Of the Economy and Investment Overview and Scrutiny Commission Will Be Held at 09:30 on Thursday, 13 December 2018 in Room 77

Please ask for: Antony Spouse Telephone: 01482 613712 Fax: 01482 614804 Email: [email protected] Text phone: 01482 300349 Date: Wednesday, 05 December 2018

Dear Councillor,

Economy and Investment Overview and Scrutiny Commission

The next meeting of the Economy and Investment Overview and Scrutiny Commission will be held at 09:30 on Thursday, 13 December 2018 in Room 77 .

The Agenda for the meeting is attached and reports are enclosed where relevant.

Please Note: It is likely that the public, (including the Press) will be excluded from the meeting during discussions of exempt items since they involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as describe in Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Yours faithfully,

Scrutiny Officer for the Chief Executive

Town Clerk Services, Hull City Council, The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AA www.hullcc.gov.uk Tel: 01482 300300 Page 1 of 116

Economy and Investment OSC

To: Membership: Councillors Abbott, Brabazon (DC), Burton, Chaytor, Dunstan, Gardiner, Herrera- Richmond (C), Langley, Robinson, Williams

Portfolio Holders: Councillor Brady, Leader of the Council Cllr Dave Craker, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Leisure and Tourism Councillor Hale, Portfolio Holder for Economic Investment, Regeneration and Planning, Land and Property

Officers: Mark Jones – Director of Regeneration Malcolm Relph – City Economy Manager Antony Spouse, Scrutiny Officer (x5)

For Information: Councillor Chaytor, Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Reference Library (Public Set)

Public Set: Reference Library

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Economy and Investment Overview and Scrutiny Commission

09:30 on Thursday, 13 December 2018

Room 77

A G E N D A PROCEDURAL ITEMS

1 Apologies To receive apologies for those Members who are unable to attend the meeting.

2 Declarations of Interest To remind Members of the need to record the existence and nature of any Personal and Discloseable Pecuniary interest in items on the agenda, in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct.

(Members Code of Conduct - Part D1 of the Constitution)

NON-EXEMPT ITEMS

3 Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 22 November 2018 5 - 20 To approve the minutes as a true record.

4 Hull Truck Theatre Update 21 - 28 To update the Commisison on the work of the Theatre and plans going forward.

5 Director of Regeneration Presentation 29 - 36 To enable the Director of Regneration to update the Commission on any strategy, performance or service delivery issues that fall within the remit of the Commision.

6 City Centre Update 37 - 116 To enable the Commisison to review city centre and Local Plan performance as well as receiving updates on the City Centre Design guide and city centre strategic sites.

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EXEMPT ITEMS

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Economy and Investment Overview and Scrutiny Commission

9:30 a.m. Thursday, 22 November, 2018, Room 77, The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU12AA

Present: Councillors: Abbott, Burton, Chaytor, Dad (substituting for Councillor Williams), Dunstan, Gardiner, Herrera-Richmond (Chair), Nicola (substituting for Councillor Brabazon), Robinson and Williams

In attendance:

Councillor Brady (Leader of the Council, Hull City Council) P. Holloway (Arts and Culture Manager, Hull City Council) J. Howard-Coombes (Co Chief Executive. Freedom Festival Arts Trust) M. Martin (Co Chief Executive. Freedom Festival Arts Trust) C. Howell (Provider Manager, Young People Skills and Employability Team, Hull City Council) R. Mendham (Director of Training, Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce) T. Chalmers (Executive Director Employment and Skills, Humber Enterprise Partnership) J. Blesic (City Human Resources Manager, Hull City Council) G. Taylor (City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager, Hull City Council) A. Yates (Assistant City Manager, Visitor Economy, Hull City Council) A. Spouse (Scrutiny Officer, Hull City Council)

Apologies: Councillors Brabazon, Langley and Williams

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Minute Number Action to be Taken by

24 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors Chaytor, Dunstan and Gardiner declared a personal interest in agenda item 11 (minute 33) in so far as they sat on the Council’s Planning Committee.

25 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 12 (a) Scrutiny Officer - AS OCTOBER, 2018

The Scrutiny Officer submitted the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 12 October, 2018, for approval.

Recommendations: Reasons for Recommendations:

Agreed:

a) That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 12 a) N/A October, 2018, are agreed, and having been printed and circulated be taken as read and correctly recorded.

b) The Commission are provided with an update on the Yorkshire Energy Park development at the earliest opportunity.

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26 PORTFOLIO HOLDER PRIORITIES – LEADER OF THE (a) Councillor Brady (b) M. Jones / M. Relph (c) COUNCIL Scrutiny Officer - AS

Councillor Brady, the Leader of the Council attended for this item and introduced the paper. He explained that:

i. The employment figures for the City continued to be positive. Employment was up 14% since the launch of the City Plan. More work was needed to encourage salary growth and raising skill levels would be a key factor.

ii. There would be more information to come following the government’s review of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP). There was support on both banks of the river to retain the current Humber LEP footprint. The Leader believed maintaining the current arrangements made economic sense for the region. The Council continued to support the Humber LEP.

iii. Talks regarding Yorkshire Devolution were ongoing. Representatives from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council were due to meet with the Northern Powerhouse minister next week. The Leader felt progress was being made. Yorkshire was an incredibly strong brand. A deal would bring huge benefits to the region. Eighteen out of the twenty local authorities were united behind the deal.

iv. The Humber LEP continued to develop an Industrial Strategy for the region and the council continued to feed into that process.

v. The City Plan and City Leadership Board membership were both being refreshed with a view to ensuring the City was well placed to face future challenges.

vi. A breakfast event to launch the City Centre Design Guide had attracted a host of potential investors and the Council had received lots of positive feedback from the attendees. vii. Work on the Castle Street footbridge had now started. viii. The Council continued to work with the Environment Agency on flood prevention works.

ix. The results of the recent peer review were welcome and had highlighted the Council’s commitment to pursuing fair growth, partnership working and tackling deprivation.

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x. 162 new homes had been built in east Hull through a public/private partnership which had provided a real boost to the area. Builders had also highlighted the skills shortage in the City which showed there were career opportunities for young people in the City.

xi. The city’s population has risen by 3.5% overall but the Leader was still surprised by the number of people leaving the City. The possible impact of Brexit on the local economy remained a concern.

The Commission discussed:

i. The need to get more people into long term sustainable jobs. The Leader agreed and highlighted the need to promote skills training to young people. There were skill shortages in key trades which provided huge opportunities for young people. Going into work early was a viable option. The University Technical College was another positive development in regard to skills training.

ii. Whether the Humber LEP Board was likely to be refreshed. The Leader explained that the Government’s review had highlighted equality issues and ensuring both sexes were well represented on LEP boards. The Government had also announced that LEP chairs would need Government approval before taking up their post in future.

iii. Whether ‘One Yorkshire’ would ever get off the blocks. The Leader believed the Government had concerns about the size of the Yorkshire deal and the power a devolved Yorkshire could yield. He felt a federal model, similar to Germany, was the way forward.

iv. Economic growth and the challenge in ensuring people living inside the City boundary benefitted as much from the uplift as people living in the East Riding. The Leader explained that he thought the skills agenda was vital. The local authority boundary would always be a factor. Some people moved outside of the City when they started to earn more money but they tended not to move too far way. The objective was to increase the spending power of families living in the City. The Council was performing extremely well in regard to housebuilding and the Council hoped the Government would continue to offer support on the back of that performance.

v. Long term concerns around migration and whether the employment data could be broken down by postcode and other demographics in order to determine if the City’s residents were benefiting from the recent economic growth. The Leader drew Members attention to paragraph 7.2 of the paper which confirmed 14,200 more residents were in work than were in work five years ago. We needed to make sure children were equipped with the right skills. The new Siemens factory in Goole was another good news story for the area.

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vi. Whether the number of available school places was a concern going forward. The Commission discussed how the demand for school places had fluctuated over recent years and whether Brexit might lessen the demand for school places in the longer term.

Recommendations: Reasons for Recommendations:

Agreed:

a) That the Leader is thanked for attending the Commission a) N/A and updating the Commission on his priorities for the year ahead.

b) That officers are asked to review the employment data b) As per the minute circulated after the October meeting with a view to determining if it included the demographic and postcode data referenced at today’s meeting.

c) That if Members have any further questions they are forwarded to the Leader off agenda. c) N/A

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27 FREEDOM FESTIVAL ARTS TRUST PRESENTATION (a -c) J. Howard-Coombes / M. Martins (c) P. Holloway

J. Howard-Coombes, Executive Director and Joint Chief Executive, Freedom Festival Arts Trust, M. Martin, Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive, Freedom Festival Arts Trust, and P. Holloway, Arts and Culture Manager, Hull City Council, attended for this item. The Art and Culture Manager introduced the item and outlined the origins of the festival and the Freedom Festival Trust.

The Joint Chief Executives introduced themselves and explained that:

i. Extraordinary work was at the heart of what the Trust did with a view to voicing the City’s unique identity.

ii. The Trust was an independent charity that worked year round to attract funding.

iii. The Trust worked in partnership with other organisations to commission new works.

iv. The offer had to be unique. Freedom and human rights were the key strands in providing a distinctive voice and enabling a global conversation. The festival brought people together attracting an audience of 130,000. It was about getting people to converse and look to their communities.

v. The Trust’s approach included nurturing talent; developing ideas; creating and presenting art; audience engagement and participation.

vi. The FEASTtival Project was a good example of the work the Trust delivered and saw the Trust work in conjunction with partners to deliver a large scale community feast at the festival. vii. Partnership work was essential as the Trust only had a small team consisting of two full time and two part time members of staff. viii. It was not just about art connections, for example they had also made connections to the Science Festival.

ix. In terms of the funding model they were trying to be as clever as possible in order to draw in additional funding.

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x. The Trust was able to demonstrate its impact over six different areas; Hearts and Minds with over 650,000 visitors; World Class which included developing a global reputation; Freedom which had seen the festival create a distinctive voice; Talent Development which included a 100 new commissions, mentoring over 400 artists and 87 technicians; Economic impact which included bringing in an additional £21m spend to the local economy; Participation, with over 10,000 active participants.

The Commission discussed:

i. The Trust’s commitment to community engagement and how they ensured the programme engaged Hull residents and whether they were looking to use venues outside of the city centre. The Executive Director outlined the comprehensive engagement undertaken by the Trust and while there were budget and time limitations, it was an ambitious programme. The Artistic Director explained that there were no plans to use venues outside of the city centre but they were working with partners and city centre venues to ensure the Freedom Festival was part of wider co-ordinated offer. A full copy of the evaluation report could be circulated to Members for information.

ii. The Trust’s relationship with Absolutely Cultured. The Artistic Director advised the Commission it was still early days but the relationship was developing. The Trust worked with a host of different partners across the City.

iii. The possibility of increasing commercial income and whether there were untapped broadcasting and advertising opportunities. The Artistic Director confirmed that the Trust was exploring potential opportunities and in talks with various organisations, including the BBC, but there was always a balance to be struck.

Recommendations: Reasons for Recommendations:

Agreed:

a) That the Joint Chief Executive Officers are thanked for a) N/A attending the Commission and updating Members on the work of the Freedom Festival Trust.

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b) As per the minute b) That the full Freedom Festival Evaluation Report is circulated to Members off agenda, to further develop the Commission's understanding of the Trust’s work.

c) That the Trust is invited back to a future meeting in order to update Members on the key themes discussed at today’s meeting plus any new developments.

28 APPRENTICESHIP UPDATE (a) M. Jones / LEP / Chamber (b -d) S. Gamble / C. Howell

C. Howell, Provider Manager, Young People Skills and Employability Team, Hull City Council, R. Mendham, Director of Training, Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, and T. Chalmers, Executive Director, Employment and Skills, Humber Enterprise Partnership (LEP), attended for this item.

The Commission discussed:

i. The reluctance on the part of some employers to utilise the apprenticeship levy. The Executive Director, Employment and Skills, Humber Enterprise Partnership explained that the LEP ran something called the Talent Forum which was made up of HR Directors from across all sectors. She estimated only 50% of the employers represented at the meeting were fully utilising the apprenticeship levy. The main reasons cited for not deploying the levy were the number of available opportunities within individual organisations and the requirement for 20% off the job training.

ii. If the apprenticeship data could be broken down by gender and job type. The Provider Manager explained that the data was sourced from central government. He did not think the information could be broken down by job type but there was a possibility it could be broken down by gender.

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iii. The data for Doncaster and what they appeared to be doing right in regard to the number of school leavers entering apprenticeships. The Provider Manager explained that while the headline data looked good on paper there were different levels of apprenticeship and if the majority of the school leavers were entering low level apprenticeships the data might not be as positive as it first appeared. He would follow the query up with Doncaster to see if there were any lessons to be learnt. The Executive Director, Employment and Skills, Humber Enterprise Partnership explained that the LEP did a lot of work in schools to encourage young people to consider apprenticeships as part of their post 16 education. Further to that, 25 schools already held the Humber LEPs ‘Quality in Careers’ standard and a further 25 schools were undertaking the accreditation process.

iv. What we did to assess the quality of apprenticeship schemes and whether analysis was undertaken to ensure apprenticeship provision was aligned to the local economy. The Director of Training, Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce informed the Commission that Ofsted oversaw the apprenticeship framework.

v. Whether the Council carried out benchmarking against other local authorities. The Provider Manger explained that while the Council did not formally benchmark against other local authorities they did analyse the available data with a view to determining how we were performing and whether there were lessons to be learnt. The Commission discussed potential opportunities to work more closely with other local authorities. The Executive Director, Employment and Skills, Humber Enterprise Partnership confirmed that the Humber LEP worked closely with other LEPs on the apprenticeship agenda, supporting providers and employers alike. That work included the upcoming launch of an employer toolkit which aimed to help employers maximise the levy.

vi. The fact the unused levy went back to the Treasury and we needed to do everything possible to keep the money in this region. How only 107 employers based in Hull were mandated to pay the levy. The fact that there was no requirement on employers with headquarters outside of the City to spend it on staff based in the City. vii. The introduction of the ‘Institute of Apprenticeships’ and whether they were having a positive impact on the apprenticeship landscape at local and national level. The Executive Director, Employment and Skills, Humber Enterprise Partnership suggested it was still early days and they had perhaps been a little over ambitious at the start. They had been supportive towards the LEP. The Director of Training, Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce felt they were starting to communicate more effectively with organisations in the region.

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viii. Changes to the apprenticeship bandings which had seen the money available to deliver certain courses reduce and whether it was having an impact at local level. The Executive Director, Employment and Skills, Humber Enterprise Partnership confirmed that funding for certain courses had been reduced which was bound to have an impact. It was a difficult message for training providers and employers to absorb. The Director of Training, Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce suggested many providers were quite sceptical at the moment. They were claiming certain courses were no longer viable and had stepped back.

ix. How at the moment there was no apprenticeship standard in the caravan industry. The Executive Director, Employment and Skills, Humber Enterprise Partnership explained that it was an ongoing situation and the first standards were now being delivered. The Provider Manager explained that the process was employer led and you needed a minimum of 10 employers to establish a standard. The process was not always straightforward as the employers were often in competition with each other. Employers continued to train staff.

x. If older people tended to pursue different types of apprenticeship; how the apprenticeship levy was encouraging employers to upskill existing staff if they were not taking on new staff; the need to ensure as much of the levy as possible was spent on apprenticeships in the City; what the Council, Humber LEP and Chamber could do to support local employers and encourage them to utilise the levy.

Recommendations: Reasons for Recommendations:

Agreed:

a) The Commission recommends that Hull City Council, the a) As per the minute Humber Local Enterprise Partnership and the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce work together to encourage local employers to fully utilise the apprenticeship levy with a view to keeping vital funding in the region and providing training opportunities for as many local people as possible.

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b) Officers are asked to investigate if the apprenticeship b) As per the minute data for Hull can be broken down by job type and gender in order to provide a more detailed picture.

c) Officers are also asked to explore why on paper, c) As per the minute Doncaster appears to be doing so well in regard to apprenticeship starts for school leavers, and whether there is anything we can learn from their approach.

d) The Commission recommends that the Council looks to d) As per the minute see if it can work more closely with other local authorities with a view to sharing good practice and improving apprenticeship opportunities for residents.

29 HCC APPRENTICESHIP LEVY (a -b) J. Blesic / S. Sloane

J. Blesic, City Human Resources Manager attended for this item and introduced the paper.

The Commission discussed:

i. If the Council apprenticeship figures could be broken down by postcode. The City Human Resources Manager confirmed that apprenticeships were allocated according to workforce need and not where staff lived.

ii. The Council’s role as a corporate parent and if there were apprenticeship packages in place for looked after children and care leavers. The City Human Resources Manager confirmed that packages were in place for care leavers. The biggest challenge was ensuring care leavers had GCSE maths and English as well as being apprenticeship ready.

