APPENDIX THREE: THE SCHEDULE OF POLICIES PROPOSED NOT TO BE SAVED

CHAPTER 3 – STRATEGIC POLICIES

Existing UDP Policies National Planning Guidance London Plan Policies Proposed not to Save

STRAT 2 PPS 3 (Housing) Paragraphs 52 to Policy 3A.1 Increasing London’s A principle thrust of the London Plan is to To seek an increase in residential 61 outline the need for a continuous supply of housing increase housing delivery in London. The provision within the supply of land for housing. Paragraph The Mayor will seek the maximum London Plan provides detail about how this Royal Borough by restricting the loss 31 makes reference to making provision of additional housing can be implemented. STRAT 2 is largely of land and buildings effective use of housing stock. in London towards achieving an output covered by Policies 3A.1 and 3A.2 and with existing residential use and of 30,000 additional homes Policy 3A.12 resists the loss of housing. encourage the provision per year from all sources. However, there is no specific reference to of additional permanent residential Housing provision up to 2006 will be resisting the loss of land in residential use. accommodation on monitored against a minimum The Mayor promotes policies which seek to suitable sites and buildings where target of 23,000 additional homes per achieve this and exceed the housing target, appropriate. year, and the borough targets set out and given the wording of these policies in Table 3A.1. This figure will be there is ample justification available for reviewed by 2006 and periodically STRAT 2 to be deleted. thereafter. The Mayor will promote policies that seek to achieve and to exceed this target.

Policy 3A.2 Borough housing targets. UDP policies should: • seek to exceed the figures in Table 3A.1 and to address the suitability of housing development in terms of location, type of development and impact on the locality (see policies, 3D.8, 3D.9, 3D.13, 4B.11 and 4B.12) • identify new sources of supply having regard to: - major development in Opportunity Areas and in the London parts of the Thames Gateway and London- Stansted-Cambridge growth areas and redevelopment of low density commercial sites to secure 1 mixed use residential development - change of use of unneeded industrial/employment land to residential or mixed use development - redevelopment in town centres, suburban heartlands and small scale residential infill - intensification of housing provision through development at higher densities particularly where there is good access to public transport • review existing identified housing sites and include existing and proposed housing sites on Proposals Maps. The capacity of housing sites should be determined in accordance with the urban design and density policies of this plan (see policies 4B.1, 4B.2 and 4B.3 as well as affordable housing policies 3A.7 and 3A.8). • monitor housing approvals and completions against the annual monitoring targets in Table 3A.1 and against any higher targets adopted in their UDPs.

Policy 3A.12 Loss of housing and affordable housing UDP policies should prevent the loss of housing, including affordable housing, without its planned replacement at existing or higher densities.

STRAT 3 Paragraphs 9 to 12 of PPG4 Policy 3B.1 Developing London’s Policy 3B.1 gives more detail about how To seek the continued economic ((Industrial and Commercial economy economic growth can be achieved, for growth of the Development and Small Firms) outline The Mayor will work with strategic example by providing a range of premises. metropolitan area by supporting the locational factors which should be partners to support and to develop There is reference to the spatial application change and taken into account for industry and London’s economy as one of the three of policies to meet the needs of different development in those parts of London commerce. This takes into account the world cities. He will: sectors and this can address the reference and the Royal capacity and infrastructure of the area. • seek a range of premises of different to the capacity in STRAT 3. On this basis Borough that are recognised as having types, sizes and costs to meet Policy 3B.1 reflects the aims of STRAT 3 2 capacity for the needs of different sectors of the and it can be deleted. additional commercial or industrial economy and firms of different activity. types and sizes and to remove supply side blockages for key sectors, including the finance and business services sector • match the spatial application of policies to the needs of different sectors and markets within the London economy including small and medium enterprises and black and minority ethnic businesses • establish a ‘research observatory’ and ‘sector commissions’ to monitor the implementation of this plan to ensure that it is updated as appropriate to respond to the different sectors of the London economy, and to their linkages and needs • promote London as a location for international and European agencies • ensure cohesion with regional policy to secure sustainable relations between London and its wider region in terms of urban forms, flows and processes • facilitate social enterprise and community development.

STRAT 4 STRAT 4 is addressed by many of the Policy 3C.1 Integrating transport The objectives of PPG13 and the wording of To seek a safe, efficient and objectives of PPG 13 Transport (2001) and development the London Plan policy 3C.1 cover the thrust environmentally paragraph 6. The first objective is to The Mayor will work with TfL, the of STRAT 4 which is to have an acceptable transport system for the actively manage the pattern of urban Strategic Rail Authority, the environmentally friendly transport system. metropolitan area, growth to make the fullest use of public government, boroughs and other Whilst residential character and amenity are whilst protecting the residential transport and focus major generators partners to ensure the integration not specifically mentioned, the need to character, amenity and of demand in city, town and district of transport and development by: reduce the need to travel by car and quality of the Royal Borough. centres and near to public transport encouraging patterns and forms of transport integration implies a better interchanges. Another objective is to development that reduce the need residential environment and on this basis it ensure that development comprising to travel especially by car is considered that STRAT 4 can be deleted. jobs, shopping, leisure and services • seeking to improve public transport offers a realistic choice of access by capacity and accessibility where public transport, walking and cycling. it is needed, for areas of greatest Whilst there is no specific mention of demand and areas designated for 3 protecting residential character, development and regeneration, amenity and quality, these aims are including the Thames Gateway, complimentary to an environmentally Central Activities Zone, Opportunity acceptable transport system. Areas, Areas for Intensification and town centres • in general, supporting high trip generating development only at locations with both high levels of public transport accessibility and capacity, sufficient to meet the transport requirements of the development. Parking provision should reflect levels of public transport accessibility.

STRAT 6 One of the objectives of PPG 13 Policy 3C.2 Matching development to PPG13 and Policy 3C.2 deal with capacity To encourage central London activities (paragraph 6) is planning for increased transport capacity specifically in relation to transport. It could to locate in the intensity of development for both The Mayor will and boroughs should be interpreted that STRAT 6 covers more part of the Borough identified as the housing and other uses at locations consider proposals for development than transportation issues. However, it is Central Area on which are highly accessible by public in terms of existing transport capacity, considered that there are other policies in the UDP Proposals Map, provided transport, walking and cycling. both at a corridor and local level. the London Plan available to deal with local capacities are Where existing transport capacity is residential amenity issues such as noise not exceeded and subject to relevant not sufficient to allow for travel (Policy 4A.14). On this basis it is considered local policies in generated by proposed developments, that STRAT 6 can be deleted. the plan and no firm plans exist for a sufficient increase in capacity to cater for this, boroughs should ensure that development proposals are appropriately phased until it is known these requirements can be met. Developments with significant transport implications should include a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan as part of planning applications.

4 STRAT 8 Planning Policy Statement 1 is Policy 4B.6 Sustainable design and Policy 4B.6 specifically deals with To promote sustainable development concerned with delivering sustainable construction sustainable construction rather than the to conserve and development. The key principles are The Mayor will, and boroughs should, wider aspects of sustainable development. enhance the environmental quality of set out at paragraph 13 (page 7). A ensure future developments meet However, it is considered that these are the Royal spatial planning approach should be at the highest standards of sustainable dealt with comprehensively in other parts of Borough. the heart of planning for sustainable design and construction and reflect the London Plan such as the transportation development (set out in more detail at this principle in UDP policies. policies and accessibility, and on this basis it paragraphs 30-32). These will include measures to: is considered that STRAT 8 can be deleted. • re-use land and buildings • conserve energy, materials, water and other resources • ensure designs make the most of natural systems both within and around the building • reduce the impacts of noise, pollution, flooding and micro-climatic effects • ensure developments are comfortable and secure for users • conserve and enhance the natural environment, particularly in relation to biodiversity • promote sustainable waste behaviour in new and existing developments, including support for local integrated recycling schemes, CHP schemes and other treatment options (subject to Policy 4A.1 and 4A.2). Applications for strategic developments should include a statement showing how sustainability principles will be met in terms of demolition, construction and long-term management. Boroughs should ensure that, where appropriate, the same sustainability principles are used to assess planning applications.

5 STRAT 12 No reference. Policy 4B.15 London View Amongst the linear views protected by To protect London’s skyline and Protection Framework Policy 4B.15 is St Paul’s Cathedral from strategic views, The Mayor designates the selected set King Henry’s mound, Richmond. Given the particularly the strategic view of St of strategically important views wording of Policy 4B.15 it is considered that Paul’s Cathedral listed in Table 4B.2 to be managed in STRAT 12 is reiterated and on this basis it from King Henry’s Mound. accordance with Policies 4B.16 can be deleted. and 4B.17. These policies will become operational when Strategic View directions are withdrawn. Linear views c St Paul’s Cathedral from King Henry’s Mound, Richmond

STRAT 13 No reference Policy 4C.21 Design statements Policy 4C.21 provides practical To protect the River Thames and its For all major development proposals recommendations as to how the character, setting, to enhance within the Thames Policy Area and setting and amenity of the River Thames its character and amenity and ensure adjacent to the rest of the Blue Ribbon can be preserved with regard to Design that the integrity Network, the Mayor will, and Statements. of the river’s flood defences is boroughs should, ensure that maintained. development is attractive and With regard to flood defence, Policy 4C.7 appropriate. states that development should not increase Developers should prepare the risk to occupiers of buildings or inhibit assessments to cover: the raising of flood defences. It is • impacts of scale, mass, height, considered that the integrity of the river’s silhouette, density, layout, materials flood defences is maintained by this policy and colour and together with policy 4C.21 the wording • proposals for water edge, visual and of STRAT 13 is adequately covered and it physical permeability and links can be deleted. with hinterland, public access, including addressing safety provision, landscaping, open spaces, street furniture and lighting • impacts of the proposal on the water space to demonstrate how the water space will be used and affected including impacts on biodiversity and hydrology • impact on river prospects and any other locally designated views.

