Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Development Plan 2015-2033

Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood

Development Plan 2015-2033

Foreword

In late 2014 Hatfield Peverel Parish Council (HPPC) embarked on All issues raised in the consultation have been noted and either preparing a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) and started the expressed as statutory planning policies or included in the Non- process with support from Locality and the Rural Community Council Planning Community Aspirations Action Plan. of Essex. This Plan gives residents a unique opportunity to be involved and The Plan presented here is the result of a series of interactive make a significant input to resolving the challenges from engagement events, workshops and surveys within the community development, changing technology and other factors arising during organised by volunteers. the plan period.

The Plan reflects the needs and aspirations of residents of the Parish Following an independent examination, residents will be asked to and gives the community the ability to influence the shape and support this Plan in a referendum in order for it to become effective. management of future development in the Parish.

Contents Economy Key Issues ...... 28 Community Wellbeing ...... 29 Foreword ...... 2 INTRODUCTION ...... 6 Community Groups & Associations ...... 30 Map of HPNDP Designated Area & Village Envelope 2015 ...... 7 Community Wellbeing Key Issues ...... 31 Policy Context ...... 8 Map of Hatfield Peverel Amenities ...... 32 How the Plan Relates to Braintree Core Strategy ...... 9 Education ...... 323 Qualifying Body & Steering Group ...... 10 Education Key Issues ...... 34 Community Engagement ...... 11 Health & Healthcare ...... 35 Key Issues Arising from Engagement ...... 12 Healthcare Key Issues ...... 36 Vision & Objectives ...... 13 Housing ...... 37 Developing the Evidence Base ...... 14 Meeting Housing Needs ...... 38 HATFIELD PEVEREL TODAY ...... 15 Spatial Characteristics ...... 39 Historic Development of Hatfield Peverel ...... 16 Planning for an Aging Population ...... 39 Map of Environment & Parish Features...... 17 Affordable Housing ...... 40 Geography ...... 18 Housing Key Issues ...... 41 Environment & Countryside Amenities ...... 19 Overview of HPNDP Policies ...... 42 Environment Key Issues ...... 20 ECONOMIC POLICIES ...... 43 Transport / Communication Links ...... 21 ECN1 Support for Small Businesses ...... 44 Map Showing Location of Hatfield Peverel & Road Network ...... 22 ECN2 Use of Redundant Agricultural / Rural Buildings ...... 45 Traffic Challenges ...... 23 ECN3 Working from Home ...... 46 Traffic Key Issues ...... 24-25 ECN4 Broadband & Mobile Connectivity ...... 47 Economy ...... 26 ECN5 Retention of Assets of Community Value ...... 48 Position of Hatfield Peverel within the District Economy ...... 26 ECN6 Protection of Commercial Premises ...... 49 Designated Employment Land within Hatfield Peverel ...... 26 Map of Central Commercial Zones in Hatfield Peverel ...... 50 Economic Activity in Hatfield Peverel Overview ...... 27 ECN7 Public Realm ...... 51

ECN8 Support for Provision of a Cafe/Tea Room ...... 52 HPG1 Burial Ground ...... 79 ECN9 Redevelopment of the Arla Site ...... 53 HPD1 Developer Contribution ...... 80 Map showing Arla and Cowards Brownfield Sites ...... 54 HOUSING POLICIES ...... 81 ENVIRONMENT POLICIES ...... 55 HO1 Design of New Developments ...... 82-83 HPE1 Prevention of Coalescence ...... 56 HO2 Retirement Housing ...... 84 Map Showing Prevention of Coalescence Areas...... 57 HO3 Affordable Housing ...... 85 HPE2 Natural Environment & Biodiversity ...... 58 HO4 Minimum Garden Sizes ...... 86 HPE3 Protection of Local Green Spaces ...... 59 HO5 Creating Safe Communities ...... 87 HPE4 Strutt Memorial Ground ...... 60 APPENDIX ...... 88 HPE5 Sport & Recreation Provision ...... 61 Non Statutory Planning - Community Aspirations & Action Plan ...... 89 Non Statutory Planning Aspirational Action Plan ...... 90 - 96 Map of Green Areas & Recreation ...... 62 Local Green Spaces ...... 97 HPE6 Protection of Important Views ...... 63 Important Views...... 98-101 Table Listing Important Views...... 64-65 Traffic Hazards / Pressure Points ...... 102-104 HPE7 Flooding & SUDS ...... 66 Evidence Base ...... 105-107 HPE8 Heritage ...... 67 Policy Conformity Reference ...... 108-109 Map of Historic Features...... 68 Glossary ...... 110-113 FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICIES ...... 69 Abbreviations Used ...... 114 T1 Sustainable Modes of Transport ...... 70 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...... 115 T2 Transport Considerations ...... 71 Map of Traffic Hazards in Hatfield Peverel ...... 72 P1 Parking Provision ...... 73 -74 P2 Electric Charging Point Provision ...... 75 EDP1 Education for All ...... 76 EPD2 Safe Routes to School ...... 77 PHC1 Health & Wellbeing ...... 78

Timeline & Milestones Dec 15 Draft HPNDP created Feb 16 Initial meeting with BDC to discuss plan and present Dec 14 HPPC approve formation of HPNDP Executive draft copy for the Strategic Environmental Assessment Committee. consultation and evaluation Jan 15 Application submitted for Designated Area being the whole Apr 16 Review and second draft of Plan of the Parish of Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley. May - Aug 16 Meeting with BDC to present second draft copy for 6 week consultation period on Area Designation Strategic Environmental Assessment consultation and Locality Support Awarded evaluation Feb 15 Engagement activity commences supported by Rural May - Jun 16 Built Character Assessment conducted Community Council of Essex identifying Key Issues June 16 SEA Consultation Housing Needs Survey conducted by RCCE Jun – Aug 16 Consultation Statement prepared Mar 15 Braintree District Council (BDC) agreed approved Area Designation Aug 16 Basic Conditions Statement prepared Apr 15 Steering Group formed. Sub Groups formed to gather Aug – Sep 16 Regulation 14 Consultation evidence to address key issues areas emerging from Sep 16 Review and Modification of report following engagement activity. consultation May – Jul 15 Vision and Objectives drafted and consulted on Oct 16 Health Check on HPNDP alongside engagement activity Meeting with BDC Jun - Jul 15 Landscape Character Assessment produced for the Designated Area Nov – Feb 16 Publicity of HPNDP Aug - Sep 15 Household Residents and Business Surveys conducted Spring 17 HPNDP submitted for Independent Examination and qualitative analysis produced on written Plan revised based on examiners report comments. Summer 17 Referendum on HPNDP Jul. – Nov 15 Policy options produced by Topic Groups

(The black outline areas on the map denote the village envelope as at May 2016). The HPNDP Plan sits alongside the wider planning INTRODUCTION context for the area. In January 2015 Hatfield Peverel Parish Council (HPPC) submitted an application to the Braintree District Council (BDC) of its intention to National Policy produce a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). National Planning Policy Framework and Guidance Neighbourhood planning is a right for communities introduced through the Localism Act 2011. There are communities all over the UK that have successfully developed a NDP as a tool to influence Braintree District Council planning decisions in their area. Saved Local plan, Local Development Framework Core “Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a Strategy, Evidence Base shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. They are able to choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new Hatfield Peverel buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided, and Neighbourhood Development Plan grant planning permission for the new buildings they want to see go ahead.1 National Policy explains that: On 30th March 2015 BDC approved the HPPC Parish boundary as the “Local and neighbourhood plans should develop robust and Designated Area (referred to as ‘the Parish’ in the remainder of this comprehensive policies that set out the quality of development that will document and outlined in red on the map see page 7 for the be expected for the area. Such policies should be based on stated Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) for Hatfield Peverel objectives for the future of the area and an understanding and evaluation of its defining characteristics.”2 (HPNDP). It is within this area that the Plan and policies will apply.

1 Planning Practice Guidance 2 National Planning Policy Framework http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/neighbourhood- https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/ planning/what-is-neighbourhood-planning/ 6077/2116950.pdf Page | 6 HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC Map of HPNDP Designated Area & Village Envelope 2015

Policy Context It has to undergo several statutory processes outlined in the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012. The Plan must meet a number of Basic Conditions and other statutory requirements set out in Paragraph 8 of Schedule 4B of the These include: Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).  A formal 6 week consultation on the draft plan

 The basic conditions that the Plan must meet are that it: A 6 week publicity period on the amended draft Plan following consultation.  An independent Examination  contributes to the achievement of sustainable development   takes account of National Policies and Guidance Community Referendum - 50% approval required   is in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in Plan “Made” (accepted to inform planning decisions) by BDC

the development plan for the Braintree District A NDP cannot be used to prevent development but gives an  does not breach and is otherwise compatible with EU opportunity to identify the best ways to direct local planning obligations3. towards community wants and needs, while protecting the natural

environment and cultural assets, ensuring a more sustainable future A Basic Conditions Statement accompanies this Plan outlining how for the community and future generations. it meets these requirements.

While the Plan has been in the drafting stage it has had some weight Once adopted by BDC, the HPNDP will be a statutory document in planning decisions but the research and evidence gathered has which forms part of the Development Plan for the Designated Area. been of value in informing both residents and Councillors when It will be used alongside National Policy and BDC’s Local Plan to considering and commenting on planning applications alongside determine planning applications in the Parish. When it is completed National Planning Policy and the policies of BDC. the NDP will provide a framework to manage development in the area for residents, businesses, HPPC, BDC and the development industry.

How the Plan Relates to Braintree Core Strategy

At the time of writing our policies must generally conform to the strategic policies of the Core Strategy and BDC’s Local Plan which is comprised of the Core Strategy and Saved Policies from the old Local Plan from 2005. BDC’s Core Strategy adopted in 2011 refers to Hatfield Peverel as a Key Service Village (See Appendix) which will provide housing, jobs and services for the immediate rural areas.

Other population centres within the district, including Nounsley, are designated as ‘Other Villages’. BDC is currently preparing a new Local Plan which will be in place until 2033. The HPNDP will reflect this period.

Braintree District Local Plan Review (Saved Policies) Braintree District Hatfield Peverel Adopted July 2005 Neighbourhood Core Strategy Development Plan Adopted Sept (HPNDP) 2011

Qualifying Body & Steering Group Hatfield Peverel has a Parish Council which is the Qualifying Body responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the HPNDP. The Steering Group formed 6 sub-groups which researched evidence and engaged with the community in order to prepare the Plan:  Strategy and Coordination  Engagement  Economy Parish Council  Environment The Qualifying Body  Facilities & Infrastructure  Housing

NDP Executive Committee Make Key Decisions, Statutory Elements, Set Budget.

Engagement Steering Group Strategy and Co-ordination

Organising Events, Consultation, Interested Members of the Public Project Planning, Detailed Overview & Publicity, Data Analysis and Reporting Consultation Forum Review of Process, Communication & Highlight Key Tasks

Environment Facilities & Economy Housing Infrastructure

An Engagement Sub Group was formed and a strategy produced to Community Engagement ensure that the process remained open, transparent and compliant with EU Human Rights requirements.

The production of HPNDP looked to engage with the local  A Series of Interactive Workshops took place between Jan – Aug community at a very early stage. 2015 with local residents, Junior School, local clubs, Scouts and Guides. The engagement group had a stall at several events National Policy highlights that: including; Election Day, Party in the Park, Essex Dog Day.

“Early and meaningful engagement and collaboration with  An Ongoing Internet Presence was maintained on the Parish neighbourhoods, local organisations and businesses is essential. A wide Council’s website, StreetLife, Facebook and Twitter along with section of the community should be proactively engaged, so that Local Plans, as far as possible, reflect a collective vision and a set of agreed regular email updates to the ‘keep me informed groups’ set up priorities for the sustainable development of the area.” 4 on the HPNDP g mail account

The Plan has been made in the spirit of National policy guidance.  Local Updates were circulated to every household via the Hatfield Peverel Review. Using work from the Village Plan 2006 Key Community Issues were established with support from the Rural Community Council of Essex  Posters & Flyers were distributed locally for key events and (RCCE). banners erected to raise awareness of the HPNDP. Demographic data was gathered to ensure all sections of the Parish had their views taken into account and to enable targeted work. The  A Housing Needs Study was produced followed by a Residents Census of 2011 showed the population of Hatfield Peverel to be 4376 Survey and Business Survey. 5 with 51% female 49% male which comprised of 1815 households. The average age was 45 (median 47). These figures cover the Hatfield Full details of the consultation are provided in the Peverel Designated Area and were extracted by RCCE from the 2011 accompanying Consultation Statement. Census data.

Key Issues Arising from Engagement be further development as they are at capacity with the current level of housing.  Steering Group Meetings were held for consultation with residents and to provide updates on progress regularly  Economy - There are some excellent local shops, businesses and throughout the process. pubs that should be retained and opportunities improved.  Housing - Residents are particularly concerned about potential development and they want to ensure that any development that occurs in the future is in the right locations and of the right scale and type for the area.  Merging with other settlements (coalescence) - Development should blend in with the existing setting. Residents do not want to merge with Witham and Boreham or for Hatfield Peverel to merge with Nounsley.  Environment - There are some special open and green spaces with open vistas Residents wish to retain. They like the rural feel of the village in its countryside setting.

 Roads - Traffic, particularly on the Maldon Road and The Street is a primary concern and residents want to ensure further development in the area does not aggravate the situation.  Communication - Residents want to improve connectivity to reduce the need for car use including better broadband, public JUNIOR SCHOOL WORKSHOP transport, footpaths and cycle ways. The key issues along with additional consultation and evidence were  Parking - Residents say they want to improve parking issues in used to establish the Vision and Objectives for the HPNDP. These the Parish. form the foundations for the policies of the Plan.  Facilities - There are some good community facilities, such as the library, school, doctors, village hall, churches, and sports facilities. These need to be improved or enhanced if there is to

Vision & Objectives Objectives 1. To build a strong economic and social centre for both Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley, which will provide sustainability for the community. 2. To sustain economic growth by enhancing employment opportunities in the Parish; having a thriving retail core and increased options for home working. 3. To have effective, high level internet connectivity for all residents and businesses. 4. To continue to be separate distinctive settlements with open green areas maintained between Hatfield Peverel, Nounsley, HATFIELD PEVEREL SAINT ANDREWS CHURCH YARD Witham, Boreham and the wider district. Vision 5. To retain the rural character of the village with protected open spaces, enhanced natural environment and recreation facilities Hatfield Peverel in 2033 will be a place where people of any age are for health and wellbeing. happy to live with the ability to easily access facilities, education and employment. 6. To have effective communication links with well managed traffic and parking, improved walking and cycling routes and a range of The rural character and heritage of the village will be maintained and travel options. coalescence with the surrounding settlements be prevented by protected open areas. Any new developments in the built 7. To support access for all residents to appropriate education and environment will be integrated with the landscape and the existing health services. housing. 8. To ensure the provision of high quality housing suitable for all The village’s geographical position in the area’s road network is likely ages with easy access to essential services where family to continue to be a challenge during the plan period. Finding creative members can remain living locally. and collaborative solutions across local authority borders and agencies will be a high priority. Page | 13 HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC

Developing the Evidence Base

The key issues arising from the consultation process were split amongst 4 topic groups to investigate. 1) Economy 2) Environment JUNIOR SCHOOL WORKSHOP HPNDP EXHIBITION AT PARTY IN THE PARK 3) Facilities and Infrastructure 4) Housing The key issues from which relevant policies were developed are detailed in the next section “Hatfield Peverel Today”. The community raised many important issues some of which could not be resolved through planning policies. Those not directly relating to planning were entered into the Non Statutory Planning Action Plan (NSPAP) which is included in this document page 89-96. EVERY MEMBERS CLUB CONSULTATION PARISH COUNCIL AT PARTY IN THE PARK Many share features with matters to be dealt with through planning but need consideration in a different way. The result of all the consultation and engagement work is listed and referenced for further information in the Appendix Evidence Base. (See Basic Conditions Statement and Consultation Statement.) The HPNDP and the NSPAP are living documents which will be reviewed and updated through-out the Plan period.

WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 2015 HPNDP EXHIBITION ON ELECTION DAY MAY 2015

HATFIELD PEVEREL TODAY The majority of the land area is located to the south of the A12 in an area bounded by the Chelmer valley to the south and the Blackwater Hatfield Peverel is a semi-rural village in mid Essex. It is located valley to the east. There are two centres of population; the village between Chelmsford, 7 miles to the west, Witham 2 miles to the east of Hatfield Peverel itself and Nounsley approximately 3/4 of a mile and some 4.5 miles to the northwest of Maldon on the coast. to the south. The Parish covers approximately seven square miles and is unevenly The landscape is one of gently undulating agricultural land bisected by the A12 and the railway line, which run through its interspersed with small wooded areas and a number of substantial northern part from the southwest to the northeast. woods.

HATFIELD PEVEREL AERIAL VIEW NOUNSLEY AERIAL VIEW

Historic Development of Hatfield Peverel Records do point to the establishment of a community in the area shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066 when a manor was established by Ranulf de Peverel.

The village was largely a self-contained rural economy until the latter part of the 20th century. It had farms, brickfields, orchards, a mill (grain and silk), a forge, bakers, butchers and schools all to support the community and provide employment locally.

As the railway line and station (first opened in 1840’s) were built and roads improved the area expanded. It became a popular place for people to stop at on journeys to London or Norwich and there were several coaching inns. It became so busy before the A12 bypass was opened in 1974 that in the height of summer it could be difficult to cross the road, a problem current residents would recognise. THE STREET, HATFIELD PEVEREL C1907 The village developed by the end of the 20c into a largely dormitory The exact origins of the village are uncertain, but it could date back area for people commuting to London and other local towns for to Roman times originating at the point where the Roman road work. forded the River Ter. The current A12 follows a similar, if less direct route to the old Roman road which linked Colchester (the Roman A community spirit has been retained through the changes fostered capital of Britain) to London. The old road (the former A12) passes by churches, the uniformed organisations, the schools and various directly through the village as “The Street”, the name coming from clubs meeting in the village and also by events such as pram race, its Roman connection. A number of older properties, some listed, carnivals, an Amateur Dramatic group (both now discontinued), May line this and the other main roads showing how the village has Day, Party in the Park celebrations and local sports groups. evolved over time see Historic Features map page 68 in Heritage Policy HPE8).

Geography The highest point of the Parish is recorded as 157 feet above mean Two rivers flow through the Parish: The Chelmer forming part of the sea level and the lowest about 50 feet above mean sea level. Whilst Parish’s southern boundary and the Ter, a small tributary, flows there are no dramatic geographical features within the Parish, a roughly north to south to join the Chelmer at Rushes Lock. These number of locations are designated as being Special Landscape Areas waterways are an important green corridor providing ecological in order to protect the qualities of the landscape. networks not only through the waterways themselves but also the species-rich grasses and woodlands which grow alongside them. The local geology includes sand and gravel beds of glacial origin which have been actively extracted. These activities, mostly to the There is low recorded rainfall in this area of the country but the area eastern side of the Parish, have resulted in several lakes being beside the rivers has been known to flood in recent time especially established, some of which are used for recreational fishing. Clay the River Ter by The Ford at Nounsley. was once dug from 3 brickfields in the Parish.

FISHING LAKE OFF ULTING RD.