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iii. The Council’s performance in regard to the levy. The City Human Resources Manager informed the Commission that nationally only 14% of the levy was currently being utilised by employers. The Council was utilising 77% of the levy. The Council’s performance had not gone unnoticed and officers had been asked to attend a parliamentary select committee to outline why we were performing so well. Key reasons included how quickly the Council had responded to the introduction of the levy, and the desire to retain the money so we could invest in the workforce.

iv. The Council’s next steps. The City Human Resources Manager advised the Commission that all the learning would be fed into the Annual Learning Plan which would continue to look at how we could maximise the levy going forward.

v. The problems the Council had encountered in trying to recruit ‘occupational therapists’ and where apprenticeship standards fitted into the recruitment process. The Commission discussed the importance of developing standards and receiving a progress update to a future meeting.

Recommendations: Reasons for Recommendations:

Agreed:

a) The Commission welcomed the update and the a) N/A exemplary performance of the Council in regard to utilising the apprenticeship levy and supporting staff.

b) The Commission receive a further update in 12 months in order to determine if the Council has managed to further b) As per the minute improve performance and develop the key apprenticeship standards referenced at the meeting.

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30 VISIT HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE (VHEY) – VISITOR VALUE AND VOLUME DATA

The Commission agreed to consider the latest tourism data in conjunction with agenda item 9, the Visit Hull and East Yorkshire Tourism Strategy 2019-2024.

Recommendations: Reasons for Recommendations:

Agreed:

a) The Commission welcomed the latest tourism data for the a) N/A City.

31 VISIT HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE (VHEY) TOURISM STRATEGY 2019-2024

G. Taylor, City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager, Hull City Council, and A. Yates, Assistant City Manager, Visitor Economy, Hull City Council attended for this item and introduced the report.

The Commission discussed:

i. The positive direction of travel demonstrated in the latest data while acknowledging there was always room for improvement; ongoing work with partners and improving co-ordination; continuing to utilise the City of Culture brand and legacy; the value in developing new offers in order to attract more visitors into the City.

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ii. Where Hull fitted in regard to VHEY and the relationship with East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The Assistant City Manager Visitor Economy explained that VHEY enabled an approach that helped to broaden Hull’s reach and deliver added value. VHEY was overseen by an advisory group which included local authority and business representatives. Re-occurring themes included the difficulties in attracting apprentices into the sector and identifying opportunities for cross promotion.

iii. Advertising, promotions, timings and targeting. The Assistant City Manager Visitor Economy advised the Commission that VHEY was always planning 12 months ahead.

iv. How we could build on City of Culture and the Freedom Festival. The Assistant City Manager Visitor Economy advised the Commission that the ultimate aim was to develop a seven day a week, 12 month a year tourist economy. Forward planning and effective partnership work was key. VHEY worked closely with the Council’s ‘Events Team’ and key venues around the City.

v. Whether there was scope to develop an approach similar to ‘One Liverpool’ which would place more focus on the City as a visitor destination. The City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager confirmed that was the aim with ‘Visit Hull’ sitting under the VHEY and ‘Invest in Hull’ banner.

Recommendations: Reasons for Recommendations:

Agreed:

a) The Commission supports the Draft Visit Hull and East a) As per the minute Yorkshire Tourism Strategy 2019-2024, with a view to further developing Hull as a visitor destination and growing the local economy.

b) Plans to develop the Visit Hull offer going forward are brought back to the Commission at an early stage so b) As per the minute Members can feed into its development.

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32 CITY CENTRE KEY SITES DESIGN GUIDE – SUPPLEMENTARY (a) A. Codd / G. Taylor PLANNING DOCUMENT

G. Taylor, City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager, Hull City Council attended for this item and introduced the paper.

The Commission discussed:

i. The suggestion that Whitefriargate should have its own ‘Hollywood Stars Strip’ showcasing famous people from Hull with a view to attracting more visitors to the area.

ii. Bringing the Design Guide back to the Commission once the consultation process has been completed, should any amendments be proposed.

iii. The desire to attract more families to live in the city centre and the need to provide appropriate facilities such as children play areas.

iv. Potentially using pictures of how individual streets used to look, to provide a contrast to its modern day equivalent, in an effort to draw more visitors into the city centre.

Recommendations: Reasons for Recommendations:

Agreed:

a) The Commission notes the latest position and asks that a) N/A any proposals to amend the City Centre Key Sites Design Guide (following consultation), are brought back to the Commission for consideration, before they go to Cabinet.

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33 ALBION STREET UPDATE (a) Cabinet G. Taylor, City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager, Hull City Council attended for this item and introduced the report.

The Commission discussed:

i. If the project was still retail based. The City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager confirmed that the site was allocated for retail within the Local Plan and that designation had helped the Council oppose an application for the retail development on Kingswood.

ii. The current retail environment and its long term future. City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager advised the Commission that retail was no longer being seen as a standalone investment opportunity. Lots of retail properties were owned by banks and pension funds. The cost of imported goods had also gone up which was putting additional pressure on the retail sector. Business rates were another concern. Despite the negatives stories there were also positives stories, with retailers such as Primark and Sports Direct operating very effective retail models. A huge rebalancing exercise was taking place in the high street. There would be more opportunities for independents. Department stores were reinvesting in their stores and bringing back bars and restaurants with a view to providing an all-around offer. People still wanted a shopping experience, but a different shopping experience.

iii. Why the gas refrigerant unit had to be replaced at the Ice Arena at a cost of £250k. City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager explained that the gas would no longer be produced under EU law from 2020. A Member asked if the ban would still apply following Brexit. The City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager explained that the gas was only produced in continental Europe. A Member queried if the replacement system would definitely cost £250k. The City Major Projects and Infrastructure Manager advised the Commission that they would try to procure a new system for the lowest price possible.

Recommendations: Reasons for Recommendations: Agreed:

a) The Commission supports the officer recommendations a) N/A and the proposal to move to an alternative ‘public/private delivery model’ for Albion Square, with a view to developing a more flexible and dynamic approach.

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Page 20 of 116 Mark Babych, Artistic Director & CEO Ruth Puckering, Interim Executive Director

Page 21 of 116 VISION: A pioneering theatre with a unique Northern Voice, locally rooted, global in outlook , inspiring artists, audiences and communities to reach their greatest potential.

Page 22 of 116 Strategic Priorities

High quality producing theatre, Made In Hull Working in partnership to deliver Hull’s cultural strategy Widening access and depth of engagement to audiences and participants Developing Hull’s artistic talent and new writing Contributing to the health and wellbeing of Hull’s communities

Page 23 of 116 Audiences – increasing access Last year… 88,376 people to the arts experienced our work in Hull. • Presenting stories relevant to a 20,669 more people modern Britain that resonate in saw our work around Hull the country.

• Building relationships with local communities through our engagement programme, Community Dialogues 5,000 people took part in Community • Commitment to accessibility Dialogues.

Page 24 of 116 Participants – everyone should have the opportunity to take part • Youth Theatre, ages 7-25 • Schools partnerships • RSC Associate Schools

• Act III over 55s theatre makers Last year… • DramaJam (Orchard Park & 2,610 people participated in Thornton Estate) workshops, events and groups. • Learning disability groups

Page 25 of 116 Local artists – growing people and ideas • Grow Artist Development • Associate and Supported Artists • Be Our Guest residencies • Artist exchange with British Council and Sierra Leone • Career development

Page 26 of 116 Charity Financial Model

Earned Income 56% Core Funding 44% Hull City Council Commercial 13% Arts Council England

Box Office 35%

Grants, Trust and Foundations 8%

Page 27 of 116 The Future Widen access and welcome new audiences and participants, especially from areas of least engagement. Commission new work that speaks to and of Hull on a local, national and international level. Support local artists to grow & thrive. Celebrate key milestones: 2019 - 10 years on Ferensway 2021 - 50 years of Hull Truck Theatre

Page 28 of 116 MARK JONES

DIRECTOR OF REGENERATION

Economy & Investment OSMC 13th December 2018

Page 29 of 116 Employment Job Figures

• 125k employee jobs in Hull in 2017 • 84k are full time (67%) and 41k are part time (33%) • Compared to 2016, an increase of 5k jobs, & growth of 4.2% on 2016, compared to 1.6% regionally and 1.3% nationally.

Page 30 of 116 Growth Job Sectors

Comparing the number of jobs in Hull in 2017 to 2016, Hull’s growth sectors were: • Manufacture of machinery and equipment (+ 1,000 jobs) • Manufacture of wood and wood products (+ 950 jobs) • Activities of head offices and management consultancy activities (+ 500 jobs) • Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (+ 300 jobs) • Manufacture of rubber and plastic products (+ 250 jobs) • Warehousing and support activities for transportation (+ 250 jobs)

Page 31 of 116 LEP Review / Devolution

• Devolution Plans for Greater Prosperity Fund from Government still awaited • ONE Yorkshire – Government have received the economic case and discussions are ongoing on long term plans for region • West Yorkshire & North Yorkshire are combining to form one LEP in response to the LEP review (July 2018), removing overlaps. • Humber – ongoing issue to resolve overlapping geography. Humber LEP Board agreed Humber only geography at its September meeting.

Page 32 of 116 Humber Local Industrial Strategy • Strategic focus has been on: – Clean Energy – Engineering and assembly – Energy-intensive and continuous process – Enabling Services • Context: LEP Review, devolution (MCA’s first wave) UK withdrawal from EU • Key requirement will be the local evidence base – open to challenge (HMT) • Timetable: – Spring –Economic Analysis / Evidence Review – Summer – Consultation / External Challenge – Autumn – Approval

Page 33 of 116 Invest in Hull

www.investhull.co.uk Pro-active Approach

Page 34 of 116 Yorkshire Energy Park

• Former aerodrome site on the outskirts of Hull, within the Parish of Preston, to the west of Hedon and close to the Parishes of Paull and Thorngumbald • Only site on the north bank of the Humber where National Grid connection exists with sufficient capacity for import/export of energy and where there is a piped natural gas fuel supply already on site. • Potential to create approximately 4480 gross jobs. • Leading energy supplier E.ON, Asanti Datacentres, L&G Investment Management, SSE Utilities, BYD, Dell, WMG and local education provider Hull College in support of project • Planning permission ERYC

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Briefing Paper to the Economy and Invest ment Overview Wards : All and Scrutiny Commission

13 December 2018

City Centre Key Sites Updates

Briefing Paper of the of Corporate Director for Regeneration

1. Purpose of the Paper and Summary

1.1 This Briefing Note covers three updates requested by the Economy and Investment Overview and Scrutiny Commission :-

(a) City Centre and Local Plan Performance 12 month update; (b) City Centre Key Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Consultation; and (c) Strategic Sites Development Update.

1.2 The City Centre and Local Plan Performance Update is monitored and reported through an Annual Monitoring Report, which is appended to this Note. This shows performance against key Local Plan policies.

1.3 The City Centre Key Design Guide SPD consultation ended on the 30 November 2018. A verbal report will be provided on the key issues arising from that consultation.

1.4 The Strategic Sites Development Update shows progress on the key city centre development sites identified within the Local Plan in terms of planning permissions granted or applications submitted.

2. Background

City Centre and Local Plan Performance 12 month update

2.1 The current local plan was adopted in November 2017. This includes planning policies related to key topics which guide development within the city. Implementation of key policies is monitored through an Annual Monitoring Report which is submitted to Planning Committee each year prior Author: Status: Date: 05/12/2018 Page 1 of 4 Page 37 of 116

to publication on the Council’s website. Annual monitoring and review of the policies will allow the Plan to be kept under review leading up to a statutory five year review. This ensures that the plan remains up to date.

2.2 The next Annual Monitoring Report has been prepared and is due to be submitted to the 18 th December 2018 Planning Committee. A copy of the AMR is attached at Appendix 1.

City Centre Key Design Guide SPD consultation

2.3 A city centre key sites design guide supplementary planning document (SPD) is currently being prepared. The SPD expands and explains the rationale for key city centre development sites identified in the Local Plan.

2.4 The following consultation measures have been carried out:-

• letters and email targeting statutory consultees, land owners, developers and their agents, requesting comments by the 30 November 2018; • a week long exhibition beginning Tuesday 16 October to Saturday 20 October (including Thursday evening) open during normal shopping hours in the local indoor market place, located in the city centre; • local press releases; • use of a bus in marketing the sites in connection with the parking strategy promotion, over 2 days, and in reaching local communities outside of the city centre; • the publication of material on the Council’s web site; and • Press Notice placed in Hull Daily Mail prior to the exhibition event.

2.4 A Briefing Note was submitted to the Economy and Investment Scrutiny Commission on 22 November which outlined the rationale for the SPD and consultation responses up to that date.

2.5 Further representations have been received since then up to the final date for comments which was 30 November 2018.

Strategic Sites Development Update

2.6 In July 2017 a report was submitted to Planning Committee which updated on progress of the key city centre development sites identified within the Local Plan. The report showed what planning permissions were in place and identified funding opportunities and constraints to development. The report was called in to Cabinet in January 2018 and was considered by Economy and Investment Overview and Scrutiny Commission on 11 January 2018 where Members requested a 12 month update to show what progress had been made.

2.7 This Briefing Note provides an update on planning permissions granted/submitted/approved and progress since that time.

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3. Issues for Consideration

3.1 A copy of the Annual Monitoring Report to be submitted to Planning Committee on 18 December 2018 is attached at Appendix 1. The report identifies how policies in the plan are being applied through planning permissions and to what extent they are contributing to economic development and city centre regeneration, as well as other considerations.

3.2 Some key points to note which have been identified over the reporting period:-

• 4.45 ha of land on allocated sites or other sites since identified within designated employment areas has been developed for general employment ‘B’ class uses to provide 13,283 sqm of floor space.

• At the beginning of April 2018 planning permission was in place with the potential for 22,566 sqm of floorspace to be developed on 5.89 ha of allocated or newly identified land.

• The City’s identified housing requirement of 620 new homes per annum has been surpassed for the second year running. Residential development is recognised in the plan as a valued part of the city centre and sites are allocated for both pure residential use and mixed uses. 100 new homes are under construction at Blanket Row. The new footbridge over the A63 will link new residents in the Fruit Market area with the rest of the city centre.

• Within the city centre key sites are identified to provide over 11 hectares of land for a mix of retail, leisure and residential units (progress on individual sites is reported at Appendix 2).

• 28,000 sqm of comparison retailing is anticipated over the plan period to the year 2032, for the whole of the city. Albion Square and Myton Street are the focus sites.

• Food and drink operations are expected to increase over the plan period by up to 9,500 sqm for the city as a whole. There is significant interest from operators to locate in the city centre notably within the Fruit Market area. Hotel operations have remained in strong demand in the city centre.

3.3 The final date for consultations on the City Centre Key Design Guide SPD was 30 November 2018 and additional representations have been received. These will be reported verbally to Members together with any proposed amendments.

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3.4 The Strategic Sites update table is attached at Appendix 2. Many of those sites are in prominent locations and contain either vacant/derelict buildings or cleared sites.

3.5 Significant investment has been made in the city centre to improve the public realm and provide new and improved visitor attractions. There are more visitors to the city and it is important that key sites can be brought forward for redevelopment to ensure that the improvements are continued.

3.6 Since the last report was prepared in July 2017 significant progress has been made on:-

• Albion Square – site acquisition and planning application submitted. • Blackfriargate – temporary car park use approved with new application for redevelopment expected soon. • Osborne Street/Myton Street – completion of the Venue

4. Next steps

4.1 Further update will be submitted in 12 months.

Alex Codd, city Planning Manager, on behalf of Corporate Director for Regeneration

Contact Officer : Alex Codd Telephone No. : Ext 2387

Officer Interests: None

Background Documents: - 1. Report to Cabinet 22 January 2018. “City Centre Strategic Sites Review” 2. Briefing Note to Economy and Investment Overview and Scrutiny Commission 22 November 2018 “City Centre Key sites design guide - Supplementary Planning Document”

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APPENDIX A

AUTHORITY MONITORING REPORTS LOCAL PLAN AND PLANNING POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

April 1 st 2017 to March 31 st 2018

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

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1. Introduction

2. Local Plan Progress

3. Cooperation with Local Authorities

4. Economic Growth

5. Housing

6. City Centre and District, Local shops and Neighbourhood Centres

7. Education, Health and community facilities

8. Design and Heritage

9. Transport

10. Water Management

11. Open space and Natural Environment

12. Environmental Quality

13. Infrastructure and Delivery

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The National Planning Policy Framework requires the Council to set out strategic priorities for the area through its Local Plan. Monitoring is therefore being developed to reflect the strategic priorities currently identified through the Hull Local Plan 2016-2032 (formally adopted November, 2017). This is to review progress regards the implementation of policies set down in the aforementioned Local Plan. This report reflects the new policies developed and this will continue to be updated through an annual report.

