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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