Policy 4C.7 Flood defences For locations adjacent to flood defences, permanent built development 6 should be set back from those defences to allow for the replacement/repair of the defences and any future raising to be done in a sustainable and cost-effective way. The Mayor will, and boroughs should, ensure that development does not undermine or breach flood defences in any way. Development associated with buildings and structures already within the statutory defence line should not increase the risk to occupiers of these buildings or inhibit the raising of future flood defences.

STRAT 14 A key objective mentioned in Policy 4B.5 Creating an inclusive Policy 4B.5 provides a guide to the To ensure that people with special Paragraph 36 of PPS1 is to ensure environment principles to be included within a UDP. mobility needs have developments address the needs of all The Mayor will require all future However, it also states that the Mayor will equality of physical access throughout in society and are accessible, usable development to meet the highest require future development to have the the Borough. and easy to understand by them. standards of accessibility and highest standards of accessibility and inclusion. inclusion. On this basis it is considered that UDP policies should integrate and STRAT 12 is covered by the Mayor’s policy adopt the following principles and can be deleted. of inclusive design that will require that developments: • can be used easily by as many people as possible without undue effort, separation, or special treatment • offer the freedom to choose and the ability to participate equally in the development’s mainstream activities • value diversity and difference. Boroughs should require development proposals to include an Access Statement showing how the principles of inclusive design, including the specific needs of disabled people, have been integrated into the proposed development, and how inclusion will be maintained and managed. These principles and the requirements 7 of Policy 3A.14 should be adopted by all responsible for changing or managing the built environment.

STRAT 15 Protection and listing of Ancient Policy 4B.11 Heritage conservation Policy 4B.11 has slightly different aims to To protect Ancient Monuments and Monuments is provided under the Boroughs should: STRAT 10. However, it does recommend Sites of Ancient Monuments and • ensure that the protection and that areas, spaces and buildings of special Archaeological Interest. Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and enhancement of historic assets quality or character should have policies for PPG16 Archaeology and Planning in London are based on an their protection. (1990) which provide the policy base understanding of their special National policy guidance in the form of PPG for protection. Annex 3 of PPG 16 character, 16 and the Ancient Monuments and provides detailed guidance. and form part of the wider design and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 provides an urban improvement agenda, ample policy base for the protection of and that policies recognise the multi- Ancient Monuments and Sites of cultural nature of heritage issues Archaeological Interest and on this basis it is • identify areas, spaces and buildings considered that STRAT 15 can be deleted. of special quality or character and adopt policies for their protection and the identification of opportunities for their enhancement, taking into account the strategic London context • encourage and facilitate inclusive solutions to providing access for all, to and within the historic environment.

STRAT 16 Paragraphs 45 to 51 of PPS3 Policy 3A.1 Increasing London’s Policy 3A.1 stipulates the amount of To ensure the contribution of the Royal (Housing) deal with the efficient use of supply of housing additional housing required on a pan Borough to the land for housing including appropriate The Mayor will seek the maximum London basis and therefore reflects the aims dwelling stock of Greater London is not residential densities and the provision of additional housing of STRAT 16 to increase the amount of diminished and desirability of using land efficiently. in London towards achieving an output housing where appropriate. PPS 3 sets is increased wherever appropriate. of 30,000 additional homes objectives for using land efficiently and on per year from all sources. this basis the thrust of STRAT 16 is Housing provision up to 2006 will be adequately covered. monitored against a minimum target of 23,000 additional homes per year, and the borough targets set out in Table 3A.1. This figure will be reviewed by 2006 and periodically thereafter. The Mayor will promote policies that seek to achieve and to exceed this target. 8 STRAT 17 Paragraphs 45 to 51 of PPS3 Policy 3A.2 Borough housing Policy 3A.2 outlines methods of increasing To seek to maximise the residential (Housing) deal with the efficient use of targets. UDP policies should: residential capacity within UDP policies and capacity of the land for housing including appropriate • seek to exceed the figures in Table is considered to provide a robust reiteration Borough in line with Strategic residential densities and the 3A.1 and to address the suitability of Policy STRAT 17. PPS3 also outlines Guidance for London. desirability of using land efficiently. of housing development in terms of how land should be used efficiently for location, type of development housing. and impact on the locality (see policies, 3D.8, 3D.9, 3D.13, 4B.11 and 4B.12) • identify new sources of supply having regard to: - major development in Opportunity Areas and in the London parts of the Thames Gateway and London- Stansted-Cambridge growth areas and redevelopment of low density commercial sites to secure mixed use residential development - change of use of unneeded industrial/employment land to residential or mixed use development - redevelopment in town centres, suburban heartlands and small scale residential infill - intensification of housing provision through development at higher densities particularly where there is good access to public transport • review existing identified housing sites and include existing and proposed housing sites on Proposals Maps. The capacity of housing sites should be determined in accordance with the urban design and density policies of this plan (see policies 4B.1, 4B.2 and 4B.3 as well as affordable housing policies 3A.7 and 3A.8). • monitor housing approvals and completions against the annual monitoring targets in Table 3A.1 and against any higher targets adopted in their UDPs. 9 STRAT 18 PPS 3 Paragraphs 52 to 61 outline the Policy 3A.2 Borough housing PPS 3 (Housing) and Policy 3A.2 provides To encourage an adequate and need for a continuous supply of land targets. UDP policies should: comprehensive details of how to maintain a continuing supply of for housing. Paragraph 31 makes • seek to exceed the figures in Table sufficient supply of land for housing for land for new housing through the reference to making effective use of 3A.1 and to address the suitability vacant and under-used land. This reiterates development of housing stock. of housing development in terms of the thrust of STRAT 18 and on this basis it vacant and under-used land for location, type of development is considered that it can be deleted. residential use in and impact on the locality (see appropriate locations. policies, 3D.8, 3D.9, 3D.13, 4B.11 and 4B.12) • identify new sources of supply having regard to: - major development in Opportunity Areas and in the London parts of the Thames Gateway and London- Stansted-Cambridge growth areas and redevelopment of low density commercial sites to secure mixed use residential development - change of use of unneeded industrial/employment land to residential or mixed use development - redevelopment in town centres, suburban heartlands and small scale residential infill - intensification of housing provision through development at higher densities particularly where there is good access to public transport • review existing identified housing sites and include existing and proposed housing sites on Proposals Maps. The capacity of housing sites should be determined in accordance with the urban design and density policies of this plan (see policies 4B.1, 4B.2 and 4B.3 as well as affordable housing policies 3A.7 and 3A.8). • monitor housing approvals and completions against the annual monitoring targets in Table 3A.1 and against any higher targets adopted in their UDPs. 10 STRAT 19 PPS 3 Paragraphs 52 to 61 outline the Policy 3A.4 Housing choice PPS 3 (Housing) and Policy 3A.2 provides To seek an increase in the amount and need for a continuous supply of land Boroughs should take steps to identify comprehensive details of how to maintain a range of sizes for housing. Paragraph 31 makes the full range of housing needs sufficient supply of land for housing for and types of dwellings to meet the reference to making effective use of within their area5. UDP policies should vacant and under-used land. This reiterates needs of those housing stock. seek to ensure that: the thrust of STRAT 18 and on this basis it seeking permanent accommodation in • new developments offer a range of is considered that it can be deleted. the Royal housing choices, in terms of the Borough, whilst maintaining the overall mix of housing sizes and types, taking quality of the account of the housing residential environment. requirements of different groups, such as students, older people, families with children and people willing to share accommodation • all new housing is built to ‘Lifetime Homes’ standards • ten per cent of new housing is designed to be wheelchair accessible, or easily adaptable for residents who are wheelchair users. The Mayor will investigate the feasibility of establishing a London register of accessible housing in both the public and private sector. In undertaking an assessment of housing needs, a borough should consult fully and ensure that the assessment includes the full range of different communities within the borough, such as black and minority ethnic communities, disabled people and older people and households with specialist or different requirements, and that such communities are consulted on how policy is derived from the needs assessment.

11 STRAT 20 PPG 4 (1992) outlines at paragraphs 9 Policy 3B.1 Developing London’s PPG4 and Policy 3B.1 of the London Plan To support and maintain the existing to 12 the locational factors which economy gives details about how a diverse and diverse and should be taken in to account for The Mayor will work with strategic vibrant local economy could be sustained. vibrant local economy and to foster industry and commerce. Paragraph 15 partners to support and to develop Policy 3B.1 does not deal with development sustainable gives detail on mixed uses and London’s economy as one of the three that could be inappropriate to a residential economic growth whilst protecting the residential amenity. world cities. He will: environment although PPG 4 discusses this. Royal Borough • seek a range of premises of different However, it is considered that this can be from development inappropriate to the types, sizes and costs to meet dealt with taking into account other London residential the needs of different sectors of the Plan policies such as noise control (Policy environment by its nature or the scale economy and firms of different 4A.14). On this basis it is considered that of activities types and sizes and to remove supply the terms of STRAT 20 are adequately generated. side blockages for key sectors, addressed and it can be deleted. including the finance and business services sector • match the spatial application of policies to the needs of different sectors and markets within the London economy including small and medium enterprises and black and minority ethnic businesses • establish a ‘research observatory’ and ‘sector commissions’ to monitor the implementation of this plan to ensure that it is updated as appropriate to respond to the different sectors of the London economy, and to their linkages and needs • promote London as a location for international and European agencies • ensure cohesion with regional policy to secure sustainable relations between London and its wider region in terms of urban forms, flows and processes • facilitate social enterprise and community development.

