Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan

Hertsmere Local Plan Development Plan Document Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan

Document Ex108: Suggested changes (at 29 February 2016)

This schedule suggests some limited changes to the Pre-Submission Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan (SADM). Following representations received in response to a request from the Planning Inspector to provide the Council’s position in response to those submissions. Suggested changes have also been made where drafting errors have been identified. The changes do not alter the overall impact of the Plan or change its strategic direction and the Council recognises that it is first necessary for the examination process to be conducted and for the Inspector to consider these and any other matters arising from the hearings. However, the dialogue which the Council has entered into with a number of representors has enabled a number of suggested changes to be agreed with those parties to address concerns which they have raised.

The suggested changes are listed in document order of the SADM and for each change the schedule includes the following information:

Ref. No.: change identification number Policy / Paragraph Number: The specific policy or paragraph within the SADM to which the change applies. Proposed Changes: Where it is suggested text can be deleted it will have a strikethrough as so: deleted text. Where it is suggested additional text can be added, it will be underlined as so: additional text. Reason for change: The reason why the change is proposed, for example, to correct a drafting error, update text or provide further clarification.

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: [Site specific requirements] Clarification due to site SADM1 - Site H8 Europcar A prior approval notice has been given for conversion of the existing offices already having prior House, Aldenham Road, into 40 flats, suggesting that the estimated number of dwellings could be approval (Ref.020). 001 Bushey substantially exceeded. SADM1 - Site H10 [Site specific requirements] Clarification in Birchville Court and The estimated number of dwellings for the site is based on an existing response to haulage yard, planning permission: any appropriate scheme comprising a large proportion representation Heathbourne Road, of flats is likely to increase that number. (Ref.031). 002 Bushey Heath SADM1 - Site H11 Elton [Site specific requirements] In response to House, Elton Way, Bushey Flatted development using existing access onto Elton Way. Full parking representation and standards to be met. Carefully designed and usable communal amenity space change sought by required. The Council has approved planning application 14/0911/FUL for 102 respondent (Ref.036), units and prefers this to a conversion of the existing building on the site. The to ensure that policy adequacy of waste water capacity is to be assessed: adequate capacity requirements for waste should be made available before development is occupied. water provision is consistent with other 003 sites in policy SADM1 SADM1 - H12 First Place [Site specific requirements] In response to Nurseries, Falconer Road, Removal of former swimming pool building (currently used by the Nursery) representation and Bushey and associated hardstanding. change sought by 004 respondent (Ref.043). SADM4 [This is superseded by suggested change 036] In light of the result of Affordable Housing a recent Judicial Review 2.24 The availability of affordably priced homes for Hertsmere residents is a which quashed the 005 key concern. Policies in the Core Strategy seek to increase the supply of relevant national policy

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: Affordable Housing in the borough. Policy CS4 requires that developments of requirements in 5 or more residential units (or sites in excess of 0.2ha) make provision for an relation to Affordable element of Housing on small sites Affordable Housing and gives guidelines on tenure mix. Policies CS5 and CS7 address provision in rural areas and housing mix. The Affordable Housing SPD provides additional detailed guidance on the policies and how they will operate. The expectation is that the requirement for Affordable Housing will be fully met on site, its delivery being controlled through a S106 agreement. The Affordable Housing SPD sets out the circumstances under which alternatives to on-site provision may, exceptionally, be agreed, and describes a priority order in which alternatives to on-site provision will be considered.

2.25 A Written Ministerial Statement in November 2014 set out changes to national policy in relation to planning obligations under s106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). These have been reflected in amendments to the national Planning Practice Guidance. The changes seek to remove the requirement for developer contributions (including Affordable Housing) on sites of 10 units or less, the stated aim being to help increase housing supply by lowering the construction cost of small-scale new build housing.

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: compromising delivery or viability. This has been reflected in the number of schemes which have come forward for 5-10 units since January 2013. The evidence supports the Council in continuing to require an Affordable Housing contribution from sites of 10 units or less.

2.27 Some additional flexibility in relation to contributions to Affordable Housing provision on small sites (of between 5 and 10 units) is however proposed. Contributions will therefore be sought in the form of cash payments, commuted until after completion of units within the development. This flexibility does not apply to Rural Exception sites under Core Strategy Policy CS5.

Policy SADM4 - Small Sites for Affordable Housing On sites of between 5 and 10 residential units (inclusive), the Council will seek financial contributions to support the delivery of Affordable Housing. Contributions will be sought in the form of commuted payments, calculated on the basis set out in the Affordable Housing SPD and any subsequent update. Para 3.10 3.10 The safeguarded land is in large part open or underdeveloped with semi- In response to natural habitat and watercourses. It will therefore be important to control the representation and form of development, when eventually it is accepted as being necessary, in change sought by order to protect the environment. Any future employment development respondent (Ref.013). would be expected to consider whether there is a need for new or improved playing field provision, in light of the previous use of the site and any current or future community playing fields needs. 006 Policy SADM11 [At the beginning of Policy SADM11] Amendment in 007 Biodiversity and Habitats There should be no net loss of biodiversity in terms of quantity, quality and response to

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: connectivity as a result of any development proposals; wherever possible representation and develop proposal should achieve net gains. change sought by respondent (Ref.003). Para 4.31 4.31 Some small watercourses may be too minor to be classed as ’Ordinary Amendment in Watercourses’ ‘Main Rivers’ and therefore will not be shown within the response to Environment Agency flood zones, and may not be included in the Hertsmere representation and SFRA. change sought by 008 respondent (Ref.038). Para 4.34 Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 SuDS is compulsory on all Correction of typo major schemes. Sustainable drainage will also be sought within smaller schemes to militate mitigate against the cumulative impact they can have on localised surface water flooding and to encourage the more efficient use of 009 water. Para 4.37 4.37 Sewer flooding can arise due to lack of capacity within the existing sewer In response to network. The Council will work with Thames Water and developers in order to representation and ensure that the strategic wastewater infrastructure required to support changes sought by growth will be delivered alongside development. However it It is also respondent (Ref.036). important for developers to consult Thames Water at an early stage to discuss waste water infrastructure requirements for development. 010 Policy SADM16 In particular, the Council will require the introduction of sustainable drainage Correction to reflect Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) on all major developments of 10 residential units or 1,000 square legislation Systems metres of floorspace (or more)." (as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 and 011 any subsequent order." Policy SADM16 Major proposals should also comply with the principles and standards policies In response to Sustainable Drainage set out by the Lead Local Flood Authority for SuDS. representation 012 Systems (Ref.038) and change

