Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2014–2033 Consultation Statement March 2018
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1. Introduction
This consultation statement has been prepared to meet the legal obligations of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 in respect of the Ivinghoe Neighbourhood Plan.
The legal basis of the statement is provided by section 15(2) of part 5 of the 2012 Neighbourhood Planning Regulations, which require that a consultation statement should:
1. contain details of the persons and bodies that were consulted about the proposed neighbourhood development plan; 2. explain how they were consulted; 3. summarise the main issues and concerns raised by the persons consulted; and 4. describe how those issues and concerns have been considered and, where relevant, addressed in the proposed neighbourhood development plan.
2. Background
In late 2014 Ivinghoe Parish Council appointed a steering group made up of volunteer parishioners including two parish councillors to develop a neighbourhood plan, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, which would represent the interests of the community in the future development of the neighbourhood. A list of steering group members can be found on page 4 of the Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan.
In order to provide a structure for future consultation events, a vision was developed and, by June 2015, several topic areas were identified and described to form a picture of the neighbourhood at present.
The Vision Statement is:
“To grow our community sympathetically, conserving the special character, landscape and historical qualities of the parish.”
The topic areas were identified as: • Countryside and Landscape (later encompassing Geographical Context) • Design • Education and Learning (later revised to Learning in the Parish) • Employment (later revised to Infrastructure, Employment and Business) • Geographical context (later combined with Countryside and Landscape) • History and Heritage • Housing and Population (later revised to Housing) • Infrastructure and Transport (Infrastructure later moved to Employment) • Sport and Recreation.
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During July 2015 a database of stakeholders was gathered which reflected businesses and social groups that operated within the neighbourhood (Appendix 1).
3. Initial Consultation
The initial consultation was launched with a series of public events which were publicised by notices in the community magazine, by A4 posters in the “Rose and Crown” public house in Ivinghoe, “The Village Swan” public house in Ivinghoe Aston, the Community Hub in Ivinghoe, the Community Library in Ivinghoe, the Post Office in Ivinghoe and the Village Hall in Ivinghoe Aston. Banners were displayed in Ivinghoe and Ivinghoe Aston. A letter (Appendix 2) was sent to all the stakeholders (Appendix 1).
These events were held as follows:
Friday 11th September 2015, Brookmead School, Ivinghoe 6pm – 10pm Saturday 12th September 2015, Brookmead School, Ivinghoe 11am – 3pm Tuesday 15th September 2015, Ivinghoe Aston Community Hall 3pm – 9pm
The events consisted of eight display boards each headed with a topic and containing relevant photographs and prompt questions. Great care was taken to ensure the questions were not biased. Comment cards and “post-it” notes were available for attendees to register their views. Members of the steering group were on hand to answer any queries; again great care was taken to not lead the attendees in any particular direction.
Prompt questions were as follows:
Countryside and Landscape
“Which aspects of our countryside and landscape do you value?” “How can we improve our countryside and landscape?” “What opportunities exist in the area?” “What do we need to do to make the Parish a better place in which to live?”
Design (meaning the style in which any buildings are formed; the pattern which the buildings themselves form on land; street furniture e.g. bins, road signs, etc.)
“What features of design do you value in the Parish?” “What do you think of the design and frequency of the street furniture in the Parish?” “What features of design in the Parish would you like to change?” “How would you like to see the Parish develop in the next 15 years?”
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Learning in the Parish
“What do we need to do to make the Parish a better place in which to grow?” “What concerns do you have about the existing learning provision within the Parish?” “What other opportunities for learning exist in the area?” “How you would like to see learning in the Parish in 2031?”
Infrastructure, Employment and Business
“What level of employment or business opportunities should be available in the Parish?” “What could be done to improve access to employment hubs or business centres?” “What infrastructure improvements could be made to better support local businesses?” “What do we need to do to ensure the Parish continues to thrive?”
History and Heritage
“What aspects of the Parish’s history and heritage do you want to conserve?” “What attention should we give to archaeological evidence of our prehistory, to our listed buildings and to our industrial and agricultural heritage in considering new development?” “How can we better protect the Parish’s historic buildings?” “How can we improve the conservation of our heritage?” “How can we best ensure that new development respects and enhances what our forebears have passed down to us in the Parish?”
Housing
“How can we make the Parish a better place in which to live?” “Is there a type of housing that is lacking in the Parish for which there is a need?” “What, if any, additional housing do you think is needed in the Parish?” “If additional housing is needed, where should this be?”
Transport
“What are the major traffic issues in your locality?” “How could the parking provisions be improved?”
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“What transport links would you like to see?” “How could the network of footpaths and bridle paths be improved?” “What improvements would you like to see applied to our roads?”
Sport and Recreation
“Various facilities and locations within the Parish are used for sport and recreation activities, such as the town and village halls, the scout hut, the school and open spaces such as the lawn. What additional or improved facilities are required?” “What additional activities do you think are required?” “How could we develop the network of footpaths, bridleways and other recreational spaces in the Parish?”
In addition, a single display board containing the same topic questions was moved between various locations around the neighbourhood. It was accompanied by comment cards and a ballot-style box. It was placed as follows:
10th to 11th October 2015 – St Mary’s Church, Ivinghoe 12th to 15th October 2015 – The Community Hub, Ivinghoe 16th to 17th October 2015 – The Rose and Crown, Ivinghoe 18th October 2015 – St Mary’s Church, Ivinghoe 19th to 21st October 2015 – The Community Hub, Ivinghoe 22nd to 24th October 2015 – The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston 25th to 26th October 2015 – The Community Hub, Ivinghoe 27th to 29th October 2015 – The Town Hall, Ivinghoe 30th Oct. to 2nd Nov. 2015 – The Village Swan Ivinghoe Aston 3rd to 4th November 2015 – The Community Hub, Ivinghoe 4th November evening – The Youth Café, Brookmead School, Ivinghoe 5th to 9th November 2015 – St Mary’s Church, Ivinghoe
122 people attended the main events and filled in 327 comment cards. The smaller display generated a further 23 comment cards. Some cards had multiple comments across different topics. The total number of comments was 557. A detailed summary and analysis of the initial consultation responses can be found in Appendix 3.
From this analysis a clear set of objectives was defined by the steering group which formed the basis of a questionnaire. These objectives can be found in Appendix 3 of the pre-submission version of the plan (App3.18).
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Comment cards and “post-its”
4. Questionnaire
During the first quarter of 2016 an 18 page questionnaire was developed from the analysis of the consultation responses. This was achieved with professional help from Mike King of People and Places. A copy of the questionnaire can be found in Appendix 4.
400 copies of the questionnaire were printed and distributed by hand to each household and business on 8th April 2016 and collected on 26th April 2016. This timing covered three weekends. A Survey Monkey site was also created by People and Places where people could respond electronically. The website address was included in the printed questionnaire. Ballot boxes, for the return of the questionnaire, were placed in the Post Office, Ivinghoe and The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston for the duration of the period. A copy of the questionnaire was also made available in the Community Library, Ivinghoe which has internet facilities. A telephone number and e-mail address were included in the printed questionnaire where people could request extra copies.
187 completed questionnaires were returned: 90 were either collected by hand or returned through the ballot boxes and 97 were completed electronically.
An analysis of the completed questionnaires and a written executive report were completed independently by People and Places (Appendix 5).