12 STRAT 21 PPG 4 (1992) outlines at paragraphs 9 Policy 3C.1 Integrating transport PPG4 outlines locational factors for industry To encourage large-scale business to 12 the locational factors which and development and commerce. Policy 3C.1 is a generic developments to should be taken in to account for The Mayor will work with TfL, the policy which should provide an adequate locate in those parts of London and the industry and commerce which includes Strategic Rail Authority, the substitute for STRAT 21as it deals with Royal Borough encouraging new development in government, boroughs and other development and accessibility to public which are well served by public locations which minimise the length partners to ensure the integration transport. Taken together it is considered transport and have the and number of trips, especially by of transport and development by: that STRAT 21 is reiterated and it can be capacity for additional economic motor vehicle. • encouraging patterns and forms of deleted on this basis. activity without development that reduce the need harming amenity. to travel especially by car • seeking to improve public transport capacity and accessibility where it is needed, for areas of greatest demand and areas designated for development and regeneration, including the Thames Gateway, Central Activities Zone, Opportunity Areas, Areas for Intensification and town centres • in general, supporting high trip generating development only at locations with both high levels of public transport accessibility and capacity, sufficient to meet the transport requirements of the development. Parking provision should reflect levels of public transport accessibility.

STRAT 23 One of the principal objectives of Policy 3C.1 Integrating transport and Policy 3C.1 provides a comprehensive To support the reduction of road traffic PPG13 Transport (2001) paragraph 4 development approach to traffic reduction in the movement within the metropolitan is to reduce the need to travel, The Mayor will work with TfL, the Metropolitan area. This is supported by the area. especially by car. Strategic Rail Authority, the objectives of PPG13. On this basis STRAT government, boroughs and other 23 is reiterated and it can therefore be partners to ensure the integration deleted. of transport and development by: • encouraging patterns and forms of development that reduce the need to travel especially by car • seeking to improve public transport capacity and accessibility where it is needed, for areas of greatest demand and areas designated for development and regeneration, 13 including the Thames Gateway, Central Activities Zone, Opportunity Areas, Areas for Intensification and town centres • in general, supporting high trip generating development only at locations with both high levels of public transport accessibility and capacity, sufficient to meet the transport requirements of the development. Parking provision should reflect levels of public transport accessibility.

STRAT 24 Paragraph 8 of PPS 23 (2004) Policy 4A.6 Improving air quality Policy 4A.6 advises that boroughs should To support measures to reduce air and confirms that any consideration of the The Mayor will and boroughs should reduce the need to travel by car to improve noise pollution quality of air impacts arising from implement the Mayor’s Air Quality air pollution. Noise pollution is not from motor vehicles. development, possibly leading to an Strategy and achieve reductions in mentioned, but Policy 4A.14 (page 169) impact on health, is capable of being a pollutant emissions by: advocates reducing the impact of traffic material planning consideration, in so • improving the integration of land use noise through highway management and far as it arises or may arise from any and transport policy and transport policies. On this basis STRAT 24 land use. PPG13 (paragraph 11) reducing the need to travel especially is considered to be reiterated and it can be confirms that local air quality is a key by car (see Chapter 3, Part C) deleted on this basis. consideration between planning and • promoting sustainable design and transport, PPG 24 (Noise) makes construction (see Chapter 4, Part B) reference to transport noise at • identifying environmental constraints paragraph 11. on polluting activities to ensure protection of local air quality, setting out criteria in respect of different pollutants against which plans and policies can be appraised and proposals assessed • ensuring at the planning application stage, that air quality is taken into account along with other material considerations and that formal air quality assessments are undertaken where appropriate, particularly in designated Air Quality Management Areas • seeking to reduce the environmental impacts of transport activities by supporting the increased provision 14 of cleaner transport fuels, particularly with respect to the refuelling infrastructure • working in partnership with relevant organisations, taking appropriate steps to achieve an integrated approach to air quality management and to achieve emissions reductions through improved energy efficiency and energy use (see Policy 4A.7). The Mayor will work with strategic partners to ensure that the spatial, transport and design policies of this plan support his Air Quality Strategy.

STRAT 27 One of the objectives of PPG13 is to Policy 3C.9 Increasing the capacity, PPG 13 and Policy 3C.9 aim to increase the To support and encourage the reduce the need to travel, especially by quality and integration of public capacity, quality and integration of public improvement of the car and promote sustainable transport transport to meet London’s needs transport. On this basis it is considered that public transport network for the choices for both people and for moving The Mayor will work with strategic STRAT 27 is amply reiterated and it can be metropolitan area, freight (paragraph 4). Paragraph 6 partners to increase the capacity deleted on this basis. including meeting the needs of the states that local authorities should of public transport in London by up to disabled. (amongst other criteria) actively 50 per cent over the plan period manage the pattern of urban growth to and to improve the integration, make the fullest use of public reliability, safety, quality, accessibility, transport. Local authorities should also frequency and attractiveness of the ensure that the needs of disabled existing public transport system. people should be taken into account.

STRAT 28 One of the objectives of PPG13 Policy 3C.8 Improving strategic rail Policy 3C.8 aims to improve the London rail To encourage the use of rail for (paragraph 6) is to protect sites and services network which is broadly in line with the passenger and freight routes which would be critical in The Mayor supports the early aims of STRAT 28 which is to encourage movement. developing infrastructure to widen completion of Phase Two of the the use of rail for passenger movement. transport choices for passenger and Channel With regard to rail freight, the thrust of the freight movements. Paragraphs 45 to Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) and will work guidance is towards improving national and 47 deal with freight by rail. with strategic partners to secure international links. Policy 3C.5 not only aims transport, economic and regeneration to develop proposals to allow rail freight to benefits for London from the new bypass London, but also aims to improve rail link, especially at Stratford and national rail freight transport links for King's Cross/St Pancras. The Mayor London. Whilst Policy 3C.5 is broader than will work with all stakeholders to STRAT 28 it is considered that there is improve the reliability, quality and sufficient justification within the reasoned safety justification and policies in the London Plan of inter-regional rail services, including to delete STRAT 28. PPG13 also provides 15 domestic services for commuters, guidance for encouraging the use of rail for while safeguarding services within passenger and freight movement. London.

Policy 3C.5 London’s international, national and regional transport links The Mayor will work with strategic partners to: • improve and expand London's international and national transport links for passengers and freight, to support London's development; to achieve the spatial priorities of the plan, especially to support growth in the Thames Gateway; and to achieve regeneration benefits while mitigating adverse environmental impacts • seek improved access to airports, ports and international rail termini by public transport • develop proposals with neighbouring regions to allow long distance traffic, especially rail freight, to bypass London • improve links between London and the surrounding regions.

STRAT 30 Paragraphs 72 to 74 of PPG13 deal Policy 3C.13 Enhanced bus priority, Policy 3C.13 seeks to enhance bus priority, To support local bus services and with public transport and there is tram and bus transit schemes tram and bus transit schemes. PPG13 also measures to improve advice that local authorities, in The Mayor will work with TfL, the provides guidance that key routes for bus service quality, including the conjunction with work on the local boroughs and other strategic partners improvements should be identified. On this development of the transport plan, should identify key to implement additional priority basis it is considered that the aims of London Bus Priority Network. routes for bus improvements and measures to assist buses and new STRAT 30 are addressed adequately in priority measures. tram and bus transit (light transit) London Plan and PPG13 guidance and it schemes (including possible can be deleted. extensions to Croydon Tramlink). UDP policies should seek to: • help make tram and bus transit schemes successful • identify the approved schemes and implications for development along their routes, including the need for land or road space 16 • reflect the increased accessibility and capacity the schemes will provide. See also Policy 3C.12.

STRAT 31 There is no specific mention of the Policy 4C.13 Passenger and tourism Policy 4C.13 protects existing facilities for To support the use of the River River Thames for passenger and uses on the Blue Ribbon Network passenger uses on the Thames and Thames and other freight movements. However, The Mayor will, and boroughs should, encourages the creation of new facilities. waterways for passenger and freight paragraphs 12 and 13 of Annex B protect existing facilities for Policy 4C.14 encourages the Thames to be movements. specifically deal with inland waterways passenger and tourist traffic on the used for the transport of freight. On this and how their usage can be improved. Blue Ribbon Network. New basis Policy STRAT 14 is reiterated and it development facilities that increase can be deleted. use of the Blue Ribbon Network for passenger and tourist traffic should be encouraged, especially in areas of deficiency. Proposals for Opportunity Areas and Areas for Intensification should provide such facilities, where they are appropriate and contribute towards improving the connections between different transport services.

Policy 4C.14 Freight uses on the Blue Ribbon Network The Mayor will, and boroughs should, support new development and facilities that increase the use of the Blue Ribbon Network to transport freight and general goods, especially in areas of deficiency.

STRAT 32 No specific reference. Policy 3C.20 Improving conditions for Policy 3C.20 deals comprehensively with To achieve targets set for the reduction walking how the pedestrian environment can be in the number and UDP policies should: improved. Policy 3C.21 does a similar severity of road accident casualties in • ensure that safe, convenient, exercise for cyclists. Whilst this goes some the Borough accessible and direct pedestrian way towards dealing with the number and through traffic safety schemes, access severity of road casualty figures it does not education and training is provided from new developments to deal with education, training and initiatives, as well as promoting public transport nodes and key enforcement initiatives or other users of the enforcement initiatives. land uses, taking account of the need road network. However, the content of to connect people to jobs, to STRAT 32 is to be included in a new Road town centres and to schools Safety Plan for the borough and on this • identify, complete and promote high basis it can be deleted. quality walking routes 17 including the six strategic walking routes identified in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy • ensure that Thames-side developments incorporate provision for a riverside walkway in accordance with Countryside Agency standards3 • ensure that the pedestrian environment is accessible to disabled people • take account of measures set out in the TfL Walking Plan for London • improve the safety and convenience of pedestrian routes to school. Policy 3C.21 Improving conditions for cycling UDP policies should: • identify and implement high quality, direct, cycling routes, where possible segregated from motorised traffic, giving access to public transport nodes, town centres and key land uses • ensure that routes are segregated from pedestrians as far as practicable, but are not isolated • identify, complete and promote the relevant sections of the London Cycle Network Plus, and other cycling routes • take account of measures identified in the TfL Cycling Action Plan • encourage provision of sufficient, secure cycle parking facilities within developments.

