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Amr 2011(Pdf) [827 ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 2011 BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL Contents Executive Summary 2 1. Introduction 4 Context 4 Structure 4 Profile of the Borough 5 2. Progress towards the Local Development Framework 6 3. Monitoring Key Objectives 8 4. Housing 9 Ensure a sufficient supply of new dwellings 9 Ensure where possible new dwellings are built on Previously Developed Land 15 Ensure new developments are built at an appropriate density 16 Ensure a balanced mix of dwellings 17 Ensure a sufficient supply of affordable housing 20 Ensure new dwellings are built in suitable locations and local services as accessible 22 Ensure sufficient provision is made for gypsies and travellers 24 Ensure new dwellings are of a high standard of design 26 5. Economic Issues and Development 29 Ensure a sufficient supply of employment land 29 Ensure sufficient retail and leisure provision 33 Ensure rural businesses are supported 35 6. Natural Environment and Resources 37 Ensure development is appropriate located in relation to flood risk 37 Ensure that development does not adversely impact on protected species and sites 38 Ensure that renewable energy schemes are supported where appropriate 39 7. Infrastructure 41 Ensure the retention of Essential Services 41 Ensure that Section 106 contributions are secured in parallel with new development 42 8. Conclusion 44 Glossary Appendix 1: Projected rates of housing development on a site by site basis 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is the 2011 Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for Basingstoke and Deane which monitors the period 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011. Key Findings: A summary of the headline outcomes of the 2010/11 AMR are outlined below: Housing . The net number of dwellings completed in the period was 805, 758 new dwellings were completed on large sites (sites of 10 or more units) with 47 units completed on small sites. 53% of gross completions (new and converted dwellings) were built on previously developed land. 701 of the 805 net new completed dwellings were market dwellings. Of these 11% were 1 bedroom units, 43% were 2 bedroom units, 28% were 3 bedroom units, whilst 4/5 bedroom units accounted for 19% of total market completions1. There was a gross total of 212 new affordable housing completions in 2010/2011 (net gain of 104 units). This figure includes the loss of 108 units as part of the Faroe/Maldive Close regeneration scheme, which is only partially complete at this stage. Of these affordable homes completed, 26% were 3 or 4 bed units. Whilst there is no longer a national target to deliver residential development at an average density, Planning Policy Statement 3: Housing continues to seek to ensure that new development makes efficient use of land. During the monitoring year, 90% of new dwellings were built at a density equal to or above 30 dwellings per hectare. There was a significant drop in the number of planning applications received for the subdivision of dwellings, with only 2 received during the monitoring period; of these only 1 was granted planning permission. 735 (91.3%) of net gains on large and small sites were built within Settlement Policy Boundaries (SPBs), whilst 70 (8.7%) were outside, an increase of 8.1% on the previous monitoring period. On average 85% of net housing gains during 2010/11 were within 30 minutes of key local services by public transport. There were 3 applications for gypsy, traveller or show-people sites. Of these, 1 was approved, and 2 were refused. The approval granted the variation of a personal occupancy condition to allow the site to be occupied by gypsies and travellers as defined in paragraph 15 of ODPM Circular 01/2006. 1 Percentages do not add up to 100% due to housing mix not being stipulated for 23 units which were lost/demolished. 2 . 68% of completed dwellings scored ‘Good’ or ‘Average’ when assessed through the ‘Building for Life’ criteria . Economic Issues and Development . The total amount of additional floorspace for employment uses (B Class Uses) for 2010/11 was 7,052 m2, compared with 7,628 m2 for 2009/10. The total employment land available for development within Employment Areas allocated in the Local Plan and sites outside those areas with planning permission for employment uses is 51.12 ha for 2010/11, compared with 54.46ha for 2009/10. A total of 6,156m2 was completed for retail and leisure development during the monitoring period largely comprising of extensions to the Sainsbury stores at Tadley and Wallop Drive, Basingstoke. Natural Environment and Resources . The condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) wholly within the borough’s administrative area continues to remain unchanged from the 2009/10 monitoring period, with 97.5% in a favourable or unfavourable but recovering condition. There were 9 planning applications for renewable energy schemes during the monitoring period, of which 5 applications were granted planning permission. There was a loss of 1 essential service (a public house in Turgis Green) during the monitoring period. Infrastructure . The council received a net amount of approximately £2.7 million in Section 106 developer contributions during 2010/11. 