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5. The Draft Plan
From the analysis of the completed questionnaires a draft plan containing a list of development policies was produced. The list can be found on page 2 of the draft plan. The responses to the questionnaire had led the steering group to develop a policy-led plan, however, in consultation with Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC), the steering group was strongly encouraged to identify development sites to satisfy the requirements of the emerging Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan (VALP). Although sites were identified that were consistent with the responses to the questionnaire, they were not consistent with the requirements of AVDC. Therefore the steering group returned to a policy-led plan.
This process lasted until August 2017. At this point a letter was delivered to all households and stakeholders inviting them to one of two consultation events:
Tuesday 12th September 2017, Ivinghoe Aston Village Hall 3pm – 9pm Wednesday 13th September 2017, Ivinghoe Community Hub 3pm – 9pm
The letter advised that the plan was also available on the Parish Council website where comments could be left. Ballot boxes were made available at the Post Office, Ivinghoe and the Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston. An e-mail address was advertised where comments could be made. The letter also contained a list of the policies and an “in a nutshell” summary of the neighbourhood plan process (Appendix 6).
During the following six weeks, further informal meetings were held with AVDC and the plan was formalised into the Pre-submission version.
6. The Pre-submission Plan
On Wednesday 24th October 2017 the Pre-submission Plan was published together with evidence-based supporting documents on the Ivinghoe Parish Council website. At the same time an e-mail was sent to all statutory consultees with a link to the Parish Council website seeking opinions and comments and informing them of the six-week deadline of 5pm 6th December 2017.
After this further six-week period, all opinions and comments were gathered into a document entitled:
“Responses to comments on Pre-submission version” (Appendix 7).
This document shows all comments received, from who received, the topic referenced and the steering group’s response.
A list of the Statutory consultees can be found in Appendix 8.
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The Pre-submission Plan was then amended to accommodate the comments and opinions where the steering group believed it was appropriate.
List of Appendices
Appendix 1: List of stakeholders names, addresses and types
Appendix 2: Letter to stakeholders notifying them of the initial consultation
Appendix 3: Analysis of initial consultation comments
Appendix 4: Questionnaire delivered to all households and stakeholders
Appendix 5: Executive report on the analysis of completed questionnaires
Appendix 6: Letter delivered to all households and stakeholders notifying them of the draft plan availability on Parish website, dates of two further consultations and space for comments to be returned via ballot boxes
Appendix 7: Responses to comments on pre-submission version
Appendix 8: List of statutory consultee bodies, contacts and addresses
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Ivighoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Appendix 1 NAME ADDRESS Stakeholder Type Additional Info Mr.Clive Ketteridge Vine Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DG Land owner Mr.& Mrs. Adams Grove Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DG Land owner Neil & James Ashby Ivinghoe Aston Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DG Land owner Mr.& Mrs Moore Willow Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DF Land owner Mr. & Mrs. Littlejohn Diblocks Cottage Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DF Land owner Mr.& Mrs.Bell Diblocks Orchard Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DF Land owner Mrs.C.Bennitt Beacon Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DP Land owner Mr.& Mrs. W Bexson Crabtree Farm House Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DP Land owner C.Pyne & D Shumate Orchard Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DL Land owner Mr.& Mrs.J Carnell Horton Whalf Farm Slapton Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DE Land owner Mr.& Mrs.A Reynolds Six Acres Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DP Land owner Mr.& Mrs P Rayiru Laurel Cottage Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DF Land owner Mr.& Mrs. Razak Mosses Cottage Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DG Land owner Mr.& Mrs.N.Bunker Lilac Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DN Land owner Mr.& Mrs.R Jain Hog Hall Main Road North Dagnall Leighton Buzzard HP4 1RD Land owner Mr.& Mrs. Twogood Wards Coombe Main Road North Dagnall Leighton Buzzard HP4 1RE Land owner Mr.& Mrs. Boulter Poppets Farm Ringshall Berkhamsted Leighton Buzzard HP4 1NF Land owner Mrs.Vivian Phillips Clipperdown Cottage Ringshall Berkhamsted Leighton Buzzard HP4 1NF Land owner Mr.& Mrs Mark Gent Wards Hurst Farm Ringshall Berkhamsted Leighton Buzzard HP4 1NF Land owner Elate Driving School 8 High Street Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EX Business Mr. Kirk Rogers The Rose & Crown Vicarage Lane Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EQ Business Mr. Robin Levy Ivinghoe Turf Vicarage Farm Station Road Ivinghoe LU7 9DY Business Mons.George de la Maiso The Kings Head Station Road Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EB Business Mrs Annie Leach Lets Unlimited Town Farm Icknield Way Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EL Business Mr Paul Ranch The Silver Birch Upper Icknield Way Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EN Business Ivinghoe Golf Club Wellcroft Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EF Business Mr.J & Mrs K.Groom A.J.Groom & Son Willow Dene Ford End Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EA Business Mrs Mel Blackborough Vision Hair Design 17 High Street Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EP Business Mr.Harnam Sanghera Ivinghoe Post Office Old Town Hall High Street Ivinghoe LU7 9EP Business Mr James W. Bishop James William Bishop & Lancefield Great Gap Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DZ Business Ms Katharine Douglas Brookmead School High Street Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EX Education Mr.Fayaz Takolia Windmill Pharmacy 19-21 High Street Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EP Business Mrs.Hayley Wesley CuriosiTEA Rooms The Hub 2 High Street Ivinghoe LU7 9EX Business Carrol Tarrant Old School Community 2 High Street Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EX Community Group Ivighoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Appendix 1 NAME ADDRESS Stakeholder Type Additional Info Andy Beezer Softek Ltd 4 Ladysmith Road Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EE Business Roger & Caroline Hillier The Old Chapel Station Road Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EB Business Nigel Fry Computer Technician Ladysmith Road Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EE Business The Village Swan Hugh Street Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DP Business Mrs. Sheena Bexton Planning Consultant Crabtree Farm HouseIvinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DP Business Ivinghoe Construction L 12 Orchard Farm CottIvinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9LD Business Rock Lane Riding CentreOrchard Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DL Business Mrs. Avril Davies Ivinghoe Community LibOld Town Hall High Street Ivinghoe LU7 9EP Community Group [email protected] Mr Steven Swinbank Ivinghoe Town Hall High Street Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EP Community Group [email protected] Ms Andrea Hall Natural Pilates 123 High Street Eaton Bray Bedfordshire LU6 2DW Business Town Hall and Hub user. Mrs.Margaret Johnson British Legion I & P Bran6 Lukes Lea Marsworth Buckinghamshire HP23 4NH Community Group Mrs. Tessa Smith W.I. Ivinghoe Branch Wellcroft Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard Community Group [email protected] Mr. Ben Treacher Musician Business Ms.Susie Mercer The National Trust Ashridge Estate Ringshall Berkhampstead HP1 LT Business Ms Lara Rotheford Windmill Pre-School High Street Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EX Education Carolyn Zumba Business Town Hall User Ms Cathy Rose The Chilterns ConservatThe Lodge 90 Station Road Chinnor OX39 4HA Business Rev.Adrian Manning The Vicarage Station Road Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EB Community Group [email protected] Mr.Kieth Steers 1st Ivinghoe & Pitstone Crispin Fields Pitstone Leighton Buzzard Community Group [email protected] The Practice Manager Little Rothchild Surgery 71, Marsworth Road Pitstone Leighton Buzzard LU7 9AX Community Group Mr. David Harris Thameside ConstructionUnit 2 Grove Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DE Business Ms Yvonne Ashton Girl Guide Guider Community Group Joby Henley MetaFit 21 Yardley Avenue Pitstone Leighton Buzzard LU7 9AL Business Town Hall and Hub user. Mr. John Bercow Member of Parliament The Palace of Westminster London MP Ms Cassie SureStart School Grounds High Street Ivinghoe Education Mrs Kate Mackie Ivinghoe Together Jordans Bank Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard Community Group [email protected] Mr Shalim Ullah The Haldi Restaurant 80 Marsworth Road Pitstone Leighton Buzzard LU7 9AS Business Ms Tracey Read The Chiltern Society White Hill Centre White Hill Chesham HP5 1AG Community Group [email protected] Mr.