effects on the surrounding highway network due to the site’s access being adjacent to the roundabout access and on the junction of two arteries on Meridian Business Park.
9. Are you aware of any No alternative sites that are capable of delivering new employment land by 2029? 10. Do you agree with the Seems generally reasonable, no particular view expressed. site boundaries proposed for Blaby town centre – primary and secondary frontages? 11. Do you agree with the Boundaries agreed except Ayston Road (Map 19) should site boundaries proposed include nos. 12 & 14, as previous A1/A2 use and with for the District Centres, current potential, within the boundary and consideration Rural Centre, should be given to designating as a Local Centre due to the Local Centres and varying uses and its use by the wider community, including Neighbourhood Parades? Braunstone Estate and access to passing trade on Braunstone Lane. Thorpe Astley (Map 24) should be considered a Local Centre due to inclusion of pub and potential of site to have more than one and varied uses, the boundary should also be extended to include similar premises on the opposite side of Meridian Way. Sun Way (Map 23) should include the whole curtilage of 1 & 5. Turnbull Drive/Edward Avenue (Map 25) consideration should be given to designating as a Local Centre due to the varying uses and its use by the wider community.
12. Do you agree with the Agree. site boundaries proposed for the Motorways Retail Area?
VAT Reg No. 114762482 101 Question Response 13. Do you agree with the Agree. site boundaries proposed for the Meridian Leisure Area? 14. Do you agree with the Seems generally reasonable, no particular view expressed. site boundaries proposed for the important recreation resources/valuable wildlife habitats? 15. Have the relevant issues The relevant issues and policies seem to have been been considered for the considered. The Green Wedge (Parcel C) is supported. detailed review of Green Concerning the Areas of Separation: A seems reasonable, Wedge, although no particular view expressed, B is reasonable so Areas of Separation and far as that area includes land on both sides of the M1 Settlement boundaries? between Lubbesthorpe and Thorpe Astley and contains 16. Do you agree with the Thorpe Astley Park due to its community and recreation approach proposed for use. However, the northern point adjacent to Goodheart Lubbesthorpe Green Way and the M1 at the rear of Fossebrook School neither Wedge? serves to separate developments nor as recreation use.
17. Are the proposed Local Centres and DMP3 Neighbourhood Parades should Development provide favourably for change of use from residential to A1 Management policies to A5, Community and Medical, of adjacent properties clear, positive, based on outside the boundary where that would enhance the suitable evidence and services of the local centre/neighbourhood parade. capable of being delivered? DMP5 Local Parking and Highway Design Standards should be two separate policies. Parking should not be based on the 6C’s Design Guide, which deals with highways and transportation infrastructure for new 18. Are there any issues that developments, not the principles of off-street parking as a are not adequately result of changes to existing dwellings under Development covered by the Control. Therefore the existing saved plan policies (T1- Development T12) should be retained and updated accordingly, including Management policies? provision for excluding the reduction of existing parking as a consequence of the design of the development.
19. Are there any other None identified. matters that the Delivery DPD ought to contain?
Reasons for the Council’s decisions are listed below:
a) To ensure that the Lubbesthorpe Development was sustainable and the phases delivered in order to deliver the local infrastructure and service improvements required under the Section 106 agreement. b) To ensure that an important site within the green infrastructure of Braunstone Town was guaranteed protection. c) To ensure that development did not take place on land which could be used in the future to provide infrastructure improvements delivering greater capacity to the Motorway and local highway network. d) To enable important community shopping areas to be retained and identified using the right category
VAT Reg No. 114762482 102 e) To ensure that Green Wedges and Areas of Separation were used to separate developments and protect useable recreation space. f) To encourage the sustainable expansion of local centres and neighbourhood parades over the locating of shops and retail outlets ad-hoc around residential areas.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully
Darren Tilley Executive Officer & Town Clerk
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Appendix 2f: Summary of representations (Preferred Options) and Local Planning Authority response
Blaby Local Plan Delivery Development Plan Document (Preferred Options)
Summary of Responses to Preferred Options and Council’s Response
Key issues
Policy CS15
Comment Response Increased journey times and travel distances to some areas of The policy has been amended to refer to distances rather than open space and recreation facilities were not supported (Blaby travel times. The distances are considered the realistic and Parish Council / residents) reasonable distances to travel to the open space typologies. Objections were received concerning the loss of ‘outdoor sports Outdoor sports space has been reintroduced to policy 15 in the space’ and contributions towards swimming pools (Blaby Parish proposed submission version. Council) Concerns about the use of ‘standards’ with regard to playing pitch The requirements for outdoor sports space refers to the open provision (Sport England) space audit to identify requirements for open sports space. Concerns that the policy does not specifically refer to playing fields Outdoor sports space has been reintroduced to policy 15 in the (Sport England) proposed submission version. This could include playing fields. The policy does not consider ‘built sports facilities’ (Sport England) The policy includes village and community halls that could be used for indoor sports. There should be a policy requirement for accessible woodland The locations of accessible woodland are fixed. A policy that (Woodland Trust) requires new woodland in relation to new development would not be reasonable.
104 Housing site allocations – general comments
Comments Response Question whether the houses are needed (various respondents) The outstanding amount of housing has been based on monitoring of completions and more details are set out in the ‘Housing Site Selection paper’ The housing requirements should be informed by the emerging Disagree. The Delivery Plan is part 2 of Core Strategy. The HEDNA and Strategic Growth Plan not taken from the Core annual housing requirement in the HEDNA (370pa) is broadly Strategy which is based on ‘out of date’ evidence. (Various similar. The HEDNA will be used to inform a Local Plan review. developers /agents) The plan should be reviewed in full to address shortfalls The Council will start a review of the Local Plan on adoption of the (Catesby Homes) Delivery DPD. There may be ‘unmet need’ following production of the HEDNA Noted. The Council will start a review of the Local Plan on (Various developers / agents) adoption of the Delivery DPD. This will consider any unmet need. Housing numbers should be increased as a result of under- Disagree. The overall housing requirement should not solely be a delivery of affordable housing (Jelson) function of the affordable housing requirements. Affordable housing policies are already included in the Core Strategy. Smaller ‘ready to go’ sites should be chosen in preference to Some smaller deliverable sites have been included as allocations. larger sites (Landmark Planning) Small sites in the PUA have not been assessed properly A large number of sites in the PUA have been considered through (Residents) the site selection process. These are identified in the ‘Housing Site Selection paper’. There is no need for extra houses in the PUA. Enough are The outstanding amount of housing has been based on identified already in the PUA to meet needs identified in the Core monitoring of completions and more details are set out in the Strategy (various respondents) ‘Housing Site Selection paper’ New sites should be considered outside of the PUA to ensure Disagree. This is contrary to the strategy contained within the more effective delivery (Various developers /agents) Core Strategy. The figure of 750 houses should be a minimum requirement The overall residual requirement is now some 660 houses. Policy (Bloor Homes / Pegasus Planning) CS1 indicates that housing requirements are minima. The need is for 623 dwellings so the Council does not need to Noted. The updated residual requirement is identified in the seek 750 houses (Miller Homes) Proposed Submission version. Bloods Hill should be the preferred site for development (Bloor Disagree. Bloods Hill has constraints (including heritage) that Homes) mean it is not the preferred location for growth. Land north of Hinckley Road should not be chosen. It would Noted. This is the preferred site. Any proposals must indicate how