THE FORD, RIVER TER

RIVER TER

Environment & Countryside Amenities BDC’s Open Spaces Action Plan (January 2014) was updated and adopted 23rd May 2016 earmarked nine open spaces within the Parish boundary (see map page 62 in Environment Policy HPE5 Sport and Recreation cross ref. with numbers below in brackets).  Hadfelda Square, The Street (1)  2 x Allotment Sites, Church Road (7,8)  Cemetery (burial ground) (14)  Duck Pond adjacent to Strutt Memorial Playing Field (11)  Nounsley Play Area, Ulting Road (9)  Keith Bigden Memorial Ground, Wickham Bishops Lane (5)  The Green, Ulting Road (6)  Cricket Ground, Church Road (10) STRUTT MEMORIAL GROUND (THE REC), HATFIELD PEVEREL  Strutt Memorial Playing Field with adjacent village hall and car The main settlements are set within attractive countryside extending park, Maldon Road (2) to the designated area boundary which can easily be accessed by a These open spaces are enjoyed by the community who wish to see well-established network of footpaths. This location creates an these retained and opportunities sought to expand or improve the open environment which is highly valued by residents and visitors sites. both for views and outdoor pursuits. There are no specific bridleways. The community has strongly supported retention of a green boundary in order to prevent coalescence between built up settlements within the Designated Area and adjoining authorities.

There are three Protected Lanes in the area; Sportsmans Lane (BTELANE2), Bumfords Lane (BTELANE1) and Terling Hall Road (BTELANE3). Sportsmans Lane was re assessed in 2012 and the protected lane designation was extended along its entire length which increased its archaeological potential. NOUNSLEY PLAY AREA, ULTING RD.

Environment Key Issues flooding and that it will not increase the problem for other residents in the area.

 Residents on the north side of the Parish feel there is insufficient open space for recreation.

 The allotments are an important amenity to the Parish as they provide green space and opportunity for health and wellbeing.

 The footpaths in the Parish are important for access, health and recreation and have been established over a long period.

 It should be investigated if a series of bridleways could be constructed to provide more off road routes for horse riders and cyclists. ALLOTMENTS OFF CHURCH RD.  It is felt the waterways in the Parish are underutilised as an Planning Issues amenity and recreation facility especially for younger generation. It is also important they are well maintained.  It is important to maintain a green corridor between Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley and between other settlements to prevent Non-Planning Issues coalescence with those areas and ensure that each settlement remains individually distinctive. This also provides for amenity  Increasing traffic and HGV movements through the Parish causes and for wildlife. an increase in air pollution which concerns many residents.

 There are areas of open space and views that are important to the  Residents are concerned that there is already a high level of noise local community to preserve. from the A12 and this could increase with the proposed 3-lane improvements. They would like to see special surfacing of the  Any development proposal in the flood plain around the River Ter road adjacent to the village and possibly speed reduction in the should clearly demonstrate how it will overcome the problem of area.

Transport / Communication Links A significant percentage of the village commute to London by train (17.7% Hatfield Peverel commuters travel over 40Km to work compared to 11.1% for Essex and 4.9% for England) and the majority of the working age population otherwise use their cars as public transport is insufficient.5 Bus routes serve the Parish with links to Chelmsford in the west, Witham and Colchester in the east and Maldon in the south-west. The Street and Maldon Rd have bus stops providing direct services towards Chelmsford, Colchester, and Maldon. This is an invaluable service for commuters, school children, the elderly and those without access to private transport. Local taxi firms also provide a reliable service to residents and a taxi bus service can be booked. Hatfield Peverel, currently designated as a Key Service village attracts residents of outlying villages generally using their cars to A12 DIVERSION THROUGH HATFIELD PEVEREL, ESSEX CHRONICLE A12 Traffic Diverted through Hatfield Peverel, Essex take advantage of the facilities in the Parish The most significant transport links for the Parish are provided by Hatfield Peverel is designated by Essex County Council (ECC) the A12 trunk road and by the London-Norwich railway line which /Highways England as an emergency route when there is a closure has a station at Hatfield Peverel. These links give direct access to of the adjacent A12 trunk road. This occurs frequently and causes Chelmsford and onwards to London in one direction and towards gridlock throughout the main part of the village. Colchester, Ipswich, Norfolk and the coast in the other.

The railway station is well utilised used by commuters, students attending schools or colleges out of the area, day trippers to London or to the coast, shoppers and those wishing to visit family, friends or attend events. It is both an economic and social asset.

5 Distance Travelled to Work (Census 2001, UV35), Travel to Employment Centres Department of Transport 2011 Page | 21 HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC RAILWAY STATION, HATFIELD PEVEREL Map Showing Location of Hatfield Peverel & Road Network

Traffic Challenges Maldon Road where pavements are narrow in places. The Street also suffers from pavement parking throughout its entire length. Hatfield Peverel while within Braintree District boundary is bordered by Maldon District and Chelmsford City Councils. The Parish has Hatfield Peverel has an active Speedwatch group, which operates a experienced an increased volume in traffic flow over the last few Police approved speed camera, together with four Speed Indicator years as evidenced by numerous ECC highway surveys and counts Devices (SID’s) which record passing car speeds. .These are deployed 2011 - 2015. This can be attributed to: at various locations around the village. The Speedwatch information and data from the SIDs is passed to Essex Police and has resulted in  Increased development in the Maldon District including further action being taken. Heybridge and Ulting.

 High out of area employment levels  Increased industrial growth with links to East Anglian ports  Increased growth in the industrial & and residential areas of Boreham administered by Chelmsford City Council  Additional development in the Braintree District area. There is hope that, with the Government announcement that widening of the A12 from Boreham to Marks Tey will commence in 2017, a spur at Junction 20 South can be added to provide for a SPEEDWATCH IN ACTION, MALDON ROAD bypass around Hatfield Peverel to be constructed. As well as Hatfield Peverel being a thoroughfare it is also has a parking problems which are exacerbated by outside commuters. To alleviate the parking nuisance to local residents, a number of streets have restricted parking for 1 hour Monday to Friday. A further programme of double yellow lines near junctions, in the school area and other areas has also had to be implemented. Hadfelda Square car park – the only parking area in the village centre - is currently limited to 2 hours free parking. Pavement parking is a serious problem for pedestrians, mobility scooters and parents with prams and pushchairs particularly on TAILBACK FROM ACCIDENT MALDON RD MAY 2016, ESSEX CHRONICLE Page | 23 HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC

Traffic Key Issues Non-Planning  Motorists do not observe the speed limits. ROADS  Motorists fail to stop at the zebra and school crossing. Planning  The slip road on to the A12 towards Witham was proposed in the  Volume of traffic – size/weight of vehicle and numbers: mid 2000’s to be an additional lane as was carried out on the opposite side but this was not done and the run on continues to Hatfield Peverel suffers Monday – Friday rush hour traffic be hazardous because of the road layout and speed of traffic. congestion morning and evening at the Duke of Wellington roundabout resulting in long tailbacks often as far back as to the Parish boundaries. ECC Highways acknowledged the roundabout as being overloaded at peak periods in 2014. This was accepted as valid evidence in the Maldon District Council Local Development Plan examination in March 2015.  The current road infrastructure is incapable of dealing with the increasing demands from all vehicles. The layout of the main roads through the village has developed from old street patterns with housing very close to the road which reduces pavement width in places, increasing risks to pedestrians and property and restricts expansion. The increase in size of vehicle and numbers of vehicles increase the risks further.  HGV movements at all times of the day using Station Road, The Street in both directions and Maldon Road causes traffic problems, congestion, road damage due to the size of the vehicles and air pollution. An alternative route has been considered for some time to mitigate these issues. ACCIDENT 2015 ON THE BENDS OF B1019 MALDON RD., ESSEX CHRONICLE

Traffic Key Issues Continued  Parking availability and restrictions throughout the village should be reviewed on a regular basis. Consideration should be given to

where the use of single and double lines would help alleviate Planning parking problems e.g. a single yellow line along The Street to prevent all day parking or the use of Resident Parking Permit PARKING areas to combat commuter parking.  The specifications for housing should ensure parking for more than one car (even if that is only to provide for the occupant plus a visitor). RAILWAY  Any new developments on the outskirts of the Parish (towards  Many support the need for an increased rail service particularly Boreham, Witham or Maldon) may increase the pressure on at peak times but also off peak. Such an increase would parking spaces at the railway station and in the village generally. encourage people within the Parish to use the rail service more and thus avoid private means of transport, which in turn, would  Consideration should be given to providing an electric vehicle help to alleviate traffic and congestion. charging point in the village centre?  The railway station must be a long term feature of the Parish and CYCLING the provision of a frequent and reliable service should be a  There are no dedicated cycle routes. priority.  There are insufficient cycle storage facilities at the railway PUBLIC TRANSPORT – BUS SERVICES station to encourage rail users to consider travelling to the  The bus services are inadequate to meet the needs of the station by cycling rather than by car. community, especially the more rural areas. Creative solutions Non-Planning need to be found to enhance sustainability e.g. shuttle bus to the station. PARKING  There is no bus service running in tandem with the railway  The current car parking facility at the railway station is timetable. considered too expensive and consequently this leads to increased ‘on road’ parking in some local residential streets. More should be done to encourage people to use this car park.

Economy

Position of Hatfield Peverel within the District Economy CO-OP, THE STREET BDC’s economy divides settlements within the district into a hierarchy centred on three ‘main towns’, Braintree (a ‘Portas’ town),

Halstead and Witham (see map page 8). Hatfield Peverel along with four others is designated as a Key Service Village and contains a range of services used by residents of the surrounding rural area.

The Parish is regarded as looking to Witham, 3 miles eastwards, as the main town for provision of higher-level services within the Braintree District. However as Hatfield Peverel is situated at the extreme southern boundary of the Braintree District it is bounded to the west by Chelmsford City and to the south by Maldon District. Road connections give access to Chelmsford City (6 miles west along HADFELDA SQUARE SHOPS & FLATS, THE STREET the A12) and Maldon (5 miles south along Maldon Road) which both provide an alternative wide and attractive range of higher-level services. Designated Employment Land within Hatfield Peverel The only site within Hatfield Peverel formally identified by BDC as being an employment area and recommended for retention as such in a “Viability Review of Employment Sites in Braintree District “ by Lambert Smith Hampton in 2012 is the Arla Factory off Station Road.

OMARS RESTAURANT & FLORIST, THE STREET

Economic Activity in Hatfield Peverel The catchment area for most businesses includes Hatfield Peverel and the immediate area with a smaller proportion operating mainly Overview outside the Designated Area. The local economy shares challenges with the rest of the district Retail activity is centred on the two main streets and is stable with including an inadequate road infrastructure and lack of high speed units rarely becoming available and being filled quickly once vacant. broadband, outlined in Braintree District Economic Development Prospectus 2013/2026. Take away food outlets and convenience stores including a Co-op Local are well supported reflecting the volume of passing trade Business premises in the Parish range from the large processing generated from The Street’s position at the junction of the main link factory site operated by Arla Foods (closed 2016) through to a small from Maldon to the A12 having onward connections to Chelmsford business park at Whitelands Business Centre to the north of the and Colchester. The presence of the railway station may also be a Designated Area near the border with Terling parish and to small factor. business entities centred on the 2 main thoroughfares, The Street and Maldon Road. Other businesses, predominantly trades services operating as sole traders and those offering commercial administrative and financial services, work from residential properties within the Designated Area. The services offered also vary widely including vehicle repairs and servicing, leisure services, IT development, servicing and retailing, environmental control activity, estate agency, dry cleaning, hairdressing and restaurants.

Comments made at engagement events related to economic activity indicated a desire for more employment in the Parish including the DENTIST, THE STREET younger generation and part time opportunities.

Economy Key Issues

Planning  Local businesses that are of general amenity value to the community should be protected.  Supply of suitable premises required for new start-up businesses and expansion/development of existing.  Protection and support of retail services.  Encouraging working from home to decrease commuting activity.  Poor Broadband connection across certain areas.  Inadequate parking for businesses.

 There is concern that businesses should be well maintained and SWAN INN, THE STREET signage should be in keeping with the character of the area.

 The community needs a hub or centre for people to meet in the daytime. This could be provided by a tea room or similar facility. Non-Planning  Need for improved pharmacy arrangements.  Lack of centre for Nounsley once provided by the Sportsman’s Arms.  Advertising and promoting Hatfield Peverel externally to support business.

DUKE OF WELLINGTON, THE STREET

Community Wellbeing an unlit footpath along part of Maldon Road and a country lane. The area has the potential for further leisure and sports use.

Community Facilities Nounsley Playing Field also has play equipment purchased with grants obtained by HPPC. This area also has the potential for further The facilities and organisations in Hatfield Peverel help to create a leisure and creative development use. strong community. They have evolved with the changing needs of the residents. The challenge going forward is to nurture these to include all sections of society.

The Parish Council owns a number of facilities which are held in perpetuity for the benefit of the community. The Village Hall was provided by and for the community on a self- help basis in the 1980’s and is used for the benefit of the community as a whole. There is a large main hall with a stage, built with a high roof for sports use, several smaller meeting rooms and a lounge bar (open 7-11pm). The facility is now beginning to suffer from lack of support both financially and from community involvement. This amenity has potential for greater use.

The Strutt Memorial Ground (known as the Rec) is a large green open space in the centre of the village beside the Village Hall. It provides a green area for recreation and is also used for large events like Party in the Park. The Rec has play equipment purchased with grants obtained by HPPC. It has the potential for further leisure and PARTY IN THE PARK JULY 2015 creative development use.

The Keith Bigden Memorial Ground is situated further from the centre of the village, and provides an area for the Football and Bowls clubs to meet. The disadvantage is that the access to the Ground is

Community Groups & Associations Uniformed Organisations: These include Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers for boys and girls, and Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. These have been well represented in the Parish for many years at their HQ in Church Road. There is also a Branch of the British Legion.

The Library: Puts on various events but is now only open 4 half days

per week. Book and Knitting groups use the facility.

Mother and Baby Groups: Baby and Toddler group, Little Steps Music and Movement, Stay and Play (with the Baby Clinic), Talking Tots, Mother and Toddler Rhyme Time (Library).

Allotments: There are 2 allotment sites off Church Road and these

provide a good social benefit to the community as well as green PARISH COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD, HADFELDA SQUARE space, exercise and growing fresh fruit and vegetables. There is a lively Allotment Association that run both sites There are various Clubs and Societies who meet regularly: There is also a Horticultural Society open to all residents which Hadfelda Ladies Choir, Folk Dance, Wine and Flower Clubs, W.I., meets regularly and holds a Spring and Autumn Show. Every Members Club, Mother & Toddler Group in the Village Hall, Church Hall or the Scout & Guide HQ. WEA: (Worker’s Educational Association) has had a long time presence in the village providing regular courses, day time and Bingo, poker, darts, and brag are organised by the Community evening on a wide variety of subjects. Association in the lounge bar of the village hall. Art Groups: Hatfield Peverel Art Group meet regularly and hold Other Sports and Activities: Football, Exercise and Dance (Hot Steps, exhibitions. Zumba and Ballet), Bowling, Table Tennis, Badminton and Tai Chi group. The Cricket Club meet on their own ground in Church Road), Helen Rollason Centre: This provides support to those with cancer. Hatfield Peverel Walkers lead organised walks in the area. Hatfield Peverel Review: Provides information on events and is Churches: The three churches, St Andrews (C of E), Methodist circulated bi-monthly. The Review is edited, produced and delivered Church and Salvation Army all have services and groups of their own by volunteers to every home in the Parish. for various ages. They often hold coffee mornings.

Community Wellbeing Key Issues

Planning  All development and footpath construction should consider the needs of wheelchair users.  More sports facilities are needed e.g. outdoor gym, Moto Cross.  Both Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley need to have centres (hubs) flexible to foster social interaction catering for a wide range of people e.g. meeting place, events. Other ideas have included a tea room, and different use of the Village Hall. Non-Planning MENS FOOTBALL CLUB, KEITH BIGDEN MEMORIAL GROUND  The village hall is an important facility but needs on-going investment and community support. Its use should be reviewed and creative ideas for future development to ensure sustainability e.g. relocating the library, café/ tea room, public toilets.  The Sportsmans Arms historically has been a valuable resource and has been protected as a Community Asset. The community have identified this as an important hub and community centre for the future which would have to be replaced with an alternate site if proposed for residential development.  There are a large number of cyclists in the village and it would be good to encourage a club/group to form.  The village would benefit from having a public toilet especially near The Rec.

BOYS FOOTBALL AT PARTY IN THE PARK 2015

Education Infant & Primary Schools

Hatfield Peverel Infant School (4-7 yrs.) and St Andrew’s C of E Junior School (7-11yrs partner school) are at full pupil numbers with existing village and neighbouring children and the sites do not have the capacity to expand. Hence any under 11 children on new developments will have to go to the next nearest school which will be a 2019 new build school at Lodge Farm, Witham.

Secondary School

There is no secondary school within the neighbourhood nor is it evident where one could be sited with adequate facilities. Children either use public transport, provided buses or private transport to access their allocated or chosen school. For 2015/16 the split to secondary schools was:

SAINT ANDREWS CHURCH OF ENGLAND JUNIOR SCHOOL 32% Maltings Academy, Witham 25% Great Baddow, Chelmsford Education in Hatfield Peverel is resource limited and ECC are 20% Plume School, Maldon indicating that any housing development within the Parish will 5% St. John Payne School, Broomfield, Chelmsford require funding from developers to support education at both Early 4% Sandon, Chelmsford Learning & Childcare and Primary education levels. Secondary 2% Grammar Schools King Edwards Grammar School, education takes place outside of the Parish Chelmsford Girls’ High School, Colchester Grammar Nurseries School, Westcliff High School) 12% Other There are currently 2 day nurseries: Hatfield Peverel Day Nursery (located on the site of Hatfield Peverel Infant School who lease a small part of their premises to the nursery) and the Mighty Oaks Childcare (who are located within the village hall, on the Strutt Memorial Ground). Both nurseries provide after schools clubs. Neither of them at present provide care for the under 2 year olds. Page | 33 HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC

Education Key Issues Non-Planning  Both schools are at their published admission numbers for each Planning year group and are at full capacity and unable to take in any  The feedback in December 2015 from ECC Education further children. Infrastructure Planning Section in response to a developer’s  A considerable number of children in the infant and junior application was that that neither the Infant nor Junior Schools schools are from outside of the village. Factors allowing children ‘have the site capacity to expand…The next nearest option is from outside the village priority admission area being admitted Witham and the Lodge Farm development where a site has been into the schools include: identified for a new Primary School.’ o The ‘sibling’ rule introduced by the government.  This communication also states that the developer should ensure o Insufficient school places in surrounding areas. that ‘safe and direct walking/cycling routes are available to the nearest schools’. The route to the proposed school is alongside  Parking in the vicinity of the school is a severe problem. With so the A12 trunk road which at this location has no safety barriers. many young children coming from outside the village it is inevitable but the problem needs to be effectively managed as it  The new government policy of schools changing to Academy causes friction with other road users and neighbours. There is Status may impact on the local schools. only limited on-site parking for staff members.

