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Key Settlement Policy Boundary South West Basingstoke Gateway Possible location for health and wellbeing campus London (45 mins) Transport Interchange Worting Current application for logistics and distribution centre Promoted sites for residential-led development Indicative mass rapid transit route Improved local connectivity Basingstoke Vision for LandConservation North area of the M3 M at Junction 7 Oakley Strategic Gap Ridgeline between Draft for consultation NovemberOakley and Basingstoke 2020 Potential Strategic Gap Kempshott Indicativetransit mass route rapid Scheduled Monument M Oakley Existing woodland blocks Potential green corridors To London Old Down Site of Importance for Nature Conservation Existing railway Beggarwood Former Oakley Station Motorway M3 Motorway junction M J8 J7 Potential improvement M M works to Junction 7 Southampton(24 mins) Possible A-road location Potential J7 improvement works A303 for health and Current A30 wellbeing to Junction 7 Fibre spine connectivity campus application for logistics centre Transport and distribution interchange M3 Potential StrategicGap Dummer Potential StrategicGap A30 J8 North Waltham Improvementsto A30 Consultation runs until 5pm on Friday 15 January 2021 A303 To Southampton Contents Page Consultation on the draft vision 1 1. Introduction 4 2. Role and status of the vision 5 3. Current growth in the area 5 Map one - housing led development sites west of Basingstoke 7 4. Opportunities for sustainable development and enhancing strategic and local infrastructure 8 Map two - strategic connectivity of land north of the M3 at junction 7 8 5. Principles for growth 10 Map three - existing and proposed strategic cycle route network 13 Map four - vision for land north of the M3 at junction 7 15 6. Delivery 16 Vision for land north of the M3 at junction 7 Consultation on the draft vision The council has drawn up a draft of a strategic vision for land to the north of junction 7 of the M3 and is keen to hear views and comments to help to shape the final version. Worting Area covered by the draft vision London (45 mins) Oakley Basingstoke Southampton (24 mins) Kempshott To London Beggarwood J7 M3 North A30 Waltham J8 Dummer A303 To Southampton What is the vision about? and land owners putting forward possible development sites for consideration for the A number of proposals have been put forward Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan Update. for the area, including it being highlighted as a potential location for a new hospital, a Work is already underway on building new planning application for a distribution hub homes on sites allocated in the area in the current Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan to 1 Vision for land north of the M3 at junction 7 2029, with planning applications approved You can have your say by: for others. • filling in the online survey on the webpage at www.basingstoke.gov.uk/visionM3-j7-land Aiming to set out a joined up approach to the area, the vision identifies the types of • emailing your response to infrastructure needed, for example transport [email protected] improvements, facilities and utilities. • filling in a paper copy of the survey - which you can request by calling the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is council’s contact centre on already working with highway authorities to 01256 844844 or emailing move forward the transport strategy for [email protected] the borough. - and posting to: The draft vision highlights areas where Planning Policy Team investment or more detailed work would be Draft Vision for M3 at junction 7 needed, helping other local services to plan Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council ahead in a coordinated way. It aims to put Civic Offices addressing climate change at the heart of London Road future proposals. Basingstoke Hampshire Recognising that this area is an important RG21 4AH gateway to the town with nearby historic villages with their own distinctive identities, • writing to the address above. the vision sets out the need to reflect the If you have any questions about this characteristics of the local environment and consultation, please contact the council’s the potential concerns of nearby communities. Planning Policy team by calling 01256 844844 New strategic gaps around villages such as or emailing [email protected] North Waltham and Dummer are proposed. If you need this information in a The aim of the vision is to guide early different format, such as a paper copy or discussions, helping to set the direction for large print, please contact us by email at future planning policy which will emerge as [email protected], the new Local Plan is developed. or call 01256 844844, or complete our ‘Information in a different format’ online How to have your say form on the website at www.basingstoke.gov.uk/different-format-info Key questions that we need to hear views and comments on, in addition to any other general comments, are: What happens next • whether there is support for the concept of Consultation on this draft vision runs from establishing a vision for land north of the Friday 20 November 2020 until 5pm Friday M3 at junction 7 15 January 2021. • whether the proposed draft vision is Based upon comments received and any supported in whole or in part additional technical evidence available, the • what is missing and what elements in vision is set to be updated for adoption by the it need changing, strengthening council’s Cabinet in March 2021. or improving. 