London Borough of Hounslow Local Plan Draft

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Lead Member for Planning and Regeneration, and Housing

Hounslow is a borough of opportunities which is changing of opportunities which is Hounslow is a borough interests these changes are in the best fast. To make sure local plan we need to make sure that the of our residents Foreword The Local Plan is the most important planning policy docu the most important planning policy The Local Plan is and local service providers We want residents, businesses is shaped. It is impor to be central to how the Local Plan ning system can respond positively to change; promotes respond positively to change; promotes ning system can what and regeneration; protects high quality development we value the most, and makes sure local communities our and infrastructure in place to make have the services in the long term. communities sustainable the development of the ment as it sets out our vision for and we want to hear what borough over the next 15 years, how we guide future you think. It includes options for sure that we have the development, and how we make and leisure facilities homes, jobs, schools, shops, services It also includes conserva we need to make life enjoyable. and the local tion of our natural and built environments, of Hounslow so distinctiveness that makes the districts unique. investment in Houn tant that we all benefit from future bring. This latest consulta slow and the prosperity this will into our previous Core tion has been shaped by your input by the Local Plan) Strategy consultations (now replaced to take part and make and we encourage you to continue your views known. CHISWICK Contents

1 Introduction 06 4 Promoting economic development 117

Introduction 08 Promoting office growth and development 121 Policy context 10 Maintaining the borough’s industrial land supply 122 History of Hounslow 12 Hotels 124 Borough overview 14 Enhacing local skills 125 Key challenges 18 Areas for regeneration 126

2 Spatial Strategy 20 5 Delivering sustainable communities 128 Proposed local vision 22 Housing growth 131 Proposed spatial strategy 24 Housing affordability 132 Key diagram 29 Housing size 134 Objectives 30 Housing density 135 Districts of Hounslow & site allocations 34 Housing design standards 136 Residential conversions, extensions, alterations 137 Garden land 139 3 Supporting our town centres 104 Housing to meet specific housing need 140 Gypsy and traveller provision 141 Hounslow town centre 107 Houses in multiple occupation, hostels and 142 Brentford town centre 108 temporary accommodation Feltham town centre 109 Student accommodation 143 Chiswick town centre 110 Town centre designations 111 Retail growth 113 Diversification of town centres 115 Public realm 116 Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

4 Hounslow | Local Plan 5 188 202 218 190 192 195 197 198 200 201 205 208 213 215 220 TBA Climate change and Carbon Reduction Climate change and Construction Sustainable Design Water Management Flood risk and Surface Management Sustainable Waste Pollution Hazardous Substances Contamination and Minerals Strategic Transport Connections Sustainable Local Transport Network Heathrow Airport Telecommunications Infrastructure delivery schedule Glossary of terms quality ironmental Ensuring env ivity Enhancing connect Appendices 9 10 155 159 161 163 165 167 168 174 175 176 177 179 181 182 183 146 148 149 150 151 152 144 153 172

infrastructure Maximising green and blue Delivering community infrastructure local character ing and enhancing Protect

Protecting social and community facilities Protecting social and community Delivering community infrastructure Places Educational Facilities and School Health and well being Leisure and Cultural Facilities Outdoor Spaces for Play Multi-use Community Facilities Local Shopping Provision Green Belt and Metropolitan Open Land Green Belt and Metropolitan Open Open Space Active uses of open space Green Grid, Corridors and Chains Biodiversity Trees Blue Ribbon Network Design quality Amenity and function Public realm Tall buildings Heritage assets Hoardings and structures Advertisement Panels, 7 8 6 Contents Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

000 Hounslow | Local Plan 01 INTRODUCTION 000 introduction

The Local Plan is a local development plan docu- The key elements of the development strategy process ment that will set out the council’s proposals for put forward in the ‘Policy Options’ are: the future development of the borough over the Hounslow’s new Local Plan will replace all of the next 15 years through a suite of new planning poli- policies and proposals in the existing local devel- • Allocating development sites for delivery of cies. All local authorities are required to prepare opment plan currently made up of the Brentford 7,800 new homes primarily within the Hounslow a Local Plan with the objective of contributing to Area Action Plan (2009), the Employment De- and Brentford areas. the achievement of sustainable development, velopment Plan Document (2008) and the saved addressing the spatial implications of economic, • Securing the regeneration of Hounslow and policies in the Unitary Development Plan (2007) social and environmental change. Brentford town centres to deliver new retail and together with supporting Supplementary Planning leisure facilities. Documents and/ or Guidance. The Local Plan process also replaces the previous local development • Promoting new employment growth in desig- plan terminology of Local Development Frame- nated areas through the provision of 200,000 sq m works led by a Core Strategy which the council of additional office floorspace. had previously been preparing. • Seeking major transport infrastructure to improve public transport access to the Golden Mile The Policy Options for the Local Plan is the first as one of the borough’s strategic employment stage in the preparation of the council’s new Local locations. Plan. However, the council has used feedback • Opposing further expansion of runway or termi- received through two earlier consultations on its nal capacity at Heathrow Airport then emerging Core Strategy (a predecessor to the Local Plan) to inform the development of the • Supporting the development of a new stadium options where possible. There are also options for Brentford Football Club at Lionel Road. presented for new policy areas which haven’t • Promoting the redevelopment of Feltham Are- previously been consulted on – most notably pro- nas as a sporting and recreation hub posed development site allocations and develop- • Supporting the restoration and enhancement of ment management policies. Boston Manor and Gunnersbury as major heritage and open space assets. Following the Policy Options consultation, there • Allocating sites for the expansion of schools in will be one further public consultation on a draft Feltham, Hounslow and Brentford to accommo- Local Plan, also known as the ‘proposed submis- date the increase in pupil numbers. sion’ Local Plan. Following this consultation, the Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local Local Plan will then be submitted for an independ- 8 Hounslow | Local Plan 9 - - oct 2014 ion examinat june 2014 submission 020 8583 5202 ion public consultat The Policy Options and accompanying Sustainabil The Policy Options published for public consultation ity Appraisal are from 14th June to 26th July for a six week period 2013. council’s webpage to view the Please consult the respond using our online ques document and to tionnaire: www.hounslow.gov.uk/consultation Planning Policy Alternatively, please contact the Team using the details below: Email: [email protected] Tel: Web: www.hounslow.gov.uk/localplan - - - - Feb-march 2014 proposed submission y 2013 -jul june y appraisal inabilit susta subject to a number of statutory The Local Plan is including Sustainability Ap impact assessments, Strategic Environmental As praisal (incorporating Regulations Assessment. sessment) and Habitats presented in the consultation Each of the options on been assessed for their impact document have and environment and the economy, community for their impact against sus have been appraised appraisal tainability objectives. This sustainability of reason process has enabled the assessment a comparison able alternatives options including Appraisal of their likely impacts. The Sustainability the Policy is published as a document alongside Options document for consultation. timetable policy options - - - -

bling the delivery of sustainable development in bling the delivery of sustainable NPPF. There accordance with the policies in the in London to is also a requirement for Local Plans London Plan. be in general conformity with the ent examination. The examining Inspector will ent examination. the Local Plan has been prepared assess whether legal and procedural require in accordance with • The plan has been positively prepared based on positively prepared based on • The plan has been the objectively a strategy which seeks to meet require assessed development and infrastructure ments, and whether it is ‘sound’ with reference to it is ‘sound’ with reference ments, and whether the following tests: to do so and ments, and whether it is reasonable develop consistent with achieving sustainable ment. appropriate • The plan is justified as the most the reasonable strategy when considered against evidence. alternatives, and based on proportionate deliverable over • The plan is effective in that it is working on the plan period and based on joint cross boundary strategic priorities. policy, ena • The plan is consistent with national ion introduct Policy context

The starting point for developing policy options for national planning policy framework authorities, public, voluntary and private sector the Local Plan is to address the requirements set organisations. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) out in national and regional planning policy guid- sets out the government’s planning policies for • Indicate broad locations for strategic develop- ance. Policy options for the Local Plan are only England and how these are expected to be ap- ment of a key diagram and land-use designations provided where the opportunity for proposing rea- plied. The NPPF must be taken into account in the on a policies map. sonable alternatives to national and regional policy preparation of Local Plans. exist in order to meet local objectives or respond • Allocate sites to promote development. to local distinctiveness. Where an issue is ad- The core principle of the NPPF is a presumption in • Identify area where it may be necessary to limit equately addressed and no alternative options are favour of sustainable development, which should freedom to change the use of buildings available, the policy options indicate that national be seen as a golden thread running through plan or regional policy will apply. • Identify land where development would be making. Sustainable development is defined inappropriate, for instance for its environmental or positively seeking to meet the needs of the bor- historic significance. ough unless the adverse impacts would outweigh the benefits, or the NPPF indicates development • Contain a clear strategy for enhancing the natu- should be restricted. It is the role of the plan- ral, built and historic environment. ning system to balance the three dimensions of sustainable development - economic, social and More generally, the NPPF sets out guidance in re- environmental – to ensure that new development lation to key planning principles including building has a beneficial impact on the local economy, a strong economy; ensuring the vitality of town environment and people’s quality of life, and to centres; promoting sustainable transport; deliver- mitigate or protect the area from significant ad- ing a wide choice of affordable homes; good de- verse impacts. sign; promoting healthy communities; protecting open space and the built environment; conserving The NPPF requires that Local Plans: the historic environment; and meeting the chal- lenge of climate change. The policies in the Local • Plan positively for the development and infra- Plan must be consistent with the principles and structure required in the area. policies set out in the NPPF and address all of the • Cover a 15-year timeframe, taking account of Local Plan preparation requirements. longer term requirements. • Be based on co-operation with neighbouring Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

10 Hounslow | Local Plan 11 modate significant new housing and employment new housing and employment modate significant growth. - - - chy identifying Hounslow as Metropolitan centre, as Metropolitan centre, chy identifying Hounslow Centre and Brentford and Chiswick as a Major centres. Feltham as District principles in relation to mini • Sets out detailed emissions and sustainable mising carbon dioxide design and construction. expansion of • Strongly opposes any further in the Heathrow Airport involving an increase number of aircraft movements. standards • Sets out maximum car parking Green • Continuing the protection of Metropolitan Belt and Metropolitan Open Land. Opportunity Area • Identification of the Heathrow area to accom (shared with LB Hillingdon) as an cant Industrial Locations borough’s town centre hierar • Establishes the ------

london plan egy produced by the Mayor of London setting the the Mayor of London setting the egy produced by development in London over the strategic plan for The Local Plan is required to be next 20-25 years. with the London Plan. The in general conformity part of the statutory develop London Plan is also borough and has to be taken in ment plan for the of planning applica account in the determination and intermediate rate targets for affordable rented housing. • Identify and protect Strategic and Locally Signifi • A minimum housing delivery target of 470 ad • A minimum housing delivery target The London Plan is the Spatial Development Strat The London Plan number of The London Plan sets out a significant Plan preparation requirements in relation to Local development of which must be addressed in the establishes a the policy options. The Mayor also key policy areas strategic approach in relation to policy options leaving limited scope for alternative set out at the local level. Key policy requirements Hounslow and the in the London Plan in relation to emerging Local Plan include: tions. the plan ditional homes per annum throughout period. including sepa • Set an affordable housing target, t x y conte ic Pol A brief history of Hounslow

1150 1150 1150 1211 1415 1400s 1570 1623 1713 1727 River Brent is Chiswick Eyot St Mary the Holy Trinity Syon Monastery Gunnersbury Osterley Boston Manor Hogarth Chiswick forded Virgin Church Priory founded founded Manor Manor House House House

Roman Saxon Medieval Middle ages Tudor & Renaissance Georgian

The Romans established an impor- The historic hundred of Isleworth The Tudor and Renaissance period Georgian architecture - tant trade route (now London Rd) (part of the County of Middlesex) saw notable changes, as the area Chiswick House and large Georgian through the area linking Londinium contained a number of important, was desirable, being upriver (clean townhouses for wealthy scholars with the Roman town of Silchester. distinct settlements; Chiswick, water) and upwind (clean air) meant (e.g. Chiswick Mall) The Saxon period left a large legacy Brentford, Turnham Green, Isleworth Estates and Manor Houses were Growth during this period was for the area, with many of its place and SIan. Large expanses were rural/ beginning to be built for wealthy centred in and around existing vil- names being from that period. This semi-rural, and settlements were merchants and bankers, such as Os- lages and towns, and along the main includes a settlement at Chiswick clustered around and along routes terley Park and Boson Manor House. roads as the coach service industry eyot, at Brentford where the River and parish churches. They relied The sizeable Hounslow Heath (4,000 grew and prospered. Often, this was Brent meets the Thames, around upon trade, from people going to fro acres) were hunting grounds for the just houses with fields and market Syon by the banks of the River, cer- City of London and Westminster. Royal family along with being home gardens directly behind. The Grand emonial site at Osterley, burial site Apart from the Heath and marshy to water powered gunpower mills Junction Canal significantly altered at Cranford and at Mayfield Farm, Spring Grove the area was good and bandits. the landscape, with boats bringing in East Bedfont. quality agricultural land. coal and slate Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

12 Hounslow | Local Plan 13 - - 2012 Public realm realm Public Late Twentieth century Twentieth Late The growth and prosperity of Lon don has gone hand in hand with regeneration projects. Conservation movement Purpose built, high density, modern par apartment blocks are being built ticuarly in and around town centre locations. Increased desire for tall buildings GSK Global GSK Headquarters opened 2002 - Brentford Towers Towers Brentford 1970 Postwar period Postwar forced concrete were employed in forced concrete were employed new council estates which replaced older pieces of townscape. - End of Middlesex as a county - crea tion of LB of Hounslow in 1965 Need for bigger roads catering for increase in vehicle traffic - GWR extended in 1950’s and M4 opened in 1965 Push for de-densification and ‘slum’ Push for de-densification and ‘slum’ with clearance after the war, aligned health movement and NHS. Advances in construction - mass construction techniques and rein - Interwar period Golden Mile Art Deco buildings Age of the automobile - construction Age of the automobile - construction of the Great West Road as a bypass to Brentford. The growth of suburbia and home ownership allowed by the increasing availability of the car. Ribbon de velopment along and off the GWR, velopment along and off the GWR, with the low density, semi-detached a home proving a popular type for new commuter generation. Houses laid out on large plots in closes and and cul-de-sacs, with wide windows, large front and back gardens (Garden City influenced) 1838 ounslow of H y - - 1875 Bedford Park Park Bedford construction Victorian / Edwardian Victorian

1838 Western Great Railway Rapid urbanisation transformed the Rapid urbanisation transformed par area during the Victorian period, These settlements, especially Hounslow suffered a massive loss of trade when the Great Western Railway was built in 1841 to Bristol, reducing the amount of horse and Road coach traffic along the London to nothing by 1847. the ticularly towards the later half of the 19th century. Railways arrive to area with the and later on the under ground network in the early 1880’s. istor ef h br i A Borough overview

Geographically situated in outer West London, and Cranford. Each of these localities has its own Hounslow is a large borough covering approxi- character and attractions reflecting their different The latest house price data (Oct to Dec 2012) mately 22 square miles. Stretching from Chiswick history and functions. shows the average housing price for the borough in the east to the boundaries of Heathrow Airport is £352,106. This ranks the borough 20th in in the west, the transition from the urban environ- The borough is currently home to over 255,000 London in terms of average, and is over £100,000 ment of the suburbs to the semi-rural environment people and is expected to grow by a further higher than the UK average of £238,293. Conse- of the urban fringe takes place within Hounslow. 30,000 to 280,000 by 2030. The people are quently, many of the newly forming households Taken as a transect the borough is more urban, diverse, from many backgrounds, ages, abilities will find it difficult to access the housing market. dense and compact in the east around Chiswick and faiths, but they share great ambitions for our The 2011 census identifies approximately 85% and Brentford changing to a more suburban, lower borough and its future. By 2030, a quarter of the is privately owned with the remainder provided density look and feel as you move westwards to- population will be under the age of 18 and nearly by the council or Register Providers – previously wards Feltham and Hanworth. The borough also 15% will be over the age of 65, with 4% over known as Housing Associations. In terms of ten- has a mix commercial and industrial land uses, the age of 80. This will present particular chal- ure, the largest grouping is now the private rented and is interlaced with several waterways including lenges in terms of community infrastructure and sector which has doubled from 15.4% to 30.2% the River Thames and large areas of open space. particularly education and health provision. The in 10 years. The next largest is the owner occupi- size of households is also projected to decrease ers with a mortgage at 28.5%, which has dropped For many visitors to London, Hounslow is the leading to the 12th highest increase in the country from 42.4% in 2001, followed by those who own gateway to the capital. It is ideally located for in the number of households from 97,000 in 2011 their home outright at 26%. The doubling in the national transport links with easy access to Heath- to 113,000 in 2021 – an annual average increase proportion of private rented housing together with row and motorways linking Central London to the of 1,750 households. This level of anticipated the decline in the number of owner occupiers over south west, Wales, the Midlands and beyond. It is growth is significant above the borough’s average the last ten years also indicates issues of afford- also a borough with a strong heritage represented rate of housing growth over the last eight years of ability as house prices have continued to rise, as by historic landmarks such as Chiswick House and 840 units per annum. well as a change in the character of the residential Syon Park showing the borough’s early development. More recently, Hounslow has grown around London’s developing road and waterway networks with areas such as the A4 Great West Road now functioning as one of London’s strategic employment centres. Communities are focused around the town centres – Chiswick, Hounslow, Brent- ford and Feltham and their suburbs, and the urban villages of Heston, Bedfont, Isleworth, Hanworth Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

14 Hounslow | Local Plan 15 - - - - - nesses linked to the creative industries as well as the creative industries as well as nesses linked to functions. Importantly however, some head office highlights that generally Houn data on commuting do not employ Hounslow resi slow businesses of the people who work in the dents, with 60% the borough. More notably, borough living outside if to identify that large numbers it is also possible jobs in the borough are taken by the high quality Hounslow residents work in in-commuters, while This indicates a need lower paid jobs elsewhere. the skills of the to address the mismatch between oppor resident population and the employment to reduce the tunities within the borough, both and to levels of congestion caused by commuting higher paid enable Hounslow residents to access local jobs. economic pros In terms of the borough’s future in the pects, a high rate of business formation is highly entre borough suggests the economy preneurial. The borough is also identified as being preneurial. The borough is also Index with the top 15% in the UK Competiveness further highlighting its intrinsic competiveness - - - - tors, the borough’s profile is characterised by a tors, the borough’s profile is characterised activities, busi high incidence of transport-related ing age population of 176,000, of which 133,000 ing age population of 176,000, of unemployment are economically active. Overall (Sept 2012) levels are comparatively low at 7.4% of 8.9% and UK compared to the London average sec average of 7.9%.In terms of employments ployers are located. In terms of the prospects of In terms of the prospects of ployers are located. centres more generally, and the borough’s town and regeneration potential has significant growth and Brentford, been identified within Hounslow Chiswick will whilst the approach to Feltham and focus on consolidation and enhancement. within the The total number of employee jobs resident work borough is 143,000, compared to borough’s key employment locations are located locations are located borough’s key employment centres. These include major outside of the town North Feltham Trading Estate, industrial sites at and the Great West Road, and Transport Avenue at Bedfont Lakes, Chiswick Park office locations Road. These areas are also and the Great West of the borough’s major em where the majority - - - - -

In terms of employment hubs, Chiswick is the In terms of employment hubs, Chiswick employment only town centre that acts as a key Chiswick location driven by the edge of centre sq m of high Business Park providing 200,000 with the attrac quality, modern offices, together cant element of Hounslow’s workplace economy, cant element of Hounslow’s workplace It is also an alongside 10,000 smaller businesses. Heathrow air economy heavily influenced by for between port, whose supply chain accounts base. 10‐20% of Hounslow’s economic of good tube tiveness of town centre in terms access, restaurants and cafes, independents Hounslow, shops and large civic open spaces. Metropolitan despite being the borough’s only office stock town centre, has primarily secondary has that together with poor quality amenities proved unattractive to potential employers. This pattern is repeated on a smaller scale in Brentford and Feltham town centres. Consequently the

population as a high proportion of private rented proportion of private rented population as a high to lead to a greater churn in properties is likely Notably, the level of shared the local population. remains low at 1.8% having ownership housing in 2001. increase from 1.5% geography character The borough’s economic of commercial and ised by distinct concentrations in the borough’s town centres industrial activities rail and waterway routes. and along our road, advantages have enabled These intrinsic locational of major interna the borough to attract a number a signifi tional companies that together constitute iew overv Borough Borough overview

linked to its locational advantages. There is also ates significant traffic. Congestion throughout the (there are approximately 471,000 flights per evidence both in the London Office Policy Review day is exacerbated by commuter traffic. There is annum over the borough), road traffic is a major 2012 and the borough’s Employment Land Re- also considerable commercial traffic. New devel- contributor of noise pollution across the borough, view of ongoing demand for the borough’s high opments located away from town centres and London and across the UK. grade office space from multinational corporations good public transport links have also resulted in high growth sectors such as hi-tech, media and in people being increasingly dependent on the The majority of air pollution within London Bor- pharmaceutical companies. Demand from these private car, adding to the congestion of the borough of Hounslow comes from transport sources, companies is expected to continue to be strong to ough’s roads. The places with the best public associated with busy or congested roads includ- 2030. transport accessibility are the four town centres ing the A4, M4, A30 and the use of cars, delivery reflecting their role as local hubs. vehicles and heavy goods vehicles related to Hounslow is ranked 118th most deprived local the close proximity of Heathrow airport. In the authority of 326 in England, based on an average Heathrow Airport immediately to the west of the west of the borough, the level of air pollution is score for 139 small geographical areas in Houn- borough has a significant impact on the economic dominated by the presence of Heathrow airport. slow, each of which has about 1,500 people. Over wellbeing and quality of life of our community. It Hounslow exceeds the nitrogen dioxide levels set half of Hounslow’s population lives within the is currently an important source of employment by the National Air Quality Strategy. Council policy lower half of the national scale of deprivation; and and wealth generation both directly and through aims to reduce the level of specific pollutants, 0.6% of the local population live in an area which its use of the local supply chain – over 11,000 especially those associated with road traffic. The is ranked among the 10% most deprived in Eng- Hounslow residents are employed at the airport. whole borough is now classified as an Air Qual- land, while about 2% live in areas in Hounslow Yet it also causes through its very size, a distor- ity Management Area (AQMA). An AQMA is an ranked in the 10% most deprived in London. The tion of the local economy in favour of a single in- area where one or more air quality objectives are wards of Hanworth and Cranford are the most de- dustry, generates serious congestion on our road not expected to be met unless action is taken to prived wards locally – and along with seven other and rail networks and has a negative environmen- Hounslow wards are in the most deprived half of tal and health impact in the form of noise and air areas in London – while no areas in Hounslow are pollution. The council continues to oppose further considered to be amongst the 10% least deprived expansion at Heathrow as well as seeking further nationally. Hounslow South is the least deprived action to mitigate its negative effects on the local ward in Hounslow. community.

Hounslow, like many other outer London bor- Noise is a problem for many residents in Houn- oughs has developed along key road and rail slow, disrupting conversation or other activity, routes, which now carry heavy volumes of traffic which can increase stress or disturb concentra- to and from central London. Heathrow Airport, tion, rest or sleep. In addition to the noise gener- Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local immediately to the west of Hounslow, also generated from flights in and out of Heathrow airport 16 Hounslow | Local Plan 17 - - - Osterley and Syon – a unique and distinct aspect – a unique and distinct aspect Osterley and Syon which contribute significantly of the borough and and cultural wealth of the to the environmental are 885 buildings both com borough. There which are statutorily listed mercial and domestic as 262 locally listed buildings buildings, as well These buildings have of townscape character. on the townscape of a considerable influence important that any new develop Hounslow. It is and enhances these buildings and ment preserves number of their settings. There are also a small Archaeological scheduled monuments, a dozen assets is regu Priority Areas. The list of heritage the appreciation larly being updated reflecting that new assets being of special interest evolves, with pressure on our uncovered and new demands and protection. heritage landscape requiring additional ------east. There is by far the largest amount of Council far the largest amount of Council east. There is by in the west, which due to its owned open space of the borough and outskirts location on the edge much of the Green Belt desig of London forms of the lowest quality open nation as well. Some west and Heston and Cranford spaces are in the quality spaces located in areas, with the higher and Chiswick Isleworth, Brentford Network is London’s strategic The Blue Ribbon covers the River network of water spaces which lakes, reservoirs Thames, canals, tributary rivers, The and docks alongside smaller waterbodies. is the River main body of water in the borough eastern Thames which runs along the south Other rivers boundary from Isleworth to Chiswick. Crane, Longford in the borough include the River River. Houn River and Duke of Northumberland’s Union Canal which slow also has part of the Grand between Os runs from the north of the borough terley and Boston Manor Park south into Brentford terley and Boston Manor Park south these water where it joins the Thames. All of environ ways are key elements of the borough’s to the ment and make a significant contribution of the area. landscape, ecology and local amenity has a rich In terms of built heritage, the borough 27 con and varied heritage landscape including hectares. The servation areas covering some 994 majority are concentrated in the east of borough, in Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth. These are also the location of the borough’s five Great Estates of Chiswick, Gunnersbury, Boston Manor,

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The quality of the Council owned open spaces is generally quite good across the borough; however there are some notable differences from west to improve air quality. Currently, carbon monoxide, Currently, carbon monoxide, improve air quality. and ozone levels in the borough sulphur monoxide targets, and existing policies do not exceed EU The levels of these pol are seen to be sufficient. in the west of the borough up ers open space west of to Hounslow Heath, which is south the larger open Hounslow Town Centre. Most of Green Belt spaces which do not sit within the Open designation are designated as Metropolitan House and Land; includes Osterley Park, Chiswick Park, Grounds, Dukes Meadows, Gunnersbury to name a few. Boston Manor Park and Syon Park open spaces There are also a number of smaller a valuable role and parks in the borough and play includ in providing for more informal recreation In addition ing dog walking and children’s play. the borough to the recreational open spaces, areas, the also has multiple nature conservation Waterworks most important of which is Kempton in the far south (including the reservoirs), situated a Site of Special of the borough is designated as Area and Scientific Interest, a Special Protection South West a RAMSAR site as part of the wider London Waterbodies designation. iew overv Borough The borough has one of the largest amounts The borough has London. The Green Belt cov of open space in lutants are not considered a priority for local air lutants are not considered in Hounslow. quality management key challenges

town centres housing • The borough has four town centres – with Houn- • The population of the borough will increase by slow as the largest followed by Chiswick, Feltham 12% over the next 20 years amounting to 30,000 and Brentford. Hounslow and Brentford town new residents and an annual average increase of centres have large sites which provide opportuni- 1,749 households to 2021 indicating a significant ties for regeneration. need for additional housing. • There is a need to both increase retail provi- • The affordability of housing is a key local issue sion and diversify the offer in terms of leisure with many newly forming households being priced and cultural activities in Hounslow, Brentford and out of both owner occupation and increasing pri- Feltham town centres, in contrast to Chiswick vate rented housing. where the maintaining the existing level of retail will be key to the town centre’s success. community infrastructure economic development • By 2030 over a quarter of borough’s population will be under 25 and nearly 15% will be over 65. • Hounslow has a strong economy which is ex- • The council has identified the need for mini- pected to grow over the plan period however; this mum of 34 additional forms of entry at secondary growth needs to address the mismatch between school level equating to four or five new second- the skills of the resident population and the high- ary schools and up-to six new primary schools. skilled employment opportunities in the borough. • It is anticipated that there will be increasing • Chiswick is the only town centre performing demand on local health services. A new health well in employment terms, and the majority of the centre will be provided in Heston together with boroughs major employers remain out of centre in improvements throughout the borough to move business clusters on the Great West Road and in towards more community based care. Bedfont Lakes and Chiswick Business Park. • Hounslow has several areas of deprivation, particular within the areas of Hanworth and Cranford. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

18 Hounslow | Local Plan 19 - - • The borough has significant areas of green belt significant areas of green belt • The borough has is Metropolitan Green Belt the majority of which Open Land. Whilst the green belt or Metropolitan a valuable function stopping continues to perform of the land is of relatively poor urban sprawl, much an active appropriate use. quality an not in in the borough is the river • The main waterbody along the south eastern Thames which runs boundary from Chiswick to Isleworth. number of heav • The borough’s is bisected by a act as the main ily congested arterial routes which from the west and access routes to London by car Heathrow airport. are the most • The borough’s four town centres reflecting accessible locations by public transport their role as local service hubs. impact on the • Heathrow airport has a significant of our communi economic and social well-being ties as a significant local employer but also as a ties as a significant local employer quality issues. cause of significant noise and air spaces green and blue transport - - - - -

ceed European Union targets. are at • Large areas in the east of the borough to the River risk of flooding due their proximity Thames. ough residents as result of the aeroplanes landing ough residents as result of the aeroplanes and the conges at and taking off from Heathrow, routes. tion on the borough’s major arterial regularly ex • Air pollution levels in the borough • Noise and air pollution are serious issues for bor • Noise and air pollution are serious • The borough has a rich built heritage including a rich built heritage including • The borough has including Syon Park and several great estates and 27 conservations areas. Chiswick House a 900 statutorily listed buildings • There are nearly as of which have been identified small proportion in need of repair. being at risk and a varied built character chang • The borough has of this wards through the borough, protection priority. local distinctiveness is a key community ing from urban to suburban as you move east ing from urban to

and character heritage built y challenges ke quality environmental Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

20 Hounslow | Local Plan 21 Hounslow | Local Plan 02 spatial strategy 000 proposed local plan vision

The purpose of the Local Plan is to guide the • Create opportunities for families to afford their Place development of the borough over next 15 years. own home together with quality retirement hous- • We will enjoy and maximise use of our built and The development proposed should be delivered ing so that people can live in Hounslow through- natural environment – protecting and enhancing it in a way that prioritises and addresses the key out their lives; • We will live in an attractive, well designed, sus- challenges outlined above. However, as with • Manage the impact of climate change on the tainable borough with good access to infrastruc- other parts of the plan, it is important to highlight local community; ture and services that the proposals in the plan must also be devel- • Develop transport links to increase the use of • We will reduce our impact on the environment oped within the existing framework of national public and active travel options and protect ourselves from its effects and regional policy guidance, together with other borough-level plans and strategies, The Future Borough vision has also been trans- Economy lated into a set of outcomes and those relevant to • We will be better educated and more skilled The first stage in this process is the development the Local Plan are set out below. • We will have more and better local employment of vision, objectives and spatial strategy that to- opportunities for residents of the borough gether make clear the outcomes the Local Plan is • We will be an attractive borough in which to seeking to achieve, and how this will delivered on invest and do business the ground. Ambition Projects The starting point for the development of this vi- • Regeneration of our town centres sion the borough’s Sustainable Community Strat- • Leisure and/ or performance venue egy – Future Borough which identifies an over- • Green high tech industry arching vision for Hounslow in 2030 together with • University borough a more detailed ‘Vision for Place’ which describes the key aspirations for the development of the borough over the next 20 year and draws out the following key themes:

• Four thriving town centres supported by a number ofdistinct, vibrant city villages; • Promoting the boroughs historical and green assets together with an improved cultural offer • Meet the infrastructure needs of the growing population; Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

22 Hounslow | Local Plan 23 - - reinforcing local character & identity ions y has two foundat ial strateg spat ives into eight object and is translated its capture benef image Addressing our environmental and resource challenges through a mitigation Addressing our environmental and and pollution, and promoting more sustain and adaption to climate change able patterns of development and the use of public transport. able patterns of development and challenges environmental Capture the benefits of growth and use the inward investment potential to of growth and use the inward Capture the benefits our strategic employment our town centres; grow deliver the regeneration mix of high quality Golden Mile; and deliver a sustainable areas such as the housing. improvements to the of borough by securing physical Change the image and open space, protecting town centres, heritage assets built environment, and providing people with more oppor and promoting local distinctiveness, services locally create a more sustainable tunities to live, work and access pattern of development. ing secur growth and ion regenerat our vision is based on 3 outcomes

The three outcomes have been translated into an have been translated into an The three outcomes strategy and eight objectives overarching spatial for development over the that set the framework on the next 15 years. Following the consultation Plan will be policy options, a vision for the Local of the developed based on the implementation describing how objectives and the spatial strategy, plan period. the borough will develop over the There is a close relationship between the key chal There is a close set out in the Sustainable lenges and the vision which together act as the Community Strategy the Local Plan vision. It is pro starting point for the Local Plan vision based on posed to develop three outcomes. on isi v plan local proposed proposed spatial strategy

The spatial strategy describes how the delivery of the plan’s vision and objectives will change the borough physically over the next 15 years. The areas of the borough that will experience the most significant growth are Brentford and Hounslow with over 3,000 new homes in each area, reflecting the availability of land, attractiveness for investment and regeneration and their good accessibility. Such growth will need to be managed sensitively to ensure that the character of the existing areas is retained, that supporting infrastructure is provided and investment is secured in the local economy, particularly within the town centres.

The remainder of the borough is predicted to see much more modest growth reflecting its suburban character, the large areas of open space and more limited public Securing regeneration through growth transport accessibility. There will however be specific areas of targeted investment to meet local regeneration needs such as within areas with the highest levels of deprivation, or to deliver key infrastructure projects such as new schools, leisure facilities and the restoration of the some of the borough’s most significant heritage assets.