105 result in the loss of recreation land. (various respondents) existing sports facilities are retained or relocated. Land south of Hinckley Road should not be chosen, it would Noted. This is not the preferred site. result in sprawl and ‘creep’ into open countryside (various respondents) Lubbesthorpe should be the focus for growth. Further Lubbesthorpe continues to be the focus for growth in the PUA. development should not be allowed around the Principal Urban Other sites are required to meet the shortfall in the PUA during Area. Transport infrastructure, services and facilities are already the plan period. under stress (Parish Council / Residents) Delivery rates at Lubbesthorpe are supported (Drummond Noted. Estate) Blaby already has a 5 year supply of housing so any additional At present BDC can demonstrate a 5 year supply. The proposals development proposed is meeting a need towards the end of the seek to ensure that this is capable of being maintained. plan period (Drummond Estate) Development should not be promoted close to Lubbesthorpe, it The Council has commissioned ‘Market testing’ evidence that has may affect delivery rates (Drummond Estate) indicated that some 60 dwellings per year could be developed without undermining rates at Lubbesthorpe. Other spatial options should be considered – including garden This is not consistent with the adopted strategy. Other spatial villages (Drummond Estate) strategy options could be considered when the Local Plan is reviewed. Developments around the PUA will cause Air Quality problems The potential impacts of growth have been considered through an (Parish Councils / Residents) Air Quality assessment. It is acknowledged that growth in the short term has potential to increase pollution rates but that longer term growth is not forecast to exceed EU pollution levels. The proposed developments would result in adverse impacts on Bio-diversity evidence has been gathered to identify impacts on wildlife and countryside (Parish Councils / Residents) habitats and species. Core Strategy Policy CS19 and site specific policies require consideration of these issues. Green Wedge areas need to be protected from development A Green Wedge review has been carried out which balances the (Parish Councils / Residents) need for protection with development needs. Some Green Wedges are proposed to be lost. There has been enough development in the villages. Services Policies in the existing Core Strategy and Proposed Submission and facilities are under pressure (Parish Councils / Residents) version Delivery DPD require the provision of additional infrastructure to support growth. Developments should be focussed on brownfield land (Kirby Noted. The Council has considered a wide range of options Muxloe PC) including brownfield land. It is not possible to accommodate
106 outstanding needs on brownfield sites. New developments close to Lubbesthorpe are likely to affect The Council has commissioned ‘Market testing’ evidence that has delivery. Lubbesthorpe is already struggling to deliver, the indicated that some 60 dwellings per year could be developed options could result in ‘market saturation’ (Gladmans) without undermining rates at Lubbesthorpe. The choice of preferred sites should not be influenced by how Land ownership is one of many considerations. Site Allocations many landowners there are (Resident) have to be capable of being ‘deliverable’ which necessitates willing landowners. All of the identified PUA sites have constraints (including Noted. The preferred site has constraints that are capable of Heritage Assets / Best and Most Versatile agricultural land) and being overcome. doubts about deliverability (Various developers / residents) The proposed site at Narborough (NAR001) has the potential to Noted. The SFRA indicates that the south-eastern section of the flood (various residents) site floods. This is not a preferred option. Further work is required in order to assess infrastructure The Council has had discussions with providers regarding requirements (various residents) infrastructure requirements. These are identified in the IDP. Further transport work is required to assess impacts on the Agreed. The Council has commissioned transport evidence to Strategic Road Network (Highways England) identify the impacts and mitigation measures required. Discussions were held with highways England as part of this process. Mitigation measures are likely to be required on the transport Agreed. The Council has commissioned transport evidence to network (Leicester City Council / Leicestershire County Council) identify mitigation measures required. Land north and south of the A47 will result in traffic problems The Council has commissioned transport evidence to identify the (various residents / Parish Councils) impacts and mitigation measures required. Kirby Muxloe already experiences traffic problems (Kirby Muxloe The Council has commissioned transport evidence to identify the parish Council) impacts. Where potential adverse impacts have been identified mitigation measures will be required. Public rights of way need to be protected (Leicestershire County Agreed. Masterplanning of large sites should seek to retain Council) existing links. This can be addressed when applications are submitted. Any changes to alignment or loss of public rights of way requires express consent. The impact of development on level crossings needs to be This has been considered as part of the transport evidence assessed (Network Rail) gathering. No significant adverse impacts were identified. Other legal routes can be pursued to resist developments that impact on level crossings. There are capacity issues and schools that require further Discussions have been held with the Local Education Authority in
107 assessment (LCC Local Education Authority) order to identify capacity constraints. A new school is being promoted as part of the main housing site and there is potential to increase capacity on other sites. The unmet needs of Leicester City should be met (Gladmans) Disagree. This is a matter for a full Local plan review based on evidence of unmet need. Neighbourhood Plans should be considered in developing the Agree. No sites are identified in Blaby Neighbourhood Plan area. Local Plan (LFE / Blaby Parish Councils) LFE Neighbourhood Forum has made only very limited progress with the Neighbourhood Plan. Surface and foul water needs to be managed effectively. No Noted. issues are anticipated regarding supply (Severn Trent). The following sites should be considered as site allocations in These sites are not in the Principal Urban Area. Further the plan (outside of the PUA): development in these areas would distort the strategic approach o Willoughby Road, Countesthorpe in the adopted Core Strategy. The Council is able to deliver the o Station Street, Whetstone required amount of housing in the non-PUA during the plan o South of Abbott Drive, Stoney Stanton period. These locations are not as sustainable as the PUA. o Foston Road / Leicester Road, Countesthorpe Any reassessment of this strategic approach will need to be o East of Narborough Road, Cosby considered through a review of the Local Plan and not the o Croft Road, Cosby Delivery DPD. o Lutterworth Road, Blaby o Glebe Drive, Countesthorpe o Warwick Road / Cosby Road, Littlethorpe o South of Whetstone o Former Council depot, Warwick Road, Littlethorpe o Adjacent to Desford Crossroads, Hinckley Road o Land at the Whittle Estate, Whetstone o Land at Strawberry Cottage, Sapcote o Main Street, Kilby o Blaby Road, Enderby o Grove Road, Blaby o Adjacent to the Rainbow Tree, Whetstone (Various developers / agents / landowners) The following sites should be considered in and adjacent to the Land to the rear of Gynsill’s Lane, Glenfield and Ratby Lane, PUA Kirby Muxloe are identified as a suitable housing allocations. o Gynsill Lane, Glenfield Other sites have been discounted. More detailed reasons for each o Barons Park Farm, Kirby Muxloe site are set out in the Housing Site Assessment paper.
