Pytchley Parish Council

Pytchley Village Neighbourhood Development Plan - DRAFT

2017 – 2031 Pre-Submission Version Jan 2018 Pytchley Village Neighbourhood Development Plan – Pre-Submission

Foreword

The attached Neighbourhood Plan is an important document that affects all members of the community of Pytchley. It provides the village with a reference document that outlines the requirements for future development with the village during the next 30 years with regard to planning and land use.

The development of a Neighbourhood Plan by local communities became possible with the introduction of The Localism Act 2011, which gives new rights and powers to communities and individuals. It specifically allows local communitiesDRAFT to develop and adopt Neighbourhood Plans, which will be legally binding on local councils.

In 2016 the Pytchley Parish Council committed to setting up a working group - the Pytchley Neighbourhood Plan Working Group - to develop the plan in accordance with the legal requirements and with the consultation of the local community. Alan Lodge was appointed the working group leader and four members volunteered to assist him, three members from the Parish Council and one member co-opted from the community. The working group remit was to produce a written plan ensuring that all the legislative procedures are adhered to and that the wishes of the community are taken into consideration. The Parish Council would be fully informed and would approve all stages of the plans development.

So, what is a Neighbourhood Plan? As stated before, it is a document that defines any issues dealing with ‘Land Development’. In other words it will only address issues that would normally be passed to the Local Council Planning Department. Included would be: building development, extensions, change of use, protection of Listed Buildings, ensuring conservation area is not compromised etc. It does not address directly issues such as speeding through the village, vehicle parking, etc unless these issues are part of planning issues. The ultimate result of the Plan is to define a set of ‘Planning Policies’. These policies will be form part of the criteria when reviewing any local planning applications.

Many of you may remember the questionnaire that was given to every member of the village in 2003, and subsequently updated in 2012, in order to produce a ‘Parish Plan’. The work that was put in to producing the plan and its subsequent update resulted a

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very comprehensive picture of the village and its infrastructure. We have been fortunate in so much as we were able to use many of the findings from these two documents as a basis for going forward in the production of the Neighbourhood Plan.

Since then, the Working Group organised an ‘Open Day’ on Saturday 14th May 2016 to introduce the concept of the Neighbourhood Plan and to provide the village with an opportunity to be updated with developments. It was also an opportunity to provide an open platform for consultation. And as such, this Open Day was a great success with more than 60 members of the community attended. There was great interest shown and some excellent feed-back was received, for which the workingDRAFT group is very grateful. A great vote of thanks to all those who not only provided feedback on the day, but also to all those who diligently completed the earlier questionnaires.

On the following pages you will find a report that, in terms of land planning, incorporates your thoughts and wishes, and a series of planning policies relevant for the next 14 years of the village development. This report is at the pre-submission stage, giving the community an opportunity to review the contents prior to official examination.

The Parish Council and the Working Group hope that you find this document of interest. Please read through the various sections and if you have any queries/comments (positive or negative) please direct them to Alan Lodge or any member of the Parish Council or any member of the Working Group. You may also use the email address: [email protected]

Signed on behalf of the Pytchley Parish Council

Alan Lodge (WG leader)

Julie Jelley, Richard Elias, Pat Hobson, Steve Booker (WG members)

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Contents

2. Introduction...... 6 2.1. What is a Neighbourhood Plan...... 6 2.1.1. Why does Pytchley need a Neighbourhood Plan...... 7 2.2. Plan of designated neighbourhood area...... 10 2.3. Local Planning Authority...... 10 2.4. Route Map...... 11 3. The Neighbourhood Area...... DRAFT 14 3.1. Pytchley Village - a brief description...... 14 3.2. Facilities ...... 16 Housing...... 17 3.3. Employment...... 18 3.4. Renewable Energy ...... 18 3.5. Communications...... 19 3.5.1. Road system...... 19 3.5.2. Footpaths...... 20 3.5.3. Broadband Internet...... 21 3.5.4. Mobile Phone Reception...... 21 4. Key Issues...... 22 4.1. Background...... 22 4.2. Main Planning Issues...... 22 4.2.1. Housing...... 23 4.2.2. Commercial Development...... 23 4.2.3. Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation...... 23 4.2.4. Sustainability...... 23 4.2.5. Renewable Energy...... 24 4.2.6. Facilities...... 24 4.3. Main non-Planning Issues...... 25 4.3.1. Roadways...... 25 4.3.2. Parking...... 25 4.3.3. Litter...... 26 4.3.4. Dog mess...... 26 4.3.5. Playground Equipment...... 26 5. Vision and Objectives...... 27 Page 4 of 50 Pytchley Village Neighbourhood Development Plan – Pre-Submission