The Vision will be delivered through the implementation of the Plan’s objectives. Eight objectives are proposed in the Local Plan, developing those consulted on in the Core Strategy - Preferred Strategy in July 2011 (the predecessor to the Local Plan). The objectives have been expanded to describe in more detail the outcomes sought through the Local Plan. They have also been used to structure the subsequent policies Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local options. reinforcing local character and identity 24 Hounslow | Local Plan 25 ------The delivery of a variety of new homes will en The delivery of a to live in courage and enable people to choose will be fundamen Hounslow throughout their lives of growth. tal to delivering a sustainable pattern 7,800 new Provision is made in the plan for is above our homes over the next 15 years which of additional strategic target of 7,400. The delivery on a signifi growth of this scale is conditional being affordable cant proportion of these homes and a to residents on low and middle incomes, that can attract commitment to exemplary design the borough to those who currently commute into The major work, to choose to live in the borough. in the cen ity of the new homes will be delivered within Hounslow tre of the borough between and the greatest and Brentford town centres, where exist. Additional opportunities for redevelopment on former employ sites have also been identified the borough ment and council-owned sites across the charac where redevelopment would enhance the existing ter of the local area, and link in with public transport network. The simultaneous growth of homes and employ - - y vision will change the dynamic of these centres vision will change the dynamic of and creating with visitors wishing to stay longer Chiswick and a new, vibrant evening economy. to perform Feltham town centres, which continue strongly, will see more modest development character, building on and adding to their existing particularly on sites on the periphery of the town centres where more scope exists for redevelop their facilities and performance. At the end of the performance. At the end of the their facilities and will provide an plan period Hounslow town centre 14,000 sq m additional 23,500 sq m of retail and it into line with of commercial floor space to bring throughout the other Metropolitan town centres grow by a more London. Brentford is planned to with its District modest 8,000 sq m of retail in line improvements centre status. There will also be Streets, with to the look and feel of the two High that will create new street layouts and designs from. The focus places to linger and take pleasure leisure offer will also be on promoting a significant streets, which takes advantage of the enhanced New and in Brentford the waterside location. other cultural pro cafes, restaurants, cinemas and ment. - interwoven aims... y is based on two

The areas of the borough that provide the most The areas of the around opportunity for change are focused the A4 Hounslow and Brentford town centres, his proposed Great West Road ‘Golden Mile’. in the linear pattern of development is reflected site alloca layout of proposed development to deliver The options for the Local Plan seek London growth at a rate slightly above current catalyst for Plan targets and projections as the key focus for regeneration and renewal. The town centres, this growth will be the borough’s which and in particular Hounslow and Brentford, terms of their are currently underperforming in Key shopping, leisure and cultural provision. in both development sites have been identified of the town centres which have the capacity to deliver the additional commercial and residential step change in development create a required to growth ion through ing regenerat Secur these tions, which cluster within and between potential also growth areas. Further additional Area exists within the Heathrow Opportunity will explored around Feltham town centre which Plan. through a more detailed Area Action ial strateg The spat strateg ial spat proposed spatial strategy

ment opportunities is a key objective of this mer Gillette factory site. With existing levels of the constraints of large areas of green belt, the plan. It will therefore be vital to match the industrial demand being retained particularly in the public safety zone, aerodrome safeguarding and proposed residential growth with an increase in west of the borough where much of the activity noise contours arising from the airport and the local employment opportunities. In addition to is Heathrow related, the borough’s existing indus- limited additional capacity planned on the public the new retail and leisure development planned trial estates will also continue to be protected for transport network, the borough’s contribution of in our town centres, there is an identified need the role they play in supporting logistics, general the envisaged growth potential of the Heathrow for the provision of an additional 200,000 sq industry and waste management uses. Opportunity Area will be limited. The council m of new office floor space, equating to ap- proposes to prepare additional area-based devel- proximately 14,000 new jobs in the next 15 A significant part of the west of the borough from opment plan documents for the Heathrow and years. It will be vital for the borough to secure Hounslow town centre, out through Feltham, Feltham areas. the new employment floor space required to Hanworth, Bedfont and Cranford is also identi- deliver these employment opportunities, and to fied in the London Plan as part of the Heathrow ensure that additional business rate income is Opportunity Area, together with a large area of secured to fund local services and infrastructure the adjoining borough of Hillingdon. The potential in the future. The majority of new employment for 9,000 new homes and 12,000 jobs across a growth will be within existing strategic employ- 700 hectare area is identified in the London Plan. ment locations within Chiswick and Brentford. Within Hounslow borough, this capacity is linked Chiswick Business Park is now in its final phase to the continued rejuvenation of Feltham as a of expansion but has stimulated further employ- town centre and to the development of the bor- ment investment within the Chiswick area. The ough’s strategic industrial offer. This plan makes majority of additional employment growth will provision for some intensification on the edge of therefore be on sites along the A4 Golden Mile Feltham town centre and the continued protection which will include the expansion of the BSkyB of North Feltham Trading Estate as a designation

Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local Headquarters and the regeneration of the for- Strategic Industrial Location. However, given

26 Hounslow | Local Plan 27 - tlements and how people lived, adding layers tlements and how and cultural interest. Intact of collective social houses, great historic street patterns, religious are still evident estates, place names and relics sense across the borough creating a distinctive this fabric is vital of place. Valuing and protecting and to ensure local character is strengthened enhanced for future generations. Hounslow’s Districts build on the To achieve this, the Local Plan will Study in work in the Character and Context ten districts broadly dividing the borough into (this each with their own distinctive character with work has been consulted upon informally and a number of local resident associations for remains in development). It is important un successful planning that new development character and derstands and adds to the unique which fuses identity of each district, in a way respecting modern needs and demands whilst the existing fabric of the place. No area will stay exactly the same, change to lesser and greater - - orchards; this pattern of routes is still evident orchards; this pattern of streets such as Upper Sutton today in the form most of Lane, Vicarage Farm Road etc. Although have gone, the buildings before the 16th century 18th and 19th a great variety exists from the 17th, the historic set centuries, many can be seen in in for example tlement cores and thoroughfares Buildings and Heston, Hounslow and Isleworth. give a strong their location in the overall landscape about the set sense of place and tell us much - y

ough is heavily influenced by the Roman Road ough is heavily influenced by the River Thames (now called London Road) and the Brentford, with small settlements (Chiswick, along Hounslow, Isleworth, Bedfont) growing routes. These and around these important trade settlements were connected by lanes passing through agricultural fields, markets gardens and Hounslow is made up of a number of historic Hounslow is made up of a number thousands settlements, with many dating back of the bor of years. The development pattern National and regional guidance clearly states National and regional to recognise, be informed that planning needs and identity by, and promote the local character of of each place. This forms a key component Hounslow’s securing sustainable development. identified Character and Context Study (2013) the borough in ten recognisable districts across individual and order to describe and assess their districts were collective characteristics. The ten involving identified through an iterative process field historical research, community consultation, surveys and urban design analysis. ity character and ident Reinforcing local strateg ial spat spatial strategy

degrees will occur in each of the ten districts, for consideration. The visions are intended to option would be not to include local visions but to making it important to promote sensitive plan- provide specific local guidance to decision makers guide the overall character of development in each ning based on the opportunities and constraints on whether a proposal accords with the overall area based on the overall spatial strategy, together in each district. character and identity of the area. Each vision with more general design policies on local distinc- is presented together with a short history of the tiveness. To ensure that the borough wide strategy is development of the area taken from Character and delivered in a way that is sensitive to local dis- Context Study, and a summary of the Local Plan tinctiveness, a proposed local spatial vision for proposals for each area including the type and each of the ten districts is provided as an option scale of planned development. The alternative Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

29 Hounslow | Local Plan iagram y d Ke Objectives

Objective one Objective two Supporting our town centres 01 Promoting economic growth and inward investment 02

Maintaining our town centres as a focus for the community and to Encourage inward investment and facilitate job growth by maintaining attract investment, through an improved retail and service offer; new the supply of employment land, allocating development sites to accom- leisure and cultural facilities, and new residential quarters. Enhanced modate forecasted employment growth and supporting our existing em- public realm and environmental improvements will also help build their ployers to expand. Make Hounslow an attractive place to do business identity. by creating an environment conducive to entrepreneurs and ensuring our residents are appropriately skilled. How will this objective be implemented? • Identify the role of the borough’s four town centres - Brentford, How will this objective be implemented? Chiswick, Hounslow and Feltham including the scale and type of re- • Provide capacity to accommodate future employment growth tail, leisure, office, cultural, community and residential development. through the allocation of employment development sites and by • Identify and support the delivery of the physical improvements maintaining a balance in the supply and demand for employment necessary to make them successful and unique places. land. • Define the extent of each town centre including the primary shop- • Protect the economic role of the Great West Road by supporting ping area and designated frontages, and put in place policies to the retention and expansion of existing businesses, linked to deliv- protect their retail function. ery of public transport accessibility improvements. • Promote the vitality and viability of the borough’s town centres • Improve the service offer within our town centres to ensure that by setting an impact threshold for out-of-centre development and they provide the social, cultural and leisure facilities required to at- by identifying sites to accommodate the need for additional retail tract and retain businesses and their workforce. floorspace. • Secure opportunities to improve local skills and access to employ- • Support the introduction of markets where they complement the ment. existing retail offer. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

30 Hounslow | Local Plan 31 04 • Set high standards for design quality and seek innovation. • Set high standards for design quality borough’s heritage assets. • Identify, protect and sustain the for, tall buildings. • Identify areas sensitive to, or suitable cues to guide the design of • Identify character areas and design to change. new developments, and areas sensitive realm within all new developments • Seek a high standard of public improve the surrounding street and ensure that they integrate and scene. Recognise the varied character of Hounslow’s districts and seek to character of Hounslow’s districts Recognise the varied assets and overall their special qualities, heritage preserve and enhance with the promotion of and appearance. Combine this townscape quality meets the needs of 21st century urban well-designed development that to the character of an area. living and contributes positively How will this objective be implemented? ive four Object ity character and ident Reinforcing local - - 03 - Manage the requirement for non-self contained housing such as Consider the need to resist new housing development on back Meet the identified need and for additional gypsies traveller Set standards for the quality of new homes and residentialSet standards for the quality of new ex Set a target to maximise the delivery of new affordableSet a target to maximise the delivery homes in size the including required homes new of type the for targets Set To provide 7,800 new homes within the borough through the

tensions/ conversions, and protection of residential amenity. tensions/ conversions, and protection • in Multiple Occupation. student accommodation and Houses • garden land. • pitches. ing Market Assessment, and protect the existing housing stock. ing Market Assessment, and protect • identification of new housing development sites and protection of identification of new housing development the existing housing stock. • need. view of the significant identified • reflecting the findings of the Hous of dwellings and mix of housing •

Provide a mix of housing types and tenures to meet the needs of our housing types and tenures to meet Provide a mix of aspirational fam including affordable housing, growing population ive three Object ies inable, mixed communit Delivering susta How will this objective be implemented? ily homes and high quality provision for the elderly to allow people to quality provision for the elderly ily homes and high their lives and create stable choose to live in Hounslow throughout mixed communities. ives Object Objectives

Objective five Objective six Maximising the benefits of our green and 05 Delivering community infrastructure 06 blue infrastructure

To protect, maintain and improve the openness, access, amenity, biodiversity, health and recreational value of the borough’s green spaces and To ensure the delivery of appropriate infrastructure providing a range of to link together with blue spaces through new green infrastructure links community, education, health, cultural, sport and entertainment facilities to facilitate health and well being in our communities. that will support the borough’s growing community and which are seen as a positive reason for visiting, living and working in the borough. How will this objective be implemented? • Protect the public open space hierarchy set out in the council’s How will this objective be implemented? Open Space Strategy. • To support the provision of additional school places to meet grow- • Set public open space standards, as the basis for maintaining the ing demand through existing school expansions and the identifica- quantity of space required to meet the future needs of the bor- tion of sites for the provision of new schools. ough’s residents and promote healthy and active lifestyles. • Work with local health providers to promote health and well-being • Address areas of open space deficiency through the provision of through the supporting of new health infrastructure and promoting new public open space within developments. active lifestyles. • Protect the hierarchy of international, national and locally desig- • Protect and promote the provision of accessible community and nated sites of importance for biodiversity as identified in the Biodi- social facilities where these cater for the needs of our communities. versity Action Plan. • Set standards for the provision of new sports and recreation facili- • Promote the preservation and restoration of priority habitats and ties within the borough. species as identified in the Biodiversity Action Plan. • Support the provision of local shops and services which provide • Promote the Blue Ribbon Network as a significant physical and for the day to day needs of their local communities. cultural asset, encouraging greater use of the waterways for transport, freight, recreation and leisure. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

32 Hounslow | Local Plan 33 - - 08 • Ensure that development which generates high levels of trips is • Ensure that development which transport accessibility levels. located in places with high public for all new developments and • Set maximum parking standards promote electric vehicles. and capacity of the pub • Identify improvements to the accessibility borough including the protection of lic transport network within the land for transport functions. transport system to improve • Maximise the opportunity for the to the uptake of active travel health outcomes by removing barriers modes. is managed appropriately to • To ensure that the transport system maximise the capacity of the network reduce traffic congestion and where this would support Plan objectives. additional runway and/ or terminal • Object to the development of capacity at Heathrow Airport. • Ensure a modern telecommunications infrastructure to support and promote business and reduce levels of commuting. ive eight Object ivity Enhancing connect Promote ease of movement for all through enhancing public transport, movement for all through enhancing Promote ease of alternatives to private measures to provide genuine cycling and walking provision of telecom majority of journeys. Improve the vehicles for the munications infrastructure to increase the attractiveness of Hounslow to munications infrastructure to increase commuting. business, and reduce the need for How will this objective be implemented? - - - - 07

• Mitigate and reduce the adverse impacts of noise pollution on • Mitigate and reduce the adverse the identification of spaces of rela health and quality of life including tive tranquillity. of the council’s Air Quality • Ensure compliance with the objectives status as an Air Quality Man Action Plan in view of the borough’s agement Area. and effects from pollution and land • To prevent unacceptable risks environment and general amenity. instability on health, the natural of decentralised energy • Set out proposals for the development for carbon offsetting. networks and Allowable Solutions the highest standards of sustainable • Ensure the implementation of carbon emissions and to take ac design and construction to reduce change. count on the impacts of climate in areas at risk of flooding, and • Prevent inappropriate development to reduce flood risk overall including the use of sustainable urban drainage.

To protect from, mitigate and seek to reduce the detrimental effects mitigate and seek to reduce the To protect from, pollution through quality and general environmental of noise, poor air of, and adapta standards. Promote the mitigation strong environmental ive seven Object quality ironmental Ensuring env How will this objective be implemented? tion to, climate change through requirements for sustainable design and tion to, climate change through the management of flood risk; construction; reduced carbon emissions; and conservation of resources. ives Object districts and site allocations Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

34 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. Hounslow | Local Plan 35 - - - priorities proposed local 1. Maintain and protect the character of Chiswick protect the character of Chiswick 1. Maintain and historic High Road with a strong town centre as a independent shops and busi representation of nesses. the special qualities and 2. Protect and enhance of the High Road, it’s three to heritage character with retail ground floor front four storey buildings ages with residential the High Road, 3. Improve the public realm along recycling storage, including addressing refuse and access and design area for the 4. Seek to create a new conservation its herit High Road that will protect and enhance age and townscape value. as an 5. Protect and promote Dukes Meadows including its area of sport and leisure provision large playing fields, the A4 Great 6. Improve the public realm along to absorb West Road, planting of street trees opportunities to noise and pollution and exploring improve existing crossings. with the River 7. Promote Chiswick’s connection river-related Thames through the protection of waterside facilities and enhancement of the environment. New sites 0 units 0 0 0 - - Existing plan ning permis sions 14 units 0 0 0 Development type Homes Retail Employment Schools PLANNED GROWTH ------Y AND CONTEXT

HISTOR Later, Chiswick’s fine location attracted wealthy fine location attracted wealthy Later, Chiswick’s of which only Londoners who built large mansions The com the exemplary Chiswick House remains. house The area is best known for its historic and pubs and and gardens, its riverfront walks is like a its thriving High Road. In form, Chiswick commercial, built small city in its own right, with a Road) which up core to the north (along the High development of gradually gives way to residential south, culminat decreasing age and density to the or (later Court); and Stamford Brook. In medieval Stamford Brook. In medieval or (later Court); and were fishing, water times the chief occupations and farming. transport, boat building employ ing of the railways in 1849 and greater population ment opportunities brought a dramatic boom. Most increase with an associated housing Town (now de notable developments are New Park estates and molished), the Glebe and Grove the first garden above all Bedford Park, considered suburb. ing in open fields and the riverfront. Chiswick as it is known today began in five dis Chiswick as it is tinct locations: Old Chiswick, Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick, Strand-on-the-Green, tinct locations: Old Little Sutton around Sutton Man Turnham Green, ICK ISW CH CHISWICK

site allocations in chiswick Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

36 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. Hounslow | Local Plan 37 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved - - scape ancil Open air recreational and relevant hub of lary buildings to create a national sporting excellence. Phase 1, 2, & 3 Mixed Leisure Chiswick L1 London W4 2SH Dan Mason Drive, New site 1a Urban 89.31 hectares of Metropolitan open land with a mix land sporting clubs, allotments and open

Phasing Land ownership Proposed use Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use

dukes meadow ICK ISW CH BRENTFORD

HISTORY AND CONTEXT PLANNED GROWTH

A Roman and British settlement existed at Brent- Development Existing planning New sites 6. Secure the future of the Waterman’s Arts Cen- ford c100AD along the site of the Roman road type permissions tre including the promotion of its potential reloca- from London to Staines, which lay just north of tion to Brentford town centre. Homes 2,021 units 1,486 units the present High Street and especially close to 7. Support Brentford’s distinctive role for the Retail 0 8,000 sqm the River Thames. Due to this strategic location, provision of waterside industries and support Brentford not only became an important trading Employment 220,000 sqm 0 facilities, and reconnect the area with its unique centre - the town developed more rapidly than Schools 0 4-5 primary waterside location. Hounslow - with a market and fair, but was the school forms 8. Secure the restoration and regeneration of Gun- site of numerous battles. By the 18th century of entry nersbury Park and Mansions, and Boston Manor Brentford had become a major administrative House and Grounds centre and, with the coming of the canal and the proposed local priorities railways, an important industrial centre and trans- 9. Target the social, economic and environmen- 1. Regenerate Brentford town centre as a vibrant port hub. It thus developed a character somewhat tal improvements to the North Road, Haverfield district centre that celebrates the town’s heritage out of keeping with its Arcadian surroundings. and Brentford Towers estates as areas with high and waterside location. levels of deprivation (identified Areas of Regenera- Brentford has a unique and varied townscape with 2. Promote the A4 Golden Mile as a strategic tion). distinctive built and natural environments that employment area by supporting the expansion are significant to its identity and sense of place. of existing employers, seeking to deliver a funda- These include waterways and waterside environmental change in the accessibility of the area by ments, historic buildings, the A4 Great West Road public transport, improving the visual environment ‘Golden Mile’ - London’s western gateway, and a including a reduction in advertisement clutter large number of cultural and recreational assets. and retaining the commercial character of the There is a rich mix of residential and commercial roadside, as well as improving the connections to development interspersed with open space. Large Brentford town centre. commercial developments dominate the Great 3. Promote the provision of major public transport West Road. The town centre provides for smaller improvements for the Great West Road including commercial and retail development and is flanked a new rail link to the Crossrail line at Southall. by new high density residential development. 4. Support the relocation of Brentford Football Club to a site on Lionel Road South. 5. Make provision for an additional 5 forms of ad- Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local ditional primary school level. 38 Hounslow | Local Plan 39

BRENTFORD BRENTFORD ions in BRENTFORD site allocat BRENTFORD

commerce road bus garage

Allocation Education District Brentford Site Reference ED1 Address Commerce Road, Brentford TW8 8LR Source New Site PTAL 2 London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 1.31 Existing use Bus Depot Proposed use Retention of the bus depot or if the bus depot is relocated, a new three form entry primary school and bus turning circle. Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Private

40 Hounslow | Local Plan 41 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Employment Brentford E1 Park, Syon Lane, Isle- Centaurs Business worth, TW7 5QD Plan Document Existing Development 2 Suburban 14.49 Media Campus (B1) and Warehousing (B8) Enlarged media campus (B1) Deliverable Phase 1 Private

Proposed use Phasing Land ownership Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use

bskyb BRENTFORD BRENTFORD BRENTFORD

gillette Allocation Employment District Brentford Site Reference E2 Address Gillette Corner, Great West Road, Isle- worth, TW7 5NP Source Existing Development Plan Document PTAL 2 London Plan Character Setting Suburban Site Area (ha) 4.32 Existing use Mixed employment incorporating HQ office and manufacturing and warehousing. (B1, B2 and B8) Proposed use Industrial -B1b, B1c and high value B2 (B1a may be acceptable where ancillary) Phasing Deliverable Phase 1 Land ownership Private

42 Hounslow | Local Plan 43 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved - Heritage Asset Brentford HA1 Brentford, TW8 9JX Boston Manor Road, New Site Urban 29.12 sport Historic parkland, listed buildings, ing facilities and open parkland. and Restoration of the historic buildings sports parkland, together with improved facilities. Phase 1, 2, & 3 Public

Phasing Land ownership Proposed use Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use

house and park boston manor BRENTFORD BRENTFORD BRENTFORD

gunnersbury park Allocation Heritage Asset District Brentford Site Reference HA2 Address Gunnersbury Park, London, Source W3 8LQ PTAL New Site London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 72 Existing use Grade ll* English Heritage registered park, 22 listed buildings, museum, sports facilities and parkland. Proposed use Restoration of core heritage parkland, refurbishment of listed buildings including potential enabling development and creation of a sporting hub. Phasing Phase 1, 2, & 3 Land ownership Public

44 Hounslow | Local Plan 45 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Housing Brentford H1 TW8 9LY Windmill Road, Brentford, New Site 2 Urban 2.35 use) Industrial Trading Estate (B1/B8 Residential Developable Phase 2 Private

Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership

reynard mills BRENTFORD BRENTFORD BRENTFORD

albany riverside Allocation Mixed Use District Brentford Site Reference M1 Address High Street, Brentford, TW8 0BB Source Existing Development Plan Document PTAL 3 London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 0.63 Existing use Waterman’s Arts Centre plus adjoining commercial uses. Proposed use Mixed use with a range of residential and provision of appropriate commercial, including reprovision of arts centre. This reprovision can be off-site. Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Mixed

46 Hounslow | Local Plan 47 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved - Mixed use Brentford M2 Brentford, TW8 9BU Great West Road, Permission Existing Planning 3 Urban 1.8 Vacant mixed employment site com Mixed use including residential and mercial uses Deliverable Phase 1 Private

Phasing Land ownership Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use

laval alfa BRENTFORD BRENTFORD BRENTFORD

brentford diamond Allocation Mixed use District Brentford Site Reference M3 Address Lional Road South, Brentford, TW8 0JA Source New Site PTAL 3 London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 5.0 Existing use Industrial and waster transfer Proposed use Mixed use – Community Football Stadium with enabling development. Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Private

48 Hounslow | Local Plan 49 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Mixed Use Brentford M4 Road, Brentford, Griffin Park Braemar TW8 0NT Permission (planning Existing Planning reference - 00143/A/P50) 3 Urban 1.63 Football Stadium of the Housing to enable development and new football club on Lionel Road (3 potential provision of a primary school Form Entry) Deliverable Phase 1 Private

Phasing Land ownership PTAL London Plan Character Setting Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Source Allocation District Site Reference Address

Club Brentford Football BRENTFORD BRENTFORD BRENTFORD

Brentford Police Station Allocation Mixed Use District Brentford Site Reference M5 Address Half Acre Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8DH Source New Site PTAL 4 London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 0.27 Existing use Police station Proposed use Residential/ Commercial/ Education (provision of a primary school -3 Form Entry) Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Private

50 Hounslow | Local Plan 51 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Mixed Use Brentford M6 Brentford, TW8 8LR Commerce Road, Planning Permission Existing Outline 00297/R/P3) (planning reference 2 Urban 5.03 Industrial Mixed Use Deliverable Phase 1 Mixed

PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership Allocation District Site Reference Address Source

Commerce Road BRENTFORD BRENTFORD BRENTFORD

Brentford Waterside Allocation Mixed use District Brentford Site Reference M7 Address Land south of the High Street, Brentford, Source TW8 0BB Existing Development Plan Document PTAL 3 London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 5.25 Existing use Mixed use - retail, commercial, light industrial, residential and waterside related uses. Proposed use Mixed use comprising of residential, retail, leisure, cultural, community and waterside related uses and provison for town centre car parking. Phasing Developable Phase 1 & 2 Land ownership Mixed

52 Hounslow | Local Plan 53 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved ark Mixed use Brentford M8 TW8 0JG High St, Brentford, Plan Document Existing Development 4 Urban 0.6 Retail for Retail led mixed use with provision town centre car parking Developable Phase 2 Private

Phasing Land ownership Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use

and Car P Morrisons Supermarket BRENTFORD BRENTFORD BRENTFORD

Thames Water Site Allocation Mixed Use District Brentford Site Reference M9 Address Kew Bridge Road, Brentford, TW8 0EF Source Existing Planning Permissions (planning refernce - 00657/B/P21 and 657BP15) PTAL 3 London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 2.67 Existing use Thames Water operational land Proposed use Mixed Use Development, residential and commercial with open space and buildings of historic interest. Phasing Deliverable Phase 1 Land ownership Private

54 Hounslow | Local Plan 55 - - - priorities proposed local 1. Osterley and Spring Grove will continue to be a Spring Grove will continue to be 1. Osterley and a wealth of historic buildings residential area with 19th century core. Sensitive and well preserved will provide a positive contribu infill development tion to the townscape for the provision of a new Spe 2. Allocate a site school on the existing open cial Education Needs Road. space off Gresham provision on 3. Protect existing local shopping Thornbury Road. Park as key herit 4. Promote Osterley House and age and green asset. and from within 5. Protect views to Osterley Park Open and across existing areas of Metropolitan Land. New sites 176 units 0 0 0 - - Existing plan ning permis sions 68 units 0 0 0 Development type Homes Retail Employment Schools PLANNED GROWTH - - - - Y AND CONTEXT

HISTOR ern edge of the Great West Road, and the more ern edge of the Great West Road, century core, diverse Spring Grove, with its 19th with neighbour which shares its fringe character ing Hounslow and Isleworth. ous Osterley to the north of and along the south ous Osterley to the north of and Aside from Osterley Park, the study area is pre- Aside from Osterley Park, the study and may be dominantly residential in land use suburban. The classified as mostly inter-war outer largely homogene area can be subdivided into the nised the area to the south and built what is now the south and built what is now nised the area to early version of Osterley House London Road. An late 16th century and by the mid appeared in the surrounding park had been laid 18th century the market gardens and orchards out. To the south, with fresh produce. By the late supplied London coming of the 19th century, encouraged by the settlement of railway, the more concentrated south of the Spring Grove was evolving in the Road. study area northwards from London

There has been human settlement in this area There has been times. Later the Romans colo since prehistoric grove ing spr y and osterle osterley and spring grove

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Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership

Gresham Road grove ing spr y and osterle isleworth

HISTORY AND CONTEXT PLANNED GROWTH proposed local priorities

Isleworth is an established riverside settlement Development Existing plan- New sites 1. Maintain and improve its riverside village char- with a rich history dating back 4,000 years. To- type ning permis- acter through preserving and protecting its varied day, the area contains a varied townscape with sions townscape. buildings from C17th – C21st; with a delightful Homes 9 units 37 units 2. Utilising any opportunities to improve pedes- C18-19th core centred on Church Street, C14th trian access to and along the Duke of Northum- Retail 0 0 All Saints Church Tower and Grade I listed Syon berland River and River Crane whilst improving House to the north. Isleworth benefits from one Employment 0 0 the riverside habitats for the diverse wildlife that of the finest remaining naturalistic landscapes Schools 0 0 exists along the River Thames, and derives much of its 3. Safeguard Mogden Sewage Works and work special character from this relationship and its with Thames Water to address and mitigate the influence on its settlement pattern. environmental impacts on neighbouring residents. It’s also home to a number of important sub- 4. Promote and support enterprise and commerce regional uses; Syon Estate, West Middlesex on South Street to ensure a vibrant and prosper- Hospital and Mogden Sewage Works. The area ous local centre for the area. has undergone significant growth in the past 100 5. Target social, economic and environmental im- years, with interwar and postwar housing estates provements to the Ivybridge and Worton estates sprawling out to cover market garden orchards, as areas with high levels of deprivation (identified and later infill developments (1980s-2000s) have Areas of Regeneration). filled in any remaining gaps in the townscape. 6. Safeguard Isleworth Ait and views to this im- Subsequently, there is little room for new de- portant local nature reserve velopment and this is reflected in the planning approach. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

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john busch house Allocation Housing District Isleworth Site Reference H7 Address 277 London Road, Isleworth, TW7 5AX Source New Site PTAL 2 London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 0.41 Existing use Office Proposed use Residential Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Private

60 Hounslow | Local Plan 61 - - - priorities proposed local 1. Take forward the vision in the Hounslow town the vision in the Hounslow town 1. Take forward to create ‘A cosmopolitan 24 centre master plan community…offering an ex hour town centre that cannot be found citing cultural experience of London’, securing the future elsewhere in West town centre. Hounslow as a metropolitan of the existing retail offer 2. Enhance the quality new retail development within through significant the High Street Quarter economy to 3. Diversification of the town centre and community include flexible business, leisure uses. within the 4. The creation of new social spaces high street for cultural events, public realm 5. Upgrade and redesign the existing of the town. to improve the overall appearance rail, bicycle and 6. Improve visitor access by bus, foot. town centre liv 7. Provide new opportunities for mix of residents. ing that will attract a sustainable of the 8. Explore the potential for the relocation in Hounslow town council’s offices to a site within centre. X forms of entry 9. Make provision for additional at primary school level. 10. Make provision for a new 8 forms of entry 11. No development is planned within the residen tial areas to north and south of the town centre. New sites 2,898 units 0 14,000 sq m 8 primary school forms of entry - - Existing plan ning permis sions 302 units 23,450 sq m 0 0 Development type Homes Retail Employment Schools PLANNED GROWTH Y AND CONTEXT

HISTOR In terms of the residential areas, there is a distinct In terms of the residential areas, and south of the divide between the areas north of the southern mainline railway line. With much inter and area consisting of much lower density or other post-war housing with little variation uses. There has been a settlement in Hounslow since a settlement in Hounslow since There has been and most likely earlier. It took the the 13th century Street (which follows the line of form of the High which was for many cen¬turies the Roman Road), town prospered due to the all that existed. The as it was the right dis¬tance coaching industry, to make a night-stop and to from Hyde Park the dangers of Hounslow refresh horses before the London Heath. Hounslow grew substantially was built from South Western Railway loop line land being sold Barnes to Hounslow in 1950, with and Inwood for development. St Stephens Road during this Park are such developments built remains the growth period. The long High Street over the focus of the area but redevelopments altered the urban last 25 years have significantly grain and flow. hounslow hounslow

Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. 62 Hounslow | Local Plan 63 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Education Hounslow ED3 TW3 1YA Stanley Road, Hounslow, New Site Urban 4.52 Allotments New primary or secondary school. Developable Phase 2 Public

Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership

y road stanle allotments at hounslow hounslow

Post Office Sorting Office Allocation Housing District Hounslow Site Reference H4 Address Matisse Road, Hounslow, TW3 9BA Source Hounslow Town Centre Masterplan PTAL 6a London Plan Character Setting Central Site Area (ha) 0.64 Existing use Post Office Sorting Office and phone exchange Proposed use Residential Phasing Developable Phase 3 Land ownership Private

64 Hounslow | Local Plan 65 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Housing Hounslow H5 Hounslow, TW3 1JY Montague Road, Centre Masterplan Hounslow Town 6a Central 0.08 Public car park Residential Developable Phase 2 Public ark

Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership

Car P Road Montague hounslow hounslow

bath road Allocation Mixed use District Hounslow Site Reference M12 Address Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3BN Source Hounslow Town Centre Masterplan PTAL 6a London Plan Character Setting Central Site Area (ha) 0.4 Existing use Public car park Proposed use Civic Use, Offices, Residential Phasing Deliverable Phase 1 Land ownership Public

66 Hounslow | Local Plan 67 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Mixed use Hounslow M13 TW3 3NR Bell Road, Hounslow, Centre Masterplan Hounslow Town 6a Central 0.53 Retail and car parking Leisure, Commercial and Residential Developable Phase 2 Private

Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership

bell road hounslow hounslow

central house Allocation Mixed Use District Hounslow Site Reference M14 Address Lampton Road, Hounslow,TW3 1HY Source Hounslow Town Centre Masterplan PTAL 6a London Plan Character Setting Central Site Area (ha) 0.54 Existing use Commercial (B1a) Proposed use Offices, Residential, Lesuire and Civic uses. Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Private

68 Hounslow | Local Plan 69 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Mixed Use Hounslow M15 9DA Hounslow, TW3 Plan Document Existing Development 6a Central 2.59 Car Park (private and public) Retail/ Residential/ Commercial Developable Phase 2 Public

Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership

uarter high street q hounslow hounslow

hounslow house Allocation Mixed use District Hounslow Site Reference M16 Address London Road, Hounslow, TW3 1PD Source Existing Development Plan Document / Permission for retail only PTAL 6a London Plan Character Setting Central Site Area (ha) 1.22 Existing use Office, retail and warehousing Proposed use Residential, Retail and Office Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Private

70 Hounslow | Local Plan 71 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Mixed Use Hounslow M17 TW3 1NX Kingsley Road, Hounslow, Centre Masterplan Hounslow Town 6a Central 0.43 Community use and car park Civic uses and Residential Developable Phase 2 Private

Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership

kngsley road hounslow hounslow

lampton road Allocation Mixed Use District Hounslow Site Reference M18 Address Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 1JG Source Hounslow Town Centre Masterplan PTAL 6a London Plan Character Setting Central Site Area (ha) 0.26 Existing use Day nursery Proposed use Residential and Commercial uses Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Public

72 Hounslow | Local Plan 73 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Mixed use Hounslow M19 TW3 1NW London Road, Hounslow, - 00610/BB/P1 Part of site has permission (101 units) 6a Central 0.9 Commercial Retail, Residential Deliverable Phase 1 & 2 Mixed

PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership Allocation District Site Reference Address Source

north london road hounslow hounslow

london road south site a Allocation Mixed Use District Hounslow Site Reference M20 Address London Road, Hounslow, TW3 1RB Source Hounslow Masterplan PTAL 6a London Plan Character Setting Central Site Area (ha) 0.74 Existing use Retail and Residential Proposed use Retail and Residential Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Mixed Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

74 Hounslow | Local Plan 75 Mixed Use Hounslow M21 TW3 1RB London Road, Hounslow, Hounslow Masterplan 6a Central 0.74 Public Car Park above. School expansion and residential Expansion of Hounslow Town Primary from 3 form entry to 5 form entry. Developable Phase 2 Mixed

Phasing Land ownership Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use

south site b london road hounslow hounslow

civic centre Allocation Mixed Use District Hounslow Site Reference M22 Address Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 4DN Source Existing Development Plan Document PTAL 3 London Plan Character Setting Central Site Area (ha) 4.86 Existing use Council offices Proposed use Residential and/ or education Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Public

76 Hounslow | Local Plan 77 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Mixed use Hounslow M23 TW3 3JS Staines Road, Hounslow, Centre Masterplan Hounslow Town 6a Central 0.65 Retail Residential and Commercial (including flexible office space) Developable Phase 3 Private

Phasing Land ownership Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use

ines road east sta hounslow hounslow

staines road west Allocation Mixed use District Hounslow Site Reference M24 Address Staines Road, Hounslow, TW3 3LF Source Hounslow Town Centre Masterplan PTAL 5 London Plan Character Setting Central Site Area (ha) 0.74 Existing use Retail and Lesiure Proposed use Residential and Commercial (including flexible office space) Phasing Developable Phase 3 Land ownership Private