18 STRAT 33 Annex B of PPG13 paragraphs 1 to 3 Policy 3C.17 Allocation of street space Policy 3C.17 makes reference to the London To support the maintenance of a deal with access to trunk roads and In balancing the use of streetspace, road hierarchy which is applicable strategic London Road local roads. However, there is no UDPs should include policies that throughout London. The wording of Policy Network and to ensure a consistent specific mention of the London Road reflect the Mayor’s Transport Strategy 3C.17 is replicated by STRAT 33. On this road hierarchy network. and the London road hierarchy. basis it is considered that it can be deleted. between the Royal Borough and In particular, boroughs should: adjoining Boroughs. • presume in favour of movement of people and goods, to support commerce, business and bus movements on the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) and most other ‘A’ roads • presume in favour of local access and amenity on other London roads, particularly for residents, buses, pedestrians and cyclists, and where necessary, business • review the re-allocation of road space and land to bus priority, bus or tram (light transit) schemes, cyclists and pedestrians to support sustainable transport.

STRAT 34 Reference to key routes for buses is Policy 3C.19 Improving conditions for Policies 3C.19, 3C.20 and 3C.21 deal with To implement programmes of found at paragraph 74 of PPG13 whilst buses improving the bus, walking and cycling comprehensive traffic paragraphs 75 to 77 deal with walking The Mayor will work with TfL and networks respectively. On this basis STRAT management and accident remedial and paragraphs 78 to 80 deal with boroughs to implement Londonwide 34 is reiterated in these three policies and it measures on all cycling. improvements to the quality of bus can be deleted. PPG13 also provides roads in the Borough, incorporating services for all. UDP policies should guidance for walking and cycling. facilities to help actively promote and give priority to pedestrians, cyclists and buses, where the continued development of the appropriate. London bus network, including: • the allocation of road space and the high levels of road priority required for buses on existing or proposed bus routes • ensuring good bus access to and within town centres, major developments and residential areas • ensuring that walking routes to bus stops from homes and workplaces are direct, secure, pleasant and safe • ensuring that bus layover and turning 19 areas, driver facilities, bus stations and garages are available where needed. Policy 3C.20 Improving conditions for walking UDP policies should: • ensure that safe, convenient, accessible and direct pedestrian access is provided from new developments to public transport nodes and key land uses, taking account of the need to connect people to jobs, to town centres and to schools • identify, complete and promote high quality walking routes including the six strategic walking routes identified in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy • ensure that Thames-side developments incorporate provision for a riverside walkway in accordance with Countryside Agency standards3 • ensure that the pedestrian environment is accessible to disabled people • take account of measures set out in the TfL Walking Plan for London • improve the safety and convenience of pedestrian routes to school. Policy 3C.21 Improving conditions for cycling UDP policies should: • identify and implement high quality, direct, cycling routes, where possible segregated from motorised traffic, giving access to public transport nodes, town centres and key land uses • ensure that routes are segregated from pedestrians as far as practicable, but are not isolated • identify, complete and promote the 20 relevant sections of the London Cycle Network Plus, and other cycling routes • take account of measures identified in the TfL Cycling Action Plan • encourage provision of sufficient, secure cycle parking facilities within developments.

STRAT 42 Paragraph 1.4 of PPS6 states that one Policy 3D.1 Supporting town centres Policy 3D.1 deals with supporting and To ensure the continued enhancement of the Government’s objectives is to The Mayor will and boroughs should enhancing the wider role of town centres of the enhancing consumer choice by making enhance access to goods and rather than the regional, national and international, national and regional provision for a range of shopping, services and strengthen the wider role international role of Principal Shopping retail role of the leisure and local services. of town centres, including UDP Centres. However, the contents of this Principal Shopping Centres. policies to: policy supplemented by London Plan policy • encourage retail, leisure and other 2A.5 and PPS6 are considered to address related uses in town centres the aim of STRAT 42. On this basis it can be and discourage them outside the town deleted. centres • improve access to town centres by public transport, cycling and walking • enhance the quality of retail and other consumer services in town centres • support a wide role for town centres as locations for leisure and cultural activities, as well as business and housing • require the location of appropriate health, education and other public and community services in town centres • designate core areas primarily for shopping uses and secondary areas for shopping and other uses and set out policies for the appropriate management of both types of area • undertake regular town centre health checks • support and encourage town centre management, partnerships and strategies including the introduction of Business Improvement 21 Districts in appropriate locations.

STRAT 49 Paragraph 1 of PPS9 (Biodiversity and Policy 3D.12 Biodiversity and nature PPS9 and Policy 3D.12 deals To have regard for nature conservation Geological Conservation) gives the key conservation comprehensively with nature conservation and the principles that local planning The Mayor will work with partners to and biodiversity. On this basis STRAT 49 is protection of the natural habitat and authorities should adhere to, to ensure ensure a proactive approach to the replicated and can be deleted. wildlife that the potential impacts of planning protection, promotion and environment in the consideration of all decisions on biodiversity and management of biodiversity in support proposals. geological conservation are fully of the considered. Mayor’s Biodiversity Strategy. The planning of new development and regeneration should have regard to nature conservation and biodiversity, and opportunities should be taken to achieve positive gains for conservation through the form and design of development. Where appropriate, measures may include creating, enhancing and managing wildlife habitat and natural landscape. Priority for habitat creation should be given to sites which assist in achieving the targets in Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) and sites within or near to areas deficient in accessible wildlife sites. Boroughs, in reviewing UDPs and in considering proposals for development should accord the highest protection to internationally designated and proposed sites (SACs, SPAs and Ramsar sites), and to nationally designated sites (SSSIs) in accordance with government guidance and the Habitat Regulations, 1994. The Mayor will identify Sites of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation (SMIs), which, in addition to internationally and nationally designated sites, includes land of strategic importance for nature conservation and biodiversity across 22 London. Boroughs should give strong protection to these sites in their UDPs. Boroughs should use the procedures adopted by the Mayor in his Biodiversity Strategy to identify sites of Borough or Local Importance for nature conservation and should accord them a level of protection commensurate with their borough or local significance.

The Mayor will and boroughs should resist development that would have a significant adverse impact on the population or conservation status of protected species or priority species identified in the London Biodiversity Action Plan and borough BAPs. Appropriate policies for their protection and enhancement and to achieve the targets set out in BAPs, should be included in UDPs. Where development is proposed which would affect a site of importance for nature conservation, the approach should be to seek to avoid adverse impact on the nature conservation value of the site, and if that is not possible, to minimise such impact and seek mitigation of any residual impacts. Where, exceptionally, development is to be permitted because the reasons for it are judged to outweigh significant harm to nature conservation, appropriate compensation should be sought.

23 STRAT 50 PPS23 (Planning and Pollution Policy 4 A.6 Improving air quality PPS9 and Policy 4A.6 provide a To have regard to air quality and land Control) paragraph 2 confirms that any The Mayor will and boroughs should comprehensive approach to reducing air contamination consideration of the quality of land, air implement the Mayor’s Air Quality pollutant emissions and adequately covers issues and impacts in the or water and potential impacts arising Strategy and achieve reductions in the content of STRAT 50. With regard to consideration of proposals from development, possibly leading to pollutant emissions by: land contamination Policy 4A.17 states that where appropriate. impacts on health, is capable of being • improving the integration of land use the Mayor will work with strategic partners to a material planning consideration, in so and transport policy and identify best practice mechanisms to far as it arises or may arise from or reducing the need to travel especially enhance remediation. It is considered that may affect land use. by car (see Chapter 3, Part C) this provides sufficient justification for local • promoting sustainable design and policies and on this basis STRAT 50 can be construction (see Chapter 4, Part B) deleted. • identifying environmental constraints on polluting activities to ensure protection of local air quality, setting out criteria in respect of different pollutants against which plans and policies can be appraised and proposals assessed • ensuring at the planning application stage, that air quality is taken into account along with other material considerations and that formal air quality assessments are undertaken where appropriate, particularly in designated Air Quality Management Areas • seeking to reduce the environmental impacts of transport activities by supporting the increased provision of cleaner transport fuels, particularly with respect to the refuelling infrastructure • working in partnership with relevant organisations, taking appropriate steps to achieve an integrated approach to air quality management and to achieve emissions reductions through improved energy efficiency and energy use (see Policy 4A.7). The Mayor will work with strategic partners to ensure that the spatial, transport and design policies of this 24 plan support his Air Quality Strategy.

STRAT 51 No reference with specific regard to Policy 4A.13 Water and sewerage Policy 4A.13 specifically deals with water To seek the appropriate allocation and UDP policies. PPS12 (Local infrastructure and sewerage infrastructure in terms of provision of land Development Frameworks) gives The Mayor expects developers and inspection, repair or replacement. It does for public utilities providing guidance with regard to Utilities local planning authorities to work not deal with the allocation and provision of infrastructure or services Infrastructure in Annex B paragraphs together with water supply and land in this regard. However, it is unlikely to meet the needs of the community in B6, B7 and B8. sewerage companies to enable the that with general trend towards the local and inspection, repair or replacement of rationalisation that more land will be metropolitan area. water supply and sewerage required in this regard. With regard to infrastructure, if required, during the utilities such as electricity and gas the construction of development. London Plan encourages the use of on site The Mayor will work with Thames renewable energy and in this respect Water, the Environment Agency STRAT 51 is dated. On the basis of the and other relevant organisations to renewable energy policies of the London ensure that London’s drainage Plan and the trend towards rationalisation it and sewerage infrastructure is is considered that STRAT 51 can be sustainable. deleted.

