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Roecliffe and Westwick Parish Council ROECLIFFE AND WESTWICK PARISH COUNCIL Neighbourhood Development Plan 2019-2032 Basic Conditions Statement JANUARY 2020 ROECLIFFE AND WESTWICK NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN: BASIC CONDITIONS STATEMENT. 1. Legal Requirements 1.1 This Statement has been prepared by Roecliffe and Westwick Parish Council to accompany its submission to the Local Planning Authority, Harrogate Borough Council, of the Roecliffe and Westwick Neighbourhood Development Plan (“the Neighbourhood Plan”) under Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (“the Regulations”). 1.2 The Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared by Roecliffe and Westwick Parish Council, a qualifying body, for the Neighbourhood Area, covering Roecliffe and Westwick parish, as designated by Harrogate Borough Council on 4th September 2015. 1.3 The policies described in the Neighbourhood Plan relate to the development and use of land in the designated Neighbourhood Area only. The plan period of the Neighbourhood Plan extends until the end of 2032 and it does not contain policies relating to excluded development in accordance with the Regulations. 1.4 This Statement addresses each of the four ‘basic conditions’ required by the Regulations and explains how the Neighbourhood Plan meets the requirements of paragraph 8 of Schedule 4B to the 1990 Town & Country Planning Act. 1.5 The Regulations state that a Neighbourhood Plan will be considered to have met the basic conditions if: • Having regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State, it is appropriate to make the Neighbourhood Plan; • The making of the Neighbourhood Plan contributes to the achievement of sustainable development; • The making of the Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the area of the authority (or any part of that area); • The making of the Neighbourhood Plan does not breach, and is otherwise compatible with, EU obligations. 1 2. Introduction and Background 2.1 Roecliffe is a village and, with Westwick, forms a civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated near the A1 road motorway west of Boroughbridge. It is on the banks of the River Ure and the community is centred on the village green which doubles up as the school playing field. The village has a pub, The Crown Inn and a primary school. The village itself is surrounded by scenic views with St Mary's Church, Roecliffe as its main attraction in the heart of the village. The church is believed to be the only church in the country with an entirely vaulted roof. Close to Roecliffe village is the market town of Boroughbridge and separating the two communities is the important local employment area of Bar Lane industrial estate. The parish had a population in 2011 (Census) of 238 people. 2015 population estimates saw this increase to 250. 2.2 The neighbourhood planning process has developed a coherent vision for the future of the parish: “The distinctive and welcoming character and appearance of Roecliffe & Westwick shall be preserved and enhanced, with particular reference to the Conservation Area and the defined Development Limits by ensuring positive management of future developments and avoiding high density housing. A safer and more secure environment will be developed, particularly as regards highways, so that Roecliffe & Westwick continues to be a safe and peaceful rural community. Existing green space, footpaths and bridleways will be protected and preserved, to improve the quality of life for all people who live, may come to live and work in Roecliffe & Westwick; but also to enhance the visual appearance of the area and for the benefit of visitors. To continue building a stronger community spirit and greater cohesion, local residents will continue to be consulted and involved in delivery of all aspects of the Plan.” 2 2.3 In addition it has developed policies under the following key themes: A. Preservation and enhancement of the historic and built environment B. New housing development C. Village facilities and services D. Footpaths, cycleways and bridleways E. Green Space F. Local economy 2.4 After consultation with the community, a draft Neighbourhood Plan was produced and between April and June 2019 the Regulation 14 (pre-submission) consultation was undertaken. Responses from this consultation have been considered, and some changes made to the policies in the plan as a result. It is now ready to be submitted to Harrogate Borough Council, the Local Planning Authority. 3. Conformity with National Planning Policy 3.1 The Neighbourhood Plan (NDP) has been prepared with regard to national policies as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) of April 2012 (revised February 2019). It is also mindful of the National Planning Guidance (NPPG) published by the Government in April 2014 in respect of formulating Neighbourhood Practice Plans. 3.2 Set out in Table 1 below, is a brief summary of how each policy has regard to the NPPF. The particular paragraphs referred to in the table are those considered the most relevant to each policy but are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible relevant paragraphs. 3 Table 1: Roecliffe and Westwick NDP conformity with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) NDP Policy Policy wording NPPF paragraphs Conformity with NPPF A. Preservation and enhancement of the historic and built environment A1 Design and New development proposals should demonstrate that they preserve and 124 – 128, 130 Character/distinctiveness Development enhance the distinct rural feel of the village of Roecliffe and its is important in the local surrounding rural environment by: context and encourage • Respecting the local character, historic, archaeological and natural through the NPPF. assets of the surrounding area, in particular the Conservation Area, and Policy seeks to encourage taking every opportunity, through design and materials, to reinforce local appropriate and sensitive distinctiveness and a strong sense of place. development. • Ensuring that developments outside the Conservation Area do not adversely affect the setting and character of the Conservation Area. • Maintaining space and proportion of building plots, in keeping with the historic and present style of the village. • Ensuring that new structures do not dominate the village streetscape. • Incorporating landscaping to mitigate the impact of development. Planting programmes for new development should incorporate native arboreal species local to the area. • Prohibiting the removal of any trees that have a significant amenity value, without the support of an arboriculture report by a reputable company. • Using traditional bricks and pantiles as the dominant construction material for new buildings and boundary walls. • Maintaining the consistent two-storey eaves height found throughout the Conservation Area, with the exception of one storey out buildings. • New buildings should incorporate architectural detailing which represent the local vernacular and maintains local distinctiveness • Providing pitched roofs and windows that do not dominate the street scene. 4 NDP Policy Policy wording NPPF paragraphs Conformity with NPPF • Ensuring proposals for external lighting which require planning permission demonstrate how they respect local character, residential amenity and biodiversity. • Allowing for innovation in design where this is of high quality and in keeping with the locality. A2 Design of In addition to the requirements of Policy A1 the following shall apply to 124-128, 130 Character/distinctiveness extensions the design of extensions where planning permission is required: is important in the local • Extensions, including garages, should not cause the property to context and encourage dominate its neighbourhood and street scene, and space will be retained through the NPPF. between buildings and the street similar to the space between Policy seeks to encourage neighbouring properties. appropriate and sensitive • Extensions will be in materials to complement the existing or development. neighbouring houses. • Original character features should be retained and replicated in the extension. • Dormer windows shall be avoided on front elevations. They should be set back from the eaves, side/party walls and set down from ridgelines. • Door architraves, window styles and frames should closely reflect the style of the original building. A3 Community Planning applications for ten or more new dwellings should be 128 Early engagement with involvement accompanied by a Statement of Community Involvement. This statement developers is encouraged should include: to ensure conformity and • An explanation of how the community has been consulted about the excellence in development proposals; proposal. • A demonstration that a range of means has been used to engage with local people; • A record of the views expressed by local people; • An explanation of how the proposals have responded to local people’s views; 5 NDP Policy Policy wording NPPF paragraphs Conformity with NPPF • An explanation of how the proposal limits impact upon residential amenities. Any subsequent application will only be supported if it is clear the feedback from the community has been taken into account as far as practicable. A4 Key Views Development should consider the visual impact of proposals and ensure 124-125 Recognises the importance careful design to protect the following key views, and also identified on of local character
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