78 Hounslow | Local Plan 79 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Mixed use Hounslow M25 Hounslow, TW3 3UA Hanworth Road, Plan Document Existing Development 5 Central 1.1 Vacant Site Residential Developable Phase 2 Private

Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership

road site , hanworth vacant hounslow hounslow

bus garage Allocation Mixed Use District Hounslow Site Reference M26 Address Kingsley Road, Hounslow, TW3 1PA Source Existing Development Plan Document PTAL 6a London Plan Character Setting Central Site Area (ha) 1.14 Existing use Bus Garage Proposed use Rentention of the bus garage and interchange or is relocation can be secured, residential development. Phasing Developable Phase 3 Land ownership Private

80 Hounslow | Local Plan 81 - - - - priorities proposed local 1. Protect the vibrant collection of shops, restau 1. Protect the vibrant along Bath Road. rants and cafes utilisation of land surround 2. Promote the greater Station. ing Hounslow West protection of the special architec 3. Continue the buildings at Hounslow Bar tural and historical racks. New sites 243 units 1,000 sq m 0 0 - - Existing plan ning permis sions 34 units 0 0 0

Development type Homes Retail Employment Schools PLANNED GROWTH

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Y AND CONTEXT west hounslow HISTOR The distinction between Hounslow and Hounslow The distinction between Hounslow not appreciate any West is subtle and many might that, the clus changes in character. Having said other important historical feature in the form of other important Lane, which was the Cavalry Barracks on Beavers built in 1793. in and around ter of restaurants, shops and cafes a distinct charac Hounslow West tube station has Hounslow tates now constitute much of modern West and give it its suburban character. Hounslow West has a recent history of settle Hounslow West nearly all There are a number of housing estates, share many built pre- or post-World War II which differences similar characteristics yet have subtle residential es in style, material or detail. These ment, previously it was part of the wide expanses it was part of the wide expanses ment, previously until development started of Hounslow Heath, Metropolitan District Railway to occur after the Barracks station was built arrived and Hounslow Hounslow West in 1925). in the 1880’s (renamed continues to this day, with an This military link and more built ter which is different to the busier up Hounslow down the road. hounslow west

Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. 82 Hounslow | Local Plan 83 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Education Hounslow West ED4 TW3 4LB Sutton Lane, Hounslow, New Site 2 Central 7.06 and open Primary school plus sports field space. entry to School expansion from two form three or four form entry. Developable Phase 1 Public y School

Phasing Land ownership Proposed use Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use

Primar Wellington west hounslow hounslow west

heath nurseries Allocation Education District Hounslow West Site Reference ED5 Address Staines Road, Hounslow Heath, Houn- slow, TW4 5AB Source New Site PTAL 2 London Plan Character Setting Site Area (ha) 4.18 Existing use Former Garden Centre Proposed use New school. Proposed 3 storey 8FE Sec- ondary School with offsite playing fields or an SEN school. Phasing Developable Phase 1 Land ownership Public

84 Hounslow | Local Plan 85 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Housing Hounslow West H6 TW4 6HD Beavers Lane, Hounslow, Plan Document Existing Development 1b Suburban 14.72 Army Barracks Residential Developable Phase 3 Public y barracks

Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership

cavalr west hounslow hounslow west

hounslow west station Allocation Mixed use District Hounslow West Site Reference M27 Address Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3DH Source Existing Development Plan Document PTAL 4 London Plan Character Setting Suburban Site Area (ha) 1.57 Existing use LUL Station Car Park Proposed use Residential, Commercial and Retail Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Private

86 Hounslow | Local Plan 87 - - - priorities proposed local 1. Cranford and Heston will continue to be a 1. Cranford and will see smaller infill develop residential area that ment. mitigates noise 2. Ensure new development close proximity to Heathrow impacts arising from Airport; protection of local shopping cen 3. Continue the and Bath tres including Heston shopping centre Road in Cranford; aggregates site 4. Safeguard Rectory Farm as an regard to poten that should be investigated with come tial mineral extraction should development forward; expansion of 5. Promote the improvement and at Hartlands. existing gypsies and travellers site International 6. Safeguard part of the Western as identified in Market sites for a waste facility, the West London Waste Plan. Heston Leisure 7. Support the redevelopment of Centre. Heston Health 8. Support the redevelopment of Centre. New sites 236 units 0 0 2 primary school forms of entry - - Existing plan ning permis sions 37 units 0 0 0 Development type Homes Retail Employment Schools PLANNED GROWTH - - - - - Y AND CONTEXT

HISTOR The historic cores of Heston Lane and Cranford The historic cores of Heston Lane residential ar High Street are denser than the ough, which retains a feeling of remoteness ough, which retains limited accessibility. There has reinforced by its aircraft in this long been a close association with here from 1929 area; Heston Aerodrome existed airport was built to 1947 until the larger Heathrow of Cranford and which sits to the immediate west Heston. of uses with eas surround them, providing a mix with a shops, business and civic uses clustered terraces mixture of housing from small Victorian from the to larger detached homes set back really func street. Cranford High Street no longer Cranford and Heston, located in the north-west Cranford and Heston, were once two separate villages of the borough, identities. Today, they are with quite different with swathes of inter-war and merged together dissected by busy highways. post-war housing and quiet part of the bor The area is a secluded tions as a high street, with most activity occurring tions as a high street, with most a number of ho on the Bath Road where there are also Cranford tels, shops, cafes, businesses and where there Library. This is in contrast to Heston and around Hes is a clear centre and focal point in Church Road. ton Road, New Heston Road and There exists a varied collection of shops including; a few pubs, library and a church which all cluster in and around the memorial gardens. heston and cranford cranford and heston

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88 Hounslow | Local Plan 89 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Gypsy and Travellers Site Gypsy and Travellers Cranford and Heston GT1 9RY The Hartlands, Heston,TW5 New Site 1b Suburban 1.44 within Exitsing Gypsy and Travellers site the green belt Remove from the green belt to retain and and improve the provision of Gypsy Traveller pitches. Phase 1, 2, & 3 Public

Phasing Land ownership Proposed use Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use

Existing site Hartlands heston and cranford cranford and heston

The Hartlands

Allocation Gypsy and Travellers Site District Cranford and Heston Site Reference GT2 Address The Hartlands, Heston, TW5 9RY Source New Site PTAL 1b London Plan Character Setting Suburban Site Area (ha) 0.97 Existing use Green Belt Proposed use Remove site from the green belt and make provision for additional Gypsy and Traveller pitches. Phasing Phase 1, 2, & 3 Land ownership Public

90 Hounslow | Local Plan 91 - Leisure Cranford and Heston L2 Heston, TW5 0LG New Heston Road, New Site 2 Suburban 2.15 Leisure centre and open space im Reprovison of new leisure centre, proved park together with necessary proved park together with necessary enabling development Developable Phase 1 Public

Phasing Land ownership Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use

Centre Heston Leisure heston and cranford cranford and heston

Rectory Farm

Allocation Minerals District Cranford and Heston Site Reference MIN1 Address A312 / The Parkway and A4 Bath Road (Bath Road/Cranford Lane) Heston, TW5 9UU Source New Site (planning reference 00315/E/ P18) PTAL 2 London Plan Character Setting Suburban Site Area (ha) 42.55 Existing use Green belt and Farmland Proposed use Minerals extraction and restored parkland Phasing Developable Phase 1 & 2 Land ownership Private

92 Hounslow | Local Plan 93 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved - ing a Health Developable Phase 2 Mixed Mixed use Cranford and Heston M10 TW5 9EP Cranford Lane, Heston, New Site 2 Suburban 1.31 Residential and Health Facility ( includ Residential and Community uses

Phasing Land ownership Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use

cranford lane heston and cranford bedfont

HISTORY AND CONTEXT PLANNED GROWTH proposed local priorities

Bedfont may have been settled during the Bronze Development Existing plan- New sites 1. Continue the protection of industrial land includ- Age, Iron Age and Roman periods. Bedfont first type ning permis- ing the North Feltham Trading estate Preferred appears as a Saxon settlement on the Roman sions Industrial Land, many of which contain Heathrow- road to Staines. It formed an ancient parish in the related business operations. Homes 0 units 0 units Spelthorne Hundred of Middlesex, centred on St 2. Protect the extensive open landscape of the Retail 0 0 Mary’s Church. Industry came in 1630 in the form green belt whilst encouraging leisure, agricultural of sword smithing utilising a mill on the Duke of Employment 0 0 uses which complement this landscape Northumberland’s River. The mill was later used Schools 0 0 3. Open up access to and along the two artificial for gunpowder manufacture which continued until rivers (Longford and Duke of Northumberland). 1926. In the 17th and 18th centuries the Staines Road became a major coaching route with six inns in Bedfont alone.

Today Bedfont is predominantly residential and may be classified as post-war outer suburban. There are however large areas devoted to employment uses such as trading estates, utilities and a business park. The main historic core lies to the west of the study area, focused on the parish church and the village green of East Bedfont. Short rows of late 19th century houses lie to the east along the major routes, where the study area merges almost imperceptibly with that of Feltham. There are very large areas of open space, much of it natural or semi-natural, reflecting the area’s Greater London fringe location. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

94 Hounslow | Local Plan 95 ------priorities proposed local 1. Build on the current success of Feltham town success of Feltham town 1. Build on the current opportunities to intensify uses centre by exploring the town centre in accord on sites surrounding of the Heathrow Opportu ance with the principles nity Area. town centre for new restau 2.Promote Feltham to increase town centre activity rant and café uses in the evening. land includ 3. Continue the protection of industrial Preferred ing the North Feltham Trading estate Heathrow- Industrial Land, many of which contain related business operations. to the town cen 4. To maximise and improve links as the Longford tre’s environmental assets such River and Feltham Green. sports and recrea 5. Enhancement of the existing together with tion provision on Feltham Arenas wider environmental improvements. access and move 6. Explore options for improving acts as a ment across the railway which currently pinch point into the town centre. X forms of 7. Make provision for an additional entry at primary school level. New sites 99 units 0 0 1-3 primary school forms of entry (shared with Hanworth) - - Existing plan ning permis sions 130 units 0 0 0 Development type Homes Retail Employment Schools PLANNED GROWTH - - - Y AND CONTEXT

HISTOR velopment in the mid-2000s and continues to be velopment in the mid-2000s and is served by a major regional attractor. The area London and train and underground from central Feltham by buses from the rest of the borough. London, is one of the greenest areas in Greater Hounslow Heath, with three rivers, easy access to southwest, a semi-rural land to the north and historic Han lake-dotted country park to the west, as its own large worth Park to the south as well recreation spaces. Feltham first appears as a Saxon settlement in Feltham first appears of the Roman road to Staines woodlands south before the Norman Conquest. some 300 years parish in the Spelthorne It formed an ancient centred on St Dunstan’s Hundred of Middlesex, an Act of Enclosure saw much Church. In 1802 for small agricultural use common land privatized late 19th century developed which had by the The coming into large farms and market gardens. the town north of the railway in 1848 expanded residential with Today Feltham is predominantly uses and may large areas devoted to employment outer suburban. be classified as mostly post-war rede Feltham town centre saw comprehensive wards and for the first time a High Street proper wards and for the first time a High appeared. feltham feltham

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Education Feltham ED2 TW13 7UB Forest Road, Feltham, New Site 2 2.25 Industrial Education - primary school Phase 1 Private feltham Allocation District Site Reference Address Source PTAL Setting London Plan Character Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Phasing Land ownership new forest road feltham

Land south of Astronaut House

Allocation Housing District Feltham Site Reference H2 Address Hounslow Road, Feltham, TW14 9AY Source Existing Development Plan Document PTAL 4 London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 2.06 Existing use Proposed use Housing Phasing Developable Phase 3 Land ownership Private

98 Hounslow | Local Plan 99

Leisure Feltham L3 Feltham TW14 Shakespeare Avenue, 9HX New Site Urban Open space and recreation Area for enhanced sports and recreational facilities Developable Phase 1, 2 & 3 Public feltham Phasing Land ownership Source PTAL London Plan Character Setting Site Area (ha) Existing use Proposed use Allocation District Site Reference Address Arenas Feltham feltham

feltham ex services mens club

Allocation Mixed Use District Feltham Site Reference M11 Address Feltham Ex service mens club Off Bedfont Lane, Feltham, TW14 9NW Source New Site PTAL 1a London Plan Character Setting Urban Site Area (ha) 1.05 Existing use Proposed use Residential and/ or education (primary school - relocation and expansion of St Lawrences) Phasing Developable Phase 1 Land ownership Public

100 Hounslow | Local Plan 101 - - - - priorities proposed local 1. Continue the protection of local shopping provi 1. Continue the local shopping centre. sion including Hanworth to heritage assets 2. Promote improvements House and Park. including Hanworth economic and environmental im 3. Target social, identified Areas for Regenera provements to the of deprivation including Butts tion with high levels Avenue, Bear Farm, South Road area, Elmwood Road area. Road/ Swan Road and Hounslow Locally Sig 4. Continue the protection of existing nificant Industrial Estates. New sites 16 units 0 0 1-3 primary school forms of entry (shared with Feltham) - - Existing plan ning permis sions 0 units 0 0 0

Development type Homes Retail Employment Schools PLANNED GROWTH

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Y AND CONTEXT hanworth HISTOR tial areas are fairly homogeneous though there are tial areas are fairly homogeneous The main small pockets of diversity of character. church and historic core is focused on the parish end of the very the site of the manor at the south substantial Hanworth Park. The area is predominantly residential and may be The area is predominantly residential There are classified as post-war outer suburban. uses some large areas devoted to employment utilities both in the form of trading estates and of the residen centrally and on the fringes. Most peared to the south in the late 19th century peared to the south in the late 19th Much of Hanworth’s earlier history revolves Much of Hanworth’s of which only part of the moat around its manor, in structure having been built remains, the present Tudor times the manor was the mid C18th. During hunting on the then adjacent used as a base for The adjacent church is of early Hounslow Heath. The actual village of Hanworth medieval origin. crossroads to the southeast. evolved at the major developed Nurseries, market gardens and farms largest of which, throughout the 19th century, the in the Butt’s Farm, was developed as housing utilities ap 1950s. Water treatment and storage © Crown copyright. All rights reserved 100019263 2013. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved hanworth

hanworth library

Allocation Housing District Hanworth Site Reference H3 Address 2 – 12 Hanworth Road, Feltham, TW13 6AW Source New Site PTAL 2 London Plan Character Setting Suburban Site Area (ha) 0.29 Existing use Library Proposed use Residential Phasing Developable Phase 2 Land ownership Public

03 supporting our town centres

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one ve i object . Enhanced public realm and enviro residential quarters also help build their identity. improvements will mental investment and to attract ities, and new il fac and cultural service offer; new leisure as a focus for the community ining our town centres Mainta supporting our town centres

chapter summary Our four town centres are one of the borough’s A strategy tailored to each town centre centres in the borough are identified for medium most important assets. They provide the focus for The majority of new development within the bor- growth with Hounslow town centre additionally shopping, leisure, employment and civic fun tions, ough will be channelled into the four town centres identified as in need of regeneration. Medium as well as places for people to live. They are typi- which due to their general accessibility together growth refers to town centres with moderate cally the most accessible locations in the borough with access to jobs and local services provide the levels of demand for retail, leisure and office served by multiple bus routes, rail or underground best opportunity for sustainable development. floorspace and with physical and public transport stations, and larger public car parks. They also capacity to accommodate it. Regeneration need provide the opportunity for a variety of activities The borough contains four town centres of dif- is a supplementary classification for town centres to be undertaken in a single trip making the most fering scales and function which is reflected in where the London Plan identifies existing capacity effective use of the existing infrastructure. There their classification in the London Plan town centre can be utilised to achieve regeneration objectives is strong national and regional planning policy sup- hierarchy. In summary, Hounslow town centre is including physical, environmental and economic port for ensuring the continuing vitality of town the largest, classified as a metropolitan centre, renewal. The options presented below address centres through Local Plans. This includes defin- Chiswick is a major centre and Feltham and Brent- the overall future role and function of each of the ing a network and hierarchy of centres, identifying ford are district centres. The London Plan also town centres. the extent of town centres and primary shopping identifies policy directions for each town centre areas (incorporating the primary and secondary in terms of the scale of growth. All of the town Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

106 Hounslow | Local Plan 107 - - 1. Promote the redevelopment of key remaining of key remaining 1. Promote the redevelopment as identified in the Hounslow development sites town centre masterplan including the High Street retail and leisure growth. Quarter as the focus of leisure and enter 2. Promote the expansion tainment to promote evening activity within the tainment to promote town centre. as a major 3. Promote and enhance the centre borough and shopping destination within the overall level of West London by increasing the retail floorspace. a new market 4. Identify a site for a provision of at the western end of the High Street. design quality 5. Enhancing the public realm and of the town to improve the character and quality centre. for all 6. Improve arrival, access and wayfinding pedes users of the town centre, but especially the railway trians and cyclists, particularly from Central station to the south and from Hounslow and Hounslow East stations. icy options proposed pol - - - - -

hounslow town centre ion of regenerat Hounslow is currently an under-performing Metro Hounslow is currently politan town centre identified for regeneration in identified for regeneration in politan town centre and through the council’s emerg the London Plan centres town our ing support ing Hounslow town centre masterplan reflecting centre masterplan reflecting ing Hounslow town given to significantly enhancing the local priority The centre is currently its image and function. by local people and external perceived negatively poor appearance of the streets visitors due to the a limited spaces and buildings, together with the range of shops and services. Consequently, are choosing large local catchment population elsewhere. to shop and spend their leisure time plan is being The Hounslow town centre master strategy for the produced to set out the council’s and is being redevelopment of the town centre docu consulted upon separately as a background options outlined ment. Consequently, the policy masterplan as below are drawn directly from the to the redevelop the council’s preferred approach with the sup ment of the town centre together porting site allocations. supporting our town centres

regeneration of brentford town centre proposed policy options Brentford town centre struggles to fulfil its role as a District centre with a declining High Street and 1. Maximise the centre’s vitality and viability by a number of vacant and/ or derelict buildings. The promoting an increase in town centre floorspace existing Brentford Area Action Plan (which will be appropriate in scale for District centre. replaced by the Local Plan) has already sought to 2. Reconnect the High Street with the centre’s set out a strategy for the regeneration of the cen- wealth of historical assets which have been tre. It is proposed that the Local Plan take forward undervalued and neglected for many years and a this existing approach, encouraging the sustain- canal side environment which is unique in charac- able regeneration of the town to better serve its ter, enjoyable and diverse in the variety of uses it growing community, and enhancing the image provides. of the town by capturing the distinctiveness of 3. Support the new retail with a mix of leisure, Brentford’s unique the river and canal-side entertainment and cultural uses which promote environments. greater use of the canal side, primarily on the Brentford Waterside site to the south of Brentford High Street. 4. Promote the relocation of the Waterman’s Arts Centre to Brentford town centre. 5. Ensure provision of short-term shopper car parking within the town centre. 6. Promote improvements to the High Street to improve the environment for pedestrians and to ease movement north to south. 7. Identify a site for the creation of a new market square in front of the old Magistrates Court on Brentford High Street. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

108 Hounslow | Local Plan 109 - - 1. Retain the existing level of retail floorspace 1. Retain the existing centre and promote the intro within Feltham town as the Longford tres environmental assets such River and Feltham Green. duction of new restaurant uses to increase town uses to increase town duction of new restaurant the evening. centre activity in Action Plan to promote the 2. Prepare an Area refurbishment of buildings or redevelopment or town centre to include a mix of sites near to the improve transport residential and leisure uses, and access into the town centre. to the town cen 3. To maximise and improve links icy options proposed pol - -

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re In recent years Feltham has experience sub In recent years Feltham stantial change with the redevelopment of ‘The stantial change with and services and a significant Centre’, new shops development. There is an amount of residential on this existing success and opportunity to build town centre continues to improve. ensure that the into enhanced leisure and This includes linking at Feltham Arenas, exploring sporting provision for Lon options with Network Rail and Transport centres town our ing support don to improve the pinch-points which constrict don to improve the pinch-points the opportunity access into the town centre and surrounding the to integrate more fully with sites development town centre through mixed use to deliver opportunities. Detailed work is required engagement these proposals including significant with landowners and the major infrastructure linked to the providers, and to explore capacity Heathrow Opportunity Area. supporting our town centres

Maintaining and Enhancing Chiswick proposed policy options Town Centre Chiswick is a successful major centre which pro- 1.To sustain the range and quality of shopping vides primarily for convenience shopping. There goods available within the centre and discourage is also a wide provision of restaurants and bars the concentration of non-retail uses which could creating a vibrant night time economy. The main impact on the vitality and viability of the centre. focus for business is to the west of the town 2. Ensure variety in and an appropriate range of centre around Chiswick Park, with pressure for non-retail uses to support the existing shopping, changes of use to residential for remaining of- business and night-time activities. fices within the town centre. For these reasons, 3. Ensure that development at the periphery of the and because, unlike the other three town centres town centre does not detract from the centre’s Chiswick does not have any substantial develop- current roles. ment sites, the town centre is viewed as an area 4. Protect and enhance the special qualities and requiring enhancement and consolidation rather heritage character of the High Road, it’s three to than regeneration. However, there are some four storey buildings with retail ground floor front- specific areas of concern particular in terms of ages with residential shopping provision, and the loss of comparison retail stores to competing centres such as Ham- mersmith together with a significant proportion of non-retail uses which require careful management in order to maintain the retail function of the centre. There are also concerns about traffic issues on the High Road conflicting with pedestrians, and a lack of public car parking provision. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

110 Hounslow | Local Plan 111 - - - appears being A3. The in an area. A frontage

30m A3 It is recognised that Chiswick is a well perform It is recognised centre, with a large number of ing ‘Major’ town when figures are assessed A1 units. However all other town centres, it is in Chiswick against that the primary frontage somewhat surprising just 58% A1 retail and 48% of length presents However, Chiswick the secondary frontage. different way to the other performs in a slightly as it presents town centres within the borough varied eateries an enhanced leisure role with its a successful and drinking establishments, creating of the bigger evening economy. Therefore, some of front A3 restaurants cover a larger section A1 units. The age to that of the multiple smaller of Chiswick proportion of A1 units in the frontages to retain their is slightly below the level required a slight overall retail function and consequently in each is recom increase in the proportion of A1 mended.

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5m A1 A1 units could total 20m in length, with a large A3 restaurant spanning 30m. A1 units could total 20m in length, could contain five units totalling 50m, four Explanation: Explanation: picture of uses with Frontage lengths pose a more accurate four more A1 units in a parade, the A3 This shows that although there are more dominant on the frontage.

as this more accurately represents the presence represents the presence as this more accurately uses in the town centre as and extent of different below. shown by the figure recent survey data shows that The council’s most units (A1 use class) is strong presence of retail notably in the existing across all town centres, where there is a presumption primary frontages against their loss. in Houn The proportion of the primary frontage use is 79%, slow town centre currently in retail However, with low vacancy rates at just 3%. the primary there is a sharp contrast between significant drop and secondary frontages with a present in retail uses in the secondary frontage, ing 51% A1 of frontage length and a high level of ing 51% A1 of frontage length and vacancy at 13%. - - - -

ions esignat Town Centre D The council’s annual Town Centre Health Check The council’s annual Town Centre centre both in monitors the uses within each town unit numbers and frontage length. The proportion of different uses and the proposed policy options put forward below are based on frontage length rent extent of each of the town centres, together of the town centres, together rent extent of each identified on the with a primary and secondary are The council Development Plan Proposals map. on annual basis monitors the health of these areas record the through town centre surveys which units. The use of the shops including any vacant 2012 iden latest surveys completed in summer in Brentford and tify vacancy rates to be highest in Feltham and Chiswick town centres and lowest both the identi Hounslow. Taking into account of the differ fied retail need and the performance the town ent areas of our current town centres, to ensure their centre boundaries will be reviewed throughout appropriate management and growth policies the plan period. A set of accompanying to make it clear will also need to be put in place and cafes will which uses i.e. shops or restaurants be permitted in each location.

The Local Plan will need to define the extent of need to define the extent of The Local Plan will town centres through the each of the borough’s a town centre boundary on the identification of with a primary shopping Policies Map, together and secondary frontages. area, and the primary of the town centre where the These are the areas shops will be located. The cur majority of retail centres town our ing support supporting our town centres

Brentford town centre is the subject of regenera- ing proposals map following consolidation A1 retail on a case by case basis for their tion now and for the future with a lot of intended through the Brentford Area Action Plan. likely impact on the retail function of the growth in and around the town centre. The A1 retail parade, together with the vitality and offer on the primary frontage is fairly strong for 2. Maintain the retail function of the primary viability of the centre. a district centre at 65%. The secondary frontage frontages in the borough’s four town centres: is also fairly strong in Brentford, with 59% A1 at by: 3. Maintain the retail function of the secondary present. a) Setting thresholds for retail function frontages by:: (based on shop front length) dependent on a) Setting an A1 threshold for each town Much of Feltham town centre has been rebuilt the status of the town centre, and to reflect centre of 55%, both to retain the overall rein recent years, creating a large amount of new the current proportion of retail within each tail function of these frontages but allow for shops within the town centre. Consequently there of the town centres as follows: more diversity away from the retail core. OR is a strong representation of A1 uses within the (i) Hounslow (metropolitan centre): 75% A1 b) Not setting a specific threshold for the primary frontage at 70%, whilst the proportion in threshold to retain the strong retail offer on retail function of the secondary frontages the secondary frontage is currently at 58%. the frontages, whilst leaving some scope for but to assess proposals for changes of use diversity especially in relation to increased from A1 retail on a case by case basis for provision of A3 uses. their likely impact on the retail function of proposed policy options (ii) Chiswick (major centre): 60% A1 thresh- the retail parade, together with the vitality old reflecting the role that Chiswick per- and viability of the centre. 1. Define the boundary of each town centre forms with an enhanced leisure role with based on: restaurants and drinking establishments, c) Resist a change of use from in the prima- a) Retaining the existing town centre bound- creating a successful evening economy. ry or secondary frontages where the propor- aries as presented on the current Proposals Feltham and Brentford (district centres): tion of A1 retail uses in designated frontag- Map. OR 65% A1 threshold to enable them to per- es fall below the relevant threshold with the b) Reducing the extent of the town centre form both a convenience shopping and option to consider the following criteria: boundaries for Hounslow, Chiswick and wider service role reflecting their district i) The proposal would result in an over-con- Feltham town centres based on recent town centre status. OR centration of non-retail uses. centre survey data. Brentford town centre b) Not setting specific thresholds for the ii) The benefits of the proposal to the vital- would remain as presented on the exist- retail function of the primary frontages but ity and viability of the wider town centre, to assess proposals for changes of use from enhancing its overall character and function Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

112 Hounslow | Local Plan 113 - sets a default floorspace threshold of 2,500 sq sets a default floorspace such assessments include m and requires that impact of such proposals on fu evidence of the ture town centre investment and on town centre investment and on town centre ture town centre There is the option to set a vitality and viability. floorspace threshold to reflect proportionate local there is likely to be a significant the scale at which town centre. impact on each - - - - -

il growth reta In addition to identifying sites for retail growth, the In addition to identifying sites for the impact Local Plan is also required to address on exist of proposed out of centre development able relate to the location of the identified sites, able relate to the location of the forward through and alternative proposals can put the consultation process. of a ing town centres through the identification development floorspace threshold above which proposals would have provide evidence of pre dicted impact on the performance of nearby town centres. The National Planning Policy Framework out the plan period to 2031, and therefore the out the plan period be accommodated within each level of growth to study identified a need for town centre. The sq m and 43,200 sq m (gross) of between 30,000 m and between -3,700 sq comparison floorspace floorspace. and 900 sq m (gross) of convenience this borough The retail needs study also assigns proportionally wide need has also been allocated Hounslow to to each of the town centres showing with the have the greatest need. In accordance the council National Planning Policy Framework sites within will need to identify development the each of the town centres to accommodate indicative areas of identified need up to 2021 with options avail additional capacity up to 2031. The ditional retail floor space in the borough through ditional retail floor

The council commissioned a Retail Needs Study a Retail Needs Study The council commissioned 2013) to quantify the need for ad (updated in Jan centres town our ing support supporting our town centres

proposed policy options 1. Allocate sites to meet the requirement of a minimum of 30,000 sq m of additional retail floorspace to 2021,prioritising Hounslow town centre.

a) Allocating the following sites in accordance with the council’s proposed site allocations:;

Centre Site Name Allocated retail floor space Hounslow Hounslow High Street Quarter 10,000 Hounslow Intensification and redevelopment of the Treaty Centre 4,000 Hounslow Lampton Road 900 Hounslow Bell Road 550 Hounslow Hounslow House 5,500 Hounslow London Road North 2,500 Brentford Brentford Waterside 6,500 Brentford Brentford Morrison’s redevelopment 500 Brentford Brentford Police Station 1,000 Hounslow West Hounslow West Station 1,000 TOTAL 32,450

OR b) Identifying alternative sites through the consultation process.

2. Set a impact assessment threshold for the borough’s town centres a) Adopt the threshold set out in the National Planning Policy Framework of 2,500 sq m for all of borough’s town centres; OR b) Adopt specific thresholds for each of the different types of town centres reflecting the scale and role: Hounslow Metropolitan town centre (c100,000 sq m of floorspace) – 2,500 sq m (2.5% of floorspace); Chiswick Major town centre (c50,000 sq m of floorspace) – 1,250 sq m (2.5% floorspace); Brentford and Feltham town centres (c10,000 sq m floorspace) – 250 sq m (2.5% of floorspace). Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

114 Hounslow | Local Plan 115 - - 4. Control the provision of non-retail A2 uses 4. Control the provision to prevent an over con within town centres one area i.e. two or more centration in any could have a negative adjacent units which function and vitality and impact on the retail centre... viability of the parade or wider town the allo 5. Promote town centre living through sites within cation of mixed use development to increase all of the borough’s town centres local activity throughout the day and support facilities and services. markets in 6. Support the provision of new where Hounslow and Brentford town centres, facilities that they make provision for shopping offer. complement the existing town centre - - - - a) Identifying specific areas of the town a) Identifying specific areas of the centre suitable for A3 uses; OR uses b) Supporting the provision of A3 of the throughout the secondary frontage being an town centre subject to there not i.e. two over-concentration in any one area or more adjacent A3 units and 55% of the frontage remaining in retail use. courage an improved night-time economy by: courage an improved night-time 1. The allocation of sites within Hounslow 1. The allocation of sites within Hounslow provision and Brentford town centres for the including of new large-scale leisure activities cinemas and events spaces. of 2. Secure the relocation and redevelopment Brentford the Waterman’s Arts Centre within town centre. of res 3. Promote an increase in the provision Hounslow, taurant and cafes (A3) uses within to en Brentford and Feltham town centres proposed policy options sues in terms of residential amenity for residents residential amenity for residents sues in terms of High Road and supporting living on Chiswick to given detailed considera streets which needs high proportion of evening uses does cause is high proportion of tion. - -

of town ion the diversificat Encouraging centre land uses By contrast Chiswick town centre has a vibrant By contrast Chiswick town centre a large number of evening economy supported by attractive both restaurants and bars which prove to employers looking to locate in the area, their employees and local residents. However, the bers and compete with out of centre destinations, with out of centre destinations, bers and compete consideration is given to the it is important that land uses within town centres diversification of during the day to provide a wide choice of activity town centres and night. Hounslow and Brentford perceptions due in particular suffer from negative centre offer, the lack of diversity in their town visitor numbers especially in the evenings when leisure or cul are very low. There are no major which act tural uses within in either town centre centre has as a night-time draw. Feltham town are in part similarly poor perceptions but which Leisure West compensated by the out of centre borough’s only development which provides the together with multiplex cinema and bowling alley needs support restaurant uses. The opportunity activity into to be taken to attract more night-time the town centre itself. The traditional role of town centres, as the focus of town centres, as the focus The traditional role local services, will continue to for shopping and function throughout the plan be their primary in order to sustain visitor num period. However, centres town our ing support supporting our town centres

Transforming town centre public realm proposed policy options

The perception of the character and identity of the 1. Ensuring that new buildings which front borough’s town centres varies greatly in terms of onto the borough’s high streets should be of a the overall quality and appearance of the public human scale with a high degree of articulation realm i.e. the spaces between the buildings in- including active ground floor frontages to all cluding roads, pavements, seating, signage, trees streets and spaces. and public squares or greens. Evidence provided 2. Promote the renewal and upgrade of shop in the Local Economic Assessment, the Hounslow fronts to improve the character and appear- Town Centre master plan and the town centre ance of the town centres including the reten- health checks have identified negative perceptions tion of the Shop Front Guidelines Supplemen- among visitors and investors of the quality of the tary Planning Document. borough’s town centres and consequently their 3. Ensure that all new developments within attractiveness as places to visit and spend money. the borough’s town centres contribute to the In particular, issues are identified with Hounslow improvement of the public realm. and Brentford which are the focus of wider re- 4. Create new public social spaces and generation activity in order to improve their retail squares to encourage social interaction. offer, and enhance the facilities and services available to visitors and workers to help attract new investment. The exception to this is Chiswick town centre, which is rated more highly because of assets such as Turnham Green and Chiswick Back Common together with the independent shops, but where there remain issues such as conflicts between pedestrians and high levels of traffic on Chiswick High Road that could also be addressed. Consequently, to improve the perception and identity of the borough’s town centres policies options have been developed to specifically support the improvement of the public realm and overall design quality. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

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summary

Building a strong, competitive local economy is a key principle set out in the NPPF. The Local Plan is required to plan proactively to meet the development needs of business and support a growing and dynamic economy. Hounslow is an area of significant economic potential scoring highly in terms of growth ranking in the top ten of London boroughs with 8% growth between 2009 and 2011. The borough has also been identified by economic analysts as seventh in the top locations in the country where business is predicted to grow between 2013 and 2017. Future employment growth is anticipated to be primarily in the service sector, and particularly within the growing number of creative and media companies clustering in the east of the borough in Chiswick and along the Golden Mile. The role of the Local Plan will be to identify sites for inward investment, planning positively for the promotion and expansion of this media cluster. It will also continue to protect the borough’s significant number of strategically and locally significant industrial sites which play a vital role in support the central London and Heathrow economies, and make it some of the most expensive industrial land in Europe. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