STRAT 52 Paragraph 3 of PPS10 (Planning for Policy 4A.1 waste strategic policy and PPS10 provides the general context and To support the ‘proximity principle’, Sustainable Waste Management) targets. The Mayor will work in Policy 4A.2 amplifies the content of STRAT waste reduction, states that a key objective is to partnership with government, the 52. On this basis it is considered that the maximisation of recycling and the address waste as a resource and look boroughs, the EA, statutory waste STRAT 52 is replicated and on this basis it best practicable for disposal as a last option, but one disposal authorities and operators to can be deleted. environmental options for non- which must be adequately catered for. exceed recycling or composting levels recyclable residual in household waste by 30% by 2010 waste. and 33% by 2015.

Policy 4A.2 Spatial policies for waste management In support of the Mayor’s Municipal Waste Management Strategy, the proximity principle and the need to plan for all waste streams, UDP policies should: • safeguard all existing waste management sites (unless appropriate compensatory provision is made) • identify new sites in suitable locations for new facilities, such as Civic Amenity sites, construction and demolition waste recycling plants and closed vessel composting • require the provision of suitable 25 waste and recycling storage facilities in all new developments • ensure that the principles of Best Practical Environmental Option are applied • support appropriate developments for manufacturing related to recycled waste • support treatment facilities to recover value from residual waste • where waste cannot be dealt with locally, promote waste facilities that have good access to river or rail transport • identify and forecast for the period covered by the UDP: total waste arisings, that is controlled wastes that include municipal waste and also commercial, industrial, hazardous and inert arisings, and the amount of waste that will be imported or exported. The reference to Best Practical Environmental Option was removed from Policy 4A.2 as part of the early alterations to the London Plan adopted in December 2006.

CHAPTER 4 – CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Existing UDP Policies PPG London Plan Policies CD3 - To resist development where it Policy 4C.15 - Safeguarded wharves Issue sufficiently addressed by UDP Policy would result in the loss of Cremorne on the Blue Ribbon Network PU12 (Resist loss of Cremorne Wharf as a Wharf. waste management facility). The Mayor will and Boroughs should protect safeguarded wharves for cargo-handling uses. The Mayor will and Boroughs should encourage appropriate temporary uses provided they do not preclude the wharf being utilized for cargo handling.

Development next to or opposite 26 safeguarded wharves should minimize potential conflicts of use or disturbance. Redevelopment of safeguarded wharves only acceptable if wharf is no longer viable or capable of being made viable for cargo handling.

CD7 - To ensure the provision of a Policy 4C.17 - Increasing access Policy is in conformity with regional riverside walk within appropriate alongside and to the Blue Ribbon guidance and enables UDP to provide developments. Network riverside walk. The Mayor will, and Boroughs should, protect and improve existing access points to, alongside and over the Blue Ribbon Network.

CD19 - To encourage use of the canal PPG13 Transport - Para 4, Policy 4C.13 - Passenger and Not primarily a design matter and issue for the movement of freight and Objectives Tourism uses on the Blue Ribbon sufficiently addressed by UDP Policies passengers and for recreation. Objectives include promoting more Network TR23 (canal use for transport and freight) sustainable choices for both people and LR21 (canal use for leisure and and moving freight. Local authorities The Mayor will, and Boroughs should recreation). should protect sites and routes which protect existing facilities for passenger would be critical in developing and tourist traffic on the Blue Ribbon infrastructure to widen transport Network. New development facilities choices. that increase the use of the Blue Ribbon Network for passenger and tourist traffic should be encouraged PPG13 Transport - Para 45, Freight especially in areas of deficiency. Where feasible the movement of freight by water can promote Policy 4C.14 - Freight uses on the sustainable distribution. Blue Ribbon Network

The Mayor will, and Boroughs should support new development and facilities that increase the use of the Blue Ribbon Network to transport freight and general goods especially in areas of deficiency.

CD20 - To encourage canalside PPG 13, Para 37 – Leisure, Policy 4C.13 - Passenger and Issue sufficiently addressed by London development which relates to water- Recreation and Tourism Tourism uses on the Blue Ribbon Plan. based activities and recreation. Refers to seeking measures to Network. increase access to a site by The Mayor will and Boroughs should sustainable transport modes. encourage development facilities for 27 passenger and tourist traffic on the Blue Ribbon Network especially in areas of deficiency.

Policy 4C.16 - Increasing sport and leisure uses on the Blue Ribbon Network The Mayor will, and Boroughs should encourage new development and facilities that increase the use of the Blue Ribbon Network for sport and leisure uses especially in areas of deficiency.

Policy 4C.18 Support facilities and activities in the Blue Ribbon Network The Mayor will, and Boroughs should protect waterway support facilities, infrastructure and activities. New support facilities, infrastructure and activities that support use and enjoyment of the Blue Ribbon Network should be encouraged.

CD22 - To permit residential moorings Policy 4C.19 Mooring facilities on Issue sufficiently addressed by London on the Grand Union Canal provided the Blue Ribbon Network Plan. that: The Mayor will, and Boroughs should a) there are adequate services for protect and improve existing mooring permanently moored vessels; facilities on the Blue Ribbon Network. b) other canal users (both water and New mooring facilities should generally land-based) are not adversely affected; be in basins or docks but may be and appropriate in areas of deficiency or as c) local residential amenity is not an aid to regeneration, where the affected. impact on navigation, biodiversity and character is not harmful.

CD30 – To require infill development PPS1, Para 36 states that “ Key Policy 4B.1 – Design principles fo r a Issue sufficiently addressed by UDP Policies to: objectives should include ensuring compact city CD27 and CD28 (High quality architecture a) conform to the existing building lines developments: and urban design). The Mayor will and Boroughs should, and overall scale and character of the - respond to their local context seek to ensure developments area; and create or reinforce local (amongst other criteria) create or b) have respect to the form and distinctiveness; enhance the public realm; are materials of adjoining buildings; and - address the needs of all in accessible, usable and permeable for 28 c) have regard to open spaces which society and are accessible, all users; respect local context, are important to the proposed usable and easy to understand character and communities; are development and the surrounding by them; and attractive to look at and, where area. - are visually attractive as a appropriate, inspire, excite and delight result of good architecture and and respect London’s built heritage. ( appropriate landscaping”. the principles should be used in . assessing planning applications and drawing up area planning frameworks and UDP policies).

CD43 - To have regard to the Policy serves no useful purposes other than standards set out in the Planning to guide the user to relevant policies within Standards Chapter in determining the UDP. applications for development.

CD75 - To require where appropriate PPS1, Para 16 states that “Plan Policy 4B.5 Creating an inclusive Issue sufficiently addressed by UDP policy that shopfront premises are accessible policies should: environment CD42 (Access for All). to people with special mobility needs, - address accessibility (both in The Mayor will require all future including level access and appropriate terms of location and physical development to meet the highest door widths into the building. access) for all members of the standards of accessibility and community. inclusion. - Take into account the needs of

all the community, including UDP policies should integrate and particular requirements adopt principles of inclusive design relating to age, sex, ethic including the ability to participate in the background, religion development’s mainstream activities. PPG15, Para 3.28 – Access for disabled people People should have dignified access to and within historic buildings.

CD8 7 - To encourage co-operation PPG16, Para 14 - Archaeology Policy 4B.14 - Archaeology This operates more as a statement of intent between landowners, developers and The key to the future of the great rather than policy. Matter is sufficiently The Mayor will in partnership with archaeological organisations, in majority of archaeological sites lies addressed by UDP Policy CD85 English Heritage, the Museum of accordance with the principles of the with local authorities, acting within the (conservation, protection and enhancement London and Boroughs will support British Archaeologists’ Liaison Group framework set by central government, of archaeological sites). (amongst other criteria) the protection Code of Practice.. in their various capacities as planning, of London’s archaeological resources. education and recreational authorities, as well as the owners of the sites themselves. Appropriate planning policies through the D.C system will be especially important.

29 CD90 - To prepare planning briefs and Policy 4B.1 - Design principles for a This operates more as a statement of intent guidelines for important potential compact city rather than policy and is the role of the development sites and in considering planning authority. Published planning The Mayor will, and Boroughs should proposals to have regard to the briefs and guidelines have material weight ensure that developments fulfil a adopted briefs and guidelines. regardless of having a specific enabling number of design criteria and these UDP policy principles should be used in drawing

up area planning frameworks.

CD91 - To identify areas and sites Policy 4B.4 - Enhancing the quality This operates more as a statement of intent which would benefit from of the public realm rather than policy, and describes the role of environmental improvement schemes the planning and highways authority without The Mayor will work with strategic and implement such schemes as the need for express policy recogntion. partners to develop a coherent and resources permit in consultation with strategic approach to the public realm. local residents, businesses and other Boroughs should develop local groups. objectives and implementation

programmes for the public realm. In doing so they should involve stakeholders including their local communities.

CHAPTER 5 - HOUSING

Existing UDP Policies PPS3 - Housing London Plan Policies Proposed not to Save

H3 - To encourage the use of property, PPS3 – Para 31 requires LPAs to Policy 3A.3 Efficient use of stock Although quoted regularly by officers, this wherever appropriate, for residential develop positive policies to identify Boroughs should promote the efficient policy is a statement of intent. The policy purposes and, in particular, property and bring into residential use empty use of the existing stock, by reducing should be deleted. purpose-built for residential housing and buildings. the number of vacant, unfit and accommodation where presently in unsatisfactory dwellings. LP Policy 3A.3 could be used instead. another use.

H5 -To encourage the provision, where PPS3 - Para. 36 states that the Policy 3A.15 – Protection of social This issue is covered by policies in the appropriate, and to resist the loss, of Government’s policy is to ensure that infrastructure and community Social and Community Uses chapter (Policy local services and facilities which housing is developed in suitable facilities SC4), and by para. 36 of PPS3. It is rarely support the residential character of the locations which offer a range of UDP policies should assess the need used and therefore should be deleted. area. community facilities and with good for social infrastructure and community access to jobs, key services and facilities in their area, including infrastructure. children’s play and recreation facilities, services for young people, older people and disabled people, as well as 30 libraries, community halls, meeting rooms, places of worship and public toilets. Adequate provision for these facilities is particularly important in major areas of new development and regeneration.

