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Consultation Statement New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016 Consultation Statement New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016 - 2036 May 2018 1. Introduction 1.1 The New Forest National Park Authority is undertaking a review of the local planning policies covering the National Park – currently contained within the Core Strategy & Development Management Policies DPD (adopted December 2010). This review is in response to changes in national policy and the experiences of applying the adopted planning policies for the past 7 years. The review will result in the production of a revised Local Plan covering the whole of the National Park. 1.2 The revised Local Plan will form a key part of the statutory ‘development plan’ for the National Park and will ultimately guide decisions on planning applications submitted within the Park. The Local Plan will set out how the planning system can contribute towards the vision for the New Forest National Park in 2036 and will include detailed planning policies and allocations that seek to deliver the two statutory National Park purposes and related socio-economic duty. 1.3 This Statement is a record of the consultation undertaken during the Local Plan- making process which started in 2015. As required by Regulation 22 of the Town and Country (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, it sets out who has been invited to make representations on the Local Plan; summarises the main issues raised; and how they have been taken into account during the development of the Plan. The Statement covers the Regulation 18 consultation on the scope and main issues to be covered in the Local Plan review; the public consultation on the non- statutory draft Local Plan published in October 2016; the subsequent consultation on potential alternative housing sites undertaken in June – July 2017; and finally the statutory 6-week public consultation on the proposed Submission draft Local Plan in January and February 2018 (Regulation 19). The Statement also reflects the requirements of the Authority’s Statement of Community Involvement (2013). 2. Purpose of the Local Plan 2.1 Throughout its recent reforms, the Government has reaffirmed the importance of having an up to date Local Plan in place that conforms to national policy. National policy indicates that local plans are likely to require reviewing every five years or so. The Authority’s Core Strategy was adopted in December 2010 and therefore now is an opportune time to review the local planning policies covering the National Park. 2.2 The Government’s National Parks Vision and Circular (2010) recognises the importance of the planning system in the delivery of the two National Park purposes, and for this reason the Environment Act 1995 makes national park authorities the sole planning authorities for their areas. This covers development control, planning enforcement, minerals and waste planning and planning policy. 1 2.3 The National Planning Practice Guidance resource encourages the production of a single local plan for an area. The Authority has chosen to follow this advice and therefore the revised Local Plan will, once adopted, replace in full the existing Core Strategy, ensuring the National Park is covered by an up to date planning framework. 3. Details of Consultation to Date 3.1 In June 2015 the Authority’s Planning Development Control Committee (PDCC) approved, for the purposes of public consultation, an initial scoping paper on the review of the Local Plan. This represented Regulation 18 in the Government’s planning regulations and marked the stage where the Authority: (i) notified relevant bodies that the review of the local plan was underway; and (ii) invited comments on the scope and main issues to be covered by the review. The Authority also launched a ‘Call for Sites’ exercise at the same time inviting interested parties to submit sites that they would like considered for development as part of the review. 3.2 Across the country, authorities undertake this initial Regulation 18 consultation on the scope and issues to be included in a local plan review in a variety of different ways. The Authority chose to commence this initial consultation through inviting responses to a 20-page scoping document on the review; as well as engagement through the New Forest Show and existing forums including the annual planning agents meeting, the Parish Council Quadrant meetings, and the New Forest Consultative Panel (made up of over 80 organisations and groups in the New Forest). The Regulation 18 consultation stage was undertaken in accordance with Policy SCI-1 in the Authority’s adopted Statement of Community Involvement (2013). (i) New Forest Show – July 2015 3.3 The annual three day New Forest Show is visited by tens of thousands of people and provided the Authority with the opportunity to engage with people who were perhaps less well represented by existing bodies and groups in the Forest. 3.4 Visitors to the Authority’s stand over 28, 29 and 30 July 2015 were asked to identify their top 5 issues which they consider were important for the Local Plan to address. During these three days the Authority received over 1,200 individual responses, with the following issues identified as key topics for the Local Plan review. Ensuring the conservation and enhancement of the New Forest’s nationally and internationally protected landscapes and habitats. Addressing the needs for affordable housing for local people. Assess if new or improved footpath and cycleways are required. Ensuring the continued protection of the Forest’s historic environment. Addressing concerns regarding the scale and density of new development. 2 (ii) Regulation 18 consultation on scope and main issues to be addressed 3.4 The Authority published a Regulation 18 scoping paper for public consultation on 11 September 2015, running until 23 October 2015. In line with the Government’s planning regulations and the commitments made in the Authority’s Statement of Community Involvement (2013), copies of the consultation document were sent to all statutory and other relevant consultees and made available for inspection at the Authority’s offices in Lymington. The consultation was also promoted extensively through the Authority’s website, Facebook page, Twitter, local press and Parklife newspaper as well as posters on Parish Council noticeboards. In total over 130 statutory and general consultees were directly notified of the consultation (the full list can be viewed in Annex 1 to this statement) and regular updates on the launch of the review were also given at the Parish Quadrant meetings held in Autumn 2015. 3.5 During the 6 week public consultation, the Authority received detailed responses from 61 different organisations, groups and individuals. This included local town and parish councils, statutory consultees, neighbouring authorities, business groups and local residents. Set out below is a summary of the responses received during this Regulation 18 work and how they have been taken into account. Area Summary of main points raised at Regulation 18 . Support for existing planning policies expressed by a range of consultees General including a number of parish councils and the New Forest Association Comments . A number of the larger Estates in the New Forest called for further engagement as the Plan is developed. The New Forest Association and the National Trust stated that consideration should be given to the inter-dependence with areas surrounding the National Park, and to the National Park’s setting. The Verderers queried whether an updated Habitats Regulations Assessment of the Local Plan was necessary. NFNPA Response . The NPA is undertaking a review of the Local Plan, rather than a wholesale re- write, in recognition that many policies conform to the NPPF. The larger Estates were invited to a Local Plan workshop in Spring 2016. The areas surrounding the National Park are outside the direct scope of the Authority’s Local Plan Review . An updated HRA of the Plan is legally required. Area Summary of main points raised at Regulation 18 . Natural England noted that the Local Plan should recognise that the Authority is Conserving already providing mitigation for the recreational impacts on the Solent & the natural Southampton Water SPA via the Solent Recreation Mitigation Partnership. environment . New Forest District Council commented that the Authority will need to review its mitigation requirements if the scale of development increases. Concerns were raised over the impact of recreational horse keeping on commoning and traditional land management. The Environment Agency stated that specific reference to flood risk will be key within the plan and a sequential approach should be taken to the allocation of any development. The Country Land & Business Association and National Farmers Union commented that policies should be positive towards renewable energy development which has an overall environmental benefit, where as a number of parish councils called for a stricter approach to renewable energy development. 3 NFNPA Response . Reference to the NPA’s work as part of the Solent Recreation Mitigation Project will be included. Habitat mitigation measures will be included as part of the review. A detailed flood risk assessment (SFRA) will be undertaken as part of the Local Plan review. The local planning policy on renewable energy development within the National Park will be reviewed. Area Summary of main points raised at Regulation 18 . Concerns raised by a number of parish councils regarding the visual impact of solar Conserving panels; and the impact of construction traffic on verges. the Built . Minstead Parish Council called for additional guidance on basements. Environment . Continued support for the protection of the distinct character of the New Forest villages by stopping large extensions & replacement dwellings from Sway Parish Council and the New Forest Association. The CLA response encouraged the re-use of existing buildings on brownfield sites e.g. underused farm buildings. Sway Parish Council supported the continued protection of designated and non- designated heritage assets.
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