108 o Two sites in Kirby Muxloe (KMU002 / KMU007) Reasons for dismissing sites are varied and include heritage, o Land at Grange Farm / Baines Lane, LFE landscape and deliverability issues. o Site at Kathleen Rutland Vista, LFE o Land north of Desford Lane, Kirby Muxloe o Land at ‘The Brantings’ o Land at Ratby Lane, Kirby Muxloe o Parkers depot, Braunstone lane, Braunstone Town (Various developers / agents / landowners)
Housing Option PUA 1 – Bloods Hill
Comments Response o Object to PUA 1 for the following reasons o Bloods Hill is not a preferred allocation. o Poor access to schools (Catesby Estates and others) o The Primary school in Kirby Muxloe is located nearby (but with limited capacity). Secondary schools in Groby, Desford and Braunstone have some capacity but are more remote. o Site includes a potential wildlife site (Catesby Estates Ltd) o Noted. Not a preferred allocation. o Impact on setting of heritage assets – Kirby Castle (Scheduled o Noted. This is one of the main considerations when not considering Monument and Grade 1 listed building is of ‘exceptional national the site as a preferred allocation. interest’ (Historic England and others) o Loss of Best and Most Versatile agricultural land (Catesby o Noted. Not a preferred allocation. Many of the site options contain Estates) BMV land. This is not the overriding reason for not considering this a preferred allocation. o Transport impacts and vehicular access (Parish Councils and o Phase 1 transport assessment looked at the traffic distribution from residents) this site and where increased flows impacted on junctions and links that are over capacity. o Insufficient capacity in local schools (Parish Councils, residents o Noted. There is limited capacity in Primary Schools in Kirby and others) Muxloe. Capacity could be increased in secondary schools. o Loss of open land / countryside (Parish Councils, residents and o Noted. It is not possible to deliver all housing requirements without others). loss of greenfield land / countryside. Landscape / countryside id not the overriding reason for dismissing the site as a potential allocation. o Loss of important Green Wedge. The land provides an important o Noted. The site is in the Green Wedge (GW). The GW assessment green gap to employment development at Glenfield (Various indicated that there was potential to review part of the site.
109 residents). o Potentially adverse impacts on Kirby Fields Conservation Area o Noted. The site is not considered a preferred allocation as a result (Various residents) of heritage issues – primarily the impact on Kirby Castle Scheduled Monument and Grade 1 listed building. o Potentially adverse air quality / noise / topography constraints o Noted. Not a preferred allocation. (William Davis Ltd)
Land north of Hinckley Road (Objections)
Comments Response o The site is located close to Lubbesthorpe and may impact on o The Council has commissioned ‘Market testing’ evidence that has deliverability of the SUE (Bloor Homes, Drummond estate and indicated that some 60 dwellings per year could be developed others) without undermining rates at Lubbesthorpe. o Additional burden on transport infrastructure, particularly the A47 o Transport evidence has been gathered to assess the impacts of (Bloor Homes, Drummond estate, Parish Councils and various traffic on the A47 and other routes and to identify mitigation residents) measures where possible. The requirements for junction and link improvements on the A47 are contained within the policy. o Additional burden on community infrastructure (Parish Councils o Discussions have been held with key infrastructure providers. The and various residents) requirements for new, expanded or additional infrastructure are set out in policy SA1 and the associated Infrastructure Delivery Plan. A new school is required and improvements to primary care facilities. o Poor access to local services (Catesby Estates) o The sites in the PUA are located close to a wide range of services, facilities, employment opportunities and transport choice. There are wide ranging local services in Leicester Forest East nearby. o Loss of sports pitches (Parish Councils, residents, Sport England o The policy seeks to retain or relocate existing sports facilities. and developers) This will need to be addressed through a masterplan. o Loss of Grade 2 BMV land (Catesby Estates Ltd and others) o Noted. Many of the site options contain some BMV land. This is not an overriding reason to resist this site as a preferred allocation. o Site is in multiple ownerships and not all landowners wish to o The site has been promoted by a consortium of developers who proceed at present (Leicester Forest East Parish Council) have indicated that they are willing to deliver houses and associated infrastructure on the site.
110 o Pylons cross the site (Leicester Forest East Parish Council) o Noted. Masterplanning will need to demonstrate how these are accommodated. o The site is too large for local needs (Leicester Forest East Parish o The site is of an appropriate scale to deliver outstanding housing Council) needs in the PUA along with smaller PUA sites. o Site is poorly related to the built form (Leicester Forest East o The site abuts the PUA of Leicester and is well related to the Parish Council) urban form. o LFE has already shouldered large amounts of development at o The site is adjacent to Leicester Forest East within Kirby Muxloe Lubbesthorpe (Various residents) Parish. Other locations in and adjacent to the PUA have been considered but this site is considered most suitable. o New development could place unreasonable pressure on o The development will be required to deliver infrastructure that facilities at New Lubbesthorpe (Drummond estate) addresses the impacts resulting from the allocation.
Land north of Hinckley Road (Support)
Comments Response o It is a sustainable location (Pegasus Planning) o The site is adjacent to the PUA which is considered the most sustainable location for growth in Blaby. o The site can be accessed by public transport (Pegasus Planning) o Noted. Policy SA1 seeks to encourage improvements to public transport. o The site could accommodate outstanding needs (Pegasus o The site and others contributes to the outstanding requirements in Planning) the Principal Urban Area. o Initial assessment has indicated no insurmountable heritage, o The Council’s Heritage Assessment, Flood Risk Assessment, Bio- flooding, access, drainage, ecology and landscape issues diversity and landscape studies concur that there are no (Pegasus Planning) insurmountable issues. o Agreements are in place amongst multiple landowners (Pegasus o Noted. Planning) o Two sales outlets could be provided allowing good rates of o The Council has commissioned ‘Market testing’ evidence that has delivery. The site is 1km from Lubbesthorpe so no impacts on indicated that some 60 dwellings per year could be developed SUE (Pegasus Planning) without undermining rates at Lubbesthorpe. o Masterplan makes provision for a new school (Pegasus o Noted. This is an important component of the scheme and makes Planning) it more attractive than other sites. o Sports pitches would be relocated (Pegasus Planning) o Noted. This should be addressed through a masterplan. o Site is not in a structurally important area of Green Wedge o Agreed. (Pegasus Planning)
111 Land south of Hinckley Road (Object)
Comments Response o The site is located close to Lubbesthorpe and may impact on o The Council has commissioned ‘Market testing’ evidence that has deliverability of the SUE (Bloor homes) indicated that some 60 dwellings per year could be developed without undermining rates at Lubbesthorpe. This is not the overriding reason for dismissing this as the preferred site option. o Additional burden on transport infrastructure, particularly the A47 o Transport evidence has been gathered to assess the impacts of (Parish Councils and residents) traffic on the A47. This is not the overriding reason for not identifying this site as a preferred option. o Additional burden on community infrastructure (Parish Councils o The site option is not a preferred allocation. No impacts would and residents) result on community infrastructure. o Poor access to local services (LFE Parish Council) o The site option is not a preferred allocation. No impacts would result on local services. o There would be an adverse impact on the Rabbit Warren o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. No impacts Scheduled Monument (Historic England) would result on the Scheduled Monument. o Loss of a golf course facility (LFE Parish Council and various o The Golf Course has been closed for some time. This is not the residents) overriding reason for not identifying this site as a preferred option. o Site may only be suitable for some 360 houses (LFE Parish o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. Council) o There are wet spaces and protected species within the site (LFE o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. Parish Council) o There are already air quality problems on the A47 (various o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. This is not the residents) overriding reason for not identifying this site as a preferred option. o The site is affected by overhead power lines (William Davis Ltd) o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. This is not the overriding reason for not identifying this site as a preferred option.