& Mrs.T.Leach Bull Lake Farm Station Road Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EA Landowner Mr.D Levy Vicarage Farm Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DY Landowner Foxton Farm B&B The Brownlow Station Road Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DY Business Little Seabrook Farm Station Road Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DY Landowner Mr Paul Jellis Ford End Farm Ford End Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EA Landowner Mr.&.Mrs A Jackson Wellbrook Farm Ltd Brookfield House Green Lane Ivinghoe LU7 9ES Landowner Ivighoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Appendix 1 NAME ADDRESS Stakeholder Type Additional Info Mr.Mark Robinson Ivinghoe Entertainments Community Group [email protected] Strawberry Medical Beacon House Orchard Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DL Business Broomstick Cars Willow Farm Ivinghoe Aston Leighton Buzzard LU7 9DF Business Emma Maier BeaconLit Community Group [email protected] Ford End Watermill Society Community Group [email protected] Barbara Cummings Beacon Choir Community Group [email protected] Laurie Eagling Pitstone PC 9 Warwick Road Pistone Leighton Buzzard LU7 9FE Adjacent Parish [email protected] Edlesborough PC Adjacent Parish [email protected] Mr.Douglas Adams Little Gaddesden PC Adjacent Parish [email protected] Mr.Duncan Eggar Albury PC Adjacent Parish [email protected] Cheddington PC Adjacent Parish [email protected] Maggie Godsland Slapton PC Adjacent Parish [email protected] Mr.David Broadley Planning Officer Aylesbury Vale DC AVDC [email protected] Olivia Wojniak NDP Officer Aylesbury Vale DC AVDC [email protected] JFC Developments David Parker Architects The Old Brewery Tap 3 Shirburn Street Watlington OX49 5BU Developer/[email protected] Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Appendix 2
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Dear Stakeholder,
A Steering Group, consisting of Parish Councillors and residents of Ivinghoe, Ivinghoe Aston and Great Gap has been formed and is aiming to construct a clear Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) for the evolution of the Parish.
Our objective is to make the Ivinghoe Parish NDP reflect community wide comments and concerns about its future. We want and need your input to do this.
To launch Ivinghoe Parish’s NDP we are having a series of consultation events in Ivinghoe and Ivinghoe Aston;
• Friday 11th September, Brookmead School 6pm-10pm • Saturday 12th September, Brookmead School 11am-3pm • Tuesday 15th September, Ivinghoe Aston Village Hall 3pm-9pm
These events will seek to build awareness of the NDP and with your help, understand local views to help shape the objectives of the plan.
We need your thoughts and ideas on areas such as housing, transport, sport & recreation, business opportunities and the immediate environment. We have a unique opportunity to shape our Parish so its special character, landscape and historical qualities are protected for future generations.
Please support the consultation events. It is YOUR views of Ivinghoe Parish that will bring the plan to life and ultimately be translated into planning policy.
If you have any questions or ideas about the Ivinghoe Parish Development Plan, please get in touch with us at: ivinghoepc.org.uk/contact-us
Kind Regards
Andrew Kinsey Chair - Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan
Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Appendix 3 Analysis of Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan Initial Consultation
No. Of Cards Filled in Number of people attending the 4 main events 122 350 11th September Brookmead School 13 38 12th September Brookmead School 35 52 15th September Ivinghoe Aston Viullage Hall 48 119 4th November The Hub Ivinghoe 26 49 This does not include the road show during October which was displayed in: The Rose & Crown, Ivinghoe. The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston. St.Mary's Church, Ivinghoe. The Town Hall, Ivinghoe. The Youth Cafe, Brookmead School. The Hub, Ivinghoe. 23 Post-its (non specific date) 69
Some cards had multiple comments including across topic. The Total number of comm 557
Broken down across the topics as follows:
TOPIC No. of Comments Percentage Transport 159 30% Housing 111 21% Design 73 14% Countryside & Landscape 67 13% Infrastructure Employment & Business 51 10% Sport & Recreation 31 6% Education & Learning 21 4% History 10 2% total within Scope 523 100%
Not Within Scope 34 Total 557
Educatio History n & % Comments by Topic 2% Learning Sport & Recreation4% 6% Infrastructure Employment & Business Transport 10% 30%
Countryside & Landscape 13% Design Housing 14% 21% Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Appendix 3
Design No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total New build sympathetic to current design 38 52% 7% New build improve/modern/innovative 11 15% 2% Reduce Street furniture 24 33% 5% Total Design 73 100% 14%
Design 14%
Reduce Street furniture New build 33% sympathetic to current design New build 52% improve/modern /innovative 15%
Transport No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total Traffic Speed & Volume 49 31% 9% Parking 30 19% 6% HGV's 30 19% 6% Improve Public Transport 23 14% 4% Road Safety 21 13% 4% Cycle Paths 6 4% 1% Total 159 100% 30% Transport 30% Cycle Paths 4%
Road Safety 13% Traffic Speed & Improve Public Volume Transport 31% 14%
HGV's Parking 19% 19% Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Appendix 3
Housing No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total Development No Development 12 16% 2% Limited Development 45 61% 9% Unlimited Development 7 9% 1% Brownfield should be used 10 27% 2% Development Total 74 100% 14%
Housing Development 14% Brownfield should be used No Development 14% 16%
Unlimited Development 9%
Limited Development 61%
Type of Housing No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total Affordable Housing required 17 46% 3% Housing for young (starter) 8 22% 2% Housing for local people 7 19% 1% Housing for Elderly people 5 14% 1% Total Type 37 100% 7% Housing Type 7%
Housing for Elderly people 13%
Affordable Housing for Housing local people required 19% 46% Housing for young (starter) 22%
Total Housing No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total 111 100% 21% Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Appendix 3
Countryside & Landscape No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total Retain/improve footpaths & bridleways 33 49% 6% Preserve/enhance Countryside & Landscape 25 37% 5% maintain village green spaces 9 13% 2% Total Countryside and Landscape 67 100% 13%
Countryside & Landscape 13% maintain village green spaces 14%
Retain/improve footpaths & bridleways 49% Preserve/enhance Countryside & Landscape 37%
Infrastructure Employment & Business No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total Want improved local business 17 33% 3% Happy with local business 12 24% 2% Don't want more local business 3 6% 1% want improved broadband 19 37% 4% Total Infrastructure Employment & Business 51 100% 10%
Infrastructure Employment & Business 10%
Want improved want improved local business broadband 33% 37% Happy with local Don't want more busines local business s 6% 24% Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Appendix 3
Education & Learning No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total Concern over School Capacity 13 62% 2% Happy with Current Provision 4 19% 1% Improve Adult Education Provision 4 19% 1% Total Education & Learning 21 100% 4%
Education & Learning 4% Improve Adult Education Provision 19%
Happy with Current Concern over Provision School 19% Capacity 62%
History No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total Preserve History & Heritage 10 100% 2%
History 2%
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Sport & Recreation No. of Comments Percentage Percentage of Total Happy with Current provision 8 26% 1.5% want improved general provision 13 42% 2.5% Would like tennis courts 5 16% 1.0% Would like swimming pool 3 10% 0.6% Would like climbing frame 1 3% 0.2% Would like to move play area 1 3% 0.2% Total Sport & Recreation 31 100% 5.9%
Would like to Would like climbing Sport & Recreation 6% move play frame area 3% 3% Would like swimming pool 10% Happy with Current provision Would like tennis 26% courts 16%
want improved general provision 42% Consultation Statement Appendix 4
THE IVINGHOE PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD
The above map shows the boundary of the IPNDP, encompassing Ivinghoe, Ivinghoe Aston and parts of Ringshall in the South and Horton Wharf in the North. 1
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Objective 1: To support the provision of a mix of dwelling types and tenure.