1.2 It is a requirement on all Council’s to publish, at least annually, progress on the Local Plan and details of co-operation with neighbouring authorities and prescribed bodies in developing those plans, together with some specific details of housing supply and demand and details of community infrastructure delivery once it is in place. Those details will still be reported through this document.

1.3 In order to review the Local Plan and its implementation it is necessary to view it within the context of the City as a whole. It should be noted that the overall population of the city has changed from a declining population to one of growth as illustrated by the table below.

Table 1: Population figures for the last 10 years

Year Mid Population Mid 2002 249463 Mid 2003 250604 Mid 2004 253049 Mid 2005 255159 Mid 2006 255497 Mid 2007 255761 Mid 2008 256746 Mid 2009 256079 Mid 2010 256174 Mid 2011 256123 Mid 2012 257012 Mid 2013 257188 Mid 2014 257414 Mid 2015 258587 Mid 2016 260035 Mid 2017 260673

ONS Mid Year Population Source: Estimates

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2. LOCAL PLAN PROGRESS

2.1 The programme for reviewing the Local Plan and supporting planning documents is set out in the Local Development Scheme (LDS) which is published on Hull City Council’s website. The Local Development Scheme is led by preparation of the new Hull Local Plan which acts as the delivery tool for key aspects of the Council’s City Plan. The Local Plan is supported by additional studies which have been commissioned to support its development. Alongside the Hull Local Plan are site specific or thematic development plan documents (DPD’s), a Statement of Community Involvement, Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD’s) and Area Acton Plans. Progress is reported in the table below.

Table 3: LDS

Document Consultationofon SA scope Issues Preferred Options Publication Submission of Secretary to State Examination Progress And Options Adoption Community December July 2017 January Infrastructure 2016 2018 Levy Local Plan December June Novembe 2016 2017 r 2017 Supplementa (see ry Planning See Table 4 for details Table Documents 2.1 (SPD) below) Joint 20 2008 Aut Winte Spring Summer Autumn On Waste 08 And 201 r 2018 2018 /Winter Target Plan 2012 7 2017 2018 And /2018 Evide nce Base d Repo rt Autu mn

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2014

Joint Co Com Wint Late Early Early Late On Minerals mp p er 2016 2017 2017 2017 Target Plan 2008 201 3/ 201 4 & May / Jun e 201 6

Table 4: SPD Timeline SPD SPD Title Cabinet Draft Consultation Adoption Number Endorsement Consultation on final version SPD 1 Housing 22.01.2018 13.04.2018 03.12.2018 To Extension follow Design SPD 2 Heritage and 19.02.2018 13.04.2018 03.12.2018 To Archaeology follow SPD 3 Environmental 26.11.2018 To follow To follow To Quality follow SPD 4 SUDS(Sustaina On hold ble Drainage System) SPD 5 Parking Strategy 23.07.2018 30.11.2018 To follow To follow SPD 7 Housing Design Due March, 2019 SPD 8 Advertisement 19.02.2018 11.06.2018 03.12.2018 To Design follow Guidance SPD 9 Vitality and 23.04.2018 11.06.2018 03.12.2018 To Viability of follow Centres SPD 10 Trees 23.10.2018 17.09.2018 03.12.2018 To

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(Protection and follow Use in Development) SPD 11 Protecting Open 25.06.2018 20.08.2018 03.12.2018 To Space follow SPD 12 Ecology and 23.04.2018 11.06.2018 03.12.2018 To Biodiversity follow SPD 13 City Centre 23.07.2018 30.11.2018 To follow To Design follow Guidance SPD14 Health On hold SPD 15 Affordable Due Housing December, 2018

3. DUTY TO COOPERATE

3.1 A Duty to Co-operate Statement has been published and is referenced within the adopted Local Plan. This outlines how the City Council is co-operating with relevant local authorities and prescribed bodies.

3.2 Regular meetings are held with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council who attended the hearing sessions for the Hull Local Plan to support the council.

3.3 The Hull Living with Water Partnership covers Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire and both authorities are working together to meet the respective plans housing requirements and are reviewing our approach to take account of new housing projections.

3.4 The Council also works in partnership with the North Yorkshire district authorities, North Yorkshire County and East Riding of Yorkshire Council through the Directors of Development and Heads of Planning Group.

3.5 A significant amount of work also occurs across the 4 Humber Councils aligned to the Humber LEP. Such areas of common interest include flood management, economic development and habitat management.

3.6 The Council is also a bond member of the Humber Nature partnership and Hull and East Riding Nature Partnership.

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4. Economic Growth Siemans factory Greenport Hull

Policy 1

Economic Growth

1. A growing and competitive city economy will be supported through the identification and maintenance of a wide portfolio of sites that can accommodate demand for development of ‘B’ class uses within defined market areas of the city. Designated employment areas within the city will be the focus for a range of manufacturing, research and development, warehouse and distribution uses. Port of Hull 2. Within the Port Area, as designated on the Policies Map, development proposals for port related uses will be supported to facilitate the continued operation and future growth of the Port of Hull. The major development needs associated with Green Port Hull will also be supported within the Port Area . Future use within designated employment areas 4. Within designated employment areas and on allocated employment sites, development of uses outside classes B1, B2 and B8 will not be allowed unless Extension of existing properties 6. Extension, remodelling and redevelopment of properties to allow expansion of existing B1, B2 or B8 businesses, or to accommodate new firms within designated employment areas will be supported, subject to detailed planning considerations

4.1 An Employment Land Review (ELR) prepared by Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners (NLP) was published by the Council in June 2014 and this established future land requirements for the Local Plan, as well as identifying an appropriate portfolio of sites to meet needs.

4.2 Since 2014 updates have been published through specific reports and also through the annual Authority Monitoring Report. A comprehensive report was published as evidence to support the Local Plan examination – ‘ECON004 Employment Land Review – Update Report March 2017’. These updates present a full picture of development activity and allow Local Plan policies to be monitored.

4.3 Since the last report at March 2017, 4.45 ha of land on allocated sites or other sites since identified within designated employment areas has been developed

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for general employment ‘B’ class uses to provide 13,283 sqm of floor space. The most significant development has been the Energy Works scheme on Cleveland Street (10,000 sqm). The graph below illustrates this development in the context of long terms trends. 4.4 26,362 sqm of floorspace on 4.02 ha of allocated land was under construction at the time of the last survey for development of a major extension to the existing Arco distribution centre. This is on allocated land (LP Site 2) adjoining their existing operation. 4.5 At the beginning of April 2018 full or reserved matters planning permission was granted with the potential for 22,566 sqm of floorspace to be developed on 5.89 ha of allocated or newly identified land remained extant, and therefore capable of immediate development.

4.6 It is notable that 1.87ha of land allocated at Chapman Street (site 18) and 1.14 ha at St Mark Street (site 19) has been cleared and made ready for development.

Figure 5

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Port of Hull

4.9 The Local Plan designates the Port Area separately to general employment areas, recognising the specific development needs and opportunities that exist. 4.10 The Port of Hull Local Development Order (LDO) May 2017 grants outline planning permission for development on three sites at Alexandra Dock and Queen Elizabeth Dock, north & south. The LDO specifically covers uses for purposes associated with renewable industries. 4.11 The Reserved Matters permission for development by Siemens for wind turbine blade manufacture included the majority of Alexandra dock. The LDO for the site makes clear that within this site there is still capacity for up to 41,600m2. Within the Queen Elizabeth Dock’s North and South there is capacity for 90,643 sqm and 58,500 sqm respectively. 4.12 Permission has been granted through reserved matters application under the LDO for extension of the Siemens manufacturing building, creating an additional 1,100 sqm of floorspace.

4.13 A new biomass plant to be operated by Sunrise Renewables has been completed at King George Dock. This is outside of the allocated sites within the Port Area but it promotes the strong potential for development of the renewable energy sector within this location.

Future use within designated employment areas

4.14 Development of a new headquarters and workshop for HETA has occurred through change of use of the former Eltherington Aluminium Window Factory on Dansom Lane from B1 to D1 use. While this use falls outside of the ‘B’ class uses specified within Policy 1(4) of the Local Plan, the use remains of an industrial nature with the company being involved in engineering training, including workshop based, and therefore is considered to meet the criteria of Policy 1(4)(c). It is essential the workforce has the skills to access local jobs and this training centre is integral to the new jobs being created and being filled with local people.

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Extension of existing properties

4.15 Development of 17,701 sqm of floorspace has occurred to allow the expansion of existing operations within their existing curtilage. Most significant of these schemes were for Walker Modular at Delhi Street (6,470 sqm) and Etherington’s new site at Hedon Road (7,594 sqm). 4.16 13,299 sqm of floorspace was under construction at the time of the last survey. Most significant of this was at Reckitt Benckiser – with 12,611 sqm of floorpace within a three storey research and development building to extend operations within the current estate and create a worldwide R and D facility meeting Reckitt Benckiser’s global demands. 4.17 At the beginning of April 2018 full or reserved matters planning permission with potential for 20,150 sqm of floorspace to be developed, to support expansion of existing ‘B’ class operations, remained extant. Figure 6

Policy 2

Employment Allocations The sites listed in Table 4.1, and shown on the Policies Map, are allocated for a range of uses within industrial and business uses under the Use Classes B1(b) (C)

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and B2 and B8 and should be developed with regard to the relevant development brief (see Table 14.3 in Chapter 14) or Local Development Order where one exists.

The following table updates the current position for these sites.

Table 7: Allocated sites – as Table 4.1 of the Hull Local Plan Publication Consultation Document 2016 -2032

Location Address Site Area (ha) Western Corridor 1 Priory Business Park. 5.00 1 2 Priory Business Park (Arco). 4.02 2 3 Former Birds Eye factory site, Hessle Road. 7.21 5 Former Cavaghan & Gray factory, Freightliner 0.92 Road. 6 Land between Wassand Street and Walcott 0.63 Street, Hessle Road. 7 Neptune Street. 1.34 8 St Andrews Dock. 4.39 Total 23.51 River Hull Corridor 9 Land west of Gibson Street 0.69 10 Land at Oxford Street / Swann Street, 0.78 Wilcomlee. 11 Land at Dalton Street 1.64 3 12 Land south of Foster Street, Stoneferry Road. 2.06 13 Land at Foster Street, Stoneferry Road. 2.79 14 National Grid site, Clough Road. 13.5 15 Former Ameron Paint Factory site, Bankside. 2.06 16 Land at Rix Road, Stoneferry Road. 4.93 17 Land at the eastern end of Bedford Street, 0.9 Cleveland Street. 18 Land at Chapman Street. 1.87 19 Land at St Mark Street. 1.14 20 Land on the south of Merrick Street, Hedon 0.4 Road Total 32.76 Eastern Corridor 21 Land at the corner of Hedon Road and Mount 0.76 4 Pleasant. 22 Land at Keystore, Earles Road, south of Hedon 0.51 Road. 23 Kingston Parklands Business Park, Hedon 4.63

1 Reduced due to completion of development and amended to take account of approved scheme. 2 Amended to take account of approved scheme. 3 Remaining land following development of remaining allocation for Energy Works 4 Amended to take account of approved scheme.

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Road 24 Former Norman Nicholson Box site, Hedon 0.31 Road. 25 Land west of Littlefair Road, north of Hedon 0.76 5 Road. 26 Land at Burma Driver, Marfleet Lane. 3.68 6 27 Land to the south of Hedon Road, south east of 0.43 Marfleet Avenue roundabout 28 Land west of Marfleet Lane (part of Fenners 0.87 factory complex) 29 Land at Elba Street (1251 Hedon Road) 1.99 30 Land off Valetta Street, Hedon Road, including 3.25 7 former Seven Seas factory site 31 Land west of Somerden Road 9.51 32 Former Isaac Newton School site 3.17 33 Land north of Wyke Works, Hedon Road 1.66 34 Kingston International Business Park, Hedon 0.85 Road 35 Land on the eastern side of Somerden Road, 2.61. Hedon Road Total 34.99 Sutton Fields 36 Geneva Way (south side, east end) 0.76 37 Phase 4, Rotterdam Park, Rotterdam Road* 0.38 8 38 Land at corner of Hamburg Road and 0.4 Rotterdam Road. 39 Land west of Stockholm Road. 1.44 40 Land next to Donaldson Filtration Components 1.52 factory, Stockholm Road. 41 Land on Oslo Road, at the corner of Helsinki 0.15 Road. Total 4.65 National Avenue 42 Land at the north side of Bontoft Avenue 0.35 Total 0.35

4.18 In total sites in this table equate to 96.26 ha of land available to meet general employment development needs. This includes 5.04 ha of allocated sites where extant permission exists, and 4.02 ha under construction at Arco, so these should not be double counted. 4.19 In addition the Kingswood AAP allocates 7.7 ha of land for employment development with remaining potential for a further 11.13 ha allocated for a mix

5 Amended to take account of approved scheme 6 Reduced due to completion of development. 7 Reduced due to completion of development. 8 Reduced due to completion of development.

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of uses including employment, community or leisure facilities. One of these sites mixed allocation sites within the Leisure Park at Kingswood (0.37ha) has been developed for a food outlet. 4.20 There is also 48.86 ha of land allocated at Queen Elizabeth dock in the port area but this is restricted to specific uses in connection with the renewable energy sector. Paragraphs 1.7 – 1.11 above outlines what capacity is available in the Port Area. . 4.21 Of land allocated within the local plan 3 sites are being used in whole or part for storage of mobile homes manufactured at neighbouring sites. These include the former Birds Eye site (3), land north of Wyke Works (33), and part of land of Valetta Street (30). Site 39, west of Stockholm Road, is being used for car sales / storage. While all of these sites host active uses these do not preclude their future development and so continue to be recorded as land with development potential.

Office development – it should be noted that ten applications have been approved for office use in the city. 4 (40%) relate to addresses within the city centre and 6 (60%) relate to properties outside.

Table 8: city Scorecard March 2018

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5. Housing

Housing delivery and requirement.

5.1 Hull Local Plan Policy 3 contains a housing requirement of 620 new homes per annum. For the second year running, the delivery of net new homes has surpassed the Hull Local Plan’s annual housing requirement. Net and gross housing delivery is detailed in table 4.1.The net addition of homes accounts for demolitions within the city and any losses from change of use and conversion. The level of demolition for 2017 to 2018 was 141 dwellings.

Housing requirement and site allocations Housing requirement 5.2. The housing requirement for Hull is a minimum of 9,920 (net) new homes during the period 2016 to 2032 (620 dwellings per year). The gross level of housing delivery for 2017 to 2018, 1560 dwellings, reflects the level of housing construction capacity within the city. Housing delivery within Kingswood has continued to contribute strongly to net housing within both the Kingswood Parks development and with the commencement of the eastern side of Kingswood with the KSHP consortium. The eastern side of Kingswood represents a partnership approach to housing delivery between Hull City Council and ‘KSHP’. The joint consortium known as ‘KSHP’ consists of housing developers Keepmoat Limited and Strata Homes Limited along with affordable housing provider Home Group Limited and commercial property specialists ‘Priority Space’. This development is to deliver over 1,650 dwellings. 5.3 Partner sites in housing regeneration priority areas were completed at Scholars Gate Spring Bank West and Portobello Road, Marfleet Lane. Ongoing priority delivery continued on Hawthorne East and West, Orchard Park, Maybury Road, Former David Lister School and Ings Estate.

5.4 Completion of specialist housing 2017 to 2018 included key projects in the extra care home sector situated in three strategic locations; Harrison Park – Orchard Park, Cecil Gardens – Hawthorn Avenue and Redwood Glades Leads Road. The apartments were built with funding from the £80 million Private Funding Initiative from the Department of Health.