 Travel out of the area to secondary schools is by car, bus or train. Public transport costs associated with children attending secondary schools in neighbouring towns are of concern to families living in the neighbourhood. There are no known plans to build a secondary school in the village and it would be difficult to see where such a facility could be built. There is concern that the expansion of neighbouring towns and villages, most notably Witham, Boreham and Maldon may impact severely on Hatfield Peverel children when they come to apply for secondary places. Unless secondary school catchments are changed to include Hatfield Peverel the village will be so far distant from a secondary school that year 6 could be disadvantaged given places are allotted on the basis of distance from a school. HATFIELD PEVEREL INFANT SCHOOL Page | 34 HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC

Health & Healthcare Sidney House & The Laurels Surgeries Hatfield Peverel Sidney House Surgery and its partner surgery, The Patient Catchment Area Laurels, in nearby Boreham provide GP services for both villages and the wider area. The surgery offers a number of nurse practitioner services and clinics. Residents attending appointments at Broomfield Hospital are currently able to do so using the ‘Dial a Ride’ service operated by Arrow Taxi’s located in Maldon or use the Chelmer Valley Park and Ride new link (subject to successful one year trial) . The surgery has a dispensary attached which offers a valued service for residents outside a one mile radius. Those inside the one mile radius are able to use the nearby ‘Boots’ pharmacy which is within walking distance from the practice. There is an NHS Dentist, which is part of a larger practice, who has capacity for new patients. There is no Optician in the Parish and residents must travel to the neighbouring towns of Witham, Maldon or Chelmsford.

Healthcare Key Issues

Non-Planning Planning  NHS funding has become a major issue for the GPs and the  Car parking is an issue for both surgery staff and patients as staffing levels needed to support the surgery services required in nearby on-road parking is no longer available due to problems this community. caused by commuters.  The existing surgery will struggle to cater for any further  Hatfield Peverel lies very close to Witham south which is already population growth as the patient list is now operating at full experiencing significant housing growth. The surgery boundary capacity. encompasses this area of growth. It is already taking in Witham residents due to problems with the lack of GP facilities in Witham  The closure of a walk-in service in nearby Springfield has south. More housing development is likely in this area. exacerbated the situation.  The surgery was extended in 1994, but due to site limitations cannot be further extended.  Residents of Nounsley using public transport to access the village surgery or neighbouring towns for the opticians are limited to a bus service operating every two hours. There can be a long wait for an appointment with a specific doctor due to the way the surgery operates its appointment system.

WILLOW MEAD CARE HOME

Housing Hatfield Peverel was not identified in the Braintree District Council Core Strategy 2011 as a growth area unlike the settlement of Hatfield Peverel is an historic village and has various Grade II Listed Witham, whose development to the south west brings Witham Buildings located along the two main access roads through the closer to Hatfield Peverel. village; Maldon Road (B1019) and The Street (B1137) and in Nounsley. Remnants of the architectural styles and building materials such as timber framing with pastel coloured render, red brick and red clay roofing tiles can be seen on the older buildings within the village. The 1970’s saw an increase in residential development of the village of mixed design. The smaller hamlet of Nounsley has its own more rural identity.

Both Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley are surrounded by countryside and there is a strong network of vegetated field boundaries which enables the Parish to retain its character and uniqueness. These green corridors help to preserve the separation between the two settlements and more importantly protects the Parish from a threat of coalescence with settlements outside the Parish boundary. The Parish has a population of 4,375 people with a bias towards the 60 plus age group (1015 individuals, 23.1% of total residents, England average 16.1%) The Residents Survey reflected the highest engagement by the 45 to 59 age group as reflected in the Residents Survey.

There is a much higher than average level of detached homes in the Parish (44.9% compared to the English average of 22.3%) with the majority of Source: www.home.co.uk Access 23/01/2016 housing being owner occupied (73% of households, English average 17.7%). There is a higher than average car ownership in Hatfield Peverel (85.8% of households having one car or more, English average 75.3%).6

Meeting Housing Needs The community has identified that there is a need for more options for the older population to downsize into bungalows or ground floor In considering the quantity of additional housing that may be accommodation and for affordable housing for the younger allocated within the Parish it is critical that account is taken of population of the Parish. It is recognised that the provision of infrastructure constraints, such as road congestion, limited school affordable housing is primarily achieved through a mix of housing places and GP capacity. types on larger sites. This might justify the use of a limited amount of land outside of the existing village envelopes. Some new housing provision will be required to accommodate the

projected population growth and new households identified for the The only brownfield sites identified within Hatfield Peverel are Parish but preferably not on large developments. adjacent to the Co-op Store on The Street and the Arla Dairy site.

At the Local Plan subcommittee on the 14th March, Members agreed a recommendation that the Local Plan should deliver 845 new homes per year between 2016 and 2033 to meet the objectively assessed need for new homes. There is at present no indication from BDC as to how housing numbers will be distributed throughout the district. The Call for Sites exercise and subsequent Site Allocations and Development Management Plan will guide as to how many dwellings will be forecast for Hatfield Peverel over the Plan period. Local Plan consultation sites located adjacent to the existing village envelopes will be considered more sustainable over remote sites. LIGHTFOOTS AND HILL CREST, SPORTSMANS LANE Feedback will be sought from the community as part of the BDC Local Development Plan.

Spatial Characteristics

They currently face a lack of sustainable options in this locality, leaving little choice other than staying in their own under occupied home. This impacts on the effective functioning of the local housing market as a bottleneck is created and families, living in crowded accommodation, have limited opportunities within the Parish.

KISSINGATE, CHURCH RD.

The Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley Character Assessment, a detailed study of the built form within the Parish, will support the housing policies within the HPNDP.

The shortage of housing in Britain and the crisis of affordability associated with it affects all ages. Planning for an Aging Population SHEPHERDS COTTAGE, CHURCH ROAD Older people need a variety of options to enable them to live full lives within the community. Well-designed houses and environment will improve their independence and accessibility to the wider community.

Affordable Housing The StatNav 2014 shows the demand for 2 bed homes is the highest for Hatfield Peverel and its surrounding villages. This data is supported by that within the 2014 BDC SHMA where demand was highest for a 2 bed semi-detached property.

Meeting the demands for affordable housing in the Parish will help stem the trend of outward migration, enhance the local economy and keep facilities in use. A thriving community relies upon a mix of ages and skills to be sustainable, with exchange of experience and knowledge.

BAKER AVENUE, OFF CHURCH RD.

Despite the higher than average level of home ownership in the Parish7 concealed households (those living in a household wanting to move to their own accommodation to form a separate household), are largely unable to afford to enter the housing market due to the gap between income and house prices.

There is a limited supply of affordable housing in the Parish. StatNav (a partnership between BDC and Greenfields Community Housing) provided details for Hatfield Peverel April 2014 where it identified of 34 households in Hatfield Peverel waiting for housing association homes in the Parish.

Housing Key Issues  Accessibility/inclusiveness should be actively promoted e.g. flats or apartments built in the area should have lifts to cater for those with mobility difficulties, buggies or heavy shopping. Planning

 Of particular concern and highlighted as a priority at every public Non-Planning engagement event was for the HPNDP to protect the uniqueness of the settlements within the Parish.  The split between rented and intermediate for the affordable housing in the Parish is set too low to take account of the  There is a limited supply of affordable housing in the Parish. apparent limited capacity to secure lending.  The community feel that large housing areas would be  There is concern that housing is being taken up by people not unsuitable development for the Parish as they can be isolating local to the area and residents are keen to promote a “locals and counterproductive to community life. first” policy.  Family members are unable to move out due to the gap between house prices and income.  There is an ageing population and a shortage of suitable housing for their needs which leads to under occupancy, older residents are trapped in unsuitable homes and the market is not dynamic.  Residents are concerned at the limited amenity space of some recently built houses, and wish to discourage building that does not include sufficient parking and garden area.  There is a need for property to rent at affordable prices to avoid people having to move away.  Easy access to local amenities is important to the older population. ULTING ROAD, NOUNSLEY

FACILITIES & Overview of HPNDP Policies Ref. ENVIRONMENT Pg. 55 Ref. The following section includes all the policies of INFRASTRUCTURE the Plan. Identifying: key issue raised by the HPE1 Prevention of Coalescence 56-57 P1 Parking Provision 73-74 community, objectives, the policy, justification Natural Environment & Bio- Electric Charging Point and how the policy supports the overall HPE2 58 P2 75 objectives of the Plan and evidence base from diversity Provision the consultation process. HPE3 Protection of Local Green Space 59 EDP1 Education for All 76 Ref. Pg. 43 ECONOMIC HPE4 Strutt Memorial Ground 60 EDP2 Safe Routes to School 77 PHC1 Health & Wellbeing 78 ECN1 Support for Small Businesses 44 HPE5 Sport & Recreation Provision 61-62 HPG1 Burial Ground 79 Use of Redundant Agricultural ECN2 45 HPE6 Protection of Important Views 63-65 Buildings / Rural Buildings HPD1 Developer Contribution 80 Flooding & SUDS ECN3 Working From Home 46 HPE7 66

Broadband & Mobile HPE8 Heritage 67-68 Ref. Pg. 81 ECN4 47 HOUSING Connectivity

Retention of Assets of 48 HO1 Design of New Developments 82-83 ECN5 Ref. Pg. 69 Community Value FACILITIES &

INFRASTRUCTURE HO2 Retirement Housing 84 Protection of Commercial ECN6 49-50 Sustainable Modes of Premises T1 70 Transport HO3 Affordable Housing 85 ECN7 Public Realm 51 T2 Transport Considerations 71-72 Support for Provision of a HO4 Minimum Garden Sizes 86 ECN8 52 Café/ Tea Room HO6 Creating Safe Communities 87 ECN9 Redevelopment of Arla Site 53-54

Policies are included to promote working from home and to increase opportunities for local employment. This contributes to alleviating ECONOMIC POLICIES environmental and wellbeing challenges. Hatfield Peverel village centre will provide necessary shops and facilities to support the community providing local employment opportunities while adapting to changes in lifestyle and working practices as required over the Plan period.

ARLA FACTORY, NEAR RAILWAY STATION

Sustainable growth seeks to create a balance between social, economic and environmental roles. Economic growth is important to create a strong local economy providing employment, facilities and services for the community. PEVEREL HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE, MALDON ROAD OPIE'S STOVE SHOP, The HPNDP supports the development of a variety of small businesses within THE STREET the Parish to provide a useful range of retail and other services to a growing population. Addressing concerns regarding inadequate parking facilities, traffic congestion and slow broadband connectivity will help facilitate this.

ECONOMIC POLICY Justification: Key issue: Provide a range of employment opportunities, supporting and The Business Survey indicated that 80% of locally based businesses employed up encouraging small business activity and growth within the Plan area in order to to 20 people. For this reason 20 has been taken as the benchmark upper limit when continue to service a growing population. considering small businesses being established in the Parish.

Objectives: The type, size and volume of vehicle movements associated with warehousing  To support employment growth through an increase in the number of active activity is not considered compatible with the capacity of the road network either small businesses or expansion of existing ones. within the built up area coming from the main A12 trunk route or onward into the wider rural parish. The sizes of associated buildings are difficult to accommodate  To encourage local working decreasing the need for extended car journeys. without a negative impact on rural surroundings and it is an inefficient use of land  To meet employment needs of local residents. space compared to the employment generated.

 To maintain the rural nature and small scale mix of business premises in an In order to maintain basic employment and business opportunities, reducing the environmentally sensitive way. need to commute outside the area, attention should be paid to providing for and improving the retail and commercial services available within the Parish. ECN1 Support for Small Businesses ECN1 Supports: New business uses which employ up to 20 people and defined as offices, light HPNDP Main Objectives 1, 2 industrial units, tourism and hospitality uses and leisure, health and education HPNDP Policy: ECN2, ECN3, ECN4, ECN6, ECN7, ECN8, ECN9 related activities will be supported throughout the Parish subject to: Non Statutory Action Plan No: o It would have an acceptable impact on residential amenity. Live / Work Opportunities 3ECA o It would have an acceptable effect on the local road network and provide Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: appropriate parking provision. Aug 2015 - Business Survey o It would respect the rural landscape character within which it is situated. Residents Survey o It would not have any other harmful impact on the environment. o There will be safe access and egress arrangements. o There will be adequate arrangements for containment of waste on the site and subsequent disposal. All businesses will be expected to provide covered, secure cycle parking facilities. Proposals for warehousing / storage uses, including open air storage will be resisted.

ECONOMIC POLICY Justification: Key Issue: Concern expressed by small businesses over lack of availability of small Over 80% of respondents to the Residents Survey indicated that they travel over 5 units for start-up and expansion. The rural economy needs support to diversify and miles to work. There is limited potential within the existing developed area to provide employment within the countryside. supply small workshop or light industrial units and offices to encourage local start up small businesses. Objectives:

 To enable establishment of new small businesses and expansion of existing Small businesses provide local employment reducing the need for longer car ones to assist economic prosperity through increased supply of premises for journeys to work reducing negative environmental factors. small workshops, offices or tourism uses. Diversifying activity on farming estates might be achieved by small scale business  To encourage employment requiring shorter commuting to work. work hubs, tourism facilities, managed workspace or business/innovation centres  To assist diversification of rural activities without damage to the environment. using refurbished redundant agricultural buildings.

ECN2 Use of Redundant Agricultural / Rural Buildings ECN2 Supports: HPNDP Main Objective: 2 The reuse of existing unused but structurally sound farm and other rural buildings HPNDP Policy: ECN1, ECN2, ECN3, ECN8 (e.g. unused dwellings, poultry, stables, greenhouses, storage sheds) will be Non Statutory Action Plan No: permitted for business or tourism purposes provided that the proposed use: Live / Work Opportunities 3ECA o would not result in harmful effects on the surrounding landscape Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: o would not adversely harm the amenities of adjoining or nearby residential Aug. 2015 - Business Survey occupiers o would have an acceptable impact on the road network o would have an acceptable relationship with agricultural and other land based activities, And o the building in question can be converted to a high standard using local materials

ECONOMIC POLICY Good building design should provide flexibility within the property to enable easy conversion for home working. This widens the employment choices for individuals. Key Issue: Increase opportunities to work from home Objectives: A work hub is a flexible workspace offering professional facilities for micro businesses and mobile workers, including those who work from home. A work hub  To encourage new housing development to allow for future growth of home serves more businesses than a traditional office can house. Shared facilities may working, either as a full time business or infrequently on behalf of an employer. include bookable ‘hot’ desks, formal and informal meeting spaces, high speed broadband and costly professional equipment. Work hubs offer an important,  To decrease the environmental impact of travelling to work through reducing professional front for small and start up enterprises. These provide the ability to journeys. meet clients, receive business advice and support and have friendly professional staff handling their phone calls and post. They provide a relaxed working ECN3 Working from Home environment helping collaboration and the exchange of ideas and are an antidote to isolation. Any new or redesigned dwellings should include provision to enable a home office to be accommodated. This could be achieved through the design of the building to ECN3 Supports: allow conversion of roof space or similar area into an office or workspace area or HPNDP Main Objective: 1, 2, 3 by providing space within the internal layout. HPNDP Topic Policy: ECN1, ECN4, T1, HO1 Non Statutory Action Plan No: New housing schemes should, where appropriate, make provision for work hubs Live / Work Opportunities 3ECA which are readily accessible by foot or by bicycle from new homes and can provide Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: business and social facilities with services for the community. Aug 2015 - Business Survey

Justification: There has been a significant increase over the last ten years or so in home working. This ranges from more people working from home, perhaps for a day a week for an employer or by basing their business at home. Working from home is generally regarded as a non-planning issue because planning permission is not required in most situations. However enabling working from home has potential to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development. It can reduce out-commuting, boost local economies through more use being made of local facilities and enhance individual spending power as a result of lower commuting costs.

ECONOMIC POLICY Justification: Key Issue: Enhanced high speed broadband connection will help address the Superfast broadband and better mobile connectivity can make a significant constraints currently experienced by businesses and when working from home. difference to those living and working in villages and rural areas. Both the Resident and Business Surveys confirmed that broadband speed in the Parish is slow. Objective: In line with Broadband Delivery UK, part of the Department for Culture, Media and  To maximise the ability of business to operate competitively while based Sport, the Government is keen to see improvements to broadband and mobile outside a main town environment. infrastructure. The National Planning Policy Framework supports high quality communications infrastructure. It specifically states that the development of high-  To improve the quality of life for residents through better connectivity enabling speed broadband technology and other communication networks plays a vital role social interaction and inclusion beyond the immediate area. in enhancing the provision of local community facilities and services. BDC also ECN4 Broadband & Mobile Connectivity recognises these benefits. The development of new, high-speed broadband infrastructure to serve the Parish The policy requires developers have early regard to the connectivity of their will be supported. proposals.

Proposals for new development must demonstrate how they will contribute to, and ECN4 Supports: be compatible with, high speed broadband and high quality internet connectivity. HPNDP Main Objective: 1, 2 3 & 7 This could be through a ‘connectivity statement’ accompanying a planning HPNDP Policy: ECN1, ECN2, ECN3, HO1 application. Such statements should consider land use, the anticipated Non Statutory Action Plan No: connectivity requirements, their speed, and known data networks, including a Broadband 1ECA, realistic assessment of connection potential or need to contribute to any such Live / Work Opportunities 3ECA networks. Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Aug 2015 - Business Survey Where no internet provider is available, as a minimum (subject to viability), suitable ducting that can accept high speed broadband should be provided to the public highway, a community led local access network or another suitable location.

Where possible additional ducting should be provided that contributes to a local access network for the wider community. The costs associated with this can be considered alongside any other requirements and be subject to viability testing.

ECONOMIC POLICY community groups being able to purchase by providing more time to raise funds. It does not require the owner to sell at a discount” (Wikipedia). Key Issue: Concern about the loss of local assets and amenities and the benefits of retaining these for community use. There is strong community support to safeguard village assets. The Parish is fortunate to have a number of assets but only the Sportsmans Arms, in Nounsley, Objective: is currently listed as an ACV with BDC and is supported by an active local group  To support Assets of Community Value (AVC) being identified, retained and seeking to bring it back into use to provide a community hub in an isolated hamlet. operated by or on behalf of the community. Other sites/buildings suitable for inclusion on the list of ACV’s within the Parish will be considered by the Parish Council through-out the Plan period. ECN5 Retention of Assets of Community Value Proposals that will result in the loss of, or substantial harm to, an AVC will be The NPPF confirms that the planning system plays an important role in facilitating strongly resisted. social interaction and the importance of planning positively for the provision and use of shared space including community facilities and services. Loss of AVC will only be permitted when there is no longer a need for that facility or a replacement facility of equal or enhanced quality is available or can be This policy encourages the community to support registration of ACV’s in provided as part of any scheme. acceptance that such assets will require community support and funding if they Justification: become at risk in the future and are to be retained.