Land south of Hinckley Road (Support)
Comments Response o It is disused land (Andrew Granger / Crane family) o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. o It could provide most of the housing needed and affordable o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. Other sites are housing (Andrew Granger / Crane family) preferred in meeting the outstanding needs.
112 o The site has good access to services and employment (Andrew o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. Other sites are Granger / Crane family) preferred in meeting the outstanding needs. o There are few environmental constraints – heritage, flooding, o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. There are trees, footpaths. (Andrew Granger / Crane family) some potential heritage and environmental constraints but it is likely that these could be mitigated.
Housing option – NAR1
Comments Response o There are potential flooding issues that need to be addressed and o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. The site has a sequential test may be required. (Environment Agency) some potential to flood. o The site is close to Narborough Bog, a SSSI, further evidence is o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. There are required.(Natural England and various residents) outstanding issues. o The site is rich in wildlife. (Various residents) o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. The bio- diversity report indicated there were important bio-diversity features. o Local services, facilities and transport infrastructure are already o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. under pressure. (Various residents) o Loss of Green Wedge / countryside. (Various residents) o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. Loss of Green Wedge is not an overriding reason to dismiss this site. o Site is remote from Narborough and detailed access to play and o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. open space need to be considered. (Various residents) o Access to the site is off a dangerous 40 mph road. (Various o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. There are residents) outstanding transport and access issues. o Traffic on the B4114 has increased significantly as a result of o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. There are recent developments. Foxhunter traffic island is congested at peak outstanding transport and access issues. times. (Various residents) o There would be potential dangers to cyclists and pedestrians. o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. There are (Various residents) outstanding transport and access issues. o Pollution from the M1. (Various residents) o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. There are outstanding noise and air quality issues. o The proposal would spoil the outlook from homes on Abbey Road. o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. (Various residents)
113 o The area is one of the last green spaces. (Various residents) o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. o Local schools and doctors do not have capacity. (Various o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. residents) o Increased noise from activities including dogs. (A resident) o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. o The impacts on playing fields need to be carefully considered. o Noted. The site option is not a preferred allocation. (Sport England and various residents)
Accommodating Gypsies and Travellers
Comments Response o The evidence base identifying need should be updated (Blaby o The Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment update Parish Council) has not identified any uplift in the requirements for G&T pitches. The Local Plan review is the appropriate time to reconsider requirements. o Minimum needs must be met (Leicester City Council) o The Core Strategy Policy, coupled with completions and commitments meets requirements.
Employment land – General comments
Comments Response o Site options BRA001 / BRA002 are not supported (Braunstone o Noted. These site options are not preferred allocations. Town Council) o A wider range of site options should be considered, particularly in o Noted. Site options in the rural areas were considered. However, the rural areas - Adjacent Fossebank employment site / Sapcote completions and commitments to date entail that no further Garden centre, Sapcote. (Cove car company) employment sites in the rural area need to be allocated. o Land at Regent Street Industrial Estate Narborough should be o Noted. Site options in Narborough were considered. However, allocated (Landmark Planning) completions and commitments to date entail that no further employment sites in the rural area need to be allocated. o Land adjacent to the Mill on the Soar should be an employment o Noted. Site options in the rural areas were considered. However, hub (Everards Brewery Ltd) completions and commitments to date entail that no further employment sites in the rural area need to be allocated. o Transport modelling is required to assess the impacts of the o Transport evidence was commissioned to consider the distribution
114 options (Residents Network Rail, Enderby Parish Council) of traffic from the proposed employment allocation west of St Johns, Enderby. This indicated that increased flows resulted in the need for mitigation measures. These are identified in the emerging policy.
Employment site – EMP1
Comments Response o The proposal would have an adverse impact on local roads o Transport evidence was commissioned to consider the distribution (Enderby Parish Council) of traffic from the proposed employment allocation west of St Johns, Enderby. This indicated that increased flows resulted in the need for mitigation measures. These are identified in the emerging policy. o There would be impacts on recently constructed houses at o Noted. The policy requires a masterplan that seeks to address the Enderby St Johns (Enderby Parish Council) impacts on existing residents. o The site cuts across the line of the Fosse Way (a non-designated o Noted. The policy requires a masterplan which will retain the line Heritage Asset) (Historic England) of the Fosse Way within the development. o The site is an important gap between Enderby and Leicester o It is acknowledged that the site is currently a greenfield site. (Landmark Planning) However, the site is surrounded by strong urban influences to the north (Grove Park), East and South (Enderby St Johns) and west (M1 motorway). The Green Wedge assessment indicates that this is an area for review. o Impacts on Narborough level crossing need to be assessed o Noted. Phase 1 transport modelling of vehicle distribution has not (Network Rail) identified significant increases on this level crossing. o The site is supported as it has good access to the motorway o Noted. network and complements existing employment sites. (Trinity Hospital / Andrew Granger) o A mixed use scheme would be better (Trinity Hospital / Andrew o The proposal is considered more appropriate as an employment Granger) site. Housing requirements are mainly needed in the PUA and are being met elsewhere.
115 Employment site – EMP2
Comments Response o Access arrangements would require attention – junctions require o Noted. The site has planning permission and will no longer be improvement (Leicestershire County Council and residents) identified as an allocation. o There is only limited transport choice to the site (Leicestershire o Noted. The site has planning permission and will no longer be County Council) identified as an allocation. o The road access to the site is inadequate and needs upgrading o Noted. The site has planning permission and will no longer be (Long Street). Access from Station Road, may be acceptable identified as an allocation. (Resident) o Other sites in Stoney Stanton and Sapcote are more appropriate o Noted. The site has planning permission and will no longer be (Resident) identified as an allocation. o Existing commercial vehicle movements cause problems o Noted. The site has planning permission and will no longer be (Residents) identified as an allocation. o A small number of starter units may be appropriate (Stoney o Noted. The site has planning permission and will no longer be Stanton parish Council) identified as an allocation. o The site may not be attractive to occupiers given the distance from o Noted. The site has planning permission and will no longer be the motorway. (Landmark Planning) identified as an allocation.
Existing employment sites
Comments Response o The 2 year ‘marketing and vacancy’ requirements in the policy are o Noted. The policy has been amended to require marketing for 18 too onerous. A maximum of 18 months marketing should be months. proposed (Rapleys). o The policy should support growth of existing employment sites o Policy DMP3 of the Delivery DPD allows for the development of (Landmark Planning). the employment sites on non-allocated land.
116 Miscellaneous other comments
Comments Response o Support further work in relation to heritage assets (Historic o The Council has commissioned a Heritage Assets assessment in England) order to asses the implications of preferred options and allocations. o The Local Plan should apply a positive strategy for heritage assets o The Council has employed a positive strategy for heritage assets. (Historic England) This is reflected in policy DMP12. o The plan should consider ‘non-designated’ locally important o Policy DMP12 refers to designated and non-designated heritage heritage assets (Historic England) assets. o Historic England Advice Notes should be used in the preparation o Policy DMP12 and the Heritage Assets study have had regard to of Local plans (Historic England) Historic England Advice Notes. o A Green Wedge should be designated between Stoney Stanton o Disagree. Areas of Separation are a more appropriate tool for and Sapcote (A Resident) providing strategic separation of Stoney Stanton and Sapcote. o Local Green spaces should be shown on the proposals map (to o It is not intended to identify Local Green Spaces in the Delivery reflect Neighbourhood Plans) (Various Residents) DPD. These can be identified in Neighbourhood Plans. o The settlement boundary for Thurlaston needs updating to o Settlement boundaries have been amended to incorporate recent accommodate recent developments. (DLP consultants) developments.