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: sought by respondent. Para 4.50 4.50 Planning for minerals and waste underlies the prudent use of natural In response to resources and the reduction of pollution. The County Council is responsible for representation and the Minerals and Waste Development Framework Planning and is the Waste change sought by Disposal Authority and sets out policies for future mineral extraction and respondent (Ref.038) waste development for all types of waste. The County Council is also the Waste Disposal Authority with responsibility for the disposal of Local Authority Collected Waste’ 013 Para 4.51 4.51 The Minerals Local Plan guides mineral extraction and associated In response to development. Tyttenhanger Quarry at Colney Heath is identified as a major representation and source of sand and gravel up to 2032: the site is being progressively extracted changes sought by and infilled with inert waste as the landscape is restored. Mineral reserves, respondent (Ref.038) particularly sand and gravel, will be safeguarded from the sterilising effect of new development (i.e. new building, engineering works and land cover). Minerals Policy 5: Mineral Sterilisation encourages the extraction of minerals in circumstances where any significant mineral resource would be sterilised before by any other development is considered appropriate. Minerals Policy 10 Railheads and Wharves safeguards existing and disused railheads and wharves where they have potential for the exportation and importation of minerals and secondary/recycled aggregates. The County Council has defined Mineral Consultation Areas (MCAs) within its Mineral Consultation Areas Supplementary Planning Document (MCASPD) to support this these policy policies. Councils and developers are expected to consider the effect of prospective development on mineral resources in these areas at an early stage. This excludes the small-scale developments, listed in the County Council’s MCASPD, Supplementary Planning Document) on Mineral 014 Consultation Areas which would have little effect (e.g. householder

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: development). A significant proportion of the Borough is identified in the MCASPD as a MCA for sand and gravel, including the Mineral Consultation Area Harper Lane Rail Depot MCA which extends into Hertsmere (and is shown on the Policies Map).

Policy SADM19 Mineral Within the Mineral Consultation Area shown on the Policies Map, In response to Consultation Area building or other development will not be permitted to sterilise or representation and prevent the future extraction of the mineral resource. In order to changes sought by prevent unnecessary sterilisation of mineral resources The the Council respondent (Ref.038) will seek the advice of Hertfordshire County Council as the Mineral Planning Authority in accordance with the Minerals Consultation Area SPD (and any future revisions/successor documents) on any significant proposal which may affect the resource. 015 Para4.54 4.54 Waste prevention and reduction measures are important in all In response to construction and demolition projects to prevent waste generation and representation and encourage the re-use of materials on site as much as possible. This should be changes sought by considered throughout the design and implementation phases. The Council respondent (Ref.038) can assist with waste management through the use of site waste management plans during construction and through control of development. to improve materials resource efficiency in the demolition and construction phases by identifying methods (including re-use, recycling or recovery) to minimise waste produced on site and to capture data relating to construction, demolition and excavation waste. Waste storage provision is an important consideration which should be integrated into all new developments at the design stage to ensure that bins are stored within the development site in a fashion which allows easy access for occupiers and 016 collection and does not block the public highway. Households, in particular,

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: are issued with a number of bins and boxes which are required to be stored within new developments in order to facilitate the sorting of waste and recyclable products.

4.85 4.85 There are three Key Green Belt Sites which are subject to In response to redevelopment. The Bushey Academy, formerly known as Bushey Hall representation and School, is being redeveloped and the infilling envelope boundary has been changes sought by re-drawn accordingly. The governors of Hertswood Lower School, formerly respondent (Ref.026) known as Nicholas Hawksmoor School, are seeking new (redeveloped) school premises and St Margaret’s School in Bushey is promoting redevelopment together with some school buildings on the south side of Merry Hill Road. Proposals may also come forward for the Haberdashers’ Aske’s schools. The infilling envelopes for these sites may be amended in the future when the extent of the redevelopment proposals is clearer. Smaller adjustments to the infill boundaries at Bio Products Laboratory and Bushey Meads School have also been made to take account of known development proposals. A number of existing publicly funded secondary schools are within the Green Belt; the important role these facilities play in supporting the needs of the community is recognized. In several cases there are known development needs which have been taken into account in defining current infill boundaries. The Bushey Academy has been redeveloped, and plans put forward for expansion at Bushey Meads School; the infilling envelope boundaries have been re- drawn accordingly. Proposals to provide new (redeveloped) school premises on a single site for Hertswood Academy are being developed; the infilling envelope has been amended to reflect the anticipated requirements of the Academy arising from any future expansion to 10 forms of entry should an enlarged building footprint be sought. The Academy has confirmed that 017 (subject to funding and ministerial approvals) they would seek to expand the

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: school to meet any increased local demand.

4.85 [new paragraph prior to 4.86] In response to The private education sector is also well represented in Hertsmere’s Green representation and Belt; the schools perform valuable educational, economic and community changes sought by functions and in some cases safeguard the future of important heritage (Ref.017, 021 and 037) assets. Some of these establishments may need to undertake improvement and expansion in the future. St Margaret’s School in Bushey is promoting redevelopment together with some school buildings on the south side of Merry Hill Road. Proposals may also come forward for others, including Haberdashers’ Aske’s schools and the Aldenham School. 018 4.85 [new paragraph prior to 4.86] In response to Adjustments have been made to the Bio Products Ltd infill site boundary to representation and reflect known development proposals. Further proposals for expansion subsequent within the site may come forward in future. The infill envelopes for these correspondence with and other Key Green Belt sites may be amended through any future review representor (Ref.045) of this document once the extent of development needs has been established and an appropriate form of development agreed. 019 Policy SADM26 South ii) have an adverse impact on the safe and effective operation of the existing In response to Mimms Special Policy Area or expanded Highways England and Connect Plus facilities and the strategic representation road network. (Ref.008). Wording agreed through a Statement of Common 020 Ground. Policy SADM31 Design (ii) enhance legibility though through the spatial pattern of development. Correction of typo 021 Principles

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: SADM33- Site C2: Proposals should minimise any reduction in the overall quantity of playing field In response to Hertswood Lower School, provision and its effect; improvements to the quality and accessibility of representation and Cowley Hill, playing field and sports provision will be required as part of any agreed changes sought by Borehamwood mitigation strategy. Programme of development on the two sites to be respondent (Ref.0.13). considered against Policy CS19 (key community facilities) and agreed, in particular, to ensure that (i) the proper level of school facilities, including playing fields and indoor sports facilities, is available throughout the development period, (ii) there are local facilities available to allow the satisfactory operation of theatre activities and indoor sports facilities throughout the development period, and (iii) the provision of the replacement theatre premises and indoor sports facilities is made at the earliest possible opportunity. The playing fields and indoor sports facilities are to be made available for community use on a basis to be agreed with the Council. 022 SADM43 Retail/commercial uses on ground floor fronting Watling Street. Community In response to TC2 Radlett Service uses required on part of the site to replace former community use, subject to representation and Station/Regency House, the provisions of Core Strategy Policy CS19 Key Community Facilities. change sought by Former Fire Station and respondent (Ref.026) 023 Burrell & Co Para 8.9 8.9 The Council’s monitoring process will be used to identify where In response to objectives and targets are not being met through policies and representation recommend action to amend any problems that occur. In addition (Ref.030). Wording and as part of the review of the Core Strategy (2013), the Council agreed through a will consider the need for new allocations arising from the Statement of Common identification of an Objective Assessment of Housing Need and the Ground. Council’s agreed housing target. The Council will identify individual land allocations arising from that review. Further details 024 of the process will be set out in the Council’s Local Development

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: Scheme.