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Table 9: Additional dwellings April 2016 to March 2018

2016 2017 2016 Additional dwellings April 2016 to March 2018 to to to 2017 2018 2018

a Gross new build completions 723 1,280 2,003

b Gross change of use to dwellings and conversion to dwellings 91 226 317

d Gross Additions (a+b) 814 1,506 2,320

e Gross change of use from dwellings and conversion from dwellings 14 24 38

f Demolitions 176 141 317

g Net Additions (d-e-f) 624 1,341 1,965

h Net Housing Requirement 620 620 1,240

5.5 Historic housing delivery for the 10 year period prior to the Local Plan can be seen within table

Table 10: Historic dataset Additional dwellings April 2006 to March 2016

Year Gross new Gross change of Gross Gross change of use Demolitions Net build use to dwellings additions from dwellings and Additions completions and conversion to conversion from dwellings dwellings

2006-2007 691 162 853 48 295 510

2007-2008 840 102 942 26 372 544

2008-2009 483 176 659 24 375 260

2009-2010 203 177 380 16 455 -91

2010-2011 422 91 513 13 134 366

2011-2012 512 69 581 0 100 481

2012-2013 450 71 521 15 99 407

2013-2014 520 70 590 15 100 475

2014-2015 798 151 949 16 193 740

2015-2016 630 161 791 19 223 549

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B. Housing Supply

5.6 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development; this includes supporting the Government’s objective of significantly boosting the supply of homes. It is important that a sufficient amount and variety of housing land can come forward where it is needed and that the needs of groups with specific housing requirements are addressed.

5.7 Local planning authorities should identify and update annually a supply of specific deliverable sites sufficient to provide a minimum of five years’ worth of housing against their housing requirement. Local Plan Policy 3 (7) identifies the Council will ensure that a minimum 5-year supply of deliverable housing sites is available in Hull. The SHLAA five year supply is calculated using the methodology detailed in the adopted Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032. The 2018 SHLAA identified 7.74 years of deliverable housing supply (five year supply)

Table 11: Five year supply 2018-2023 as at 1 st April 2018

Five year supply 2018-2023 as at 1 st April 2018 a Net Housing Requirement, in Dwellings, 2016 to 2032 (16 years) 9,920 The housing requirement identified in the Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032. b Annual Housing Requirement (a / 16 years) 620 The annual housing requirement identified in the Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032. c Five year Housing Requirement (b * 5) 3,100 The annual housing requirement identified in the Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 for a period of five years. d Under-supply within plan period -725 Any level of under-supply identified within the plan period will be added to the five (over supply year housing requirement. The level of under-supply will be monitored within the for period annual Authority Monitoring Report. 2016-2018) Note: Over-supply is expressed as a negative value. e A percentage buffer of the five year Housing Requirement to provide a realistic 119 prospect of achieving the planned supply and to ensure choice and competition in

the market for land ((c+d)*5 % buffer) f Five year housing requirement including any under-supply and buffer (c+d+e) 2,494

g Five year supply (including windfall: 50 dwellings per annum ) 3,862 Hull City Council will update and publish annually its Strategic Housing Land

Availability Assessment (SHLAA). The SHLAA will identify the five year supply of housing sites that are suitable, available and deliverable. An assumption for the level of windfall will be identified and included. h Five year supply ((g/f) * 5) 7.74 Years Five year supply expressed in years.

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Sensitivity testing of the five year supply: when calculating the 5% buffer (part e) using the five year housing requirement (part c) only, (part e calculates to 155 dwellings) five year supply equates to 7.63 years of deliverable housing supply. It is considered appropriate to use the methodology within the Adopted Local Plan.

Housing site allocations

5.8 The Council will ensure that a minimum 5-year supply of deliverable housing sites is available in Hull.

The Local Plan includes a trajectory illustrating the expected rate of housing delivery over the plan period. An updated projected housing trajectory is shown in figure x.x. This shows the two years of housing delivery meeting the housing requirement identified within the Local Plan. It can be noted the period 2017 to 2018 delivered over 1,300 net new homes (over 1,500 gross). The projected housing trajectory is expected to continue to meet identified need over the next five year and to the return to an average delivery rate around identified need.

Figure 12 Housing Trajectory 2016 to 2032.

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Housing Delivery Test

5.9 The Housing Delivery Test is an annual measurement of housing delivery in the area of relevant plan-making authorities. The Housing Delivery Test results are published annually in November by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The first Housing Delivery Test will be published in November 2018. These results represent the housing delivery and housing requirement figures for the 3 year period 2015 to 2018 and will be reflected in the next Authority Monitoring Report 2018-2019.

5.10 The Housing Delivery Test is a percentage measurement of the number of net homes delivered against the number of homes required, as set out in the relevant strategic policies for the areas covered by the Housing Delivery Test, over a rolling three year period.

Housing delivery on Allocated Housing Sites

5.11 The Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 Policy 3 Housing Requirement and site allocations Part 4 lists all sites allocated for housing shown on the policies map (Local Plan Table 5.7 to 5.10,5.12 to 5.13). Part 5 details those housing allocations detailed in the Kingswood Area Action Plan (Local Plan Table 5.11).

Housing site allocations

5.12 The sites listed in Tables 5.7 - 5.10, 5.12 and 5.13 of the Local Plan, and shown on the Policies Map, are allocated for housing development.

5.13 The sites listed in Table 5.11 of the Local Plan, and shown on the Policies Map, are allocated for housing development in the Kingswood Area Action Plan.

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Local Plan Table 5.7: City Centre housing allocations Housing Address Extant Implemented 2016 to 2017 to Allocation Planning Yes/No* 2017 2018 Reference Permission Yes/No* 24-28 Whitefriargate, Friary Chambers (Upper 383 Yes Completed 0 21 Floors) 395 Essex House Floors 5 to 9 Yes Completed 0 45 924 13-15 Savile Street (Upper Floors) Yes Completed 5 0 Total 5 66

Local Plan Table 5.8: City Centre mixed use allocations with housing element.

Mixed Use Address Extant Implemented 2016 2017 Allocation Planning Yes/No* to to Reference Permission 2017 2018 Yes/No* 7 Fruit Market Site D - Mixed Use Site 7 Partial Yes Yes 4 27 Total 4 27

Local Plan Table 5.9: Newington and St Andrew's Area Action Plan housing allocations.

Housing Address Extant Implemented 2016 2017 Allocation Planning Yes/No* to to Reference Permission 2017 2018 Yes/No* 44 Cecil Gardens, Hawthorn Avenue Yes Completed 0 95 68 Scholars Gate, Spring Bank West Yes Completed 105 101 367 Land east of Hawthorn Avenue Yes Yes 13 77 Hawthorn Avenue, former Amy Johnson 370 Yes 64 72 School site. Yes Total 182 345

Local Plan Table 5.10: Holderness Road Corridor Area Action Plan housing allocations Housing Address Extant Implemented 2016 2017 Allocation Planning Yes/No* to to Reference Permission 2017 2018 Yes/No* 36 Land at former David Lister School Yes Yes 0 16 172 Land to north east of 141 Marfleet Avenue Yes Yes 0 11 250 Old Methodist Hall, Durham Street Yes Completed 2 2

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322 Land west of Middlesex Road Yes Yes 0 83 325 Land around Perivale Close Yes Completed 55 0 326 Land at Ganstead Grove/ Exeter Grove/ Yes Completed 67 0 Rimswell Grove/ Wyton Grove 327 Land north of Maybury Road (former Yes Yes 0 39 Maybury School) 328 Land north and south of Portobello Road, Yes Completed 0 142 south of Marfleet Lane, west of Bilton Grove. 329 Kedrum Road, Southcoates Lane. Yes Yes 0 63 Total 124 356

Local Plan Table 5.11: Kingswood Area Action Plan housing development capacity April 2016

Housing Address Extant 2016 2017 Allocation Planning Implemented to to Reference Permission Yes/No* 2017 2018 Yes/No* 58 KPDC - Kingswood Land parcel H17 Yes Completed 29 0 60 KPDC - Kingswood Land parcels H22 Yes Completed 48 58 KPDC - Kingswood Land parcel to front of 101 Yes Completed 0 20 Health Centre 165 KPDC - Kingswood Land parcels 41/49b Yes Completed 72 7 Total 149 85 63 KPDC - Kingswood Land parcels 2015 Yes Yes 53 52 166 KPDC - Kingswood Land parcels 2016 Yes Yes 0 15 Total 53 67 67 & 72 Kingswood Land Parcel, Wawne View Yes Yes 0 14 & 129 Parcels 2007/8 Kingswood Land parcel, Wawne View 92 Yes Yes 0 28 Parcels 2006/09/10/11 Total 0 42 KPDC - Parcel H18, Runnymede Avenue (Allocated in previous Local Plan - shown 41/47 for completeness of Kingswood totals) Yes Yes 3 0 Total 205 194

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Local Plan Table 5.12: Other West Hull housing allocations

Housing Address Extant Implemented 2016 2017 Allocation Planning Yes/No* to to Reference Permission 2017 2018 Yes/No* 380 Beverley Road (former Mayfair 9 Yes Completed 0 22 Cinema) 26 1-41 Sharp Street Yes Completed 15 0 Former Newland Primary School, Newland 30 Yes Yes 0 14 Avenue 46 50 Pearson Park Yes Yes 9 0 232 Land at Bishop Alcock Road Yes Completed 0 11 Amber Development, former Boothferry 607 Yes Completed 35 4 Park, Boothferry Road 659 West of No's 288-264 Pickering Road Yes Yes 7 21 691 University of Hull, Cottingham Road. Yes Completed 91 0 723 The Danes, north of Hall Road Yes Yes 0 86 928 Harrison Park, Hall Road, Orchard Park Yes Completed 0 65 Total 157 223

Local Plan Table 5.13: Other East Hull housing allocations Housing Address Extant Implemented 2016 2017 Allocation Planning Yes/No* to to Reference Permission 2017 2018 Yes/No* Reckitts Recreation Ground, Chamberlain 117 Yes Completed 40 0 Road James Reckitt Library and adjacent land, 804 Yes Yes 12 0 Holderness Road 807 Holderness Road, Franklin Street No No 7 0 875 Redwood Glades, Leads Road Yes Yes 0 156 917 Land west of Astral Gardens Yes Yes 0 4 Total 59 160

Windfall including Small sites historic delivery 5.14 The NPPF defines windfall as sites not specifically identified in the development plan.

5.15 Housing delivery for the period, 2008 to 2018, on small sites was 463 dwellings, an average of around 46 dwellings per annum (see Table 13). For the Hull Local Plan period an average of over 50 dwellings per annum. This is consistent with the citywide windfall 23

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Local Plan allowance of 50 dwellings per year. It remains realistic to assume that a supply will continue to come forward from this source. Large sites have delivered windfall and will continue to deliver over the Local Plan period to 2032, but for the purpose of this projected supply, only small sites are considered.

Table 13: Small sites historic windfall delivery.

Year New Build Conversion Change of Totals Non Previously Previously Use developed land developed land 2008-09 24 44 19 87 2 85

2009-10 10 17 16 43 0 43

2010-11 5 10 12 27 0 27

2011-12 9 0 18 27 2 25

2012-13 17 8 21 46 4 42

2013-14 7 13 20 40 2 38

2014-15 6 15 32 53 5 48

2015-16 2 17 32 51 1 50

2016-17 5 6 22 33 0 33 2017-18 14 14 51 79 7 72 Totals 99 144 243 486 23 463

Summary of housing completions within Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032

5.16 Gross housing completions within Local Plan housing allocations accounted for around 91% of housing delivery. The remaining delivery was provided through windfall sites, both small and large.

Table 14: Total completions within Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 Housing Allocations

Local Plan Table Completions Completions 2016 to 2017 to 2017 2018

Table 5.7: City Centre housing allocations 5 66 Table 5.8 : City Centre mixed use allocations with housing element. 4 27 Table 5.9 : Newington and St Andrew's Area Action Plan housing 182 345 allocations. Table 5.10: Holderness Road Corridor Area Action Plan housing 124 356 allocations Table 5.11: Kingswood Area Action Plan housing development 205 194 capacity April 2016

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Table 5.12: Other West Hull housing allocations 157 223 Table 5.13: Other East Hull housing allocations 59 160 Windfall sites - small and large 78 135 Totals 736 1,371

Demolition 2016 to 2018

Table 15:

Demolition 2016 to 2018

Year Location Housing allocation Demolitions

2016 to 2017 Ings Estate 322 45

2016 to 2017 Preston Road 336 131

Total 176

2017 to 2018 Ings Estate 322 75

2017 to 2018 Preston Road 336 62

2017 to 2018 Bransholme N/A 4

Total 141

Housing on brownfield land (Percentage of housing on brownfield land).

5.17 Developing previously developed (‘brownfield’) land in preference to 'greenfield' is a more efficient and sustainable use of land. The NPPF encourages re-using brownfield land. For the period April 2017 to March 2018, 82.6% of new dwellings were delivered on previously developed land (PDL). For the period 2016 to 2018, 70.8% of housing development was delivered on PDL, see table g.g.

Housing regeneration and brownfield land Housing regeneration Housing on brownfield land Over the plan period, at least 60% of new housing should be built on brownfield sites.

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Table 16: Housing on brownfield land (PDL)

Gr oss dw ellings Gr oss dw ellings Gr oss t otal Perc en tage of Year delivered delivered on non dwellings gross dwellings on PDL PDL delivered delivered on PDL (Brownfield) (Greenfield) (Brownfield)

2016 to 2017 398 416 814 48.9%

2017 to 2018 1,244 262 1,506 82.6%

2016 to 2018 1,642 678 2,320 70.8%

Type and mix of housing.

5.18 The adoption of the Local Plan on 23 rd November 2017 sought to provide a more aspirational and balanced housing offer to encourage people to live in the city. The Local Plan 2016 to 2032 identified a recommended mix of house sizes in terms of the number of bedrooms, for both market and affordable housing.

Local Plan Policy 5

Type and mix of housing

Size of homes

1 housing development should contribute to re-balancing the housing stock in Hull in the following ways:

a. at least 70% of new affordable housing should contain no more than 2 bedrooms

(See table w.w);

b. on sites of 100 or more dwellings outside the city centre, at least 60% of new market housing should contain 3 or more bedrooms. (See table 17)

5.19 The Local Plan, including Policy 5 Part 1(a). was adopted in November 2017 within the period of 2017 to 2018, it is noted that planning permissions for both market and/or affordable housing granted, implemented and completed will be limited in number.

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Table 17: Percentage of new market housing sites with a capacity of 100 or more dwellings outside the city centre, containing at least 3 or more bedrooms.

Sites of 100 or more dwellings outside the city centre, at least 60% of new market housing should contain 3 or more bedrooms.

2016 to 2017 82.65 %

2017 to 2018 62.11 %

2016 to 2018 70.19 %

Table 18: Percentage of new affordable housing containing no more than 2 bedrooms for the period 2016 to 2018.

Housing Address Local 2016 to 2017 2017 to 2018 Allocation Plan % 2 bed % 2 bed Reference Table Affordable Affordable Housing Housing

68 Scholars Gate, Spring Bank West 5.9 - 69%

367 Land east of Hawthorn Avenue 5.9 100 % 80%

Hawthorn Avenue, former Amy Johnson 5.9 370 53 % 60% School site.

36 Land at former David Lister School 5.10 - 100%

322 Land west of Middlesex Road 5.10 - 83

325 Land around Perivale Close 5.10 51 % -

326 Land at Ganstead Grove/ Exeter Grove/ 5.10 70 % - Rimswell Grove/ Wyton Grove

328 Land north and south of Portobello Road, 5.10 - 61 % south of Marfleet Lane, west of Bilton Grove.

329 Kedrum Road, Southcoates Lane. 5.10 - 11/18/63

67 & 72 & Kingswood Land Parcel, Wawne View Parcels 5.11 - 66 % 129 2007/8

Kingswood Land parcel, Wawne View Parcels 92 5.11 - 50 % 2006/09/10/11

723 The Danes, north of Hall Road 5.12 - 100 %

Average percentage of Affordable 1 or 2 66% 72 % bedroom dwellings

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Percentage of Affordable Housing 2016 to 2018 built as 1 and 2 bedroom = 72 %

Local Plan Table 5.9: Newington and St Andrew's Area Action Plan housing allocations.

Local Plan Table 5.10: Holderness Road Corridor Area Action Plan housing allocations

Local Plan Table 5.11: Kingswood Area Action Plan housing development capacity April 2016

Local Plan Table 5.12: Other West Hull housing allocations Local Plan Table 5.13: Other East Hull housing allocations

Gross affordable housing completions.

5.20 In the reporting year 2016 to 2017, 154 affordable new homes were delivered, funded in whole or in part by Homes England (all programmes except Help to Buy - see table 4.6).

Table 19: Additional affordable housing funded by the Homes England 2016 to 2018 (all programmes except Help to Buy).

Additional affordable housing funded by the Homes 2016 to 2017 2016 to 2017 England 2016 to 2018 (All programmes except Help to Buy)

Affordable Rent 154 464 Affordable Home Ownership 0 14 Total 154 479 Source: Homes England https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-1-april-2016-to-31-march-2017

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-1-april-2017-to-31-march-2018

Custom and self- build housing.

Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding.

5.21 Since 1st April 2016, the Government has required local authorities to maintain a register of people who want to build their own home. Authorities should then seek to identify suitable serviced plots of land to meet the demand for self-build and custom-build houses. The Government encourages local authorities to publish in their Authority Monitoring Report headline data on the demand for self-build and custom-build housing. The level of demand is established by the number of entries added to the register during a ‘base period’, as shown below in table 20.

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Table 20: Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding demand.

Base Period Entries on Register

01/04/16 to 30/10/16 1

31/10/16 to 30/10/17 5

31/10/17 to 30/10/18 2

Total 8

Specialist housing. (No. of units of specialist housing).

5.22 Specialist housing provides for people with specific housing needs, particularly in relation to impaired physical and mental health, and old age. The need for specialist housing in Hull is likely to increase over the Local Plan period as there is an ageing population and relatively high levels of poor health. Residents in specialist housing are likely to need ease of access to services and facilities such as shops, buses, health and social care. Flood risk is a particular issue in locating and designing accommodation for vulnerable people. Specialist housing should be designed with particular regard to the needs of intended residents.

5.23 Completion of specialist housing 2017 to 2018 included key projects in the extra care home sector situated in three strategic locations:

• Harrison Park – Orchard Park; • Cecil Gardens – Hawthorn Avenue; and • Redwood Glades - Leads Road.

5.24 The apartments were built with £80 million Private Funding Initiative from the Department of Health. Extra Care provision is within C3 use class and meets part of the housing requirement.

Table 21: Extra Care Provision

Housing Address Local 2016 to 2017 to Allocation Plan 2017 2018 Reference Table 2 Bed Extra Care

44 Cecil Gardens, Hawthorn Avenue 5.9 0 95

928 Harrison Park, Hall Road, Orchard Park 5.12 0 65

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875 Redwood Glades, Leads Road 5.13 0 156

0 316

Local Plan Table 5.9: Newington and St Andrew's Area Action Plan housing allocations. Local Plan Table 5.12: Other West Hull housing allocations Local Plan Table 5.13: Other East Hull housing allocations

Housing space standards.

5.25 Research has found the UK to have the smallest average dwelling sizes in Europe. The Government recognises that this is an issue and has introduced national housing space standards to help bring consistency across the country, the national housing space standards are included within the Hull Local Plan, Policy 6. The level of application is relative to Housing Market Value Zones, the zones are shown on Local Plan Map 5.2.

Policy 6 Housing space standards 1. In Housing Market Value Zone 1, housing development is not required to meet the national minimum space standards.

2. In Housing Market Value Zone 2, housing development should meet the national minimum internal space standards, unless a detailed assessment of viability is provided by the developer and demonstrates that it is not viable to meet these standards.

3. In Housing Market Value Zones 3, 4 and 5, housing development should meet the national minimum internal space standards.

4. Conversion of a dwelling house into self-contained flats will only be allowed if the property has a minimum internal floorspace of at least 110m2 before conversion.

J. Houses in multiple occupation- Relating to the above a table is attached which illustrates HMO’s within the designated Article 4 Direction ( as provided by Private Housing Environmental Protection).

No. of Applications of No. s refusals of No determined yet Not Planning Appeals Dismissed Planning Appeals Allowed CasesEnforcement NoticesEnforcement Served Enforcement Appeals received No of Approval of No 7 3 4 0 0 2 4 0 0 30

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K. HMO’s space standards are currently open to review with changes likely within the Housing Design Supplementary Planning Document (SPD 7).

L. Proposals were made in respect of extending the current Article 4 Direction relating to the withdrawal of permitted development rights in respect of small HMO’s (households of 2-6 unrelated persons). It is believed that the policy should be formally adopted in August 2019.

5.26 Vacant Buildings – A register is being held in respect of Vacant Buildings. The initial number of properties listed was 386. Subsequently properties have been and are being inspected to determine whether further formal action is required. Reports will be presented bi-annually to update members and the list will be added to/revised as necessary.

Gypsy and Traveller pitches

5.27 There were no applications for Gypsy & Traveller sites between April 2016 and March 2018. For the Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032, the Council undertook a Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment (GATANA) (2017). The Local Plan takes into account the revised national planning definition of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople (Planning Policy for Traveller Sites (PPTS), DCLG 2015). The Local Plan identifies a need in Hull for 15 pitches over the Local Plan period, with only 3 of these meeting the new PPTS definition. The Local Plan identifies the need over different time bands within the 2016 to 2032 plan period, for both Travellers who do, and those who do not, meet the new definition, as shown in Table 22. Table 22 Gypsy and Traveller accommodation and pitch need (2016-32)

Meets new PPTS Does not meet new PPTS Total definition definition

2016-21 1 4 5

2021-26 1 3 4

2026-32 1 5 6

2016-32 Total 3 12 15

Source: Hull Local Plan

5.28 The city currently has 70 residential pitches on four sites at Bankside, Wilmington, Bedford Street and Newington (existing Gypsy and Traveller sites, as at 31 March 2016, are shown in table 23), but there are no transit pitches or sites.

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Table 23: Gypsy and Traveller Sites as of 31st March 2015.

Site Location Site Area Site Capacity Ownership Private or (hectares) (No. of Pitches) Local Authority

Bankside 1.1 27 Local Authority

Wilmington 0.8 23 Local Authority Bedford Street 0.3 10 Local Authority Newington 0.2 10 Local Authority

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6 City Centre Princes Quay and Princes Dock Street

Policy 9

City Centre

Main town centre uses

1. The city centre as defined on the Policies Map will accommodate a full range of main town centre uses and necessary infrastructure to promote key objectives for economic growth and to make Hull a world-class visitor destination. The city centre will be the primary location for all town centre uses where these, by their scale and nature and either individually or cumulatively, will serve a catchment area including the city as a whole and the wider region.

Education

2. The city centre will accommodate educational (D1) uses in connection with Hull College, Trinity House Academy or other emerging educational establishments including the University Technical College, and needs for expansion or remodelling of facilities will be supported subject to detailed planning considerations and other policy objectives of the Local Plan.

Housing

3. Approximately 2,500 homes will be developed in the city centre over the plan period to meet needs and to promote a larger city centre resident population. Homes will be delivered on allocated housing sites, within allocated mixed use sites, and within upper floors of properties that make up the primary shopping area where these are not in retail use, and in locations that will not undermine the operation of main town centre uses that are critical to the function of the city centre.

Old Town

4. The Old Town of the city centre will support a range of main town centre uses where these are compatible with, and respect, the historic fabric and unique heritage importance of the area. Proposals which help raise the tourism and cultural profile of the Old Town or that will assist in increasing the long term vitality and viability of the area will be encouraged. The future of the Old Town area of Hull city centre will be informed by use of masterplans to influence the development of the area to secure its long term viability as a residential and business area as well as a key visitor destination.

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City Centre update

6.1 The Hull Local Plan, 2017 puts forward a number of sites in the city centre where development is promoted through land allocations. This includes a number of key sites (above) likely to provide over 11 hectares of land for a mix of retail, leisure and residential units of various tenure and mix. The City Centre is recognised as a corporate priority by the City Council that has given rise to major investment in new public realm, lighting, leisure facilities and site acquisition.

6.2 Office based business in Hull is largely focussed within and around the city centre. Historic growth in offices in Hull relative to East Riding is somewhat lagging, mainly because of the opportunities afforded. Office vacancy of 22% in 2015 was highest of the Humber authorities, largely the consequence of ageing stock. Recently completed the C4Di provide Grade A office space with further opportunities on key sites made through allocations in the Local Plan at Blackfriargate, Portside and Myton Street.

6.3 28,000 sqm of comparison retailing is anticipated over the plan period to the year 2032, for the whole of the city. Albion Square and Myton Street are the focus sites in the heart of the city centre, and within the designated retail core, that can accommodate a large element of this future requirement. This is in the main expected to accommodate expenditure growth that will be slow (or that might contract) in the short term. Site assembly has been progressed at Albion Square, as the City Council has acquired the site in its entirety. New approaches are being established for the Old Town through the Heritage Action Zone and Whitefriargate, as the retail shopping core has shifted westward.

6.4 In terms of leisure uses, a new Ice Arena is planned for Albion Square. A new 3,500 seater Bonus Arena has been completed on Myton Street but further retailing is anticipated and a possible hotel. The Ferens Gallery and Hull New Theatre have been extended to attract larger audiences. Dock Office Row is the location for a new Yorkshire and Hull Maritime museum, in extending the already excellent museums quarter, in attracting more visitors to the city. These proposals are in line with provisions sought in the Local Plan.

6.5 Food and drink operations are expected to increase over the plan period by up to 9,500 sqm for the city as a whole. There is significant interest from operators to locate in the city centre notably within the Fruit Market area. Hotel operations have remained in strong demand in the city centre. New space has been opened at Doubletree by Hilton on Ferensway.

6.6 Around 2,500 residential units are anticipated over the plan period, residential is recognised as a valued part of a mix for a number of large sites. Certain sites are allocated for pure residential use. The rate and nature of homes that will be brought forward will depend on various factors including a market demand, site assembly and preparation, and public resourcing to help underpin feasibility. The Fruit Market area (Blanket Row) is already under construction with 100 x new 2/3 bedroom properties. A 34

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new footbridge across the A63 is forthcoming which will link prospective new residents living within the Fruit Market area with the rest of the city centre. An output from the increased demand for new residences in the city centre are the refurbished apartments at Kingston House (former Council offices) and Queens Gardens (former Police Station).

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Figure 24: Strategic City Centre Sites

7 1

11 6

5 8

12 3

Key Sites and anticipated units/use 1. Albion Square/Kingston House (mixed uses inc 270 dwellings 2. Blackfriargate (Mixed use) 3. Portside (mixed use) 4. Humber Quays (West) (200dw) 5. Myton Street (mixed use) 6. East Bank (mixed use inc 850dw) 7. Dock Office Row (160dw) 8. High Street (100 dw) 9. Wincolmlee (200dw) 10. Colonial Street (150dw) 11. Anlaby Road/Park Street (82dw) 12. Ice Arena

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6.7 Princes Quay has seen a major resurgence in popularity with visitors over this year, following a major reinvestment by its owners and the consequent revamp of the upper floor level to make way for 24 outlet stores, which includes a new flagship store Next outlet. Princes Quay becomes the first shopping centre in the country to host both high street and outlet stores. In late June 2017 The Outlet Deck opened occupied initially by 15 outlet stores.

Policy 10 City Centre Mixed Use Sites

1. The following development opportunities identified within the city centre and shown on the Policies Map will be developed for a mix of uses

a. Land at Albion Square (2.1 ha) (ref 1) will be developed for a major retail-led development with strong linkages provided to Jameson Street and other parts of the Primary Shopping Area of the city centre. Other main town centre uses will be supported on the site where they are ancillary to retail and do not prevent this objective for the site being achieved. The site should also be developed to accommodate approximately 270 dwellings. At least the same amount of parking on the site will be retained through construction of a new multi-storey car park.

b. Land around Myton Street (west of Princes Quay) (3.8 ha) (ref 2) will be developed for a new conference centre and live music venue together with a hotel and retail space. Other main town centre uses and residential development will be supported where these are complementary to the main uses and do not constrain the main development priorities for the site. The current amount of parking on the site will be retained or improved through construction of a new multi-storey car park.

c. The Fruit Market and Digital Quarter (2.7 ha) (refs 4, 5, & 7) will be developed for a range of main town centre uses including small-scale retail, restaurant and café uses, B1 offices and work spaces, services and cultural facilities. Approximately 150 dwellings will be developed in addition to those allocated on housing allocation site 195. Development will be of a scale that remains in character with the street scene of the Fruit Market, and details will be guided by the Fruit Market Masterplan and relevant development briefs.

d. East Bank and River Hull Corridor (2.8 ha) (refs 8, 9, 10) will be developed for a range of uses, predominantly residential, but also with the potential to include leisure, office, or hotel use. The sites should be developed to accommodate approximately 850 dwellings. Development will be designed to ensure that it does not

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lead to any significant adverse impact on adjoining business units, and has full regard to the setting of the Old Town.

e. Former Central Police Station and George Street Car Park (0.8ha) (ref 20) will be developed for residential, office and/ or educational uses. The sites should be developed to accommodate approximately 100 dwellings. Development will include demolition of the existing car park, and should allow replacement of approximately 150 spaces to allow adequate parking to service this part of the city centre.

f. Land adjacent to Central Fire Station (0.46ha) (ref 21) will be developed to provide an extension to Hull New Theatre, and a new University Technical College.

g. The site of the former LAs nightclub (0.83ha) (ref 14) and Circus Circus public house (0.06ha) (ref 12) on Ferensway will be developed for a range of uses including hotel, office and/ or residential.

2. Development of sites will be guided by development briefs or masterplans to ensure that full consideration is given to any specific features on-site as well as their wider context. A full schedule of development briefs is provided in Table 14.3 in Chapter 14.

6.8 It should be noted that policies were tested during the planning inquiry heard in respect of the application for Land North of Ashcombe Road and Barnes Way, Kingswood (appl:16/00832/FULL and appeal ref: APP/V2004/W/17?317115). The appeal was determined in accordance with the provisions of the Hull Local Plan 2016-2032. It also considered with the provisions of the Kingswood Area Action Plan in mind. The Local Plan was adopted during the Inquiry but the decision did make reference to adopted policies in particular Policy 9, Policy 10 and Policy 12. It should be noted that policy 12 which amongst other things required a sequential test which had not been undertaken by the appellants. Such a test needed to take account of the role of the city centre and then other centres. In essence these policies were accepted as requiring the city centre to be the preferred location for retail development. The appeal was dismissed and planning permission was not granted.

6.9 Old Town – 5 mixed use planning applications including retail development were approved in 2017/18 and 1 change of use to shop units was also approved. 2 mixed use planning applications including offices were approved in 2017/18.

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District, Local and Neighbourhood Centres

Protecting the centre hierarchy and the vitality and viability of centres

6.10 The Hull Local Plan: 2016 to 2032 establishes a hierarchy of over 60 district, local and neighbourhood centres that act as a focus for shops, retail services, leisure opportunities and community facilities. 6.11 Policy 11 states that this hierarchy should be maintained, to this end, planning permissions for new retail development should be directed towards the appropriate level of centre and its primary frontage (PF) or primary shopping area (PSA) in the first instance. The table 25 below shows where new retail development has been allowed between April 2017 and March 2018.

6.12 The Local Plan also seeks to protect and enhance the vibrancy and viability of the city’s district, local and neighbourhood centres and to ensure that new food and drink, drink establishments and hot food takeaway outlets are directed to the most appropriate locations. This includes restricting hot food takeaway development in places where older school children and young adults can routinely access poorer food choices.

6.13 An important element for maintaining and increasing the vitality and vibrancy of all centres, involves preserving a healthy diversity of uses within them, including non-retail uses such as banks, restaurants and public houses. These are complimentary to the primary shopping function of a centre and help attract people to, and stay longer in them. There is however, a need to maintain a balance between A1 shops and services and these non-A1 uses.

Policy 12

District, Local and Neighbourhood Centres

1. District centres will be the location for main town centre uses and also community facilities that can serve a catchment over a significant area of the city and immediately adjoining areas, but would not, by their scale or nature, either individually or cumulatively, serve a catchment area including the city as a whole or the wider sub-

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region/ region beyond.

2. Local and neighbourhood centres will be the location for a range of main town centre uses and also community facilities that provide access to the more immediate communities they serve, and would not, by their scale, nature and expected catchment, be more appropriate within a District Centre.

Sequential and impact tests

3. Where development of main town centre uses is proposed on the edge of or outside of centres, the sequential test should take full account of the role of the city centre defined within Policy 9, and then other centres defined in this policy and the hierarchy in Policy 11 of the Local Plan. For all district, local and neighbourhood centres, the sequential test should consider locations within centre boundaries, as defined on the Policies Map, as in-centre for all main town centre uses.

4. Where retail, leisure or office development is proposed outside centres, an impact assessment will be required when development is above the following thresholds:

A1 retail, or a use that could change to A1 retail without planning permission, over 900 sqm; office development over 1,000 sqm; or leisure development over 2,500 sqm.

Vitality and viability of centres

5. Within primary frontages of Hessle Road and Holderness Road District Centres, a high proportion of the ground floor frontage length should remain in A1 shopping use. Change of use from A1 shops to non-A1 class uses within the primary frontage will be permitted where the proportion of non-A1 ground floor frontage length would not exceed 30%. Within remaining parts of the primary shopping areas of these centres, change of use from A1 shops to non-A1 class uses will be permitted where the proportion of non-A1 ground floor frontage length would not exceed 50%.