3 1. INTRODUCTION Context 1.1 This is the eighth Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and covers the period from April 2010 to March 2011. 1.2 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires Local Planning Authorities to produce an AMR as a means of examining both the effectiveness of the policies set out in the Adopted Local Plan and the implementation of the Local Development Scheme (LDS). 1.3 The AMR is based on the following objectives: . To review progress on the production of Local Development Documents (LDDs) . To assess the extent to which the objectives of Adopted policies are being met. To explain why any policies are not achieving their original purpose and what measures are being taken to ensure they do, including the amendment or replacement of policies. 1.4 The AMR is an invaluable part of the evidence base upon which Local Development Documents are based and will be used to inform the preparation of future planning documents, including the emerging Core Strategy. Structure 1.5 This report monitors progress against a set of objectives, relating to the following areas: housing, economic issues and development, natural environment and resources. These areas are based on the objectives of the Basingstoke and Deane Adopted Local Plan (1996-2011). 1.6 The AMR assesses how effective the policies in the Local Plan are in achieving these objectives and how they are contributing to the aims of the Basingstoke and Deane Community Strategy (2006-16). The shared “Vision for Basingstoke and Deane to 2026” was developed following engagement with residents, stakeholders and members and was approved by Full Council on 6 April 2010. The shared vision sets out the priorities and ambitions for the borough and will help to inform the preparation of the Core Strategy. A review of the Sustainable Community Strategy took place in 2011, following engagement with partners and input from the community; this was endorsed by Cabinet in September 2011. However, in the future, there will no longer be a requirement to prepare these documents, as a result of the intention to replace PPS12: Local Spatial Planning, with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). 1.7 Previously, the Government has required the submission of an Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) to the Secretary of State by 31 December every year. However in July 2010, the Government abolished Government Offices for the Regions, in future there will no longer be a requirement to submit the AMR to the government, however until the draft National Planning Policy 4 Framework is enacted, the requirement to submit the AMR to the government will remain as set out in Planning Policy Statement 12: Local Spatial Planning. 1.8 Targets have been identified for each of the objectives to allow quantifiable assessments to be made on the relative success or otherwise of the policy. The Council was previously required to monitor National Core Output Indicators, however, these were rescinded by the Government on 1 April 2011. Subsequently, the Council now monitors its performance using an agreed Balanced Scorecard approach which will monitor a set of key indicators which are based on achieving the outcomes set out in the Council Plan as well as progress towards the LDF. The AMR is based around the Balanced Scorecard and also guidance set out in Planning Policy Statement 12: ‘Creating Strong Safe and Prosperous Communities through Local Spatial Planning’ which outlines what an AMR should include. 1.9 For each objective, key findings enable comparisons to be made with previous AMRs where possible. This should enable any particular issues to be identified through the AMR process and subsequently considered as part of the preparation of the LDF. Profile of the Borough 1.10 An overview of the borough’s economic, social and environmental characteristics is available through the Council’s research and information for the ‘Profile of the Borough’ which is updated periodically. The latest facts and figures are available on the borough’s website at: http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/browse/council-and-democracy/statistics-and- census-information/profile/ Key Contextual Characteristics of Basingstoke and Deane 1.11 In summary, Basingstoke and Deane covers an area of 245 square miles, comprising the town of Basingstoke and extensive areas of predominantly rural land. Basingstoke is by far the largest settlement in the borough. There are also a number of small towns and larger villages including Tadley, Kingsclere, Whitchurch, Overton, Bramley and Oakley. Population 1.12 The latest official estimate of the borough’s population is currently approximately 165,1002, having grown by 8% since 2001.
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