West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Local Plan Proposed Changes to the Pre-Submission Joint Core Strategy
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West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Local Plan Proposed Changes to the Pre-Submission Joint Core Strategy Schedule 2: Minor Proposed Changes July 2012 Proposed Changes to the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Pre-Submission - Schedule 2: Minor Proposed Changes Contents Page Section Page Number Introduction to the Schedules of Proposed Changes 2 Foreword 4 1.0 The Representations Arrangements 5 3.0 Introduction 6 4.0 Spatial Portrait, Spatial Vision and Objectives 10 5.0 Spatial Strategy 12 6.0 Connections 36 7.0 Regenerating and Developing Communities 45 8.0 Economic Advantage 51 9.0 Housing 59 10.0 Built and Natural Environment 68 11.0 Infrastructure and Delivery 92 12.0 Northampton 98 13.0 Daventry 108 14.0 Towcester 114 15.0 Brackley 118 16.0 Rural Areas 125 17.0 Monitoring and Review 131 18.0 Appendices – List of Appendices 139 18.0 Appendix 1 – Plans and other Strategies Taken into Account in the Preparation of the Joint Core 140 Strategy 18.0 Appendix 2 – Evidence Base for the Joint Core Strategy 143 18.0 Appendix 3 – West Northamptonshire Housing Trajectory 147 18.0 Appendix 5 – Saved Local Plan Policies to be Replaced by Joint Core Strategy Policies 155 19.0 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 157 20.0 Maps and Key Diagram 164 1 Proposed Changes to the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Pre-Submission - Schedule 2: Minor Proposed Changes Introduction to the Schedules of Proposed Changes 1.1 This schedule is one of two that sets out all the Proposed Changes to the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Pre- Submission (February 2011). This schedule sets out the Minor Proposed Changes. The Proposed Changes have been approved by the Joint Strategic Planning Committee and are being published for representations. 1.2 The Proposed Changes have been made in response to the representations received in respect of the Pre-Submission version of the Joint Core Strategy which was published for a statutory 6 week representation period between 17 February and 31 March 2011. They also reflect changes to national policy, particularly the National Planning Policy Framework and take into account updated technical evidence and other information. 1.3 The Proposed Changes are presented in the form of two schedules as follows: Schedule 1 - Significant Proposed Changes - These include changes to the policy text and other parts of the JCS which materially affect the strategy and relate to the soundness of the plan. Schedule 2 - Minor Proposed Changes – These include changes such as factual updates, consequential changes to supporting text, and the correction of typographical errors. 1.4 Both schedules, together with the representations received, will be submitted with the Pre-Submission Document to the Secretary of State, who will then appoint an independent Inspector to hold a public examination into the soundness of the plan. How to Make Representations 1.5 Representations are now invited on the Proposed Changes to the Strategy and all representations must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 26th September 2012 1.6 At this stage of the Joint Core Strategy only representations that relate to the Proposed Changes can be accepted. Representations that relate to unchanged parts of the Strategy will not be accepted as this is not an opportunity to reconsider the Strategy in its entirety. 1.7 As with the Pre-Submission consultation stage of the Joint Core Strategy the Proposed Changes consultation is also a formal stage of consultation. We are therefore only able to accept representations about whether the Proposed Changes to the Joint Core Strategy are ‘legally compliant’ and/or ‘sound’. The tests of ’soundness’ are set out in law. 2 Proposed Changes to the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Pre-Submission - Schedule 2: Minor Proposed Changes 1.8 The tests of soundness are: • Positively prepared – the plan should be prepared based on a strategy which seeks to meet objectively assessed development and infrastructure requirements, including unmet requirements from neighbouring authorities where it is reasonable to do so and consistent with achieving sustainable development; • Justified – the plan should be the most appropriate strategy, when considered against the reasonable alternatives, based on proportionate evidence; • Effective – the plan should be deliverable over its period and based on effective joint working on cross-boundary strategic priorities; and • Consistent with national policy – the plan should enable the delivery of sustainable development in accordance with the policies in the Framework. 