This policy is intended to assist communities to preserve buildings or land that they ECN5 Supports: consider important to their social wellbeing. The benefit of listing community HPNDP Main Objective: 1, 2, 5, 7 assets is that it effectively "stops the clock" on the sale of assets to allow HPNDP Policy: HPE3, HPE8 community groups to make a bid to purchase the asset and so preserve its social Non Statutory Action Plan No: value. Such assets may be for instance the local shop, library, pub, church buildings, Community Assets 5CA, heritage building or open space. Nounsley Community Hub 6CA “In England, an Asset of Community Value (ACV) is land or property of importance Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: to a local community which is subject to additional protection from development Nounsley Campaign to re-open Sportsman’s Arms under the Localism Act 2011. Voluntary and community organisations can nominate an asset to be included on their local authority's register of Asset of Community Value private individuals are not eligible to nominate”. The owner of an AVC must inform the local authority if they wish to sell the asset. If a group wants to buy the asset, they can trigger a moratorium for six months, to give them a chance to raise the money to purchase the asset. The owner does not have to sell to a community group. The AVC listing only improves the chances of

ECONOMIC POLICY o there is no longer a need for the facility or a suitable replacement has been provided elsewhere. Key Issue: Retain properties for commercial use in preference to housing within the Plan area and increase the range of facilities and services available. Justification: Objectives: In order to continue to be able to offer the necessary shopping and services to the  To recognise three commercial zones within Hatfield Peverel built area (see community positive action is required that ensures the 3 commercial zones are map page 50) along The Street and Maldon Road. protected and enhanced where possible. This will also contribute to preventing car  To avoid a loss of business and retail premises in these zones. journeys and providing local employment and training opportunities.  To provide a good level of service for a growing community and decrease the need for car journeys. Commercial activity such as local shopping tends to be concentrated in the central  To protect new commercial developments from future change of use through area making it easier to access a variety of businesses conveniently in one place. Permitted Development through-out the Plan area. Suitable sites for such activity are limited within this area and loss of property to uses such as housing would tend to decrease the accessibility and attractiveness of

services and trades offered. Residents have stated that they would like to see ECN6 Protection of Commercial Premises Hatfield Peverel develop more speciality shopping units as in the relatively recent Commercial Zones past it boasted a butchers, bakers, greengrocers, haberdashers etc. A number of Sites of economic activity along The Street and Maldon Road, will be regarded as these former businesses are now converted for residential use. commercial zones (see map page 50). Growth and diversity in these areas will be encouraged in order to continue to provide small scale shops, services and It is important to maintain a varied selection of commercial premises in the wider community facilities for the future needs of a growing local population. Plan area to support diversity, local employment and prosperity. Change of Use New proposals for commercial premises, if accepted, will have permitted rights ECN6 Supports: removed. HPNDP Main Objective: 1, 2 Proposals for change of use of business premises away from employment or HPNDP Policy: ECN1, ECN7 community activity will be supported if it can be demonstrated that: Non Statutory Action Plan No: Business & Retail Centre Marketing 2ECA o commercial use is no longer economically viable the site has been marketed Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: for at least 6 months at a reasonable market rate on flexible terms for Aug 2015 - Business Survey employment or service trade use.

ECONOMIC POLIC Key Issue: Attention paid to the kerb appeal of the village encourages a more cared Justification: for street environment improving the standards of the shopping experience and fosters community identity. The streetscape gives visitors their first impression of the village. Residents have said that they feel this now lacks cohesion and continuity and could be improved. Objective: An appealing streetscape encourages people to want to use the businesses and  To create an appealing environment that people wish to work, shop and stay facilities available. To achieve this there needs to be a more co-ordinated approach in. and individual planning applications need to be assessed in the context of the wider  To create meeting places. public realm. This will include upgrading availability of parking space, providing  To encourage residents and businesses to have a pride in the community community services, improving signage and visual appeal of the street scene. It is intended that improving the appeal of the area will encourage use of the ECN7 Public Realm businesses not just in the commercial zones but also in the wider local area.

Businesses will be expected to consider the visual impact they make on the area and to take every opportunity to enhance it through reference to guidance such as ECN7 Supports: the Essex Design Guide and the Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley Character HPNDP Main Objective: 1, 2 Assessment or other relevant guidance as it becomes available. HPNDP Policy: ECN1, ECN6 This will include elements of the streetscape such as well-designed street furniture Non Planning Action Plan No: and signage, lighting, landscaping, and open spaces. The purpose of any Lamp Standards 1CA enhancements would be to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists moving Village Identity & Pride 8CA around the village and help to create focal points for business activity and Business & Retail Marketing 2ECA community interaction. Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley Character Assessment, If a bypass is constructed resulting in significantly reduced traffic flows through the BDC Open Spaces Action Plan village the opportunity should be taken to provide sensitive enhancements to the Public Realm such as widening of pavements, improved surfacing, tree planting, improved crossing points and possibly the creation of areas of shared surface.

ECONOMIC POLICY Key Issue: Support for provision of a café / tea room Objective:  To support the provision of a café / tea room within the Parish.  To increase the opportunities for social interaction and community well-being. ECN8 Support for Provision of a Cafe/Tea Room

A café/ tea room will be supported within the built up area of the Parish provided that it is in a sustainable location with satisfactory parking, secure cycle parking and delivery arrangements and would have a satisfactory relationship with any nearby residential properties.

Justification: One of the suggestions that emerged from engagement with the community indicated support for the establishment of a café/tea room within the Parish. Whilst no specific site is identified as this was felt to be too restrictive, the above policy supports the provision of a café/tea room facility within the Parish. However, it is important that such a facility, whilst welcomed, does not lead to parking or traffic problems and has an acceptable impact on the living conditions of nearby residents.

ECN8 Supports: HPNDP Main Objective 1, 2 & 3 HPNDP Policy: ECN1, ECN2, ECN4 Non Statutory Action Plan No: Village Hall 2CA, Live / Work Opportunities 3ECA Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Residents Survey and the Engagement

ECONOMIC POLICY o The village would prefer the site to be developed rather than fall into disrepair/degradation. Key Issue: Closure of the Arla factory will cause loss of employment opportunities in the village and there is concern over the future use of the site. Justification: Objectives: This site is a brownfield site and has the potential to provide for both housing and employment as a comprehensive development area. This should be considered in  Ensure that maximum benefit to the Parish is derived from re-development preference to greenfield sites outside the present development boundary. of the site. Compared to other sites it also has less of the undesirable impact on nearby  To direct thinking as to what the site could offer to the village at an early residents arising from access issues and loss of landscape amenity. stage. The site is large enough to accommodate a well-designed development meeting a  To ensure the use of brownfield sites to provide for the Parish wide range of needs within the Parish as identified in the engagement process. requirements in preference to greenfield sites. The benefits of the development would be:

ECN9 Redevelopment of the Arla Site  Improvement of the appearance of the village approaching from Terling or when viewed from the train. The Parish supports development of the Arla site (see map page 54) and will be part of the consultation process around future use of the site in order that  There may be an option for improving access to the Sorrells Field (HATF313) maximum benefit is achieved for the village in a mixed use development. development if this goes ahead. Suitable uses for this site are seen as:  24 hour operation and HGV movements on the site would end. o Affordable housing  It would stop the site becoming run down and an eyesore. o Retirement housing o Apartments/starter homes ECN9 Supports: HPNDP Main Objective: 1, 2 o Small business units –workshops , offices, gym facilities HPNDP Policy: ECN1, ECN3, ECN6, ECN8, HO1, HO2, HO3, HO6 o Work hub Non Planning Action Plan: Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: o Nursery facilities Community Engagement Workshops and Comments o Cafe /tea room

At its southern boundary the village of Hatfield Peverel is separated from ENVIRONMENT POLICIES Nounsley by a strip of fields. The community wishes to keep this degree of separation. However, the continued growth of the town of Witham to the east, also causes concern. The intention of the HPNDP is to resist coalescence and plan positively to retain separate identities and distinctiveness of the settlements. Development outside village envelopes including industrial uses will be restricted to those appropriate to the countryside, in order to protect and enhance the landscape character and biodiversity, geodiversity and amenity of the countryside. Open views and sites used for recreation that have been identified by the residents as being important will be protected and supported for future amenity and recreational use.

FORMER DANNATT’S QUARRY, PROPOSED COMMUNITY PARK A major attraction of the Parish for the residents is its rural location whilst being close to the road and rail networks, with green corridors, open spaces, countryside views and low housing density contributing to the overall appeal. It is this character that the community want to retain when considering any developments. The Landscape Character Assessment was commissioned by the Parish Council to identify areas of particular significance and to describe the environment of the Parish. This document stands in its own right to inform SPORTSMANS ARMS, NOUNSLEY. ACV DESIGNATED SEPTEMBER 2013 developers, BDC and other relevant stakeholders and is included in the evidence base for the Plan. 55 | P a g e HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC

ENVIRONMENT POLICY North of the A12, inserting a green wedge to the east of The Vineyards preserves the sense of an empty landscape which prevails across the swathe of farmland Key Issue: The community are very worried about the encroachment of the between the rail and road corridors, characterised by the same elevation, scale and nearest town, Witham and other surrounding settlements. They also want to rectangular arrangement. prevent the merging of Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley and to protect the A similar green wedge at the eastern end of this farmland will also prevent uniqueness and separation of these settlements. coalescence.

Objective: Three quarters of the respondents to the engagement exercise stated that it was  To prevent coalescence between Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley. either very important, or important that the gap between Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley be maintained. There was a strong feeling that the open countryside be  To prevent coalescence between Hatfield Peverel and Witham. kept so that there was a clear delineation between them.  To ensure that any new developments maintain the rural nature of both settlements of Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley by maintaining green wedges. HPE1 Supports: Main HPNDP Objective: 4 & 5 HPE1 Prevention of Coalescence HPNDP Policy: HPE2, HPE6 Non Statutory Action Plan No: A green wedge will be created that will preserve the open space between the Bio-diversity 1HEA built area of Hatfield Peverel and the hamlet of Nounsley. Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need:

Hatfield Peverel Landscape Character Assessment A similar green wedge will be created along the eastern development boundary Housing Survey of Hatfield Peverel and at the eastern boundary of the Parish with Woodend Farm Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley Character Assessment to avoid coalescence with Witham. (See map page 57)

Both of these areas will be treated as Green Belt

Justification: A high level of concern was expressed in the engagement activity that Witham and Hatfield Peverel will merge with one another. There are already well developed plans to extend Witham on the western side as part of BDC’s Strategic Growth Area. If there is development on the eastern side of the village boundary this starts to erode the gap between the two settlements where the open farmland landscape contributes to a sense of separation between Hatfield Peverel and Witham which are just 1.8km apart.

ENVIRONMENT POLICY o Where revisions to existing rights of way are necessary to accommodate planned development alternative routes should avoid the use of estate roads Key Issue: The community wishes to preserve and enhance the natural habitats and values them greatly. for the purpose wherever possible. Proposals that include appropriately designed and surfaced footpaths through landscaped and open areas will be Objectives: supported.  To protect and enhance biodiversity  To protect wildlife through safeguarding and enhancement of green corridors Justification: The countryside is rich in natural flora and fauna. The Landscape Character HPE2 Natural Environment & Biodiversity Assessment has identified a number of key local characteristics to be protected and Development should retain and enhance existing trees, hedgerows and habitats enhanced including; which are important for their historic, visual or biodiversity value unless the need o ancient or species-rich hedgerows, for, and the benefits of the development in that location clearly outweigh any loss. o ancient trees or trees of arboriculture value Any such loss will be appropriately mitigated. Mitigation measures should enable the preservation, restoration and re‐creation Strong support will be given to the retention of natural boundary treatments and of wildlife habitats, and the protection and recovery of priority species. the provision of new areas of natural planting and habitat as part of new developments. This will help to promote wildlife corridors and, where appropriate, There are three lanes, Terling Hall Road, Bumfords Lane, and Sportsmans Lane provide natural screening to help integrate development with existing built-up which have met the threshold for Protected Lane status. areas. Development should also: Residents have commented on the varied wildlife within the Parish and environs. This includes feral peacocks and hens in Nounsley, deer, kites, hedgehogs, bats etc. o Restrict planting on a development to locally native species. In a study on the Stonepath Meadow Site 2000 -2016 107 faunal species were o Protect the best and most versatile agricultural land. identified including various rare and some endangered species. Several of the birds are on the RSPB red list. o Have regard to and respect the character of the landscape and its sensitivity to change. HPE2 Supports; o Enhance the locally distinctive character of the landscape in accordance with HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 4, 5 HPNDP Policy: HPE1, HPE3, HPE4, HPE6, HPE7, HPE8 the Landscape Character Assessment. Non Statutory Action Plan No: Bio-diversity 1HEA, o Take account of the potential impacts of climate change and ensure the Footpaths 3HEA, protection and enhancement of the natural environment, habitats and Bridleways 5HEA biodiversity and geo-diversity of the District. Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Landscape Character Assessment o Proposals to develop a network of wildlife corridors alongside public rights of Stonepath Meadow Natural Habitat Study 2000 – 2016 way will be supported. 58 | P a g e HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC

ENVIRONMENT POLICY HPE3 Supports: HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 5 Key Issue: The community has identified open spaces that it values. Some of these HPNDP Policy: H01, HPE2, HPE4, HPE5 need protecting from development into the future. Non Statutory Aspirational Action Plan No. Objective: Bio-diversity 1HEA  To protect and improve identified green spaces to ensure their existence in Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: perpetuity for the benefit of the community and visitors. Landscape Character Assessment BDC Open Spaces Action Plan HPE3 Protection of Local Green Spaces Proposals for development which would result in the loss of the identified Local Green Spaces within this plan will not be permitted.

The identified areas are: o The Green o The Duck Pond

Justification: Designated Local Green Spaces (LGS) are identified and justified in the Appendix – Local Green Spaces page 97. These spaces have special significance for the Parish and have the status of Green Belt.

The Strutt Memorial Ground is included in LGS designation and is also the subject of a separate policy (HPE4) to enable limited associated development. The NPPF (Paras 76 to 78) clearly sets out the criteria for designation of a Local Green Space. “Local Green Space, which cannot be a large swathe of land, must be of particular importance and in reasonably close proximity to the local community and will be protected from development except under very special circumstances. “

ENVIRONMENT POLICY HPE4 Supports: HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 1, 5, 6 Key Issue: The community values the Strutt Memorial Ground (The Rec) as an open HPNDP Policy: H01, HPE2, HPE3, HPE5 space and wishes it be protected but to allow for projects that enhance the leisure Non Statutory Aspirational Action Plan No. use/experience of the area to be possible in the future. Village Hall 2CA Objective: Sports Facilities 9CA  To maintain and improve Strutt Memorial Ground for the benefit of the Parish Bio-diversity 1HEA Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: in perpetuity. Landscape Character Assessment,  To allow for limited buildings to be erected e.g. toilets; café/tea room changing BDC Open Spaces Action Plan facilities that will enhance the use of the area for the community.

HPE4 Strutt Memorial Ground

No building will be allowed on the Strutt Memorial Ground unless it is to provide for clearly identified and evidenced needs directly associated with the leisure use on the recreation area.

In all other respects it will be considered as Local Green Space (LGS)

Justification: The Strutt Memorial Ground acts as a “green lung” within the village. It is used extensively for recreational purposes including school children and families, joggers and dog walkers providing a safe area in the heart of the village. As it is located next to the Village Hall and is a large area within the centre of the village it is an ideal place for events. It is hoped that in the future more use can be made of this area. It can be both tranquil and vibrant at different times. Giving it LGS designation would allow limited provision of additional facilities and for the creative use of the site for the benefit of the community.

ENVIRONMENT POLICY In addition, HPPC are hoping to secure the old Dannatt’s quarry site to be run by a Community Interest Company (CIC) as a Community Park. Key Issue: The community values its recreation facilities and spaces. It wants to protect and expand them for community well-being. Various footpaths that lead to the surrounding countryside are highly valued and used frequently by residents. When asked to rank the importance of the different Objective: open spaces, the local footpaths came third highest. ECC has stated that they  To maintain, improve and develop recreation and sports facilities to meet the consider the footpaths to be ACV’s and therefore protected. diverse recreational needs of an expanding population. The open spaces and associated recreation facilities within the Parish contribute to  To protect green, open spaces not covered by the LGS designation. physical and mental health. It is important for overall wellbeing to maintain areas  To maintain/increase the network of footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways. for both exercise and peaceful relaxation. They also enhance a sense of belonging HPE5 Sport & Recreation Provision for individuals. Allotments fulfil both the above criteria as well as providing home grown produce Proposals for development which would result in the loss of any recreational and an enhanced area for nature. facilities will be permitted only in circumstances where a replacement facility of equal or enhanced quality will be provided. It is important to maintain these spaces to meet the diverse recreational needs of an expanding population as well as enhance the biodiversity and rural character of The provision of additional sports and recreation facilities will be encouraged. the village.

Support will be given to proposals that improve and extend the existing footpath HPE5 Supports: network and create a cycle path and bridleway network, allowing greater access to HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 1, 5, 6 new housing, the village centres, green spaces and the open countryside. HPNDP Policy: H01, HPE2, HPE4 Non Statutory Aspirational Action Plan No: The loss of existing footpaths and cycle paths will be resisted. Keith Bigden 3CA Play Areas 4CA The current allotment sites will be protected. Events for All 7CA Sports Facilities 9CA Justification: Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: The community feels that although there are some good facilities, in particular Landscape Character Assessment those identified by BDC and shown on the Recreation Facilities map on page 62. BDC Open Spaces Action Plan These could be expanded and improved to meet the recreation, health and wellbeing needs of the community in the future.

Facilities identified as needed were an outdoor gym, tennis courts, changing facilities and investigating greater use of waterways for recreational purposes.

ENVIRONMENT POLICY Church Road and Sportsman’s Lane. The location, characteristics and visual Key Issue: The community consider a number of views to be important. qualities of these views should be retained and enhanced to ensure the setting of Particularly those looking south from Stonepath Drive, and west from the cricket the southern fringes of the village” ground towards Danbury have important merit. There was support for the views looking east from the village. The Landscape Survey echoed this by stating: “the broad open views across arable farmland on Objective: the gently falling valley slopes, in which occasional glimpses towards the steep  To protect views and open spaces that are valued by the community and form ridge at Wickham Bishops are possible, are to be safeguarded. The stands of trees part of the landscape character. that fringe the fishing lakes/reservoirs within the open farmland landscape, punctuating these views, should be retained and enhanced through management HPE6 Protection of Important Views and new planting with species characteristic of the valley landscape of the River Blackwater”

The Plan seeks to protect and enhance the views identified by the community and The LCA makes reference to the views from outer areas of the Parish towards the in the Landscape Character Assessment. built up area as having a significance which could be affected by development.

As well as a recent competition, where people were encouraged to create and vote Any proposed development, or alterations to an area within these views, must on views taken of the Parish, the Residents Survey asked which views were enjoyed ensure their key features can continue to be enjoyed including distant buildings, by the residents. Both the photograph competition, and the Survey, came up with areas of landscape and open agricultural countryside. the views south and west towards Danbury as being the most aesthetically Justification: pleasing. Residents also felt that views to the north and east were important in accentuating the rural feel of the outer Parish around the built areas and that Although the land around the Parish is essentially flat, there are important views erosion of these by development within the Parish or from neighbouring of the surrounding countryside that residents are keen to protect. settlements could be threaten the landscape setting in those areas. See Table listing Important Views page 64 and maps and photos in Appendix:

Supporting Evidence for Important Views pages 98-101. HPE6 Supports: The Landscape Character Assessment states that: HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 4, 5 “the existing views in the valley landscape around the southern fringes of the HPNDP Policy: HO1, HPE2 village are framed by blocks of woodland and hedges associated with the valley Non Statutory Action Plan No: slopes and the stream corridor itself. Baddow Ridge is occasionally glimpsed in Bio-diversity 1HEA views from the valley slopes in the north of the character area, while the Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: impression of Hatfield Peverel in views from the south is limited to glimpses of Landscape Character Assessment, Photo Competition, Residents Survey properties nestling within a framework of mature vegetation in the vicinity of

Table Listing Important Views Supporting Evidence for Views Important to The Parish. (Selected as part of the Residents Survey October 15 and a Photo Competition July 15) Cross Referenced with Important Views Maps and Photos in Appendix pages 98 - 101 No. on Site Special Features Value to the Community Map 1 Scout Hut & Cricket Ground, footpaths, land View of the Chelmer Vale & rural Danbury – Little Baddow Ridge Accessed by many residents and views beyond beyond (National Trust). The view includes the Ter valley which is every day. framed by blocks of woodland and hedges associated with the valley slopes and the stream corridor itself. 2 Sportsmans Lane A Protected Lane with rural and semi-rural qualities, adjoining Accessed by hikers, dog walkers, historic parkland and a hamlet clustered around semi-rural pub cyclists, horse riders. with views across farmland and down to the Ter valley.