6. Within the primary frontage area of North Point District Centre, a high proportion of the ground floor frontage length should remain in A1 shopping use. Change of use from A1 shops to non-A1 class uses will be permitted where the proportion of non-A1 ground floor frontage length within the primary shopping area would not exceed 30%.

7. Within Kingswood District Centre, a mix of service and community uses will be

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encouraged to supplement the high proportion of A1 shopping frontage.

8. Within local centres, change of use to non-A1 uses will be permitted where the proportion of non-A1 ground floor frontage units within the primary shopping area would not exceed 50%, to maintain the strong A1 shopping role of these centres.

9. Where stated proportions would be exceeded, development should demonstrate that it would not undermine the vitality and viability of the centre. Where current non-A uses within centres are converted to retail use, or new retail units are developed within or on the edge of centres, they will be considered as part of the overall mix of uses for the purpose of determining proportions.

10. In the city’s neighbourhood centres, development that leads to the loss of food shops will not be supported when that loss would lead to a lack of easy access to food shops within easy walking distance of surrounding residential neighbourhoods.

11. In areas outside of defined centres, the Council will not support conversion or change of use of corner shops and local convenience stores to other uses where this would lead to a lack of easy access to food shops within easy walking distance of surrounding residential neighbourhoods.

Food & drink, drinking establishments and hot food takeaways

12. Development of food and drink, drinking establishments or hot food takeaway outlets (A3 – A5) will be permitted within centres where they do not lead to an over- concentration of inactive frontages within stretches of properties that would undermine vitality and viability or would harm local amenity.

13. Development to accommodate hot food takeaway (A5) use will not be supported in local or neighbourhood centres where a threshold of 20% of all units would be or has already been reached, to prevent over-proliferation where this could undermine objectives to promote healthy eating in the city.

14. Development to accommodate hot food takeaway (A5) use will not normally be supported within 400m of a secondary school or sixth form college, or playing fields.

Community facilities

15. Community facilities should be located in or adjacent to district, local or neighbourhood centres where they serve a significant catchment, to promote linked trips

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and ease of access by public transport.

6.14 Policy 12 of the Hull Local Plan states that a high proportion of the ground floor frontage length should remain in A1 shopping use and sets out a threshold for each category of centre above which a planning application for a change of use from an A1shop to a non-A1 use will not normally be permitted. To monitor this policy the following Tables have been produced.

Table 7.5: Amount of floorspace granted planning permission for a retail development or a change of use to or from an A1 shop

In/out Type of development Address (including centre if Floorspace Date of Gain/loss of of PF/ applicable) decision A1 uses in PSA PSA

In PSA COU from A1 Class Use to A3 Village Green Way, Kingswood (LC- 191 sqm 13/04/2017 Loss Class Use 22 Kingswood Village)

In PSA COU from retail shop (A1) to 107 Newland Avenue (LC-24 60 sqm 26/04/2017 Loss hot food takeaway (A3) Newland Avenue)

In PSA COU from amusement centre to 208 - 210 Beverley Road (LC-8 134 sqm 31/05/2017 Gain A1 use. Beverley Road/Cave Street)

In PSA COU from existing A1 use to A3 Next, 1 Ashcombe Road (DC-4 372sqm 27/06/2017 Loss (restaurant) Kingswood)

In PSA Construction of retail units (10) Land to the west of Wawne Road (LC- 1,160 sqm 21/08/2017 Gain and pub/restaurant 33 Wawne Road)

Out of COU from bank to 2 no. shops 239 - 241 Hessle Road (DC-2 Hessle 255 sqm 05/09/2017 n/a PSA/in (A1 use) Road) centre

In PSA COU from A1 use (retail) to A5 322 Southcoates Lane (LC-28 70 sqm 04/10/2017 Loss use (hot food takeaway) Southcoates Lane)

In PSA COU from A1 use (shop) to A5 Unit 39, North Point Shopping Centre, 50 sqm 11/09/2017 Loss use (hot food takeaway) Goodhart Road (DC-5 North Point)

In PSA COU from dentist surgery (D1) 506 Beverley Road (LC-9 Beverley 72 sqm 11/10/2017 Gain to hair salon (A1) Road/Cottingham Road)

In PSA COU from A1 shop to A5 hot 10 Newland Avenue (LC-24 Newland 66 sqm 13/10/2017 Loss food takeaway Avenue)

In PSA COU from hairdressers (A1) to 141 Newland Avenue (LC-24 148 sqm 13/10/2017 Loss café (A3) Newland Avenue)

In COU from vacant sandwich 317 Holderness Road (DC-3 112 sqm 23/10/2017 Loss PSA/not shop (A1) to a hot food Holderness Road) in PF takeaway (A5)

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In PSA COU from shop (A1) to 321 Beverley Road (LC-10 Beverley 79 sqm 06/12/2017 Loss restaurant/bar (A3/A4) Road/Washington Street)

Edge of Single storey extension to front Land behind 96 - 98 Boothferry Road 75 sqm 16/01/2018 n/a centre existing warehouse to form new display/sales area (A1)

In PSA Construction of 3 storey 807 - 809 Hessle Road (LC-14 314 sqm 31/01/2018 Gain building to provide ground floor Gipsyville) retail units

In COU from ground floor retail 522 Hessle Road (DC-2 Hessle Road) 81 sqm 27/02/2018 Loss PSA/not (A1) to café/restaurant (A3) in PF

In PSA COU from 1 shop (A1) and 2 18 - 22 Goodwin Parade, Walker 143 sqm 27/02/2018 Gain pop-in centres with ancillary Street (NC-51 Goodwin Parade, offices (D1) to 2 shops Walker Street)

In PSA COU from A1 shop (Post 170 Beverley Road (LC-8 Beverley 106 sqm 01/03/2018 Loss Office) to A3 restaurant Road/Cave Street)

In PSA COU from a shop (A1) to a hot Anglers Corner, 831 Hessle Road 92 sqm 16/03/2018 Loss food Takeaway (A5) (LC-14 Gipsyville)

Concentration of food & drink, drinking establishments and hot food takeaways 6.15 The health and success of centres across Hull differs significantly. Some centres are robust and vibrant with good retailer representation and strong footfall rates, while others are showing some signs of decline, for example with higher vacancy rates and poorer environmental qualities. Within these less vibrant centres, the re-occupation of vacant units with alternative non- shopping premises such as cafes, restaurants, bars and hot food takeaways can bring benefits by bringing properties back into use and increasing the number of people using the centre. However the over-concentration of certain uses can also detract from the primary retail function of the centre and have a detrimental effect on its general attractiveness.

6.16 Therefore Policy 12 seeks to control the concentration of new food and drink, drinking establishments and hot food takeaway premises in centres. It is not intended to impose a blanket ban on the development of further A3, A4 and A5 uses within centres, rather it is a guide intended to manage developments in centres where there’s already evidence of detrimental impacts of such uses, or

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there might be, should the development take place. What constitutes an over- concentration of A3, A4 and A5 uses will depend on the size of a centre, the potential for numbers of such uses to impact the centres overall function or on locally identified amenity issues.

Table 26: The number of existing A3/A4 and A5 uses in Hull’s district (DC), local (LC) and neighbourhood centres (NC) - as at June 2017

Centre name No. of A3 - A5 Percentage of No. of A5 uses in Percentage of uses in centre total units centre total units

Hessle Road DC 25 11% 14 6%

Holderness Road DC 18 10% 7 4%

Kingswood DC 4 17% 0 0%

North Point DC 5 8% 2 3%

Anlaby Road LC 34 27% 17 13%

Annandale Road LC 3 19% Only A5 units

Beverley Road/Cave Street LC 12 19% 8 13%

Beverley Road/Cottingham Road LC 17 33% 10 20%

Beverley Road/Washington Street LC 12 29% 7 17%

Chanterlands Avenue LC 13 17% 5 6%

Cottingham Road/Hall Road LC 4 17% 3 13%

Endike Lane LC 6 19% Only A5 units

Gipsyville LC 8 17% Only A5 units

Grampian Way LC 3 25% 2 17%

Grandale LC 7 41% 6 35%

Greenwich Avenue LC 2 12% Only A5 units

Greenwood Avenue (West) LC 3 18% Only A5 units

Holderness Road/Faraday Street LC 8 29% 6 21%

Holderness Road/Morrison’s LC 6 27% Only A5 units

Ings Centre, Savoy Road LC 5 25% 3 15%

Kingswood Village LC 1 13% 0 0%

Marfleet Lane LC 3 18% 2 12%

Newland Avenue LC 45 27% 15 9%

Orchard Park LC 5 23% 4 18%

Princes Avenue LC 31 44% 3 4%

Shannon Road LC 4 22% 3 17%

Southcoates Lane LC 7 21% Only A5 units

Spring Bank LC 25 23% 11 10%

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Spring Bank West LC 10 22% 7 15%

Sutton Village LC 5 16% 2 6%

Tweendykes/Ings Road LC 4 29% 3 21%

Willerby Road LC 5 25% 4 20%

Anlaby Road/ Anlaby Park NC 2 22% Only A5 units

Anlaby Road/Calvert Lane NC 2 18% Only A5 units

Anlaby Road/Coltman Street NC 3 17% 2 18%

Anlaby Road/East Ella Drive NC 1 11% Only A5 units

Askew Avenue NC 1 14% Only A5 units

Barham Road NC 5 56% 4 44%

Bethune Avenue NC 1 20% 1 20%

Beverley Road/Melwood Grove NC 2 18% Only A5 units

Beverley Road/Riversdale Road NC 5 42% 4 33%

Beverley Road/Strand Close NC 5 31% 3 19%

Beverley Road/Sutton Road NC 2 25% 1 13%

Boothferry Road/Belgrave Drive NC 1 10% Only A5 units

Boothferry Road/North Road NC 1 9% Only A5 units

Bricknell Avenue NC 3 43% Only A5 units

County Road South NC 3 33% 2 22%

Dalsetter Rise NC 1 25% Only A5 units

Goodwin Parade, Walker Street NC 1 9% Only A5 units

Greenwood Avenue (east) 2 18% Only A5 units

Holderness Road/Woodford 4 20% 2 10%

Hotham Road South 2 25% 1 13%

Inglemire Lane/Hall Road 3 38% 2 25%

James Reckitt Avenue 4 40% 2 20%

Preston Road Village 0 0% 0 0%

Priory Road 0 0% 0 0%

Spring Bank West/Luton Street 2 22% Only A5 units

The Quadrant 1 14% Only A5 units

Victoria Dock 2 40 1 20%

Wawne Road/Zeals Garth 2 40% 1 20%

Wold Road 7 44% 4 25%

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The proximity of new hot food takeaways to secondary schools, sixth-form colleges and playing fields 6.17 There is a growing body of evidence identifying the link between the number, and ease of access to, hot food takeaways and the increasing levels of obesity in society. And in particular, how the availability of calorie-rich food sold in takeaways makes it harder for individuals to maintain healthy lifestyles and the hardest of all for people in the most deprived areas of the country. The highest density of takeaways is also in areas of highest deprivation. Hull has both a high density rate for existing A5 premises and high levels of deprivation (based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2015 score, Hull is the 3rd most deprived local authority in England).

6.18 Recent government initiatives have recognised that “local authorities, through a wide range of functions are well placed to take action to combat obesity and that the planning system is one area in which local government can act” although it is acknowledged that planning alone, cannot tackle the issue of weight gain in the population, for example, the planning system is limited in what it can control in relation to existing takeaways, their business models or individual consumer choice. However local planning authorities can influence the location of new hot food takeaway outlets and in particular follow Public Health England and NICE advice suggesting that they restrict the location of new A5 uses in certain areas, for example near schools.

6.19 Policy 12 seeks to restrict new hot food takeaways opening within 400m of all secondary schools, sixth form colleges and playing fields. The policy intends that this restriction will help reduce the ease of access to A5 use premises for younger people, especially in places they regularly visit. For those submitting a planning application for an A5 use anywhere in the city, a 400m buffer will be applied around the property in question to determine whether a secondary school, sixth-form college or playing field lies within it. In the case of a playing field, the LPA will consider them to include all outdoor sports facilities and young people’s facilities. This definition will include football and rugby pitches, cricket grounds, baseball and rounder’s pitches, MUGA’s and skate board parks. It should be noted that this definition of playing fields also includes playing fields at

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education sites although playing fields at primary schools will only be included if they are available for community use. Table 27: Planning applications of change of use to a hot food Takeaway

Planning application Address Decision Within 400m of a and date of Ed./OSF or YPF* or other decision

COU from retail shop (A1) to hot food 107 Newland Avenue Permitted - Within 400m of OSF takeaway (A3) 26/04/17

COU of a café (use class A3) to hot food 207 Holderness Road Permitted - Within 400m of OSF takeaway (use class A5) 11/05/17

COU from A1 use (shop) to A5 use (hot Unit 39, North Point Shopping Centre, Permitted - Within 400m of Ed./OSF food takeaway) Goodhart Road 11/09/17

COU from A1 use (retail) to A5 use (hot 322 Southcoates Lane Permitted - Within 400m of Ed./YPF food takeaway) 04/10/17

COU of an office to café and hot food River House, 147 High Street Permitted - _ takeaway 10/10/17

COU from A1 shop to A5 hot food 10 Newland Avenue Permitted - Within 400m of OSF takeaway 13/10/17

COU from vacant sandwich shop (A1) to a 317 Holderness Road Permitted - Within 400m of OSF/YPF hot food takeaway (A5) 23/10/17

COU from vacant offices to a range of A King William House, Market Place Permitted - _ uses including A5 (hot food takeaways) 01/11/17

The Hull Local Plan: 2016 to 2032 adopted 23/11/2017

COU from betting shop to hot food 22 Dalsetter Rise Refused - Over - proliferation takeaway 11/12/17 /adversely affect local amenity COU from retail (A1) to hot food takeaway 522 Hessle Road Refused - Within 400m of OSF 11/12/17 COU of an office to a hot food takeaway 167 Chanterlands Avenue Permitted - Within 400m of OSF (A5 use class) 12/12/17

COU of vacant retail units (A1) to flexible North Point Shopping Centre, Refused - Within 400m of a A uses including A5 (hot food takeaways) Goodhart Road 20/12/17** secondary school COU of existing A3 use to A3 and A5 use Seaton Buildings, 90 Jameson Street Permitted - _ 05/01/18 COU of ground floor to A5 (hot food 140 New Bridge Road Refused - Within 400m of OSF takeaway) 18/01/18 COU of approved retail units (A1) to Land to the west of Wawne Road Refused - Within 400m of OSF flexible A uses including A5 (hot food 02/02/18** takeaways) COU from a shop (A1) to a hot food Anglers Corner, 831 Hessle Road Permitted - _ takeaway (A5) 16/03/18

* Ed. = Secondary school or primary school playing field available for community use OSF = Outdoor sports facility YPF = Young people’s facility

** These applications for COU to flexible A uses were approved but with a condition that A5 uses will not be permitted

6.20 the impact of the Local Plan policy is compelling with I approvals prior to adoption of the local plan and 5 refusals between 23 rd November 2017 and31st March 2018.

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. 7 Education, Health and Community Facilities

Policy 13

Education, health and community facilities

University of Hull

1. Development and expansion of facilities at the University of Hull will be supported to enable it to fulfil its role as a key economic driver, particularly through research and development, and as a leading educational establishment

2. Development on existing open space areas within the University Quarter, as defined on the Policies Map, will only be supported where there is a clear strategy to enable re-provision elsewhere and there is a commitment to this, including secured funding, prior to any development taking place. Proposals will also need to demonstrate how they impact upon the significance of the various designated heritage assets around the campus. A masterplan will form part of the strategy to give clear spatial definition of proposals, and to guide development decisions.

3. Development of student accommodation within the University Quarter, and upgrading of student accommodation within the University Quarter and in adjoining areas, will be supported.

Education and schools

4. Development to create new schools or expand or alter existing schools, as designated on the Policies Map, will be supported where it does not conflict with other key planning objectives. Provision of community facilities, including for sports and within new schools, will be promoted and provision should be made to ensure these are retained and continue to be accessible for local communities.

Health

5. Development to create, expand or alter health facilities, including at Hull Royal Infirmary, will be supported where they do not conflict with other key

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planning objectives.