Policies should seek to ensure that appropriate facilities are provided within easy reach by walking and public transport of the population that use them. The net loss of such facilities should be resisted.

H11 - To resist housing designed to PPS3 (paras. 46 -51) – states that Policy 4B.3 Maximising the potential Policy H11 should be deleted because it is higher densities except where it: density policies should reflect a range of sites unnecessarily restrictive in terms of limiting - is designed predominantly for of factors: The Mayor will and boroughs should high densities and may not result in occupation by small households; or the spatial vision for the area, including ensure development proposals maximising the use of the site. - enables the provision of special the level of housing demand and need; achieve the highest possible intensity needs or affordable housing on the capacity of infrastructure, services of use compatible with local context, appropriate sites; or and facilities such as public and private the design principles in Policy 4B.1 - is an infill scheme where a higher amenity space; using land efficiently, and with public transport capacity. density development is necessary for public transport accessibility; mix of Boroughs should develop residential townscape reasons to comply with the uses; the desirability of achieving high and commercial density policies of the Conservation quality, well-designed housing. policies in their UDPs in line with this and Development Chapter. policy and adopt the residential density Para 47 – LPAs can set out a range of ranges set out in Table 4B.1. The H12 - To resist housing designed to densities across the plan area rather Mayor will refuse permission for Policy H12 should be deleted because it is very high densities unless necessary than one broad density range, strategic referrals that, taking into unnecessarily restrictive in terms of limiting for townscape reasons to comply with although 30 dwellings per ha is the account context and potential transport high densities and may not result in the policies of the Conservation and national minimum. capacity, under-use the potential of the maximising the use of the site. Development Chapter. site. Para. 48 – LPAs should identify the distinctive features that define the Density location and parking matrix character of a local area. (based on habitable rooms and dwellings per hectare) on page 177 of Paras. 49 and 50. Para 49 – It is The London Plan stated that more intensive development is not always appropriate. Policy 3A.2 bottom – refers to However, it also states in para.50 that capacity of housing sites being ‘the density of existing development determined in accordance with the should not dictate that of new housing urban design and density policies of by stifling change or requiring this plan. replication of existing style or form.’ 31 H13 - To continue to encourage the PPS3 – Para 31 requires LPAs to The closest policy is: Policy 3A.3 – Although the policy has been reasonably improvement and preservation of the develop positive policies to identify concerns efficient use of stock well used by officers, it is a statement of existing housing stock. and bring into residential use empty (reducing vacant, unfit and intent and the preservation aspect of the housing and buildings. unsatisfactory dwellings). Partially policy is similar in meaning to Policy H1. relevant.

H14 - To ensure the enhancement of PPS3 – Design issues are generally Not covered in the housing section. This policy reads like an objective or the residential environment through referred to in relation to new statement of intent. street works, landscaping and developments and how they will be improvements to housing estates. integrated with neighbouring buildings Much of the policy is already covered in the and spaces etc. It does not cover Conservation & Design chapter anyway. For general streetscape enhancements. instance, Policy CD94 concerns street furniture, and CD91 is about environmental improvement schemes. The policy has been used once over the last 2 years.

H16 - To encourage the use of publicly PPS3 – not covered. London Plan – not covered. This policy is partly covered by Policy H2 owned land for the provision of which seeks the development of land and housing, wherever appropriate. buildings for residential use. The policy has only been used twice over the past 2 years.

H21 - To welcome residential or In PPS3 (Bullet 5 of para. 38) , the Policy 3A.4 Housing choice This policy is a statement of intent, and mixed-use schemes with a residential options for accommodating new Boroughs should take steps to identify therefore should be deleted. Mixed use element where a range of housing is to housing growth are set out, including the full range of housing needs within development, including housing, is be provided including affordable housing in mixed-use town centre their area. UDP policies should seek supported in PPS3. The policy has been housing and housing for special needs. developments. to ensure that.. used rarely. • all new housing is built to ‘Lifetime Homes’ standards • ten per cent of new housing is designed to be wheelchair accessible, or easily adaptable for residents who are wheelchair users.

The Mayor will investigate the feasibility of establishing a London register of accessible housing in both the public and private sector.

32 H24 - To welcome the provision of PPS3 – paras. 20-24 cover planning Policy 3A.10 Special needs and This policy should be deleted because the housing for people with special for a mix of housing – reflecting specialist housing issues are covered in other policies (ie. H26- accommodation needs in appropriate demographic trends, requirements of UDP policies should provide for special hostels, H28 – wheelchair accessible locations, having regard to the existing specific groups, in particular, families needs housing, including sheltered homes). distribution of similar types of with children, older and disabled housing with care support, staffed accommodation within the area. people (including the different hostels and residential care homes, This policy was not used at all over the past requirements for the market and based on up-to-date estimates of 2 years. affordable housing sectors). need.

See Policy 3A.4 referred to under Policy H28.

CHAPTER 6 – OFFICES AND INDUSTRY

Existing UDP Policies PPG4 – Industrial, London Plan Policies Proposed not to Save Commercial Development & Small Firms E2 - To permit small-scale business Para 13 - Development control Although this policy is quoted regularly by development except where in conflict Provides general support for small officers it is not useful and says nothing with other policies of the plan. firms. over and above other policies.

E6 - To seek to ensure that business These issues are covered by policies CD27 developments provide a visually CD28, CD70 and CD71. interesting street frontage and, where appropriate, incorporate ground floor shop uses.

E7 - To ensure adequate provision is PPS10 Planning for Sustainable Policy 4A.2 requires the provision of This policy is a replication of policy PU11, made for the proper storage, for Waste Management suitable waste and recycling storage which seeks to ensure the provision of recycling and disposal, of refuse facilities in all new development. proper storage for the recycling and associated with any business Forms part of the National Waste disposal of refuge in all developments development. Management Plan for the UK and including business developments. focuses on identifying a pattern of waste management facilities to manage the waste arising.

33 E9 - To resist all applications for the PPS23 – Planning and Pollution The purpose of this policy is to protect the development of premises for special Control residential amenity of the borough and the industries. Par 8 notes that the quality of land, character and function of the employment air, water and potential impacts zones. This policy is rarely used by officers arising from development, possibly as these issues addressed by more general leading to an impact of health is polices on residential amenity and capable of being a material planning employment zones. consideration. The guidance within PPS23 is clear in that the planning process should not attempt to duplicate the controls within the pollution control authorities.

E18 - To consider sympathetically This policy is rarely used, the proposal is planning applications which relate to either acceptable or it is not. the needs of existing industrial businesses to expand or relocate in North Kensington.

E24 - To consider sympathetically This policy is hardly ever used, the proposal planning applications which relate to is either acceptable or its not. the needs of existing companies to expand or relocate in the Employment Zones.

E30 - To consider favourably proposals This policy is not correctly drafted; all for diplomatic uses to occupy listed properties are capable of residential use. buildings (or other historic or Policy E29 will ensure that residential architecturally distinguished buildings amenity is protected. that are important to the character of a conservation area) where the building is incapable of either continued residential use, or conversion to such a use, and where its preservation would be so secured, without unacceptable alteration or extension.

34 CHAPTER 7 - TRANSPORTATION

Existing UDP Policies PPG 13 - Transport London Plan Policies Proposed not to Save

Para 77 - Walking TS Proposal 4I.7 – Promoting TR2 is considered consistent with TR2 - To maintain, improve and Local Authorities should promote Walking PPG13, the TS and CS. However, it is not provide safe and convenient crossing walking through pedestrian-friendly TfL and London Boroughs will be considered necessary to retain it as the facilities for pedestrians on all roads, road crossings which give required to review all traffic signal need to ensure new developments do not particularly at intersections and at pedestrians greater priority at traffic junctions and implement pedestrian reduce pedestrian and road safety is regular intervals on major roads. signals and avoid long detours and phases wherever practicable, taking covered by TR3 and TR36, both of which waiting times. account of the impact of priority are proposed to be saved. traffic, such as buses. PPG6 Town Centre & Retailing Only used once in the last three years. Annex B TS Proposal 4l.9 – Promoting Traffic management strategies for Walking town centres should include TfL in partnership will establish measures to improve the streetscape guidelines to encourage pedestrian environment, including consistent good practice and wider footways, more direct and design. safer pedestrian routes and crossings.

Para 79 - Cycling LP Policy 3C.21 – Improving Policy broadly covered by London Plan TR5 - To improve and introduce cycle Authorities should review existing conditions for cycling Only used three times in the last three facilities in the Borough, particularly on provision for cyclists, in order to UDP policies should identify, years. roads that form part of the Borough’s identify networks and routes. complete and promote the relevant Local Cycle Network, or part of the sections of the London Cycle London Cycle Network. Network and other cycle routes. TS Policy 4J.1 – Promoting Cycling TfL and the London Boroughs will undertake and support measures to make the cycling environment safer and more convenient for all users.

35 Para 80 - Cycling TS Policy 4J.1 – Promoting Policy covered by the TS but not the TR6 - To review the operation of major Local authorities, as part of their cycling London Plan. However, it is not junctions which can present a local transport plan strategy, should TfL and the London Boroughs will considered necessary to keep the policy significant barrier to cycle movement, also promote cycling through undertake and support measures as it can be more appropriately dealt and introduce appropriate measures to measures such as: giving priority at to make the cycling environment with in other Council documents such as help cyclists. junctions and improving links. safer and more convenient for all the LIP and forthcoming Royal Borough users. Transport Plan (RBTP).

TS Proposal 4J.5– Promoting Not used in the last three years. cycling Local Authorities should look at the problems that cyclists encounter, particularly key accident locations, to see if these can be solved by specific junction treatment or other traffic management solutions.