3 Nounsley Ford Undeveloped completely rural water feature. A key village feature known to all and accessed by many.

4 View from Upson’s Farm Shop footpath, A high-quality view of the Chelmer Vale & rural Danbury – Little Accessed by many from the looking southwest to Baddow Ridge Baddow Ridge beyond heavily used footpath.

5 Badgers Oak – Paigle Meadow Combines the view to Little Baddow with mature trees and lane down to view 3 (Nounsley Ford)

6 The River Ter Tranquil winding tributary to the Chelmer, mature trees. Good footpath access, used by many. Maintains wildlife corridor.

7 Crabbs Hill – Stonepath Drive & Land behind This important view is accessible by many residents every day. Good footpath access for village the William B View commended by CPRE in 2006. Documented biodiversity. and well used by walkers and dog walkers.

8 Area Between Wickham Bishops Road & Woodland and fishing lakes. Accessed by footpath users and Spring Lane – Area designated for Community fishermen. Area designated as Park ‘Community Park’. 9 Manor Road – Peverel Avenue area of Rural area at edge of built settlement. Some footpath access Nounsley 10 Ulting Road (from Upson’s Farm to southern Rural feel. Mature trees and hedgerows. Road used by residents of edge of the Parish). Nounsley to main roads. 11 The Vineyards & views towards Terling Hall Open farmland on northern edge of settlement Estate. 12 Views around Nounsley Semi-rural, lanes with cottages with large gardens Small rural hamlet, valued by residents 13 St. Andrews Church Tranquil historic buildings and churchyard. Historic core of the settlement 14 Views from the quiet lanes of the village High quality rural views of variously the Chelmer, Blackwater and Tranquil valley views from Ter Vales. outside the settlement area 15 Towards Terling from the railway bridge Open farmland with a mix of pasture and arable production, fields View for many from the train and enclosed by a network of hedgerows and trees along the course of station on their daily commute the River Ter, which link with blocks of woodland at the edge of the floodplain. 16 Towards Witham looking from Gleneagles Open fields with several man-made lakes from redundant gravel Valued as a green wedge and Way pits and vegetation around them. open buffer to the impact of development from Witham. Fished by recreational fishing clubs and individuals.

Cross Reference with Important Views Maps & Photos in Appendix pages 98 - 101

on the most recent assessment of risk from the Environment Agency. Please refer ENVIRONMENT POLICY to maps.environmentagency.gov.uk for up to date information. Key Issue: The community is concerned about development on areas prone to flooding. They also want the storm water management areas to be used to BDC will minimise exposure of people and property to the risks of flooding by enhance the area and encourage wildlife. following the national guidance laid out in NPPF / Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). Objectives: A sustainable drainage system (SUDS) is designed to reduce the potential impact of  To maintain awareness of areas liable to flooding and avoid the risks involved new and existing developments with respect to surface water drainage discharges. in building there. It should be used wherever possible to reduce problems with increased flash  To ensure that Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) are used to flooding after sudden rain, promote groundwater recharge, enhance biodiversity improve the area accompanying development. and provide amenity benefit, unless, following an adequate assessment, soil  To direct development to the lowest areas of flood risk and to ensure conditions and/or engineering feasibility dictate otherwise. development does not exacerbate flooding. HPE7 Flooding & SUDS Any proposed development will include mitigation measures against future risk to HPE7 Supports properties, residents and wildlife from flash flooding and by keeping development HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 5, 8 away from areas prone to flooding. HPND Policy: HPE2, HO1 Non Statutory Action Plan No: The use of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) will be expected where an Bio-diversity 1HEA engineering and ground assessment indicates feasibility. Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Engagement and Resident Survey Where a Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) is proposed consideration of the site and the positive benefits it could have for the environment should be demonstrated in the planning application. Justification: There are two rivers that run through the Parish, the Ter and the Chelmer. Both are prone to breaching their banks. All development proposals need to take account of the potential impacts of climate change and ensure the protection and enhancement of the natural environment, habitats, biodiversity and geo-diversity of the district.

The map Environment and Parish Features on page 17 shows the areas in danger of being flooded at the time this document was produced. Advice should be sought

ENVIRONMENT POLICY to continue to evolve and this heritage should not be lost in an effort to meet local Key Issue: Hatfield Peverel has a long history and its links to that heritage should housing need. be protected whilst allowing the Parish to move forward. There are a number of potential sites of archaeological interest throughout the Objectives: Parish as identified by ECC and illustrated on the map on page 68. Developers may be required to conduct an archaeological survey as part of the planning process.  To protect heritage assets of significance  To identify areas, features and buildings which contribute to the character of Other assets are well documented in the BDC publication - Braintree District the Parish and need protection and maintenance. Historic Environment Characterisation Project 2010. HPE8 Heritage English Heritage and CABE's ‘Building in Context Toolkit’ provides information on Any development will enable the conservation and sustainability of the historic heritage and design issues. Its purpose is to stimulate a high standard of design environment to maximise the wider social, cultural, economic and environmental when development takes place in historically sensitive areas. benefits such conservation can bring while developing opportunities to draw on the contribution made by the historic environment to the local character. There are a number Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s) in the Parish (see map page 68) and the community need to identify significant trees that should be considered An appropriate assessment of the significance of a heritage asset in the Parish, the for further orders to protect the rural identity of the Parish. impact of a development on it and how such development could conserve and enhance it will need to be documented in the planning application following It can be prohibitively expensive to maintain /restore heritage assets and many guidance from relevant experts and using the Building in Context Toolkit (English areas have found creative uses for these sites and/or surroundings to make them Heritage) self-supporting e.g. parkland / buildings for events or ceremonies; boutique shops; gardens; café / tea room etc. Where it can be demonstrated no harm will come to Developers will be expected to respect these areas and buildings, whatever their the asset these solutions will be considered in order to stop them falling into state of repair, and to ensure no harm comes to them as a result of their plans. This disrepair. will include the setting of the asset.

The Parish will be open and receptive to innovative but sensitive uses of a heritage HPE8 Supports site or older building in order to support its conservation, restoration and upkeep. HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 5 Justification: HPNDP Policy: HPE1, HPE2, HPE4, HPE6, HO1 The Government’s NPPF provides the following description of heritage assets - a Non Statutory Action Plan No: building, monument, site, place, area or landscape identified as having a degree of Community Assets 5CA significance meriting consideration in planning decisions, because of its heritage Bio-diversity 1HEA interest. Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: The NPPF provides that there should be a positive strategy for the conservation Engagement and Resident Survey and enjoyment of the historic environment. The Parish has developed alongside the Roman Road to the capital and there were possibly earlier settlements. As a result of its position on a thoroughfare it is likely 67 | P a g e HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC Map of Historic Features

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICIES For a community to thrive and be sustainable it is imperative that those living within it can easily access various modes of transport, without being limited to private means. Providing different travel options enables full participation in employment, educational and social opportunities for all ages. Until the pattern of private car use is modified there will be a need for effective parking facilities.

Growth should not prevent children living in the Parish attending local schools or mean them travelling long distances to education establishments. Education should not just be considered for the young.

The delivery of healthcare facilities may change considerably over the coming years as government policy evolves. The need for a growing population to have access to good healthcare will not RIDE FOR HELEN, ANNUAL EVENT FOR HELEN ROLLASON change and it is important that these facilities are protected, enhanced and progress in the light of technological advances

wherever practicable. It is important that the village of 2033 has good facilities and infrastructure to support all sections of its community but it is Community well-being will be fostered by ensuring there are probably the area of the Plan that is most liable to require review in inclusive and accessible multi-purpose hubs in both Hatfield Peverel the light of changes in technology and government policy within the and Nounsley which increase the sense of belonging and ownership Plan lifetime. by the local community. The provision of a vibrant core to the village and the retention of open spaces for recreation can help to mitigate Road issues and parking are two of the most highlighted challenges the negative effects of isolation experienced by all sections of the to the Parish today. Transport, education and health need an population. integrated approach if they are to meet the needs of the Parish When encouraging people to stay locally for work it is important that during the Plan period and the HPNDP supports this through its good facilities for social interaction are provided in order that people policies and Non Planning Action Plan. do not become isolated potentially leading to mental health issues.

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY Developments will be required to foster ‘shared spaces’ or ‘living streets’ which reduce both the speed and dominance of motorised transport. This Key Issue: The community want improved footpath, cycling and public can be achieved by removing the need for unnecessary street furniture or transport opportunities to access employment, amenities and recreation road markings and introducing the use of specific materials and a speed in order to reduce over-reliance on private cars. limit of 20 mph. Objective: Public Rights of Way, footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes will be  To support, promote and encourage alternative travel options. protected and maintained by the appropriate authority and not diverted  To encourage more sustainable modes of transport, by improved without approval of the Parish Council. connectivity, providing links to public transport and better walk and cycle infrastructure (including safe storage). Justification:  To reduce traffic and parking issues. The reliance on cars and the restrictive street pattern in the village means a viable alternative to private car use has to found and promoted. The  To ensure streets are designed to be places rather than just corridors village will become gridlocked if this does not happen. However, there are for traffic. not sufficient safe routes at present and there are no dedicated cycle T1 Sustainable Modes of Transport routes or bridleways. These policies assist the use of bus and train services New development must provide appropriate safe pedestrian and cycle which the community would like to see maintained and enhanced. routes to public transport hubs including bus stops and the railway station and also to recreational, educational and local shopping amenities. These In addition being able to walk and cycle safely and easily vastly improves should link to other local and national networks. the quality of life and fitness of the community. For older people physical exercise is beneficial and contributes to maintaining their independence. Increased secure cycle parking will be provided at the railway station and at local amenities including schools to encourage residents to use cycles It is essential we make our streets safer and more welcoming for all instead of their cars when travelling within the Parish pedestrians and especially for children. Through designing ‘shared spaces’ Any new parking areas should provide secure covered cycle bays or and removing unnecessary clutter and street furniture all users will feel storage. that, taking due care, they can move through a space freely and with confidence. Access for all standards will ensure people with disabilities are Access for all should be the standard. Travel options/facilities should enabled and empowered to mobilise within the community. These consider the needs of those with mobility problems and visual impairment standards also enable people with buggies and mobility scooters to move e.g. dropped kerbs, textured surfaces. Where possible, shared use cycle more freely. ways/footpaths should be provided. This will also meet the needs of T1 Supports: HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 5, 6. HPNDP Policy: HPE2, HO1 parents with pushchairs and people in wheelchair where there is a Non Statutory Action Plan No: 3HEA, 5HEA, 1TA, 2TA, 4TA, 5TA, 6TA, 7TA, requirement for additional space. 8TA Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Community Engagement Comments, BDC Open Spaces Action Plan

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY struggles to cope with the high level of HGV traffic. There are a number of hazard points on these roads, as shown on the map Page 72 and analysed Key Issue: The impact of traffic on the movement of residents within the in the Appendix page 102 – 103 Traffic Hazards listing. Parish is a constant cause of concern and highlighted frequently at planning and other meetings. Closure of the A12 following accidents and for maintenance exacerbates the situation and can cause gridlock which affects The Street, Maldon Road Objective: and Church Road. Major road improvements e.g. to the A12 could further affect the village.  To manage and mitigate adverse effects of development on the roads of the Parish There are also developments in the Maldon District Council area which if passed will impact on the local road infrastructure.  To ensure speed limits, traffic control and safety measures are put in place and rigorously enforced within the Parish while construction is It is expected that there will partnership working with local authorities, underway. relevant utilities and Highways Agencies to ensure safety, reduce pollution T2 Transport Considerations from queuing cars and create free flow of traffic.

Development proposals that would generate a significant amount of T2 Supports: movement or would potentially affect a known and evidenced traffic HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 1, 6, 8 hazard must be supported by a Transport Statement or Assessment as HPNDP Policy: ECN1, ECN6, HPE2, H01 appropriate. The Statement or Assessment will set out details of the Non Statutory Action Plan No: transport issues relating to the development including the measures to be Railway 2TA, taken to deal with the anticipated transport impacts of the scheme and to Road Safety 3TA, take any opportunities as appropriate for improving the pedestrian and Collaborative Transport Projects 4TA, cycle connectivity. Car parking 5TA, A12 Road 7TA Justification: Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Development within the Parish needs to avoid increased local traffic adding Community Engagement Comments, Speed Watch Group, Traffic Hazards to existing problems. Listing Traffic flows through the village are consistently high particularly in peak hours as it is a thoroughfare. The main road network being narrow

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY o The use of tandem parking on properties or large parking courts to the front part of developments will be discouraged. Key Issue: Parking within the village is of particular concern to the community including commuter parking on residential streets, access to o The road layout should use quality surface materials, to restrict on healthcare care facilities, and general lack of availability of parking. street parking to a limited number of on-street parking bays. Objective: o Where garages are provided they must be large enough to be useable,  To retain and increase public parking areas in the village particularly in be designed to reflect the style of the house they serve and set back the vicinity of important community facilities. from the street frontage.  To ensure adequate parking is provided within the site perimeter for o Any signage associated with enforcing a parking restrictions scheme all new developments. must be unobtrusive whilst effective and have respect to the amenity  To ensure parking does not over dominate the design of new of the development. developments. General Public Parking:  To discourage on-street parking by commuters within residential o When proposals for development and planning applications are being development by providing adequate affordable parking for the railway considered opportunities to provide public car parking near to station. community services will be identified, and appropriate planning  To enable easy parking close to healthcare facilities. conditions or agreements made to ensure facilities are delivered.  To address the trend of developers to provide limited parking and o turning circles within developments. Any existing public parking area e.g. Railway Station, Hadfelda Square will be retained unless an equal or improved facility is provided nearby.  To maintain free flow of traffic. P1 Parking Provision o Proposals that improve parking facilities and provide and enhance safe and suitable access to the train station will be supported. Any new residential developments must provide: o Business parking: Require business developments to provide off road o Off street parking for each dwelling with provision for deliveries and parking for customers, deliveries and staff. services, guests, healthcare personnel i.e. patient transport pick up/drop and other transient visitors. This would be a minimum of 2 per dwelling. Continued on next page. o The street layout within new developments will be designed to create a shared space for both pedestrians and vehicle users. There should not be the impression of an over dominance of vehicles within the development.

P1 Parking Provision Continued… becomes less dominant in our society. When the update is produced it will be checked to ensure it meets the requirements of the village as well.

Justification: Many new development proposals do not show sufficient parking for the The Parish is both a thoroughfare and a transport link as it is situated close new residents and their visitors or delivery vehicles. Failure to provide for to the A12 and has a station for the mainline railway linking London and this causes additional parking in the surrounding roads, inconvenience to the east coast. This causes high traffic flow and demand for parking at residents and obstruction to traffic flow which compounds the existing certain times of the day. The Street and Maldon Road are both narrow problems. roads and any parking cause’s blockages and presents safety issues. Parking places are limited for shops and businesses along these roads and P1 Supports: therefore it is an issue that the community feel needs addressing HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 1, 6, 7, 8 strategically. HPNDP Policy: ECN1, ECN7, T1, T2, EDP2, HO1 There has been high volume of commuter parking in residential streets due Non Statutory Action Plan No: partly to the cost of the Railway Station Car Park, causing inconvenience GP Surgery 1PHA, Car Parking 5TA and stress to local people. There is a desire to find good solutions to this Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: problem through planning or non planning measures. Adequate parking provision including visitor/delivery spaces within the perimeter of all new housing is considered to be an essential requirement. New developments need to address the full range of vehicle movements required to deliver services, including emergency services, refuse collections and postal services and prevent vehicles impacting surrounding roads with overflow parking. This can cause inconvenience to residents and obstruction to traffic flow which compounds the existing traffic problems. There have been problems with parking to access healthcare facilities. Staff and patients have reported that they frequently find it difficult to park within the vicinity of the Surgery as parking was restricted in the roads outside it due to an increase in commuter parking. BDC have adopted the Essex Partnership Parking Standards (in the process of being updated) which are considered to be acceptable for new developments within the Parish at the time of writing. Going forward these should be required as a minimum until such time as individual car use

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY P2 Supports: HPNDP Main Objective: 6 Key Issue: The Parish does not currently have a public electric vehicle HPNDP Policy: HO1 charging point. Non Statutory Action Plan No: Objectives: Car Parking 5TA Air Quality 6TA  To provide charging facilities for electric vehicles. Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need:  To provide for the anticipated increase use of eco -friendly vehicles. Comments from Engagement Workshops

P2 Electric Charging Point Provision

New public car parking provision should include charging points as standard. The provision of charging points in existing public car parks will be encouraged and supported.

New developments will show that they have made or have the potential to have provision for electric vehicle charging for each dwelling.

New developments should include provision of a public charging point/s in communal parking areas.

Justification: The trend away from fossil fuelled vehicles gives rise to the need for charging points for hybrid or all electric vehicles.

In order to encourage and support sustainable modes of travel it is important that charging arrangements are widely available.

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY Lifelong learning can be delivered in many different ways and provides a useful social function promoting wellbeing and mental health. It can also Key Issue: The community values having local schools and nurseries and is assist with change of employment direction and other lifestyle changes. concerned provision continues within the villages. It also wants to Providing the facilities locally facilitates uptake. encourage lifelong learning opportunities within the Parish. Objectives:  To facilitate a safe and sustainable schooling provision which can EDP1 Supports: provide places for all early years and primary age children within the HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 6, 7, 8 HPNDP Policy: EDP1, HO1 priority admission area. Non Statutory Action Plan No:  To promote education facilities for all ages. Infant & Primary Schools 1 EDA Secondary & Further Education 2EDA EDP1 Education for All Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Facilities that will provide education facilities for all ages within the Parish Environmental Impact Study will be encouraged. BDC Open Spaces Action Plan

Should there be consideration that local schools move to Academy or other administrative status and this creates the opportunity for extension, rebuilding of the current site, or relocation then the Governing Bodies of the existing schools and the parents and other relevant organisations at the time have to be fully involved in the due process of change at all stages. Justification: There are various factors¸ including the “sibling rule”, which mean that a number of children come from further afield to the local school. This is leading to children within the local priority area being unable to take up places. There is need for an increase in places. At present ECC have said that they have no plans to expand local schools, however with the possible move to Academy status or other similar status during the plan period this may provide an opportunity for reviewing the options to increase capacity which could include development.

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY Encouraging families to walk to school through the enhancement and Key Issue: There are problems in the vicinity of the schools caused by proper maintenance of existing walking routes and the creation of parking and children being dropped off. There need to be safe ways to appropriate paths from any new development site will reduce some of the access the schools. parking issues around the schools. Utilising parking spaces at the Village Objectives: Hall and St Andrew’s Church more effectively could also assist.  To ensure that routes to schools are safe for families. The ECC’s Statement of Education Policy August 2015 states the legal  To reduce the impact of traffic congestion around the school definition of an available walking route is a route along which, environment and beyond by encouraging families to use these routes. accompanied as necessary, a child can walk with reasonable safety to school. A parent has a right to challenge the availability of such a route.  To reduce car journeys to secondary schools.

