Poole Infrastructure Plan
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Poole Local Plan Poole Infrastructure Plan Delivering Poole Infrastructure Needs July 2017 Contents Section 1: Introduction ................................................................................................ 4 Section 2.0: Infrastructure .......................................................................................... 6 Section 3.0: Infrastructure Planning Context .............................................................. 8 Section 4.0: Infrastructure Funding Mechanisms ..................................................... 15 Section 5.0: Summary of key infrastructure requirements and infrastructure gap .... 21 Poole Local Plan. Poole Infrastructure Plan. July 2017 2 Abbreviations and Acronyms DCC Dorset County Council DfT Department for Transport CCG NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group CIL Community Infrastructure Levy HRA Habitats Regulations Assessment MUGA Multi-Use Games Area LAP Local Area for Play LEP Local Enterprise Partnership LEAP Local Equipped Area for Play LTP Local Transport Plan NPPF National Planning Policy Framework PiP Poole Infrastructure Plan ROWIP Rights of Way Improvement Plans SAMM Strategic Access Management and Monitoring SANG Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace SEDTCS South East Dorset Transport Contribution Scheme SuDS Sustainable Drainage Systems. SWASFT South Western Ambulance Services NHS Foundation Trust UCS Urgent Care Services Poole Local Plan. Poole Infrastructure Plan. July 2017 3 Section 1: Introduction 1.1: The National Planning Policy Guidance [NPPF] (2012) and planning policy guidance (2014) requires local authorities to plan for development and infrastructure for the lifetime of the Local Plan. The delivery of the right levels and type of infrastructure is essential to support new homes, economic growth and the creation of sustainable communities. 1.2: The Poole Infrastructure Plan (PiP) sets out the infrastructure requirements to support development as planned for in the Local Plan. Working with business associations, developers, local community groups, Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), neighbouring local authorities, service providers (education, open space and recreation, culture, community and health), transport providers and utility companies, the Council has identified infrastructure needs for Poole. Where possible, the PiP sets out the infrastructure requirements to support development for the next 15 years, including the costs, sources of funding, timescales for delivery and gaps in funding. 1.3: This PiP is a live document, so this document can be updated to reflect changes as infrastructure is delivered and to identify new unforeseen infrastructure needs. Purpose of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan: 1.4: This document provides detail on infrastructure needed to support planned new development as set out in the draft Local Plan up to 2033. The draft Local Plan plans for a positive growth strategy for Poole. The scale of change envisaged will bring with it, a need to upgrade existing and to provide new infrastructure. 1.5: The spatial strategy for Poole is to deliver: Circa 14,200 new homes: 6,000 homes planned for Poole town centre, a further 5,000 homes expected to come forward along transport corridors and in district and local centres, 1,900 homes to come forward elsewhere within Poole Local Plan. Poole Infrastructure Plan. July 2017 4 the built up urban area and an additional 1,300 homes planned for in urban extensions. 33 ha of employment land: focusing new office development to Poole town centre, intensifying allocated sites within Poole’s existing employment areas including the strategic employment allocations at Port of Poole, Talbot Village and Magna Business Park. Retail and Leisure growth: forecasted needs will be directed to Poole town centre, with supporting growth in the district and local centres to meet localised daily needs. Strategic Infrastructure: the Council will work with service providers and agencies to ensure that infrastructure and mitigation measures are implemented in a timely manner to facilitate growth. Examples of strategic infrastructure include SANGS, the Stour Valley Park concept, Holes Bay cycle and pedestrian route, new Public Quaysides, new Schools and Town Centre flood defences. 