Policy DM1 - Development within settlement boundaries
Comments Response o Policy DM1 is not needed as the principle is established within the o Policy DMP1 seeks to add more detail to policies CS1, CS2 and settlement boundary. (Davidsons developments) CS5. It sets out the key considerations when determining planning applications. o A blanket approach to resisting development outside of settlement o Disagree. One of the key roles of the Delivery DPD is to boundaries is not considered consistent with NPPF paragraph 17 encourage development in the most appropriate location and to or the positive approach to growth. (Gladman Developments) prevent ‘uncontrolled’ growth of settlements. o Agricultural land should not be used for development. UK is o Noted. Best and Most versatile agricultural land is a consideration vulnerable to food shortages. (Various residents) in site selection. However, the Council is unable to deliver the required quantity of development without the loss of some agricultural land.
117 Policy DM2 - Blaby Town Centre Primary and Secondary Frontages
Comments Response o A flexible approach in secondary centres should preserve their o Policy DM5 adopts a flexible approach to the types of development character (Historic England) that are appropriate in secondary centres.
DM3 - Neighbourhood Parades
Comments Response o Change of use from residential to A1-A5 outside the boundaries o Retail developments outside of established centres will only be should be considered positively where contributing to services. acceptable where they are able to meet the sequential tests and (Braunstone Town Council) the requirement of policy CS13.
Policy DM5 - Local Parking and Highway Design Standards
Comments Response o Local parking and highways standards need to be separate o Disagree. The policy refers to aligned documents which contain policies. (Braunstone Town Council) further detail on parking and highway standards. To provide more detail would result in duplication. o The 6Cs design guide should not be used. Policies T1 – T12 o Disagree. The 6Cs Design Guide is used effectively across the should be retained. (Braunstone Town Council) East Midlands. It is based on robust evidence and ensures a clear and consistent approach to minimum transport standards.
Policy DM7 - Accessible, Adaptable and Wheelchair Homes
Comments Response o Specialised housing (older people’s accommodations) should be o Policy DMP11 seeks to encourage the provision of Accessible, used to deliver accessible homes.(Davidsons Developments) Adaptable and Wheelchair Homes. o The policy needs to be viability tested. (Davidsons Developments) o Agree. The policy has been subjected to viability testing. o LPAs should not set out any additional local technical standards or o The NPPG allows for Accessible, Adaptable and Wheelchair
118 requirements for new dwellings. (Gladman Developments) Homes and Local planning authorities can take account of evidence that demonstrates a clear need for housing for people with specific housing needs and plan to meet this need. o There needs to be evidence to support a policy above building o The Council has demographic, housing and viability evidence to regulations standards. (Miller Homes and others) support the policy.
Policy DM8 – Designated and non-designated Heritage Assets
Comments Response o The policy should include a ‘local list’ of heritage assets. (Blaby o Non-designated heritage Assets can be wide-ranging. It is not Parish Council) possible to identify such assets on a local list. The policies refer to some where they are likely to be affected by development – such as Fosse Way. o The policy should be more detailed and include ‘shop fronts’ and o Policy DMP12 refers to all Heritage Assets. This includes shop- advertisements. (Historic England) fronts. Policy CS2 also seeks a high standard of design.
Policy DM9 - Land Contamination and Pollution
Comments Response o The policy needs to refer to contamination of surface water. o Agreed. Policy DMP13 has been amended to include reference to (Environment Agency) ‘surface water pollution’. o There should be separate policies for different pollution types. o Disagree. The justification refers to different pollution types. The (Gladman Developments) policy is more proportionate and concise if it refers to each pollution type in a single policy. o An air quality policy should reflect para 124 of the NPPF. o The Council’s evidence gathering is mindful of paragraph 124 of (Gladman Developments) the NPPF. The policy is considered to be consistent with para 124.
119 Policy DM11 – Mineral safeguarding areas
Comments Response o The policy should make clear that sterilisation of mineral reserves o Policy DMP15 refers to not supporting development where minerals will only count against development where they can be viably can be ‘viably extracted’. extracted. (Jelson Ltd)
Appendices
Comments Response o Sapcote is being overdeveloped (A resident) o No allocations are being proposed in Sapcote. o Amendments to shopping centre boundaries should be made o The Council would consider amendments to boundary changes (Braunstone Town Council). where these have been promoted or material changes have occurred. o Thorpe Astley should be a Local Centre (Braunstone Town o Thorpe Astley is identified as a Neighbourhood parade given its Council). limited scale. o Bouskell Park should be designated an important recreation o It is not intended to identify recreation resources in the Delivery resource (Blaby Parish Council). DPD. These can be identified in Neighbourhood Plans. o Various additional sites should be shown as a recreation resource o It is not intended to identify recreation resources in the Delivery (Narborough parish Council and Various respondents). DPD. This is not encouraged in the NPPG. These can be identified in Neighbourhood Plans. o Local Wildlife Sites should be shown on the proposals map. o These are numerous and frequently changing. The information can (Resident) be easily gleaned from other sources outside of the Delivery DPD. o Neighbourhood Plan allocations should be shown on the o Disagree. Only one Neighbourhood Plan has been adopted in proposals map. (Parish Councils) Blaby. The Council is not looking to allocate land in this settlement. The Blaby Local Plan has reserve sites and is part of the development plan. o Designations / boundary reviews must be based on clear o The Council has produced a Settlement Boundary assessment. evidence. (Gladman developments) o Areas outside of settlements should not automatically be Green o Disagree. This gives certainty that some forms of built development Wedge, Countryside or Area of separation. (Jelson Ltd) are not appropriate outside of the main settlements. o Green Wedges should not be long term constraints to o Disagree. This gives certainty during the plan period.
120 development. (Various developers) o Flexibility around settlement boundaries is required. (Various o Disagree. This gives certainty that some forms of built development developers) are not appropriate outside of the main settlements. o Green Wedges should not be provided at Lubbesthorpe. (The o Disagree. The Green Wedge to the south of Lubbesthorpe is a Spokes Family) logical extension to the Enderby / Braunstone Town Green Wedge. The Green Wedge review supports this approach. o Green Wedges should be provided at Lubbesthorpe.(Braunstone o Agree. The Green Wedge to the south of Lubbesthorpe is a logical Town Council) extension to the Enderby / Braunstone Town Green Wedge. The Green Wedge review supports this approach.
Sustainability Report
Comments Response o New Climate change allowances should be included. o The addendum to the SFRA takes account of the new Climate (Environment Agency) Change allowances in terms of assessing sites for flood risk.
Other Miscellaneous Comments
Comments Response o An infrastructure plan is required (Highways England) o Agreed. An infrastructure Delivery Plan has been appended to the Delivery DPD. o Proper consultation is required. (A resident) o Agreed. Consultation will be carried out in accordance with the Local Plans Regulations and the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement.