With the large housing developments occurring in Chelmsford, Witham EPD2 Safe Routes to School and Maldon and school places being allocated on home to school distance the Hatfield Peverel secondary school children could find themselves very Where developers are providing housing suitable for families they will be seriously disadvantaged as housing increases and infrastructure, including required to show how children will safely access schools from the schools seriously lags behind. development this will include footpaths, cycling routes and access to buses and trains for secondary schools children. This will be within a three mile The cost of sending children further afield possibly to Colchester, Braintree, radius from the development for walking and cycling routes. Coggeshall or Brentwood is a serious burden. In the meantime there is a continuing downward trend for government provision of school transport Where any new pathways or pedestrian crossings are required in relation which forces an increase in the use of cars as the Parish is not well served to accessing the schools these should be funded by the developers of new by conveniently timed buses and trains. This in turn causes, and will housing. exacerbate, further gridlock adding to the morning and evening rush hour problems identified in the transport section. Justification: EDP2 Supports: A safe and sustainable schooling provision should provide places for all HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 5, 6, 7 Early Years and Primary age children within the priority admission area HPNDP Policy: HPE2, T1, HO1 which as a consequence reduces the impact of traffic congestion around Non Statutory Action Plan No: the school environment. Where children have to be transported from Cycling 1TA outside the area to the local school and vice versa there is a potential Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: impact on the environment, their health, safety and wellbeing as well as Environmental Impact Study the overloaded road infrastructure. BDC Open Spaces Action Plan

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY Over the Plan period there is the potential for significant change in the provision and funding of healthcare facilities. This policy seeks to ensure Key Issue: The community values the services provided by the surgery and that positive benefits from these changes are achieved for the residents of pharmacy in the village but is concerned about the impact of new the Parish. development on their ability to cope. Objective: PHC1 Supports: HPNDP Main Policy Objective: 7, 8  To support the Parish health care facilities. HPNDP Policy: HO1 Non Statutory Action Plan No:  To encourage facilities for promotion of mental health. Village Hall 2CA PHC1 Health & Wellbeing Events for All 7CA GP Surgery 1PHA Loss or degradation of healthcare services will be resisted and new facilities Pharmacy 2PHA will be encouraged. Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Community Engagement Comments Where provision of expanded health care facilities is identified as required BDC Open Spaces Action Plan arising from a new development these should be operational before the BDC Open Spaces Action Plan first house is occupied.

The provision of new facilities for the provision of physical and mental healthcare services will be supported. Justification: The healthcare facilities are of utmost importance to residents and it is strongly desired that the current levels of service are maintained and improved as demands increase over time. With the existing Surgery facilities at capacity the impact of housing development on population numbers will need to be managed so as not to diminish the service. This will require collaboration between developers, planners, other stakeholders the Surgery and the Health Authorities. The community wants to see the Surgery in the Parish still thriving in 2033 and serving the local population with at least the same facilities if not expanded.

FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY Justification: The Parish Council owns and manages a burial ground adjacent to St Key Issue: The current graveyard is reaching capacity and has limited Andrew Churchyard which is nearing capacity. The land was purchased for facilities. Residents wish to have access to local burial sites for deceased this purpose in 1954. It is freehold and comprises approximately 1 acre. family members. There is currently space for 2 years if busy or 4 years if quiet. Additional Objectives: space needs to be provided in order for the Parish Council to meet future  To ensure that there are sufficient burial plots available to meet future requirements. needs.  To provide a variety of options e.g. standard plots; Interment or There are limited facilities at the current site for disposal of dead flowers scattering of ashes; woodland burial. and vegetation and other non-recyclable refuse. Addressing this for a new site will make it more viable.  To provide facilities at the site e.g. for recycling of waste vegetation,

water and seating. There is a growing trend for alternative styles of funeral and the needs of  Ensure there is adequate access and parking a multicultural society must be taken into consideration increasingly over

the Plan period. HPG1 Burial Ground The Parish Council will look to acquire land to meet the burial needs of A site which gives options for woodland burial would provide more choice families with a village connection to the Parish for the foreseeable future. for families and could be an additional wildlife area and green space with seating etc. Additional tree planting landscaping should be part of the site Areas for development which can provide land for woodland burial will be layout regardless of style. considered as part of a developer contribution. HPG1 Supports: How people will access the site must be planned for. HPNDP Main Objective: 5, 8 HPNDP Policy: HPE2 The disposal of recyclable and non-recyclable waste and provision of a Non Planning Action Plan No: water supply must be provided for on site. Parking 5TA Bio-diversity 1HEA The impact on residents in the vicinity of the site must be considered and Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: mitigated where appropriate with screening etc. Community Engagement Comments BDC Open Spaces Action Plan The style of site e.g. lawn versus traditional headstone and kerb layout should be considered in the light of ongoing cost and maintenance.

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY infrastructure. To mitigate these demands, developer contributions will Key Issue: Many of the issues raised by the community are non-planning be sought to ensure the Parish is a thriving sustainable community. but are important to resolve. Using developer contributions, financial or The requirements of the community will change over the Plan period which facility provision can assist in meeting these needs. is why the list of possible projects needs to be kept up to date and added to by the residents. It will be held by the Parish Council who will oversee Objectives: the review.  To ensure that where there is support available as the result of a The current priorities include in no particular order: developer contribution, financial or in kind (Section 106 Agreement/ o Work hubs or multi-purpose rooms for community use Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)) it is used for the greatest benefit o Sports equipment/facilities for health and wellbeing of the Parish. o Providing land for sport and leisure facilities HPD1 Developer Contribution o Alternative/additional parking for the railway station Any planning applications for new development within the Plan Area must o Cycle stores at railway station and parking areas demonstrate how they can contribute towards the delivery of community o Improved public transport and parking development. This may be through contributions via a Section 106 o Traffic calming measures Agreement or through payment of any future CIL. o Health care provision o Burial ground provision Provision towards community development, either through direct o Creating/enhancing the network of Public Rights of Way provision of new facilities or through financial contributions, will be o Safe cycle routes expected from all development subject to the guidance set out in the o New pathways required in relation to safe journeys to schools National Planning Policy Framework including the ability for development o Pedestrian crossings to be delivered viably. o Providing land for community allotments o Cafe/tea room Any contribution secured as a result of development within the Plan Area o Toilets shall be prioritised towards the delivery of targeted community objectives o Outdoor gym wherever possible. If any unilateral undertaking is proposed to directly o Motocross circuit deliver any of the Parish Council objectives, the acceptability of any scheme o must first be agreed in writing by the Parish Council. Otherwise, it is HPD1 Supports: HPNDP Main Objective: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7. intended that the Parish Council will prioritise any general financial HPNDP Policy: ECN3, ECN4, ECN7, ECN8, HPE2, HPE5, HPE8, T1, P1, HO1. contribution towards provision of a specific project. Non Planning Action Plan No: 1CA, 2CA, 3CA, 4CA, 6CA, 8CA, 9CA, 1ECA, 2ECA, 3ECA,1HEA, 2HEA, 3HEA, 4HEA, 5HEA, 1PHA, 1TA, 2TA, 3TA, 4TA, Justification: 5TA, 8TA New homes and developments will bring additional demands on services Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Community such as healthcare and education, community facilities, utilities and Engagement Comments, Residents and Business Surveys

Large, high density developments are regarded as detracting from the rural nature of the Parish. Should such developments become unavoidable it is HOUSING POLICIES felt important that they are controlled by these policies in order to ensure that they are properly integrated into the rest of the Parish.

The HPNDP seeks to ensure that any site allocated for residential development will require the developer to engage with the community and present their proposals of layout, house types and associated infrastructure that maintains the historic and rural character of the Parish prior to the submission of a planning application. To be considered acceptable the submitted scheme will need to demonstrate that it meets the specific policies within the NDP.

CHURCH ROAD The Housing policies seek to ensure that any new housing developments are of good quality and design, add to the existing characteristics of the Parish and meet the needs of the community. This will be delivered through detailed policies covering key features such as the design, type, tenure and density of any new housing developments, provision of associated infrastructure and parking standards which create safe communities where people wish to live and visit.

The HPNDP will not allocate specific land for housing development. This will THE GREEN, HATIFIELD PEVEREL be addressed through the production of the BDC’s new Local Plan and its supporting Site Allocations Document.

HOUSING POLICY o Good connection and permeability – short, safe and direct routes for pedestrians, wheelchair users, cyclists and mobility scooters connecting Key Issue: Concern that new developments would detract from the rural nature of Parish Smaller, creatively designed developments, with less impact are preferred through the development to the rest of the village. over larger sites. o The changing needs and lifestyles of the population have been considered, building to Lifetime Homes Standard (see Glossary) in accordance with current Objective: national guidance.  To ensure the development of new homes or extension of existing o Innovation to achieve low carbon sustainable design that meets the BREEAM developments adds to or maintains the rural nature of the Parish Quality Mark Standard will be encouraged (see Glossary).  To create safe, well designed and easily accessible places to live. o New development will be encouraged to adopt a ‘fabric first’ approach to reduce energy demand and provide energy in the most cost effective way. HO1 Design of New Developments o Creation of shared spaces for all users, alternatives to the car and streets that This applies to all development whether it is a new site or an addition to an encourage low speeds. The use of high quality surface materials would be existing development. expected in order to help with marking out parking areas and shared spaces. The Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley Character Assessment along with Building for o The provision of a well-designed landscaping scheme to soften the impact of Life 12 and the Essex Design Guide should inform the design of new proposals. the development, provide new wildlife habitats and enable cohesion with the New residential developments will be considered appropriate if they can existing settlements. demonstrate that the following have been addressed within the proposal: o Careful consideration should be given to the materials used in marking o Provision of a mix of housing types for a socially inclusive community. boundaries on those plots bordering the public realm for visual appearance, o Density of development must have regard to that within the immediate and safety and security. surrounding area. Where there may be an impact on the natural environment o Allow the efficient functioning of the BDC waste and recycling scheme with a lower density may be considered acceptable or a higher density where the convenient, well screened storage space for bins and recycling. design is both innovative and of a high standard. o Provision of new facilities incorporated into the scheme or through developer o Layout, height and overall elevation design should be in harmony with the contribution should be available for use by the general public. character and appearance of the surrounding area, including views into and out of the site. Materials should reflect the development’s context. o Developments should be for small numbers of houses of about 10 to 30 houses Continued on next page... or bungalows. On developments of 10 or more mixed housing types at least 1

wheelchair unit will be provided per 10 dwellings. (e.g. 27 dwellings = 2 units).

HO1 Design of New Developments Continued “Local planning authorities should take account of evidence that demonstrates a clear need for housing for people with specific housing needs and plan to meet this Justification: need.”8 The two main settlements of Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley within the Parish, have a distinctive character which is worthy of protection. The community is committed Lifetime Homes and Building for Life 12 (see Glossary) also give clear guidance for to both maintaining and enhancing the quality of the environment. meeting these needs.

Any new development for housing will be expected to make a positive contribution StatNav figures show there are just 12 specialist older person and 13 one bed to the character of both these settlements and be of a high design quality including bungalow housing association homes in Hatfield Peverel Parish. Small bungalows the creation of places, streets and spaces where people want to live. They must be rarely appear for sale on the open market leaving the older population no option places that are visually attractive, safe, functional, accessible and inclusive. other than to stay in their larger family homes or move out of the parish. The The design of new developments can impact on the character of an area. It is community expressed a strong desire to stay in the parish so we need to provide therefore important that, should there be any development resulting in additions suitable housing for them.9 and alterations to the existing village envelope they respect the existing area and reflect the village feel of the Parish to ensure cohesion with neighbouring HO1 Supports: settlements. HPNDP Main Objective: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 New housing should be well integrated into the built area, avoiding a single large HPNDP Policy: ECN3, ECN4, HPE1, HPE2, HPE5, HPE6, T1, PHC1, HO2, HO3, HO4, development that is perceived as a separate place. This will ensure that residents HO5 in the new homes feel integrated with the existing community. Non Statutory Action Plan No: Car parking 5TA Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Where it is proposed to add to an existing development it is important that the Hatfield Peverel & Nounsley Character Assessment. same criteria are applied to ensure quality of design, permeability and connectivity. Comments from the Engagement Events The living experience of both existing and incoming residents could be enhanced by good design and it can be an opportunity to provide improved amenities.

The effects of changing needs and lifestyles can be mitigated through good initial property design ensuring adaptations for future needs are easily accommodated.

8 Paragraph: 005 Reference ID: 56-005-20150327 9 https://www.braintree.gov.uk/housingstatnav/downloads/file/325/Hatfield Peverel http://planningguidance.communities.gov.uk/blog/guidance/housing-optional-technical- key_housing_needs_statistics_2015 standards/accessibility-and-wheelchair-housing-standards/

HOUSING POLICY Extended families staying within the local area enables them to share caring responsibilities for both young and older members thus helping to preserve Key Issue: There is a need for more housing options suitable for the older communities. population. A study conducted by Oxford Brookes University in 2014 showed the motives for Objective: people moving into specialist housing were a need for more appropriate housing,  To provide housing that enables owner occupiers to downsize to smaller, easily not to be a burden to family and to remain independent. This would indicate that managed properties, near to services and facilities enabling independent living. the choice to move into specialist housing was a considered decision and not one of necessity due to ill health. HO2 Retirement Housing Home Builders Federation published data in 2012 stating by 2033 60% of new Proposals for owner occupier retirement housing that respects and enhances the household growth by will be those aged over 65. In February 2012, a YouGov poll character of the parish will be considered appropriate providing they can meet the for Shelter said that 33% of people over 55 are interested in specialist housing for following criteria: older people, which equates to more than 6 million people”. o The development must provide an appropriate landscaping scheme which incorporates acceptably designed outside communal amenity areas for “If communities are to work for today’s and tomorrow’s older populations, occupiers of the development whilst protecting the amenity of neighbouring planners must focus on how we can ensure that our communities are places that residents. deliver much more than the basics.” (David Sinclair and Jessica Watson ‘Making our Communities Ready for Ageing - a call to action’).” o Accessibility – unobstructed safe footpaths to cater for mobility scooters and

wheelchairs. Easy access to public transport options. Within 10 minutes slow HO2 Supports: walking pace to communal facilities such as Doctor’s Surgery, Library and food HPNDP Main Objective: 1, 8 shops. HPNDP Policy: PHC1, HO1, HO4, HO5 o All accommodation must be suitable for wheelchair users. Non Statutory Action Plan No: o Properties should be built to Lifetime Homes Standards Car parking 5TA Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Justification: Hatfield Peverel & Nounsley Character Assessment Comments from the Engagement Events Better options for older households would encourage downsizing to be viewed more positively by older people. Developments need to be in the right location, near shops, services and transport links and where residents wish to live. Limiting downsizing opportunities keeps larger properties out of the market. This makes it difficult for people to meet changing requirements at different life stages. Our community wishes new developments to provide a number of smaller bungalows suitable for our ageing population so they can stay locally where their families, social connections and familiar facilities exist. 84 | P a g e HPNDP SEA VERSION © 2016 HPPC

HOUSING POLICY Justification: Key Issue: The lack of affordable housing (see Glossary) in the village is resulting Lack of affordable houses for rent or market purchase by residents wishing to in younger people having to live with parents or move out of the area. remain in the village reduces family support groups for caring responsibilities. Figures from StatNav show that the average number of lets of housing association Objectives: homes in a year is low for Hatfield Peverel demonstrating that when people are  Ensure that new housing developments provide a number of affordable houses provided with a housing association property they tend to stay in it. The demand for more affordable homes is further underlined by the number of bids that occur which would be available to local people reducing the number of “hidden on properties when they become available; StatNav data shows an average of 133 households”. bids for one 2 bed house during 2009 and 2014. These would include those from HO3 Affordable Housing households without a local connection, which strengthens the case to ensure any Any residential development over 5 dwellings will be expected to provide 40% new affordable housing provided in the Parish secures first occupation for people affordable homes. Exception may be made to the above 40% figure if the % with a local connection. The BDC Strategic Housing Market assessment (SHMA) shortfall is satisfied through the provision of bungalows/single storey dwellings quotes peoples’ reasons for wanting an affordable home was to be nearer family within the development and such shortfall shall be compliant with Policy HO2. and employment. This approach also applies to new build market housing to Housing type should reflect that identified as being required by applicants with a ensure that housing is provided for local people and their families wishing to local connection on the Housing Register. remain in the village and not lost to speculative purchasers. In order to promote social inclusion the affordable housing provision must be integrated within the market housing and not located on the periphery of the Based on the district figures from the BDC SHMA (65% of those requiring development. Affordable Housing wished to rent from a Registered Provider (RP) and 35% desired Tenure will be on an 80/20 split of rented and intermediate housing, unless it can shared ownership through RP intermediate housing), it is recommended the NDP be demonstrated that the ratios should be adjusted to meet local demand. policy on affordable housing requires a split of types of affordable housing. First occupation of any dwelling will be specifically for people with a local The RCCE Housing Needs Survey in March 2015 identified there was a housing need connection to the parish of Hatfield Peverel. This requirement will form part of the within the community; however the ability to secure a property on the open Section 106 Agreement. market in Hatfield Peverel was limited due to affordability of house prices in the Local connection is defined by: Parish. A suitable split for affordable housing in the Parish should therefore be set o Have lived in the parish for 5 years of the last 8 years. And / or at a higher rate to the district at 80:20 split between rented and intermediate to take account of the apparent limited capacity to secure lending. o Have immediate family (parents, children, siblings) that have lived in the parish

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HOUSING POLICY Justification: Gardens are important for many reasons especially for health and mental well- Key Issue: Residents are concerned that there is trend to smaller gardens being: access to fresh air; a safe place for families to play; a place for tranquillity and private areas leading to increased density of building and decreased and relaxation; exercise; gardening and growing food; wildlife habitats; education amenity. and outside living space.

Objective: The village is valued for its rural setting. Historically many of the properties have  To prevent over development of an area affecting the environment of had large gardens which contribute to the feeling of openness. Not everyone wants a large garden but high density build with small amenity spaces gives rise to a the village and the wellbeing of the resident. cramped and closed environment.

The Essex Design Guide has recommended minimum garden sizes of 100m2 as a HO4 Minimum Garden Sizes requirement for most new house types since 1973. This size has been found to Houses when built will have a minimum private garden size of 100m2. Exceptions provide an acceptable and workable minimum standard to accommodate most to this requirement will be: household activities and offer an area associated with the property for private relaxation space. o One and two bedroom dwellings – a minimum private garden area of 50m2 will

be required providing the second bedroom is not of a size that would allow BDC relies on the Essex Design Guide to inform its policies on minimum garden sub-division into two rooms. sizes, however within the guide is also a reference to private amenity space which o Three bed terrace dwellings – private gardens shall be a minimum depth of 2.5 allows for a smaller area to be provided for new dwellings. This reduced provision x the width of the house (except where the provision exceeds the 100m2) to a has recently led to the approval of a housing scheme with less than desirable minimum private garden size of 50m2. amenity area which the community have voiced they do not wish to see repeated in the village. o For flats and apartments - minimum balcony area of 5m2 with a similar size private area for the ground floor dwelling and a communal area for all to be a HO4 Supports: high specification design hard and soft landscaped garden area of 25m2 per flat HPNDP Main Objective: 5, 8 or apartment. HPNDP Policy: HPE2, PHC1, HO1, HO2, HO3 Non Statutory Action Plan No: Village Identity 8CA Bio-diversity 1HEA Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley Character Assessment Comments from the Engagement Events

HOUSING POLICY HO5 Supports: HPNDP Main Objective: 5, 6, 8 Key Issue: Residents want to continue to live in and move around the Parish safely. HPNDP Policy: EDP2, PCH1

Non Statutory Action Plan No: Objective: Lamp Standards 1CA  To ensure that the design of new residential developments provides safe places Footpaths 3HEA for people to live within and visit. Cycling 1TA Bush Shelters 8TA HO5 Creating Safe Communities Consultation Evidence Base that identifies the local need: Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley Character Assessment Developments will provide safe play spaces and design out crime. Comments from the Engagement Events

Children’s play space must be located centrally at the heart of the development, where good passive surveillance from surrounding properties is achieved whilst having regard to the residential amenity of properties close by.