120 Hounslow | Local Plan 121 - - - a) Evidence of active marketing of the site a) Evidence of active marketing or as for offices (both in its current format for a an office redevelopment opportunity) located period of at least two years where or within a Key Existing Office Locations; in other for a period of at least one year locations; demon b) The provision of an assessment existing strating if the site is viable for its employment use; c) A mixed use development is proposed of which will retain an equivalent number jobs. 2. Manage and protect strategically and locally 2. Manage and protect for office employment as significant locations Locations including town Key Existing Office Chiswick, Brentford and centres (Hounslow, office locations at Chis Feltham; Key existing Lakes and on the Great wick Park, Bedfont West Road; land and build 3. Manage the change of use of uses to ings from office to non-employment the with capacity, employment sufficient retain option to specify the following criteria. 4. Support the growth of local businesses of existing through the small scale expansion offices outside of town centres of up to 200 sq m or 25% of existing floorspace (whichever is the lower). - - - - a) The borough’s four town centres (Houn a) The borough’s four town centres slow, Chiswick, Brentford and Feltham); sites (see b) Allocated employment proposal Appendix 2) c) Sites with a PTAL of 4 or higher including Chiswick Business Park. 1. Direct new office based employment to the 1. Direct new office based employment following potential locations: isting Office Locations, small-scale offices in out- isting Office Locations, small-scale the diversity of of-centre locations contribute to be protected, and the local economy which should and medium provide alternative options for small location and sized enterprises in terms of size, of centre offices cost. The redevelopment of out will continue for other uses including residential the renewal of to be one of the key options for vacant buildings and sites. age any release of such stock. Whilst there is less age any release of such stock. Whilst outside of Key Ex evidence of demand for offices Outside of town centres and major employment centres and major employment Outside of town small businesses which con locations, they are of the local economy. A tribute to the diversity of different types of office good quality range to meet the ever-changing space will be required in terms of size, location and needs of business also be important to man costs, it will therefore proposed policy options ------

ice Growth and Promoting Off Development sions. This plan will therefore need to identify sions. This plan will therefore need 90,000 sq m sites to the deliver the residual of proposal through the allocation of employment will be within sites. It is proposed that these sites with a the borough’s town centres, or locations (PTAL good level of public transport accessibility and replace of 4 of higher). The intensification is a key element ment of offices in town centres high trip gen of their regeneration and will ensure more easily erating uses are located in locations accessible by public transport. that whilst new It is also important to recognise town cen offices will be directed to the borough’s remain in exist tres, many of our major employers In terms of future commercial floor space require In terms of future ments, the Employment Land Review 2011 has Land Review 2011 has ments, the Employment for an additional 200,000 identified a requirement plan period to 2030. This is based sq m during the that the borough’s exist on the assumption sq m is retained. There is ing stock of 750,000 of office development pipeline already an existing planning permis 110,000 sq m based on current clusters such as ing out of centre strategic office and Bedfont Chiswick Park, the Great West Road to consider how Lakes. It is therefore necessary locations can the employment capacity of these be protected, and whether the expansion of some existing employers could be promoted subject to improvements in sustainable access equivalent to a PTAL level of 4 or higher. C DEVELOPMENT IC ECONOM ING PROMOT PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Maintaining the borough’s Industrial Land Supply

In terms of industrial land, the Employment Land their role in supporting the requirements of differ- the Mayor will provide strategic support for bor- Review identified there is a large and varied stock ent sorts of industrial occupier. oughs to resist their development for non-indus- of industrial land throughout the borough of about trial uses. Industrial estates have been identified 450 hectares in total. This includes approximately Preferred Industrial Locations (PILs) are desig- as LSISs through the borough’s Employment Land 260 hectares of B2 and B8 uses and 148 hectares nated for industrial uses that do not require a Review 2011 using criteria including strategic road of wider industrial uses such as utilities, land for high quality environment. Such uses may require access, impacts on surrounding amenity, servic- transport and waste transfer. The council’s indus- heavy goods access by road, rail and/ or water, ing of business and vacancy rates. The majority trial demand forecasting has identified negative need to operate outside normal hours, and require of LSISs are located in the west of the borough demand for industrial floorspace which equates to sufficient distance or other barriers to noise sensi- where there is significant demand for industrial the loss of approximately six hectares of land over tive uses. Two PILs are designated in Hounslow, land related to airport operations, which is in turn the Plan period to 2030. This is reflected in the North Feltham Trading Estate and Transport reflected in high land values. As opportunities for borough’s categorisation as an area for the limited Avenue, Brentford. The second type of SIL is In- local businesses that are not airport related are release of industrial land in the London Plan. dustrial Business Parks (IBPs), which are for firms constrained by high land values in the west, there that need better quality industrial surroundings, is a need for capacity in other areas of the bor- This Plan will put in place the borough’s hierarchy including B1b, B1c and high value B2 activities. ough to accommodate new business and growth for the management of industrial land by designat- One IBP is identified in Hounslow on the Great in existing business. ing those industrial estates of strategic and local West Road. significance. The Mayor of London has identified The generation of Local Plan options in this area is three strategically important industrial locations The council has also identified Locally Significant strongly influenced by the policies and guidance within the borough in the London Plan – North Industrial Sites (LSISs) that are considered to be in the London Plan which identify the hierarchy Feltham Trading Estate, the Great West Road locally important in providing industrial and ware- of industrial land and the uses appropriate within (part) and Transport Avenue, Brentford. These housing capacity. A number of these sites are designated industrial sites. Options do exist in Strategic Industrial Locations (SILs) are identified also sufficiently close together to form important terms of the industrial estates identified as Locally as London’s main reservoir of industrial land com- local employment clusters. The London Plan Significant Industrial Sites and the criteria for the promising approximately 40% of the capital’s total states that LSISs will be afforded the same level assessment of changes of use. supply. They are split into two types to reflect of protection as Strategic Industrial Locations and Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

122 Hounslow | Local Plan 123 - - - - - b)The provision of an assessment demon b)The provision is viable for its existing strating if the site industrial use; not contribute significantly c) The site does and economic diversity, to industrial supply or cumulatively; either individually sites are not un d) Surrounding industrial dermined for industrial uses; a site e) Release will be monitored on bench specific basis against the six hectare mark. 6. Direct proposals for new industrial/ ware 6. Direct proposals for new industrial/ housing to the borough’s Strategic Industrial housing to the borough’s Strategic Sites Locations, Locally Significant Industrial to being com and other industrial sites subject proposal. patible with uses surrounding the - - a) The development falls within the broad a) The development identified in the industrial type activities London Plan; is for employment work b) The proposal needs for small space to meet identified enterprises or new and medium sized sectors; emerging industrial (less than c) The proposal is for small scale work 200m2) ‘walk to’ facilities such as place crèches or cafes; or d) The proposal is for office development use (B1a) which is ancillary to the primary and of the site for industrial, warehousing related uses. marking of a) Evidence is provided of active uses the site for industrial and warehousing for a period of a least one year; 5. Manage the change of use from industrial, 5. Manage the change of use from a site not warehousing and related uses on the option to identified as a SIL or LSIS with specify the following criteria: - - -

2. In accordance with the London Plan, Stra 2. In accordance Significant tegic Industrial Locations, Locally warehous Industrial Sites for industrial uses, 1.Set the monitoring benchmark for the loss 1.Set the monitoring at six hectares to ensure that of industrial land of industrial capacity is an adequate supply borough throughout the plan maintained in the period. 4. Development within Strategic Industrial 4. Development within Strategic Industrial Locations and Locally Significant meets the fol Locations will be acceptable if it 3. Designate Strategic Industrial Locations and 3. Designate Strategic Industrial Locally Significant Industrial Sites. ing and related uses including waste facilities ing and related uses including waste of industrial will be protected, with the release of this land directed to industrial sites outside framework. the London lowing criteria in accordance with Plan.::

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Hotels proposed policy options There has been considerable growth in the hotel our town centres. sector in the last decade with 16 new hotels con- However, the significant cluster of hotels around 1. New visitor accommodation should be: structed since 2000, representing a growth rate Heathrow indicates the airport’s importance to a) Directed to the borough’s town centres; of 113% and creating 1,519 additional bedrooms. West London’s visitor economy. Thus whilst the OR This has resulted in Hounslow having the sec- priority for the council will be to direct new hotels b) Directed to the borough’s town centres ond highest number of hotel bedrooms in West to town centres due to the wider regeneration and sites located within 1km of the Heath- London at 2,062 bedrooms or 16% of the sub- benefits, it is also recognised that the proximity of row airport boundary with a PTAL of 4 or region’s total stock. Whilst the direct increase in Heathrow will remain a key driver of the demand higher. employment is estimated to be relatively modest, for additional hotel bedrooms. Locations in close 2. Allow for the small scale expansion of exist- the council’s Employment Land Review highlights proximity to the airport with a good level of public ing hotels outside of town centres of up to 200 the wider indirect benefits hotels can bring to the transport accessibility (PTAL of 4 are higher) are sq m or 25% of existing floorspace (whichever local economy, estimating expenditure of ap- therefore also proposed to be tested as accept- is the lower) to support the growth of local proximately £209 million by overnight visitors in able in principle. businesses. the borough in 2010. Approximately £100 million of this expenditure was estimated to have been on shopping, food and drink, and attractions in the borough, supporting local businesses and the town centre economies. Hotels are identified as a main town centre use, and therefore in accordance with the sequential approach are directed to the borough’s town centres as the most sustainable locations. This approach will also ensure that our town centres realise the full benefit of visitor expenditure, and will contribute to the council’s wider regeneration goals of improving the attractiveness and offer of Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

124 Hounslow | Local Plan 125 - - - - junction with the council’s recognised provid junction with the council’s recognised ers. 1. Continue to seek planning obligations 1. Continue to seek of employment training towards the provision including apprenticeships. planning obligations to 2. Continue to seek to support the placement wards job brokerage in local jobs. of local employees of higher and further 3. Support the location to education providers within the borough for local provide new training opportunities residents. in the bor 4. Require all major developments in con ough to deliver construction training icy options proposed pol nisms for achieving this will be apprenticeships, this will be apprenticeships, nisms for achieving and employment training, work-based learning to some extent through which can be supported Ensuring a skilled local workforce the Local Plan. benefit of encourage businesses will also have the remain in the borough, as well both to locate and sustainable patterns of travel to as enabling more work. - - - - -

Overall, Hounslow residents are more likely to be residents are more likely to be Overall, Hounslow occupations and less likely working in elementary professional occupations than to be working in In terms of employment the London average. into larger proportions of sectors, this translates in distribution, hospitality, trans residents working Skills Enhancing Local port and communications and lower proportions and lower proportions port and communications oc or banking and finance in public administration cupations. It is also evident from the commuting cupations. It is also evident from within in Houn data that the higher quality jobs

slow are more likely to be filled by non-Hounslow slow are more likely to be filled commuting residents, with Hounslow resident’s This can in part to lower quality jobs elsewhere. of residents be explained by the large proportion airport, equivalent who are employed at Heathrow and their high to 10% of the working population, services such representation in general passenger retail. Howev as baggage handling, catering and needs to be er, it is apparent that in general steps businesses to taken both to encourage Hounslow will primarily be employ Hounslow residents. This exist for achieved by ensuring that opportunities the necessary residents to access training to gain articulate skills and that local businesses clearly other workforce the range and types of skills and The key mecha attributes that they are seeking. C DEVELOPMENT IC ECONOM ING PROMOT PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Areas for Regeneration proposed policy options The London Plan identifies areas of London which The London Plan requires the Local Plan to set are in the 20% most deprived nationally as Areas out an integrated spatial approach for these areas 1. Promote sustainable mixed communities by for Regeneration. Hounslow borough has 12 areas that bring together regeneration development and promoting the provision of intermediate afford- within this 205 most deprived grouping which transport proposals with improvements in learning able housing. include four areas in the Hanworth ward, one and skills, health, safety, access, employment, en- 2. Promote a greater proportion of larger family in Hanworth Park, two in Heston West, one in vironment and housing set out in other local plans homes to address issues of overcrowding. Cranford, two in Isleworth, one in Syon and one in and strategies. There should also be a presump- 3. Protect and support the provision of local Brentford. The Ivybridge Estate in Isleworth is the tion against the loss of housing, including afford- shops and services. most deprived area in the borough. This is primar- able housing within these areas unless it is being 4. Explore options for improving sustainable ily due to very low incomes. replaced by better quality accommodation. transport access to key employment locations across the borough. The majority of the areas identified correspond with housing estates managed by Hounslow 5. Improve access to sport and recreation Homes or Registered Providers (Housing Associa- through the creation of greenways for walking tions). Two of these housing estates have already and cycling to local open spaces and parks. been identified for regeneration – Beavers Estate and Brabazon Estate. It is also important to note that none of the regeneration areas identified fall within the most deprived 20% in terms of living environment or health and disability. The key issues are income (households receiving benefits), employment (recipients of JSA) and barriers to housing and services (overcrowding, homeless- ness and distance to services such a GP or a supermarket). Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

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summary To accommodate the borough’s anticipated popu- tial benefits. They are a key component in in- lation growth over of 20,000 new residents by creasing social cohesion, tackling deprivation and 2030, there is an imperative for the Local Plan to negative area affects, attracting and supporting a support the delivery of new housing. However, higher level of local services, creating opportuni- the Local Plan will also need to plan for the deliv- ties for moving locally as housing requirements ery of this housing in a sustainable way creating change and supporting local employment opportu- high quality living environments which provide for nities through higher average levels of disposable residents throughout their lives. It will also be es- income. The aspiration to achieve mixed commu- sential to continue the protection of the borough’s nities is therefore not an end in itself but one im- existing housing stock as the demand for housing portant pre-condition for delivering successful and is significantly above the available supply. sustainable places to live. It will also be neces- The key to delivering high quality residential de- sary to ensure that new housing is built to a high velopment is the creation of mixed communities standard in terms of internal and private amen- defined in terms of ensuring a variety of housing ity space standards, and that the density of new tenures and price together with a mix of differ- housing reflects the character of the surrounding ent households such as families with children and area as well as the existing levels of public trans- older people is seen as having a number of poten- port accessibility and capacity. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

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TOTAL Osterley and Spring Grove Isleworth Hounslow West District Brentford Bedfont Hounslow Hanworth Chiswick Feltham Cranford and Heston tion exists through the consultation to propose tion exists through the consultation alternative or additional site allocations.: 1. Maximising the supply of additional homes 1. Maximising the achieve the annual housing in the borough to homes set out in the London target of 470 new Plan. housing growth will be distrib 2. The borough’s in accordance with the proposed uted as follows 2. The op site allocations provided in Appendix icy options proposed pol

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housing growth ing. The London Plan sets the borough an annual ing. The London Plan sets the borough per annum housing target of 470 new homes of housing land based on a long-term assessment as a ‘Strategic availability in the borough known (SHLAA). Housing Land Availability Assessment’ Planning Policy In accordance with the National allocate ‘deliv Framework, the Local Plan must The borough’s projected population growth will The borough’s projected demand for new housing in result in continued the lifetime of the Local Plan. Hounslow through of dwellings in the borough is The total number to be 97,000 (2011 Census), currently estimated of households growing by an with the number each year over the last decade, average of 1,100 84,000 in 2001 to 97,000 in 2011. increasing from that this Current household projections indicate Local Plan trend will continue throughout the for new hous period creating sustained pressure erable’ housing development sites to meet this erable’ housing development sites years plus a requirement for a minimum of five 2,468 homes. It further 5%, this is equivalent to sites must also identify a series of ‘developable’ locations for for a further five years, and preferred 15 years time. housing to be delivered in 10 to major The Local Plan must therefore identify to meet these housing sites across the borough and quantum requirements, showing the location of housing to be delivered in each part of the borough. IES IT COMMUN INABLE SUSTA ING IVER DEL DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Housing Affordability The latest house price data (Oct to Dec 2012) the local population. Notably, the level of shared in recognition of the role intermediate housing shows the average housing price for the borough ownership housing remains low at 1.8% having can play in freeing-up social rented housing and is £352,106. This ranks the borough 20th in increase from 1.5% in 2001, indicating that there helping Londoners get a first step on the housing London in terms of average, and is over £100,000 is potential for further emphasis on this type on ladder. However, the evidence in the borough’s higher than the UK average of £238,293. The tenure in the Local Plan. housing market assessment is that in terms of af- council’s Housing Market Assessment identifies fordable tenure there is a need for 70% of new af- that approximately half of all households seek- The target for the onsite provision of affordable fordable provision to be social rented and 30% to ing to move in Hounslow cannot afford market housing will be determined both in terms of need be intermediate (also known as shared ownership) housing, either to rent or buy, assuming 40% of and overall development viability. It should also in order to meet local needs as required by the income is spent on housing. This translates into be noted that the provision of affordable housing National Planning Policy Framework. It is also im- a net annual affordable housing requirement of remains a key corporate priority with the pledge portant to note that since the market assessment 4,188 new affordable homes per annum to meet to deliver 2,500 additional affordable homes by was completed, the government has changed need. This is almost 10 times the boroughs an- April 2014. In most market situations, proportions the funding model for prioritising the delivery of a nual housing target for all forms of housing. of affordable housing over 50% on a develop- new product known as affordable rented, which The 2011 census identifies approximately 85% ment site are unlikely to be viable, making this the is housing that can be let for up to 80% of market is privately owned with the remainder provided maximum achievable affordable housing target in rent. This type of tenure will be funded in place of by the council or Register Providers – previously viability terms. However, as market conditions social rented housing through central government known as Housing Associations. In terms of ten- vary, the affordable housing target set in the Lo- grants. ure, the largest grouping is now the private rented cal Plan will need to be viability tested taking into sector which has doubled from 15.4% to 30.2% account the cost of other policy requirements. In terms of spatial distribution, the different types in 10 years. The next largest is the owner occupi- The affordable housing target will therefore not of tenure are concentrated in different parts of ers with a mortgage at 28.5%, which has dropped be determined until the pre-submission stage, the borough. The highest concentration of private from 42.4% in 2001, followed by those who own once a viability assessment of the Local Plan has rented housing is in Hounslow Heath, West and their home outright at 26%. The doubling in the been prepared. Options are however presented Central wards along with Turnham Green. Social proportion of private rented housing together with in terms of the site size threshold, the affordable housing is located predominantly in the areas of the decline in the number of owner occupiers over tenure and mix of unit sizes for the provision of Brentford, Isleworth, Heston West and Hanworth. the last ten years also indicates issues of afford- affordable housing. Owner occupation is the most common in Oster- ability as house prices have continued to rise, as ley, Heston Central and East, Hounslow South, well as a change in the character of the residential In terms of the type of affordable housing provi- Feltham, Bedfont and Hanworth Park. The pattern population as a high proportion of private rented sion, the London Plan proposes a strategic split of of social housing also mirrors the areas identified Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local properties is likely to lead to a greater churn in 60% social rented housing and 40% intermediate as having the highest levels of deprivation, which 132 Hounslow | Local Plan 133 - - - sion for sites capable of providing ten or more units; of providing ten or more units; sion for sites capable OR plan numerical target for the Setting a borough-wide be negotiated on a period, with on-site provision to site-by-site basis; AND development b) Securing affordable housing on for the delivery sites by:setting a ten unit threshold of onsite affordable housing; OR development c) Securing affordable housing on for the delivery sites by setting a ten unit threshold seeking a financial of onsite affordable housing and contribution towards the delivery of affordable hous- fewer than ing from sites only capable of providing ten units. housing needs a) In accordance with the council’s affordable rent or and market assessment of 70% housing; OR social rent and 30% intermediate mix set out in b) In accordance with the preferred the London Plan of 60% affordable rent or social rent and 40% intermediate housing. centage target for onsite affordable housing provi centage target for a) Setting a borough-wide affordable housing per a) Setting a borough-wide 2. 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Within the borough, the average number of new the average number of new Within the borough, 2004 and homes approved on a site between disguises 2012 was 11.7. However this average schemes were the reality that 75% of approved homes was on sites where the net gain in new Plan currently less than ten units. The London ten units or more sets the affordable threshold at provision, (net) for on site affordable housing This which is the borough’s current threshold. opportunity to se means that there is currently no will be addressed through their allocation as Areas through their allocation as Areas will be addressed The Local Plan proposes the for Regeneration. target for affordable housing potential for a lower areas to ensure the provision of provision in such communities which is required sustainable mixed by the NPPF. cure any form of affordable housing provision on cure any form of affordable housing developments. three quarters of all new housing re As the National Planning Policy Framework objectively quires the council to meet the full the Local assessed needs for affordable housing, requirement Plan proposes to introduce a new a financial for sites of nine units or less to make affordable contribution to the provision of off-site that as housing, subject to viability, to ensure to meeting the many sites as possible contribute need for affordable housing. The council will then be able to invest this funding in subsidising the provision of affordable housing on other sites. IES IT COMMUN INABLE SUSTA ING IVER DEL DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

housing size proposed policy options In terms of size, the majority of homes in the borough have either two (32.4%) or three (35.3%) 1. To meet local need by securing a mix of new housing in accordance with the findings of the bedrooms, followed by one bedroom (17.7%) and Housing Market Assessment as set out below (and subsequently updated by future Housing four bedroom (10.0%) dwellings. In terms of the Market Assessments; AND types of homes which have been approved in the last eight years, the largest proportion (46%) have Tenure One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three bedroom Four Bedroom + been two bedroom, followed by 32% one beds. Market 30% 40% 25% 5% Only 16% have had three bedrooms. The hous- Intermediate 35% 40% 16% 9% ing market assessment demonstrates that across Social or Affordable Rent 25% 45% 25% 5% all tenures the demand for two and four bedroom homes is more or less in balance, but that there 2. Resist the sub-division of family-sized housing providing three or more bedrooms through are mismatches in the social rented and market conversions or demolition where the minimal original net internal floor area is 130 sq m or less. sectors with the supply of one bed homes greater than demand whilst the demand for three beds is greater than the supply. This demand for larger homes is supported by the increase in average household size in the 2011 census to 2.67 from 2.54 indicating a need for larger homes. To address the current imbalance between supply and demand, and the likely increasing demand for larger homes, the Local Plan will propose a preferred mix for the size of housing required based on the latest housing market assessment. As this mix of housing will be required to meet local needs as stated in the NPPF, no alternative option is proposed. It also demonstrates a requirement to continue the protection of existing family sized dwellings of three bedrooms or larger, and resist their sub-division into smaller units. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

134 Hounslow | Local Plan 135 - ries identified in the London Plan matrix. ries identified in the London Plan 1. To adopt the London Plan density matrix at 1. To adopt the London level: the borough wide of local character and a) With considerations quality and accessibility to be context, design by case basis in accordance taken on a case Local Plan policies; OR with the relevant the ‘setting’ of different areas b) To designate the catego of the borough in accordance with icy options proposed pol wide to accommodate the spectrum of policy wide to accommodate above. More detailed considerations outlined use of the matrix is outlined in guidance on the Supplementary Planning the Mayor’s Housing Local Plan level, the density Guidance. At the to provide a framework within matrix is intended refine local approaches to the with borough’s can of this strategic policy. implementation

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ity housing dens IES IT COMMUN INABLE SUSTA ING IVER DEL er, it is vital that such development takes account er, it is vital that such development surround of and reflects the density immediately as the area more ing the development site as well residential generally. This will ensure that new the local charac development integrates well with The London Plan policy 3.4 Optimising Housing The London Plan policy 3.4 Optimising matrix taking Potential sets out a detailed density the prin into account local context and character, In terms of dwelling type, the largest proportion type, the largest proportion In terms of dwelling homes are provided as flats at of the borough’s stock, an increase of 5% since 34.9% of the total largest group is semi-detached 2001. The next at followed by terraced housing housing at 29.3% have declined in terms of 22.9%, both of which since 2001. The fourth most overall percentage is shared houses which provide significant group as a type 6.6% of the stock which has decreased but significant since 2001. This shows a small stock as the ma shift in the character of housing in purpose built jority of new homes are provided This trend is blocks of flats at higher densities. plan period due likely to continue throughout the housing. Howev to the limited supply of land for ter and context. public transport ciples of high quality design and to be used accessibility. The matrix is intended as only one part of the wider policy to optimise development on sites in different settings, and consequently the ranges identified are sufficiently DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Housing Design Standards The NPPF states the importance of planning design of all new dwellings to ‘The Lifetime positively to achieve high quality and inclusive Homes’ standards and a requirement for 10% 3b4p 87 design for new housing, but seeks the avoidance of new homes to be designed to be wheelchair 3b5p 96 of unnecessary prescription or detail in favour of accessible, or easily adaptable for residents in 4b5p 100 general principles. The London Plan builds on wheelchairs. As these are existing development 4b6p 107 this guidance to highlighting the need to improve plan policies, there is no alternative option but to 3 storey houses 3b5p 102 standards for the quality and design of housing as continue their implementation. 4b5p 106 a key strategic priority. It seeks to achieve this 4b6p 113 by providing baseline standards for new devel- proposed policy options opment, with the intention of streamlining the 2. Ensure the provision of sufficient private provision of guidance at a London wide level. A amenity space to ensure that the space is 1. Continue the application of the minimum series of baseline and good practice standards are usable and affords both privacy and security space standards as set out in policy 3.5 of the provided in the Mayor’s Housing Supplementary through: London Plan for: Planning Guidance including dwelling space and a) The adoption the London Plan Housing a) All new housing developments only; OR layout standards. The Supplementary Planning SPG standard of 5 sq m of private outdoor b) All new housing developments and residential Guidance also states that where borough’s have space for 1-2 person dwellings, with an ad- conversions their own standards the London Plan standards ditional 1 sq m for each additional occupant; should be used as minima. Consequently there OR Dwelling type (bedroom/persons)Essential GIA is the opportunity for the Local Plan to consider b) Seek to continue the borough’s existing (sqm) where it may be appropriate to go beyond the private amenity standards as set out below Flats 1p 37 minimum standards set by the Mayor, however : 1b2p 50 the majority of this detail would be contained Size House (sq m) Flat (sq m) 2b3p 61 within a subsequent Supplementary Planning 3 habitable rooms and under 50 25 2b4p 70 Document which would be subject to a separate 4 habitable rooms 60 30 3b4p 74 consultation process. The options presented for 5 habitable rooms and over 75 40 3b5p 86 the Local Plan therefore focus on key housing 3b6p 95 standards and principles. 4b5p 90 4b6p 99 In addition to general guidance on space and 2 storey houses 2b4p 83 layout, specific policies are set out in the Lon- Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local don Plan in relation to children’s play space, the 136 Hounslow | Local Plan 137 - - tion of at least one family sized unit (based on tion of at least one floor areas) for which London Plan minimum Assessment demon the Housing Market demand. strates significant where the 2. Establish criteria for assessing the relevant conversion of a property (above the threshold) with the option of specifying following criteria: at least a) The converted property provides at ground one three bedroom unit, preferably floor level with access to the garden; conversion in b) The cumulative impact of the conversions terms of the number of existing within the street. 1. Establish a minimum net original floor area 1. Establish a minimum conversion of houses to flats threshold for the would allow for the reten of 130 sq m which icy options proposed pol - - -

onversions Residential C The conversion of larger homes into smaller flats of larger homes into smaller flats The conversion the provision of additional hous can contribute to ing and the mix of housing in terms of smaller and of housing in terms of smaller and ing and the mix the cumulative effect of larger homes. However, have an adverse impact on the conversions can existing residential area in terms character of the of use, increased parking of the intensification of communal bin stores. It can and introduction homes for also lead to the loss of smaller family Assessment which the council’s Housing Market lack of supply. demonstrates there is already a the standard of There are also issues in terms of conversions accommodation provided following of the amen and the impact on the intensification conversions ity of adjacent occupiers. Residential ensure that an therefore require management to the contri appropriate balance is struck between IES IT COMMUN INABLE SUSTA ING IVER DEL bution conversions make to local housing supply, bution conversions make to local three bedrooms or the demand family homes with of the local more and the impact on the character area. DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Residential Extensions and Alterations proposed policy options As the cost of moving home continues to rise, the pressure for extensions and alterations to exist- 1. Establish broad policy guidelines in relation ing dwellings within the borough is expected to to proportion, position, materials and details of increase, as they enable householders to make extensions and/ or alterations; AND better use of their properties and accommodate 2. Prepare an updated Supplementary Planning growing family needs. Householders already have Document providing detailed design guidance the ability to carry out specific types and scales of on residential extensions and alterations; AND extensions under Permitted Development rights 3. Introduce guidelines for the assessment however, where proposals exceed the criteria of basement extensions with opportunity to specified, planning permission is required. Such specify the following: proposals are constrained by the need to respect a) Require an assessment of the impact the design of the existing building, the amenity of of the proposal on drainage, ground water residents in surrounding properties and the overall and structural stability demonstrating that character of the residential area. The Local Plan there will be no negative impacts. will therefore continue to provide broad principles to guide the design of extensions and alterations. b) The application must demonstrate how the impacts of construction will be mini- mised in terms of road safety, traffic congestion, dust, noise and vibration. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

138 Hounslow | Local Plan 139 a) Introducing a general presumption a) Introducing a on garden land against new development amenity, character in view of their specific value; OR and biodiversity for new development b) Assess proposals case by case basis using on garden land on Plan. the general policies in the Local 1. Protect garden land by: 1. Protect garden icy options proposed pol ------

garden land ing significantly to the value of family housing, and ing significantly to the value of as an important general well-being. They also act sustainable urban reservoir of local biodiversity and local ecology drainage which contribute to enhancing of climate change and reducing the potential impacts through flood attenuation and reducing the urban heat island effect. The option of introducing a pre sumption against new development on garden land is therefore proposed. The demand for land for additional housing places land for additional housing places The demand for parcels of land within the exist pressure on smaller demonstrates that The Character and Context study in the charac garden land plays an important role ing urban fabric, including garden land. However, the including garden land. However, ing urban fabric, gardens from the defini NPPF excludes residential developed land, stating that consid tion of previously gardens where this velopment on private residential can be locally justified. both in terms ter of the borough’s residential areas contribute to the of character and function. They their contribu character of areas and streets through residential area, tion to the setting and form of the and the particularly the density of development In terms of function, separation between dwellings. for play contribut they provide safe environments IES IT COMMUN INABLE SUSTA ING IVER DEL eration should be given to setting out policies which given to setting out policies which eration should be development of residential gar resist inappropriate The cause harm to a local area. den where it would may through London Plan also states that borough’s against de their Local Plan introduce a presumption DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Housing to meet Specific Housing Needs proposed policy options The NPPF requires the Local Plan to meet the housing needs of different groups within the 1. All new dwellings are required to be built to community. The council’s Strategic Housing Lifetime homes standards and 10% of units in Market Assessment identifies the need for spe- all major developments should be wheelchair cialist housing to meet specific community needs accessible or easily adaptable for wheelchair including the frail elderly, those with physical users. disabilities, learning difficulties or a mental health 2. The council will support the provision of problem, the homeless and victims of domestic housing to meet specialist housing needs violence. The type of housing that may be suit- where the proposed accommodation would able for these groups includes sheltered accom- meet an identified local need i.e. accommoda- modation, accessible housing, supported housing, tion for homeless families or victims of domes- residential nursing homes and extra care housing. tic violence, and sheltered/ extra care housing. Specific gaps in provision have been identified for 3. The loss of existing housing which meets homeless families, victims of domestic violence, identified communities needs, i.e. accom- sheltered and extra care housing, whilst a surplus modation for homeless families or victims of of residential nursing homes for older people has domestic violence, and sheltered/ extra care been identified. housing. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

140 Hounslow | Local Plan 141 - 1. Protect and maintain the existing author 1. Protect and maintain Traveller site at The Hartlands ised Gypsy and and intensification allowing for improvement AND where appropriate; to extend the Hartlands site 2. Allocate land additional pitches through the and provide the green belt designation removal of the existing the national from the site in accordance with OR Planning Policy for Traveller Sites; site for 3. Identify an alternative brownfield allocation. icy options proposed pol - - - cil through Hounslow Homes. National planning Homes. National planning cil through Hounslow provision for alterations to policy make makes through the plan making the green belt boundary the need for additional gypsy process to meet Plan will there and traveller pitches. The Local these two sites presents a deliverable option and presents a deliverable option and these two sites to improve the quality provides the opportunity together with the provision of of an existing site, the management of the coun new pitches under to the green belt fore propose a limited alteration site and the pro boundary to remove the existing belt. The council posed extension from the green brownfield sites has not identified any alternative and traveller where the need for additional gypsy proposes provision could be met and therefore site is the only that the extension to the Hartlands identified option. - - - - - Provision y and Traveller

ps Gy The council’s preferred option is to accommodate The council’s preferred option is to the this additional need through an extension existing com Hartlands site due to links with the pated that there is a need in Hounslow for an pated that there is a need in Hounslow to be provided additional three to eleven pitches Report, 2008). by 2017 (London GTNA Fordham’s site remaining in munity, and the benefits of the (the coun the management of Hounslow Homes organisa cil’s arms length housing management Hounslow currently has one authorised gypsy Hounslow currently has one authorised which is the and traveller site within the borough, in Cranford, site known as ‘The Hartlands’ located This is a long within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Homes established site managed by Hounslow however with 20 authorised residential pitches, and accom further capacity is required to expand National Planning Policy for Traveller Sites states Policy for Traveller Sites states National Planning authorities should identify a that local planning deliverable sites sufficient to supply of specific worth of sites for gypsies and provide five years locally set targets. The supply travellers against locations should be available, of sites or broad for six to ten and where suitable and deliverable ahead. possible, 11-15 years modate the needs of the residents. It is antici modate the needs of the residents. tion). The existing Hartland site is approximately 462 sq m, and the proposed extension would extend an additional 480 sq m. The allocation of IES IT COMMUN INABLE SUSTA ING IVER DEL DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Houses in Multiple Occupation, Hostels proposed policy options and Temporary Accommodation 1. Protect existing houses in multiple occupa- Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) which are tion (larger than six individuals), hostels and occupied by more than six unrelated individuals, temporary accommodation where they meet together with hostels and other non-self contained an identified need. accommodation uses such as bed and breakfasts which function as permanent residences play a 2. Support the provision of new houses in key role in providing housing for households who multiple occupation (larger than six individuals), cannot afford self-contained accommodation. The hostels and temporary accommodation with council’s Housing Strategy highlights that there the option to specify the following criteria: will be ongoing demand for this type of accom- a) The proposal does not result in the loss modation throughout the plan period as the cost of existing family housing; of housing continues to rise. It will therefore be b) The proposal does not result in an over- important to protect this type of housing where concentration of non-self contained accom- there is an identified need, and ensure a suitable modation in the locality; standard of accommodation is provided. c) The proposed housing meets the required standards of accommodation; d) The accommodation is located near a town centre or within an area of good public transport accessibility. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

142 Hounslow | Local Plan 143 - - - a) Proposals for student accommodation a) Proposals for loss of existing self- do not result in the dwellings or sites contained conventional provision of conventional allocated for the housing; evidence of b) The proposal is supported by education a linkage with one or more higher institution in Hounslow or the immediately be secured surrounding boroughs. This will Where by a planning obligation or condition. require this evidence is not provided, the policy will ments of the affordable housing apply. institution c) Sites are located close to the minutes they are intended to serve i.e. 30 public transport travel time. public d) The site is within area with good transport access (PTAL 4 or higher). level e) The proposal creates an acceptable an of residential accommodation including parking appropriate level of amenity space, the tem and daylight standards, reflecting porary nature of occupancy. 1. The council will seek to manage the devel 1. The council will opment of sites for student housing.with the opment of sites the following criteria: option to specify icy options proposed pol ------

ion Student Accommodat The London Plan identifies the importance of sup The London Plan porting the growth of London’s universities as sig porting the growth the London Plan identifies a re dation for which IES IT COMMUN INABLE SUSTA ING IVER DEL In order to both address the potential demand for In order to both address the potential such proposals student housing, and ensure that the need for do not compromise capacity to meet affordable family conventional homes, especially housing proposals. nificant contributors to the capital’s economy and to the capital’s economy and nificant contributors such type of support is ensur labour market. One of sufficient student accommo ing the provision - 27,000 places to 2021. The quirement of 18,000 contains one university campus borough currently in Brentford, for the University of West London accommodation which provides its own student requirements on site and for which no additional modern student have been identified. However, by specialist accommodation is often developed higher educa providers with links to the relevant to future propos tion institutions which could lead als within the borough. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

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four ve i object meets the needs of 21st centur velopment that and contributes positivel townscape quality and appear- assets and overall heritage promotion of well ance. Combine this with the ’s districts ied character of Hounslow var ise the Recogn ities, ial qual and improve their spec and seek to protect REINFORCING CHARACTER AND IDENTITY

summary Design Quality The NPPF attaches great importance to the design research and input from local amenity groups has Urban design considers how a building or area of the built environment and states that good identified areas from high to low design quality, works, feels and looks. It includes the design and design should contribute positively to making areas sensitive to change and areas suitable for architecture of buildings and how the interrelation- places better for people. Design covers how an tall buildings, all of which have informed the poli- ships with the spaces between them - the streets, area functions, not just how it looks; and should cies in the plan. squares, parks and linkages form a whole greater be informed by an understanding of its prevail- than the sum of its parts. The quality of our building character, history and identity. Developments Across the borough, but particularly in growth ings and public spaces is important as the back- should seek to create long-term value by investing areas, the Council will work with partners to se- drop for social and economic life, they can help in good design and high quality materials, to help cure exemplary urban design and architecture and or hinder, inspire or dull people’s everyday lives. ensure places can stand the test of time as evi- create high quality, distinctive places. The council Achieving good design is critical to securing sus- denced by the appeal of historic areas and build- will proactively manage growth and change, and tainable communities, where this doesn’t happen ings. work with applicants to explore and shape design it can have negative long-term, social, environ- issues through the pre-application process, ensur- mental and economic impacts on an area. The London Plan states that neighbourhoods ing that significant design matters such as layout should provide a character that is easy to under- and form are addressed at the earliest possible stand and relate to, and that buildings and the stage. The Council will prepare more detailed spaces created should help reinforce or enhance design guidance for areas (masterplans, urban the character, legibility, permeability and acces- design frameworks) and types of development or sibility of the neighbourhood. The Council shares design topics (streetscape guidance). By working the aspiration in the London Plan that the city proactively with local people, developers and oth- should delight the senses, take care of its build- ers, the council will ensure good design is embed- ings and streets, and have the best of modern ded into its plans, programmes and development architecture, whilst making the most of its herit- schemes from the outset. age assets.