Policies Map – SADM24- [Revised infill envelope has been proposed] In response to Shenley Village Envelope representation (Ref.34). The proposed changes have been agreed through a Statement of Common Ground. (See Appendix 025 1) Policies Map – SADM24- [Revised infill envelope has been proposed to ensure consistency in In response to South Mimms Village determining village envelops] representation Envelope (Ref.026) (See 026 Appendix 2) Policies Map – SADM25 [Revised infill envelope has been proposed to reflect known future In response to Key Green Belt Sites development.] representation b) Bio Products (Ref.045) (See Laboratory, Dagger Lane, Appendix 3) 027 Aldenham Policies Map – SADM25 - [Revised infill envelope has been proposed in order to provide flexibility for In response to m) Hertswood Lower future expansion on the site, which has been agreed by the Academy] representation and School change sought by respondent (Ref.026) 028 (See Appendix 4) SADM11 Local Nature [To transpose the titles of the LNR maps on p.125 (Furzefield Wood) and p.126 Correction of error Reserve (LNR) maps (Fishers Field).] 029 (p.125-126) 030 Policies Map – Map B [The map will be updated to show Bushey Rose Garden as Historic Park as well In response to

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: Bushey and North Bushey as Local Green Space.] representation and change sought by respondent (Ref.012) (See Appendix 5) Policies Map – General [Changes to Policies Map will be needed to include latest information on Correction of error 031 Mineral Consultation Areas. Data to be provided by HCC] Policies Map – SADM43 [Revised Bushey Heath High Road district centre boundary] Correction of error (See 032 (p177) Appendix 6) Policies Map – preface The Key for these maps can be found on the main Borough-wide Policies Map R edundant sentence 033 page (p.241) Policies Map – SADM11 [Correction will be made to ensure the pattern in the key matches that on the Correction of graphical Local Wildlife Sites map (i.e. wider horizontal green lines)] error (to be finalised 034 before adoption) Policies Map – SADM23 [Revised Green Belt boundary to the west of Green Meadow, Potters Bar] Correction of a Green Belt Boundary mapping error (See 035 Appendix 7) SADM4 [This supersede suggested change 005] Change suggested in Affordable Housing light of the result of a 2.24 The availability of affordably priced homes for Hertsmere residents is a recent Judicial Review key concern. Policies in the Core Strategy seek to increase the supply of which quashed the Affordable Housing in the borough. Policy CS4 requires that developments of 5 relevant national policy or more residential units (or sites in excess of 0.2ha) make provision for an requirements in element of Affordable Housing and gives guidelines on tenure mix. Policies CS5 relation to Affordable and CS7 address provision in rural areas and housing mix. The Affordable Housing on small sites. Housing SPD provides additional detailed guidance on the policies and how As part of the Council’s they will operate. The expectation is that the requirement for Affordable Hearing Statement Housing will be fully met on site, its delivery being controlled through a S106 (Document HBC/1) the 036 agreement. The Affordable Housing SPD sets out the circumstances under Council decided that

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: which alternatives to on-site provision may, exceptionally, be agreed, and paragraph 2.24 should describes a priority order in which alternatives to on-site provision will be provides some useful considered. context and indicates how the SADM is linked 2.25 A Written Ministerial Statement in November 2014 set out changes to to other local policy national policy in relation to planning obligations under s106 of the Town documents including and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). These have been reflected in the Core amendments to the national Planning Practice Guidance. The changes seek Strategy and the to remove the requirement for developer contributions (including Affordable Affordable Housing Housing) on sites of 10 units or less, the stated aim being to help increase SPD, and could housing supply by lowering the construction cost of small-scale new build therefore be retained. housing.

2.26 There is, however, an acute need for affordable housing provision in Hertsmere, a situation to which the adopted Core Strategy responds; the site size threshold of 5 reflects independent recognition of both the magnitude of local housing need and the deliverability of small sites including the required affordable housing provision. The Inspector examining the Core Strategy concluded that it would accord with the NPPF by helping to meet the need for Affordable Housing, without compromising delivery or viability. This has been reflected in the number of schemes which have come forward for 5-10 units since January 2013. The evidence supports the Council in continuing to require an Affordable Housing contribution from sites of 10 units or less.

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: payments, commuted until after completion of units within the development. This flexibility does not apply to Rural Exception sites under Core Strategy Policy CS5.

Policy SADM4 - Small Sites for Affordable Housing On sites of between 5 and 10 residential units (inclusive), the Council will seek financial contributions to support the delivery of Affordable Housing. Contributions will be sought in the form of commuted payments, calculated on the basis set out in the Affordable Housing SPD and any subsequent update. Para. 2.31 Sites which continue to be subject to safeguarded safeguarding are covered For clarification by Policy SADM2. The sites are reserved for housing development in the future; in the meantime their use should respect their former Green Belt 037 designation and not prejudice future housing development. Para. 3.9 The Core Strategy identifies two sites as Safeguarded Land for employment To reflect paragraph 2.10 use. As a result, neither area is in the Green Belt. Both areas may be used for and the prospective B class development needs beyond the plan period. The purpose of change to paragraph safeguarding is to provide some land for future employment use and help 2.13. maintain the permanence of the Green Belt in the long term. The use of the sites in the meantime should respect their former Green Belt designation and 038 not prejudice future employment development. These are: SADM25 Infilling or redevelopment may be appropriate within the defined ‘envelope’ In response to the area in each site, taking into account of the following factors:. Proposals Inspector’s MIQs Matter which are ancillary to, or support, an existing or approved use on the site 3g will be permitted where:

(i) the impact on the openness of the Green Belt and the purpose of including land within it; 039 (ii) the impact of proposals on any playing fields;

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: (iii) the impact on wildlife and the ecological network; (iv) the impact on any heritage asset; (v) the impact on the amenity of adjacent properties; (vi) the proposal being ancillary to, or supporting an existing or approved use on the site; (vii) the impact of the relocation or introduction of a hard surfaced area such as car park or playground; and (viii) whether the proposal would lead to any significant increase in motorised traffic generation.

(i) they preserve the openness of the Green Belt and the purposes of including land within it; (ii) they protect, conserve or enhance any relevant heritage assets in accordance with Policy SADM 30; (iii) there would be no significant adverse impact on any of the following: a. designated open space and sports and leisure facilities; b. wildlife sites and ecological network; and c. the amenity of adjacent properties; (iv) the relocation or introduction of a hard surfaced area such as car park or playground would not have unacceptable impacts; and (v) they would not result in a significant increase in motorised traffic.