1a. How important do you feel new housing development is in the neighbourhood to each of the following? Please tick as appropriate.
Very Quite No Not very Not at all important important particular important important opinion To meet general housing need
To enable local young people to move to, or remain living in the neighbourhood
To enable older people to move into more suitable accommodation for their needs
To support local businesses and community groups and facilities
To help pay for infrastructure such as roads and other services and facilities To enhance village culture and social mix
Is there any other reason why you feel new housing is important, or is not important in the parish? (please specify):
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1b. With respect to future housing development in the neighbourhood, how concerned would you be about each of the following? Please tick as appropriate:
Very Concerned No Not very Not at all concerned particular concerned concerned opinion
Impact on the rural nature of the neighbourhood, such as the countryside and open spaces Impact on the environment (flooding, drainage, sewerage etc.) Impact on views of the entrances and exits to and from the neighbourhood Increased parking needs
Access problems due to increased traffic and congestion
Adequate infrastructure (community and services – libraries, roads, water etc.) Pressure on school places
Do you have any other concerns? (please specify):
1c. Have you or any member of your family (even if they don’t live with you now) recently had a problem finding suitable living accommodation in the neighbourhood?
Yes, currently Please go to Q1d
Yes, in the last year Please go to Q1d or so No, but I anticipate Please go to Q1d this being a problem within the next few 3
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years No Please go to Q1e
1d. What is the exact nature of the problem?
Lack of homes to buy at a price I/they could afford
Lack of homes to rent at a price I/they could afford
Lack of homes big enough
Lack of homes small enough
Lack of homes suitable for specialist personal needs (e.g. limited mobility)
Any other reason,( please specify):
Prefer not to answer
1e. What type of tenure is needed for new housing in the neighbourhood? Please tick all that apply and add a comment if you wish:
Housing Tenure Tick Comments Homes for sale on the open market Private rented homes
Affordable homes for sale provided through a housing association (e.g. shared ownership or part buy, part rent) Affordable rented homes provided through a housing association No particular opinion
Definition of affordable housing:
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"Affordable housing means social rented and intermediate housing provided to specific eligible households whose needs are not met by the market.
Intermediate housing includes intermediate rented, discounted sale, shared equity and shared ownership housing.
Affordable housing is needed to meet general needs, as well as those off people with special needs and those who require support housing ".
1f. If you think there should be affordable housing, for sale or to rent, who should this be for? Please tick those that apply and add comments if you wish:
Yes No Comments Affordable homes specifically for local people or those with a connection to the neighbourhood Affordable homes for anyone who needs this type of housing
1g. What type of new housing should be built in the neighbourhood over the next 15 years? Please tick up to 4 types of housing by order of priority. (Enter just one tick in each row.) Please note that 1 = highest priority, and 4 = lowest priority
Type of housing Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Bungalows
Small starter homes/ homes for older people (1-2 bedroom)
Small family homes (2-3 bedrooms)
Large family homes (4+ bedrooms)
Homes for people with specific housing needs e.g. for those with disabilities, sheltered complexes for older people
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Homes with designated office or workshop space (live/work units)
Apartments
Other (please specify):
Objective 2: To preserve and enhance the character of the neighbourhood through influencing the design, scale and location of future development.
2a. Looking at the map at the start of this section, please give your views about the potential sites for more housing in the neighbourhood. You can either name a specific site, or describe an area. e.g. Map grid reference A1.
2b. Thinking about any new housing that might be built in the neighbourhood over the next 15 years, how important to you is each of the following?
Very important No Not very Not at all important particular important important opinion Houses fit in visually with existing streetscapes within the neighbourhood
Houses are energy efficient and have low environmental impact
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be lower cost to purchase or rent
Houses have gardens
Houses have off street parking
Houses are designed to be innovative and non- traditional
2c. Which of the following represents the most appropriate scale of future development in the neighbourhood? Please tick up to 3 priorities by order of preference. Please enter just one tick in each row.
Scale of future development Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Conversion of redundant or empty or derelict buildings
Development on individual plots, including in gardens of existing houses
Small sites (less than 5 homes)
Medium sites (5-10 homes)
Larger sites (more than 10 homes)
2d. In considering sites to accommodate more housing in the neighbourhood, other than development on individual plots, which of the following do you feel are appropriate? Please tick all that apply:
Strongly Agree No particular Disagree Strongly Agree opinion Disagree Next to existing housing
On ‘brownfield’ sites (land which has been previously built on)
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On ‘greenfield’ sites only if there are no ‘brownfield’ sites available
2e. Is there anything else regarding location or design that you feel is important when it comes to new housing development in the neighbourhood? Please specify below.
Objective 3: To maintain and protect the rural nature of the neighbourhood and its landscape features
3a. Please tell us of any green spaces, landscape features and views, including views of attractive buildings, which you would wish to see protected from any form of development.
3b. Thinking about your surrounding rural environment and public green spaces within the neighbourhood, which of the following would you like to see more of over the next 15 years? Please tick all those that apply.
Landscaping of public areas (e.g. bulbs, hedges, trees)
Planting of more trees generally
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Picnic areas
Allotments
Play areas for children
Non-illuminated areas
Other. (please specify):
Objective 4: To improve the connectivity of footpaths and bridleways within the neighbourhood and to adjacent parishes i.e. Pitstone, Aldbury, Slapton and Gaddesden.
4a. Do you have any difficulties getting around any part of the neighbourhood using the footpaths and bridleways?
Yes No
If yes, please specify below what your difficulty is and where you experience it.
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4b. Would you like to see new footpaths and bridleways established? If so, please state where:
Description of location:
Objective 5: To seek to ensure that future developments take account of parking difficulties within the neighbourhood.
5a. Do you consider car parking in general to be a problem in the neighbourhood? (please tick)
Yes No
5b. If you think there is a need for more off-road parking, where would you like to see this?
Description of location:
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Do you own any land that you wish to be considered for parking? Please specify.
Objective 6: To seek to control traffic in order to sustain safe walking and cycling.
6a. Are you concerned about any of the following when travelling in and around the neighbourhood? Tick all that apply
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Volume of traffic
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Lack of safe places to cross the road
Large vans and lorries passing through the neighbourhood.
Location of bus stops
Visibility at road junctions
Inadequate supply of off- road parking
Lack of footpaths and cycleways
Do you have any other safety concerns when travelling around the neighbourhood?
6b. What forms of transport do you typically use on public roads within the neighbourhood? Tick all that apply.