Encouraging and protecting new and existing community facilities

Development of new community facilities will be supported where they are located to best meet the needs of the anticipated users of the facility. Where the facility incorporates main town centre uses, then development should be subject to the sequential approach and consider relevant centres including within the City Centre, District, Local and Neighbourhood Centres. Other community facilities should consider centres where sites or properties are available, where they could promote linked trips and support the vitality and viability of centres, and where they would have an acceptable impact on the amenity of the surrounding area.

1. Extension of existing community facilities will be supported where it is of a scale appropriate to the location and use of the facility and would not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the surrounding area.

2. Development that would involve the loss of significant community facilities will not be supported unless it can be demonstrated that:

a. the site is no longer needed for community use, or the loss would not create or add to a shortfall in the provision of such uses within its locality;

b. the land or buildings in question are no longer suitable to accommodate the current use, and cannot be retained or adapted to accommodate other community facilities;

c. the community use is to be incorporated or replaced within a new development or redevelopment of the site; or

6. existing nearby community uses can be improved to accommodate the loss, or suitable alternative facilities are provided close by.

7.1 An application by Hull University was approved for a new sports hall building with associated facilities which will be used by the University and also the wider community.

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Figure 28: Hull University Campus: New Student residences.

7.2 Education and Schools – 4 planning applications were approved relating to extensions to existing schools in the city.

7.3 An application for a mental health service facility with links to the childrens centre at 70 Walker Street was approved. A new health centre was approved as part of an outline application development at Trinity Fields, Calvert Lane.

7.4 Community facilities – 6 planning approvals were made, which would, if implemented result in the loss of community facilities. However 18 approvals were granted which would create opportunities for community facilities in the city.

8 Design and Heritage

Policy 14 Design Development should demonstrate how its design supports the delivery of a high quality environment in Hull, particularly with regard to: a. the relationship between the development and the surrounding built form of the city in terms of: i. character ii. use and surrounding uses iii. layout and connectivity iv. setting and relationship to key heritage assets v. scale vi. massing vii. grain and density viii. architectural structure and enclosure ix. detailing and materials; b. encouraging active and healthy lifestyles; c. providing landscaping which retains natural features where possible; d. providing inclusive access; e. opportunities to promote public safety and minimise the risk of crime;

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f. the creation of inclusive public spaces which encourage community interaction through: i. inclusive design ii. active frontages iii. high quality public realm iv. appropriate soft and hard landscaping v. minimising the potential for anti-social behaviour vi. providing public art where appropriate; g. ensuring where development is proposed in the city centre, its design and landscaping complements the 2016/17 materials in the public realm. Where possible, this will involve the use of the same palette of materials. Development which does not meet these criteria will be refused.

Policy 15 Local distinctiveness 1. Development should promote local distinctiveness where appropriate, with particular reference to: a. improving access to and making effective use of the Port, the city’s waterfront and maritime assets along the River Hull and the Humber Estuary whilst taking account of flood risk; b. creating a network of landmarks in prominent or gateway locations to develop legible local references that distinguish parts of the city; c. encouraging contemporary architecture that respects the city’s heritage, creating positive and distinctive contributions to enrich the built fabric; d. the setting, character and appearance of Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and other heritage assets; e. waymarking arterial routes; and f. ensuring proposals, including those on allocated sites, accord with any adopted masterplan, development brief or local development order. 2. Development of tall buildings (above 30m in height) in and around the city centre, as shown on the Policies Map, must demonstrate that: a. they would not harm the character or appearance of the city centre Conservation Areas which are characterised by their low rise nature;

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b. would not harm the setting of heritage assets; c. they would not harm the distinctive, historic skyline; d. there would be an acceptable impact on views and vistas across and within the city centre; e. they are providing a positive contribution to the skyline through a high standard of design.

Design & Heritage:

8.1 There are 475 statutory listed buildings (7 of which are classed as being at risk by Hull City Council), 229 buildings or groups of buildings which are locally listed, 26 conservation areas (2 of which are classed as being at risk by Historic England), 2 scheduled monuments and 2 registered parks.

8.2 At the end of the reporting period, officers (2no.) responded to 365 development management consultations requiring specialist design and/or heritage comments. 99.5% were responded to within 21 days.

Statutory Listed Buildings

8.3 No listed buildings were demolished or delisted over the reporting period. In July 2017, the Secretary of State added the following buildings to the national list (all at grade II) to support Hull as UK City of Culture 2017:

• 32 Pearson Park;

• Hull Tidal Surge Barrier, Humber Street;

• Gravestone of Edward Booth, Hull Western Cemetery, Spring Bank West;

• Chestnut Villas, 365-371 Holderness Road;

• Public Conveniences, Nelson Street;

• St Michael and All Angels Church, Orchard Park Road;

• Standidge Buildings, Chapel Lane; and

• Statue of William de la Pole, Nelson Street.

8.4 This was followed in September 2017 with the addition (again at grade II) of:

• War Memorial Street Shrine, Sharp Street, Adjacent to 85A Newland Avenue, Sharp Street; and

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• War Memorial Street Shrine, Eton Street, Attached to 275 Hessle Road, Eton Street.

8.5 In relation to the listed buildings at risk (7no.), quarterly updates continue to be provided to the Planning Policy Committee. Pursuance of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) or acquisition through agreement continue with regard to the grade II listed former National Picture Theatre (NPT), Beverley Road, the George Lamb Memorial Chapel (GLMC), Lambert Street, and The Strand aka former Hull School of Architecture/Blundell Street School, Brunswick Avenue.

Locally Listed Buildings

8.6 The number of locally listed buildings stands at 232, down by 9 on the last reporting period. 6 buildings on the list were statutory listed and 3 were demolished. The 3 buildings demolished were:

• 10 Humber Street;

• Former Homeleigh Farm outbuildings (Stables and cart sheds), Marfleet Lane; and

• Convent of Mercy (incorporating St Catherine’s Residential Home), 146 Southcoates Lane.

Conservation Areas

8.7 No new conservation areas have been designated over the reporting period. Two Hull conservation areas remain on the national ‘at risk’ register compiled by Historic England: Beverley Road and St Andrews Dock.

8.8 Beverley Road – To address the decline of the Beverley Road conservation area the City Council continues to deliver a new townscape heritage scheme at the south end of Beverley Road. This is a five year scheme with its own dedicated officer. It was launched in October 2015 and is due to be completed in 2020.

8.9 The scheme is funded with a grant of just under £1.6million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), with additional funding provided by the City Council and the private sector.

8.10 The scheme covers the south end of the Beverley Road conservation area, between Queens Road and Free Town Way. This area was first developed in the early nineteenth century becoming one of Hull's first residential suburbs. It was designated as a conservation area in 1992. Unfortunately, in recent years, a number of the area's key historic buildings have fallen into decline and the conservation area is now on the national 'at risk' register (a list of nationally important historic sites that are currently considered to be at risk from damage or loss).

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8.11 The funding will allow the City Council to offer restoration grants to owners of some of the key historic properties, to help them carry out much needed conservation repairs to the outside of their buildings. The scheme can offer grants to cover up to 70 per cent of the eligible conservation repairs.

8.12 St Andrews Dock – No re-development proposals. Only 4 vacant buildings remain standing within the conservation area. This includes the grade II listed Hydraulic Tower and Pump House (now at risk). In relation to the latter, a Section 215 Notice was served on the owner on 25 May 2017 (effective as of 25 June 2017). An application by the owner for demolition was refused by the Planning Committee in December 2017. The Section 215 Notice was re-served on all interested parties on 17 January 2018 (effective as of 17 February 2018). Compliance period was 6 weeks. Notice was not complied with.

Hull Old Town Heritage Action Zone (HOTHAZ)

8.13 This project was launched in March 2017 and will run until March 2022. The Hull Old Town Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) is a five year partnership between Historic England and the Council that will realign Hull’s Old Town economy with tourism, culture and heritage.

8.14 The project builds further upon both the success of Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017 and on the work that has already been carried out to date to repurpose Hull’s Old Town by maximising occupancy within the city’s historic core and by promoting Hull’s historic fabric and cultural assets.

8.15 The HAZ will involve close working with local stakeholders and partners to deliver the following outcomes:

•Linking the waterfront areas to the Old Town by establishing nodal points on the visitor journey

•Increasing engagement and involving a wider range of individuals, groups and communities within activities related to the Old Town’s heritage

•Establishing an Old Town Brand to reinforce the Old Town’s unique historical and architectural character

•Developing the 16th Century South Blockhouse as a visitor attraction

•Identifying new opportunities to grow tourism

•De-risking and bringing historic buildings back into use to support additional residential and business capacity within the Old Town.

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The Old Town Grant Scheme

8.16 The Old Town Grant Scheme was introduced by the Council and Humber LEP to encourage new businesses to open in the Old Town and to enable current businesses to expand. The scheme ended in March 2018. The project has been a tremendous success, having provided assistance to over 35 businesses. The scheme was part of the Council’s wider commitment to repurpose the Old Town and complements the revitalisation of Trinity Indoor Market and the ongoing development work to re-introduce a regular outdoor market at the Market Square.

Article 4 Directions

8.17 The number of Article 4 Directions remains at 22:

• 2 within the Garden Village conservation area;

• 11 (12*) within the Avenues & Pearson Park conservation area;

• 4 within the Boulevard conservation area;

• 4 within the Coltman Street conservation area; and

1* in an area surrounding and including Avenues & Pearson Park conservation area, Ella Street conservation area, Newland Park conservation area, Beverley High Road conservation area and parts of Spring Bank West conservation area, Princes Avenue conservation area, Beverley Road conservation area, Cottingham Road conservation area; Newland conservation area and Sculcoates conservation area.

8.18 The purpose of the Article 4 Directions is to closely manage development, by allowing an assessment of the merits of works which do not normally require planning permission on the Conservation Areas. Uncontrolled changes can have a cumulative impact on these areas. The table below shows that the majority of applications were approved, and this generally was arrived at through pre-application discussions with the Local Planning Authority to achieve an acceptable design.

Table 29: Heritage Article 4 direction decisions Area No. of No. of No. of Not yet Appeals applications approvals refusals determined Avenues 13 11 1 1 0 and Pearson Park

Garden 0 0 0 0 0 Village

Boulevard 0 0 0 0 0

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Coltman 2 2 0 0 0 Street

Figure 30: Neptune Inn, Trinity House, Whitefriargate

8.19 22 Appeal decisions against refusals were received during this year. Of these 12 had reasons for refusal relating to design/heritage (54.55%). Of these appeals 11 of 12 were dismissed (91.67%) and 1 of 12 was allowed (8.33%).

9. Transport

Policy 28

Classified Road Network

1. Development adjacent to either the Classified Road Network, as shown on Map 10.1, or potential classified roads will: a. traffic and the capacity of the road to meet predicted traffic impact resulting from the development; b. include provision of safe and adequate vehicular, cycle, and pedestrian access to and from the site; c. only be allowed direct access onto the Strategic Road Network or Classified Road Network or potential classified roads where it does not have an adverse impact on the intended purpose of the road in terms of traffic capacity and safety; d. ensure that any junction or capacity improvements necessary to mitigate the impact of the development shall be completed before the occupation of the development; e. demonstrate that it will not have a detrimental impact on the A63/ A1033 (Strategic Road Network) in terms of traffic generation and air quality; and

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f. only be permitted new junctions or direct access onto the A63/ A1033 (Strategic Road Network) that: have the agreement of Highways England; are essential for the delivery of strategic planned growth as identified by the local plan; and can demonstrate that all appropriate current design standards can be achieved.

2. New vehicle crossovers on to classified roads will only be allowed where they are acceptable in terms of: a. safety implications of any proposed boundary treatments; b. impact on the character of the surrounding area and streetscene including highway and garden trees; c. materials used, particularly for hard surfacing and the need to complement adjoining footway; d. cumulative effect of crossings and front garden parking on the classified road; e. amount of surface water run-off likely to be created; f. drivers' visibility emerging from a frontage and the safety of pedestrians. g. preventing drivers reversing from or on to the classified road network in the interests of pedestrians and other highway users' safety. Drivers must be able to turn within the site.

Consideration should always be given first to using alternative access points.

9.1 Classified road network- It should be noted that there were 6 appeals and only 2 developments allowed on appeal. These applications are not directly associated or dependent upon the classified road network other than being adjacent to the network and traffic feeding into to it. This policy will be expanded on in future AMR’s when application records can become more defined in the context of the policy (policy 28).

Policy 31

City Centre car parking

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1. Long stay car parks in the city centre, as shown on Policies Map, will be restricted to a maximum total of 3500 spaces. Such car parking spaces will be protected from other development where it would result in the total number of long stay spaces falling below the level of 2750 spaces. Proposals for new long stay car parks in the city centre or in edge of city centre locations will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances.

2. Short stay car parks within the city centre or in edge of city centre locations will be supported subject to conditions that they remain available for short stay parking only. The loss of short stay car parks in the city centre will only be allowed if the same number of short stay car parking spaces are provided either on site, or in a location or form which is of at least equal benefit to users of the city centre. Parking for new development must comply with parking standards as appropriate.

3. In exceptional circumstances, where planning permission for temporary surface level car parking is considered appropriate, permission will only be forthcoming for a maximum three year period.

4. New car parks, including undercrofts and temporary surface level car parks, should be of good quality, and where possible : a. the perimeter should have a clearly defined boundary; b. vehicular and pedestrian accesses and exit routes should be kept to a minimum; c. secure cycle/ motorcycle/ moped parking should be provided; d. car parking spaces should be of adequate size; e. respect the surrounding buildings and local area, particularly Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas; f. give careful consideration to layout and pedestrian/ cycle access; g. be naturally well lit; h. have good artificial lighting levels when required;

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i. incorporate a sustainable drainage system; j. provide sufficient, well located and wider spaces for people with restricted mobility;

k. have good quality surface treatment (e.g. tarmacked);

l. demonstrate that the facilities will be well managed and maintained;

m. signage within the parking facility must be clearly visible;

n. design must aid surveillance and the smooth passage of traffic and ensure customer and staff safety; and

o. incorporate measures to help reduce air pollution; these could include tree planting, the use of pollution absorbent materials, and the installation of electric charging points.

A. City centre car parking. Long stay provision should be between 2750 and 3500-actual numbers. Over the last 4 years 13 approvals were made which resulted in 805 new spaces within the city centre.

9.2 The adopted Local Plan aims to encourage sustainable travel through identification, protection and improvement of key transport routes, to exploit opportunities to widen transport choice, and to ensure new developments are as accessible as possible. The plan aligns with the Council’s Local Transport Plan to focus on promoting a sustainable transport system. The development management process can require some provision to encourage sustainable travel through planning conditions, for example cycle parking facilities. However, the intention through the monitoring report is to track notable developments to report on the contribution they make to sustainable development, with the aim of identifying positive aspects and areas which need to be improved. Notable transport developments across the period were:

9.3 Highways

(i) Major improvements to the A63/A1033 Castle Street are supported by Highways England and the City Council. The plans include the grade separation of the Mytongate junction. The scheme seeks to improve access to the docks, relieve congestion, improve safety and reduce severance between the city centre and the waterfront area. Funding has been agreed subject to the Development Consent Order (DCO) being approved and the scheme remaining ‘Value for Money’. by early 2020.

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(ii) Widening works on the A1105 Anlaby Road corridor adjacent to the Hull Royal Infirmary was completed in February 2017. The scheme has improved capacity resulting in improved traffic flow and easing of congestion especially at peak times.

(iii) Strengthening works to Park Street Bridge to remove the 7.5 ton weight restriction was completed in spring 2017. The removal of the weight restriction now provides improved access to the city and allows buses and coaches an alternative route into the Paragon Interchange.

(iv) Highways England has commenced improvement works to the A63 Roger Millward Way Roundabout. The scheme has been designed to improve capacity at the junction by providing a route through the centre of the junction for traffic on the A63. The works are programmed to be completed by spring 2019.

(v) Development work continues to progress to detail highway improvement schemes on the Stoneferry Road Corridor. The improvements are being designed to improve safety, help reduce congestion and encourage sustainable travel along the corridor, especially at peak times. The scheme will be subject to consultation in the new year.

9.4 Passenger Rail

(i) The Council is one of the stakeholders feeding in to the development of a Strategic Transport Plan (STP) for the North which is being prepared by Transport for the North (TfN). The STP sets out what transformational change is required, why, where and what needs to be delivered to support the wider growth aspirations of the Humber Region and more widely across the north of England.

(ii) Forming a part of the overall STP, the Council is working with TfN on the development of a Northern Powerhouse Rail network that will provide a step change in the level of rail connectivity between some of the North’s larger cities and economic centres. Two of the key corridors for improvement are Hull to Leeds (and onwards to Manchester) and Hull to Sheffield with proposals being taken through a business case process to develop infrastructure upgrades on the existing alignment to support additional services and faster journey times.