Green Transport Plans should accompany planning applications for any significant development at these sites. The submission of long term plans for Key Green Belt Sites indicating future investment and development is encouraged. In cases where comprehensive development of the site is proposed, a planning brief should be prepared in consultation with the local planning authority. Para. 4.94 The Council accepts that residents and businesses within the Green Belt may In response to the wish to make changes to buildings and sites. It is essential that these changes Inspector’s MIQs Matter are of a scale and design that do not impact on the openness or rural character 3h of the Green Belt, but support its continued functioning and maintain its open 040 character. Types of development which are not necessarily inappropriate in the

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: Green Belt are listed in the NPPF, but these must be judged against local circumstances. It may also be the case that other types of development could in principle be permitted on the basis of very special circumstances. Policy SADM27 will be used to control the impact of development – i.e. buildings, extensions, additions, works and uses – and ensure that it is appropriate in its surroundings. SADM27 The Council will assess all applications for development in the Green Belt, as In response to the defined on the Policies Map, in accordance with Core Strategy Policy CS13 Inspector’s MIQs Matter 041 and to ensure they comply with the following principles: 3h Para.6.3 to 6.6 The Road Hierarchy In response to the 6.3 The Highways Agency is responsible for the national road network - i.e. Inspector’s MIQs Matter A1(M) and M25 in Hertsmere. It is preparing a route-based strategy for the 3h A1(M) between London and Leeds as a basis for further investment. The service area at South Mimms primarily supports the strategic road network. Policy SADM26 South Mimms Special Policy Area sets out the Council’s approach to future development here.

6.4 The Hertfordshire County Council is the Local Highway Authority and has set out its transport policy in the Local Transport Plan (2011-2031). The Local Transport Plan reduces the previous emphasis on building new roads and increasing road capacity, though they may still be required to support economic development or planned housing growth. Instead it places much higher priority on making better use of the existing road network. The County Council’s current road hierarchy is shown on the Policies Map: it will be updated during the plan period to accord with the latest version of the local highway authority’s road hierarchy.

6.5 Transport improvements will be necessary to help enhance access to homes, workplaces, shops and social facilities. They should be designed to help tackle peaktime congestion, reduce casualties, support economic growth and enable access to key services. 042

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: 6.6 The Borough Council has a major role to play in ensuring that development within the Borough takes place in a manner which is consistent with achieving the objectives of the Local Transport Plan. The Core Strategy supports the Local Highway Authority’s strategic transportation plans, in particular the Local Transport Plan and Urban Transport Plans. The accommodation of accesses and improvements will be guided by Policy SADM41 and the principles set out in the Local Transport Plan for each category of road. SADM39 Policy SADM39 - The Road Hierarchy In response to the Hertfordshire County Council’s current road hierarchy is shown on the Inspector’s MIQs Matter Policies Map: it will be updated during the plan period to accord with the 3h latest version of the local highway authority’s road hierarchy. New and existing roads will be used as effectively as possible in accordance with their role in the road hierarchy. The accommodation of accesses and improvements will be guided by Policy SADM41 and the principles set 043 out in the Local Transport Plan for each category of road. SADM40 Policy SADM40 - Transport Development Areas In response to the Transport Development Areas at Borehamwood and Potters Bar are Inspector’s MIQs Matter 044 defined on the Policies Map. 3h SADM9 and new supporting The Council recognises the need to increase the supply of new homes In response to the text both locally and nationally and acknowledges the changes to permitted Inspector’s MIQs Matter development rights which have been introduced by the government to 5 facilitate this objective. Both recent and planned changes to permitted developments rights have the potential to impact on the local supply of land and buildings for jobs and, specifically, B class floorspace. The NPPF requires that local planning authorities must seek to meet objectively assessed needs and deliver sufficient homes and jobs. However, the additional permitted development rights may, without some safeguards, impact on the ability of the Council to retain sufficient land and buildings for local employment needs and to promote the local economy during the Plan period.

045 Should the prior approval requirements enable consideration of the loss

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: of the most important office accommodation, as previously proposed by the government, Policy SADM9 will be used to assess proposals where prior approval notification is required. Should the regulations not allow for such consideration, the Council will also consider the introduction of Article 4 Directions, where appropriate, to enable the impact of the change of use or redevelopment of strategically important offices for residential use to be fully considered.

Policy SADM9 - Strategically Important Business Locations and Loss of Office Accommodation

Where planning permission or prior approval is required, change of use to or redevelopment for residential use will not be resisted permitted in the following Strategically Important Business Locations: i) Employment Areas listed in Policy SADM6; ii) the Key Employment site in Policy SADM7; iii) Locally Significant Employment Sites listed in Policy SADM8, and iv) Existing office buildings (or parts of buildings) elsewhere in the Borough which exceed 500 square metres floorspace unless it can be demonstrated that the premises are no longer suitable for and have been marketed effectively for continued B1(a) use.

The Council will apply this control within the powers and limitations provided by government regulation.

SADM33 (v) in the case of new schools, there is a clear need for the provision of In response to the additional capacity which cannot be met through the expansion of Inspector’s MIQs Matter existing schools any proposal to develop a school on a new site is 6 046 supported by evidence demonstrating the need for a new site; and Para. 5.22 Given the potential capacity of existing one form entry schools in the In response to the area to expand and the possible establishment of new Free Schools the Inspector’s MIQs Matter case for a new site is not clear. If the case for a new two form entry school is 6 047 proven however an alternative location to that identified in the Elstree Way

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: Corridor AAP will be preferred. Para. 5.28 to 5.35 Green Open Spaces In response to the Inspector’s MIQs Matter 5.28 The NPPF recognises high quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and 7 recreation as vital components of sustainable communities. It contains a strong presumption against building on existing open spaces and sports and recreational land, including playing fields. Core Strategy Policy CS19 affords a high degree of protection to key community facilities, including allotments and other urban open land, green infrastructure and town or village greens together with parks, sports clubs and pitches.

5.29 National guidance also contains a presumption in favour of new community facilities. The NPPF is clear that local authorities should plan positively to deliver sufficient community facilities to meet local needs. This includes open space and sports and recreation facilities. Planning policies should be based on robust and up to date assessments of needs, and identify opportunities for new provision as appropriate. Open space needs and provision are kept under review by the Council. An Open Spaces Study has been carried out, together with a Green Spaces and Amenity Land Assessment, and an Indoor Sports and Playing Pitch Study is to be undertaken in 2015 2016. An update of the Green Spaces and Amenity Land Assessment has been undertaken in 2016.

5.30 The Green Spaces and Amenity Land Assessment reviewed existing urban open land in the Borough. A rigorous criteria-based approach was taken to identifying those spaces with high environmental, spatial and social value, worthy of protection for the benefit of local people and the environment. The Assessment recommends the protection of three different types of open space, i.e. Major Green Spaces, Local Green Spaces, and Minor Amenity Land.

5.31 The Council is committed to protecting and enhancing existing open spaces in 048 the Borough including parks, gardens, sport pitches, children’s play areas and leisure

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: facilities. The NPPF also makes specific reference to Local Green Space: this should apply to green areas of particular importance to the local community and would rule out new development on them other than in very special circumstances. The Green Spaces and Amenity Land Assessment, which recommends areas which could appropriately be defined as Local Green Spaces, was subject to public consultation before it was finalised to allow the community to make a case for any areas which might have special local significance. Designated Open Spaces and Local Green Spaces These spaces are shown on the Policies Map and listed in Appendix G.