2 Vision for land north of the M3 at junction 7 Key Draft for consultation November 2020 Settlement Policy Boundary South West Basingstoke Gateway Possible location for health and wellbeing campus London (45 mins) Transport Interchange Worting Current application for logistics and distribution centre Promoted sites for residential-led development Indicative mass rapid transit route Improved local connectivity Basingstoke Conservation area M Oakley Strategic Gap Ridgeline between Oakley and Basingstoke Potential Strategic Gap Kempshott Indicativetransit mass route rapid Scheduled Monument M Oakley Existing woodland blocks Potential green corridors To London Old Down Site of Importance for Nature Conservation Existing railway Beggarwood Former Oakley Station Motorway M3 Motorway junction M J8 J7 Potential improvement M M works to Junction 7 Southampton(24 mins) Possible A-road location Potential J7 improvement works A303 for health and Current A30 wellbeing to Junction 7 Fibre spine connectivity campus application for logistics centre Transport and distribution interchange M3 Potential StrategicGap Dummer Potential StrategicGap A30 J8 North Waltham Improvementsto A30 A303 To Southampton Vision for land north of the M3 at junction 7 Vision for land north of the M3 at junction 7 Draft for consultation November 2020 Land north of the M3 at junction 7 will be a dynamic, healthy and sustainable place with excellent transport links. Adjoining and integrated with beautiful countryside, it will be a location for creative and inspiring growth. Land north of the M3 at junction 7 will create: • A cluster of growth-focused regionally significant assets including a health and wellbeing campus, digital logistics hub, research and development centre and transport interchange. • High quality infrastructure supporting future growth in the borough and connectivity to Basingstoke town and the wider region, supported by ‘fibre-spine’ technology. • An exemplar sustainable mixed-use development which combats climate change and protects the identity of local villages. • Connected and enhanced spaces, through a series of countryside and ecology corridors, contributing to a wider green infrastructure network. 1. Introduction • protect and enhance the natural environment assets of the borough whilst 1.1 creating a greener future. The borough council recognises that 1.2 providing high quality communities, services At land north of the M3 at junction 7, and facilities is important for our residents, the council recognises that there are businesses and partners, and this requires specific opportunities to secure important careful consideration at an early stage. Taking improvements to benefit the town and wider a proactive approach will ensure that we are borough through well planned development able to think and plan for how we: supported by high quality transport links. • respond to the climate emergency; Future growth in the area could include: • best future proof our infrastructure to meet • high quality homes with facilities to meet demand now and in the future; residents’ needs such as schools, sports • Clearly set out our ambitions to work with and play and green spaces for recreation service and infrastructure providers and and exercise. secure investment to benefit everybody; • an interconnected network of habitats and • ensure we provide housing and jobs with corridors for flora and fauna to thrive. a diverse and healthy local economy, • a new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing supported by good education and training campus. facilities; and 4 Vision for land north of the M3 at junction 7 • employment opportunities with a range the future and that suitable options are given of roles from health-related activities and full consideration. However, plan making is a research and development centre to a statutory process which currently takes a potential jobs in logistics. number of years to complete and the council is keen to ensure that an appropriate vision is • higher education to meet the needs of in place now to guide development in advance employers with opportunities to work with of, or alongside the update process. The vision existing universities to develop a linked will help to guide and inform work on the facility in the town. updated Local Plan. 1.3 2.3 This vision will play an important role in While the vision will be a council document articulating the council’s ambitions for this area with limited planning weight, being developed and will be used as the basis for understanding outside of the statutory planning system, it the views of residents, businesses and those is an important council statement regarding with a role in providing services and facilities future priorities for land west of Basingstoke.