Para 78 - Cycling Policy covered by the TS but not the London TR7 - To co-operate with the Traffic Local Authorities should actively Plan. However, it is not considered Director for London in the provision of seek to establish partnerships for necessary to keep the policy as it can be measures to assist cyclists on or action with other public bodies. more appropriately dealt with in other across priority routes. Council documents such as the LIP and forthcoming Royal Borough Transport Plan (RBTP).

Not used in the last three years.

Para 72 - Public Transport LP Policy 3C.13 – Bus Priority TR15 - To improve bus services by Local Authorities should work in Schemes identifying and introducing traffic partnership with public transport The Mayor with TfL, the Boroughs management schemes on bus routes, providers and operators to improve and others will work to implement including bus priority measures to public transport. additional priority measures to reduce delays to buses, and by assist buses. improvements to bus stop facilities. Para 74 – Public Transport Local Authorities should identify TS Proposal 4F.6 – Bus Network the key routes for bus Bus priority and protection against improvements and priority congestion will be substantially measures, and the measures that increased, both in space allocated will be taken. and time of operation.

TS Proposal 4F.8 – Bus network 36 TfL and London Boroughs will promote and implement a package of whole route enhanced, intensified and enforced bus priority measures on major bus corridors.

PPG6 Town Centres & Retailing - LP Para 3.207 – Parking Strategy Not DC specific – will be covered in other TR22 - To support the provision of safe Annex E All large developments should Council documents. Little used policy. and convenient taxi facilities. Town centre strategies should provide for appropriate taxi ranks include improvements including and coach/bus parking/stands. convenient taxi facilities.

TR24 - To ensure that road Para 6 - Objectives LP Policy 3C.15 – Road scheme TR24 is considered consistent with PPG13 improvements required by seek by the design and layout of proposals and the TS. However, it is not considered development proposals are safe and, if developments and areas, to secure All road schemes should improve necessary to retain it as the need to ensure necessary, improve safety. community safety and road safety. safety for all road users. new developments do not reduce pedestrian and road safety is covered by Para 29 - Design, safety and mix TR3 and TR36, both of which are proposed of uses to be saved. When thinking about new development, and in adapting The policy is little used. existing development, the needs and safety of all in the community should be considered from the outset, and addressed in the Transport Assessment accompanying development proposals, taking account of the importance of good design. LP Policy 3C.15 - Road scheme Not DC specific – will be covered in TR25 - To improve the efficiency of the proposals other Council documents. The LP covers major roads within the Borough whilst all road schemes should not the policy’s intent sufficiently. not increasing overall traffic flows in increase the net traffic capacity of co-operation with the Traffic Director the corridor unless essential to Not used in last three years. for London and the Metropolitan Police regeneration. through the following means: (a) reviewing and enforcing controls TS Para 4K.12 – Freight delivery on parking, waiting and loading; & servicing (b) improving junction layout; there is a clear need to review on- (c) optimising traffic signals; street loading and unloading (d) controlling access to and from provisions. Minor Roads. TS Policy 4G.1 – Improving 37 roads and streets London’s streets should be managed to assist movement of people, goods and services – safely, expeditiously, reliably, securely and with minimum environmental impact.

LP Policy 3C.15 – Road scheme Broadly covered by TR36 – will be TR28 - To resist any highway proposal proposals covered in other Council documents. which would lead to an increase in the All road schemes should not Broadly covered by LP. overall traffic capacity of the Borough’s increase the net traffic capacity of Road Network. the corridor unless essential to regeneration. Not used in last three years.

Para 46 - Freight TS Para 4K.12 - Freight delivery Not DC specific – will be covered in TR30 - To review the extent of waiting Local Authorities should work with and servicing other Council documents. and loading provisions on Major Roads freight operators, businesses and there is a clear need to review on- in the Borough where appropriate with developers to agree loading and street loading and unloading Not used in last three years. the Traffic Director for London. unloading facilities provisions.

Not DC specific – will be covered in TR31 - To review, and increase where other Council documents. appropriate, the provision of on-street parking for residents on Minor Roads. Infrequently used.

Para 58 – Parking Controls and LP Policy 3C.22 – Parking This aim of this policy is covered by the TR33 - To resist the provision of Charges strategy LP although undermined by the addition additional public car parks. Local Authorities should generally UDP policies should adopt on- and of “UDP policies should”. TR33 has not refuse car parks that do not accord off-street parking policies that proven successful at appeal. with guidance or development plan assist in limiting the use of the car. policies Infrequently used. TS Policy 4G.6 - Improving London’s roads & streets London Boroughs should limit the amount of parking provided though public off-street car parks.

38 Para 58 – Parking Controls and LP Policy 3C.22 – Parking This aim of this policy is covered by the TR34 - To control the management of Charges strategy LP although undermined by the addition new public off-street car parks to Car parking charges should be UDP policies should adopt on- and of “UDP policies should”. restrict the use of the car and to used to encourage use of off-street parking policies that discourage their use by commuters. alternative modes of travel assist in limiting the use of the car. Infrequently used.

TS Para 4G.97 - Improving London’s roads & streets Regulation of this form of parking is important if particular types of car trips are to be discouraged.

TS Policy 4G.6 - Improving London’s roads & streets London Boroughs should limit the amount of parking provided though public off-street car parks.

CHAPTER 8 – SHOPPING

Existing UDP Policies PPS6 London Plan Policies Proposed not to Save

S10 - To encourage provision for Policy 3D.3 - Maintaining and Given that the policy is aspirational, convenience shopping in improving retail facilities seeking to encourage new convenience appropriate development schemes. Boroughs should: retail development within development • provide a policy framework for schemes, it has been very rarely used in maintaining managing and recent development control decisions. enhancing local and neighbourhood Furthermore, this policy duplicates S9 in shopping facilities and where that they both encourage new appropriate for the provision of convenience shopping where further such facilities in accessible appropriate. locations. The 2005 Retail Needs Study has indicated that there is not a significant deficiency in convenience floorspace (up to 2014) and therefore the Council would be unlikely to require the provision of convenience shopping in any schemes out side designated centres. Were an applicant to wish to provide a degree of 39 convenience retail floorspace in a proposal outside a designated centre it would be subject to the ‘sequential’ and ‘need’ tests as set out within PPS1 and reiterated within the London Plan. Therefore, the policy can be deleted as is unnecessary and no longer relevant.

S11 - To encourage local shopping The PPS includes a section on the Given that the policy is aspirational, facilities to meet the day to day ‘proving for local shopping and seeking to encourage new convenience needs of residents in south west other services’/ Para 2.55 notes retail development within development Chelsea and north west of Notting that “a network of local centres is schemes, it has only been used rarely in Hill, in the vicinity of Latimer Road essential to provide shopping to recent development control decisions. Station. meet peoples day to day needs,” and that the “mix of uses in local The 2005 Retail Needs Study has neither centres should be carefully indicated that there is a significant managed.” deficiency in convenience floorspace up to 2014, nor a particular deficiency in any Para 2.58 notes that “LPAs should given area. Therefore the Council would seek to protect existing facilities be unlikely to require the provision of which provide for people’s day-to- convenience shopping in any schemes. day needs.” If an applicant wished to provide a Para 2.15 notes that LPAs should significant amount of convenience retail adopt a positive and proactive floorspace in a proposal outside a approach to planning. This is designated centre the proposal would be reiterated throughout the guidance. subject to the ‘sequential test’, an impact assessment and an assessment of ‘need’, as set out within PPS1 and reiterated within the London Plan.

The extant planning permission within Lots Road Major Development Site, granted in 2004 includes the provision a local convenience store.

S26 - To seek the improvement of Para 1.5 - Objectives The London Plan does not This is an aspirational policy which the townscape and environment of The Government’s wider policy comment on design matters in the duplicates others within the Conservation the Borough’s shopping streets. objectives are relevant and include section on Town Centres. and Design Chapter of the UDP and the need to ‘promoting quality and therefore can be deleted. inclusive design, improve the quality of the public realm and open spaces, protect and enhance the quality of the public realm, and 40 protect and enhance the architectural and historic heritage of centres.

S27 - To ensure that any alterations The policy duplicates others within the to the external fabric of buildings Conservation and Design Chapter of the would be in keeping with the UDP and therefore can be deleted. character of the shopping centre or parade.

S29 - Normally to require the Policy 3C.24 - Freight Strategy This policy duplicates TR41 (which will provision of servicing facilities in notes the need to ensure be saved) and can be deleted. shopping developments. developments include appropriate servicing facilities, off-road, wherever practicable

S30 - To encourage the provision of Policy 4A.2 - Spatial policies for This policy has not been used in a storage space for recyclable/re- waste management development control decision since at usable materials in shopping Notes the need to require the least 2004. It duplicates part of policy centres provision of suitable waste and 4A.2 of the London Plan. recycling storage facilities in all new developments

CHAPTER 10 - HOTELS

Existing UDP Policies PPG London Plan Policies Proposed not to Save

T4 - Normally to permit proposals Encouraging the loss of bedrooms or bed which would involve a reduction of Policy 3D.6 - Visitors spaces does not support London Plan policy bedrooms or bedspaces in existing accommodation and facilities for the achievement of an additional 36,000 hotels. The Mayor will work to achieve 36,000 hotel bedrooms - and therefore will not be in additional hotel bedrooms by 2016. general conformity with the London Plan.

Permission to reduce bed spaces in favour of ancillary hotel facilities or to larger rooms would not be required.

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CHAPTER 11 – LEISURE AND RECREATION

Existing UDP Policies PPG/PPS London Plan Policies Proposed not to Save

LR5 - To encourage public access to Planning objectives The policy reads as a Council statement of all new sports and recreational Include promotion of social inclusion intent. This aim is intrinsic to development of facilities. and community cohesion. all new public sports and recreational facilities.