5.32 Major Green Spaces are defined on the basis of their size and structural value rather than communal value. They have an essentially open character which it is considered necessary to protect. They are typically larger than Local Green Spaces and generally offer opportunities for sports and recreation. These spaces are also shown on the Policies Map and listed in Appendix G.

5.323 Minor Amenity Land, as identified in the Green Spaces and Amenity Land Assessment, is land within the urban area, such as road side grass verges and small amenity greens, which contributes to character and visual amenity but does not serve the functions of a Major Green Space designated Open Space or have the local significance of a Local Green Space. A lower level of protection is afforded to this category of space and proposals to develop part of Minor Amenity Land to facilitate off street parking or to provide access to driveways will be considered on their individual merits. Parts of Borehamwood and Potters Bar, in particular, contain large areas of Minor Amenity Land: where a small amount of hardstanding is needed for parking proposals are likely to be viewed favourably provided they do not undermine the setting of nearby housing. In assessing such proposals, it is important to avoid leaving small pieces of soft landscaping with little amenity value that are difficult to maintain efficiently.

5.334 An assessment of past planning applications reveals significant pressures on open space in the Borough from the expansion of education facilities. The

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: Government wants a sufficient choice of school places to meet the needs of existing and new communities. Great weight is therefore given in the NPPF to the need to create, expand or alter schools. Where there is a proven need for additional local education provision and it can be clearly demonstrated that it is not possible to meet the need in a better way, the Council may accept a case for exceptional very special circumstances: this would override the protection afforded to areas defined as Major Green Open Spaces and Local Green Spaces.

5.345 Provision of new open space may be required in accordance with the Council’s published Developer Contributions Framework. The Council expects that open space and play provision will be suitably designed and made on-site in order to ensure an acceptable distribution of and accessibility to open space and play provision across Hertsmere; this is important for amenity, biodiversity and well-being. Provision of or a contribution towards identified off-site enhanced or new facilities may be an acceptable alternative, where on-site provision is not viable.

SADM 35 SADM35 – Major Green Space In response to the Development proposals, which would result in the loss of a Major Green Space Inspector’s MIQs Matter identified on the Policies Map or detract from its open character, will not be 7 permitted unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated.

Where exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated, proposals will not be considered acceptable unless they:

(i) are ancillary to the use of the space or to any buildings on that land; (ii) will enhance activities associated with the open nature of the space; (iii) are appropriate in scale; and (iv) will contribute positively to the setting and quality of the space.

049 Policy SADM35 – Open Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: Where appropriate all development affecting open space and sports and leisure facilities should seek to improve the quality, quantity, and/or accessibility of the space/facility through appropriate financial contribution and/or direct provision.

As a minimum, development must not exacerbate existing deficits of open space and sports and leisure facilities in the locality and within the Borough. Proposals which will result in the loss of, or negatively impact upon the designated open space / facility will only be considered appropriate where:

1. The development proposal is a small scale ancillary use which supports or enhance the quality and/or accessibility of the provision; or

2. Equivalent or improved provision can be created in the most appropriate and accessible location available; or

3. There is substantiated evidence of significant surplus of provision within the catchment of the existing space / facility, both quantitatively and qualitatively.

Any development on a designated open space / facility should not cause significant harm to the character, appearance and visual amenity of the local area. Development will not be supported where it would cause significant harm to the integrity of the green infrastructure network.

SADM 36 Policy SADM36 – Local Green Space In response to the Development proposals, which would result in the loss of a Local Green Space defined Inspector’s MIQs Matter on the Policies Map or would have a negative impact on the features which make it 7 locally significant, will not be permitted unless exceptional very special circumstances can be demonstrated.

050 Where exceptional very special circumstances can be demonstrated, proposals will

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: not be considered acceptable unless they: (i) are ancillary to the use of the space or to any buildings on that land; (ii) will enhance activities associated with the use of the space; (iii) are appropriate in scale; and (iv) will contribute positively to the setting and quality of the space.

Appendix G See Appendix 7 below In response to the Inspector’s MIQs Matter 051 7 SADM 48 Policy SADM48 - Controlling Non-Retail Uses In response to the The Council will consider the following factors in determining Inspector’s MIQs Matter applications for nonretail uses: 8

(i) the nature of the operation and the number of such occupiers within the centre, parade or frontage and the local area generally; (ii) the concentration or clustering of such operators within the centre, parade or frontage and the local area generally; (iii) the likely effects of the proposal, whether individually or cumulatively, in terms of noise, odours, traffic, parking, general disturbance or problems of disorder and nuisance; (iv) the likely impacts of the proposal, whether individually or cumulatively, on the retail image of the area in which it is located; and (v) in the case of hot food take-aways, which may fall partly or wholly within Class A5, their proximity to local secondary-age schools.

Applications for non-retail uses will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that:

(i) the nature of the operation and the number of such occupiers would not have a significant detrimental impact on the functioning of the centre, parade or frontage and the local area generally; 052 (ii) the concentration or clustering of such operators would not have a

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: significant detrimental impact on the functioning of the centre, parade or frontage and the local area generally; (iii) the proposal would not result in unacceptable levels of noise, odours, traffic, parking, general disturbance or problems of disorder and nuisance; (iv)the proposal would not have a unacceptable negative impact on the retail image of the area in which it is located;

Proposal for hot food takeaways outside of defined centres and within 400 metre radius of a secondary school will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that it will not increase the accessibility to the establishment to pupils.

SADM 49 Policy SADM49 - Night-time and Evening Uses In response to the The Council will in addition consider the following factors in determining Inspector’s MIQs Matter planning applications for evening economy uses, including entertainment, late 8 night retailing and eating and drinking establishments. Applications for these uses will be permitted where:

(i) whether the proposal supports the creation of a balanced evening economy; (ii) the likely effects of the proposal, whether individually or cumulatively, in terms of noise, traffic, parking, signage and lighting, general disturbance or problems of disorder and nuisance; (iii) the design of the development, as it relates to public safety, crime prevention and the reduction of anti-social behaviour; (iv) arrangements for mitigating pollution, including noise, odours and emissions; (v) access arrangements for people of all ages and abilities; (vi) whether adequate levels of parking and public transport would be available during the hours of operation; and (vii) whether the day-time use would detract from the character and amenity of the surrounding shops and services (i.e. by providing a blank frontage due to closure 053 during the day rather than maintaining an active street frontage).