5.1. Vision...... 27 6. The Planning Policies...... 29 6.1. Policy Location Map...... 30 6.2. Policy: PP01 Pytchley Building Boundary...... 30 6.2.1. Policy PP01...... 30 6.3. Policy: PP02 Housing Site Allocation...... 32 6.3.1. Policy PP02...... 32 6.4. Policy: PP03 Commercial Buildings...... 34 6.4.1. Policy PP03...... 34 6.5. Policy: PP04 Employment Land...... DRAFT 35 6.5.1. Policy PP04...... 35 6.5.2. Policy: PP05 Community Facilities...... 36 6.5.3. Policy PP05...... 36 6.5.4. Policy: PP06 Design In The Conservation Area...... 37 6.5.5. Policy PP06...... 37 6.5.6. Policy: PP07 Design In The Setting Of The Conservation Area...... 39 6.5.7. Policy PP07...... 39 6.5.8. Policy: PP08 Views Into And Out Of The Conservation Area...... 40 6.5.9. Policy PP08...... 40 6.6. Policy: PP09 Locally Listed Buildings...... 41 6.6.1. Policy PP09...... 41 6.7. Policy: PP10 Traffic And Car Parking...... 42 6.7.1. Policy PP10...... 42 6.8. Policy: PP11 Green Infrastructure And Biodiversity...... 44 6.8.1. Policy PP11...... 44 6.9. Policy: PP12 Local Green Spaces...... 46 6.9.1. Policy PP12...... 46 7. Appendices...... 47 7.1. Abbreviations...... 47 7.2. References...... 47 7.3. Village Listed Buildings...... 48 7.4. Breakdown of Dwelling Types...... 50

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2. Introduction

2.1. What is a Neighbourhood Plan

A Neighbourhood Plan is an opportunity for local people to create a framework for delivering a sustainable future for the benefit of all who live, work or visit the area. DRAFT

Within the document will be a series of ‘planning policies’ based on firm evidence and these policies will be the defining principle when reviewing planning applications.

The Localism Act 2011 established the right for communities to prepare Neighbourhood Plans and the rules governing their preparation were published in 2012. The government document ‘National Planning Policy Framework 2014’ sets out the Government’s planning policies for and how these are expected to be applied. An extract from this document states:

Neighbourhood plans 183. Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and deliver the sustainable development they need. Parishes and neighbourhood forums can use neighbourhood planning to:

Set planning policies through neighbourhood plans to determine decisions on planning applications; and Grant planning permission through Neighbourhood Development Orders and Community Right to Build Orders for specific development which complies with the order. 184. Neighbourhood planning provides a powerful set of tools for local people to ensure that they get the right types of development for their community. The ambition of the neighbourhood should be aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area. Neighbourhood plans must be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the Local Plan. To facilitate this, local planning Page 6 of 50 Pytchley Village Neighbourhood Development Plan – Pre-Submission

authorities should set out clearly their strategic policies for the area and ensure that an up-to-date Local Plan is in place as quickly as possible. Neighbourhood plans should reflect these policies and neighbourhoods should plan positively to support them. Neighbourhood plans and orders should not promote less development than set out in the Local Plan or undermine its strategic policies. (Extract from National Planning Policy Framework 2014 - www.gov.uk)

The Localism Act and the Policy Framework ensure that our community gets the right level of development and sets planning policies that ensures that any planning applications are consistent with the Local Development PlanDRAFT (LDP) for the village of Pytchley. The Neighbourhood Plan is part of the LDP and therefore has statutory status; this makes it far more relevant than the previously developed Parish Plans, although many of the decisions are based on the findings of these. The main body of this document has been formatted to facilitate understanding, the Planning Policies themselves have been written in a more formal manner to ensure they are not misunderstood or misinterpreted.

A Neighbourhood Plan is not purely a wish list put together by a small group of people but is a document compiled on behalf of the community and stakeholders and the planning policies are seen to be justified by robust statistics and comments within the Neighbourhood Plan.

2.1.1. Why does Pytchley need a Neighbourhood Plan

The Parish Council feels that a Neighbourhood Plan is an opportunity, under the umbrella of the Localism Act, to take great control of the future development of the village, and to ensure that major planning decisions are taken locally and in the best interests of the community.

The guiding principle of the NPPF is that of sustainable development. That is not to say that the village of Pytchley shall expand to an unrecognisable entity, but that to ensure the community does not stagnate, any development shall be in a controlled way so that the underlying ‘spirit’ of the village is not lost.

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The NPPF explains sustainable development thus:

7. There are three dimensions to sustainable development: economic, social and environmental. These dimensions give rise to the need for the planning system to perform a number of roles:

An economic role – contributing to building a strong, responsive and competitive economy, by ensuring that sufficient land of the right type is available in the right places and at the right time to support growth and innovation;DRAFT and by identifying and coordinating development requirements, including the provision of infrastructure; A social role – supporting strong, vibrant and healthy communities, by providing the supply of housing required to meet the needs of present and future generations; and by creating a high quality built environment, with accessible local services that reflect the community’s needs and support its health, social and cultural well-being; and An environmental role – contributing to protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic environment; and, as part of this, helping to improve biodiversity, use natural resources prudently, minimise waste and pollution, and mitigate and adapt to climate change including moving to a low carbon economy.