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122 123 124 125 126 127 BRAUNSTONE TOWN COUNCIL
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – 11th JANUARY 2018
Item 9 – National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction survey
Purpose
To receive and consider a response to the National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction survey.
Background
Since 2008 Leicestershire County Council has participated in the annual National Highways and Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction survey.
The analysis of the survey results and the ability to trend and benchmark highways and transport services has allowed the County Council to monitor its performance on a number of highways and transport issues at a national and a local level.
The company which oversees the NHT survey, ‘Measure 2 Improve’ (m2i), also undertakes an additional survey for Public Representatives. In 2016, 25 Parish Councils participated in the survey and the results provided the County Council with a greater understanding of Parish Councils’ needs and priorities for highways and transport services in Leicestershire, particularly at a time of on-going transformation in the County Highways Service. Due to these benefits, the County Council decided to participate again this year in the Public Representative Survey.
The Public Representative survey is essentially an abbreviated version of the Public Satisfaction Survey, the main differences are that results from the Public Representative survey are not made public, Parish details remain confidential are not retained by the administering company.
The survey can only accept one response for each Parish Council, therefore, the responses need to represent the overall views of the Parish Council on the Highways and Transport matters raised in the survey.
A copy of the survey is attached at Appendix 1 for consideration. The deadline for responses is Friday 19th January 2018.
Once completed, responses will be recorded and analysed to help support the findings of the public satisfaction survey.
Action Requested
Consider the survey, whether the Town Council should respond and if so, the response that should be submitted.
128 APPENDIX 1
The NHT Public Representative Survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Your responses are important to the Council so please complete as many of the questions as possible.
Template: 2017 Public Representative/Survey Data
Authority: Leicestershire County Council
Name of Parish Council?
129 How important, if at all, do you consider each of the following…? Q1 PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY FOR EACH ROW
Very Fairly Not very Not at all Don’t important important important important know Good pavements & footpaths ...... Good cycle routes/lanes & facilities ...... Good local bus services ...... Good local taxi (or mini-cab) services ...... Community Transport, e.g. Dial-a-Ride & volunteer car schemes ...... ‘Demand Responsive Transport’ i.e. flexible bus services ...... Safe roads ...... Low levels of traffic & congestion ...... Low levels of local traffic pollution ...... Good street lighting ...... Roads being in good condition ......
A good Rights of Way network (Rights of Way are paths or bridleways in the countryside/towns which the public are legally allowed to use as pedestrians or cyclists)
Q2 Now thinking about roads and transport locally, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the following…?
PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY FOR EACH ROW
Neither Very Fairly satisfied nor Fairly Very Doesn’t apply / satisfied satisfied dissatisfied dissatisfied dissatisfied Don’t know Pavements & footpaths ...... Cycle routes/lanes & facilities ...... 130 Local bus services ...... Local taxi (or mini-cab) services ...... Community Transport, e.g. not-for-profit transport for particular groups or communities ‘Demand Responsive Transport’ i.e. bus services using flexible routes/timetables Safety on roads ...... Traffic levels & congestion...... Levels of local traffic pollution...... Street lighting ...... The condition of roads ...... The local Rights of Way network ......
And taking everything into account, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you overall with transport and highways services? ......
The Council faces significant budget pressures over the coming years, and has to look at new and more efficient ways of doing things. To deal with the pressure on budgets, the Council has to consider where it should prioritise its efforts and spending.
Q3 For which of the following service areas is it not acceptable to reduce the level of service? PLEASE TICK up to five boxes
Services to improve road safety ...... Services to manage and reduce levels of traffic congestion ...... Management and maintenance of roads ...... Management and maintenance of pavements ...... Management and maintenance of cycle paths and facilities ...... Management and maintenance of country paths and Rights of Way ...... Management and maintenance of street lighting ...... Management and maintenance of grass verges, trees and weed control ... Management and maintenance of road drainage, gullies and drains ...... Subsidies for local bus and Community Transport services ...... Gritting of roads and pavements and clearance of snow ...... Don’t know ...... None of these ......
131 Q4 And for which of the following service areas do you think it is acceptable to reduce the level of service? PLEASE TICK up to five boxes Services to improve road safety ...... Services to manage and reduce levels of traffic congestion ...... Management and maintenance of roads ...... Management and maintenance of pavements ...... Management and maintenance of cycle paths and facilities ...... Management and maintenance of country paths and Rights of Way ...... Management and maintenance of street lighting ...... Management and maintenance of grass verges, trees and weed control ... Management and maintenance of road drainage, gullies and drains ...... Subsidies for local bus and Community Transport services ...... Gritting of roads and pavements and clearance of snow ...... Don’t know ...... None of these ......
Q5 Thinking about the local area, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with each of these…? PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY FOR EACH ROW
Neither Doesn’t Very Fairly satisfied nor Fairly Very apply / satisfied satisfied dissatisfied dissatisfied dissatisfied Don’t know The provision of pavements where these are needed ...... The condition of pavements ...... The cleanliness of pavements...... Direction signposts for pedestrians ...... Provision of safe crossing points ...... Drop kerb crossing points (e.g. for pushchairs or wheelchairs) ...... Pavements being kept clear of obstructions (e.g. parked cars) ......
132 Q6 How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with each of these locally…? PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY FOR EACH ROW
Very Fairly Neither satisfied Fairly Very Doesn’t apply / satisfied satisfied nor dissatisfied dissatisfied dissatisfied Don’t know Condition of road surfaces ...... Cleanliness of roads ...... Condition of road markings (e.g. white lines) Condition and cleanliness of road signs ...... The provision of street lighting where this is needed ...... Speed of repair to street lights ...... Speed of repair to damaged roads & pavements ...... Quality of repair to damaged roads & pavements ...... Maintenance of highway verges, trees & shrubs ...... Weed killing on pavements & roads ...... The provision of drains along the sides of roads where these are needed……………………. Keeping drains clear and working ......
Q6a Still thinking about the local area, would you say that compared to a year ago there are more potholes and damaged roads, there are fewer, or there has been no change in the number? PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY
More No change Fewer Don’t know / None of these
Q6b From what you know or have heard and compared to a year ago, would you say that the Council is doing more to repair local roads, doing less, or about the same
More No change Fewer Don’t know/None of these
133 Q7 How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the way the Council…? PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY FOR EACH ROW
Very Fairly Neither satisfied Fairly Very Doesn’t apply / satisfied satisfied nor dissatisfied dissatisfied dissatisfied Don’t know Deals with potholes and damaged roads ...... Deals with obstructions on pavements ...... Keeps roads clear of obstructions such as skips/scaffolding etc ...... Deals with illegally parked cars ...... Undertakes cold weather gritting (salting) and snow clearance ...... Provides information to residents on cold weather gritting (salting) and snow clearance Cuts back overgrown hedges obstructing the highway or hiding road signage ...... Deals with mud on the road ...... Deals with flooding on roads and pavements
Q8 How well informed, if at all, do you feel about the following…?
PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY FOR EACH ROW
Very Fairly Not very well Not at all Don’t know / well informed well informed informed informed None of these Public Transport Services Local transport and highways services in general ...... The actions the Council is taking to repair local roads ...... Local air quality ......