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change:

(i) the proposal supports the creation of a balanced evening economy; (ii) the likely effects of the proposal, whether individually or cumulatively, would not result in unacceptable impacts in terms of noise, traffic, parking, signage and lighting, general disturbance or problems of disorder and nuisance; (iii) the design of the development is acceptable, as it relates to public safety, crime prevention and the reduction of anti-social behaviour; (iv) arrangements are agreed for mitigating pollution, including noise, odours and emissions; (v) the proposal incorporates access arrangements for people of all ages and abilities; (vi) adequate levels of parking and public transport would be available during the hours of operation; and (vi) the day-time use would not detract from the character and amenity of the surrounding shops and services (i.e. by providing a blank frontage due to closure during the day rather than maintaining an active street frontage). Para. 7.18 7.18 Although there are no particular issues identified at present, it is also In response to the important to control the quantity, type and location of A3, A4, A5 and other Inspector’s MIQs Matter evening or late night uses in the interests of local amenity and health. The 8 location of hot food take-aways close to secondary age schools gives rise to health concerns. Research indicates that students are likely to walk up to 400 metres to buy lunch. Proposals to locate new hot food take-aways within a 400 metre walking distance of a school site entrance will therefore not be supported by the Council be assessed for their impact on the accessibility of hot food take-aways to students, unless the proposal is within an existing town, local town or district centre on the Shopping Centre 054 hierarchy table 3. Table 4: Monitoring [See Appendix 8 below] In response to the Framework Inspector’s MIQs Matter 055 9

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Ref. Policy / Paragraph Suggested changes: Reason for suggested No Number: change: Appendix A [The Council will make sure maps included in Appendix A are correctly referred In response to the to as part of the Policies Map and not as Appendix A of the SADM plan.] Inspector’s MIQs Matter 056 10 SADM 33 1.4ha of open space (thereafter to be treated as Local Green Space for To respond to site specific planning policy purposes) to be provided within site H9 (SADM1). The space representation made by must be usable, well-designed and safely and conveniently accessible from the the Hertfordshire County 057 surrounding housing area. Council SADM 1 The layout should include a minimum of 1.4ha of open space which will To respond to site specific thereafter be treated as Local Green Space for planning policy purposes representation made by (Proposal C1 in SADM33). the Hertfordshire County 058 Council Para. 4.7 The Council supports habitat conservation, improvement and extension, and where To respond to necessary mitigation measures. It is important to retain the ecological, geological and supplementary statement biodiversity benefits of sites. Policies also seek protection of species. Where it has made by the Herts and been identified that a habitat or species protected in European or Statutory legislation could be affected by a proposed development, the Council will require sufficient survey Middlesex Wildlife Trust information and mitigation or compensation proposals at the time the application is submitted. This is to ensure that an assessment is undertaken of the possible impacts, any appropriate mitigation or compensatory measures, including planning obligations, and future management of the site and any protected species. The Council will 059 consider using the BIAC where appropriate.

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Appendix 1

Suggested change to Policies Map relating to Policy SADM24 Village Envelopes in response to a representation from a local landowner reference 034a

Revised infill envelope has been proposed in response to representation reference 034a

Map A below shows the extent of the Village Envelope in the Pre-submission SADM Policies Plan

Map B below shows the extent of the Village Envelope following the proposed change.

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Map A: Pre-submission SADM Appendix A map: Policy SADM24 – Village Envelopes Shenley

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Map B: Suggested change to map in response to representation ref. 034a Policy SADM24 – Village Envelopes Shenley

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Appendix 2

Suggested change to Policies Map relating to Policy SADM24 Village Envelopes in response to Hertfordshire County Council representation reference 026m

Revised infill envelope has been proposed to ensure consistency in determining village envelopes by including the built form and hard play areas at St Giles’ Primary School in South Mimms.

Map A below shows the extent of the Village Envelope in the Pre-submission SADM Policies Plan

Map B below shows the extent of the Village Envelope following the proposed change.

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Map A: Pre-submission SADM Appendix A map: Policy SADM24 – Village Envelopes South Mimms

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Map B: Suggestsed change to map in response to representation ref. 026m: Policy SADM24 – Village Envelopes South Mimms

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Appendix 3

Suggested change to Policies Map relating to Policy SADM25 Key Green Belt Sites in response to Bio Products Laboratory representation reference 045a

Revised infill envelope has been proposed to reflect known future development.]

Map A below shows the extent of the Key Green Belt Site infill boundary in the Pre-submission SADM Policies Plan

Map B below shows the extent of the Key Green Belt Site infill boundary following the proposed change.

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Map A: Pre-submission SADM Appendix A map: Policy SADM25 – Key Green Belt Sites (existing) b) Bio Products Laboratory, Dagger Lane, Aldenham

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Map B: Suggested change to map in response to representation ref. 026m: Policy SADM25 – Key Green Belt Sites (proposed) b) Bio Products Laboratory, Dagger Lane, Aldenham

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Appendix 4

Suggested change to Policies Map relating to Policy SADM25 Key Green Belt Sites in response to Hertfordshire County Council representation reference 026a

Revised infill envelope has been proposed in order to provide flexibility for future expansion on the site, which has been agreed by the Academy.

Map A below shows the extent of the Key Green Belt Site infill boundary in the Pre-submission SADM Policies Plan

Map B below shows the extent of the Key Green Belt Site infill boundary following the proposed change.

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Map A: Pre-submission SADM Appendix A map: Policy SADM25 – Key Green Belt Sites (pre-submission) m) Hertswood Lower School, formerly Nicholas Hawksmoor School and Sports Centre, Cowley Hill, Borehamwood

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Map B: Suggested change to map in response to representation ref. 026m: Policy SADM25 – Key Green Belt Sites (proposed) m) Hertswood Lower School, formerly Nicholas Hawksmoor School and Sports Centre, Cowley Hill, Borehamwood

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Appendix 5

Suggested correction to Policies Map (Whole Borough Map and Map B – Bushey and North Bushey) in response to Hertfordshire Gardens Trust representation reference 012b:

Bushey Rose Garden should be shown on the Policies Map as both a Historic Park and Garden and a Local Green Space.

Map A: Extract from existing Policies Map showing only the Local Green Space designation:

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Map B: Extract from corrected Policies Map showing the Historic Parks and Gardens designation alongside the Local Green Space:

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Appendix 6

Suggested change to correct error in SADM45 Primary and Secondary Frontages Inset Map

This change is proposed to correct an error in the Inset Map (Appendix A, p.189, in Pre-submission SADM.

Core Strategy Policy CS28 Strengthening town centres states that:

“The retail function and vitality of designated centres will be reinforced through the designation of primary and secondary shopping frontages in Borehamwood, Potters Bar, Bushey and Radlett...”

The map defining the Primary and Secondary Frontages for Bushey Heath High Road within Appendix A of the Pre-submission SADM Plan (July 2015) shows three buildings outside of the Bushey High Road District Centre (SADM43) as being within Secondary Frontages.

The Council proposes to correct this error through amending the appropriate map in Appendix A.

The existing and proposed maps are shown below:

Map A: Pre-submission SADM Appendix A map: Policy SADM43 Bushey Heath High Road District Centre

Map B: Pre-submission SADM Appendix A map: Policy SADM44-45 Primary and Secondary Frontages, High Road, Bushey Heath

Map C: Proposed amended map: SADM Appendix A map: Policy SADM43 Bushey Heath High Road District Centre

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Map A: Pre-submission SADM Appendix A map: Policy SADM43 Town and District Centres

Bushey Heath High Road District Centre

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Map B: Pre-submission SADM Appendix A map: Policy SADM45 Primary and Secondary Frontages, High Road, Bushey Heath

High Road, Bushey Heath

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Map C: Suggested change to map: SADM43 Town and District Centres

Bushey Heath High Road District Centre

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Appendix 7

Correction of an error on Policies Map relating to Green Belt Boundary west of Green Meadow, Potters Bar A change to the Policies Map is required to address an accidental alteration of the Green Belt Boundary (Policy SADM23) at 9 Green Meadow, Potters Bar. The Policies Map shows a small Green Belt boundary change compared with the Green Belt Boundary defined on the Local Plan 2003 Proposals Map boundary. This alteration is accidental; it is not proposed through the SADM Plan, and was not assessed through the Green Belt Sites Report (2014).