The council has produced a Context and Character Study to identify, describe and analyse the character and quality of the borough and its different areas. This key piece of local evidence, undertaken through extensive field survey work, historical Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

146 Hounslow | Local Plan 147 - - - cal setting;. land use mix, quantum e) Ensuring the right located in the right places and density are of our town to support the rejuvenation of durable and liveable centres and creation places;. to get to, f) Promoting places that are easy during move through, legible and feel safe the day and night;. dura g) Promoting the use of high quality, geology, existing features, landscape con geology, existing and fauna and wider ecologi text, local flora and ble materials and finishes for buildings local the spaces between that reinforce character and identity - - -

tive qualities of the immediate and wider tive qualities of the immediate and as built locality including openness as well and Con form as set out in the Character a) Ensuring new development integrates, a) Ensuring new the distinc respects and takes its cue from text Study; between b) Promoting the clear distinction of public and private spaces, continuity of space street frontages and the enclosure spaces; to foster comfortable, safe public that c) Promoting innovative architecture and future responds intelligently to current economic lifestyles, needs, technology and conditions, whilst ensuring they respect and respond to their immediate context;. natural d) Reinforcing and integrating the landscape; including an areas; topography,

ing development that responds to the unique ing development of each area and and defining characteristics set out in the Character and its wider locale as the option to specify the Context Study with following criteria: 1. Promoting the image of Hounslow by secur 1. Promoting the

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and Sunlight; A guide to good practice” OR d) Where communal gardens adjoin, ground The quality of the environment created by new de- subsequent relevant guidance; floor flats should have private gardens di- velopment not only depends on the design quality rectly accessible from flats. but also on the function of the development and b) Presumption against single aspect, north- its impact on surrounding buildings and residents. ern facing residential units. 7. Communal amenity areas should be de- This is reflected in the NPPF which states that Lo- 4. Adequate provision should be made for the signed to receive natural light, protect privacy cal Plans should aim to ensure that developments storage of refuse, materials for recycling and such as screening from parking areas, should will function well and add to the overall quality of composting and for convenient access for its be easily accessible by all residents, be well the area, not just for the short term but over the deposit and collection in consultation with the landscaped and maintained, and have natural lifetime of the development. council’s waste services. Refuse enclosures surveillance from habitable rooms. should be design so that they are integrated 8. All private gardens should have appropriate with the building or boundary closures and boundary treatments particularly at the sides should be screened. of gardens adjoining roads, paths or open 5. Servicing arrangements should enable vehi- spaces. proposed policy options cles to enter and leave the development in for- 9. All service equipment (including lift plant, ward gear with turning heads of an adequate flues, fire escapes, etc) is fully integrated into 1. New development should avoid an unaccep- size for the likely service vehicles. the building envelope or visually screened, and table impact on the amenities of occupiers of 6. Ensure sufficient privacy for intended resi- should not cause disturbance to occupiers. nearby residential properties, having particular dents in a dwelling by: 10. Ensure new developments provide an in- regard to overlooking and loss of privacy. a) Ensuring that areas of garden extending clusive and accessible environment in accord- 2. Provide an adequate outlook avoiding any up from the dwelling are screened. ance with current best practice guidance. undue sense of enclosure. b) A separation distance of between 18m 3. Ensure sufficient daylight and sunlight and 21m is recommended between the reaches the proposed and adjoining properties habitable rooms which directly face those with the option to specify the following crite- of other habitable rooms ria: c) Roof terraces and balconies are not ac- a) All residential developments to comply ceptable where they would directly over- with the requirements set out in the BRE look neighbouring habitable rooms. Trust “Site Layout Planning for Daylight Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

148 Hounslow | Local Plan 149 - - - a) Ensure high quality links and use of a) Ensure high quality spaces between buildings; de b) Incorporate good quality landscape as an sign including boundary treatments integral part of the development; security c) Be design to enhance safety and with best in the environment in accordance practice guidance. within d) Ensure legibility and permeability and surrounding the development; build e) Respect or improve the prevailing ing line; 1. Improving the public realm to create well- 1. Improving the and comfortable streets used, safe, attractive high quality materials that and spaces with activity and inclu promote social interaction, sion for all users with the option to specify the sion for all users following criteria: icy options proposed pol - -

public realm ral areas and the riverside paths. It includes great riverside paths. It includes great ral areas and the of type, quality, accessibility and variety, in terms population increases so will size. As the boroughs a range of high quality public the importance of liveable communities. spaces to help create is integral to the boroughs Public realm appeal to enjoy and residents and workers being able in this realm socialise in the borough. Investing cohesion and is vital for social and community to shop and use integration to ensure people stay enjoy and the parks, sit, talk, meet and generally and their en spend time outside. Size of spaces The boroughs public realm consists primarily of The boroughs public includes squares and parks, natu streets, but also closing buildings should be of good proportions to closing buildings should be of good Interest and ensure activity and attractive places. through detailed way marking should be created distinctiveness rather than by size. ITY IDENT AND CHARACTER ING INFORC RE REINFORCING CHARACTER AND IDENTITY

tall buildings proposed policy options Hounslow borough is predominantly characterised by two to three storeys buildings. Tall-ness is 1. Focusing (relatively) tall buildings in the fol- f) Provide for a comfortable and pleasant relative to a context; due to the near-flat topogra- lowing locations: microclimate, minimising wind vortices and phy of the borough and its low, open landscape, a. Along the frontage of the Golden Mile over-shadowing; particularly tall buildings are generally inappropri- section of the GWR – reinforcing existing g) Provide for biodiversity within the devel- ate as they can dominate the skyline over a very and creating a coherent linear cluster along opment area and building form and be sen- wide area. Tall buildings should be placed in the road whilst mindful of longer-distance sitive to surrounding open spaces including suitable locations where they provide a marker impacts; AND waterways to ensure minimal impact; and focal point, and restricted from sensitive areas b. Within the towns centres of Brentford h) Should make a positive (beneficial) con- especially where there are strategic and local (parts of), Hounslow and Feltham. tribution to surrounding heritage assets, settings and views. Located in the right place and overall skyline and views and not adversely designed sensitively, tall buildings can add to an 2. Set a criteria based policy for the assess- impact their value, prominence, setting and area’s townscape and image, assist in regenera- ment of all tall buildings with the option to backdrops; tion, mark a town centre/public transport node or specify the following criteria: i) Consideration given to façade and overall reference marker for navigation. a) Sensitively located and be of a height and detailing to ensure visual interest, vertical scale in proportion to its location and set- and horizontal rhythms and break up the Hounslow has a number of tall buildings that do ting and carefully relate and respond to the building visually at varying scales; not positively contribute to the townscape and character of the surrounding area; j) Materials and finishes should be robust, their existence should not be grounds for the b) Highest architectural design and stand- durable and of the highest quality and provision of more. The Council recognises that ards; be attractive, robust and sustainable facades should provide innate interest and creating successful, vibrant urban environments is c) Full consideration should be given to its variety; about compactness and density, not necessarily form, massing and silhouette; k) Comply with civil aviation requirements about height of buildings. The density and spacing d) Be of a scale that reflects its relevance; arising from the borough’s location adjacent of buildings and their architectural quality are im- and its hierarchical importance when locat- to Heathrow; portant factors in creating well used public spaces ed within a grouping/cluster of tall buildings; l) Where residential uses are proposed, in- and a coherent, attractive townscape. e) Ground floor treatment, lower levels of novative approaches to providing high qual- the building and relationship to public realm ity, usable, private and communal amenity – should frame and provide a positive edge space will be sought. to the public realm with active edges/overlooking and provide a human scale; Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

150 Hounslow | Local Plan 151 - - c) Hanworth Park House c) Hanworth Park reuse of historic buildings 3. Promoting the back into a sustainable use and bringing them those on EH’s Herit for the future, particularly age at risk register. and lo 4. Protect and enhance the strategic its character, cal views that give the borough map and visual richness and coherence. (See local views) list for all identified strategic and borough 5. Identifying and protecting the visual and landmarks which provide a strong physical presence in the townscape. - - - - - a) Existing Conservations Areas through a) Existing Conservations and actions; and management guidelines of existing and crea identifying expansion areas where ap tion of new conservation propriate. and b) The borough’s network of statutorily (includ locally listed buildings and features ing historic parks and gardens, scheduled ancient monuments). to ensure c) Working with LB of Richmond Gardens the protection of Royal Botanical River Kew World Heritage Site and its to and Thames setting, including views from this asset.; Arcadia d) Enhancing the unique Thames and cul landscape and its wider heritage tural value. to ap e) Heritage fringe areas with a view praisals and appropriate management. f) Archaeological Priority Areas. 1. Identify, preserve 1. Identify, preserve enhance and the following heritage assets: 2. Securing the regeneration of key heritage 2. Securing the regeneration of key assets at risk: a) Gunnersbury Park and buildings; b) Boston Manor House and Park icy options proposed pol - - - - -

Assets Heritage vation area (Isleworth Riverside) to individual or vation area (Isleworth that are locally listed as build groups of buildings ings of townscape character. of the historic The protection and enhancement underpins environment is a core principle that in the NPPF. sustainable development as outlined area is heavily The character and identity of an of development, derived from its historical pattern or the medi whether it’s along the Roman Road A heritage asset can include a landscape, place, can include a landscape, place, A heritage asset or feature that has been building, monument special architectural or historic identified as having these range from Grade interest. In the borough, buildings such as Syon House I statutorily listed of a designated conser within the 141 hectares eval street pattern or Victorian terraced housing, eval street pattern or Victorian terraced Thames. early railways or bridges over the an irreplaceable The borough’s heritage assets are to change resource and are particularly sensitive protection and and development, requiring special value and impor careful treatment to sustain their ITY IDENT AND CHARACTER ING INFORC RE tance for future generations. The conservation and tance for future generations. The in regeneration sensitive reuse of heritage assets act as an impor and development proposals can economic and tant catalyst add significant social, positively to environmental value and contribute development. the quality and character of new REINFORCING CHARACTER AND IDENTITY

Advertisement Panels, Hoardings and proposed policy options Structures There is continuing demand for advertisements 1. In accordance with the advertising regula- in commercial areas of the borough and along tions the borough will assess advertisement the major arterial routes. The number, size and applications for their impact on highway safety type of advertisements needs to be controlled if and amenity with the option to specify the fol- they are not to be unduly dominant. In particular, lowing criteria: the Great West Road and M4 stretching from the a) The advert will not result in a proliferation Chiswick, through Brentford already has a sig- of advertisements, dominating the charac- nificant number of tall advertisement structures ter of the area or street scene, with particu- which add to the visual clutter and dominance of lar regard to the A4/ M4 corridor where the the roadway. It is also important to ensure that ad- council consider there are already a signifi- vertisements are not detrimental to public safety cant number of advertisements; and do not impinge on residential areas. b) The advert does not have an adverse effect on the setting of heritage assets or residential areas; c) The advert contributes positively to local distinctiveness d) Advertising structures should be of the highest quality, integrate with the street scene and relate to the height of surrounding buildings. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

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summary Green Belt and Metropolitan Open Land Hounslow includes significant designations of • To preserve the setting and special charac- Open space and outdoor recreation facilities are Green Belt and Metropolitan Open Land (MOL), ter of historic towns; and vital in helping to improve health and well-being both of which are considered to be regionally sig- • To assist in urban regeneration, by encour- throughout the Borough. Open space provides nificant and work in a similar way, so far as they aging the recycling of derelict and other urban land opportunities for informal recreation and natural protect their designated areas against inappropri- settings for quiet reflection, and it is well docu- ate development. This policy is influenced by The London Plan reiterates the NPPF’s policy, not- mented that this can improve physical and mental both the NPPF (in the case of the Green Belt) and ing the importance of the Green Belt and stating well-being. Attractive green corridors providing the London Plan (in the case of both the Green that the strongest protection should be given to routes through open land can encourage more ac- Belt and MOL); both warrant a similar protection, London’s designation. Specifically, the Green Belt tive modes of transport and help to reduce air pol- and as such it is proposed that the Local Plan in- plays an important role in the planning of London lution, and sports facilities provide opportunities cludes one policy that covers both of these region- as it provides a definition to the built up area and for formal sports and fitness activities, improving ally significant designations. ensures the retention of open countryside whilst levels of health and helping to provide a commu- encouraging sustainable development by directing nity focus. Green Belt it away from the Green Belt through the reusing The Government – and the NPPF - attach great of derelict or vacant urban land. importance to Green Belt, noting that the fundamental aim is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping The general extent of the Green Belt is set across areas permanently open and free from inappropri- the country; there are 14 Green Belt designations, ate development. The NPPF states all boundaries and one of these is the Metropolitan Green Belt should have regard to their intended permanence which surrounds London and parts of Hounslow. in the long term so that they are capable of endur- However, the NPPF requires local authorities to ing beyond the plan period. Specifically, the NPPF establish boundaries, including any alterations establishes five purposes for Green Belt designa- in their Local Plan. For this purpose, a review of tions: Green Belt land was undertaken and completed • To check the unrestricted sprawl of large in 2012, which sets out the baseline conditions built-up areas; and helps form policy directions. Specifically, the • To prevent neighbouring towns merging review sets out some proposals for boundary into one another amendments; however, as set out in the evidence • To assist in safeguarding the countryside base, all changes are linked to the strengthen- from encroachment; ing of the Green Belt boundary to protect against Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

156 Hounslow | Local Plan 157 ------sport and recreation facilities; cemeteries; limited facilities; cemeteries; limited sport and recreation infilling and replacement extensions, alterations, affordable housing to meet com buildings; limited set out in the Local Plan); or lim munity needs (if partial or complete redevelopment ited infilling or The NPPF also permits mineral of brownfield land. operations, transport infra extraction, engineering of buildings and development structure, the reuse Right to bought forward under the Community would only be Build Order. However, these uses the openness deemed acceptable if they preserve with the pur of the Green Belt and do not conflict Belt. poses of including land in the Green Green Belt Improvement/Management of the NPPF states Once boundaries are defined, the to enhance that authorities should plan positively such as improv beneficial uses of the Green Belt and recreation, ing access, opportunities for sport and biodi improving landscapes, visual amenity or derelict land. versity and improving damaged is in a poor Some of the Green Belt in Hounslow to a number of environmental state of repair due making reasons including a mix of land ownership, on private land. control and management difficult improvements A local policy approach to promote the prepara to the green belt, potentially through tion of Green Belt Management plan is therefore proposed. - - - - - present within Hounslow’s Green Belt designa present within Hounslow’s tion. The Green Belt in Hounslow was historically Belt in Hounslow was historically tion. The Green and horticulture; however used for agriculture over the years due to agriculture has declined including large amounts of a number of factors, leaving underused and poorly gravel extraction are however a number of managed land. There the Green Belt. The largest public parks within within the Green publicly accessible open spaces Park, Hanworth Belt are Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Cran Park, Hounslow Heath and Avenue ford. sites within There are also some developed Kempton Hounslow’s Green Belt, these include designated Waterworks (26ha) which is highly European impor as a nature conservation site of Institute (20 tance; HM Feltham Young Offenders largest being ha); and a number of schools, the the north west of Cranford Community College to small housing es the borough. Other uses include the Green Belt’s tates and industrial land, due to proximity to the airport. Acceptable Uses in the Green Belt both include a pre The NPPF and the London Plan the Green sumption against development within Belt land, unless it is deemed an exceptional use. As established in the NPPF, these exceptions include agriculture and forestry buildings; outdoor - - -

unauthorised encroachment, and maintain open unauthorised encroachment, that Green Belt land in The review establishes for 1,224 hectares of open Hounslow accounts up of diverse landscape space which is made from the character and land uses, stretching to Kempton Grand Union Canal in the north, Mayfield Farm Racecourse in the south, and from in the east. The in the west to Hounslow Heath local authorities boroughs boundary with adjoining town centres – except for residential areas and and Heathrow (such as Hammersmith) to the east Green Belt or Airport to the west - is generally the stra Metropolitan Open Land. This reinforces ness. This will ensure that, in line with the NPPF, that, in line with the NPPF, ness. This will ensure be capable of enduring beyond all boundaries will the plan period. in Hounslow tegic importance of the Green Belt objectives set and the role it plays in achieving level. Due to the out at national, regional and local being on location of the Green Belt in Hounslow its fragmented the western fringe of London, and pres nature, it is subject to intense development The Green Belt contains a variety of active land uses which emphasises the broad range of uses sures and thus very vulnerable. The Council will sures and thus very vulnerable. and integrity therefore safeguard the permanence meets the five of the Green Belt by ensuring it purposes set out in the NPPF. GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE BLUE AND GREEN GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

Development near the Green Belt boundary of landscape, recreation, nature conservation and • Syon Park The NPPF says that authorities should define scientific interest which are strategically important • Thames Riverside boundaries that are clear and use physical fea- against inappropriate development. tures which are readily recognisable and likely to It is proposed that the Local Plan does not change be permanent. It is recognised that any proposal The extent of MOL is set by the GLA; however the approach to the MOL as set by regional policy, for development in areas near the Green Belt can the London Plan states that any alterations should but instead safeguard its permanence and integ- be conspicuous from within it and therefore can be undertaken by borough’s through the Local rity in the same way as the Green Belt to ensure impact upon the openness of the land. A local ap- Plan process, in consultation with the Mayor and the strategic designation presents stability for the proach should therefore emphasise that proposals adjoining authorities. MOL was addressed through future and the length of the plan. near the Green Belt boundary should be designed the 2012 Green Belt Review which found that no so that they do not detract from the setting, open- boundary changes were required as all boundaries Acceptable uses in MOL ness or visual amenities of the Green Belt. To en- are deemed to be both strong and permanent to As with the Green Belt, the London Plan protects sure proposals are sympathetic to the Green Belt endure the length of the plan. MOL against inappropriate development, with particular attention should be paid to the proposals only some exceptions. These include small scale location, setting, design, use of materials, height The review identifies that there are 777 hectares structures to support outdoor open space uses, and landscaping.. of Metropolitan Open Land in Hounslow which and any proposals should minimise adverse im- cover most of the large areas of open space from pact on the openness of MOL. Similarly, other de- Metropolitan Open Land Hounslow Heath (where the Green Belt stops) velopments within the MOL will not be accepted In addition to the Green Belt, the London Plan eastwards. At the point where the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances can be demon- includes Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) as an stops, the large strategic open spaces, which are strated as to why a departure from the Develop- additional strategic open space designation. This mostly parkland and some allotments are desig- ment Plan exists. It is proposed that the Local is afforded the same level of protection as Green nated as MOL, including: Plan reflects this position to protect the MOL, as Belt, with the London Plan noting that strong required by regional policy. protection should be given to MOL, and that • Boston Manor Park incompatible development should be refused • Butts Farm Improvement/Management of the MOL except in very special circumstances. The general • Cole Park and the River Crane (in Isleworth) The London Plan recognises the important role extent of the boundary is also strongly supported • Chiswick House and Grounds that MOL has to play as part of London’s multi- by the Mayor. MOL is a strategic land designa- • Dukes Meadow functional green infrastructure and the Mayor is tion within the urban area that contributes to the • Gunnersbury Park and Carville Hall Park keen to see improvements in its overall quality

Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local structure of London. It is intended to protect areas • Osterley Park and surrounding areas and accessibility. The Local Plan will reflect that

158 Hounslow | Local Plan 159 - - - a) That the cumulative impact of extensions a) That the cumulative impact of and alterations to existing development Green Belt located within or adjacent to the AND should be given due consideration; ad b) The impact of development located its setting jacent or near the Green Belt on consid and openness should be given due eration. 1. Establish the extent of the Green Belt 1. Establish the with the proposed boundary in accordance in the Green Belt Review so changes set out is strong and permanent for that the boundary the plan period. development in the Green 2. Inappropriate be refused, except in very Belt and MOL will in the special circumstances, as established NPPF, with the option to specify: in very 3. Development will only be permitted in the special circumstances, as prescribed the openness, NPPF, and should contribute to designated character and appearance of the open space. positive 4. Promoting the improvement and and MOL to management of the Green Belt continue to ensure the quality of open spaces be improved for all to benefit from and enjoy through the preparation of a Green Belt Man agement Plan, icy options proposed pol - - - -

the above criteria. are proposed to MOL, it is Although no changes in the designating criteria set out useful to look at to assess what can and cannot the London Plan MOL. Like the Green Belt, any be permitted in in areas near the MOL proposal for development it and therefore can be conspicuous from within the land. A local can impact upon the openness of reflect the plan policy approach should therefore such develop need for careful consideration to ment. MOL com The generation of a Green Belt and the NPPF (in bined policy is influenced by both London Plan (in the case of Green Belt) and the MOL) in that they the case of both Green Belt and against inap both warrant a similar protection contribute to spective open spaces and therefore Belt as set out meeting the purposes of the Green replicated in the NPPF. This policy can be easily should be strongly for the MOL as the open space protected in all forms. propriate development. Both policy documents propriate development. Both policy integrity of the re safeguard the permanence and ------GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE BLUE AND GREEN politan value d) it forms part of a Green Chain or a link in the network of green infrastructure and meets one of reational, biodiversity) of either national or metro reational, biodiversity) of either national don by being clearly distinguishable from the built don by being clearly distinguishable up area for lei b) it includes open air facilities, especially cultural activi sure, recreation, sport, the arts and or significant ties, which serve either the whole parts of London (historic, rec c) it contains features or landscapes The majority of MOL within Hounslow is managed within Hounslow is managed The majority of MOL whether by the Council under parks contracts, This means that most of it, or by private owners. land is in a good or excellent unlike Green Belt a high quality state of repair to ensure land is of should recog for the public to use. The Local Plan Development near the MOL boundary land as The London Plan states that to designate that the land MOL, boroughs need to establish criteria: meets at least one of the following of Lon a) it contributes to the physical structure in conjunction with the Mayor, improvements can the Mayor, improvements can in conjunction with biodiversity, and quality of life. help human health, managed under nise that MOL can continue to be made the relevant contracts, and improvements of the highest where required ensuring land is enjoy. quality possible for all visitors to GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

Open Space Open space that is not designated as Green Belt additional pressures. It is proposed that the Local The NPPF does not provide a specific policy on or Metropolitan Open Land is still afforded protec- Plan should therefore seek to protect, maintain open space deficiency; however the London tion as it contributes to the image of an area by and enhance the openness, landscape quality and Plan states that the creation of new open spaces assisting in nature conservation, providing breaks wildlife habitats of publicly accessible open spac- should be provided to address deficits. Specifi- in the built up environment and either providing or es within the borough. cally, it says that Local Plans should identify areas potentially providing recreational space for resi- of deficiency to public open space in the borough dents. The NPPF emphasises that access to high The borough contains large areas of open space, and ensure that open space needs are planned quality open spaces and opportunities for sport which is owned and managed by the council, for in accordance with future regeneration and and recreation can make an important contribution Hounslow Homes, the National Trust and private opportunity areas. The Open Space Assessment to the health and well-being of communities. In landowners.. It is proposed to designate and pro- and Open Space Strategy have identified areas of addition, it states that existing open space, sports tect all those areas of open space which are not public open space deficiency in Hounslow. Most and recreational buildings and land (including already designated as Metropolitan Green Belt or can be seen in fairly small pockets across the playing field) should not be built on unless: there Metropolitan Open Land. borough, with the most significant areas in Isle- is evidence of an assessment to show that such worth, Central Hounslow and Heston and Cran- land is surplus to requirements; the loss would To provide evidence for the Local Plan, the Coun- ford. There is one area of deficiency in the west of result in the replacement of equivalent or better cil has undertaken both an Open Space Assess- the borough, however this consists of utilities (gas provision; or the development for sports and rec- ment (previously known as a PPG17 study) and works), industrial uses and farmland, and there- reation needs clearly outweighs the loss of such prepared an Open Space Strategy to assess the fore does not affect the residential population. space. The London Plan reiterates the importance quantity, quality and access to all open spaces Much of the public open space deficiency in the of London’s green infrastructure network and the across the borough. These found that the current borough occurs due to a lack in public open space benefits it can bring to both residents and the publicly accessible open space provision in Houn- in specific areas; however in Heston and Cran- urban environment. slow equates to 5.3 hectares per 1000 population, ford, the deficiency is also due to severance by with a projected reduction to 4.88 hectares per major transport arteries (specifically, the A4 and Open space is important for recreation and amen- 1000 population by 2029 with the population pro- M4 roads), which suggests the need to improve ity, provides benefits for biodiversity, surface jections taken into account. This is comparatively access. water management and the micro climate. Good good level of provision in relation to similar bor- quality, accessible open space that meets the oughs and authorities identified in the Open Space It is proposed that the Local Plan addresses these needs of the borough’s residents and visitors Assessment. open space deficiencies across the borough, and is essential; however spaces are coming under by looking at the current levels of open space, pressure for development and as such will add Open space deficiency standards are able to be derived. The Open Space Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

160 Hounslow | Local Plan 161 - - - - - 1. Designate areas all areas of open space 1. Designate areas Belt and outside of the Metropolitan Green using Metropolitan Open Land for protection Space the boundaries established the Open Assessment. granted ac 2. Planning permission will not be for devel cept in very special circumstances where it opment on open space, especially accessi would lead to a deficiency in publicly ity than others, with particular influence over those areas that area located within an area of deficiency in access or quantity to open space. ble open space. of open 3. Seek to increase the provision by space, especially in areas of deficiency, make specifying that major new developments space per provision for 0.60ha of public open meet the 1000 population which will help needs of new residents in a development and deficiency whilst also tackling accessibility to existing open spaces. to 4. Direct public open space improvements lower qual those areas assessed to be of a icy options proposed pol ity, and also protect open space from develop ity, and also protect the policy options proposed are ment. As such, addressing the future open space locally specific, the borough. requirements of ------

The generation of policies in this area is based on The generation of policies in this Open Space the Open Space Assessment and evidence base of Strategy prepared as part of the the Local Plan. These studies address the re tion. It will also help to ensure that well planned tion. It will also help to ensure that to local sustainable neighbourhoods, contribute create networks character and sense of place, and accessibility, of green infrastructure that improve urban green develop new green links and support streets, ing (including planting and landscaped squares and civic spaces). quirements of the NPPF and London Plan, which require an up-to-date assessment for open space requirements, in terms of both quantity and qual Requiring contributions through development will Requiring contributions through of residents help to meet the open space needs the local popula in new developments, as well as vision should be provided where possible which provided where possible which vision should be the type of deficiency that an takes into account help ensure a area of development requires to each area of the balanced mix of open spaces in recommenda borough. It is proposed that these tions are included in the Local Plan.