LR6 - To encourage the full and This is a management not a planning effective use of all existing sports and matter. The policy has been quoted three recreation provision, including the times since April 2004 by Development shared use of existing school facilities. Control Officer’s.

The policy is covered by policy 3D.5 in the London Plan. LR7 - The Council will adopt a PP G17, Para 20 – Planning for new Policy 3D.5 – Sports facilities The policy reiterates London Plan Policy sequential approach to health and open space and sports and In considering proposals for sports 3D.5. PPS6 states that a sequential test fitness developments which generate recreational facilities facilities, boroughs should ensure that: should be applied for all town centre uses high levels of trips. LPA’s should locate more intensive and that all options within a centre should be recreational uses in sites where they - a sequential approach is applied. thoroughly assessed before less central can contribute to town centre vitality sites are considered for development. Due and viability. to the residential nature of the borough, all proposals for fitness developments have to Para 21 – Mixed use sport, be assessed in terms of their impact upon recreational and leisure facilities the borough’s residential environment. Planning permission for such developments should only be granted where they are to be located in highly accessible locations in or adjacent to town centres or in district or neighbourhood centres.

LR9 - To seek the establishment of PPG9 - Nature Conservation Policy 3D.10 - Open space provision The policy reiterates the London Plan. In Green Chains linking open spaces. Para 25 - Local Plans in UDPs policy terms the establishment of Green Plans should be concerned not only UDP policies should: encourage chains is very hard to achieve. The Council with designated areas but also other functional and physical linkages within believes it is important to focus efforts into land of conservation value and the the network of open spaces and to the eth improvement of the quality and provision provision of new habitats. wider public realm, improve of open spaces over the improvement of accessibility for all throughout the linkages between them.

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LR10 - To encourage the wider use of PPG17, Para 18 – Enhancing Reads as a Council statement of intent. The private open space. existing open space and sport and policy has been quoted once by recreational facilities Development Control Officers since April LPA’s should seek opportunities to 2004. Any applications that would promote improve the value of existing the wider use of private open space would facilities where it is of poor quality be covered by Policy 3D.7 of the London or under-used. Usage might be Plan. improved by better management or by capital investment to secure improvements. LR11 - To encourage the temporary Reads as a Council statement of intent. use of suitable vacant sites for public Since April 2004, the policy has only been open space or playgrounds. quoted once by Development Control Officers. In addition, any applications for the temporary use of a site for an open space or playground would be covered by Policy 3D.7 of the London Plan.

LR19 - To protect the Thames Path PPG17, Para 31 – Sport and Policy 4C.17 - Increasing access Covered by policy CD7 within the and seek its improvement and recreation requiring natural features alongside and to the Blue Ribbon conservation and Design chapter: ‘To completion along the River frontage. and water Network ensure that the provision of a riverside walk LPAs should recognise the actual and The Mayor will, and boroughs should, within appropriate developments. potential recreational value of natural protect and improve existing access features. In considering planning points to, alongside and over the Blue Policy 4C.17 of the London Plan also applications for development near Ribbon Network. New sections to reiterates the importance of providing water, LPAs should ensure that access extend existing or create new walking access to riverfronts. for sport and recreation purposes is and cycling routes alongside the Blue not restricted and should, where Ribbon Network as well as new access Since April 2004, the policy has only been possible, be enhanced. The visual points should be provided as part of quoted once by Development Control amenity, heritage and nature development proposals for Opportunity Officers. conservation value of water resources Areas and Areas for Intensification, should be protected. especially in areas of deficiency.

43 LR23 - To encourage the PPG17, Para 31 – Sport and Policy 4C.30 - New canal and canal Re-iterates the London Plan and also reads enhancement of the Canal tow-path recreation requiring natural features restoration as a Council statement of intent. and the creation of new means of and water Relevant boroughs should seek access. LPAs should recognise the actual and opportunities for the creation of new potential recreational value of natural canals and the restoration of the features. In considering planning network, including former canal links applications for development near and basins, as part of major water, LPAs should ensure that access development proposals and for sport and recreation purposes is regeneration projects. not restricted and should, where possible, be enhanced. The visual amenity, heritage and nature conservation value of water resources should be protected.

LR25 - To adopt and encourage the PPG9 – Nature Conservation Policy 4C.3 - The nature value of the The policy is more of a management issue appropriate ecological management of Paras 24 & 25 – Local plans Blue Ribbon Network than a planning issue. Sites of Nature Conservation Local plans should identify areas of Boroughs should protect and enhance Importance and Green Corridors. nature conservation interest and the biodiversity of the Blue Ribbon In addition, the policy has not been quoted ensure protection and enhancement of Network. by Development Control Officer’s since April those interests based on adequate 2004. information. Policy 4C.4 - Natural landscape Boroughs should, recognise the Blue Ribbon Network as contributing to the open space network of London. Where appropriate natural landscapes should be protected and enhanced. As part of Open Space Strategies, boroughs should identify potential opportunities alongside waterways for the creation and enhancement of open spaces.

LR26 - To consider the effect on PPG9 – Nature Conservation 3D.12 - Biodiversity and nature The policy reiterates the London Plan and is nature conservation in dealing with any Paras 24 – Local plans conservation also covered by other policies within the proposals for development. Local plans should identify areas of The planning of new development and UDP (LR24 and LR8). nature conservation interest and regeneration should have regard to ensure protection and enhancement of nature conservation and biodiversity, those interests based on adequate and opportunities should be taken to information. achieve positive gains for conservation through the form and design of development. Where appropriate, measures may include creating, enhancing and managing wildlife habitat and natural landscape 44 LR 30 - To resist the loss of hall Policy 3A.15- Protecting and The London Plan states that an assessment premises providing leisure and enhancement of social infrastructure of the need for social infrastructure and recreation uses, meeting community and community facilities community facilities should be undertaken. needs, without adequate replacement. UDP policies should assess the need for social infrastructure and community Kensington and Chelsea has the highest facilities. The net loss of such facilities residential densities in the country. There is should be resisted. a need to protect all community facilities in the borough, as presently there is a deficit of suitable premises.

Policy SC2 seeks to resist the loss of accommodation for social and community use, therefore negating the need for this policy.

LR33 - The Council will adopt a The sequential approach to the Policy 3D.4 - Development and The policy reiterates Policy 3D.4 in the sequential approach to the location of location of new development as promotion of arts and culture London Plan and PPS6. high trip generating new arts, cultural outlined in PPG6 and PPS6 applies to In considering proposals for cultural and entertainment developments. leisure and entertainment uses. Issue facilities, UDP policies should ensure covered in more detail in the Shopping that: Policy Scoping report. - a sequential approach is applied (see Policy 3D.2); - LR37 - Where possible, to resist the Policy is covered by CD56: to resist the loss loss of artist’s studio space to other of and inappropriate alterations and uses. extensions to artists’ studios.

LR41 - To continue to provide play Read as a Council statement of intent. provision in the Council’s housing More related to the management of land estates and improve existing provision rather than a planning issue. wherever possible.

45 LR43 - To encourage wider access to, Para 18 – Enhancing existing open Policy 3D.4 - Development and The policy reiterates London Plan Policy and increased use of, existing leisure, space and sport and recreational promotion of arts and culture 3D.4. recreational, sports and arts, cultural facilities UDP policies should: ensure facilities and entertainment facilities for those LPAs should encourage accessibility of are accessible to all sections of the with special mobility needs. existing open spaces and sports and community, including disabled people. recreational facilities taking account of the mobility needs in the local population.

Para 20 – Planning for new open space and sports and recreational facilities In identifying where to locate new areas of open space, sports and recreational facilities, LPAs should ensure that facilities are accessible for people with disabilities.

CHAPTER 12 – ENVIRONMENT

Existing UDP Policies PPGs - Various London Plan Policies Proposed not to Save

PU5 – To encourage adequate No need for this policy. The needs of public provision of land and buildings suitable utilities will be considered in light of UDP for the needs of public utility agencies policies relevant to the particular site.

PU6 – To ensure that land released by No need for this policy. It goes without public utility agencies is used in saying that surplus land must be used in accordance with policies of the Plan accordance with the policies of the Plan. The needs of public utilities will be considered in light of UDP policies relevant to the particular site.

PU7 – To seek adequate provision for The specific needs of the emergency the needs of emergency services services do not need a policy by themselves and will be considered in accordance with the UDP policies applicable to the particular site.

46 PU8 - To advise agencies of the This is not a policy – rather a statement of appropriate siting of equipment for intent by the Council. We do not make public utilities. such statements for other forms of development. Some equipment for public utilities is not development, or is permitted development not requiring planning permission.

PU9 - To encourage liaison with and This is not a policy –rather a statement of between the statutory undertakers to intent by the Council. It is covered by ensure satisfactory standards of street consultation arrangements for planning works. applications.

PU10 – To encourage the use of PPS25 (Development and Flood Risk) Policy 4C.8 BR7 Sustainable Policy PU10 duplicates London Plan Policy sustainable urban drainage techniques Para 14-16 – Development plans Drainage 4C.8. PU10 states we will ‘encourage the in appropriate developments The Government expects LPAs to The policy states that Borough’s use‘ whilst London Plan states SUDS apply a risk-based approach to the should seek to ensure that surface ‘should be promoted’ so these are similarly preparation of development plans and water is managed on site wherever worded policies. PU10 has not been used their decisions on development control practicable, and that the use of in decision notices from 2004/5 to date and through a sequential test. LPA should sustainable urban drainage systems is not needed. give priority in allocating or permitting should be norm unless there are sites for development, in descending practical reasons for not doing so. order to the flood zones.

PPS25 Annex F Para F8, F14 – Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems The consideration of flood issues should not be confined to river and coastal flood plains. LPAs should work closely with the Environment Agency and developer to ensure that surface-water run-off to be controlled as near to the source as possible by the encouragement of sustainable drainage systems.

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