Therefore the Green Belt Boundary at this location should revert back to the boundary as shown in the Local Plan 203 because no change is proposed through the SADM Plan.

Map A shows the relevant extract from the Pre-submission SADM Policies Map

Map B shows the corrected map.

Map A: Pre-submission SADM Policies Map: Green Belt boundary west of Green Meadow, Potters Bar

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Map B: Suggested change to Pre-submission SADM Policies Map: Green Belt boundary west of Green Meadow, Potters Bar

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Appendix 7

REVISED LIST OF SITES TO WHICH POLICIES SADM35 OPEN SPACE, SPORTS AND LEISURE FACILITIES AND SADM36 LOCAL GREEN SPACE ARE PROPOSED TO APPLY

As a result of the review of sites and proposed changes to the policies SADM35 and SADM36, Appendix G of the Plan, which lists the sites to which each policy applies, will also need to be updated. The following list is proposed to replace the version of Appendix G in the submitted SADM Plan.

Appendix G: Policy SADM35 Open Space and Policy SADM36 Local Green Space

SADM35 Open Spaces Boundaries are shown on the Policies Map

Site ref. Site Location Borehamwood BW 001 Land at Tomkins Close and Bairstow Close BW 003 Organ Hall Open Space BW 004 Land at Wetherby Road BW 008 Old Haberdashers Sports Ground BW 009 Haggerston Park BW 010 Brook Meadow BW 011 Leeming Park BW 012 Land at Gateshead Road/Beech Drive BW 013 Aberford Park BW 014 Playing fields at Aycliffe Road BW 015 Thirskcliffe Nature Park BW 016 Walshford Green BW 017 Land at Ayot Path and Walshford Way BW 018 Land at Ayot Path and Stapleton Road BW 019 Land R/O Stapleton Road BW 020 Clarendon Park BW 021 All Saints Graveyard BW 022 Furzehill Road Allotments BW 023 Meadow Park and Football Ground BW 024-9 Potters Wood and land at Studio Way BW 030 Tempsford Green BW 031 Maxwell Hillside Park (south) BW 032 Maxwell Hillside Park (north) BW 033 Land on corner of Byron Avenue/Vale Road Playing field at Woodside and Cowley Hill Primary BW 034 Schools & Crown Road Amenity Green BW 035 Land at Shakespeare Drive BW 036 Kelly Court (Studio Way estate) BW 037a Kenilworth Park BW 038 Farriers Way Open Space and Playground at Fell Path

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BW 039 Land at Grantham Green BW 040 Ripon Park BW 041 Playing field at Yavneh College/Monksmead School BW 043 Playing field at Kenilworth school BW 044 Land R/O 100 Aycliffe Road BW 045 Playing field at Parkside Primary School BW 046 Playing field at Summerswood Primary School BW 047 Playing field at St Teresa's Primary School BW 048 Playing field at Saffron Green Primary School BW 049 Playing field at Meryfield Community Primary School BW 186 Land at Wordsworth Gardens BW 190 Land at 24-50 Milton Drive BW 191 Land at 29-57 Milton Drive BW 198 Land at Lemsford Court BW 204 Land at Cleveland Crescent BW 214 Land at Lakeside BW 236 Playground at Fell Path BW 239 Land at Hunter Close BW 249 Land at Windsor Close Bushey BU 002 The Moatfield Playing fields BU 003 King George Recreation Ground BU 004 Playing field at Bournehall Primary School BU 005 Playing field at Little Reddings Primary School BU 006 Playing field at Merry Hill School BU 022 Land and Cemetery at St James' Church BU 043 Boundary Green (Land at Brick Kiln Close) Bushey Heath BH 001 Hillmead Nature Park BH 003 Windmill Recreation Ground/Allotments BH 004 Land at R/O 2-44 Richfield Road BH 005 Playing field at Bushey Heath Primary School BH 006 Covered reservoirs BH 028 Land between 22 and 24 Prowse Avenue Elstree Village EV 009 Playing field at St Nicholas’ Primary School EV 010 Cemetery, St Nicholas’ Church North Bushey NB 001 Millbrook Road Open Space (Land at Forest Walk) NB 004 Land at Scottswood Close NB 006 Playing field at Highwood Primary School NB 009 Playground at Hartswood Close Potters Bar PB 003 Land at Willow Way PB 004 Land R/O Willow Way and Mutton Lane PB 005 Allotments at High View Gardens PB 013 Land at Abingdon Place PB 014 Potters Bar Cricket and Bowls Club

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PB 015 Parkfield and Ladbroke JMI School PB 016 Oakmere (including War Memorial) PB 020 Land at Church Road/Osborne Road PB 021 Playing field at Lochinver House School PB 022 Playing field at Mount Grace School PB 025 Land at Cranborne Crescent PB 026 Elm Court Community Centre PB 027 Playing field at Cranborne Primary School PB 029 Allotments at Aberdale Gardens PB 030 Land at Berkeley Close PB 031 Land at Rushfield PB 034 Former allotment gardens at Elmroyd Avenue Radlett RT 001 Land at Williams Way RT 002 Land at Canons Close RT 011 Square at Phillimore Place RT 014 Playing field at Fairfield Junior School RT 017 - 020 & Phillimore Recreation Ground, Allotments Elm Walk, & 022 Wood at Fir Spring RT 021 Scrubbitts Wood (north) RT 023 Scrubbitts Wood (south) RT 024 Land Rear of Christ Church, Watling Street RT 025 Cemetery, Watling Street RT 029 Lauteral Green (Tykeside Gardens) RT 030 Land opposite Station Road, Watling Street Shenley SH 001 Land west of Andrew Close SH 014 Land at Cockle Way SH 016 Land at Ribston Close SH 017 Land at Grace Avenue SH 023 Green at Mead Road SH 027 Playing Fields at Shenley Primary School SH 029 Newcome Road Play Area (Anderson Road) South Mimms SM 002 The Glebeland (Playground at Blanche Lane) SM 003 Playing fields at St Giles’ School SM 011 Brookside Play Area

SADM36 Local Green Spaces Boundaries are shown on the Policies Map

Site ref. Site Location BH 002 Mary Forsdyke Garden BH 007 The Paddock, Elstree Road BU 001 Bushey Rose Garden BU 015 War Memorial at Sparrows Herne BW 185 War Memorial at Shenley Road EV 013 War Memorial at Elstree Hill North

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SH 026 Pond and War Memorial at London Road SM 004 Cemetery, St Giles’ Church SM 005 War Memorial at St Albans Road

NB. Four sites were omitted in error from the list of sites set out in the Council’s Examination Statement HBC/1. These were BH001, BH003, BH004 and SM003. These sites are all proposed to be designated as Open Spaces and are included in the list above.