The Plan has been developed in accordance with these guidelines and mindful of the NPPF principle of ‘a presumption in favour of sustainable development’.

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2.2. Plan of designated neighbourhood area.

This map indicates the limit of housing development applied to the village Neighbourhood Plan. This is considered the ‘heart’ of the village. This Building Boundary was agreed and passed by KBC in December 2016.

2.3. Local Planning Authority Pytchley Parish Council as a “qualifying Body” registered the full extent of the administrative parish of Pytchley as the neighbourhood areaDRAFT for the purposes of developing a Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Council informed Borough Council (KBC) that it wished to register to produce a Neighbourhood Plan in May 2015. The Parish Council then formally applied for the area to be registered in October 2015.

The Plan period is designated as 2017 - 2031. The start date is the year that the plan will be ‘made’ (accepted) and the finish date aligns with the finish date of the North Joint Core Strategy. This version of the Neighbourhood Plan is designated ‘Pre-Submission’ in other words this is a preliminary copy of the Plan and will be put to the community prior to its submission to the KBC.

The Joint Committee adopted the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (JCS) on 14th July 2016. The JCS is now formally part of the Development Plan for North Northamptonshire and supersedes the 2008 CSS in its entirety and also the saved Local Plans policies listed at Appendix 3 of the Plan. The CSS plan can be accessed on the KBC website. The North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit can be contacted by post, email, or telephone:

North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit c/o East Northamptonshire Council Cedar Drive Thrapston Northamptonshire NN14 4LZ Tel 01832 742355 Email [email protected] Page 10 of 50 Pytchley Village Neighbourhood Development Plan – Pre-Submission

2.4. Route Map

The production of a Neighbourhood Plan requires certain stages to be completed in a specific order - the following lists indicates each stage

GETTING STARTED

0 Clarify if a plan is needed 1 Publicise the intention to produce a plan and contact keyDRAFT local partners 2 Speak to the Local Planning Authority

NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA

• Consult on and determine neighbourhood area • Submit Neighbourhood Area application to the Local Planning Authority • Decision on Neighbourhood Area by Local Planning Authority

NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM

• Set up and promote Neighbourhood Forum • Develop a forum constitution (RTPI have produced a constitution template) • Submit forum proposal to Local Planning Authority • Decision on Neighbourhood Forum by Local Planning Authority • For parish councils- establish a steering group (if necessary) and associated terms of reference

EARLY STAGE PLAN DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

• Initial meetings/discussions with Local Planning Authority to identify scope of their support to the neighbourhood plan group (i.e. establishing remit of duty to support) • Develop a community engagement strategy • Engagement • Establish plan scope and formulate draft vision and objectives

BUILDING THE EVIDENCE BASE

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• Meetings/discussions with Local Planning Authority on types of evidence already available and where this can be accessed or contact details of agencies who hold the data. • Review existing evidence and Identify and develop further evidence required (either because there is no existing up to date evidence or because the data is only available at a much larger geographic level than the local neighbourhood). • Meetings/discussions with Local Planning Authority to discuss whether Strategic Environmental Assessment or Habitats Regulation Assessments are required for the plan.

WRITING THE PLAN DRAFT

• Further develop and refine the issues, vision, aims and objectives as result of the ongoing engagement programme and evidence gathering. • Translate the vision and aims in to policies and proposals. • Check that your neighbourhood plan policies are in general conformity with the strategic policies in the local plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. If not in conformity with the strategic policies in the local plan arrange a meeting to discuss with your local planning authority. • If Strategic Environmental Assessment is required- production of associated environmental report (this should be consulted on during the pre-submission consultation of the draft plan). This may need to be updated at a later date if there are substantial changes to the content of the draft plan. • Update draft plan if required following the outcomes of the strategic environmental assessment.

PRE-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION, MODIFICATIONS & PREPARING THE PLAN FOR SUBMISSION TO LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY

• Pre-submission consultation • Consider responses to consultation • Make relevant amendments to plan as a result of pre-submission consultation • Prepare basic conditions statement • Prepare consultation statement • Submit plan and associated documents required to the Local Planning Authority

INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION

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• Meet with Local Planning Authority to discuss appointment of examiner and timescales for referendum • Regulation 16 consultation (minimum 6 weeks and led by the Local Planning Authority) • Examination • Examiners report published • Meetings/discussions with Local Planning • Authority on the suggested recommendations and modifications to the plan (if any) within the examiner’s report and next steps

REFERENDUM DRAFT

• Publication of pre-Referendum information and documents • Referendum • Publication of Referendum decision Neighbourhood plan is ‘made’

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3. The Neighbourhood Area

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3.1. Pytchley Village - a brief description.