9.5 Green Port Hull

(i) The Siemens Gamesa wind turbine blade manufacturing, assembly and servicing facility on the Alexandra Dock officially opened in December 2016.

9.6 Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

(i) P&O services handle more than a million passengers a year. A regular service is operated by Finnlines between Hull and Helsinki, Hamina and Rauma.

(ii) Hull operates the only passenger service from the Humber Estuary.

9.7 The port is seeing an increase in popularity as a port of call for cruises

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10 Water Management

Policy 37

Flood Defence

1. Development adjacent to flood defences must not reduce their effectiveness, or prevent or hinder their future maintenance or improvement (including set-back). Proposals should include a minimum 8m easement to allow for access to flood defences, ordinary watercourses and main rivers, unless otherwise agreed with the regulatory body.

2. Improvement of the standard of flood defences will be supported. Where possible, development should be designed in such a way that improved flood defences can be incorporated into an enhanced public realm.

3. Development may be required to improve the standard of flood defence infrastructure if required to make the development acceptable (taking into account climate change), and where the improvements required are not already planned and funded by risk management authorities within an appropriate timescale.

Policy 38 Surface Water Storage and Drainage

1. Development of strategic facilities for the storage of water will be supported where they can be shown to improve the flood resilience of the city and are well designed.

2. Development which will reduce the effectiveness of any surface water storage operation or facility will be refused.

3. Localised surface water storage and drainage facilities will be supported.

10.1 The Local Plan emphasises the importance of flood risk within the city and this is reinforced by the fact that the word ‘flood’ occurs 219 times within the plan, which is more than the word ‘planning’ appears. Strategic Priority 10 relates to the climate

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and climate change, together with references to the importance of the city’s flood defences and the importance of keeping them maintained and improved.

10.2 As well as a Water Management chapter which includes policies on flood defences, surface water storage and drainage, sustainable drainage, addressing flood risk in planning applications, groundwater protection and green infrastructure, and the green network. Flood risk is also included in other policies throughout the plan, which cover traveller provision, local distinctiveness, energy efficient design and waterfront.

Policy 39

Sustainable Drainage

1. All development should incorporate sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) unless it has been demonstrated this is not technically or economically feasible. Major development should be accompanied by a Drainage Impact Assessment.

2. The Drainage Impact Assessment should account for the following: a. run-off rates for greenfield sites should not exceed 1.4 litres per second per hectare; b. run-off rates for brownfield sites should not exceed 50% of the current run-off rate; c. the on-site drainage system should be capable of storing water for the 1 in 75 year (1.33% annual probability) rainfall event; d. the site should be capable of storing the water from a 1 in 100 year (1% annual probability) rainfall event;

A 30% allowance should be added to the above requirements to account for climate change and to ensure that the development is safe for its lifetime.

3. The drainage system should be designed so that in the event of the system failing or the tolerances being exceeded, no surface water flooding is caused to habitable buildings on- or off-site.

4. Site layout should have regard to any relative flood risk within the site and any existing features which could support sustainable drainage on-site.

5. Sustainable drainage systems must be designed with regard to Source Protection Zones.

6. Applications should demonstrate how the long term maintenance of the sustainable drainage system will be assured.

10.3 During July 2017, the Hull and Haltemprice Living with Water partnership became established. This partnership consists of Hull City and the East Riding of Yorkshire Councils, the Environment Agency and Yorkshire Water. The partners

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work together on a fresh approach to addressing flood risk, making use of more sustainable solutions, whilst working in harmony with the environment and providing wider benefits to the local community and economy. This includes access to green space, improved air quality and other biodiversity benefits. During the year a community charrette in September 2017 and community engagement activities commenced.

10.4 The Living with Water Partnership was successful in confirming Hull as one of five international water resilient cities.

10.5 The Flood Risk Team have also established a voluntary group of flood wardens in Sutton.

Figure 31: Mouth of the River Hull and C4Di

11 Open space and Natural Environmental

Policy 44 Biodiversity and Wildlife Policies Map 1. Wildlife designations within the city boundary are shown on the Policies Map. This includes the Humber Estuary International Site (Ramsar, SPA, SAC and SSSI), Local Nature Reserves (LNR), and sites likely to qualify as Local Wildlife Sites (LWS). Allocations within the Kingswood area are made within the Kingswood Area Action Plan. European sites (Ramsar, SPA, SAC) 2. Development that may affect an existing or proposed European or Ramsar site should demonstrate through a Habitats Regulations Assessment that any impact will be acceptable. This will need to consider the impact of the scheme both on its own and in combination with other schemes that already have planning permission. Development will not be permitted if it is likely to result in a significant adverse impact unless there is an imperative reason of over-riding public interest. National sites (SSSI) 3. Natural England will be consulted on proposals for development that are likely to have an effect on a SSSI. Development that will have a negative effect will not normally be permitted, except where the benefits of development substantially outweigh both the impact on the site and any broader impacts on the wider network

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of National Sites. In such cases, compensation for the harm will be required. Local sites (LNR, LWS) 4. Development resulting in the loss or significant harm to a Local Wildlife Site or Local Nature Reserve will only be permitted if it can be clearly demonstrated there is a strong need for the development, and that there are no other appropriate locations for the development. Where loss or harm cannot be prevented or adequately mitigated, as a last resort, appropriate compensation for the loss/ harm must be agreed. 5. Until formally reviewed, an open space site will be afforded the same level of protection as a Local Wildlife Site if it meets the Council's LWS selection criteria. Protected species 6. Development adversely affecting a species protected by legislation will not be allowed. Promoting biodiversity improvements 7. Development should seek to achieve a net gain in biodiversity habitat commensurate with the scale of the development, and schemes will be supported where they: a. Conserve, restore, enhance or re-create biodiversity interests, particularly national Priority Habitats and Species and locally important habitat and species identified in the Hull Biodiversity Action Plan. b. Safeguard, enhance, create and connect identified habitat networks in order to: i. protect, strengthen and reduce fragmentation of habitats; ii. create a coherent ecological network that is resilient to current and future pressures; iii. conserve and increase populations of species; and iv. promote and enhance green infrastructure.

Hull has one priority habitat and 11 priority species or groups, as listed in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP). The priority habitat, the Humber Estuarine Saltmarsh and Mudflats, is part of the much larger Estuary Habitat Action Plan (HAP).

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11.1 The Local Plan (2016-2032) identifies Hulls open spaces and natural environment provide significant ‘public value’ which can be improved by enhancing existing or developing new play, green and open spaces. This is outlined by the ‘Open Space Strategy’ 2017. Any open space losses are compensated for with gains in other areas of the city to ensure that Hulls’ open spaces are either protected or improved when considering new developments.

11.2 Parks and Open Spaces are updated via the ‘Active Places’ National database which is hosted by ‘Sports England’ who hold all the records on all the sports recreational facilities in the city. There is also a new physical activity strategy being developed called ‘Towards an Active Hull’ 2018-2028 to ensure that open spaces are utilised and multifunctioning for local communities. The Local Plan (2016-2032) acknowledges that alternative provision for dog walkers should be considered to help mitigate against the adverse impact on wildlife areas in the city.

11.3 No developments involving the loss of trees were allowed on appeals that were refused under the planning policy. Whereas, as over 200 new trees were planted as part of new developments across the city, reflecting the City Tree Plan, objectives to ensure that Hulls remains rich and diverse in its tree heritage.

Policy 45 Trees Residential and commercial development and new trees 1. Three new trees of native species and local provenance will be required to be planted for each new dwelling (this excludes conversions and changes of use). A presumption that the trees will be planted as part of the development rather than off- site will apply when appropriate. The planting of new trees will be encouraged in new commercial development in appropriate places or within landscaping schemes wherever possible. Tree protection and replacement 2. Hull City Council will make Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) when necessary,

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in order to protect specific trees, groups of trees, or woodlands, in the interests of amenity and biodiversity. 3. The Council will not grant permission for the loss of or damage to a tree, group of trees or areas of woodland of significant amenity, biodiversity or historic value unless there is deemed to be an immediate hazard to public safety. 4. Trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders should be retained whenever possible, unless: a. They are dead, dying, diseased, or represent a hazard to public safety; or b. The Council's arboricultural officer deems the felling to be acceptable with regards to the Council's policy on urban forestry and tree management; or c. The benefit of the proposed development outweighs the benefit of their retention.

5. If felling is deemed acceptable by parts (3) or (4), then the planting of two replacement trees in an appropriate location will be required.

12 Environmental Quality

Policy 49

Noise Pollution

1. Development which would site noise sensitive receptors in proximity to noisy uses or areas should demonstrate that there would be an acceptable level of amenity for end users. Where this has not been demonstrated, development will not be allowed.

2. Development of noisy uses should demonstrate that adverse impacts of noise can be mitigated and that there would be an acceptable impact on the amenity of surrounding land uses, including the Humber Estuary International Site.

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12.1 Atmospheric /Noise and Light pollution- there are no records of applications allowed or refused under this policy. The matter will be monitored for future AMR’s and the policy will be expanded on within a Supplementary Planning Document.

Policy 48 Land Affected by Contamination 1. Development which: a. involves the development of land known or suspected to be contaminated; and/or b. would have a vulnerable end user; and/or c. could create a new pathway between a contamination source and a vulnerable receptor (including local, national and internationally designated wildlife sites and the groundwater aquifer) must be accompanied by an appropriate contamination assessment. Development will be supported where it has been demonstrated that appropriate mitigation can be carried out and will have conditions attached to require the appropriate works to be carried out.

12.2 Land affected by contamination- there are no records of any applications allowed or refused in respect of this policy. This area of policy will be monitored for future AMR’s and the policy will be expanded on within a supporting Supplementary planning Document.

13. Policy 51 Hazardous Substances Consent 1. Permission for Hazardous Substances Consent will be granted where it has been demonstrated that the level of risk to the surrounding community and environment is within acceptable limits and that the benefits from the use of the site outweigh that level of risk. 2. Development in proximity to a site with a Hazardous Substances Consent must demonstrate that regard has been had to the presence of the Hazardous Substances Consent and the design/ layout amended accordingly and that the benefits of the development outweigh the level of residual risk.

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12.3 No Hazardous Substances applications were received.

13 Infrastructure and Delivery

Policy 52 Infrastructure and Delivery

1. To ensure the delivery of infrastructure requirements, and to ensure the strategic and sustainability objectives of the Plan are met, the Council will: a. Support the provision of appropriate new infrastructure, including to mitigate and adapt to climate change, working with partner organisations and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council where necessary, to deliver the priorities of the Local Plan. b. Support measures to protect, enhance or improve access to existing facilities, services and amenities that contribute to business needs, quality of life of residents, and visitor requirements, including access to information and communication technologies. c. Facilitate the timely provision of additional facilities, services and infrastructure to meet identified needs, d. e. f. whether arising from new development or existing community need, including those of the emergency services and utilities, in locations that are appropriate and accessible. g. Seek additional infrastructure funding from European, national and local funding sources to enable development to come forward.

2. To facilitate the delivery of identified place-shaping infrastructure requirements in the city, new development will be expected to contribute through the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations, or successor regulations or guidance.

3. S106 Planning Obligations will be required where they directly relate to the nature and potential impact of development, taking account of material considerations, including viability of housing development.

4. The timing of provision of infrastructure and facilities will be carefully considered in order to ensure that appropriate provision is in place before development is occupied. An Infrastructure Delivery Programme will guide how infrastructure will be funded and over what time frames it will be delivered.

13.1 Planning obligations through s106 funding provision have been sought in a number of cases across the city. Since April 2017 and up to March 2018, over 35

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planning obligations (mainly in the form of unilateral undertakings or UU’s) have been signed. The use of UU’s has been taken forward in speeding up the consenting process, as planning consents do not become effective until the legal agreement is signed.

13.2 These obligations amount to an estimated £775K, should these schemes come to fruition. This funding will be used to improve existing urban greenspaces and play spaces, usually within the locality (1km) from where the fund is sourced.

13.3 The total available funds from s106 at April 2018 amounted to £1.7m in addition to £2.5m allocated by Area Committee’s to projects. More details are provided below in terms of split by Area Committee and wards. A further £3.6m was also secured to improve primary school provision at Broadacre School (Kingswood) arising from the development of Council owned land on Wawne Road.

13.4 Planning obligations have been used to fund local open space improvements. Funding has been used for the following recently completed projects through 2017/18:

• West Park skate plaza – funds from Hawthorne Avenue and Amy Johnson schemes • Gleneagles Park – funds from the Princes Royal housing scheme • Western Gailes Way – also to be funded from s106 funding obtained from the Princes Royal scheme • Hove Road, Gower Park and Wymersley Road Park – new play equipment installed • Costello tennis courts – funds from housing west of Calvert Lane

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Page 110 of 116 APPENDIX 2 CITY CENTRE STRATEGIC SITES

SITE DESCRIPTION LOCAL PLAN ALLOCATION CURRENT SITUATION

Albion Square and Kingston Site bounded by Albion Street, Mixed use allocation. The area An outline planning application House Bond Street, Storey Street and excluding Kingston House is for mixed use development Jameson Street. Currently a allocated as within the Primary including retail, indoor ice Council owned surface car Shopping Area. arena leisure use, office, park on the northern part of the dwellings, and a multi-storey site and includes vacant former car park is currently pending BHS and Edwin Davis consideration and is likely to buildings. be reported to the planning Kingston House former office committee in the new year buildings on east side of Bond Street, now known as K2. Kingston House has undergone significant refurbishment including new windows and internal changes. Numerous prior approval and planning applications have been approved which includes new apartments, a gym, yoga, studio, café, offices and restaurants. Blackfriargate Vacant site between Humber Mixed use Planning permission for use of Street and Blackfriargate. the site on a temporary 2 yr Former Bonus Electrical site basis as long/short stay car now cleared. park granted August 2018. Pre-application discussions with planning officers over the redevelopment of the site on-

Page 111 of 116 going. Portside Land south of the Marina Mixed use No planning permission. formerly occupied by Pepis and Portside restaurant/bars. Buildings now cleared and some landscaping of the site carried out. Humber Quays (west) Vacant site Housing No planning permission Osborne Street / Myton Street Site bounded by Osborne St to Mixed use including retail, The Bonus Arena, a mixed use the north and Myton St to the hotel, and other main town performance and west. Extends to Castle Street centre uses, as well as entertainment venue and and includes the Venue residential. conferencing facility, and a currently under construction replacement multi-storey car and the Listed Earl de Grey park were completed and and Castle Buildings. opened in August 2018.

The Council are working with landowners to deliver new hotel and retail, to include Castle Buildings and Earl de Grey PH, both Grade II listed buildings, in part to support the conferencing function of the Bonus Arena. Within the masterplan submitted in support of the Bonus Arena application also shows a westwards extension of Princes Quay to abut the Arena, and accommodate additional retail space, creating a public square between the

Page 112 of 116 three elements. The owners of Princes Quay are looking longer term to redevelop Myton Retail Park for an improved retail offer. East Bank River Hull Vacant strip of land running Residential-led mixed use The former Clarence Mills site along the east side of the River including leisure, office, or has been purchased by the Hull from the A63 flyover to hotel. Council, and the planning Clarence Street. appeal submitted by the former owner has been withdrawn. The previous permission has lapsed. Working with remaining land owners to try and facilitate a mixed use housing-led redevelopment. Various funding bids being made in order to help facilitate the likely heavy infrastructure requirements for the site. Flood defence works have been funded and are due to commence in May 2019. High Street / Dock Office Row Various parcels of land and Housing Previous planning permission buildings east side of High for 64 apartments on the land Street, north of Alfred Gelder north of Alfred Gelder St now Street. Includes Central dry expired. Further permission for dock 4 houses and 10 flats on northern portion of that site refused October 2018.

Permission for 33 apartments on land and buildings to the

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Permission for 64 flats adjoining Central Dry Dock implemented but not progressed to date.

River Hull defence works along this stretch due to commence Summer 2019. High Street II Vacant site (former John Good Housing The site has recently been sold site) to a developer. Wincolmlee Site east side of Wincolmlee Housing Previous temporary permission north of Freetown Way, for use as car park expired and alongside River Hull. Currently use ceased. vacant land. No current permission for redevelopment. A material start was made on a previous permission for 104 student accommodation, but never progressed further. Colonial Street Land between Colonial Street Housing Southern half currently and Spring Street. Formerly occupied by a car park – occupied by Spring Street planning permission granted Theatre. January 2016. Anlaby Road / Park Street Vacant land north side of Housing Outline permission for mixed Anlaby Road, east of Park use residential, hotel, health Street. and fitness, and restaurant lapsed.

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