Type of Transport Daily Weekly Monthly Own (or company) car/van Motorcycle Public transport (e.g. bus) Bicycle Walking Mobility scooter/ wheelchair
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Other (please specify):
6c. Thinking about things that could be done to encourage safe walking and cycling in the neighbourhood over the next 15 years (bearing in mind possible future traffic growth due to possible new developments), which of the following do you feel would be important? Please tick as appropriate.
Very important No Not very Not at all important particular important important opinion Additional road calming measures Junction improvements Additional pavements
Safer crossings
Improved/additional bus stops Designated cycleways
Do you have any further suggestions for improving transport in and around the neighbourhood
6d. To sustain safer walking and cycling in the neighbourhood, are there any areas where you feel there should be more street lighting?
If yes, please indicate:
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Objective 7: To support the development of locally-based businesses
7a. Do you currently own your own business/ businesses? (please tick)
Yes No
If ‘no’, please go to question 7d.
7b. If ‘yes’ to question 7a, from where do you operate your business/ businesses?
Business 1 Business 2 Business 3 From home From other premises within the neighbourhood From other premises outside the neighbourhood
7c. Thinking about how you would like your business/businesses to develop over the next 15 years, is there anything that could be provided in the neighbourhood which would help you?
Business 1 Business 2 Business 3 Improved transport links with other places More suitable business premises
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available to rent within the neighbourhood More suitable business premises available to buy within the neighbourhood Access to office facilities within the neighbouhood (e.g. an I.T. environment, meeting and desk space) The latest broadband technology Other. (please specify):
7d. Would you like to start your own business in the neighbourhood over the next few years?
Yes No
If ‘no’, then you have finished this section of the questionnaire. Please go to objective 8.
7e. If you answered ‘yes’ to question 7d, which of the following would help you?
Business 1 Business 2 Business 3 Improved transport links with other places More suitable business premises available to rent within the neighbourhood More suitable business premises available to buy within the neighbourhood Access to office facilities within the neighbourhood. (e.g. an I.T. environment, meeting and desk space) The latest broadband technology Other. (please specify):
7f. If you need new premises within the neighbourhood to operate or expand your existing business, or start a new business, what sort of premises are you looking for?
Business 1 Business 2 Business 3 New Business
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Office Workshop Storage units Studio Shop/retail space
Other. (please specify):
7g. If you are looking for new business premises in the neighbourhood, would you prefer to share such premises with other businesses?
Existing Business(es) New Business Would like to share premises with other business holders Would prefer to have sole use of premises
7h. If you are looking for new business premises in the neighbourhood, please estimate the size of premises you would require? (in square meters)
Existing Business(es) New Business Size in m2
Objective 8: To seek to support and enhance recreational facilities
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8a. How often do you use the following recreational facilities in the neighbourhood?
Community, recreation and Monthly Every 2 – 6 Yearly Never Weekly sporting facility Fortnightly months Ivinghoe Town Hall The Hub Cafe, Ivinghoe. The Hub, Ivinghoe. Ivinghoe Aston Village Hall Ivinghoe Allotments Ivinghoe Aston Allotments Brookmead School sporting facilities B.V.C.L. (Library) St Mary the Virgin Church The Rose and Crown Public House The Village Swan Public House The Lawn playground Ivinghoe Aston playground Ivinghoe golf course Town Farm campsite Ford End Watermill Other (please specify)
8b. Are there any particular recreational facilities (not included in the above list) that you think should be provided in the neighbourhood over the next 15 years? If so, please say what they are and roughly how often you think you would use them.
Suggested facility Fortnightly Monthly Every 2 – 6 Yearly Never Weekly Months
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8c. Do you feel any of the facilities listed in 8a above should be improved (or expanded/ access increased)? If so, please say which and how you would like to see them improved?
Facility Suggested improvement
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Demographics
Q1 Please provide your full postcode so that we can identify how issues vary by location.
Q2 How would you describe the current make-up of your household? Male living alone
Female living alone
Couple (with no children)
Family with young children (pre-school or primary school age) Family with older children (secondary school age) Family with grown up children living at home
Couple with grown up children living away
Q3 How old are you?
Under 18 18-35 36-50 51-65 Over 65
Q4 What is your current employment situation?
Employed or self-employed full time Employed or self-employed part time Temporary or seasonal employment Not in paid employment Retired Looking after the home Carer Student
If you would like further information about the IPNDP please go to the Ivinghoe Parish Web Site, or see regular updates in the Beacon Magazine.
Thank you very much for answering all these questions. The questionnaire consultation responses are to be analysed and reported by an independent person with no association to the
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All residents of the neighbourhood will be given the opportunity to see the results of the survey and will be consulted on the subsequent draft options for the IPNDP in due course. Thank you once again for the time you have taken in completing this questionnaire.
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IVINGHOE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
SURVEY RESULTS
June 2016 Mike King Director [email protected]
01908 776940 / 07788 286337
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objective 1: To support the provision of a mix of dwelling types and tenure.
Importance of enabling older and younger people; 77% felt that enabling older people to move into more suitable accommodation for their needs was either very important (33%) or quite important (44%) in terms of new housing development, whilst 70% felt that enabling local young people to move to, or remain living in the neighbourhood was very important (29%) or quite important. (41%) No problems in finding accommodation; Over three quarters (79%) indicated that they or any member of their family had not had any problems in finding suitable living accommodation in the neighbourhood Affordable housing for local people; 85% thought that there should be affordable homes for sale or to rent for local people or those with a connection to the neighbourhood. New housing not wanted; The key theme to emerge from the qualitative findings was that new housing is not wanted. Augmenting the qualitative data, quantitative figures highlighted an overall level of concern in regards to future housing development. 83% stated they were very concerned about the impact on the rural nature of the neighbourhood, such as the countryside and open spaces with 78% very concerned about access problems due to increased traffic and congestion and 76% very concerned about increased parking needs. Traffic and Transport concerns; Traffic and Transport issues were key themes to emerge from the qualitative comments in terms of concerns in respect to future housing development.
Objective 2: To preserve and enhance the character of the neighbourhood through influencing the design, scale and location of future development
New housing to fit in visually; 73% indicated that it was very important any new housing fits in visually with existing streetscapes within the neighbourhood. Conversion of buildings; In terms of prioritizing the most appropriate scale of future development, conversion of redundant or empty or derelict buildings (65%) was given first priority. Brownfield sites; 91% of respondents either strongly agreed (59%) or agreed (32%) that ‘Brownfield sites (land which has been built on previously) should be considered when thinking about sites for new development.
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Objective 3: To maintain and protect the rural nature of the neighbourhood and its landscape features
Recreation of wildlife meadows; 80% of respondents wanted to see more recreation of wildlife meadows and corridors over the next 15 years and 69% planting of more trees generally and the same figure Landscaping of public areas (e.g. bulbs, hedges, trees). Protection from development; Ivinghoe Lawn, the Beacon, the Windmill and the Church were the main views/ areas/ locations which respondents would like to see protected from any form of development.
Objective 4: To improve the connectivity of footpaths and bridleways within the neighbourhood and to adjacent parishes i.e. Pitstone, Aldbury, Slapton and Gaddesden
No problem with footpaths and bridleways; Three quarters (75%) of respondents did not have any difficulties getting around any part of the neighbourhood using the footpaths and bridleways.
Objective 5: To seek to ensure that future developments take account of parking difficulties within the neighbourhood.