Pytchley Village is a small community located some 2 miles south of the centre of Kettering, Northamptonshire and consists of approximately 280 dwellings housing approximately 500 residents. There has been a settlement here for many centuries and is, in fact, mentioned in the Domesday Book.

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It is located on gently rising ground going south and affords wide reaching views towards Kettering and beyond in the North, Burton Latimer in the East, Broughton and Rothwell in the Northwest. It is encompassed by open countryside consisting mainly of farmland - arable and livestock - with small woodland or copse areas sparsely located around the area. The nearest villages are (1 mile south), Broughton (1 mile west), and Isham (1 mile east). DRAFT

The village is essentially rural in nature and has three working farms within the village boundary. There are three further farms immediately outside of the village but still within the parish. There is also a Golf course/driving range within the parish.

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The centre of the village is a conservation area and within this area are some fine grade II listed buildings including large stone-built houses and smaller thatched-roofed cottages. All Saints Church is located almost in the centre of the village and the Overstone Arms Public House is adjacent to the main crossroads. There is a Primary School located originally in the High Street extended into Butchers Lane.

Open spaces within the village are limited to the recreation ground, a protected area in Butchers Lane, and an area allocated for development to the north of the village in Isham Road.

There is a long-established motor coach operator just outside of the village on the Isham Road and a farm machinery repair/servicing operation further along the Isham Road towards the A14.

The A14 trunk road is seen by the community as a natural barrier between the tranquility of the village and the urban nature of the Kettering east expansion.

3.2. Facilities

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Facilities are limited to the Church, Primary School, Village Hall, and Public House - there are no shops in the village. Most shopping requirements can be met at the Venture Park Shopping Centre located approximately 1 mile to the north of the village, or further afield in Kettering and surrounding large towns. There is a regular, if sparse, bus service to both Kettering and Wellingborough.

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During the middle of the 20th century the village experiencedDRAFT expansions to the southeast, in Lower End and Church Street. It was at this time that the current recreation ground and village hall were established. There was further expansion to the north in Manor Gardens and behind the school in Butchers Lane. There are currently two major housing schemes that have passed the planning stage and awaiting construction - one on the grounds of Home Farm in Butchers Lane, the other in the old orchard of Dairy Farm on Orlingbury Road. At various times over its history, there has been infill building, resulting in very few opportunities for further expansion.

3.3. Employment

Currently there are limited opportunities for employment within the village - the major employers being the farms, the school, the coach operator and the farm machinery operation. Apart from some home-working, most employment is outside of the village.

3.4. Renewable Energy The village is located in open countryside and the opportunities for providing renewable energy are very limit. There is already a large wind turbine farm 2-3 miles to the east at the Barton Wold Farm.

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3.5. Communications

The village is bisected by two road systems - Isham road/High street/ Broughton Road, and Orlingbury Road/Kettering Road affording links to adjacent villages and also to Kettering and to the main A14 east/west trunk road via Junction 9 to the north of the village. DRAFT 3.5.1. Road system Both the east-west and the north-south routes can be heavily used during rush hours and also suffer from high-speed traffic at all times. Community Speed Watch schemes have been employed to monitor traffic flows and to raise awareness of the issues surrounding speeding.

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3.5.2. Footpaths In addition to the road-side pavements within the center of the village, there are many public footpaths both within the village and in the surrounding open countryside linking adjacent communities, although there are no footpaths to the main shopping area on Pytchley Lodge. DRAFT

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3.5.3. Broadband Internet High speed broadband is available in the village and it is expected that the current speed will be improved in line with government directives. Recent test indicate:

Ping Download Upload 412 ms 43.09 Mb/s 6.68 Mb/s DRAFT 3.5.4. Mobile Phone Reception Mobile reception within the village varies from average to virtually non-existent. The variance is not only related to provider, but also to location in the village. The local antennae is located just outside of the village to the north and some users experience problems due to the ‘shadows’ cast by larger buildings - for example, the Church.

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4. Key Issues

4.1. Background

In 2003 Pytchley Parish Council commissioned a village questionnaire in order to produce a Parish Plan. The questionnaire contained valuable information regarding the resident’s wishes and desires for the development of the village of Pytchley. A report was produced, but due to the time lapse for its acceptance byDRAFT KBC, a further village questionnaire was commissioned in 2012. This enabled the original plan to be updated to reflect the then current views of the residents. the two document - Parish Plan 2003 and Parish Plan update 2012 - were submitted to KBC and incorporated by them.

When a decision was made by the Parish Council to produce a Neighbourhood Plan, it was decided that the data within the Parish Plans was a sound and reliable basis to take forward. In addition to this data, an open day was held on 14th May 2016.