For the purposes of this consultation the location of each site is shown on the following maps.

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Appendix 8

The following list is proposed to replace the version of Table 4 in the submitted SADM Plan.

Policy Aspiration Ref. Indicator Complements Target Responsible Implementation / Core Strategy Agencies Delivery Mechanism Indicator SADM1 To deliver all AMF1 Development MF6 To complete 100% of Hertsmere BC Individual planning proposals progress, noting the total dwelling applications the proportion of capacity by 2027 Monitoring through total dwelling the AMR capacity given planning permission and completed SADM2 Meet AMF2 Planning MF6 No net loss of Hertsmere BC Individual planning requirement for applications in safeguarded housing applications release of Safeguarded land land Monitoring through Safeguarded areas the AMR Land SADM3 Retention of AMF4 Number of No net loss of Hertsmere BC Individual planning affordable affordable affordable housing units applications housing units in housing units on through redevelopment Monitoring through any sites prior to and the AMR redevelopment following schemes redevelopment. SADM5 Retention of AMF5 Number of MF12, MF13 Retention of all Hertsmere BC, Monitoring through existing Gypsy pitches on sites authorised sites and Site owners the AMR and Traveller listed in Table 2 pitches sites

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SADM5 Provision of new AMF6 Provision of MF12, MF13 Delivery of authorised Hertsmere BC, Individual planning pitches authorised pitches identified. Site owners applications identified in pitches at sites Monitoring through the AMR Policy SADM5 GT1, GT2 and GT3

SADM6, Retention of a MF14, Provision of No net loss of SADM7, supply of employment land employment land SADM8 designated land to retain at least unless evidence for B-class and 110ha of supports otherwise other permitted designated

uses employment sites

To retain Local No net loss of Local Significant Significant Employment Employment Sites Sites MF15 Permission of non B Monitoring of % uses in employment of non-B class areas be limited to uses within CS10 appropriate uses designated employment areas and Local Significant Employment Sites

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SADM9 Retention of AMF7 Applications for MF14, MF15 No net loss of strategic Hertsmere BC Individual planning strategic office change of use of office floorspace to applications/prior accommodation strategic office residential use approvals. Monitoring through (where accommodation the AMR floorspace from office to exceeds 500 sq residential use. m) outside Employment Areas

SADM10 Requirement for MF17 Applications in For applications in release of Safeguarded Safeguarded land only Safeguarded Land Area, in approved for B uses, Land Cranborne Road only allowed following Potters Bar Plan review and/or Safeguarded land Rowley Lane Borehamwood

SADM11 Protection of AMF8 Assessment of MF18 No grant of planning Hertsmere BC Individual planning biodiversity in proposals; MF21 permission for applications development applicants to development proposals Monitoring through the AMR proposals complete contrary to specialist

Biodiversity biodiversity advice. Impact Assessment Calculator (BIAC) where appropriate

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SADM13 Protection of the MF19 Number of trees No net loss of protected Borough’s subject to trees environmental Preservation assets - trees Orders felled or damaged

SADM14 Reduction in MF26 % of permissions No permissions to be SADM15 flood risk granted contrary granted contrary to EA to EA advice advice

SADM19 Future mineral AMF9 % of permissions No permissions to be Hertsmere BC Individual planning extraction in granted contrary granted contrary to applications Mineral to HCC advice HCC advice Monitoring through the AMR Consultation Area to be protected

SADM23, The protection MF4 Total area of No net loss of Green SADM24, of the Green Green Belt Belt Land SADM25 Belt MF5 Number of No material departures approvals which approved in the Green resulted in a Belt material departure SADM26 Prepare a AMF10 Development Development brief Hertsmere BC Development brief development brief prepared prepared prepared brief SADM28 Diversification to AMF11 Development on No loss of Grade 1,or 2 Hertsmere BC Individual planning protect Grade 1 or 2 agricultural land applications agricultural land agricultural land Monitoring through the AMR

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SADM30 To maintain a AMF12 Number of locally MF22, MG23, No loss of locally Hertsmere BC Individual planning list of locally listed buildings MF24, MF25 important buildings applications important through the grant of Monitoring through buildings that planning permission the AMR have value SADM30 The protection MF23 Supply of listed No net loss of listed of the borough’s buildings buildings built heritage – listed buildings SADM33 To deliver both AMF13 Development Both sites in full active Hertsmere BC Individual planning proposals progress use for key community applications facilities Monitoring through the AMR SADM34 To encourage AMF14 Planning MF28 No net loss of provision Hertsmere BC Individual planning provision for applications for faith groups applications faith groups Monitoring through the AMR SADM35 To maintain the AMF15 Hectares of Major No net loss of Major Hertsmere BC Individual planning supply of Open Green Space Green Space applications Space Monitoring through the AMR SADM36 To maintain the AMF16 Hectares of Local No net loss of Local Hertsmere BC Individual planning supply of Local Green Space Green Space applications Green Space Monitoring through the AMR SADM38 To increase the AMF17 Hectares of new New public open space Hertsmere BC Individual planning supply of public public open applications open space space in schemes Monitoring through of more than 50 the AMR dwellings SADM41 To ensure MF36 Average car Average car parking adequate car parking provision requirement approved parking in new approved on through planning development residential applications consistent schemes with car parking

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standards SADM42 To prevent AMF19 Planning No permissions to be Hertsmere BC Individual planning danger to permissions granted contrary to applications aviation from granted safeguarding advice Monitoring through new the AMR development SADM43 To deliver both AMF20 Development To complete 100% of Hertsmere BC Individual planning proposals progress total dwelling capacity applications from these sites by Monitoring through 2027 (see Table 1) the AMR SADM44 To ensure A1 AMF21 Number of A1 MF37 A1 units to predominate Hertsmere BC Individual planning uses units relative to MF39 applications. Surveys. predominate in total units in Monitoring through Primary primary frontage the AMR frontage SADM45 Promoting MF37 Monitoring of total Average vacancy rate attractive and units and vacancy to be below national viable town rates average centres- secondary frontages SADM46 To protect A1 AMF24 Vacant units MF38 Vacancy rates to be Hertsmere BC Individual planning shops in local below national average applications. Survey, centres, Key Monitoring through neighbourhood the AMR parades, neighbourhood centres, neighbourhood parades and individual shops SADM48 To control non- MF37, Total units and Average vacancy rate SADM49 retail uses and vacancy rates in in town and district encourage a main town centres to be below balanced centres national average

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evening economy MF39, At least 60% of units Ratio between within town and district A1, A3, A4 and centres to be A1 A5 uses in each town and district MF40 centre To maintain a healthy balance of A3, A4, A5 Supply of A3, A4, and D2 uses relative to A5 and D2 use in the role of the town each town and centre district centre

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