Car parking problems; Three quarters (75%) of respondents felt that car parking was a problem in the neighbourhood. The Lawn and the High Street were the main locations to be identified for more off road parking
Objective 6: To seek to control traffic in order to sustain safe walking and cycling
Traffic concerns; Over three quarters of respondents were concerned about the speed of traffic (87%), large vans and lorries passing through the village (84%) and volume of traffic (78%) when travelling around the neighbourhood. In terms of time periods, traffic was a concern to many all day or at peak hours. HGV’s and lorries were a particular problem to emerge from the qualitative feedback and the High Street was the most cited. Road calming measures; 60% felt that additional road calming measures were very important in regards to encouraging safe walking and cycling in the neighbourhood over the next 15 years. 51% reported that safer crossings were very important.
Objective 7: To support the development of locally-based businesses
Broadband; Latest broadband technology (63%) was the most popular choice from a list of options in regards to how respondents main business could be supported in the next 15 years.
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Objective 8: To seek to support and enhance recreational facilities
Lack of use of facilities; The overriding pattern was of infrequent use of facilities within the neighbourhood. For example respondents reported that they never used Ivinghoe Aston Allotments (98%), Town Farm campsite (94%), Brookmead School Sporting Facilities (91%), Ivinghoe Allotments (87%), Ivinghoe Aston Playground (81%), Ivinghoe golf course (75%) and Ivinghoe Aston Village Hall.
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Dear Resident/Stakeholder,
The Draft Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan(the Draft Plan) has now been prepared. The plan has been developed by taking account of the opinions of residents gathered through the initial consultation and the subsequent questionnaire. We would like to share the Draft Plan with you before it is submitted to AVDC and then to an independent examiner for consideration.
You are therefore cordially invited to one of the two consultation events being held to gather your further feedback which will be used to finalise the plan if required. The events are;
Tuesday 12th September. Ivinghoe Aston Village Hall, 3pm – 9pm. Or,
Wednesday 13th September. The Hub, High Street Ivinghoe, 3pm – 9pm.
If you cannot attend or use the parish web site to view the plan and comment, please enter your comments below and return this invitation to the ballot box in the Ivinghoe Post Office, or the Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston. Or Email your comments to [email protected]. A summary of the policies is attached.
We look forward to seeing or hearing from you. Your views matter.
Malcolm Stubbs, Chair
Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Consultation feedback comments.
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IVINGHOE PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS ON PRE-SUBMISSION VERSION
Buckinghamshire County Council (Response number 18)
IDENTIFIER COMMENT SUMMARY RESPONSE Transport Parents should be encouraged This comment is not considered to be within the to travel to school more remit of the Neighbourhood Plan. The School will sustainably and develop a be informed of the suggestion. School Travel Plan. Archaeology Consider a specific “historic A paragraph on the historic environment has been environment” section and at added to Section 2, Paragraph 2.4, and a map least bolster this aspect of the added to show archaeological sites and scheduled Plan. ancient monuments (Appendix 3.8). Education Minimal impact expected No action is needed. Highways Traffic calming schemes are too This is a useful comment. A new paragraph (5.6.7) expensive to be funded by has been added to say that contributions must Section 106 contributions from meet the tests of the Communities Infrastructure the level of development Levy, but it is accepted that the level of proposed. development expected may be too low to qualify.
Any future development would This will be addressed in the emerging Vale of need to demonstrate how it Aylesbury Local Plan and it is not considered can be accessed by sustainable necessary to repeat in the Neighbourhood Plan. travel.
New dwellings should be Reference to sustainable access is now mentioned connected by a 2m footway at in Paragraph 5.4.4. Details are the responsibility of the very least. the Highway Authority.
The Parish Council should look The Parish Council will take full account of AVDC’s at AVDC’s Parking Guidelines parking guidelines and BCC’s Countywide Parking and BCC’s Countywide Parking Guidance. Paragraph 5.6.8 has been added to Guidance when determining reflect this. the number and size of off- street parking spaces required with new development.
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Aylesbury Vale District Council (Response number 17)
IDENTIFIER COMMENT SUMMARY RESPONSE Foreword Change “Aylesbury Vale” to Change made “Ivinghoe” Para 1.2 Include “environment” Change made Para 2.1 Add “amended” Change made Para 2.2 Change “lie” to “lies” Disagree – not changed Figs 2 - 5 Enlarge maps We have completely overhauled the maps and inserted most of them as Appendix 3. They are now much clearer. Para 5.1 Change “acceptable” to Change made “appropriate” Para 5.2 Break up sentence Change made Fig. 8 Reconsider settlement This is now Fig. 4. Due consideration has been boundaries given to all comments referring to the settlement boundaries. They are not development boundaries, their purpose is to define the settlements subject to the appropriate policy. These boundaries are only for reference to HSG1 and HSG2. Paragraph 5.4.1 has been included to set out the rationale for designating settlement boundaries and, with this in mind, it is not considered necessary to amend the boundaries. HSG1 Refer to settlement boundaries Change made. New Paragraph 5.4.1 explains 1st comment specifically rationale. HSG1 Need to define an “identified Phrase removed 2nd comment and demonstrable need” HSG1 Set out purpose of settlement Explained in Paragraph 5.4.1 3rd comment boundary
Criterion i) leaves greenfield The wording reflects the responses of residents to sites vulnerable consultation and has not been changed.
Would criterion iv) apply to This criterion would apply to conversions. They conversions? must not be out of keeping.
Criterion v) is too strong and Part of the previous criterion v), now criterion vi), does not take account of para has been deleted and now refers only to heritage 133 of the NPPF. assets in line with Paragraph 133 of the NPPF. An amendment to ENV2 is also relevant in this regard.
Criterion v) Views are not a Specific reference to views in relation to the Green protected element of Green Belt has been removed. Belt.
Criterion vi) ENV1 already The previous criterion vi) has been removed as it is covers screening. covered by ENV1 and ENV3.
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Criterion v) on heritage assets The wording has been amended (see below). The does not match last bullet of comment made refers to para 132 of the NPPF, NPPF Paragraph 132 which has no bullet points. We believe the comment actually refers to paragraph 133. Wording reflecting the inconsistency has been added to what is now criterion vi).
Criterion vii) should be The wording has been amended as suggested (now “preserves and enhances…” criterion viii).
Criterion ix) on AONB is not We realise this but, bearing in mind the comments needed of the Chilterns Conservation Board, wish to retain this reference to the AONB (now criterion vii).
Criterion x) on Green Belt is not Reference to the Green Belt has been moved to needed introductory Paragraph 5.4.3.
Criterion x) needs to define The wording (now Paragraph 5.4.3) has been “inappropriate development” amended in line with Section 9 of the NPPF. Unacceptable circumstances are “Special” not “Exceptional” in NPPF.
Criteria iii) – vi) should be in a We have opted not to include a separate Design separate Design policy as they policy. Instead we have repeated relevant criteria in also apply to development HSG2, which applies to areas outside the defined outside the settlement settlement boundaries. boundaries.
Is criterion ii) consistent with The wording has been amended as suggested to NPPF? comply with NPPF Paragraphs 17 and 112.
Criterion iii) add “settlement The wording has been amended as suggested. pattern”
Not all applications need an The wording (now Paragraph 5.4.2) has been LVIA amended to refer only to development likely impact the setting of the AONB. Para 5.4.4 Refer to Conservation Area Reference is now made to this document (now document Paragraph 5.4.7 and Appendix 1). HSG2 Take account of Para 55 of The wording of HSG2 has been amended as NPPF suggested.