Q12 In which of these ways, if any, have you contacted the Council to report a highways and / or transport issue or make a highways and / or transport enquiry over the last 12 months? PLEASE TICK ALL THAT APPLY
By personal By telephone By telephone By post visit to the Online (via the (during normal (outside normal By email Not applicable Council website) (letter) Council office hours) office hours) office
134 Q12a How satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the following aspects of how your enquiry was handled? PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY FOR EACH ROW
Very Fairly Neither satisfied Fairly Very Not satisfied satisfied nor dissatisfied dissatisfied dissatisfied Don’t know applicable Ease of contact…………………………… Professionalism of person contacted...... Speed and quality of response……
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – 18TH JANUARY 2018
Item 10 – Planning Decisions
To receive and note planning decisions made by Blaby District Council.
Application Description Location Braunstone Town Council Decision by Planning Number Response Authority 17/1289/FUL Refurbishment of existing roof Boden Meridian West No objections. Approved. including oversheeting and Braunstone Town new raised parapet capping to Leicestershire the perimeter of the roof.
16/1550/FUL Erection of new sports Pavilion, Shakespeare Park No comments given, to avoid Approved, subject to: pavilion, including provision of Avon Road Braunstone Town any perceived conflict of • materials to be used; new petanque pitch, works to Leicester interest. • boundary treatments; play area & tennis court and • landscaping within 1 year extension to existing car & and in first 5 years cycle park and associated replaced where plants die, lighting (including demolition of removed or diseased; existing pavilion and stores). • complies with protection measures in tree survey; • retained trees and shrubs to be root protected; • finished floor levels being agreed; • use as sports pavilion only and for no other use within D2 or any other purpose;
136 Application Description Location Braunstone Town Council Decision by Planning Number Response Authority • pavilion and car park lighting to be used 7.30am- 11pm Monday-Thursday; 7.30pm-Midnight Friday and Saturday and 9am- 10.30pm Sundays and Bank Holidays; • surface water drainage and management scheme being approved; • details of the SuDS Maintenance Plan; • recommendations contained within the ecology report; • proposed access surface; • sound limiter in club room; • changing rooms and toilet windows of opaque glass. 17/1106/HH Two storey and first floor 18 Murby Way Thorpe Astley No objections, subject to: Approved, subject to: extension to the east elevation Braunstone Town • 3 permanent on-site • no additional openings or Leicestershire parking (including garage) windows in east flank spaces; and elevation without prior • no windows in the first floor permission; and rear elevation without • existing car parking explicit consent. facilities, including the garage, shall permanently remain available for car parking.
137 Application Description Location Braunstone Town Council Decision by Planning Number Response Authority 17/1453/NMAT Amendments to application 4 Hillrise Avenue Braunstone Decision made prior to Amendments to application 17/0825/HH: Town Leicestershire LE3 2GL consideration. are non-material and do not • Amended single storey roof warrant submission of a fresh design to rear; planning application. • Amended windows/doors at ground floor rear; Decision Notice for • Amended window sizes to 17/0825/HH remains ground floor front. applicable.
17/1394/FUL Internal alterations and single 79 Henley Crescent Recommended approval. Approved, subject to: roof storey rear extension and Braunstone Town area of extension not being alterations to garage. Leicestershire LE3 2SB used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity without prior permission.
17/1371/ADV Display of 2 internally Unit 6 Fosse Park Avenue No objections, subject to the Approved, subject to: illuminated fascia signs, 2 sets Enderby Leicestershire height, hours of use and • permission of owner; of internally illuminated 'NEXT' levels of lighting being in • no hindrance to highway letters and 1 non-illuminated accordance with the District operations or safety; projecting box sign Council’s Lighting Policy. • maintained in good condition; • maximum luminance not exceeding 320 cd/m²; • light not being intermittent or flashing.
138 Application Description Location Braunstone Town Council Decision by Planning Number Response Authority 17/1290/FUL Detached dwelling with Land Adjacent 82 Kingsway Objected and recommended Approved, subject to: associated parking, accessed Braunstone Town refusal, since it would result • approval of materials; off The Chase Leicestershire in over-development of the • no windows in south east site due to factors including flank elevation without scale and mass. prior permission; • no further extensions, additions or additional buildings without the prior permission; • 2 off road permanent parking spaces; • no gates erected to the vehicular access; • on site drainage; • drive being hard surfaced.
17/1396/HH Two Storey Side and Single 6 Seacole Close Thorpe Astley Recommended conditions: Approved, subject to: Storey Rear Extension. Braunstone Town • 3 permanent on-site • window(s) located in the Leicestershire parking spaces; and rear elevation middle • no windows in the side window (bath) permanently elevations without explicit obscurely glazed; consent. • no windows in side elevation (facing Yeats Close) without permission.
139 Application Description Location Braunstone Town Council Decision by Planning Number Response Authority 17/1418/HH Two storey side and single 60 Woodland Drive No objections, subject to: Approved, subject to no storey rear extensions Braunstone Town • 3 permanent on-site windows or openings in first Leicestershire LE3 3EB parking spaces; and floor south western flank and • no first floor windows in the ground floor north eastern side elevation without flank without prior explicit consent. permission.
17/1446/HH Single Storey Rear Extension. 9 Francis Avenue, Braunstone No objections. Approved. Town, Leicestershire, LE3 2PH
17/1451/FUL External alterations to office Boden Meridian West No objections. Approved. and warehouse buildings Braunstone Town including new entrance feature Leicestershire to office, redecoration to office cladding and reroofing, redecoration to the warehouse feature band and removal of external stairs to warehouse mezzanine, filling in of existing pond and minor alterations to hard landscaping
17/1495/HH Garage conversion 1 Home Avenue Thorpe Astley No objections, subject to on- Approved, subject to: Braunstone Town Leicester site permanent parking for 3 • no windows or openings in vehicles, prior to work north eastern flank without commencing on the garage prior permission; conversion. • drainage provided to prevent surface water draining onto the highway.
140 Application Description Location Braunstone Town Council Decision by Planning Number Response Authority 17/1504/HH Single storey side and rear 68 Kirkland Road Braunstone No objections, subject to on- Approved, subject to no extensions Town Leicestershire LE3 2JP site permanent parking in windows or openings in first accordance with policy T7. floor south eastern flank without prior permission.
17/1527/FUL New staff access controlled Leicester Mail Centre No objections, subject to Approved. entrance gate within existing Centurion Way Meridian confirmation that on-site boundary perimeter fence, and Business Park Braunstone parking provision would not new footpath from highway Town be reduced.
17/1537/FUL Sub-division of existing 3 Little Meer Close Thorpe No objections, subject to: Approved, subject to: detached dwelling into 2 self Astley Braunstone Town • on-site parking being • car parking shown on contained dwellings Leicestershire provided for each property plans permanently according to Policy T7; and remaining available; • the internal wall between • no further extensions, the two separate dwellings additions or additional being suitably sound buildings without the prior proofed. permission; and • soundproof insulation to be approved and installed prior to occupation.
17/1569/HH Single storey rear extension 33 Stonehurst Road No objections. Approved, subject to no Braunstone Town windows or openings in the Leicestershire LE3 2QB north western flank elevation without prior permission.