Secure by Design methods will be incorporated into any new residential development to design out crime and create a feeling of a safe place to live and move through.

Justification: It is good sense and good planning that opportunities to remove the risk of crime are incorporated into any new development. 'Designing out Crime' looks at the relationship between private space and public space, environmental design and physical security. Any measures that that reduce the vulnerability of people and property should be incorporated into new developments to improve people's quality of life.

If communities feel safe and facilities and services are within easy access by foot or cycle then more people will be encouraged not to use their vehicles for short journeys.

APPENDIX 1. Non Statutory Planning Issues 2. Local Green Spaces Listing 3. important views Maps & Photos 4. Traffic Hazards 5. Evidence Base: Economic, Environment, Facilities & Infrastructure, Housing (to be indexed in Basic Conditions Statement) 6. Policy Conformity Reference Table (Basic Conditions Statement) 7. Glossary 8. Abbreviations 9. Acknowledgements

ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS 1. Basic Conditions Statement 2. Consultation Statement 3. Hatfield Peverel Local Landscape Character Assessment 4. Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley Character Assessment BADGERS OAK, PAIGLE MEADOW

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Non Statutory Planning - Community Aspirations & Action Plan

This section sets out the Non Statutory Planning Community Aspirations. It lists all the issues identified during the engagement phase of preparing the NDP that residents consider should be addressed in order to improve the quality of life and wellbeing in the Parish. It was felt important that these should be retained on record for possible action. Taken together with the Policies the Action Plan will inform residents and other stakeholders on how the community seeks to move forward. It will also guide them and voluntary groups, on how to prioritise and allocate efforts and funding to deliver the objectives of the Plan. These aspirations do not form part of the development and land use policies in the Plan and do not go forward as part of the referendum. The Action Plan sets out how delivery of these projects is envisaged, the stakeholders considered necessary to achieve the desired result, and how any required funding will be secured. The Action Plan sets out projects in five categories:- 1. Countryside & Environmental Projects

2. Community Wellbeing Projects (Infrastructure) HATFIELD PEVEREL PRAM RACE 2016 3. Road & Transport Projects

4. Business and Services Projects (Economic)

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Non Statutory Planning Aspirational Action Plan Name Nos Topic Aspiration Hatfield Peverel Parish Action Stakeholders Funding Policy Support Lamp 1CA Public Lamp maintenance and repair Consideration of their age and Parish Council, County Grant Scheme ECN7, Standards Realm for community safety and suitability for upgrade to LED Council under financial, HPD1, Safety & security. security and HO5 Security public safety criteria. Seek Developer Contributions Village Hall 2CA Community Enhance village hall as a Review provision of services and use- Parish Council, User Grants and / or ECN8, Well Being meeting place and improve feasibility study. Consult user groups. Groups, Community. CIL & S106 HPE4, facilities. - creative ideas for Seek support from the community. monies and CLT HPD1, future use to ensure longevity i.e. at Party in the Park funds, Parish PHC1 e.g. café, public toilets and Council funds. relocating the library etc. Keith Bigden 3CA Community Encourage Youth Club or Other Identify Volunteer Grp. Promote Parish Council, Parish Council HPE5, Leisure / Well Being Sports, Community Activities. opportunities at Keith Bigden as Landowner, funds, Grants HPD1, Recreational Creation of permissive path to Leisure area. Negotiate with current Community HPD1, Facilities Keith Bigden Memorial Ground landowner for access path. Volunteers, OSAP

Play Areas 4CA Community Improve Play Areas i.e. Maintenance, Support initiatives e.g. Parish Council, Grants, HPE5, Well Being Nounsley Playing Field, Strutt support provision of adult exercise Community Children, Developer HPD1, Play Area, (other Community and play equipment. User Groups Contributions OSAP Assets). (CIL) Parish Council Funds Community 5CA Community Retention of Community Assets Parish Council Supported and Parish Council, ECN5, Assets Well Being community led nominations for Community User HPE8 Assets of Community Value. Consult Groups with landowner and support in developing site for community use. Challenge any proposed development of the site. Encourage involvement at Parish events. 90 | P a g e HPNDP SEA VERSION

Name Nos Topic Aspiration Hatfield Peverel Parish Action Stakeholders Funding Policy Support Events for All 7CA Community Foster Community spirit Encourage, Support and Promote Community Grant Funding, PHC1, Well Being through events, e.g. Pram Race, Association, Council Funds, HPE5 Party in the Park also Community Groups, Local Businesses encourage other small and Parish Council, Land large events organised by Owners, Volunteers, different user groups. Private Sponsors - local businesses. Village 8CA Public Encourage community pride in Support activities such as Guerrilla Horticultural Society, ECN7, Identity & Realm having an attractive village. Gardening, Britain in Bloom, Open Community Groups, HPD1, Pride Gardens Flower Group HO4, HPLCA Sports 9CA Community More Sports facilities are Consult further with Community e.g. Seek Developer HPE4, Facilities Well Being needed e.g. Outdoor Gym, Party in the Park Contributions, HPE5, Moto Cross, Tennis Club Community HPD1, fundraising OSAP

Broadband 1ECA Economy Improve Broadband connection Lobby Providers, Developers working Local Businesses, Grant funding if ECN4, across all areas to high speed with community groups, Investigate Residents, Network available HPD1, quality. community network. Support & Providers enforce HPNDP Broadband policy on new housing development applications. Business & 2ECA Public Advertising and promoting Develop Hatfield Peverel Marketing Hatfield Peverel Potentially ECN6, Retail Realm Hatfield Peverel within and Strategy - Consult with businesses and Marketing Strategy - business led, if ECN7, Marketing externally to support business. local economic partners Consult with not Parish HPD1, businesses and local Council funds HPLCA economic partners

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Name Nos Topic Aspiration Hatfield Peverel Parish Action Stakeholders Funding Policy Support Live / Work 3ECA Community Work / Social Enterprise Appropriate support to be given to Parish Council, Local Self-financing ECN1, Opportunities & Wellbeing Hubs throughout Hatfield community group or commercial Business Groups, although ECN2, Peeler / Village Hall enterprise seeking to establish a Development partners grants may be ECN3, Tea Room or work hub within the available ECN4, village. ECN8, HPD1

Bio Diversity 1HEA Environment Protect and Improve Bio- Create working groups. Engage Parish Council, Community HPE1, Diversity. Carry out Bio with the community, schools and Groups, Residents and HPE2, Diversity Survey and develop other stakeholders. Encourage Landowners HPE3, a plan to support wildlife greater awareness of the HPE4, corridors, e.g. Improve the importance of wildlife habitat and HPE6, area around, and including, green corridors. Follow up support HPE7, the duck pond, Strutt and evidence from Residents HPE8, memorial ground and other Survey. Promote at events i.e. HPG1, green spaces. Party in the Park HPD1, HO4, OSAP

Country Park 2HEA Environment Reclaim Danatt's quarry as a Support ECC if/when court action ECC, Parish Council, ECC and Parish HPE5, Country Park - Improve is taken to claim the land. Set up Landowner Council HPD1 access and footpaths Community Enterprise Initiative to organise development of site Footpaths 3HEA Environment The footpaths in the village Continue to maintain and promote Parish Path Partnership HPE2, are important for access, footpaths and extend the network and Essex Council HPE5, T1, health and recreation and HPD1, have been established over a HPD1, long period. HO5

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Name Nos Topic Aspiration Hatfield Peverel Parish Action Stakeholders Funding Policy Support Waterways 4HEA Environment Improve the waterways as Work with waterway user groups Environment/Waterway HPE5, an amenity and recreation agencies HPD1 facility people. It is also important they are well maintained. Bridleways 5HEA Environment Investigate if a series of Contact User Groups Horse riders HPE2, Bridleways could be HPD1, constructed to provide more T1 off road routes for horse riders. Infant and 1EDA Education Ensure sufficient infant and Work with key stakeholders to Schools, Essex County EDP1 Primary primary school places for identify suitable options to deliver Council, School Governors Schools children that live in the the required additional primary and other interested village. Parking in the school places and if necessary, stakeholders vicinity of the school is a seek ways to bringing these severe problem. A forward through planning process. considerable number of children in the infant and junior schools are from outside of the village. Secondary 2EDA Education Ensure there are sufficient Support the provision of good EDP1 Schools & secondary schools places for quality educational facilities for all Further Hatfield Peverel children in ages. Lobby to: ensure secondary Education neighbouring towns and school catchments for villages, most notably neighbouring villages with Witham, Boreham and secondary schools include Hatfield Maldon. Reduce transport Peverel. costs associated with children attending secondary schools.

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Name Nos Topic Aspiration Hatfield Peverel Parish Action Stakeholders Funding Policy Support

GP Surgery 1PHA Healthcare Ensure GP services can cater Lobby Providers, Developers PHC1, for any further population working with community groups, P1, growth. Car parking is an Investigate community network. HPD1 issue for both Surgery Staff Support & enforce HPNDP and Patients due to Broadband policy on new housing problems caused by train development applications. commuters. Pharmacy 2PHA Healthcare Improved pharmacy Work with key stakeholders to Boots, GP Surgery PHC1 arrangements improve services.

Cycling 1TA Roads & Develop safe cycle routes Encourage a cycling club / group to Schools, Residents, Seek Developer T1, Transport around the village and form. Identify community groups Community Groups, Contributions EDP2, encourage cycling to school. interested in developing a Cycling Sustrans HPD1, Provide adequate cycle Strategy. Identify suitable sites HO5, storage facilities e.g. near and funding for bike racks and safe OSAP school and railway station to cycling routes. encourage rail users to consider travelling to the station by bike rather than by car. Link cycle routes to Sustrans National Cycle Route Network A12 Road 7TA Roads & Decrease high levels of noise Encourage joined up thinking to T1, Congestion, Transport from the A12. Control address traffic issues. Work with T2, Noise and potential increase with BDC and Highways and interested Slip Road proposed 3-lane stakeholders to find ways of Safety improvements. Special improving traffic congestion. surfacing of the road adjacent to the village, speed reduction in the area. Improve the slip road on to the A12 towards Witham. 94 | P a g e HPNDP SEA VERSION

Name Nos Topic Aspiration Hatfield Peverel Parish Action Stakeholders Funding Policy Support Railway 2TA Roads & The railway station must be a Negotiations with railway operators T1, Transport long term feature of the village and other relevant parties re T2, and the provision of a frequent maintaining station for the long term. HPD1 and reliable service should be a priority. Many support the need for an increased rail service particularly at peak times but also off peak. It would encourage people within the village to use the rail service more and thus avoid private means of transport, which in turn would help to alleviate traffic and congestion through the village. Road Safety 3TA Roads & Motorists to observe speed Owned by HPPC Speed Watch Grant Funding T2, Transport limits. More Speed Indicator volunteer team/group HPD1 Devices - (SIDS) and traffic safety overseen by Essex measures. Investigate other Police devices to monitor/log speed especially when A12 closed. Collaborative 4TA Roads & Encourage collaborative Lobbying Highways, Involve MP? Parish Council and T1, Transport Transport transport projects to look at NDP Steering Grp., T2, Projects congestion and overuse of main Braintree, Maldon HPD1 roads. Council Bus Shelters 8TA Roads & Bus Shelters - for safety, security Creative solutions need to be found to Community, Transport Identify T1, & Services Transport and shelter. Ensure the bus enhance sustainability of public Operators sources of HPD1, services within the villages are transport options. E.g. Shuttle Bus to Grant Funding HO5 adequate to meet the needs of the station, village surgery or and or seek the community, especially the neighbouring towns for other services. developer more rural areas. And services running in tandem with contributions railway timetable.

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Name Nos Topic Aspiration Hatfield Peverel Parish Action Stakeholders Funding Policy Support Car 5TA Roads & Hadfelda Square Car Park, Train The parking restrictions throughout the Parish Council, T1, Parking Transport Station Car Park to be protected. village should be reviewed. Discussion Landowners, BDC, Essex T2, Reduce on road car parking with BDC/ Highways. Propose County Council, Highways P1, issues on residential streets protection of Hadfelda Square Car Park, Agency, Developers P2, arising from railway station Train Station Car Park as community HPG1, commuters. Encourage people assets. Work with stakeholders and HPD1, to use railway car park. New landowners. Ensure provision of HO1, developments on the outskirts of appropriately designed parking to HO2, the village (towards Witham, support new developments and HO3 Boreham and Maldon) will adequate controls in HPNDP Policies. increase the pressure on parking Parking Provision for businesses and spaces at the railway station and retail units. Ensure provision of in the village. Need to improve appropriately designed parking to parking for businesses and retail support new developments and on the street. Consideration adequate controls in HPNDP Policies. should be given to where the use Investigate and record car parking of single and double lines would abuse help alleviate the parking problems e.g. a single yellow line along The Street to prevent all day parking or the use of Parking Permit areas to combat commuter parking. Air Quality 6TA Roads & Reduce air pollution from cars Ensure provision of appropriately T1, Transport and lorries coming through the designed parking to support new P2, village. Consider providing an developments and adequate controls in HPD1 electric vehicle charging point in HPNDP Policies. the village.

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HPE3 Protection of Local Green Spaces page 59 Local Green Spaces NAME OF LOCAL GREEN SPACE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE DEMONSTRABLY SPECIAL TO THE OTHER CHARACTERISTICS COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Open grassed area which gives pleasant aspect on entering the built area of the village from Maldon. Planted with daffodils in Spring. The Village sign is situated At the junction of Maldon Road and The Green Surrounded by a number of different there. Ulting Road. Busy junction housing types some listed (The Small open area. Brewery) showing how the area has evolved. .

Close to the Strutt Memorial A small, tranquil, wildlife friendly area Has potential as a focus Ground located alongside the with a potential for enhancing its for community based The Duck Pond access route from Willow Crescent benefit to the community. Visiting the projects, clearing and and easily accessible to the whole ducks has been an enjoyable pastime maintaining the area, village. for families for years. pond dipping etc.

Referred to as “The green lung” of the Large enough to hold village. Accessible to the whole village village events like Party in The Strutt Memorial Ground for leisure, football and after school the Park which enhances In the centre of the village. playing with friends. All ages can community wellbeing. socialise there. Ideal for dog walking Focus for community and exercise. A safe walk through for events. the school children.

Important Views

VIEW 1. FROM THE SCOUT HUT ACROSS TO BADDOW RIDGE VIEW 2. SPORTSMANS LANE VIEW 3. THE FORD

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Important Views Continued

NO. 5 BADGERS OAK - PAIGLE MEADOW NO. 6 THE RIVER TER NO. 4 FROM UPSONS FARM FOOTPATH, LOOKING SOUTHWEST TO BADDOW RIDGE

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Important Views Continued

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NO.9. MANOR ROAD – PEVEREL NO.10. ULTING ROAD FROM AVENUE UPSONS FARM SHOP

NO.8. AREAS OFF ULTING ROAD – GRAZING A FISHING LANE & OFF WICKHAM BISHOP RD. DESIGNATED COUNTRY NO.7. FROM STONEPATH DRIVE OF BADDOW RIDGE PARK

NO.11. THE VINEYARDS & VIEWS TOWARDS TERLING HALL ESTATE

NO. 13 SAINT ANDREWS CHURCHYARD

NO. 12 VIEWS AROUND NOUNSLEY

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NO.16. TOWARDS WITHAM LOOKING FROM GLENEAGLES WAY NO. 15 TOWARDS TERLING FROM THE RAILWAY

Traffic Hazards / Pressure Points Cross reference with Traffic Hazards Map on page 73 for T2 Transport Considerations No. on Site Constraints Comments map Junction of Bury Lane Bury Lane is the end of the slip road from the busy A12. The with The Street Street is narrow at this point as this is an old area of the (B1137) village with properties close to the road and narrow 1 footpaths. It has been already widened by loss of frontage to properties and has reached the maximum. HGV’s turning into The Street have to cross the central line. Junction of Station Large HGV’s in to and from Arla Dairy turning into the Street Road and The Street have to take a wide swing. 2 Heavy traffic coming from the station at peak times struggles to get out into The Street which is also busy.

Junction of Maldon Small mini roundabout with traffic leaving the A12 entering Evidence given to Maldon DC LDP enquiry Road and The Street village; traffic coming to and from Maldon along Maldon Road cites this junction as a bottleneck and 3 outside the Duke of and queuing along The Street. Busy especially at peak times problem for traffic coming from Maldon Wellington PH and gridlocked if the traffic is diverted off the A12 for any reason. The slip road on to the The slip road is short and traffic from the Chelmsford It has been the scene of several fatalities A12 Ipswich bound. direction is coming round a slight bend which reduces in the past. An additional lane at this visibility. In addition traffic coming down the slip road will point to match that later carried out on 4 often overtake those closer to the A12 who have a better the opposite side was considered in 2006 view and are queuing for a safe merge onto the fast flowing but not agreed.

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road which causes traffic on the A12 to brake heavily to accommodate their risky manoeuvre.

Parking area outside 5 spaces outside the Co-op but no turning area therefore cars 5 the Co-op Store on are reversing in/out across pavement and onto The Street the Street. which is busy.

Zebra Pedestrian Close to car park entrance for Hadfelda Square. Traffic does 6 Crossing in The Street not always stop. by Hadfelda Square

7 Zebra Pedestrian Traffic can exceed speed limit and fail to stop at this crossing Accident with teenager knocked down in Crossing in Maldon Spring 2016 Road outside The Village Hall/Recreation Ground. 8 School Crossing at the The school crossing operative reports that it is very difficult to Junction with Maldon get the traffic to stop in order to allow children to cross the Road and Church road. Road 9 Church Road beside This is a narrow country lane on the edge of the settlement the school and the now used as a cut through from the busy Maldon Road to The bend by the road to St Street and to access the schools. Parking on the road at the Andrew’s Church. blind bend near the school causes a hazard.

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10 Church Road The road is still narrow as it approaches The Street and approaching The parking along either side of the road causes narrowing and Street difficulty passing the parked cars. 11 The bends on Maldon The road is narrow with sharp bends. It carries heavy traffic, road from the junction especially at peak hours to and from Maldon as it is a major with Wickham Bishops route to the A12. There is a National Speed Limit on the road Lane to Does Corner which can encourage drivers to think it is possible to navigate it at speed. There have several serious accidents including an HGV on its side, shutting the road for hours. There is also no footpath and therefore people are forced when walking to be in the road.