1.9 There is a representation form available which you will need to make your representations. The representation form is accompanied by Guidance Notes. There is no need to repeat any comments that you have made to previous consultations as they will have already been considered. The forms are available on our website and at Council Offices and local libraries (normal office and opening times) throughout the West Northamptonshire area. 1.10 Representations on the Proposed Changes to the Pre-Submission Joint Core Strategy can be made in the following ways:- Online: We encourage electronic representations via our consultation portal at http://ldfconsultation.westnorthamptonshirejpu.org where you will be able to print or save a copy for your own records Email: you can email your representations to westnorthantsjpu@northampton.gov.uk Post: you can write in with your representations to: West Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit, The Guildhall, St Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE Fax: 01604 838543 1.11 For further guidance on making representations please contact the Joint Planning Unit by email at westnorthantsjpu@northampton.gov.uk or by telephone: 01604 837838 3 Proposed Changes to the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Pre-Submission - Schedule 2: Minor Proposed Changes Schedule of Minor Proposed Changes Section - Foreword Change Section of Policy/ Proposed Change Reason for Change Source of Change ID the Pre- Paragraph (e.g. JPU Officer, Submission Representation JCS Number/ s) PC001/F Foreword Section Include the Section number “1.0”. To be consistent with the JPU Officer Heading other sections of the JCS and to ensure clarity. PC002/F Foreword First In the third sentence delete “Pre-Submission”. To ensure clarity in JPU Officer Paragraph relation to the stage the JCS has reached. PC003/F Foreword Second In the first sentence delete “Local Development To reflect the recent JPU Officer Paragraph Framework”. changes to the planning system. PC004/F Foreword Second In the fourth sentence delete “Pre-Submission”. To ensure clarity in JPU Officer Paragraph relation to the stage the JCS has reached. PC005/F Foreword Second Delete the last sentence: “The Pre-Submission To ensure clarity in JPU Officer Paragraph Joint Core Strategy replaces the Emergent Joint relation to the stage the Core Strategy that was published for consultation JCS has reached. in July 2009.” PC006/F Foreword Third Delete the last sentence: “Further opportunity to To ensure clarity in JPU Officer Paragraph get involved in the planning of our areas is now relation to the stage the available through the publication of this Pre- JCS has reached. Submission Joint Core Strategy.” PC007/F Foreword Fourth Replace “this Pre-Submission” with “the”. To ensure clarity in JPU Officer Paragraph relation to the stage the JCS has reached. PC008/F Foreword Fourth Delete “and here is a further opportunity for more To ensure clarity in JPU Officer Paragraph input.” relation to the stage the JCS has reached. PC009/F Foreword Sixth In the first sentence replace “Bill” with “Act”. Factual update. JPU Officer Paragraph 4 Proposed Changes to the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Pre-Submission - Schedule 2: Minor Proposed Changes Schedule of Minor Proposed Changes Section 1.0 - The Representations Arrangements Change Section of the Policy/ Proposed Change Reason for Change Source of Change ID Pre-Submission Paragraph (e.g. JPU Officer, JCS Representation Number/ s) PC001/R 1.0 The The Delete Section 1.0 The Representations This section sets out JPU Officer Representations Whole Arrangements. the representations Arrangements Section arrangements for the Pre-Submission stage which has now past. 5 Proposed Changes to the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Pre-Submission - Schedule 2: Minor Proposed Changes Schedule of Minor Proposed Changes Section 3.0 - Introduction Change Section of Policy/ Proposed Change Reason for Change Source of Change ID the Pre- Paragraph (e.g. JPU Officer, Submission Representation JCS Number/ s) PC001/I 3.0 Para. 3.8 Amend the paragraph to read as follows: To reflect changes to the JPU Officer Introduction “The Localism Act 2011 and the Town and planning system since Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) 2011. Regulations 2012 have introduced a range of changes to the planning system including provisions for the removal of Regional Spatial Strategies, the introduction of Neighbourhood Plans and changes to the former Local Development Framework system in favour of Local Plans. Consequently the Joint Core Strategy now becomes a Local Plan alongside a range of other Local Plans covering different locations or topics The Joint Core Strategy forms part of the West Northamptonshire Local Development Framework (LDF): a folder of documents that will guide development and use of land in West Northamptonshire for the Plan period up to 2026. Regard has been had in the preparation of this Joint Core Strategy to the recent planning system reforms and changes have been proposed, where appropriate, to reflect the planning reforms including the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Consequently the Joint Core Strategy is now in full accordance with the policies in the NPPF.” PC002/I 3.0 Para. 3.9 In the first sentence delete “The LDF will replace 1. To reflect changes to JPU Officer Introduction old style”, and delete “and”. the planning system since 2011 and to In the second sentence delete “Subsequent parts reflect the revised of the LDF” and replace with “Some Local Plans”.