At the open day, a full presentation was made of the two original plans. Additionally, display boards were presented depicting various aspects of the village, as highlighted in the original parish plans, augmented by current photographs relating to the aspects of each board. The audience was encouraged to write comments on ‘post-it’ notes for as many subjects as they wished. at the close of the day, all the comments were photographed and then collated.

The day was very well attended and provided useful feedback to the Working Group to provide a valuable update to the original parish plans. This data, combined with the previous information, then provided a firm basis in order to develop the Neighbourhood Plan.

4.2. Main Planning Issues

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From the data received and the historical information available from the Parish Plans, it was possible to identify broad headings to represent the main issues raised. From the list of main issues, a clear vision of how the community wishes the village to develop and a full set of objectives can be established. Some objectives are not related to planning issues and are added under a separate heading below.

4.2.1. Housing

Generally, the feeling was that the village layout and currentDRAFT density could not support large-scale development with the exception of the area in Isham Road previously identified by KBC to provide future housing. Currently this area is planned to support the creation of eight units. There is a distinct lack of low-cost starter homes, this was a specific feature that came out of the community questionnaires.

4.2.2. Commercial Development

Opportunities for commercial development within the village are limited. The village does not lend itself to development areas suitable for large-scale employment. Consistent with the Parish Plan there was strong feeling that there should be no further large commercial development within the parish.

4.2.3. Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation

This did not feature in the Parish Plan and there is therefore no history. However from the consultation it was clear that there was strong opposition to the siting of a Gypsy/Traveller site within the parish of Pytchley.

4.2.4. Sustainability

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role and enhances the village environment in accordance with the visions and objectives will be supported.

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There are many historical features within the village including Grade II listed buildings and a conservation area.

4.2.5. Renewable Energy

As to be expected this received mixed opinions as it did in the update to the Parish Plan. There was feeling that there should be no wind farms within the parish.

4.2.6. Facilities

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The absence of a shop was lamented with the suggestion that the Pub could meet this need. There is currently a large superstore just over a mile away from the village. The village Hall and recreation grounds are seen as an important asset to the village.

4.3. Main non-Planning Issues

The following issues, although not directly related to planning, evoked a strong feeling from the community and are listed so that any future development is made aware of these issues and ensures that the situation is not aggravatedDRAFT by the development.

4.3.1. Roadways

Both major roads bisecting the village are used at ‘rat runs’ during the rush hours. This leads to large volumes of traffic, much of which is exceeds the statutory speed limit. Community Speed Watch campaigns have been employed over a period of years to attempt to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding, but with limited success. Various speed-calming schemes have been suggested to try to alleviate the problem.

4.3.2. Parking

There were many requests from the community for the grassed verges in certain areas to be replaced with hard surfacing to provide off road parking.

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The other areas where parking is an issue is the High Street where because of the narrow road width, through traffic is hampered with the result that parked cars are frequently damaged. The problem in the High Street is compounded during school term time with additional parked vehicles during drop-off and pick-up periods.

4.3.3. Litter One resident cited litter as a problem and another suggested that the food takeaway businesses on Pytchley Lodge should be responsible for clearing up the discarded food/drink containers, which litter the village.

4.3.4. Dog mess There still are one or two dog walkers who do not clear up after their dogs have fouled the pavements.

4.3.5. Playground Equipment There were several remarks about the inadequate playground equipment.

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5. Vision and Objectives

5.1. Vision The following vision and objectives set out how the Plan aims to address the key issues that have been identified through consultation and research.DRAFT Vision for Pytchley Village

This Neighbourhood Plan will ensure that the Village of Pytchley will a) retain its character as a traditional village, b) evolve without losing the essential character of the village, c) ensure that any development will enhance the quality of life for the community and d) ensure that all developments offer a fully sustainable and thriving rural lifestyle.

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Objectives In order to deliver the Vision and to take forward into Planning Policies, a series of objectives have been established. These objectives summarise the key issues identified previously and are listed as broad statements of intent.

Item Description Related Policy/Policies No. 1 Build housing within the defined building boundary 2 Provide for village housing needs including DRAFT affordable housing 3 Ensure that new buildings are designed in keeping with the local environment. 4 Encourage new businesses into the village without impacting existing infrastructure. 5 Protect important areas of open spaces and ensure country views are maintained. 6 Ensure that the potential future density of through traffic is managed. 7 Address Parking issues relating to residents and visitors. 8 Encourage greater use of walking and cycling. 9 Ensure that any new development is supported by timely review and update of local infrastructure. 10 Encourage the maintenance and, if required, improvement of existing properties within the village boundary.

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6. The Planning Policies

These Planning Policies have been developed from the criteria identified in the previous sections. They have encompassed the features and principles summarized in the Visions and Objectives sections.

Each Policy is indexed by a unique number and is appended by a policy intention, and an evidenced-based justification of the policy. Where evidence is taken from the previous Village Plans (2003 and 2012), only the relevant paragraphDRAFT numbers are referenced.