Strategy recommends that major new develop Strategy recommends 0.60ha of new public open ments should deliver population to help meet the needs space per 1000 in a development whilst also of new residents and deficiency to existing tackling accessibility it suggests that on site pro open spaces. Further, GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE BLUE AND GREEN GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

Active uses of Green and Open Space Green and open spaces primarily function as an Allotment Strategy; this notes the importance Belt, providing a land resource for food produc- places for leisure and recreation, providing relief of allotments as a popular leisure activity, particu- tion. Farming may also result in longer term from development and the built environment. larly for people without their own private garden, biodiversity benefits, whilst contributing to the However, these spaces can also be utilised in and promotes the maintenance and protection, mitigation of climate change. Hounslow already other ways, as discussed in the Green Belt policy whilst promoting sustainability and biodiversity. has examples or urban agricultural land, including area, which may maximise land use efficiency and Consistent with the London Plan, which seeks to Rectory Farm, Mayfield Farm, Osterley Park Farm provide for uses not suitable in the existing built protect existing allotments and create new sites, and Hatton Farm; the Local Plan should aim to environment. the Local Plan should protect the borough’s site preserve their function and promote other agricul- and promote new and improved facilities. tural uses where appropriate. Allotments and farming and community uses Green spaces can be used agricultural purposes, There are also other areas of underused or poor Innovative temporary (or ‘meanwhile’) uses in ar- either in the form of community allotments, or for quality land in the borough that could be used eas of open space may also provide opportunities farming. The London Plan encourages and sup- more intensively, including for community farm- for recreation, leisure and community uses. This ports use of land for food production, particularly ing, gardening or perhaps other innovative uses could be for food growing, perhaps as incidental in the Green Belt and nearby urban communities. such as energy production. This would make open space on a housing estate or temporary This reflects the NPPF, which similarly promote better use of some of our existing green space, vacant land, provided the use does not have nega- the mix of uses on land, encouraging multiple whilst retaining openness. In particular, agricul- tive impacts on the surrounding environment. benefits, including food production. ture is considered an appropriate use in the Green

Allotments play an important landscape and nature conservation function as well as providing benefits to a community in contributing to a healthy lifestyle, both in terms of exercise and low cost healthy food production. Many allotments have a further green space designation on them such as being located within the Green Belt, MOL or public open space; some are also part of larger designated SINCs across the borough. Hounslow has approximately 2,107 allotment plots on 34 sites across the borough and the borough has prepared Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

162 Hounslow | Local Plan 163 - - ity green spaces for alternative compatible. and garden uses including community farming ing. noting 4. Protect the borough’s burial space, and as sites their roles as green infrastructure for biodiversity; 1. Protect existing allotments in line with the 1. Protect existing strategy; borough’s allotment agricultural land in the 2. Protect existing promote new uses of land borough, and the this would increase the for agricultural where use and not impact on the efficiency of land surrounding environment; or poor qual 3. Promote the use of under used icy options proposed pol - - - - -

duction and other appropriate uses is promoted by duction and other appropriate uses requires bor the NPPF. The London Plan also for food pro oughs to promote the use of land The generation of potential Local Plan policies in The generation of potential Local and regional this area is influenced by national farming, food pro policy; using land for allotment, cance. The borough benefits from a significant benefits from a significant cance. The borough space, which is confirmed in an reserve of burial prepared by audit of London’s burial provision is not intended the Mayor of London. As such it in the to allocate new sites for burial provision to note the Local Plan. However, it is important facility, significant of burial space as a community and providing for providing breaks in development nature conservation. of burial duction and plan for adequate provision options reiterate space. As such, the below policy by focussing this policy framework, but go further rec on locally specific means of implementation,

Burial spaces for the Local Plan to There is also a requirement provision is made for burial sites. ensure adequate borough’s seven burial spaces In Hounslow, the the built environment, and in provide relief from locations of biodiversity signifi some cases are of green ognising existing sites and the quantity space in the borough that could be utilised for these uses. GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE BLUE AND GREEN GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

Green Grid, Corridors and Chains Green Grid green spaces to connect to the everyday life of by providing visual and environmental links and Green spaces can form chains, corridors and the borough. This should include encouraging and access between open spaces both through and networks across the borough, and indeed London. promoting greater use of green spaces and con- beyond the Borough. Recognising the potential These all contribute to patterns of open space and nections between them by enhancing walking contribution of green chains, the Local Plan should help promote the wider use of open spaces and and cycling routes, provision of visitor facilities seek to improve access to and the amenity of biodiversity. and the promotion of green infrastructure as a green chains and particularly where there are sense of place for all to enjoy. This will promote missing links or urban sections between the open The Mayor’s All London Green Grid (ALGG) SPG green spaces of a high quality and suitable for the areas. recognises the importance of green and blue 21st century in helping to address environmental infrastructure and the provision, enhancement challenges such as climate change, which is also Green corridors and management of such. The ALGG promotes a addressed in this document. Green corridors are areas of open space that form shift from grey to green infrastructure to secure visual and vegetated links, often along transport environmental, social and economic benefits and Green Chains routes or water courses between larger areas of a progression from perceiving London as a city Green chains are areas of open space linked by open spaces. They can provide opportunities for punctuated by parks, green spaces and surround- marked footpaths and other pedestrian routes, wildlife and the improvement of landscaping and ed by countryside to an appreciation of this net- often along watercourses. They provide both a amenity. New and improved developments will be work as part of the city’s fundamental infrastruc- recreational and nature conservation resource. expected to preserve and enhance the continuity ture. It is centred on four key elements; They play a vital role in the urban environment of green corridors and improve amenity. • London’s river and other key landscape corridors, including the Thames • Established open spaces and opportunities for the creations of new parks • Existing and proposed green connections and corridors • Designated and protected landscapes that are generally located at the boundary of London

In line with the ALGG, the Local Plan should support the delivery of ALGG projects and protect, conserve and enhance our own network of Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

164 Hounslow | Local Plan 165 - - 1. Protecting and enhancing green chains and 1. Protecting and the borough to help pro corridors throughout mote biodiversity development contributions 2. Promoting new extension of green chains to the creation and ensure that suitable access is and corridors to pedestrians and cyclists. improved for both that 3. Address those areas of the borough in terms suffer from open space deficiency and of both access and quantity by creating and corri enhancing the links of green chains dors by providing more accessible walking and dors by providing more accessible cycling routes. icy options proposed pol ------

Culverting is the development of an underground development of an underground Culverting is the the continuation of water pipe or drain to allow or built up areas. When deter ways through urban mining planning decisions, the council will normal mining planning to the London mentary Planning Guidance (SPG) formed a Plan. The policy options have therefore of green spaces basis for protecting the network the principles and waterways and follows on from set out in the ALGG SPG. The generation of policies in this area are influ The generation of policies in this ly oppose culverting in order to ensure that there in order to ensure that there ly oppose culverting continuity of river corridors; this is no break in the may have serious implication is because culverting for safety, maintenance and flooding. rather than na enced mainly by regional policy to the tional policy. The NPPF makes reference however the need to protect wildlife corridors; for green chains London Plan addresses the need to the wider All and corridors and linking them up is now Supple London Green Grid (ALGG), which GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE BLUE AND GREEN GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

Biodiversity It is important to conserve the Borough’s wildlife In line with the Biodiversity Action Plan, there to safeguard for present and future generations and habitat resources for all to enjoy. The Mayor should be a reduction in areas of deficiency in a series of sites, which are individually of high of London states that biodiversity is a ‘key meas- access to nature. The BAP also promotes biodiver- natural heritage importance. Many areas desig- ure of the state of London’s environment and the sity conservation as a key indicator of well being nated as SSSIs make important contributions to quality of life of London’s inhabitants’. Despite and sustainable development. This is a key ele- the local economy and often provide opportunities being a developed borough, Hounslow has some ment that the Council can take forward from the for people to enjoy and appreciate nature. Notifica- of the most diverse habitats in London, some of plan to help raise awareness of biodiversity, whilst tion of a SSSI gives legal protection to nationally which are of regional and national interest. improving and protecting habitats and their associ- important sites for wildlife and geology. There are ated environments. two SSSIs within the borough in Kempton Nature The Council aims to protect and enhance the Reserve and Syon Park. diverse array of wildlife and habitats across the Designated nature conservation areas within the borough. Regeneration pressures can often af- borough include: fect biodiversity; therefore developments should Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) provide an opportunity to improve the quantity and Special Protection Areas and Ramsar Sites LNRs are sites that have been identified as areas quality of biodiversity in Hounslow. The Council Kempton Nature Reserve is part of the South of high value to nature conservation. The land works with the Biodiversity Action Plan partner- West London Water bodies SPA and is also a is managed for the purpose of preserving flora ship to ensure that habitats are protected, main- Ramsar site. Ramsar sites are areas, which have and fauna, geological or physiological features or tained and where possible, enhanced in an appro- been formally designated as Wetlands of Interna- to provide special opportunities for the study of priate environment to secure the future of such tional Importance. The SPA Directive 79/409/EEC matter relating to flora and fauna, geological and biodiversity in the borough. on the Conservation of wild birds applies to birds, physiological features. their eggs, nests and habitats provides protection, At present there are 1108.19 hectares of Nature management and control of all species of naturally Other sites of significance Conservation Areas within Hounslow, which are occurring wild birds in the European territory or As well as the statutory sites there are also other either wholly or partly managed; however there Member States. sites of importance for nature conservation across are many more spaces that will have incidental na- the borough including Sites of Metropolitan Impor- ture conservation. The Local Plan proposes to take Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) tance. These include the River Thames, its tribu- forward existing designations and amend SINCs These are the finest sites for wildlife and natural taries and islands, The Crane Corridor and Feltham as appropriate in order to continue their protection features in England, supporting many charac- Marshalling Yards. There are also sites of borough and management. teristic, rare and endangered species, habitats importance, including Syon Park, Osterley Park, and natural features. The purpose of SSSIs is Chiswick House Grounds and parts of the Long- Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

166 Hounslow | Local Plan 167 - pean, National, strategic and local importance pean, National, strategic and local ensuring against inappropriate development, will be no development occurs where there species and a significant adverse impact on habitats. 1. Protecting, conserving and enhancing the 1. Protecting, conserving and habitats. borough’s wildlife in the borough that do 2. Addressing areas to nature and aim to improve not have access from developments it through contributions towards biodiversity. of Euro 3. Identifying and protecting sites icy options proposed pol - - -

ford River. Sites of local importance include Thorn ford River. Sites that Local Plans servation. The NPPF also states protection, should plan positively for the creation, of networks of enhancement and management recognises the biodiversity; The London Plan also need for local importance of biodiversity and the with this authorities to deliver BAPs. Consistent partially formed principle, policy options have been Hounslow BAP. from the principles set out in the Policy options for biodiversity policy in the Lo Policy options for cliffe Waste Pond and Gunnersbury Park. Sites of and Gunnersbury Park. Sites of cliffe Waste Pond Interest Special Scientific from the NPPF, Circular cal Plan have formed Hounslow BAP. These set out 06/2005, and the recognising international and the importance of geological con national sites for biodiversity and GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE BLUE AND GREEN GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

Trees proposed policy options Trees have an important place in developed boroughs such as Hounslow; they contribute to 1. Encouraging the provision of new trees the attractiveness of the public realm and have a across the borough in line with the Mayor of positive impact on the micro-climate, by making London’s target and to promote the greening positive contributions to air quality, helping lower of Hounslow for visual quality, and retaining odour, light and dust pollution, reducing noise lev- and improving residential amenity and privacy;. els and adding to tranquillity and providing habitats 2. Protecting existing trees across the borough for biodiversity. to help contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change and air quality. The London Plan, in line with the Mayor’s ambitious programme, seeks an additional two million trees planted in London by 2025 to help with both mitigation of and adaptation to climate change. The Local Plan should protect existing and promote the planting of new trees in line with this target. The designation of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) have been used as one mechanism the protect trees, however local planning policy should provide a further means for ensuring development proposals contribute the Mayor’s programme and the greening of Hounslow.

Policy formation for trees has formed from the NPPF which notes that development should be refused if it results in the loss of ancient woodlands and aged or veteran trees outside ancient woodlands. Regional policy also states the Mayor’s tree planting agenda; therefore Hounslow will strive to contribute towards this. Hounslow is a riparian borough shaped by its wa- Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

168 Hounslow | Local Plan 169 - - - - - with guidance from the licensing stakeholder and the licensing stakeholder and with guidance from Ribbon Network and other Local the broader Blue be used in determining plan Plan policies should ning decisions. also promote the improve The Local Plan should in waterways which run ment of water quality The European Water through the borough. the Thames Framework Directive (WFD), and which River Basin Management Plan (TRBMP) Agency has been developed by the Environment five water as the sub-regional response, includes designations: bodies located in Hounslow as WFD Crane (including the Grand Union Canal; the River Stanwell Brook; part of Yeading Brook); Ash and Silk Stream Port Lane Brook; Brent (from below to have these to Thames). The WFD policy aims of ecologi water bodies achieving a good level the Grand cal quality by 2027; at present, only so development Union Canal achieves this status, to make a in the borough should be designed This will positive contribution to water quality. of policies be achieved through implementation sustainable promoted in this document regarding and surface water design and construction, flood of contaminat management and the remediation with the Environ ed land, and also through liaison ment Agency. The policy options for the Blue Ribbon Network - - - - ronment. Planning decisions in the Thames Policy decisions in the Thames Policy ronment. Planning attention to their Area designation require specific in the impact on the character and conservation Thames landscape. a unique role in The Blue Ribbon Network also has infrastructure Hounslow’s economy and includes of waterways. that contributes to the active usage servic These include facilities for boat building, sites and posts, ing and repair activities, mooring and other boathouses and boatyards, slipways proposed that landing or stopping places. It is for as river- these existing facilities are protected active use related uses to support the continued of the borough’s waterways. within or over the New proposals for development moorings come waterways, including residential regard needs forward from time-to-time and due have both posi to be given to these as they can The Thames Policy Area designation, which is a Area designation, which is a The Thames Policy London Plan, includes those requirement of the that form part of the River parts of the borough and its purpose is to ensure Thames landscape, in these locations have a posi that development the river and its waterside envi tive influence on tive and negative impacts on waterways and their surrounding environments. Relevant London Plan policy will be applied to such proposals, combined - - - -

Ribbon Network Blue ing with partners including the Canal and River ing with partners including the Canal Natural England, Trust, the Environment Agency, community English Heritage, landholders and Thames Land groups. Council participates in two A pro-active role is required to maximise the A pro-active role is required to maximise in the network’s potential, including participation and work Thames Landscape Strategy groups The strategic importance of waterways is under The strategic importance functions they perform: pinned by the multiple provide relief the contribute to open space and provide for from the built environment; they opportuni employment, leisure and recreation they are ties, complementing green infrastructure; they add to the often sites of nature conservation; can be used for character of local landscapes; they can contribute to water-based transport, and; they by using sustainable development (for example, water from canals for cooling). to Kew and Kew scape Strategy groups (Hampton local planning to Chelsea), which bring together authorities and other statutory and non-statutory stakeholders in the sub-region to collaborate on enhancement projects, education and policy. terways, including the River Thames, which is of the River Thames, which is of terways, including to Greater London, the rivers strategic importance former mill streams and canals Brent and Crane, the borough and a number of which run through such as Bedfont Lakes. other waterbodies, GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE BLUE AND GREEN GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

proposed policy options should also be read alongside the flood and surface water management policy options also set 1. Recognise the strategic importance of the the borough’s Blue Ribbon Network including out in this document, as waterways in the bor- River Thames and designate the Thames slipways, land storage, wet docks, dry docks, ough have a critical role with regard to flood and Policy Area using the existing boundary estab- moorings, workshops, cranes, canopied ware- water management. lished in the UDP, with the option to include houses, piers, marinas and boat launches. specific policies requirements, such as: The generation of potential Local Plan policies in a) Setting specific criteria for development 4. Permitting proposals for structures in or this area is influenced by European, national and in the Thames Policy Area, including de- over waterways, including residential moor- regional policy; however, the geographical context sign and locational considerations, creating ings, only where it is demonstrated that of the Blue Ribbon Network in Hounslow, includ- frontages with the river, taking account of adverse impacts on aquatic and riverside en- ing settlement patterns and land uses– require a building and structures of particular sensitiv- vironments are avoided and local context and spatial policy response, and therefore the below ity, public realm improvements, protection character considerations have been taken in to options focus on locally specific means for imple- of views and mixed use development; or account; mentation. b) A more general requirement for development proposals within the Thames Policy 5. Promoting opportunities for improved ac- Area to have regard to the Thames Land- cess to waterways, including the provision scape Strategies, the Character and Context infrastructure to support walking, cycling and Study and London Plan policy on the River river based transport; Thames;

6. Promoting improvements to marines envi- 2. Expecting development be designed to con- ronments for habitats and species, consistent tribute to the improvement of all waterways with Hounslow’s Biodiversity Action Plan, and and waterside environments, including being improving surface waters to achieve good or adequately set back from waterways to enable better quality by 2015, in-line with the Thames access to waterspaces and opportunities for River Basin Management Plan; leisure and recreation;

7. Recognising the Blue Ribbon Network’s role 3. Identification and protection of water- in flood and surface water management. related uses which support the active use of Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

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infrastructure to y of appropriate

ix s ve i object . ing and working in the borough the borough’s will support , that ilities and leisure fac ibute positive reasons for liv growing community and contr To ensure the deliver , cultural ion, health educat ity, provide a range of commun delivering community infrastructure

summary It is vital that if the development of the borough over the next 15 years is to be sustainable, the planned growth will need to be supported by the provision of vital community and social infrastructure. Community infrastructure covers a wide range of facilities such as health provision, nurseries, schools, colleges, universities, community, cultural, sports facilities, places of worship, police and fire stations, utilities and many other uses and activities which contribute to making an area more than just a place to live. It is therefore essential to plan for retention of existing and delivery of new supporting infrastructure alongside new residential and commercial development. Planning for infrastructure involves a wide range of providers, not just the council, and many whom do not have planning and funding cycles which cover the whole plan period. Consequently whilst the infrastructure required to support the growth set out in the first phase of the plan can be identified, the future provision of infrastructure will be subject to review and change. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

174 Hounslow | Local Plan 175 - a) The facility has been vacant/ significantly a) The facility has continuous period (insert underused for a and/ or marketing criteria); by the b) The facility is no longer required Education body that operates it (NHS, Local Authority etc); use is c) Robust evidence shows that the no longer required in the locality; made to d) Reasonable efforts have been preserve the facility, including approaches to to modernise and develop the service meet existing and future need; not det e) The proposed alternative will of the rimentally affect the local amenity area; re- f) Where appropriate the use is being provided elsewhere. 1. aResisting the loss of existing community/ 1. aResisting the requiring development social facilities by the loss, with the option to proposals to justify criteria: specify the following icy options proposed pol - - - The generation of potential Local Plan policies in potential Local Plan policies in The generation of pol by national and regional this area is influenced and the London Plan have poli icy; both the NPPF the, protection, enhancement cies which promote and community infrastruc and delivery of social below policy options reiterate ture. As such, the and focus on locally specific this policy framework means for implementation. - - -

ity ing social and commun Protect ies ilit fac While the commercial market may favour options While the commercial market may social uses, local for sites without community and able to use and residents and workers should be of purposes. experience the local area for a variety significantly un This will also prevent it becoming tunities for leisure, socialising, keeping healthy, tunities for leisure, other more specific needs learning and meeting a neighbourhood. This supports are catered for in housing and employment and the provision of the often a specific character to adds richness and community and social facilities area. Access to of local is important to the health and well-being and mental residents and workers. Both physical types of facilities well-being can depend on these social being in easy access to all. Community/ and educa facilities include the following; health places, sports tion facilities, local shops, meeting houses, places of venues, cultural buildings, public worship and burial spaces. or week. The derused at certain times of the day these council has a key role to play in protecting where the types of facilities from redevelopment, use of them. community is in regular and efficient Community and social facilities ensure oppor Community and y infrastructure ity commun ing iver del delivering community infrastructure

Delivering community infrastructure proposed policy options To support growth in Hounslow, new infrastruc- will be monitored through the annual monitoring ture will be delivered and the existing infrastruc- report. 1. Require eligible new developments to ture will be maintained and upgraded where nec- provide financial and non-financial contribu- essary. This includes the following infrastructure New development within the borough will add tions towards infrastructure provision in the types: incrementally to the need for new infrastructure borough, through either planning obligations or • Education and will be required to contribute to infrastructure a CIL charge or a combination of both. Further • Health delivery accordingly. Developer contributions can detail will be provided through supplementary • Transport be secured through both section 106 agreements guidance. • Sporting and recreational and the community infrastructure levy (CIL) to 2. Support the co-location of services and joint • Open spaces deliver the infrastructure listed above, where not delivery of infrastructure across a range of • Flood and environmental limited by the requirements of the legislation. . service providers, internal and external to the • Affordable housing The Mayor of London has set a CIL charge, initially council. focussing on Crossrail. The council’s CIL charge The infrastructure anticipated to be required over will be based upon the infrastructure need identi- the Plan period is outlined in Appendix $: Infra- fied within the Local Plan and once implemented structure Delivery Schedule (IDS) and has been should operate in parallel with planning obligations identified through working with service providers secured through section 106 agreements. The and assessing the existing provision and future council will produce a revised Planning Obligations need. Some items of infrastructure will be critical SPD to reflect the new limitations to Section 106 to the delivery of the Local Plan in the early stages agreements following the changes to planning and others are anticipated to be needed later on, legislation. as indicated within the IDS. To ensure the timely delivery of this infrastructure in the right locations, strategic site allocations are identified throughout the Plan. These sites are safeguarded to provide needed uses, as detailed. Infrastructure delivery will be led by this plan, the appended IDS, and work with strategic partners, progress on which Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

176 Hounslow | Local Plan 177 ------1. Support the delivery of expanded and new 1. Support the delivery of identified deficiency and schools, in areas shown that the places are pro where it can be demand for places. viding for an unmet sites for providing ad 2. Allocate development where it can be shown ditional school places providing for an un-met that the places are demand for places. classes 3. Supporting the provision of ‘bulge’ where and any temporary accommodation provide a required, particularly where it will the varying flexible approach to supporting rates of population change. facilities 4. Maximise the use of educational neighbour and their integration into the local of other com hood by encouraging co-location facilities, munity services within educational take place particularly for other uses which after school hours. which 5. Encourage the mixed-use of sites facili are suitable for delivering educational particularly ties with other appropriate uses, provision of residential, to cross-subsidise the borough. needed school places within the facili 6. Ensure that delivery of educational ties is directed to sites which can be easily accessed by sustainable transport modes and are close to other local services. icy options proposed pol - - provision of facilities is a potential risk. Temporary is a potential risk. Temporary provision of facilities should therefore be provided places and facilities appropriate. when and where also provide new school places Free schools will however there isn’t a require within the borough; need within the borough to be ment for existing schools as the local authority met through these the school’s does not have a role in developing free schools selection criteria. The provision of where is supported by the borough, particularly need for the school is likely to meet identified The need for school places within the borough. reviewed to take school places should be regularly through free account of the provision of places schools in the borough. Plan policies in The generation of potential Local by national and this area is strongly influenced strong regional policy; the NPPF is particularly school on the importance of providing sufficient below policy places to meet need. As such, the and focus options reiterate this policy framework on locally specific means for implementation. likely to peak and trough and unsustainable over likely to peak and - - - - - chool Places acilities and S

ional F Educat The local authority has a duty to ensure there is The local authority and a high quality of education sufficient capacity al provision for Primary phase, Secondary phase phase, Secondary phase al provision for Primary Needs (SEN) children and and Special Educational well as an Early Years Provision young adults, as - for 3 to 4 year olds which current (EYP), currently statutory requirements. ly has changing has witnessed a grow In recent years Hounslow the initial ing around 2017 as those born during in their educa population rise reach later stages tion. Planning for school expansion and provision should take into account that population change is

ing pressure from increased pupil numbers, with ing pressure from increased pupil in-migration demand surpassing provision. Whilst contribute to to the borough and other factors predominant this pressure on school places, the the birth rate. It factor is a significant increase in is manifested is for that reason that the pressure children at prima through a significant increase in proportionate ry phase and a corresponding and children increase in the numbers of primary-aged with SEN. the According to GLA population projections, the borough number of school-age children in first ten years will continue to increase over the to stabilise and of the Plan period and then begin will be needed decline. Additional school places provision; with for all types of statutory education places emerg significant demand for secondary y infrastructure ity commun ing iver del delivering community infrastructure

Health and well being Public health care in Hounslow is provided and from the 2009 Hounslow Health Atlas. will be updated as a rolling programme. managed by NHS Hounslow (previously Houn- These areas were identified as: The 2012/13 JSNA states that population growth slow Primary Care Trust). This includes general 1. Hounslow Central will feature a rise of 65% in individuals aged 85 practitioners (GP), pharmacies, NHS dentists and 2. Heston years and over by 2031. This will have significant opticians, community health and hospital services 3. Brentford implications for health and social care services and and associated facilities. The majority of buildings 4. Bedfont should be taken into account when planning for and sites which make up the local network of health services and infrastructure. health care facilities are not directly owned by the The Hounslow Health and Wellbeing Board will An increased residential and working population NHS. In future this role, currently undertaken by focus on a small number of priorities identified will have direct impacts on the number of people NHS Hounslow, will be in part the responsibility in the JSNA each year, to inform programmes who require health care in Hounslow. The local of GP-led consortia, following the reforms in the and commissioning in various organisations and healthcare system is in a state of flux currently Health and Social Care Bill 2011. Access to health departments across the borough. These priority and the way in which physical infrastructure is be- facilities should be available to all and planning can areas are expected to vary from year to year and ing delivered by NHS Hounslow is changing. direct facilities to areas of need and secure facilities on development sites to provide for increased populations in the borough. Health facilities within mixed-use developments in town centres and other local centres will help to achieve sustainable growth within the borough by promoting mixed and accessible community uses.

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JNSA) looks at the health and well-being of the community in the NHS Hounslow area and informs the commissioning process of services and facilities. The 2012/13 JSNA identified a number of priority geographical areas where access to health services needs to be improved. This reinforced findings Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

178 Hounslow | Local Plan 179 - - - - cates it is necessary, require major new devel cates it is necessary, require major on-site health opment to provide the option of facilities. facili 4. Support the provision of community ties for the growing elderly population. 1. Support the delivery of new health facilities 1. Support the delivery as identified by NHS Houn in areas of need, slow. of health facilities in 2. Ensure the network a high quality and that new the borough is of to the borough’s town facilities are directed centres. indi 3. Where a Health Impact Assessment icy options proposed pol

The generation of potential Local Plan policies in The generation of potential Local and regional this area is influenced by national the below policy policy; the London Plan. As such, and focus options reiterate this policy framework on locally specific means for implementation. The health of people in the borough can also be in the borough can also be The health of people the quality of the environment improved through and work. There any many cross in which they live can contribute to healthy cutting policies which within the borough and lifestyles and well-being through other sections of the should be supported include sustainable transport Local Plan. These improved ac provision, mixed use development, first policies, cess to sports facilities, town centre the elderly and affordable residential housing for accessible design. y infrastructure ity commun ing iver del delivering community infrastructure

Leisure and Cultural Facilities Providing accessible and affordable leisure and 10). Increasing participation in sports is therefore The arts offer in Hounslow has been shown to cultural (sports, recreation, learning and arts) facili- a strategic aim for the borough . It is believed that be poor in the central and western parts of the ties within the borough will encourage healthy there will be an increase in participation in Houn- borough, with engagement with the arts following and socially cohesive lifestyles for those living and slow following the aforementioned investment in a similar pattern in the Audiences London map- working in the borough. The council manages its facilities and the effect of the 2012 Olympics in ping exercise in 2009. Much of the western end leisure portfolio (sports facilities, leisure centres, London; however it is not possible to predict accu- of the borough was described as ‘non-engaged’ libraries, play areas and community halls) through rately how this will manifest in future demand for in this particular study. Increasing accessible arts a series of contracts with leisure providers, Fusion facilities. Patterns of participation, developments provision in areas of the borough with minimal and John Laing, who are tasked to deliver high in equipment and safety requirements and chang- provision can have a significant impact, even on quality and accessible facilities over the contract- ing use of buildings will all be factors. The council areas where the demographic has been classi- ed period. An assessment of the need for these works with the national governing bodies for the fied as less likely to engage with the arts. This is facilities over the Plan period has been undertak- relevant sports and will continue to do so through- demonstrated by the high-engagement with the en, showing there will be minimal need for some out the Plan period. arts recorded by Snapshot London in the catch- types of sports pitches and equipment. These ment area for Waterman’s Art Centre, despite the items should be delivered through the redevelopment of existing facilities and the multi-functional use of open spaces where possible. Due to extensive refurbishment of the existing leisure centres within the borough, culminating in the redevelopment of Heston Leisure Centre, a network of high quality and accessible centres is available to the community.

Participation in sports varies greatly across the borough, with very low levels in the west contrast- ing with relatively high levels in the east according to the Sport England Active People Survey (2006- Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

180 Hounslow | Local Plan 181 - - - sure offer in the west of the borough. sure offer in the of Waterman’s Arts 2. Secure the relocation town centre. Centre to Brentford of new arts 3. Promote the development and west areas of the facilities in the central loca borough, where directed to accessible 1. Secure the redevelopment Heston Leisure 1. Secure the redevelopment access to a high quality lei Centre to provide tions such as town centres. and cul 4. Encourage the co-location of leisure tural services with other community facilities. tural services with other community icy options proposed pol - - - -

icy; both the NPPF and the London Plan have poli icy; both the NPPF enhancement cies which promote the, protection, infrastruc and delivery of social and community options reiterate ture. As such, the below policy on locally specific this policy framework and focus means for implementation. opment of areas of increased evening activity. opment of areas potential Local Plan policies in The generation of pol by national and regional this area is influenced

area’s demographic having been defined as ‘non- area’s demographic the regular and sustainable engaged’. To promote they should be located within use of arts facilities should complement the devel town centres; and y infrastructure ity commun ing iver del delivering community infrastructure

Outdoor Spaces for Play proposed policy options Outdoor areas designed specifically to provide space than play space, and in line with the Mayor 1. Improve and upgrade existing play spaces play facilities for children and young people are of London’s SPD8, the council will increase play within the borough to expand capacity where a vital component of a healthy community, par- space supply by optimising multifunctional use possible and help to meet the needs of the ticularly in high density urban areas where many and creating new play spaces within existing new and existing younger population. families will not have access to their own private open spaces. New play spaces should also be outdoor space. Play spaces encourage healthy, provided through major development schemes to 2. Promote the provision of high quality play fun and free activities, providing an opportunity for cater for the additional children and young people spaces which cater for a range of age groups; children, young people and families to meet within within the development and provide safe new play or spaces which focus on play appropriate the local community. spaces close to residential buildings. There is also for a particular age group that is shown to be In Hounslow there is a shortfall in the provision additional capacity within existing play spaces, and under-catered for in the local area. of play areas, according to the Mayor of London’s where this is the case the provision of new and 3. Promote the multifunctional use of open benchmark standard of 10 sqm of dedicated play improved equipment will increase the number of space as play space, in areas of demonstrable space per child. Currently the borough has 11.5ha children the space can accommodate. need. of outdoor play space, equating at 2.2 sq m of 4. Require new developments to meet the play space per child, with fairly large areas of the The generation of potential Local Plan policies in standard of 10 sqm of dedicated play space borough not within easy access of a play area. The this area is influenced by national and regional per child, as set out in the Mayor of London’s significant increase in children and young people policy; both the NPPF and the London Plan have SPD, taking account of different play space living in the borough over the Plan period will add policies which promote the, provision of commu- needs for different age groups. Further detail to local need for play spaces. This will be particu- nity infrastructure which supports healthy commu- will be provided through supplementary guid- larly critical where there is a large increase in child nities. As such, the below policy options reiterate ance. population correlating with low current provision, this policy framework and focus on locally specific 5. Support the dual use of school play areas, as in Central Hounslow. The existing network of means for implementation. as part of the educational facility and addition- play spaces also has an uneven supply across ally as after-hours play spaces for children and different age groups, meaning that some groups young people in the local community. have fewer appropriate spaces for their needs and capabilities. The borough has a much larger supply of open Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

182 Hounslow | Local Plan 183 - - - - 1. Work with all of the providers of multi-use 1. Work with all to develop a strategic community facilities borough, promoting the com network for the mechanism where appro munity right to bid priate. of existing multi- 2. Support the rationalisation they are under-used, due use facilities where to inefficient management or inaccessible location. facili 3. Support the delivery of new multi-use where ties in areas of demonstrable need, people. they are easily accessible to local multi-use 4. Seek opportunities to co-locate particu facilities in other community facilities, building larly where the primary user of the hours. will normally have different operational icy options proposed pol - - - use can reduce any wasted resources and channel any wasted resources and channel use can reduce relocating or co-locat any gains into refurbishing, ing facilities. It could also help to better market ing facilities. It could are available, to make choosing the facilities which facility easier in Hounslow. and booking a suitable potential Local Plan policies in The generation of by national and regional this area is influenced Plan have policy; both the NPPF and the London enhance policies which promote the, protection, ment and delivery of social and community in ment and delivery of social and community policy options frastructure. As such, the below instead focus reiterate this policy framework and on locally specific means for implementation. - - - - - acilities

ity F i-use Commun Mult ers will be. Examples include public halls, spaces ers will be. Examples include public in religious buildings and youth centres. providers, These facilities have a number of Homes and third including the Council, Hounslow ownership sector organisations. Fragmented been a coher means that there has not previously Multi-use community facility covers a very specific facility covers a very specific Multi-use community which can be used for community type of building but is flexible for a range activities and events, excludes buildings which are of purposes. This purposes outlined in the rest used for any of the Cultural Facilities section. The of the Leisure and for the community to gather availability of spaces groups and for public meetings, classes, support ensure commu other ad hoc purposes is vital to nity activity continues to be accessible, inclusive nity activity continues to be accessible, and more vis and affordable. The higher quality facilities are, the ible these multi-use community residents and oth greater the involvement of local in the borough ent strategy for all of the facilities in inaccessible and so many of these facilities are of low stand places, are under/over-used or are

ard. By reviewing the patterns of use and areas of ard. By reviewing the patterns of range of multi- need for these facilities, a better available to use community spaces can be made system of the local community. A more efficient y infrastructure ity commun ing iver del delivering community infrastructure

Local Shopping Provision Local shopping facilities play a vital role for many ing designations of centres in the borough. This by designating these centres, we are recognising residents, notably those who do not have access looked at the performance of centres and set out the need to improve them and protect against by car, and therefore rely on accessible and con- which warranted a continued designation for the inappropriate uses within the centre. venient shopping facilities within their local catch- future as well as looking as extra parades which ment area. The NPPF requires the Local Plan to may have developed in recent years or not been Small local shopping centres plan positively for the provision and use of local included in past surveys. shops, and other local services to enhance the Small local shopping centres make up the major- sustainability of communities and residential envi- This study found that local shopping centres vary ity of Local Shopping Centres (34 of a total of 41 ronments. It also says to ensure that established in size in Hounslow from four to 68 units. Due to centres to designate). Their primary function is to shops, facilities and services are able to develop the large range in size and related characteristics provide A1 shops that serve key day to day needs. and modernise in a way that is sustainable, and (such as the diversity of shop and service provi- With the exception of a couple, all centres pro- retained for the benefit of the community. sion), Across the borough, the centres that are posed for designation contain at least two shops proposed for designation contain an average of that cater for key day to day uses (e.g. newsa- The London Plan supports a successful and 54% A1 shops and 27% key day to day. Local gents, post offices, grocery stores/ mini-supermar- diverse retail sector, and states that local authori- shopping centres have an average of 8.9% va- kets, bakers, butchers, greengrocers or chemists). ties should provide a framework for maintaining, cancy, which is low compared to the average of They are generally made up of a row (sometimes managing and enhancing local and neighbourhood 9% in the borough’s four main town centres; this on both sides of a road) or small cluster and con- shopping facilities which provide local goods and demonstrates relative economic vitality in Houn- tain between 4 and 30 units. It is considered that services, This should include the identification slow’s local shopping provision. a Small Local Shopping Centre should contain at of areas that are under-served by local conveni- least 4 or 5 units in order to maintain a role as a ence shopping and support additional facilities to There are a handful of centres that we recognise centre with a small variety of shops and/or ser- improve access by walking, cycling, public trans- as underperforming against the above figures, vices that serve day to day needs. port to existing provision or provide new services with lower rates of A1 shops and higher vacancy locally. rates; however it is still considered that these cen- The small centres that are recommended for des- tres should be designated as they provide a need ignation are: A Local Shopping Centres study was completed for a local community, which would perhaps suf- by the Council in 2010, which assessed the exist- fer from a local shopping service deficiency. Also, Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

184 Hounslow | Local Plan 185 - - - - - dents. All centres suggested for designation as dents. All centres suggested for five or more large local shopping centres contain needs units that serve key day to day shopping grocery stores/ (e.g. newsagents, post offices, greengro mini-supermarkets, bakers, butchers, other uses cers and chemists). They also contain doctors’ or that serve local needs such as banks, dentists’ surgeries. centres The layouts of the larger local shopping that may sur make up a strong cluster of shops station in Houn round a focal point, i.e. the tube Heston or Upper slow West, the war memorial in in Old Isleworth. Square and Isleworth Public Hall recommended The large local shopping centres for designation are as follows: Hounslow West • 262-278 and 286-388 Bath Road (evens) • 1-8 Cavendish Parade and units adjoining (up to Large local shopping centres Large local shopping centres make up seven of Larger local shopping for designation. They have the 41 recommended to the small local shopping a different character to their size, of which the larg centres, in part due units. They provide a larger range est contains 68 with a good range of shops of shops and services, of local resi serving the key day to day needs • 53-75 Salisbury Road, off Green Lane • 53-75 Salisbury Farm Road • 309-355 Vicarage West Road and 44-50, 64-80 and • 204-228 Great Road 141A Vicarage Farm West Road and 1 Heston Road* • 474-514 Great and 174-178 Brabazon Road • 146-150, 160-164 Hyde Lane • 182-190 North • 620-634 Bath Road and PH West Area Road • 182-194 and 220-232 Uxbridge • 1-10 Hamilton Parade • 2-8 Clifton Parade • 1-10 Central Parade Parade and • 36 Staines Road, 1-6 Baber Bridge PH West and 141- • 90-108, 111-129 Harlington Road 145 Staines Road High Street and • 1-11 Rochester Parade, 97-109 1-9 Parkfield Parade Road • 101-111 Bear Road and 201 Swan Road and Petrol • 49-67 Hounslow Road, 1a Park Station -