Require assessment of what The wording now adopted uses the same wording constitutes a redundant as in Paragraph 55 of the NPPF. building ENV1 Threshold needed for green The wording has been amended to exclude infrastructure requirement householder development.
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Para 5.5.4 Change wording and mention The wording has been amended and the SPD AVDC’s SPD mentioned as suggested. ENV2 Change policy title Changed to “Heritage Assets” as suggested. ENV2 has also been amended slightly with reference to HSG1
Better reflect NPPF Paras 126 The wording has been amended as suggested. and 128
Implication that listed buildings “other” deleted are non-designated
Delete “nearby” “nearby” deleted
Take lead from Wing Policy HE1 The Policy has been modified with the help of Wing’s wording.
What about archaeology? Archaeology is now specifically covered in Paragraph 2.4.
Criterion vi) in HSG1 not Criterion vi has been deleted. needed ENV3 Mention Bucks & MK NEP This is now mentioned in Paragraph 5.5.9 as “district-wide Green Infrastructure Strategy”.
Add “as replaced” Added as suggested TRA1 Not a valid policy The policy has been rewritten to take account of these three points.
Refer to on-street parking The Parish Council is aware of issues over on-street parking and is considering solutions.
Add that any agreed highway This is now covered by Paragraph 5.6.8. safety design would need to consider the characteristics of the area as a given TRA2 Check VALP on parking The policy has been rewritten as suggested to take standards account of these four points.
Take account of NPPF Para 32
Ensure that small development is not required to contribute
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to these facilities.
Consider a stand-alone Design We considered this suggestion carefully but policy decided against because we believe that design should be highlighted within each policy where it is important.
Change 2nd “community asset” The wording has been amended as suggested. to “community facility”
Line 5 – add “scale” “scale” added REC2 Change 2nd “community asset” The wording has been amended as suggested. to “community facility”
Exceptions or criteria needed We have added: “unless it can be demonstrated against which to judge impact that any substantial harm or loss is necessary to of loss/harm achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh that harm or loss”. TEL1 Does this type of development We have added “where planning permission is need planning permission? required”. BUS1 Add “and any subsequent The wording has been amended as suggested. updates to parking standards”
Why does policy need to refer Reference to Conservation Area has been removed. to Conservation Area when covered by ENV2?
Change “significant adverse” to The wording has been amended as suggested. “severe”
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The Chilterns Conservation Board (Response number 19)
IDENTIFIER COMMENT SUMMARY RESPONSE 1 Objection to settlement The rationale for the delineation of the settlement boundary boundaries has been given in the new paragraphs 5.4.1. 2 Example of proposed allocation The Ivinghoe Parish NP is a policy-led plan. No sites from Dacorum Borough Council have been allocated and rigorous conditions have been included in the policies to ensure that the AONB and its setting are protected. The Parish Council acknowledges that relevant proposed development will need landscape and visual impact assessment. 3 Impact of settlement The impact of the settlement boundaries on the boundaries on the setting of the setting of the AONB has now been covered in AONB Paragraph 5.4.2. 4 Settlement boundaries should The purpose of the settlement boundaries is now be more tightly drawn to hug more clearly explained in Paragraph 5.1 and, with existing buildings this definition in mind, we see no need to revise them. 5 More emphasis on the Chilterns Introductory paragraphs in earlier versions were AONB greatly reduced in length, especially as regards areas such as the AONB which are protected by higher level plans, as we were specifically advised by AVDC not to repeat higher level protections. Residents and visitors do attach great importance to the AONB. It is the main reason why many have chosen to live in the parish and is the most important factor bringing in visitors and thus contributing to the economy. To ensure that this is clear, we have in Para 2.3 reinstated the thrust of earlier versions, helped by the wording suggested in the Chilterns Conservation Board’s comments. We fully support and appreciate the Board’s role in its conservation of the AONB and in conserving its setting. 6 Please refer to the Ridgeway The responses to 5, above, apply here also and Trail reference to the Ridgeway Trail has been reinstated in Para 2.6, reflecting the great value attached to it by residents and visitors. A map of rights of way has been added (Appendix 3.9) 7 Refer to the Chilterns AONB This has now been referred to in Para 3.1. Management Plan 8 Great weight should be given to We agree entirely. The responses above apply. conserving landscape and scenic beauty of AONBs 9 The IPNP needs to have regard It does (see Paragraph 3.1). The responses above to national policy and policy on apply. AONBs Consultation Statement Appendix 7
10 IPC must have regard to the It does. The responses above apply. purpose of conserving an AONB 11 No coverage of impact on views We were advised by AVDC not to include this statement because “unacceptable” cannot be defined sufficiently tightly. We believe that the response to Comment 12 covers this and, in any event, protection under AONB legislation overrides neighbourhood plans. 12 Suggested change of wording to The AONB is protected by higher level regulation. conform with NPPF Para 116 Nonetheless, to emphasise that our views are consistent with those of the Chilterns Conservation Board, we have retained reference to it in Paragraph 5.4.2 using the CCB’s suggested wording, and in HSG1 criterion vii). 13 Suggest referring to the We are not convinced that this adds usefully to the landscape character assessment IPNP document as it is not sufficiently specific to our parish at any point. 14 Para 2.8 could refer to views in The wording (now Paragraph 2.9) has been the other direction amended as suggested. 15 Para 5.5.4 implies than ENV1 The wording of Para 5.5.4 has been amended as would not apply to the AONB suggested. 16 Policies REC1 and REC2 are We can see the CCB’s point here, but have decided named strangely to retain the heading “Recreational facilities” as opposed to “Community facilities” as the former has been used throughout the consultation process. 17 Policy TEL1 should protect from We believe that “visually sympathetic to the rural poorly designed and poorly nature of the neighbourhood” protects from poor sited telecoms infrastructure design and poor sighting and that whether the design and sighting are “poor” should be decided through the normal planning permission process. 18 Mapping Figure 11 has been replaced by several maps (Appendix 3) so that there are fewer layers on individual maps. Designated priority habitats are now shown in Appendix 3.4. Figures 3 and 4 have been replaced with clearer maps in Appendix 3. We decided against mapping listed buildings, scheduled ancient monuments, accessible countryside, open access land, National Trust land and public rights of way. Their protection is unaffected by this decision. 19 Add “(as amended)” to The wording of Para 3.5 has been amended as Paragraph 3.5 suggested. 20 Documents The Chilterns AONB Management Plan 2014-2019: A Framework for Action has been referred to in Para 3.1 and added to Appendix 1. 21 Foreword: Chilterns Society or The Foreword has been amended as many other Consultation Statement Appendix 7
Chilterns Conservation Board? organisations have also been contacted. 22 Model AONB policy. Thank you. 23 Thank you. Consultation Statement Appendix 7
Anglian Water (Response number 23)
IDENTIFIER COMMENT SUMMARY RESPONSE
Email from The emerging AVLP includes No response required Patience district-wide policies relating to Stewart water supply and water recycling infrastructure. Therefore, it is not considered necessary to include a similar policy in the Neighbourhood Plan. Therefore, we have no comments to make relating to the Draft Neighbourhood Plan.
National Grid (Response number 21)
IDENTIFIER COMMENT SUMMARY RESPONSE
Specific An assessment has been carried No response required comments out with respect to National Grid’s electricity and gas transmission apparatus which includes high voltage electricity assets and high pressure gas pipelines, and also Nation Grid Gas Distribution’s Intermediate and High Pressure apparatus. National Grid has identified that it has no record of such apparatus within the Neighbourhood Plan area.