12 Slip road from A12 on Traffic travels fast and is not always at 30 by the time it meets to The Street where it this junction. meets Gleneagles There is a café beside the slip road on the left and cars and Way. lorries are often parked on the road on the right making it a busy junction. Cars have been known to try to drive down onto the A12 in the wrong direction at this point having missed the signs to go over the bridge .

such as St Andrews Church Magazine and Your Village Voice, a Evidence Base commercial publication delivered to households in Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley. To be indexed in Basic Conditions Statement. 8. Statistics available from BDC on businesses operating from domestic All Documents available on the www.essexinfo.net/ hatfieldpeverel premises? 9. Results of Business Survey to be added Core Documents 10. Copy of business contacts database to be added 11. Comments re economy gathered at engagement events 1. Para 8 (2) of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1 12. Public Consultation Meetings Hatfield Peverel Village Website 13. Local Business Survey http://www.essexinfo.net/hatfieldpeverel/the-Parish-of-hatfield- 14. District Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Going for peverel/ Growth-Investing in Your Future covering economic development in the 2. Rural Community Profile for Hatfield Peverel District through to 2025. http://www.essexinfo.net/hatfieldpeverel/assets/documents/hpcommp 15. 2008, BDC published the ‘Rural Services Report’ rofile 16. Viability Review of Employment Sites in Braintree District by Lambert 3. National Planning Policy Framework Smith Hampton in 2012 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_ data/file/6077/2116950.pdf990 Environment Evidence Base Economic Evidence Base Infrastructure / Facilities Evidence Base 4. The Economy Section has been prepared having regard to feedback received from the community and local businesses at community Highways / Transport engagement events held as part of the NDP consultation process, 5. Business Breakfast Event where the Neighbour Development Plans aims Education and objectives were presented to a group of local business owners and managers. Healthcare 6. A study of available information published by Braintree District Council on the District economy. 7. The Business Contact List of 99 businesses was compiled from a visual check in local streets and a review of advertisers in local publications

Housing Evidence Base 11. Braintree District Historic Environment Characterisation Protect (2010) Essex County Council BDC Documentation 12. Land at Waycotts, Hatfield Peverel: Highway Review Overview Feb 2013 13. ATC (Automatic Traffic Counter) B1137 – February 2013 1. Local Plan Review (2005), 14. Sorrells Land, Bury Lane, Hatfield Peverel: Highways Position Statement on 2. Core Strategy (2011), behalf of Knights Developments (Feb 2013) 3. Pre-Submission Site Allocations and Development Management Plan 15. Highways Agency Technical Note April 2013, Land at Waycotts (2014). 16. Highways Agency Technical Note April 2013, Land at Sorrells 4. http://www.braintree.gov.uk/downloads/download/86/supplementary_pl 17. Highways Agency Briefing Note 1 May 2013 Land at Waycotts anning_documents 18. Highways Agency Technical Note 2 June 2013 Sorrells Land 5. http://www.braintree.gov.uk/downloads/200571/core_strategy_evidence 19. Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening Report (March 2014) _base 20. Strategic Housing Market Assessment (2014) 6. Landscape Character Assessment (September 2006) 21. Annual Monitoring Reports 7. E41 Settlement Fringe Landscape Capacity Study – Hatfield Peverel, 22. Residential Land Monitoring Reports November 2007 23. http://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=4083&p=0 8. E44 Appendix 1 Appendix A5 Hatfield Peverel Ward – Green Spaces 24. http://www.braintree.gov.uk/meetings/committee/11/local_development Strategy Maps 2008 _framework_sub-committee 9. Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) November 2010

10. Braintree Protected Lanes Assessment (July 2013)

Housing Consultation Housing Group Summary of Initial Investigations 1. An analysis of approved (“permitted”) and outstanding (“pending”) planning permissions for new (May 2015) dwellings or for materially increasing the living space of existing dwellings. 2. A walk around every path and road within the village envelopes to establish if there are any obvious brown field sites for housing developments. Barton Willmore Braintree District Housing Need (document commissioned by David Wilson Homes) (March 2014) Bidwells Landscape Appraisal (document commissioned by David Wilson Homes for Gleneagles site) (March 2014) Landscape Partnership Landscape Appraisal Landscape Appraisal commissioned for HPNDP awaiting this document, (CHJ note: this assumes the original calculation was based on a crude % of the total and not by other rational criteria. The capacity of the key service villages to absorb developments does not necessarily increase by a factor of 3 just because Braintree decides the overall numbers need to increase by threefold).

BDC documents See Appendix 1 HPNDP Housing Group Population Study Awaiting this document DWH Population Study Awaiting this document Public Engage Events Comments from the community McCarthy and Stone (March 2014) Local Area Economic Impact Assessment Report - a review on Specialist Housing for an ageing population and its benefits. David Sinclair and Jessica Watson Making our Communities ready for ageing, a call to action.

ECN7 ECN8 National Planning Policy Pg. 9 para 28, Pg. Policy Conformity Reference 17 para 69, 70 ECN1 National Planning Policy Pg.2 para 7, Pg.3 BDC Draft Local Plan Pg para9, Pg.5 para17, Pgc9. Para 28, BDC ECN9 Draft Local Plan Pg. 27 Objectives - HPE1 National Planning Policy Pg., Braintree Employment, Key Service Villages and the District Local Plan Review, July 2005 Rural Area, Pg. 55, para 6.2 Pg. 67 Policy saved policies RLP2, RLP3, RLP7, RLP8, CS6 Local Centres RLP9, and RLP19 ECN2 Use of National Planning Policy Pg. 3 para 9, Pg.5 BDC Core Strategy Sept. 2011 Policy CS2, BDC Core Strategy 5 (Policy CS5), Redundant para 17, Pg.9 para 28, BDC Draft Local Plan Pg. 27 Objectives, Pg. 55, para 6.2, HPE2 BDC Core Strategy 8 (Policy CS8) Agricultural / Pg.64, Rural Area para 6.23, 6.24 HPE3 BDC Core Strategy 10 (Policy CS10) Open Rural Buildings Space and Views ECN3 National Planning Policy Pg.2 para 7, Pg.3 The Braintree District Councils Open para 9, Pg. 5 para 17, Pg. 3 para, 28. BDC Spaces Plan (January 2015) Draft Local Plan Pg.: 27 Objectives, HPE4 Supports: HPNDP Main Objectives 1, 2, 3 HPE5 BDC Core Strategy 10 (Policy CS10) Open ECN4 National Planning Policy Pg.11, para 42, Space and Views 41, BDC Draft Local Plan Pg.27 Objectives, The Braintree District Councils Open Pg. 55, para 6.2, (Community Broadband Spaces Plan (January 2015) for You) HPE6 Landscape Character Assessment ECN5 National Planning Policy Pg.2 para 7. Pg.9 HPE7 BDC Core Strategy 8 (Policy CS8), para28, Pg.17 para 69 & 70, BDC Draft Environment Agency Local Plan Pg.: HPE8 ECN6 :National Planning Policy Pg. 17 para 69, T1 :National Planning Policy, BDC“A New 70 Deal For Transport: Better For Everyone” BDC Draft Local Plan Pg.: 67, para 6.34 DETR in 1998” National Planning Policy Pg.2 para 7 pg. 3 2004 “The Future of Transport”, 2009 para 28 Essex Parking g Standards BDC Draft Local Plan Pg.: 55, para 6.2Pg.64 para 6.23, 6.24 108 | P a g e HPNDP SEA REVIEW © 2016 HPPC

T2 i.e. National Planning Policy Pg., RLP8, RLP9, RLP19, Braintree Core Braintree?? Strategy Sept. 2011 Policy CS2 P1P1 Parking i.e. National Planning Policy Pg., Braintree Lifetime Homes Design Guide 2010, Govt “A New Deal For Transport: Better For paper: ‘Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Provision Everyone” DETR in 1998 Neighbourhoods; A National Strategy for 2004 “The Future of Transport” Housing in an Ageing Society’.2008 Essex Parking g Standards BEING Disability Discrimination Act 1995 UPDATED HO3 National Planning Policy Pg. P2 Braintree District Local Plan Review, July EDP1 Education i.e. National Planning Policy Pg., 2005 saved policies Braintree?? HO4 National Planning Policy Pg. for All Education Policy Braintree District Local Plan Review, July EDP2 i.e. National Planning Policy Pg., 2005 saved policies Braintree?? Policy RLP2, RLP3, RLP7, RLP8, RLP9, Education Policy RLP19 PHC1 Health & : i.e. National Planning Policy Pg., Braintree Core Strategy Sept. 2011 Policy Braintree CS2 Wellbeing Health HO5 National Planning Policy Pg. Braintree HPG1 District Local Plan Review, July 2005 HPD1 saved policies Braintree Core Strategy HO1 National Planning Policy Pg. Sept. 2011 Policy CS2 50,54,56,57,58,59,60,61,64,66,69,75, Secure by Design Braintree District Local Plan Review, July 2005 saved policies Policy RLP2, RLP3, RLP7, RLP8, RLP9, RLP19

Braintree Core Strategy Sept. 2011 Policy CS2 HO2 Retirement National Planning Policy Pg. Braintree District Local Plan Review, July Housing 2005 saved policies; RLP2, RLP3, RLP7,

Glossary Biodiversity – A measure of the number and range of plants and animals and their relative abundance in a community. Affordable Housing – Social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the Braintree District Council – The Local Authority for Hatfield Peverel market. Eligibility is determined with regard to local incomes and local BREEAM Quality Mark – The Home Quality Mark is a rigorous and house prices. Affordable housing should include provisions to remain at an relevant standard for new homes, using a simple 5–star rating to provide affordable price for future eligible households or for the subsidy to be impartial information from independent experts on a new home’s design recycled for alternative affordable housing provision. Social rented housing and construction quality and running costs. It will also show the impact of is owned by local authorities and private registered providers (as defined the home on the occupant’s health and wellbeing, as buildings become in section 80 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008), for which more airtight, respiratory conditions rise and our population gets older. It guideline target rents are determined through the national rent regime. It will demonstrate the home’s environmental footprint and its resilience to may also be owned by other persons and provided under equivalent rental flooding and overheating in a changing climate. In addition, the Mark will arrangements to the above, as agreed with the local authority or with the evaluate the digital connectivity and performance of the home as the Homes and Communities Agency. Affordable Rent is subject to rent speed, reliability and connectivity of new technology becomes ever more controls that require a rent of no more than 80% of the local market rent critical. The Home Quality Mark will enable housing developers to (including service charges, where applicable). showcase the quality of their new homes, and identify them as having the Intermediate housing is homes for sale and rent provided at a cost above added benefits of being likely to need less maintenance, cheaper to run, social rent, but below market levels subject to the criteria in the Affordable better located, and more able to cope with the demands of a changing Housing definition above. These can include shared equity (shared climate. ownership and equity loans), other low cost homes for sale and The Mark has been developed by BRE, the UK’s leading building science intermediate rent, but not affordable rented housing. centre, based on years of building standards experience. It is part of the Homes that do not meet the above definition of affordable housing, such BREEAM family of quality and sustainability standards. as “low cost market” housing, may not be considered as affordable housing Brownfield Land – Previously developed land that is or was occupied by for planning. a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land and Amenity – An element that contributes positively to the overall character any associated fixed surface infrastructure. or enjoyment of an area. Building for Life 12 – This is the industry standard endorsed by Backland Development – The Development of ‘landlocked’ sites behind government for designing new homes in England, based on 12 key criteria. existing buildings such as rear gardens and private open space, usually Coalescence – The merging of coming together of separate towns or within predominantly residential areas. Such sites often have no street villages to form a single entity. frontages. Community Facilities – Facilities providing for the health, welfare, social, educational, spiritual, leisure and cultural needs of the community.

Community Infrastructure – The basic facilities, services and Development Plan – A plan comprising the Development Plan installations needed for the functioning of a community or society. It Documents contained within the Local Development Framework. This includes community buildings and halls, leisure facilities, cultural facilities, includes adopted local plans and neighbourhood plans, and is defined in education services, and healthcare facilities. Section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) – A charge allowing Local The mix of different types of homes provided on a site. A Authorities to raise funds from owners and developers of land who Dwelling Mix – mix may typically include a range of house types from 2 to 5 bedroom undertake new building projects in their area. houses. Core Strategy LDP -The overarching planning policy document in the Local Development Plan, which sets out the planning strategy for the Employment Land – Development of land for employment uses, public District. All subsequent documents must be in accord with it. and community uses and main town centre uses (but excluding housing Curtilage – The area of land, usually enclosed, immediately surrounding a development). dwelling house. Evidence Base – The researched, documented, analysed and verified Design and Access Statement – A report accompanying and supporting evidence for preparing the Neighbourhood Plan. a planning application. The Local Planning Authority requires it for most development proposals apart from householder applications. These Examination – An independent review of the Neighbourhood Plan carried reports explain the design thinking behind a planning application. out in public by an independent examiner. Design out Crime - A resource created to help professionals understand Fabric First Approach – Like the 2010 building regulations, L1A 2013 more about how design can be used to combat crime. requires new dwellings to meet a defined target for carbon emissions (the http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/guide/designing-out- ‘target emission rate’, or TER). Unlike the 2010 regulations, there is an crime-designersguide added emphasis on the basic fabric of the building, and in order to comply with L1A 2013, a new dwelling will also have to meet a ‘target fabric energy Development – Defined under the 1990 Town and Country Planning Act efficiency’ (TFEE). as the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any building or other land. Most forms of development require planning permission.

‘Fabric First’ A building’s fabric is intended to be the longest standing part Greenfield – Land on which no development has previously taken place. of the construction, so the adoption of a fabric first approach is designed Gross Density – The number of dwellings per hectare when the to ensure long–term performance that will help reduce energy demand to calculation of the site area includes the whole site. the lowest possible level, and provide the energy in the most cost–effective Habitat Regulations – The European Union Habitat Directive aims to way. SAP 2012 software calculates the TFEE for a dwelling by taking into protect the wild plants, animals and habitats that make up our diverse account: natural environment. • Building fabric U–values, • Thermal bridging • Air permeability, • Solar gains, • Internal heat gains Independent Examiner – Anyone with appropriate qualifications and Previously, a dwelling could achieve compliance by paying little attention skills and who meets certain requirements set out in the Localism Act. This to the fabric but taking advantage of costly renewable technologies such could be a planning consultant or other planning professional, an employee as heat pumps and photovoltaic arrays. Now, the aim is to reduce energy of another local authority or a planning inspector. use and cost, reduce CO2 emissions, increase comfort, and rely less on Infill Development – Infilling is defined as the filling of a small gap (with those renewable technologies. up to 2 dwellings) in an otherwise built–up frontage in a recognised To achieve this, the calculation method rewards improved insulation settlement. standards and well–designed construction details that limit thermal bridging and air leakage. The overall intention is for L1A 2013 to result in a Infrastructure – the ancillary works and services which are necessary to 6% reduction in CO2 emissions across the new homes build mix compared support human activities, including roads, sewers, schools, hospitals etc. to L1A 2010 (although changes in the calculation methodology make it difficult to quantify the exact percentage). For L1A 2013, the ‘limiting fabric Intermediate Housing – See definition under Affordable Housing. parameters’ (essentially, the highest permissible U–values for individual building elements) from L1A 2010 remain. Designing to these values will not result in compliance and the building specification will need to be Key Service Village - The larger villages in the District (over 3000 considerably better. population) which act as local centres for the smaller villages and rural areas around. There are 5 proposed Key Service Villages in the Braintree Green Corridors – Green spaces that provide avenues for wildlife District movement, often along streams, rivers, hedgerows or other natural Lifetime Homes – The Lifetime Homes standard is a set of 16 design features. Green corridors connect green spaces together. criteria that provide a model for building accessible and adaptable homes. Green Wedge – These comprise the open areas around and between Each design feature adds to the comfort and convenience of the home and parts of settlement which maintain the distinction between the supports the changing needs of individuals and families at different stages of their lives. countryside and built up areas, prevent the coalescence (merging) of adjacent places and can also provide recreational opportunities. Local Green Spaces – see Open Space.

Local Wildlife Sites – Sites with ‘substantive nature conservation value’, Net Density – The number of dwellings per hectare, when the calculation they are defined areas identified and selected locally for their nature of the site area excludes features such as open space, landscape buffers conservation value based on important, distinctive and threatened and access roads. habitats and species with a national, regional and local context. Open Countryside – The area outside the settlement boundary. Localism Act – An Act of Parliament that became law in April 2012. The Open Space – All spaces of public value, including public landscaped Act introduces a new right for local people to draw up ‘Neighbourhood areas, playing fields, parks and play areas and areas of water such as rivers, Development Plans’ for their local area. canals, lakes and reservoirs, which may offer opportunities for sport and recreation or act as a visual amenity and a haven for wildlife. Local Plan – The plan for the future development of the local area, drawn up by the local planning authority, in consultation with the community. In Open Vista – A view into, out of or across the village of open law this is described as the development plan document adopted under Countryside and the surrounding area. the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Current core strategies Plan Period – The period for which the Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood or other planning policies which, under the regulations would be Plan will set policy. This will be from the adoption of the Plan until 2033 by considered to be development plan documents, form part of the Local agreement between Hatfield Peverel Parish Council and Braintree District Plan. The term includes old policies which have been saved under the 2004 Council Act. Public Realm - Public realm is defined as any publicly owned streets,

pathways, right of ways, parks, publicly accessible open spaces and any

public and civic building and facilities. Low Cost Market Housing – Private sector housing that will be available The public realm includes all exterior places, linkages and built form to local residents who cannot afford to buy houses generally available in elements that are physically and/or visually accessible regardless of the open market. ownership. Market Housing – Properties for sale or rent where prices are set in the Secured by Design – Official Police initiative combining the principles of open market. designing out crime with physical security. Mixed use – Development where more than one use is proposed. A site www.securedbydesign.com/ could have houses, shops and community facilities for example. One Streetscape – The visual elements of street, including the road, adjoining building could be used for different purposes such as offices over shops. buildings, pavements, street furniture, trees and open spaces etc. that combine to form the street’s character. National Planning Policy Framework – The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published by the Government in March 2012. It sets out the Government’s Planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. 113 | P a g e HPNDP SEA REVIEW © 2016 HPPC

Abbreviations Used RSS Regional Spatial Strategy SCI Statement of Community Involvement ACV Assets of Community Value SEA / SA Strategic Environmental Assessment / Sustainability BDC Braintree District Council Appraisal CA Character Assessment SHMA Strategic Housing Market Assessment CIC Community Interest Company SID’s CIL Community Infrastructure Levy Speed Indicator Devices CLT Community Land Trust SUDS Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems DPD Development Plan Document PPS Planning Policy Statement DFT Department For Transport ECC Essex County Council HGV Heavy Goods Vehicles HPNDP Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Development Plan HPPC Hatfield Peverel Parish Council JSNA Joint Strategic Needs Assessment KSV Key Service Village LAA Local Area Agreement LCA Landscape Character Assessment LDF Local Development Framework LI Local Indicator LGS Local Green Space LSP Local Strategic Partnership LTP Local Transport Plan MUGA Multi use games area NDP Neighbourhood Development Plan NPPF National Planning Policy Framework NPPG National Planning Practice Guidance

NSPAP Non Statutory Planning Action Plan PCT Mid Essex Primary Care Trust VIEW FROM STONEPATH DRIVE OF BADDOW RIDGE RCCE Rural Community Council of Essex RP Registered Provider

Gina Griffiths, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Daniel Jarman, The HPNDP has been formulated and produced by a group of volunteers Cheryl Johnson, who have a wide range of skills and backgrounds on behalf of the whole Chris Johnson, community of Hatfield Peverel and Nounsley with the support of the Parish Lesley Moxhay, Council. Cllr Ted Munt (Vice Chairman), Sean Osborne, Both the Parish Council and the HPNDP group would like to thank the Helen Peter, whole community for participating and for their continuing support Louise Poulton, throughout the process. Cllr. Les Priestley (Chairman), Mike Renow, Thankyou also to the following for their professional support: Stella Scrivener, Jan Stobart - Rural Community Council of Essex Jodie Singfield, Alan Massow - Senior Policy Planner Braintree District Council Ian Twinley Clare Wright - Locality Consultant Cllr Diane Wallace Ann Skippers - Consultant Sarah Long - The Landscape Partnership Paul Mason – Estate Agent

Members of the HPNDP group which include the Steering Group, Topic Groups and Plan Writing Team who gave up their time to develop the Plan and gather supporting evidence included:

Graham Bushby, Serena Cameron, John Cockell, Kevin Dale, Katherine Devlin, Peter Devlin, Yvonne Dunn, Chris Earwicker, Margaret Freeman, VIEW FROM UPSONS FARM SHOP FOOTPATH LOOKING SOUTH WEST TO BADDOW RIDGE