The relevant Planning Committees, when deciding on Planning Applications relating to the Parish of Pytchley, shall use the Policies in addition to the Local Development Plan and Government Legislation.

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6.1. Policy Location Map

6.2. Policy: PP01 Pytchley Building Boundary

Overview This Policy defines the limit that building will be permitted and the effect on local amenities. DRAFT

Intent The intent is not to completely stop any development, but to ensure any future building work does not ‘overwhelm’ the existing character of the village.

6.2.1. Policy PP01 The Neighbourhood Plan designates a Pytchley Building Boundary, as shown on the Policies Map, within which proposals for an infill housing development will be supported.

New homes on the infill sites within the Pytchley Building Boundary may be permitted where:

The proposal respects the immediate character and pattern of development; The design reflects local character; The proposal complies with the other conditions of this Neighbourhood Plan; and The amenities of adjacent residents are not unduly affected.

Development for homes behind existing frontages of housing will be strictly controlled, particularly where there is no defensible boundary to open countryside and where the amenities of residents on the frontage would be adversely affected by overlooking and disturbance.

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Development of existing back gardens within the Building Boundary will not be supported in order to protect the historic character and pattern of the village.

Development proposals on land outside the defined building boundary will not be supported in the countryside unless such development is necessary for the purposes of agriculture or forestry, or for enterprise, diversification, recreation or tourism that benefit the rural economy without harming countryside and villagers interests. New isolated homes in the countryside will not be supported except in accordance with this Neighbourhood Plan. DRAFT Evidence

Parish Plan section 3.2 Parish Plan section 2 Parish Plan update Appendix 12 (2.3 & 3.2) Neighbourhood Plan first consultation report “Housing”

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6.3. Policy: PP02 Housing Site Allocation

Overview This Policy identifies any areas within the village that have already been allocated for development and defines the scope of the development(s).

Intent To ensure that any new development is in keeping with the localDRAFT amenities. 6.3.1. Policy PP02 The Neighbourhood Plan allocates land east of Pytchley village, as shown on the Policies Map, for residential use.

Proposals for the development of the land will be supported, provided:  The scheme delivers approximately 8 new houses;  The scheme has a mix of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom types of homes and makes provision for 30% affordable homes;  The site has a off-street parking spaces. per property to avoid parking on the public highway, and ensure that a footpath to the village boundary is established. The number of spaces required are defined in policy no. PP10 of this document;  An ecological impact assessment is carried out to evidence and propose a biodiversity mitigation strategy with the aim of the scheme delivering a net biodiversity gain for the loss of any value identified on the former land;  The layout and landscape scheme:  Provide for a significant landscape buffer on the northern boundary of the site to create a defensible boundary that will prevent access to land to the north of the site;  Retain as much of the hedgerow and woodland that run around the site as possible as part of the agreed biodiversity improvement strategy;  Have regard to the amenities of adjoining residential properties in Isham Road.  Appropriate traffic calming schemes and environmental improvements are provided at the entrances to and within Pytchley Page 32 of 50 Pytchley Village Neighbourhood Development Plan – Pre-Submission

Evidence Parish Plan section 2.3 Parish Plan Update Appendix 12 (3.2 &4.3.1) Neighbourhood Plan first consultation report “Housing”

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6.4. Policy: PP03 Commercial Buildings

Overview This Policy addresses the development of commercial buildings within the village boundary.

Intent The intent of this policy is to ensure that commercial developmentDRAFT does not impinge on the overall character of the village.

6.4.1. Policy PP03 Proposals to retain and improve services within the Building Boundary will be supported. Proposals for the redevelopment or change of use of premises used for retail or other local services will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that their location and premises are no longer economically viable and that the premises have been marketed at a reasonable price for a reasonable timeframe for that and any other suitable commercial uses.

Proposals to enhance, extend and protect existing services, as well as to develop new facilities, will be supported, provided that they do not harm residential amenity and that they conform to the other design requirements in this Neighbourhood Plan.

Evidence

Parish Plan section 3 “ Development” Parish Plan update Appendix 12 (3.2) Neighbourhood Plan first consultation report “Development”

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6.5. Policy: PP04 Employment Land Overview This Policy deals with the re-use of redundant land.

Intent The intent of this policy is to ensure that the reuse of any redundant land or building will only be developed under restricted conditions. DRAFT 6.5.1. Policy PP04 New proposals for the redevelopment or change of use of redundant land or buildings in employment or commercial use to non-employment uses will only be permitted if the existing use is no longer economically viable and the site has been marketed at a reasonable price for at least a year for that and any other suitable employment or commercial uses.

Proposals to enhance, extend and protect existing employment sites, as well as to develop new facilities, will only be supported, provided that they do not damage the residential environment and that they conform to the other design requirements in this Neighbourhood Plan.