Network Rail (Response number 22)
IDENTIFIER COMMENT SUMMARY RESPONSE
Email from All initial proposals and plans No response required Town Planning should be flagged up to the LNW Network Rail Town Planning Team London North Western Route.
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Environment Agency (Response number 20)
IDENTIFIER COMMENT SUMMARY RESPONSE
Flood Risk There are small areas in Flood No development would be permitted here. ENV1 Zones 2 and 3 in the now makes this clearer through the addition of Neighbourhood Plan area. “Development should not occur in areas of environmental constraint”.
Watercourses There are various small We have added the following words to ENV1: watercourses in the Development must not result in a decrease in the Neighbourhood Plan area. ecological potential of watercourses, as defined by Developments within or the Water Framework Directive, and if possible adjacent to the Whistle Brook should result in an improvement in the ecological should not cause deterioration potential. from “moderate ecological potential”.
The Grand Union Canal runs through the plan area. Developments within or adjacent to the canal should not cause deterioration in ecological status.
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Individual residents
IDENTIFIER COMMENT SUMMARY RESPONSE
Response 1 Consider reopening ancient Policy ENV3 has been amended to reflect this. footpaths Responses 1,5 Specific comments about These comments are beyond the remit of the parking locations Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Council is aware of this concern and considering possible solutions. Responses 1,4,5 Ban HGVs in Ivinghoe or impose These comments are beyond the remit of the weight restrictions Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Council is aware of this concern and considering possible solutions. Response 2 No comments requiring a response were made. Response 3 No comments requiring a response were made. Responses 6 – Comments relating to Further detail has been added as to the rationale 16 Settlement boundaries behind the settlement boundaries as there appears (residents of to be some misunderstanding. They are not Grove Farm) development boundaries and development beyond and Response them is not ruled out, but is considered under 24 different criteria. Areas of the parish which are outside the defined settlement boundaries are still very much included in the Neighbourhood Plan. Paragraph 5.4.1 explains the rationale for the delineation of the settlement boundaries. Response 24 Why include Ford End in the The situations regarding the two areas (Ford End Ivinghoe settlement boundary and Grove Farm) are not directly comparable. but exclude Grove Farm and Paragraphs 5.4.7 and 5.4.8 have been included in certain other properties from the text to explain the rationale for the delineation the Ivinghoe Aston settlement of the settlement boundaries. boundary?
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Consultation Bodies as set out in paragraph 1 of schedule 1 of the neighbourhood planning Regulations 2012 Consultee Contact Name Address E.Mail a local planning Authority, Aylebury Vale District AVDC, Forward Plans, [email protected] county council or parish Council The Gateway, council any part of whose Gatehouse Road, area is in or adjoins the Aylesbury, HP19 8FF area of the local planning Strategic Planning Buckinghamshire County [email protected] authority. Buckinghamshire Council offices, Walton Street County Council Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UA Aylesbury Vale Adjoining Edlesborough [email protected] Parish Councils Cheddington [email protected]
Pitstone [email protected]
Slapton [email protected]
Parish Councils in Dacorum Borough Council [email protected] adjoining districts Little Gaddesden Parish Council [email protected]
The homes and Sir/Madam 7th floor, Maple House, [email protected] communities agency 14a Tottenham Court Road, [email protected] London W1T 7BU [email protected] Natural England Ms. Kirsty Macpherson Consultaion Service, [email protected] Hornbeam House, Electra Way, Crewe Business Park, Crewe, [email protected] Cheshire. CW1 6GJ The Environment Agency Sir/Madam Red Kite House, Howbery Park [email protected] Wallingford, Oxen, OX10 8BD the historic buildings and Sir/Madam Eastgate Court,195-205 High [email protected] monuments commission Street, Guildford, SurreyGU1 3EH for England AKA English Heritage. Network Rail infrastructure Sir/Madam Square one, 4 Travis Street, [email protected] Ltd, Company No.2904587 Manchester. M1 2NY the Highways Agency Sir/Madam Wing 1A, Federated House, [email protected] London Road, Dorking, Surrey. RH4 1SZ any person (i) to whom East Midlands Electricity Herald Way, Pegasus business eonenergy.com the electronic board park, East Midlands Airport, telecommunications code Castle Donnington, Derby. applies by virtue of a DE74 2TU direction given under CTIL Vodafone & Telefonica [email protected] section 106(3)(a) of the MBNL EE and 3 communications act 2003; Mr.Mark Shaw Health and [email protected] and (ii) who owns and Safety and Community EE [email protected] controls electronic Affairs Manager 3 [email protected] or communications apparatus [email protected] situated in any part of the B.C. Electrical Techniques BC Electrical Techniqes Ltd., area of the local planning Mr.D.Childs Unit 48-50 Edison Road, [email protected] authority;(1) where it Rabans Lane Ind.Estate, exercises functions in any Aylesbury HP19 8TE part of the neighbourhood area. Page 2 Consultation Statement Appendix 8 Consultee List for Ivinghoe for Pre-submission - supplied by AVDC 14/09/2017
Consultation Bodies as set out in paragraph 1 of schedule 1 of the neighbourhood planning Regulations 2012 Consultee Contact Name Address E.Mail Electricity Transmission Amec currently manage [email protected] Asset Management. National Grid for Electricity Gas Transmission Asset and Gas. Management and Gas distribution. Mono consultants Ltd., 48 St.Vincent Street, [email protected] Glasgow G2 5TS [email protected] a Primary Care Trust David Williams, Director of Hartwell Wing, Stoke [email protected] established under section Stratergy and Business Manderville Hospital, 18 of the National Health Development, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Service Act Buckinghamshire NHS Trust HP21 8AL a person to whom a licence Business Planning Floor B6 [email protected] has been granted under Ms A Would 80 St.Mary's Road, section 7(2) of the Gas Act British Gas plc (southern) Southampton Hants. SO9 5AT 1986(c) A sewerage undertaker and Miss Carmelle Bell (savills) Hawker House, 5-6 Napier [email protected] a water undertaker. Thames Water Property Court, Reading, Berkshire Services Agent RG1 8BW Or; Stewart Patience, Planning and Equivalence [email protected] Planning Liaison Manager Thorpe Wood House, Anglian Water Services Ltd Thorpe Wood, Peterborough. PE3 6WT Voluntary bodies some or Mr Steven Swinbank Ivinghoe Town Hall Committee [email protected] all of whose activities Mrs.Tessa Smith W.I. Ivinghoe Branch [email protected] benifit all or any part of the Mr.Keith Steers Ivinghoe Scouts and cubs [email protected] neighbourhood area bodies that represent the The Rev. Adrian Manning St.Mary's Church Ivinghoe [email protected] interests of different racial,ehtnic or religious groups in the neighbourhood bodies that represent the South East Midlands Cranfield University Innovation [email protected] interests of persons Local Enterprise Partnership Centre, University Way, carrying on business in the Cranfield MK43 0BT neighbourhood. Bucks Thames Valley The Clare Charity Centre, [email protected] Local Enterprise Partnership Wycombe Road, Saunderton Bucks HP14 4BF Ms Philippa Batting Saunderton Estate, [email protected] Bucks Business First Wycombe Road, Saunderton Bucks HP14 4BF Weston Turville Schools [email protected] bodies that represent the interests ofthe disabled rambling for the disabled [email protected] in the neighbourhood