141 Application Description Location Braunstone Town Council Decision by Planning Number Response Authority 17/1555/HH Two storey side and single 32 Braunstone Close No objections, subject to: Approved, subject to no storey rear extensions Braunstone Town • permanent on-site parking windows or openings in the including demolition of existing Leicestershire LE3 2GE for 2 vehicles prior to first floor north western flank conservatory occupation; and without prior permission. • no first floor windows in the side elevation without explicit consent.
17/1559/HH Two storey side extension, 87 Rosamund Avenue, No objections, subject to: Approved, subject to no single storey rear extension Braunstone Town, • permanent on-site parking windows within the extended with garage conversion Leicestershire, LE3 2GP for 2 vehicles prior to first floor side elevation, occupation; and without prior permission. • no windows in the side elevation without explicit consent.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – 18TH JANUARY 2018
Item 12 – Update on Highways Issues - Thorpe Astley
Purpose
To receive and note progress with addressing traffic, safety and parking issues in Thorpe Astley.
Background
On Thursday 22nd June 2017, the Committee considered issues of safety, parking and speeding on streets of Thorpe Astley and the impact upon air pollution from congestion on Lubbesthorpe Way (Minute 16). 25 members of the public attended the meeting and the Committee considered and took into account issues raised (Minutes 14).
On 6th October, the Town Council received a response from the County Council advising that they have commissioned surveys to be carried out in all the areas of concern. As the Town Council’s enquiry had been received in July, the County Council had been unable to carry out surveys during the school holidays, and they have now commissioned these surveys, which started mid-October. The County Council advised that once completed and analysed they will be able to address the concerns raised. They anticipated that they would be able to respond by mid to late November with outline proposals. A response is currently awaited.
Blaby District Council’s Communities Scrutiny Working Group is currently looking at Air Quality in order to examine and understand legislation, pollution, health risks and factors, measurement and methods for improvement.
Street parking and the potential for civil parking enforcement will be looked at following County’s survey and whether it recommends regulatory and preferential parking schemes in Thorpe Astley.
Highway Improvements – Lubbesthorpe Development
Condition 60 of the planning approval for Lubbesthorpe (11/0100/1/OX) of 14th January 2014 states: “No more than 301 dwellings shall be occupied until a new access bridge has been provided across the M1 motorway, in accordance with the submitted details, linking the development to the existing highway network at Meridian Way to provide access to the development from the east. The new access bridge shall link to the highway network within the development and shall take into account the requirements of Conditions 46 and 48 attached to this grant of permission. A scheme of works, including improvements to existing crossing points between Murby Way and Foxon Way, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the District Planning Authority and implemented thereafter in accordance with the Site Wide Phasing Programme”.
As mentioned above, Leicestershire County Council have commissioned a survey in order to provide the evidence base for the improvements to Meridian Way between
143 Murby Way and Foxon Way. However, despite being informed that the Town Council would be advised of progress and the outcome prior to Christmas, a response is awaited. Given the improvements to Meridian Way are a requirement of the planning consent of January 2014, the access bridge across the M1 motorway is now open, and there appears to be no significant progress on what the improvement scheme may contain, let alone its implementation, the Town Council should consider whether it wishes to pursue the matter of enforcement.
Initially, it would be appropriate for the Town Council’s representatives on the Lubbesthorpe Strategic Consultative Forum, which next meets on 28th February, to raise the Town Council’s concerns that the access bridge across the M1 motorway opened in July 2017 and through traffic and construction traffic is using Meridian Way but as yet there are no proposals for mitigation measures. In reality implementation and completion of the mitigation measures is not likely this side of the summer. Should this approach not work, the Town Council may wish to make a formal written request to Blaby District Council to take enforcement action for breaches of condition 60.
Speed Sign and Community Speedwatch Scheme
In order to set up a Community Speedwatch Scheme, 200 residents from the community where it operates need to sign to say they support such a scheme. In December we had collected over 220 valid signatures, and we submitted a formal request to Leicestershire County Council asking them to open a Community Speedwatch scheme in Thorpe Astley. Leicestershire County Council has confirmed that a decision will be made in January 2018. To date that decision is awaited, any progress will be reported to the meeting.
Recommendations
1. That the report be received and noted; 2. that Town Council representatives on the Lubbesthorpe Strategic Consultative Forum raise the Town Council’s concerns that the access bridge across the M1 motorway opened in July 2017 and through traffic and construction traffic now uses Meridian Way but as yet there were no proposals for mitigation measures; and 3. that in the event that no progress was made as a result of 2 above, Braunstone Town Council make a formal written request to Blaby District Council to take enforcement action for breaches of condition 60 of the planning approval 11/0100/1/OX.
Reasons
1. To note the progress made. 2. To seek assistance from the District Planning Authority with addressing traffic and safety issues along Meridian Way given the access bridge across the M1 motorway opened in July 2017 and through traffic and construction traffic was now using the route. 3. To enable the Town Council to pursue a formal course of action should there be insufficient progress on proposals for traffic mitigation and safety measures along Meridian Way.
144 Item 13 Financial Budget Comparison Comparison between 01/04/17 and 31/12/17 inclusive. Excludes transactions with an invoice date prior to 01/04/17 2017/2018 Actual Net Balance
8. Planning & Environment Income 890 Consumer Products (Sales) 890/1 General £0.00 £12.48 £12.48 890/2 Poop Scoops £1,700.00 £976.29 -£723.71 890 Total £1,700.00 £988.77 -£711.23
Total Income £1,700.00 £988.77 -£711.23 Expenditure 8190 Professional Fees £250.00 £0.00 £250.00 8440 Waste Services £5,300.00 £8,503.24 -£3,203.24 8460 Furniture £1,000.00 £0.00 £1,000.00 8680 Grit Bins £200.00 £0.00 £200.00 8900 Consumer Products (Purchase for resale) 8900/1 Poop Scoops £1,600.00 £1,322.25 £277.75 8900 Total £1,600.00 £1,322.25 £277.75
8950 Highways Grass Cutting £1,000.00 £1,005.32 -£5.32 Total Expenditure £9,350.00 £10,830.81 -£1,480.81
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145 Financial Budget Comparison Comparison between 01/04/17 and 31/12/17 inclusive. Excludes transactions with an invoice date prior to 01/04/17 2017/2018 Actual Net Balance
Total Income £1,780,833.00 £718,415.41 Total Expenditure £1,780,833.00 £638,344.48
Total Net Balance £0.00 £80,070.93
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146 Item 14 Start of year 01/04/17 Paid Expenditure Transactions between 01/11/17 and 08/01/18
Cheque Paid date Tn no Order Gross Vat Net Cttee Details Heading
BACS171102K 10/11/17 13478 £309.60 £51.60 £258.00 8. PE KB Packaging Poop bags 8900/1 BPACKAGIN BACS171212K 15/12/17 13622 £309.60 £51.60 £258.00 8. PE KB Packaging 8900/1 BPACKAGI DD231117BD 15/11/17 13472 £1,005.32 £0.00 £1,005.32 8. PE Blaby District Council Urban Grass Cutting 8950 CGRASS Total £1,624.52 £103.20 £1,521.32
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