Evidence

Most employment sites within the village or already identified by higher authorities would serve workers from outside the village and would provide more than enough employment to meet existing and anticipated future village needs No other land has been identified within the village

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6.5.2. Policy: PP05 Community Facilities Overview This policy deals with the status of existing facilities.

Intent The intent is to ensure that any existing facilities within the village are not altered to the detriment of the overall village enjoyment.

6.5.3. Policy PP05 DRAFT The retention and enhancement of local community facilities will be supported. Proposals involving the loss of facilities will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that they are no longer viable whilst proposals to change the use of an asset must demonstrate that all reasonable steps have been taken to retain its present use and community value.

Proposals to enhance, extend and protect existing local community facilities, as well as to develop new facilities, will be supported, provided that they do not damage the residential environment and that they conform to the other design, etc. requirements in this Neighbourhood Plan.

Evidence

Current facilities within the village are well supported as demonstrated by observation and village consultation Village Hall – Parish Plan item 7.3. & 7.2.1., See also deed and constitution of village hall Recreation Ground – Parish Plan item 7.4.1.& 7.2.1. Mobile Library Public House – Parish plan section 7.2.1. Church – Parish Plan section 10 & 7.2.1 plus creation of “Heritage Trust” (see revision of parish Plan)

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6.5.4. Policy: PP06 Design In The Conservation Area

Overview The policy determines the amount of alteration within the conservation area.

Intent The intent is to ensure that the core conservation area of the village is not altered such that the overall character of the village is reduced. DRAFT 6.5.5. Policy PP06 Proposals for development should sustain and, where possible, enhance the historic character and appearance of the Pytchley Conservation Area, as shown in the Policies Map, and its wealth of listed buildings and other heritage assets.

All planning applications within the Conservation Area must explain how the design of proposals have sought to retain or enhance positive features of the area identified in the Pytchley Conservation Area or address issues in that document.

The design of development proposals should reflect the style of existing buildings and the character of the street landscape in respect of the use of construction materials and finishes for buildings or extensions. New buildings should be of a scale, size, colour and proportions to complement the character of traditional buildings in the Conservation Area. Where approved, modern replacement and/or new build materials should visually complement the immediate environment.

Any proposals for alterations or modernisation of commercial buildings should reflect their heritage, retain any existing traditional frontage, and ensure that the installation of modern infrastructure is as unobtrusive as possible.

Proposals to subdivide residential plots to enable development in rear gardens will be resisted as out of character with the Conservation Area.

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Conservation Area. Conditions pertaining to these imposed by Conservation Area designation should be strictly enforced.

Evidence

Revision to Parish Plan Appendix 12 ((8.5 & 7.2) DRAFT

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6.5.6. Policy: PP07 Design In The Setting Of The Conservation Area

Overview This policy defines the amount of new build in the Conservation area.

Intent The intent is to ensure that any new build takes into account the overall historic character of the surrounding properties to ensure that architecturalDRAFT themes are maintained.

6.5.7. Policy PP07 The purpose of Conservation Area designation is to acknowledge the special character of an area and this also applies to the area adjacent to it. Proposed works immediately adjacent to the Pytchley Conservation Area should be subject to the same level of planning scrutiny as those within the Conservation Area.

New buildings and extensions outside of the Conservation Area should enhance the local street view in terms of quality of materials (respecting and complementing the materials used on buildings nearby); their location on a site; and their relationship with existing development. Buildings should only be a maximum of 2 stories high and should respect the spaces around buildings.

Stone boundary walls within the conservation are a significant historical feature of the village. All future development within the conservation area must ensure that existing walls are preserved and maintained.

Evidence

Parish Plan section 2.3 Revision to Parish Plan Appendix 12 ((8.5 & 7.2)

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6.5.8. Policy: PP08 Views Into And Out Of The Conservation Area

Overview To ensure the open aspect of the village is maintained.

Intent The intent of this policy is to limit any development that would impact on the enjoyment of the views over the local open countryside. DRAFT

6.5.9. Policy PP08 Proposals for the development of open land that is considered significant in forming an essential setting to the appreciation and enjoyment of the Conservation Area will only be supported if they do not obstruct views to the Area from beyond the village, and views of the surrounding countryside from within all parts of the village. It should be explicitly recognised in any planning decision that the views into and out of the Conservation Area form part of the area's special character.

Proposals for the redevelopment of previously developed land or for the alteration of buildings on land that is considered significant in forming an essential setting to the appreciation and enjoyment of the Conservation Area by all the residents will only be supported if they do not detract from its character or appearance.

Evidence

Parish Plan sections 8.2 & 8.5

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6.6. Policy: PP09 Locally Listed Buildings

Overview To state the importance of maintaining listed buildings.

Intent The intent of this policy is to work closely with Local Planning, English Heritage, and other agencies to ensure that Listed Buildings are maintainedDRAFT as required by the Law.