Heston and Cranford Area • 1-8 Parklands Parade tion South • 244-254 and 315 Wellington Road • 87-99 Whitton Road Whitton Road • 1-7 Green Parade, 135 and 158 Central Hounslow Area Parade • 59-63 Heath Road and 2-20 Central only) • 34-56 Lampton Road (even numbers Road Junc • Wellington Road South and Staines Isleworth and Brentford Area Road • 1-9a Spur Road and 142-156 London • 248-262 Twickenham Road Road, Osterley • 153-173 and 154-164 Thornbury • 56-60 Kew Bridge Road • 1-19 Albany Parade • 189-227 Twickenham Road Chiswick Area Road • 2-30 Fauconberg Road • 1-15 Grove Park Road • 54-68 Thames Parade and 553-575 Chiswick • 1-10 Stile Hall High Road Action • 1-18 The Broadway, y infrastructure ity commun ing iver del delivering community infrastructure

Outdoor Spaces for Play proposed policy options car park access) A number of centres (both small and large local 1. Protect existing local shopping centres and shopping centres) have a low proportion of A1 and encourage a diverse range of uses to serve the Bedfont key day to day uses, and some have a high level local community. • 507-511, 517-535, 469-505 Bath Road (odds) of vacancy or environmental problems. Centres • 376-432 Bath Road (evens) however are designated due to the role that they 2. Protect the retail function in local shop- play in providing an element of local shopping ping centres across the borough by setting a Isleworth provision in the locality. To maintain the primary threshold to resist the change of use from A1 • 459-495, 468, 484, London Road function of a Local Shopping Centre, ideally 50% retail uses. • 1-7 Odeon Parade should be an A1 use, and a quarter should be key a) Maintain a minimum of 50% A1 retail in • 3-5, 11-33, 16-22 St John’s Road day to day uses. all designated local shopping centres • 1a Woodlands Road b) Have varying thresholds depending on The vast majority of local shopping centres in the the size of the local shopping centres Old Isleworth borough have good access; however there are • 1, 3, 4-11 Upper Square some residential areas that are over 400m (recom- 3. Ensure that at least 25% of all units in local • 1-4 The Pavement mended walking distance) from local shopping shopping centres serve a key day to day need • 1-14, 33-55 South Street areas. In order to address these deficiencies, it is to the residents and community. • Shrewsbury Walk proposed that all new major residential developments will be expected to include an element of 4. Where appropriate, encourage new local Heston small scale shopping provision (below 200m2) to shopping facilities in areas that are more than • 8-17 Central Parade serve the key day to day needs of local residents 400m walking distance from local shopping • 129-137, 160-178 Heston Road and the community. centres • 8-14, 9-21, 28-30 New Heston Road

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188000 Hounslow | Local Plan 189 09 ENSURING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ion to, climate , and adaptat

design and inable quirements for susta

seven ve i object ion of resources. of flood risk; and conservat change through re emissions; the management construction; reduced carbon - stand environmental ion through strong pollut mental ion of ards. Promote the mitigat seek to reduce the detrimen- and , mitigate from To protect of noise, poor air quality and general environ effects tal ensuring environmental quality

summary Climate change and Carbon Reduction Climate change is as a global social and environ- Hounslow’s requirement to reduce carbon emis- ment are still emerging ahead of the policy being mental issue to which we are all required to re- sions is established in the context of regional and implemented from 2016. However, it is likely that spond. Climate change is caused by the emission national policy: the Government’s policy, as set developments will be required to meet certain of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide that out in the Climate Change Act 2008, is for an 80 low carbon standards through on-site measures prevent the radiation of heat from the earth into percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (called ‘carbon compliance’) and use ‘allowable space, causing global temperatures to rise. The by 2050, and the London Plan seeks to achieve an solutions’ to mitigate remaining carbon emissions key priority in terms of tackling climate change is overall reduction in the city’s carbon dioxide emis- to zero. These would involve paying a third party to reduce carbon emissions, which means mov- sions of 60 percent (below 1990 levels) by 2025. to mitigate carbon emissions on the developers ing to sustainable energy sources and reducing behalf through a suite of initiatives such as district overall energy use. There is also a need to ensure The built environment, including existing homes heating or energy to waste schemes. To facilitate that new development is designed to be resilient and buildings, are critical to achieving targets for this, it is likely that Private Third Party providers to the likely impacts of climate change such as reducing carbon emissions; this is particularly true of allowable solutions will come forward, and increased flood risk and water shortages. for Hounslow, which is already a highly developed the council may also choose to establish a body, In terms of more local environmental challenges, borough preparing for significant growth in the known as a Community Energy Fund (CEF), to col- it is recognised that the quality of life for residents plan period. Energy consumption in the borough’s lect and spend monies on a locally managed list of living in close proximity to the major roads and housing stock is currently the second largest allowable solutions. under the flight paths into Heathrow Airport that source of carbon dioxide emissions in the bor- criss-cross our borough, are blighted by signifi- ough, and accounts for 33 percent of the total. To support the reduction of carbon emissions cant noise and air pollution. Poor air quality is through the Local Plan the council commissioned major public health issue which impacts on life Building Regulations now set national policy for a Carbon Reduction Evidence Base which ex- expectancy. Air pollution levels in the borough carbon emissions reductions in buildings, and plored options for reducing carbon emissions frequently exceed EU limits, making the reduction will lead through step-changes to zero carbon through the Local Plan. Localised decentralised of emissions a priority with the whole borough development by 2016 for residential develop- energy systems have emerged as a means for designated as an Air Quality Management Area. ment and 2019 for non residential development. providing low carbon heat and power, and the Noise pollution is a significant cause of stress to These requirements will be reflected in the use London Plan expects 25 percent of heat and pow- residents, making action to reduce and mitigate of sustainable design and construction standards er used in London to be generated through dis- noise from all sources a key local priority. such as for Code for Sustainable Homes and will trict networks by 2025. The Local Plan evidence ensure that new buildings in Hounslow will be low base has identified Brentford and Hounslow town carbon. centres areas are suitable for local heat and power networks. This potential is also supported by the Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local The means for achieving zero carbon develop- recent London Heat Map report for Hounslow, 190 Hounslow | Local Plan 191 - - - - - a) Major developments in the vicinity of a) Major developments in the vicinity or Hounslow Town Centre and Brentford; borough. b) All major developments in the ide emissions requirements of the Building ide emissions requirements the London Plan, as these Regulations and to achieving low car are considered central in Hounslow; bon development development proposals 2. Requiring that or fully assess the possibility of contributing network, connecting to any existing heating strategy is or ensure that the site’s heating future heat compatible with connection to a that this network. with the option to specify requirement applies to: develop 3. Including a requirement that any ment that proposes the use of allowable solutions to achieve Building Regulations any Council requirements should respond to in guidance regarding allowable solutions, to a future cluding the potential to contribute Community Energy Fund; 4. Expecting the incorporation of renewable energy and low carbon technologies in pro posals for major developments. 1. Reiterating the energy and carbon diox 1. Reiterating the icy options proposed pol -

will increase over the plan period. will increase over potential Local Plan policies in The generation of influenced by national and this area is strongly carbon development, moving regional policy; low by 2016, is required by Build towards zero carbon and reflected in the London Plan. ing Regulations policy options reiterate this As such, the below locally specific policy framework, and focus on means for implementation. ------y it ual q ironmental env ing ensur tions, and the requirements of the Building Regu tions, and the requirements of the Homes and lations and the Code for Sustainable stand other sustainable design and construction Renewable and low carbon energy technologies low carbon energy technologies Renewable and regional and will be central to achieving national, reduc local targets for carbon dioxide emissions ham. It is intended to include a policy in the Local to include a policy in the Local ham. It is intended requires future regeneration Plan that encourages these. proposals to investigate technologies. ards will drive the uptake of these identifies The carbon reduction evidence base energy oppor locations for large-scale renewable in areas of open tunities, including wind turbines is noted that space and biomass. However, it be unsuitable some of these opportunities may to Heathrow due to constraints including proximity and local air Airport (in the case of wind turbines) Previous engage quality (in the case of biomass). renewable and ment has also identified potential including using low carbon energy opportunities, of cooling water from canals for the purposes waste-to- adjacent buildings, and encouraging proposals will energy schemes. Development need to investigate a suitable mix of renewable and low carbon options that is most appropriate for a particular development. This is particularly relevant as the range and viability of technologies which also identifies other schemes that may which also identifies a cross-borough oppor become viable, including between Isleworth and Twicken tunity identified ensuring environmental quality

Sustainable Design and Construction As Hounslow is a highly developed borough, the construction for housing. The Code assesses the fore considered that requiring Level 4 is justified, built environment is central to achieving climate sustainability performance of new developments and will result in wider sustainability benefits as change mitigation and adaption. As such, the at the design and post-construction stages and developments also address the non energy/CO2 Local Plan will require development to achieve awards a rating, starting at Level 1 and increasing elements to meet Level 4. Furthermore, future the highest standards of sustainable design and to Level 6 (zero carbon). It incorporates nine ele- step-changes to carbon reduction requirements construction ments, including mandatory standards for energy/ in national and regional policy are likely to form CO2 and water at each level of the Code, and cri- a basis for considering higher Code levels in the Opportunities for sustainable development are teria for building materials, surface water run-off, future. rapidly evolving through innovation and advances waste, pollution, health and well-being, manage- to technology and feasibility. However, some of ment and ecology. The Building Research Establishment Environmen- the underlying principles for sustainable design tal Assessment Method (BREEAM) provides a and construction are well established, including In setting an appropriate minimum standard for as- similar measure for non-residential developments, passive solar design, water efficiency standards sessments against the Code, impacts on scheme also assessing new developments at the design (including a target of 105 litres/person/day target viability need to be balanced against ambitious and post-construction stages and awarding a for residential development), sustainable urban targets to ensure that schemes come forward and rating of ‘pass’, ‘good’, ‘very good’, ‘excellent’ or drainage, the reuse and recycling of construc- regeneration is not discouraged. As such, it is ‘outstanding’. It includes nine elements, including tion materials, landscaping, procurement of local suggested that the Local Plan requires Level 4 for management, energy use, health and well-being, materials, green roofs and other green infrastruc- the Code be achieved for minimum in new de- pollution, transport, land use, ecology, materials ture. These and other measures are set out in the velopments; this is justified on the basis that this and water. London Plan. is consistent with national Building Regulations and the London Plan. The London Plan reflects Recognising that much of the borough is already To ensure these principles are reflected in plan- the phased targets for carbon reductions set out highly developed, it is important to adopt stand- ning decisions in Hounslow, the Local Plan will in the Building Regulations Part L, at each stage ards for the refurbishment of existing buildings. include requirements for sustainable design and setting a further reduction beyond the national BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment has been de- construction based on national standards and requirement and its current target is equivalent veloped to assess the sustainability performance recognised ratings systems. This will provide for to the mandatory energy/CO2 standard required of housing refurbishments, replacing its prede- a consistent, measureable and robust approach to to achieve Level 4 of the Code. This means that cessor EcoHomes. Like BREEAM, it provides an achieving sustainable development. developments are effectively already required equivalent rating (from ‘pass’ through ‘outstand- to meet the energy/CO2 element of the Code ing’) and includes similar elements. BREEAM The Government’s Code for Sustainable Homes through the London Plan; as this element of the Non-Domestic Refurbishment is also being devel- Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local is the national standard for sustainable design and Code is regarded to be the most costly, it is there- oped for non-residential refurbishments and it is 192 Hounslow | Local Plan 193 - - date planning standards and guidance. As such, and guidance. As such, date planning standards require development to achieve the Local Plan will of any subsequently adopted the equivalent levels on sustainable design and con national standards should any existing standard struction standards become extant. potential Local Plan policies in The generation of and regional this area is influenced by national is policy; sustainable design and construction Plan has required by the NPPF and the London to achieve detailed policy on a suite of measures the below sustainable development. As such, framework, but policy options reiterate this policy specific means go further by focussing on locally of recog of implementation through the adoption requirements of nised standards. These are not national or regional policy. - - -

meeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard, as the ‘Excellent’ standard, as the meeting a BREEAM assessments include energy/ various BREEAM CO2 elements. Communities is a recently Additionally, BREEAM tool that rates the perfor developed assessment in their local or neighbourhood mance of schemes eight categories: climate and context. It includes ecology; trans energy; place shaping; community; buildings. The port; resources; and business and to assess the tool is primarily intended to be used so could perhaps performance of larger schemes, regeneration areas be deployed in Hounslow’s key where such proposals come forward. national standards In promoting the deployment of it should for sustainable design and construction change over be noted that these standards may seeks to consoli time, especially as Government - - - y it ual q ironmental env ing ensur Like with the Code, setting an appropriate mini Like with the Code, expected that this will become operational in early will become operational in early expected that this 2014. BREEAM assessments requires mum standard for is impacts on scheme viability. It consideration of that the Local Plan requires therefore suggested in new developments. This BREEAM ‘Excellent’ 4 of the is considered the equivalent to Level is therefore a Code for Sustainable Homes and In suitable standard for domestic refurbishments. – both the case of non-residential developments BREEAM ‘Excel new builds and refurbishments – the London Plan lent’ is considered appropriate as to meet expects non-residential developments reductions phased targets for carbon emissions As such, devel leading to zero carbon by 2019. opments are already effectively required to meet opments are already effectively will contribute minimum standards for energy that ensuring environmental quality

proposed policy options

1) Reiterating established principles for sus- 4) Requiring that new non-residential develop- with the same thresholds and minimum stand- tainable design and construction set out in the ments are assessed against BREEAM, with ards used for BREEAM. London Plan and NPPF, including passive solar the option to specify that this requirement design, water efficiency standards, sustainable applies to: 7) Specifying the above standards will increase urban drainage, the reuse and recycling of con- a) Developments of 500 sqm or greater; OR from 2016, as follows: struction materials, landscaping, procurement b) Major developments (1000 sqm or of local materials, green roofs and other green a) Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5 or greater). infrastructure; Level 6 for residential; b) BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ for non-residen- 5) Requiring that development assessed tial; AND 2) Requiring that new residential develop- against BREEAM achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ ments are assessed against the Code for c) BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ for refurbish- as minimum; Sustainable Homes, with the option to specify ments. that this requirement applies to: a) All schemes (one or more units); OR 6) Requiring that developments involving 8) Promoting or requiring neighbourhood refurbishments are assessed against BREEAM b) Major developments (10 of more units). schemes to be assessed against BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment and BREEAM Non- Communities and achieve BREEAM ‘Excel- Domestic Refurbishment (when operational), lent’ as minimum; 3) Requiring that developments assessed against the Code for Sustainable Homes achieve as minimum: a) Level 4; OR b) Level 4 plus specific credits for the following issues: i) Ene 2 (Fabric Energy Efficiency), 5 credits; AND ii) Mat 1 (Environmental Impact of Materi- als), 10 credits. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

194 Hounslow | Local Plan 195 - - - - result in more frequent severe weather events. severe weather events. result in more frequent 2009 and the Flood The Flood Risk Regulations Act 2010 have increased and Water Management of unitary authori the statutory responsibilities is designated as a Lead ties; as such, Hounslow (LLFA), and further studies, Local Flood Authority Water Management Plan, have including a Surface The council is also responsible been undertaken. management for the preparation of a flood risk SUDS Approv plan and the establishment of a enforce and ing Body (SAB), which will approve, systems when monitor sustainable urban drainage April 2014). it becomes operational (expected development To obtain approval from the SAB, and construc proposals will need to meet design standards tion techniques set out in the national for for systems established by the Department Whilst the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. base for SFRA remains the overarching evidence management, spatial planning and development future planning these initiatives will also inform decisions. it may be Where new development is proposed, test, as subject to the sequential and exceptions Guidance, and required by the NPPF Technical the Environment undertaken in collaboration with Agency. The intent of the sequential test is to avoid the development of more vulnerable uses (such as housing) in the floodplain (Flood Zones 2 and 3) and to prompt a search for alternative loca Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth, as the primary and Isleworth, as the primary Chiswick, Brentford risk is tidal flooding from the River source of flood 90 percent); however, it Thames (approximately that the likelihood of flooding is should be noted flood defences locally low given the established (including the Thames Barrier). and downstream the borough would be exposed Smaller areas of in the event of overflows from to fluvial flooding of the latter the rivers Brent and Crane (flooding occurred in 1965 and 1999). has been placed In recent years greater emphasis following flood on surface water management, response to events in England in 2007 and in likely to climate change, which is considered - - anagement M ater

W Surface Flood risk and The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment those parts of prepared for the borough sets out flooding, and the the borough that are at risk from would impact the extent to which flood scenarios locations sus built environment. It also maps Hounslow is located adjacent to the River Thames adjacent to the River Thames Hounslow is located the rivers Brent and Crane; as and bounded by of Greater London, the borough such, like much to flood risk. Planning includes areas susceptible reduce the risk of flooding by can significantly is located appropriately ensuring that development design that is flood resistant. and by promoting The SFRA, together with mapping and analysis The SFRA, together with mapping that of the by the Environment Agency, shows 96,000 properties in Hounslow, approximately 16,000 (or 15 percent) are at risk of flooding in the scenario of a one in 1000 year flood event (0.1 percent). Most of these properties are located in ceptible to defence breaches in the event of tidal ceptible to defence breaches in via the Thames flooding (flooding from the sea from the estuary) and fluvial flooding (flooding it provides rivers Brent and Crane). In addition, sources, such information on flooding from other SFRA is de as groundwater and sewers. The can be updated signed as a living document which Action Plan - – as it was for the Brentford Area with on-going and should be read in conjunction by the updates to flood risk mapping published Environment Agency. y it ual q ironmental env ing ensur ensuring environmental quality

proposed policy options tions. Where development is proposed in Flood Zones 2 and 3, a flood risk assessment address- 1. Requiring the incorporation of flood resist- ing mitigation measures may be required, and ance and resilience measures in the design of this should be developed through liaison with the new development, including the preparation of Environment Agency. flood risk assessments in-line with the requirements of the NPPF Technical guidance; Through recognition that Hounslow is already a highly developed borough, with existing homes 2. Using the sequential and exceptions tests and buildings located in the areas at risk of flood- to inform planning decisions in flood risk ing, encouragement will be given to help individual areas to ensure inappropriate development is householders - who collectively manage a large avoided, consistent with the NPPF Technical proportion of land - to recognise the part they Guidance; can play in reducing run-off and the Council will 3. Promoting improved surface water manage- promote the uptake of opportunities for existing ment across the borough, by working with homes and buildings to be retrofitted through its partners to identify, manage and reduce the emergency planning and SAB functions. risk of surface water drainage on-site, consistent with the council’s role as SUDS Approving The generation of potential Local Plan policies in Body; this area is strongly influenced by national and 4. Promoting the maintenance and improve- regional policy; the NPPF Technical Guidance de- ment of flood defences, in-line with the In- tails the statutory responsibilities for local planning frastructure Delivery Plan and in collaboration authorities with regard to planning for tidal and with partners; and fluvial flooding and more recent national legisla- 5.Encouraging the take up of opportunities to tion is driving the council’s planning for surface improve flood resistance and resilience in the water management. Furthermore, the council boroughs’ existing built environment, such works closely with the Environment Agency when as drainage improvements, flood guards and developing policy settings. As such, the below raising electrical sockets and other vulnerable policy options reflect this policy framework and fittings. the council’s work with the Environment Agency. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

196 Hounslow | Local Plan 197 - tion; for proposals 3. Providing in-principal support including for new wastewater infrastructure, the Thames Tideway Sewer Tunnels. 1. The West London Waste Plan should be 1. The West London to Local Plan policies on referred to in relation waste management; to wastewater 2. Promoting improvements the Mogden Sewage infrastructure, including and mitigating odour pollu Treatment Works, icy options proposed pol ------lution affecting residents in Hounslow, Isleworth in Hounslow, Isleworth lution affecting residents undergone and beyond. In recent years it has and make improvements to increase capacity odour and mos on-site improvements, including scheme quito mitigation and a waste to energy energy require that generates much of the sites regional ments. It is also important to recognise the Local Plan infrastructure improvements, and of the will support in-principal the implementation which includes a Thames Tideway Sewer Tunnels, that runs under west London to Beckton system Water has ground through Hounslow. Thames Order (DCO) for prepared a Development Consent by the Plan the tunnel which will be considered will support its ning Inspectorate; the Local Plan the scheme implementation in recognition that in the forms a major infrastructure investment borough during the plan period. water treatment facility located in Hounslow, water treatment been a source of odour pol which has traditionally ing infrastructure and proposals for improvements and proposals for improvements ing infrastructure treatment network, consist to the wastewater Plan. The Mogden Sewage ent with the London is a regionally significant waste Treatment Works treatment, and the Local Plan will recognise exist treatment, and the - - - - - aste Management

inable W Susta Hounslow is working with the West London Hounslow is working boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Har Waste Authority Richmond on a joint West row, Hillingdon and (WLWP) that will form the London Waste Plan policy on sustainable waste Local Plan’s detailed will set out how the boroughs management. This waste apportionment require will manage their the London Plan: for Hounslow ments set out in 3.5 percent this means responsibility for managing 412,000 tonnes of waste managed in London, or will set out how per annum by 2031. The WLWP meet their ap the boroughs will collaborate to to the portionment requirements and respond the London Plan, Mayor’s waste targets set out in waste which include managing all of London’s biodegradable or within London and sending zero recyclable waste to landfill by 2031. expected to Development in Hounslow will be which has give due consideration to the WLWP, Mayor of been informed by Government and requiring London policies on waste. In addition, and construc high standards of sustainable design Homes and tion - such the Code for Sustainable waste man BREEAM – will support sustainable Another important component of sustainable waste management is sewage and wastewater agement in new development, as both include agement in new development, as of good provisions for waste, and the promotion sufficient on-site design also has role in ensuring provision for waste and recycling servicing. y it ual q ironmental env ing ensur ensuring environmental quality

Pollution Hounslow is confronted by many environmental Firstly, the contribution that the development Works has traditionally been the principle odour challenges, including pollution from transport, makes to air pollution requires careful considera- source in Hounslow. Dust pollution, primarily aris- industry and the built environment. Tackling pollution so as to avoid exacerbation of existing prob- ing from construction, can also have local health tion is critical to improving the health and lifestyle lems. This may mean, for example, that develop- and amenity impacts. of residents, and making the borough a more ments in certain areas that are likely to attract a attractive place to live - objectives that are cen- high level of vehicles movements, or contribute to Noise pollution tral to the Future Borough strategy. As an urban emissions through the use of biomass for heating, environment, pollution in Hounslow arises from a should be avoided. The use of these techniques Noise pollution can have serious adverse impacts range of sources, which are discussed below. should contribute to the development being ‘air on human health and interfere with education, quality neutral’, as defined by the London Plan. employment and leisure activities through sleep Air pollution Secondly, the health and well-being of end-users disturbance, cardiovascular and psycho-physio- needs to be ensured, and as such specific meas- logical problems and reduced performance and Hounslow, like every local authority, has a statu- ures regarding internal ventilation, air filtering and social functioning. In the UK, ambient noise policy tory duty to work towards air quality targets other features may be required. Both of these is driven by European Union legislation and the established in the Mayor’s Air Quality Strategy considerations are particularly important where Government’s Noise Policy Statement for Eng- and in Government and European Union policy. development is proposed in locations that exceed land. The principle source of noise pollution in the The borough has produced an Air Quality Action European air quality targets, which presently in- borough is from aircraft arrivals and departures Plan (AQAP) which designates the whole borough cludes parts of the Great West Road and London and ground operations at Heathrow Airport; this as an Air Quality Management Area, identifies Road (under its various names in particular Chis- causes particular problems in the western part of pollution sources and establishes implementation wick High Road) . Design and mitigation measures the borough. In addition, road transport causes measures and a monitoring framework for tack- are usually required through planning conditions, noise pollution, particularly along major highways. ling air pollution in the borough. It identifies road so it is necessary that the Local Plan provides transport as the major source of air pollution in adequate policy support for both the council and Similarly to air pollution, design and mitigation the Hounslow, as the combustion of fossil fuels developers to work proactively on managing de- measures for noise pollution are usually required gives rise to fine particulates and nitrogen diox- velopment in the context of air pollution, including through planning condition, and nationally recog- ide, which are identified as major concerns which through landscaping and transport management.. nised standards (such as British Standards) are can cause respiratory illnesses and other serious applied. As such, it is necessary that the Local medical issues. Odour pollution can also impact on residential Plan provides adequate policy support for due amenity and the attractiveness of neighbour- consideration of noise pollution to continue. The Where development is proposed in areas of poor hoods, and the Mogden Sewage Treatment council is also producing supplementary guidance Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local air quality, planning considerations are twofold. 198 Hounslow | Local Plan 199 - - ist, such as predominantly residential areas ist, such as predominantly residential or education facilities. a) Promote in-principle the allocation of a) Promote in-principle the allocation Quiet areas; or in existing b) Allocate specific Quiet Areas as open areas of relative tranquillity, such uses ex spaces, or where noise sensitive 5) Requiring development to demonstrate light 5) Requiring development to demonstrate design, man pollution is avoided through good fittings, agement and the use of appropriate lighting with the option to specify that new will be limited in certain areas. 3) Requiring development to demonstrate it is 3) Requiring development and managed to minimise located, designed from the time of occupation; the noise impact on Quiet Areas, with the 4) Including a policy option to: - - - - 1) Requiring development to demonstrate that 1) Requiring development to demonstrate air pollu it does not contribute to increasing Plan tion, in line with the Air Quality Action in such a and London Plan, and is designed is mitigated way that exposure to air pollution layout, through measures such as building internal ventilation and air filtering; of poor 2) Requiring development in areas policy) to air quality (as defined by European include measures that contribute to the im provement of local air quality conditions; locations – such as areas located in or adjacent to as areas located in or adjacent to locations – such - lower levels of lighting will be biodiversity sites expected. potential Local Plan policies in The generation of influenced by European, na this area is strongly policy; however, baseline con tional and regional – such as issues relating to ditions in the borough – require a Heathrow Airport and the road network and therefore the locally specific policy response, means for below options focus on locally specific implementation. proposed policy options ------

mental impact on the local environment and local mental impact on the local environment reasonable authorities have a duty to take practical of nuisance. In steps to investigate complaints have included Hounslow, sources of complaint fields and lighting streetlights, floodlights at sports can also have of advertisements. Light pollution in particular bats detrimental impacts on ecology, wild-life, in par and other night-time species of Artificial sources of light can also have a detri Artificial sources of light can also on noise pollution in collaboration with the London in collaboration with the London on noise pollution and Richmond, and it is boroughs of Hillingdon will sets out where noise sensi intended that this should be avoided or subject to tive development In this context, the Local mitigation measures. a policy on noise abatement Plan should include council’s on-going efforts to that supports the and reiterates London Plan reduce noise pollution potential desig policy on reducing noise, including relative tranquil nation of Quiet Areas – places of lity or high soundscape quality. Light pollution near or make use ticular where sports facilities are open space. of Metropolitan Open Land or other and Overlighting (or perceptions of overlighting) impact glow from larger schemes or cumulative can also cause nuisance. Here, good design is critical to minimising nuisance, so it is considered necessary for the Local Plan to include a policy re

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Contamination and Hazardous Substances proposed policy options Hounslow has been home to a wide variety of involving hazardous substances will not be permit- uses throughout its history, including industrial ted near sensitive uses (such as housing or sites 1. Requiring development proposals to show uses, landfill, military operations and gas works. of biodiversity importance) and any development evidence of appropriate consideration of risks These uses have led to the contamination of many near existing locations where hazardous substanc- from contamination if necessary incorporate sites, through the deposition of waste materials es are present will be subject to planning controls. suitable remedial measures to control risks; including putrescible waste, onsite chemical spill- The Health and Safety Executive is the statutory ages, the burning of materials, leaks from fuel or consultee for hazardous substances and will be 2. Supporting the provision of infrastructure chemical tanks and a range of other processes. consulted on spatial planning and development for decontamination and soil remediation; In response to this, the council has published a management proposals where there are hazard- contaminated land strategy to guide its own work ous substances considerations. on the control of the risks from contamination, in 3. Requiring development proposals involving line with Part IIa of the Environmental Protection The generation of potential Local Plan policies in hazardous substances, installations and ma- Act 1990. this area is strongly influenced by national and terials to be located and designed so as avoid regional policy; both the NPPF and the London negative impacts on public health and safety Across London, the redevelopment of previously Plan require local planning authorities to consider and local amenity. developed land is encouraged as a means of pro- contamination and hazardous substances when viding remediation and making full use of available preparing plans. As such, the below policy op- land. The provision of infrastructure, including soil tions reiterate this policy framework. remediation facilities, may be required to aid this process. Those undertaking development have a duty to ensure that contamination is not present on land or, if present, cannot cause harm to site users or the wider environment. Compliance with this duty, which is reflected in the NPPF, will need to be demonstrated to the council through planning permissions and other obligations.

In addition, it is necessary to make planning provisions for hazardous substances, installations and materials, as these can present risks to public Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local health and safety. In particular, proposals for uses 200 Hounslow | Local Plan 201 1. Safeguarding of Rectory Farm as a potential 1. Safeguarding meet the borough’s London extraction site to of 700,000 tonnes; Plan apportionment recycling of aggregate 2. Promoting the with the West London waste, consistent Waste Plan; for minerals extraction 3. Require proposals aftercare and to give due consideration to the restoration of sites. icy options proposed pol - -

siders the legacy of minerals extraction. To this of minerals extraction. To this siders the legacy important to note that where end, it is considered forward, development should also proposals come and restoration are carefully ensure that aftercare of the site fol considered, as well as the reuse all developments lowing extraction. Furthermore, impacts caused should ensure that the negative movements - by extraction - including transport overall positive are mitigated against, and that an and the impact is made to land quality, biodiversity environment. Plan policies in The generation of potential Local by national and this area is strongly influenced relevant local regional policy; the NPPF requires and the planning authorities to plan for aggregates targets. As London Plan provides apportionment this policy such, the below policy options reiterate specific means of framework, and focus on locally implementation, including site allocations. tested for mineral potential before considering tested for mineral other uses. any Local Plan policy also con It is important that ------y it ual q ironmental env ing ensur Minerals tion in London. In accordance with the NPPF, tion in London. safeguard sites to protect the Local Plan should supply and ensure that as its potential aggregate a contribution to the Lon a borough, we make The council propose to meet the borough’s ap The council propose to meet the As a minerals planning authority, Hounslow is As a minerals planning Plan to help ensure an ad required by the London aggregates to support construc equate supply of of providing five million don wide apportionment London Plan. tonnes to 2031, established in the apportionment, To contribute to this London-wide a seven Hounslow must be able to demonstrate of five million year land bank of 700,000 tonnes tonnes by 2031. of one site portionment through the safeguarding Rectory Farm for potential aggregate extraction; site has been in the west of the borough. This sites un selected following a study of potential concluded this dertaken for the Local Plan, which site is large and site to be more appropriate. The make it unsuit has a number of constraints which including able for other types of development, Belt – which being within the Metropolitan Green but is not precludes other forms of development extraction necessarily incompatible with mineral Public - and partially located within Heathrow’s Safety Zone. It should be noted that safeguarding sites does not necessarily preclude future alterna tive development, but instead notes the preferred use whilst demonstrating that a site should be Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

202000 Hounslow | Local Plan 203 10 ENHANCING CONNECTIVITY , s. Im-

- ing measures to provide genuine alterna cling and walk

ght i e ve i object ing. and reduce the need for commut ions infrastructure icat prove the provision of telecommun to business, iveness of Hounslow to increase the attract cy icles for the majority of journey veh tives to private for all, through making better Promote ease of movement and enhancing public transport use of existing road space enhancing connectivity

summary The borough is well connected by road, rail (over- land and London Underground) and air links, giving it good access to central London, the wider south east and to international destinations. These connections contribute to its character as a gateway location, influencing business opportunities and its diverse cultural composition. Public transport provision, particularly by train and tube, varies across the borough, with significantly less provision in the West. Also, it should be noted that east-west links are significantly more developed than those running north to south. There are also relatively high car ownership levels with over three quarters of households owning at least one car which is significantly above the London average. Heath- row airport is the UK’s major hub airport and is located immediately to the borough’s west, therefore influencing the boroughs economy and environment. Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

204 Hounslow | Local Plan 205 - - Planned improvements to public transport are Planned improvements Mayor’s Transport Strategy established in the Transport for London’s Business and reiterated in include upgrading Plan. These improvements including the provision of new the Piccadilly line, signalling equipment; this will cut rolling stock and 19 percent and increase capac journey times by The start date for this upgrade ity by 24 percent. it is envisaged is yet to be confirmed, however plan period. The this will commence early in the new rolling stock District line will also benefit from increase capac coming online by 2016, which will ity by 24 percent. the In addition to those planned improvements, potential strategic LIP identifies a number of other consideration transport connections that are under Plan. These and will be supported by the Local to bus services include: targeted improvements to cater new capacity, frequency and reliability a new London development from first occupation; to Brent Overground connection from Hounslow transport Cross via the proposed west London (links to Crossrail interchange at Old Oak Common for a rail based and High Speed 2); the potential connections shuttle service to improve orbital and Brentford between growth areas in Southall (Golden Mile); upgrading Turnham Green to allow for a permanent stop on the Piccadilly line; and exploring options to link the Golden Mile growth

ground services on the Richmond to Stratford line, on the Richmond to Stratford line, ground services on the South West trains National Rail services regular bus services, including network and 42 24 hours a day. The latest LIP seven which run for published by Transport performance indicators, that these connections contribute London, shows accounting for 22 percent of to public transport the borough, whilst the remaining journeys within trips modal split comprises car and motorcycling cycling ( four (47 percent), walking (27 percent)and percent). - - - - ty ivi connect ing enhanc ions Connect ic Transport Strateg Strategic transport connections into and out of the connections into and out of the Strategic transport to attracting investment and borough are central of Hounslow as a place to increasing perceptions Much of the borough’s eco live, work and visit. nomic prosperity centres on its strategic location centres on its strategic location nomic prosperity Airport and central London, between Heathrow routes to the south-west with long established also running through of England and beyond out ambitious the borough. The Local Plan sets housing regeneration plans - including significant will bring new and employment growth - which as residents populations in to the borough, both invest and workers. In this context, on-going Hounslow has a significant public transport sys The LIP establishes priorities for infrastructure The LIP establishes priorities for long term., and delivery in the short, medium and to the Mayor of has been developed in response Transport for London’s Transport Strategy, and that the London’s Business Plans. It is intended transport Local Plan identifies existing strategic and proposed connections and promotes planned LIP. Details on connections, consistent with the and Hounslow’s strategic transport connections below. proposed improvements are detailed ment in the strategic transport network is required ment in the strategic transport network maintained and to ensure that this accessibility is improved. tem including London Underground services on the Piccadilly and District lines, London Over enhancing connectivity

area better with the Picadilly Line; improving across the borough, including Brentford High an network in particular. These are considered to surface access to Heathrow Airport through a rail Street and Hounslow Town Centre. The study be of strategic significance and include improve- solution; and developing a new cycle network shows that this planned growth will impact on ments to the Clockhouse Lane Bridge; Whitton consisting of ‘greenways’, ‘quietways’ and a the performance of some key junctions across Road Bridge; Feltham High Street Rail Bridge and Cycle Superhighway linking our town centres with the network; however mitigation measures to Barnes Rail Bridge Pedestrian walkway(part of the central London. These projects, as well as those the strategic network such as that defined above Thames Path National Trail connection). included in Transport for London’s Business Plan, would help minimise the severity of any traffic are set out in the table below. impact. As such, it is considered this evidence The generation of potential Local Plan policies in supports new and improved strategic transport this area is influenced by national and regional The borough also has an extensive road network - connections, as detailed. policy; improving transport infrastructure for the including the major arterial routes of the A4 (Great purposes of sustainable transport is promoted West Road), A316 and M4 Motorway - which pass The LIP does not propose significant new addi- by the NPPF and the London Plan. At the local through the borough and play a strategic role as tions to the road network, instead focussing on level, Hounslow’s LIP details planned and pro- a route in and out of London and between Heath- improvements to existing routes, including junc- posed infrastructure improvements and estab- row Airport and elsewhere in the capital. North- tion improvements, signal optimisation and travel lishes borough-wide objectives and policies. As south routes, particularly the A312 and A406 demand management. However, a number of such, the below policy options reiterate this policy (North Circular), are also significant. Given the bridge improvements are identified where such framework and the LIP. road network’s role in facilitating traffic from the structures lead to breaks in the cycling or pedestri- west of the country to Heathrow and the city, and combined with trips originating in the borough, there are congestion issues, particularly at peak times.