1.6: To help achieve the spatial strategy, the PiP will: Identify strategic and local infrastructure required to support the quantum of planned growth. Identify the costs, means of funding required through public funding and developer contribution sources, any funding secured, funding gaps and the delivery agency. Provide evidence for the direction of CIL finance towards delivering the critical infrastructure required to support growth. Provide evidence for Section 106 planning obligations by identifying infrastructure that will be required to support specific developments, in order to make a development acceptable in planning terms. Poole Local Plan. Poole Infrastructure Plan. July 2017 5 Section 2.0: Infrastructure 2.1: ‘Infrastructure’ is the umbrella term given to a range of services and facilities required to support daily activities for residents of Poole and the general economy. This required infrastructure is funded through different mechanisms. 2.2: The Town and Country Planning Act 2008 (as amended) defines ‘infrastructure’ as including (but not limited to) the following: (a ) Roads and other transport facilities, (b) Flood defences, (c ) Schools and other educational facilities, (d) Medical facilities, (e) Sporting and recreational facilities, and (f) Open Spaces. 2.3: Expanding upon this list of infrastructure stipulated in the Planning Act 2008, Table 1 overleaf provides a description of the facilities and services required for each infrastructure type to support growth and identifies the agencies with responsibility for their delivery. Poole Local Plan. Poole Infrastructure Plan. July 2017 6 Table 1: Types of Infrastructure and Delivery Agency Education Pre-school and nursery schools, primary and secondary education, further Department for Education, Borough of Poole, Private Sector (free school), and higher education, special education needs, research institutions and Bournemouth University and Bournemouth and Poole College. adult education. Climate Change Strategic defences to enable growth in areas at risk of flooding, Sustainable Environment Agency, Borough of Poole, Private Sector, Developers and Drainage Systems (SuDS) and other flooding defences, flood management Other Providers. schemes, district heating and renewable energy networks. Green Infrastructure - Protection of Internationally Protected Designations, open spaces and Borough of Poole, Developers & Private Sector and Voluntary Groups. General parks, allotments, recreation facilities, green networks and biodiversity and nature conservation. Green Infrastructure – Interventions necessary to mitigate the effects of development on nature Borough of Poole, Developers and Private Sector. Habitats Regulations conservation sites, Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) and Mitigation Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM). Health Facilities GPs/ Dentist Surgeries, Health Centres and other community care facilities Poole Hospital NHS, Clinical Commission Group, NHS, Public Health, such as day-care centres, Clinical Commissioning Groups, mental health Borough of Poole and Private Sector. hospitals and other support, acute and general hospitals and care provision. Public and Community Emergency services (ambulance, fire and rescue and police), libraries, Borough of Poole, Developers, Private Sector, Voluntary Sector/ Services cultural facilities such as art centres and museums, supported Neighbourhood Groups, Police Dorset, Fire and Rescue Dorset and NHS accommodation, places of worship, cemeteries and waste management Ambulance. and disposal, including recycling facilities. Town and Local New public facilities and enhancements to public realm. Borough of Poole, Poole BID and other town centre management, Poole Centre Improvements Chamber of Commerce, Developers and Private Sector. Transport Road and rail networks, bus services, cycling, walking and equestrian Department for Transport, Local Enterprise Partnership, Borough of routes and parking facilities. Poole, Highways Agency, Network Rail, Developers and Private Sector. Utility Services Electricity and gas distribution, other energy supplies including renewable Wessex Water, Southern Electric, National Grid, Bournemouth Water, energy, water supply, wastewater treatment and sewerage and Mobile Operators Association, Broadband providers and other Private telecommunications infrastructure, including broadband technology and 5G. Utility Providers. Poole Local Plan. Poole Infrastructure Plan. July 2017 7 Section 3.0: Infrastructure Planning Context 3.1: In March 2012, the Government published the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), replacing all of the existing National Planning Policy Statements/ Guidance. The NPPF sets out the presumption in favour of sustainable development, which should be seen as a golden thread running through both plan- making decision-taking. The aims of the NPPF are to: Achieve sustainable growth, Support economic growth, Boost the supply of housing, Promote competitive town centres, and To seek high quality design as part of new schemes. 3.2: In March 2014, the Government launched the planning practice guidance web- based resource that aims to provide united, accessible and up-to-date guidance for all planning matters. 3.3: Poole’s Local