6.6.1. Policy PP09 Proposals that will result in harm to, or loss of, a building or structure that has been identified as a Local Heritage Asset will be resisted unless it can be demonstrated that the harm is unavoidable and that the public benefits of the proposals outweigh the harm.

Evidence

National policies on listed buildings

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6.7. Policy: PP10 Traffic And Car Parking

Overview To limit the effect of any possible increase in traffic within and through the village.

Intent The intent of this Policy is to ensure that on-street parking isDRAFT restricted and that off- street parking is encouraged. Traffic volumes within and through the village are a particular problem for the village.

6.7.1. Policy PP10 Proposals for all types of development will only be supported where it is demonstrated that there is no adverse impact on the road network and pedestrian safety would not be compromised. Mitigation measures will be required for proposals resulting in significantly increased traffic movements which have negative impacts.

All development proposals where a transport assessment is required as part of a planning application must evaluate the effects of additional traffic movements generated by the development on the core local road network comprising the Isham Road, Orlingbury Road, Kettering Road, and Broughton Road. Such traffic analysis must also evaluate the impact of additional traffic flows and speed on to and off of these major thoroughfares.

Proposals for new residential development must make adequate provision for off- street parking, and as a minimum must comply with the following standards:

Residential car parking standards (up to 10 dwellings) 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 2 2 3 3 4

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Proposals to increase the number of bedrooms in a property must include a commensurate increase in the number of off-street car parking spaces. Proposals for new, or extensions to existing, commercial premises or community facilities must demonstrate the adequacy of off-street car parking spaces.

Proposals that require planning consent to create new parking spaces using residential frontages will be supported.

Evidence DRAFT Parish Plan section 4.3. Revision to Parish Plan Appendix 4.3.1 Neighbourhood Plan first consultation report “Cars/Traffic”

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6.8. Policy: PP11 Green Infrastructure And Biodiversity

Overview To ensure Green issues are addressed.

Intent The intent of this Policy is to ensure that any existing ‘green’ areas are protected and that any new developments embrace the principle of biodiversityDRAFT during the planning stage.

6.8.1. Policy PP11 Development proposals must contribute to and enhance the natural environment by ensuring the protection of local assets and the provision of alternative habitat resources for wildlife and green spaces for the community.

New development will be required to retain trees and hedgerows. Where they are unavoidably lost, replacement trees and hedgerows using indigenous species must be planted. New development will be required to respect local landscape character, in particular by minimising the impact of new development on views into and out of the village.

Where new housing development with integral open space is brought forward, developers will be expected to cooperate with the establishment of appropriate long- term arrangements for the management of this open space. Developers will be required to provide financial contributions or other means to support initial costs and ongoing maintenance, and/or to transfer land to an appropriate body, by agreement with the planning authority.

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they accord with other policies of this Neighbourhood Plan and have regard to the principles of the district-wide green infrastructure strategy.

Evidence

No specific Pytchley documented evidence

DRAFT

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6.9. Policy: PP12 Local Green Spaces

Overview Identify existing local open areas within the village.

Intent The intent of this policy is to identify existing local open areas and to ensure that they are protected from development. DRAFT

6.9.1. Policy PP12 The Neighbourhood Plan designates the following locations as Local Green Spaces, as shown on the Policies Map:

 Lower Green - adjacent to Dairy Farm  Recreation Ground - bounded by Lower End and Church Road.  Triangle at the main crossroads of High Street/Isham Road and Stringers Hill/Kettering Road.  Paddock in Orlingbury Road adjacent to Butchers Lane.

Proposals for development on the land will not be supported unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated.

Evidence

KBC identified areas – Site Specific Proposals Local Development Document References HVI033 & HVI034

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7. Appendices.

7.1. Abbreviations. The following are a list of abbreviations used throughout this document listed alphabetically:

LDP NPPF DRAFT KBC JCS CSS

7.2. References.

Localism Act 2011 Parish Plan 2003 Parish Plan 2012 Neighbourhood Plan first consultation report. National Planning Policy Framework 2014 Local Development Plan North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Community Speed Watch Deed and constitution of village hall

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7.3. Village Listed Buildings.

Key to Map

1. Church of All Saints - Grade I 2. Dower House - Grade II 3. Glebe House - Grade II 4. Keeper's Cottage - Grade II DRAFT 5. Lodge Cottage - Grade II 6. Old School House - Grade II 7. Pigeoncote, Coach House and Stable 20 Metres West of Pytchley House - Grade II 8. Pytchley Grange Farmhouse and Short Flanking Fences and Gates - Grade II 9. Pytchley House - Grade II 10. Pytchley Lodge Farmhouse - Grade II 11. Pytchley Manor House - Grade II 12. Rustic Summerhouse 30 Metres South of Pytchley House - Grade II 13. The Cottage - Grade II 14. The Thatched House - Grade II

** = Located outside of the village building boundary.

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7.4. Breakdown of Dwelling Types.

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