The borough has undertaken a Strategic Transport Study, which models the impacts of employment and housing growth set out in the Local Plan on the road network. In particular, the model considers the intensification of employment uses along Great West Road, and proposed increases in retail

Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local and residential development at various other sites

206 Hounslow | Local Plan 207 - - - a) Supporting planned upgrades to the Picca a) Supporting planned lines; dilly and District development of the proposed b) Promoting the Hounslow Overground/Orbital connection from with ser- to Brent Cross via Old Oak Common, vices calling at Syon Lane and Brentford; particu c) Promoting improved bus services, Golden Mile; larly serving growth areas and the the proposed d) Promoting the development of Southall to Brentford rail spur; line, e) Improving access to the Piccadilly stop at including introduction of a permanent between Turnham Green and improved links corridor; the line and the Golden Mile growth f) Promoting new rail access to Heathrow Airport; including g) Promoting new cycle networks, and Quiet Cycle Superhighways, Greenways ways; and highway h) Promoting improvements to the modes network to best facilitate sustainable including targeted junction improvements, targeted travel demand management, signal optimisation and bridge works. 1. Promoting improvements to existing strategic to existing strategic 1. Promoting improvements and the development of transport connections with the option to specify the new connections, following: icy options proposed pol

West n at

of new rolling transport

This proposed scheme

to feed Brentford Town Centre

passenger service between Brentford will include links to Crossrail. (e.g. utilising tram/train tech). Promotion of a new borough cycling network, following a review of the existing London Cycle Network. The council will seek to implement the new network of Quietways (unbroken cycle networks on quiet streets) and Greenways (cycle networks through open spaces) in addition to the Cycle Superhighway. The emerging cycle network will be defined and delivered through the LIP. Trains network from London Waterloo via the Hounslow Loop. Trains network from London Waterloo via the Hounslow Promotion of Transport for London’s cross-borough Cycle in Superhighways scheme, including one route commencing to Hyde Park that is proposed to run through west London on to Chiswick (along Chiswick High Road), and possibly is working Hounslow town centre along the A315. The council plans with Transport for London on routes and implementation for Cycle Superhighways. Planned upgrade by 2016 includes the provision Planned upgrade by 2016 capacity by 24 percent. stock, which will increase bus services, including introducing Proposed improvements to serving the Golden Mile to of new or improved services improve capacity and frequency. Hounslow Promotion of a new passenger service between Old Oak Common, calling at station and Brent Cross via Brentford. Isleworth, Syon Lane and to improverelates to a broader aspiration orbital is connected to the wider provision from Hounslow and business case for High Speed 2 (HS2), though the connection the could be implemented earlier. The scheme would connect Oak borough to the proposed transport interchange at Old Common, which stop on Promotion of Turnham Green station as a permanent the Piccadilly line; this would improve public transport accessibility in Chiswick as the present timetable only serves addition, the station in the early morning and late evening. In promotion of improved pedestrian access to the employment to the corridor located on the Golden Mile, providing links Piccadilly line. Development proposals should contribute to potential pedestrian links in this area. through a Promotion of a new rail access to Heathrow Airport proposed connection to the airport terminals from South Description of proposal of new rolling stock Planned upgrade includes the provision which will cut journey times by 19 and signalling equipment, by 24 percent. The start date percent and increase capacity to be confirmed. Promotion of a new and the South West Trains line, possibly via an on street alignment (Golden Mile) and Southall. This proposed scheme would and provide direct links between the employment corridor Great Western Main Line and planned Crossrail statio the site Southall. Currently there are few options to access that from the north by sustainable means. It is also feasible this could also be extended

Other cycle networks Improving surface level access to Heathrow Airport Cycle Superhighway Improvements to Piccadilly line access District line upgrade Improving bus services Improving orbital and Overground rail connections Planned and proposed improvements transport connections to strategic Proposal Piccadilly line upgrade ty ivi connect ing enhanc enhancing connectivity

Developing a Sustainable Local Transport Network The delivery of a sustainable transport network is where developments come forward, through the ures, and these are discussed below. Encouraging a requirement of the NPPF and the London Plan, careful consideration (through transport assess- sustainable transport will contribute to making and the over-arching objective of Hounslow’s ments) of site design, accessibility, parking levels Hounslow a more attractive place to invest and Local Implementation Plan (LIP) is to “enable all and the potential for the developer to mitigate live, and have a positive impact on a suite of other those who live in or visit the area to travel safely their transport impact through targeted offsite policies proposed for the Local Plan, including and conveniently, whilst supporting environmen- improvements to the network or through delivery those concerning pollution, health, open space, tally sustainable economic growth and improving of a package of travel demand management initia- employment and housing, as well as spatial poli- health”. The importance of facilitating an increase tives embodied in a Travel Plan. cies for the borough’s ten districts. in the uptake of sustainable modes of travel is a direct product of the aspirations for growth in It should be recognised that each development housing and employment set out in the Local may have the potential to make a positive contri- Plan. Such growth can only be accommodated bution to sustainable transport by improving condi- without severe traffic congestion if the transport tions for those who walk, cycle and use public network is operating as efficiently and as rationally transport to access the new site. Even so, the as possible. In addition other transport externali- type of location of the development may result ties such as air and noise pollution are identified in cars forming the dominant mode for access- in the LIP and Air Quality Action Plan as major ing the site; however, much can still be done to issues in Hounslow. As a result the entire bor- reduce their impact – for example, promotion of ough is designated as an Air Quality Management car sharing, low emission and electric vehicles and Area, with vehicles identified as the main source eco-driving. of emissions, whilst significant noise pollution (with its own impact on health and wellbeing) also These objectives are established in the LIP, which arises from road-based transport. Furthermore, forms the borough’s statutory transport strategy public health issues stemming from inactivity are and implements the Mayor of London’s Transport of increasing concern in London - car dependency Strategy at the local level. As such, it is intended and low uptake of ‘active travel’ modes being one to closely align the Local Plan’s sustainable trans- cause of this. port policies with those developed through the LIP process. In this context, sustainable transport during the plan period should be promoted both through the It is intended that the Local Plan includes a policy Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local delivery of infrastructure set out in the LIP, and promoting a suite a sustainable transport meas- 208 Hounslow | Local Plan 209 - - - - Transport Assessments the NPPF and London Plan, Consistent with that are likely to have a development proposals on the transport network will significant impact by a Transport Assess need to be accompanied forecast trip generation and ment. These should proposals are appropriate in the demonstrate that accessibil context of the site’s public transport to walking and ity, local road capacity and access should cycling networks. Transport Assessments measures also set out any required mitigation network solu necessary to deliver an acceptable contributions, tion, which may include developer of and measures to improve the attractiveness the London Plan, sustainable modes. In line with will it is intended that Transport Assessments and any other be required for all major schemes, significant impact scheme deemed likely to have a specified in terms of transport. Unless otherwise should by the borough, Transport Assessments guidance from be developed in line with the latest TfL. Travel Plans Plans to be pre The council also expects Travel pared for certain types of development, in line with the London Plan and the Travel Planning for New Development in London guidance published by Transport for London. Recognising that this - velopment. Public Transport Accessibility Levels Transport Accessibility Levels velopment. Public by Transport for London can (PTALs) prepared a measure of this, and also be used to provide some parts of the borough (such make clear that are more appropriate to accom as town centres) modate the large scale housing and employment scale housing and employment modate the large major developments access growth. For most opportunities to the site to sustainable transport be clearly set from a range of locations need to out in a Transport Assessment ------

ing the streetscape, removing barriers, improving ing the streetscape, removing barriers, and enhancing safety and perceptions of safety design policies pro legibility and way finding. The a suite of public moted in this document identify a comprehensive realm design measures linked to the borough; im Character and Context Study of strate that the location is accessible to a choice of modes appropriate to the type and scale of de Major development proposals should demon Access to public transport and opportunities Access to public transport and for cycling and walking ence modal choice. Public realm improvements Public realm improvements ence modal choice. surfaces for could be in the form of improving cycle lanes walking and cycling, upgrading existing declutter and footpaths or creating new routes, central to achiev plementation of these policies is In addition, the ing the objectives of this chapter. Highways (the council, working with Hounslow PFI partner) council’s Highway Asset Maintenance Guide. Public has prepared a Street Scene Design proposals should realm elements of development be consistent with this guide. ing streets, public spaces, parks, and pathways ing streets, public sustainable movement - is central to promoting as the environments used for across the borough, and using public transport influ walking, cycling Enhancing the quality of the public realm – includ Enhancing the quality Public realm ty ivi connect ing enhanc enhancing connectivity

Development scale thresholds for travel plans policy context is broad and intended to be adapted Local-level travel plan Strategic-level travel plan Shopping centre More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 2,500m2 to all types of developments in London, the coun- than 2,500m2 cil has prepared a ‘10 point guide’ for Travel Plans A1 food/non-food retail More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 1,000m2 and it is intended this guidance will be reflected than 1,000m2 in the Local Plan and supplementary guidance. Garden centres More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 2,500m2 The council’s guidance does however use the than 2,500m2 same thresholds to determine where Travel Plans A3/A4/A5 food and drink More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 750m2 should be prepared, and this is reproduced in than 750m2 the table below. It also details how Travel Plans B1 including offices More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 2,500m2 should be structured, what background infor- than 2,500m2 mation should be provided and what measures B2 industrial More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 2,500m2 should be included, as well as acceptable targets than 2,500m2 and monitoring and reporting requirements. Fur- B8 warehouse and More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 2,500m2 thermore, this is accompanied by further guidance distribution than 2,500m2 C1 hotels More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 50 beds produced by the council for Travel Plans prepared than 50 beds for schools and extensions to education facilities, C3 residential Between 50 and 80 units Equal or more than 80 units recognising that these facilities often have exist- D1 hospitals/medical centres Between 20 and 50 staff Equal or more than 50 staff ing Travel Plans. It is intended that this guidance D1 schools All developments to have a All developments to have a is also be reflected in the Local Plan. school travel plan school travel plan D1 higher and further More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 2,500m2 education than 2,500m2 D1 museum More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 100,000 than 100,000 visitors annually visitors annually D1 places of public worship More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 200 than 200 members/ members/regular attendees regular attendees D2 assembly and leisure More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 1,000m2 (other than stadia) than 1,000m2 D2 stadia More than 20 staff but less Equal or more than 1,500 than 1,500 seats seats Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

210 Hounslow | Local Plan 211 - therefore controlled. The council has published a The council has published a therefore controlled. and the application process and crossovers policy is described on the council related information for dropped-kerbs and vehi website. Applications made to Hounslow Highways to cle accesses are be appropriate and not impact ensure they would protected trees. Where the on street or other its hard-standing in a front garden, purpose is for a standard parking size has to be sufficient for the space to be safely accommodated. for the vehicle Planning permission is required road, or if the access if it leads from a classified single family hard-standing is for more than a than 5 sq m in dwelling, or if proposed to be more or to drain area, to be in non-permeable materials area, to the highway. If sited in a conservation ------providing adequate Travel Plans and access to ‘car Travel Plans and access to ‘car providing adequate are provided. clubs’ (shared vehicles) of car parking and travel Active management demand parking and traffic management Council also uses more sustainable use of the controls to promote Park borough’s transport network. Controlled considered an ing Zones (CPZs), in particular, are park effective means of managing congestion, ing demand and pollution arising from vehicles ing demand and pollution arising 16 CPZs in neighbourhoods. There are currently that the Lo operating in Hounslow. It is intended cal Plan supports the appropriate use of CPZs in cal Plan supports the appropriate proposals the borough, and requires development any existing or to plan accordingly with regard to where the possible CPZs in the area, particularly exacerbate local activity of the development may parking pressure. hard standings Formation of vehicular access and and hard stand Introducing new vehicle accesses can have ings to the front of existing dwellings and upon high adverse impact on the public realm way safety, including the environment for pedes way safety, including the environment trians and cyclists, and the context and character trians and cyclists, and the context of streetscapes. Whilst there is a common law right to gain ac cess from adjacent highways this is subject to highway safety and amenity implications, and is ------

tions where there are existing Controlled Parking tions where there are existing Controlled pressure Zones, which help to prevent parking streets. from new developments on existing Therefore, the Local Plan will seek to encour age these types of development, with appropri ate safeguards to ensure restrictions to existing on-street parking are secured with consents, and As stated in the London Plan, ‘car free’ or ‘low As stated in the London Plan, ‘car to max car’ developments provide opportunities ough have unique characteristics. The option to ough have unique characteristics. is therefore develop local standard as appropriate Plan. included as an option for the Local of high public imise land use efficiency in areas centres. transport accessibility, such as town suited to loca Such developments are particularly The London Plan includes cycle and car park The London Plan Parking standards for motorcycles, ing standards, plus for persons with disabilities and coaches, parking These have become electric vehicle charging. for determining planning the standard benchmark borough, replacing those stand decisions in the to include sions. It may, however, be appropriate the London local standards in instances where coverage, as is Plan does not provide appropriate of the bor the case for schools, or where parts

ards set out in the UDP; as such, it is intended ards set out in the UDP; as such, use of London that the Local Plan supports the planning deci Plan parking standards for future ty ivi connect ing enhanc enhancing connectivity

proposed policy options permission is required if the majority of a boundary enclosure is to be removed; this is further 1. Promoting a high quality public realm that 7. Requiring new developments to incorporate controlled in Article 4 restricted conservation is safe and attractive, recognising the role of design measures and facilities to promote areas (currently Gunnersbury Estate and Bedford streets and other public spaces in movement cycling, including cycling parking standards in- Park). Listed building consent is necessary for patterns; line with the London Plan; any adaptations to the boundary or structure of all listed buildings. 2. Requiring development proposals to dem- 8. Promoting the active management of car onstrate they are located appropriately with parking and travel demand in the borough, par- The generation of potential Local Plan policies in regard to public transport accessibility, road ticularly through the implementation of parking this area is influenced by national and regional capacity and access to walking and cycling zones, and requiring developments to plan policy; the promotion of sustainable transport is networks; end-use in accordance with these measures; required by the NPPF and the London Plan has detailed policy on a suite of measures to promote 3. Requiring major developments to demon- 9. Stating car parking requirements, either by: walking, cycling and access to public transport. At strate that adverse impacts on the transport a) Referencing the standards established in the local level, Hounslow’s LIP details planned and network are avoided, through: the London Plan; or proposed infrastructure improvements and estab- a) Preparation of Transport Assessments; b) Referencing the standards established lishes borough-wide objectives and policies. As b) Contributions to improvements to the in the London Plan and stating that local such, the below policy options reiterate this policy local transport network; standards may be developed where the framework and the LIP. London Plan does not provide an appropri- 4. Requiring the preparation of Travel Plans in ate figure in terms of coverage or local accordance with latest guidance from Trans- conditions; port for London and the council’s ’10 Point Guide’ or any subsequently adopted guidance; 10. Requiring proposals for vehicles crossovers to be consistent with the council’s 5. Promoting ‘car free’ or ‘low car’ develop- adopted policy on vehicle crossovers, with the ment where appropriate, as well as car clubs option to specify the minimum and maximum and car sharing schemes; dimensions and other criteria set out in the policy; 6. Requiring the installation of electric vehicle charging points, in line with the standards set

Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local out in the London Plan; 212 Hounslow | Local Plan 213 - - - one of 33 in London - promotes growth through - promotes growth through - one of 33 in London an Opportunity Area Planning the preparation of - and the Mayor’s OAPF guid Framework (OAPF), jobs and 9,000 homes ance suggests 12,000 in an indicative area of could be accommodated Local Plan should promote the 700 hectares. The the Heathrow OAPF in conjunc development of the London Borough of Hilling tion with the GLA, the plan’s spatial don and other stakeholders, and will have regard policies (for example, for Feltham) for to OAPF designation, including implications housing and employment growth. - - - Heathrow is expected during the plan-period, and during the plan-period, and Heathrow is expected a review of the council’s spatial this could trigger as set out in the Local Plan; the planning strategy, is considering future require Airports Commission capacity in the south-east of ments for airport this should be met. The Com England and how publish an interim report by the mission is due to a final report by summer 2015. end of 2013 and Heathrow Opportunity Area Oppor The London Plan identifies a Heathrow and the tunity Area covering parts of Hounslow designation London Borough of Hillingdon. This - - - -

Airport Heathrow land will need to plan airport capacity proactively, land will need to plan airport capacity of London both the Government and the Mayor runway at oppose the development of a third proposals for Heathrow Airport. In considering capacity, the increases in passenger or runway implications of council will continue to assess the any proposal in terms of pollution and impacts on open space (including the Green Belt), the local economy and the transport network. It should also be noted that future Government policy on Whilst it is recognised that the south-east of Eng Whilst it is recognised that the south-east Future expansion of Heathrow port (such as Bedfont Lakes). The broader econ port (such as Bedfont Lakes). The companies omy also benefits, with multi-national and Chiswick located along the Great West Road of close proximity Business Park taking advantage markets to Heathrow, and in turn the international it serves. Heathrow Airport - London’s primary airport and - London’s primary airport and Heathrow Airport United Kingdom – is located the busiest in the to the borough’s western immediately adjacent has a prominent role in boundary, and therefore More than 11,000 of the bor the local economy.

ough’s resident’s work at Heathrow, with many work at Heathrow, with many ough’s resident’s indirectly. In the west of the others employed a heavy concentration of airport- borough, there is services related businesses, including logistics, industrial and such as hotels and catering, and align with the air commercial estates that closely ty ivi connect ing enhanc enhancing connectivity

proposed policy options Recognising that Heathrow is central to the borough’s economy, whilst at the same time ac- 1. Promoting a more sustainable Heathrow by cycling infrastructure and utilise the road net- knowledging it’s environmental impact considera- working with the airport operator and other work more efficiently; and tions, the council’s position is for a more sustaina- partners to improve environmental issues af- ble Heathrow which maintains its current capacity fecting Hounslow; 4. Establishing support for the development of and continually seeks to minimizes impacts on a Heathrow Opportunity Area Planning Frame- surrounding environments. In this regard, this 2. Re-iterating the Mayor of London’s oppo- work, through joint working with the GLA and policy area should be read alongside the Environ- sition to the future expansion of Heathrow, London Borough of Hillingdon. mental Challenges chapter, plus the spatial strate- including a third runway, and stating that de- gies for districts in the west of the borough. velopment proposals will be opposed unless it can be demonstrated that adverse impacts The generation of potential Local Plan policies in are avoided, including the option to specify the this area is strongly influenced by Government following considerations: and the Mayor of London’s position on aviation in a) Air pollution from aircraft movements, the south-east, which in turn is being reflected in the airport’s infrastructure and transport to regional policy. As such, the below policy options and from the airport; reflect the current policy context for Heathrow. It b) Noise pollution from aircraft movements, should be noted that the Government’s Airport the airport’s infrastructure and transport to Commission will develop a strategy for future air- and from the airport; port growth, including implications for Heathrow; c) Hazardous substances such as de-icing this is expected to be published in 2015, and as fluids and aviation fuel; such the Local Plan may need to be reviewed to d) Impact on the Green Belt, Metropolitan respond to the Government’s strategy. Open Lane and other open spaces and sites of biodiversity importance; e) Impact on Hounslow’s economy; and f) Impact on Hounslow’s transport network.

3. Promoting enhanced surface access to Heathrow Airport, by working with partners to improve public transport connections and Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local

214 Hounslow | Local Plan 215 - - - - a) Refer to the NPPF for design considera a) Refer to the NPPF tions; or b) Include specific design considerations, including a requirement that infrastructure and is sympathetically designed, discrete refer to camouflaged as appropriate, and the Local Plan design and place-making policies as other considerations; munications and high speed broadband, where munications and on surrounding environments adverse impacts the option to are avoided, with that 2) Requiring evidence to demonstrate is nec new telecommunications infrastructure be accom essary and improvements cannot modated within existing installations; that 3) Requiring evidence to demonstrate will new telecommunications infrastructure not cause interference to other electrical with equipment, air traffic services (particularly regard to Heathrow Airport), that 4) Requiring evidence to demonstrate with new developments will not interfere services; broadcast or telecommunications 1) Supporting improvements to electronic 1) Supporting improvements networks, including telecom communications icy options proposed pol The generation of potential Local Plan policies in potential Local Plan policies in The generation of influenced by national policy; this area is strongly Local Plans to support both the NPPF requires networks, including electronic communications and high speed broadband. telecommunications policy options reiterates this As such, the below policy context. ------

ons i icat Telecommun Developing and maintaining the borough’s tel Developing and However, whilst improvements to infrastructure However, whilst improvements of should be promoted, an overconcentration design can have installations or poor placing and and detract adverse impact on neighbourhoods from the benefits provided. Telecommunica ecommunications infrastructure is necessary ecommunications economic and social to ensuring the continued businesses, community success of Hounslow; should be provided with facilities and residents especially as the borough pro modern technology, place to invest and live. This is motes itself as a NPPF, which requires Local Plans reflected in the commu to support expansions to the electronic nications network, including telecommunications installations and high speed broadband. to a separate tions installations are also subject amenity and consent regime, which means that may design considerations for new installations are made. be overlooked when planning decisions a policy in the Therefore, it is proposed to include support Local Plan which provides the in-principle installa required for electronic communications considera tions by the NPPF, as well as design tions. ty ivi connect ing enhanc enhancing connectivity

proposed policy options area, to be in non-permeable materials or to drain to the highway. If sited in a conservation area, 1. Promoting a high quality public realm that 7. Requiring new developments to incorporate permission is required if the majority of a bound- is safe and attractive, recognising the role of design measures and facilities to promote ary enclosure is to be removed; this is further streets and other public spaces in movement cycling, including cycling parking standards in- controlled in Article 4 restricted conservation patterns; line with the London Plan; areas (currently Gunnersbury Estate and Bedford Park). Listed building consent is necessary for 2. Requiring development proposals to dem- 8. Promoting the active management of car any adaptations to the boundary or structure of all onstrate they are located appropriately with parking and travel demand in the borough, par- listed buildings. regard to public transport accessibility, road ticularly through the implementation of parking capacity and access to walking and cycling zones, and requiring developments to plan The generation of potential Local Plan policies in networks; end-use in accordance with these measures; this area is influenced by national and regional policy; the promotion of sustainable transport is 3. Requiring major developments to demon- 9. Stating car parking requirements, either by: required by the NPPF and the London Plan has strate that adverse impacts on the transport a) Referencing the standards established in detailed policy on a suite of measures to promote network are avoided, through: the London Plan; or walking, cycling and access to public transport. At a) Preparation of Transport Assessments; b) Referencing the standards established the local level, Hounslow’s LIP details planned and b) Contributions to improvements to the in the London Plan and stating that local proposed infrastructure improvements and estab- local transport network; standards may be developed where the lishes borough-wide objectives and policies. As London Plan does not provide an appropri- such, the below policy options reiterate this policy 4. Requiring the preparation of Travel Plans in ate figure in terms of coverage or local framework and the LIP. accordance with latest guidance from Trans- conditions; port for London and the council’s ’10 Point Guide’ or any subsequently adopted guidance; 10. Requiring proposals for vehicles crossovers to be consistent with the council’s 5. Promoting ‘car free’ or ‘low car’ develop- adopted policy on vehicle crossovers, with the ment where appropriate, as well as car clubs option to specify the minimum and maximum and car sharing schemes; dimensions and other criteria set out in the policy; 6. Requiring the installation of electric vehicle charging points, in line with the standards set

218000 Hounslow | Local Plan 219 00 appendices infrastructure delivery schedule 2015-2030 Infrastructure Type of Infrastructure Item Local Plan Phase Total Estimated Delivery Baseline Area Infrastructure delivery Infrastructure Evidence Costs

2015 - 30

Education Primary Expansion of Wellington Critical Phase 1 £66,047,553 LBH/ Existing school Facilities Primary from 2FE to (0-5 build costs for 3/4FE. years) Free School each type of Providers/ education New primary school at Critical Phase 1 Department for provision. Forest Road. (0-5 Education (Dfe) years)

Relocation and expansion Necessary Phase 2 Sequential Site of St Paul Primary to (6-10 Assessment of Commerce Road years) Potential School (Brentford Bus Garage Sites, December site). Or alternative sites 2011. at Brentford FC or

Brentford Police Station. Providing an additional School 2FE. Expansion Programme. Expansion of Hounslow Critical Phase 1 Town Primary to provide (0-5 an additional 2FE. years)

New primary school on Critical Phase 1 the same site as The (0-5 Heathland School years) Secondary.

Relocation and expansion Critical Phase 1 of St Lawrence Primary to (0-5 Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local land at Feltham’s Ex- years) 220 Servicemen Club.

New primary school (or Necessary Phase 2 secondary depending on (6-10 outcome of feasibility years) study) at Stanley Road Allotments site.

Secondary New 8FE secondary Critical Phase 1 £208,065,519 school at Heath Nurseries (0-5 (or SEN depending on years) outcome of feasibility study).

New secondary school (or Necessary Phase 2 primary depending on (6-10 outcome of feasibility years) study) at Stanley Road Allotments site.

Early Years TBC Necessary TBC Provision

SEN New SEN primary and Critical Phase 1 TBC secondary school at (0-5 Gresham Road. years)

New SEN school at Heath Critical Phase 1 Nurseries (or secondary (0-5 depending on outcome of years) feasibility study).

New SEN school on same Critical Phase 1 site as Southville Junior. (0-5 Permanent location for years) temporary accommodation currently at Fairholme Primary.

Health Capital cost of TBC Necessary TBC £14,853,959 NHS Hounslow Health Urban Facilities new health Development facilities. NHS Hounslow Unit (HUDU) Hounslow | Local Plan 221

Baseline Evidence pansion Health Urban Development Unit (HUDU) each type of education provision. Sequential Site Assessment of Potential School Sites, December 2011. School Ex Programme. Existing school build costs for

/ Delivery NHS Hounslow NHS Hounslow Providers/ Department for Education (Dfe) LBH Free School

30 -

Costs 2015 Infrastructure Total Estimated TBC TBC £14,853,959 £208,065,519 £66,047,553

5 5 5 5 5 10 ------Phase Phase 1 (0-5 years) TBC Phase 2 (6-10 years) Phase 1 (0-5 years) Phase 1 (0-5 years) Phase 1 (0 years) Phase 1 (0 years) 1 Phase (0 years) 2 Phase (6-10 years) Phase 1 (0-5 years) Phase 1 (0 years) Phase 1 (0 years) Phase 2 (6 years)

delivery Local Plan Necessary Critical Necessary Necessary Critical Critical Critical Critical Critical Necessary Critical Critical Critical Necessary

Infrastructure Item TBC New SEN school on same site as Southville Junior. Permanent location for temporary accommodation currently at Fairholme Primary. TBC New secondary school (or New secondary school on primary depending outcome of feasibility study) at Stanley Road Allotments site. New SEN primary and secondary school at Gresham Road. New SEN school at Heath Nurseries (or secondary depending on outcome of feasibility study). Brentford Police Station. Brentford Police Station. Providing an additional 2FE. of Hounslow Expansion to provide Town Primary 2FE. an additional school on New primary as The site the same School Heathland Secondary. expansion and Relocation to Primary Lawrence St of Ex Feltham’s at land Club. Servicemen school (or primary New depending on secondary of feasibility outcome Stanley Road study) at site. Allotments New 8FE secondary school at Heath Nurseries on (or SEN depending outcome of feasibility study). Expansion of Wellington Primary from 2FE to 3/4FE. New primary school at Forest Road. Relocation and expansion to of St Paul Primary Commerce Road (Brentford Bus Garage sites site). Or alternative at Brentford FC or

Type of Infrastructure Capital cost of new health facilities. Early Years Provision SEN Secondary Primary

Area Infrastructure Health Facilities Education Facilities Transport & Strategic Cycle Superhighway – Necessary Phase 1 c.£10 million Transport for Hounslow Local Connectivity Cycling Network Hounslow to Hyde Park (0-5 London (TfL)/ Implementation years) LBH Plan for Transport 2011- Rail The Hounslow – Old Oak Necessary Phase 2/3 Unknown Network Rail, 31. infrastructure Common (Brent Cross) (5-15 Transport for providing link years) London/GLA, improved links LBH and partner LB Hounslow to the Golden Brentford (Golden Mile) – c£30m capital authorities Strategic Mile growth area Southall Shuttle cost plus opex and developing Transport Study a wider orbital A new rail link from Unknown (using WeLHAM Model). network. London Waterloo to Heathrow via Hounslow

Loop (e.g. Airtrack Lite)

Improving bus Introducing new services Necessary Phase 1 In line with TfL TfL/ LBH services serving the Golden Mile (0-5 London Buses between areas growth area (e.g. 195 and years) costing model for of growth. H91) to improve capacity Sponsored Route and frequency. Agreements

Pedestrian links New pedestrian link to Preferred Phase 2/3 Unknown LBH maximise accessibility to (5-15 Golden Mile growth area years) from nearby rail/tube links.

Greenways/Quietways – Necessary Ongoing C£3-4m for LBH and development of a network Greenway cohesive network of completion partner accessible pathways for assuming agencies, pedestrians and cyclists moderate delivery including Rivers linking parks and open of improved & Canal Trusts, spaces across the infrastructure on Environment Hounslow | Local Plan Hounslow | Local borough and to on-road sections Agency. 222 neighbouring boroughs

Bridge Clockhouse Lane Foot Necessary Ongoing £8 million plus. LBH/ TfL Improvements and Cycle Bridge; Whitton Road Bridge Improvements (Hounslow Gateway);

Thames Path National Trail connections in Dukes Meadows (bridge under Barnes rail bridge) and improvements to footbridges crossing SWT/Piccadilly lines to improve accessibility (e.g. Quaker Lane).

Town Centre Hounslow Town Centre Preferred Phase 1 £2 million plus. TfL/ LBH/ Public Realm Public Realm (0-5 Private Improvements years) developers within Town Brentford Town Centre Preferred Phase 1 £1 million plus. Centres. Public Realm (0-5 years)

Feltham Station Potential. Phase 2 £5 million plus. Interchange and (5-10 Hounslow Road railway years) over bridge.

Open Space Open space Maintenance and Necessary Ongoing £973,452 LBH/ John Laing Open Space improvements improvement of existing Strategy. open spaces. Programme costs of open space maintenance 2012/13 – 2021/22. Hounslow | Local Plan 223 - Study –

(using WeLHAM Model). Open Space Strategy. Programme costs of open space maintenance 2012/13 2021/22. Hounslow Local Implementation Plan for Transport 2011 31. LB Hounslow Strategic Transport

TfL/ LBH/ Private developers within Town Centres. TfL/ LBH LBH and LBH Greenway partner agencies, Rivers including Trusts, Canal & Environment Agency. LBH/ TfL LBH/ John Laing Transport for London (TfL)/ LBH Network Rail, Transport for London/GLA, LBH and partner authorities

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capital 4m for 4m for - road sections road - £30m £5 million plus. £973,452 Unknown C£3 network completion assuming delivery moderate improved of on infrastructure on plus. £8 million £2 million plus. £1 million plus. c.£10 million Unknown c cost plus opex Unknown In line with TfL London Buses costing model for Sponsored Agreements

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Feltham Station Interchange and Hounslow Road railway over bridge. Maintenance and improvement of existing open spaces. Hounslow Town Centre Public Realm Brentford Town Centre Public Realm Clockhouse Lane Foot Clockhouse Bridge; Whitton and Cycle Road Bridge (Hounslow Improvements Gateway); Thames Path National in Trail connections Dukes Meadows (bridge bridge) under Barnes rail to and improvements footbridges crossing to SWT/Piccadilly lines (e.g. improve accessibility Quaker Lane). from nearby rail/tube from nearby links. Greenways of a development network cohesive for pathways accessible cyclists and pedestrians open and parks linking the across spaces to and borough boroughs neighbouring serving the Golden Mile serving the Golden growth area H91) to improve capacity and frequency. New pedestrian link accessibility to maximise growth area Golden Mile Common (Brent Cross) link Brentford (Golden Mile) Southall Shuttle A new rail link from London Waterloo to Heathrow via Hounslow Loop (e.g. Airtrack Lite) Introducing Cycle Superhighway Hounslow to Hyde Park The Hounslow

Open space improvements Town Centre Public Realm Improvements Bridge Improvements services between areas of growth. Pedestrian links infrastructure providing improved links to the Golden Mile growth area and developing a wider orbital network. Improving bus Strategic Cycling Network Rail

& Open Space Transport Connectivity Waste & Waste facility Waste facility at Western Critical Ongoing Unknown LBH/ SITA Draft West Recycling International Market site. London Waste Commercial DPD operators.

Leisure Libraries and Refurbishments of Necessary Ongoing £5.7- £6.8 million LBH/ John Laing Hounslow archives existing libraries. Libraries Estate Strategy Report, March 2011

Sports Facilities Heston Leisure Centre Critical Phase 1 LBH/ John Laing PPG 17 Sports redevelopment (0-5 Facilities years) Volume.

Utilities Sewerage Section of the Thames Critical Phase 1-2 c.£3.6 million for Thames Water Thames Tideway Tunnel. (0-10 entire project. Tideway years) Strategic Study

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