HARDEN NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

DRAFT FOR INITIAL CONSULTATION

AUGUST 2019 INTRODUCTION PROCESS NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN VISION

Welcome to an initial consultation draft of the Harden A steering group was set up comprising Parish Councillors and Neighbourhood Plan. residents to help progress work on the Neighbourhood Plan. “Harden will continue to be a vibrant, inclusive, sustainable rural community, with attractive green spaces and high quality housing and facilities, making it a desirable place for people to live We would like to hear your views and comments on the work done Initial engagement was undertaken in September 2018 to gain an so far. understanding of the key issues and the aspirations of local people and enjoy, now and into the future.” relating to the future of Harden. The scope and content of this initial draft has been influenced and shaped by the results of engagement activities with local people. A survey was produced both online and in physical form which was To ensure the Plan aligns with the aspirations of local people and completed by 84 people. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN AIMS & OBJECTIVES addresses the key issues most important to them, it is essential people are updated with progress and have an opportunity to A drop-in event was held at Harden Memorial Hall on Saturday 29th 1. Improve resilience to the effects of climate change and work 6. Explore options for better management of traffic, speeding comment on the work. September 2018 which was attended by 30 people. towards becoming a low-carbon village and parking issues

A Neighbourhood Plan is a strategic land-use planning document These initial engagement exercises identified broad themes which 2. Ensure that new housing meets local needs both now and in 7. Encourage new leisure and recreational opportunities, that seeks to shape and influence development at the local level. have been discussed by the steering group over a series of meetings the future especially for young people Its policies and content must align with the strategic aims of both supported by an independent town planning consultant from Integreat Council’s Local Plan and the National Planning Policy PLUS. 3. Promote high quality design in all new developments, which 8. Protect existing facilities, and support the expansion and Framework. There is however scope and great potential to cover responds to and reinforces local character and is built to the development of new community facilities in line with policies and projects at the Neighbourhood level that are not A full copy of the results of initial engagement can be found on the highest enforceable standards of sustainable building local needs and aspirations including but not limited to VISION covered in higher level plans. Parish Council website along with minutes of all meetings. performance (school, doctors, sports facilities library, community centre) INTRODUCTION Alongside the Neighbourhood Plan, a Parish Plan is being The key themes identified for the Plan to address are: 4. Preserve and enhance green spaces and heritage assets for 9. Protect existing businesses and encourage appropriate new developed. This will contain a set of projects and include everyone to enjoy now and in the future, including access business activity non-planning related issues that cannot be covered in the • Housing and amenity, and provision of allotments/community gardening Neighbourhood Plan for statutory reasons. • Transport & Movement 10. Encourage better, high-speed internet coverage • Green Spaces 5. Improve pedestrian and cycle infrastructure and promote Underneath each draft policy the aims and objectives that it seeks If you have any comments on the initial draft Plan please visit the • Community Facilities & Services greater use of sustainable transport methods and healthy to achieve will be listed. This is to demonstrate how each policy Parish Council website: • Business & Employment mobility opportunities for people of all ages and abilities • Heritage seeks to contribute to the overall vision for Harden. https://hardenparishcouncil.gov.uk/ Following this period of consultation the Plan will be revised, taking or email [email protected] into account the comments received. Please look out for further updates on the Plan including future opportunities to have your say or to get involved in local projects. INTRODUCTION HOUSING

By 2030 Harden will receive around 100 new houses as part of the Below are initial draft housing policies. The exact wording of the policies is likely to change as the Plan progresses through consultation housing allocation in Bradford Council’s Adopted (2017) Core Strategy. and independent examination. At this stage it is the intention of the policy that is most important.

It is important that new housing in Harden not only meets the present needs of the community but is also designed and built to address the future challenges we face. POLICY H1: SUSTAINABLE HOMES & RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY H2: HOUSE TYPE & MIX KEY OBJECTIVES The design and standard of any new development should aim New housing developments of 10 or more dwellings will be to meet a high level of sustainable design and construction required to provide a mix of house types and sizes to meet the • Ensure new housing is inclusive, accessible and designed to and be optimised for energy efficiency, targeting zero carbon needs of the local community including: meet the needs of an ageing population, and the changing emissions. This includes the provision of: needs of residents • Housing suitable for older people • Secure a mix of house types and sizes to meet local needs • high quality, thermally efficient building materials; • Build low-carbon, energy efficient and sustainable homes • Houses aimed at first time buyers • Develop well designed homes and neighbourhoods that • the installation of energy efficiency measures such as loft respond to and reinforce the distinctive character of Harden and wall insulation, and at a minimum, double glazing; • Medium sized family houses HOUSING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IDENTIFIED THAT: • on-site energy generation from renewable sources.

An independent Housing Needs Assessment is being HOUSING • The design of new housing was the 3rd most important issue for Where appropriate, developments should include sustainable commissioned to better understand the exact needs and the Neighbourhood Plan to address. drainage systems (SuDS) and other flood mitigating and grey requirements for new housing in Harden. This will complement water solutions. the results of community engagement which indicated a • The type and size of new housing was the 4th most important preference for homes suitable for older people, environmentally issue for the Neighbourhood Plan to address. friendly houses, smaller houses for first time buyers and This policy seeks to ensure new homes in Harden are energy medium sized family houses. • The most popular types and sizes of housing suggested by efficient, well insulated and include the provision of renewable members of the community are: housing that is suitable for older energy technologies. This can contribute to lower energy This policy seeks to achieve aims & objectives 2 people, environmentally friendly housing, houses aimed at first consumption and therefore lower fuel costs for occupants. time buyers, and medium sized family housing. At initial engagement 58 people felt the Plan should cover • At the drop-in event there were several suggestions that more design of new housing and 38 people felt Harden needed more smaller properties are required for small families or older people environmentally friendly homes. wishing to downsize. This policy seeks to achieve aims & objectives 1 2 3 HOUSING and independentexamination. Atthisstage itistheintention ofthepolicythatismost important. Below are initialdraft housingpolicies.Theexact wording ofthepoliciesislikely to changeasthePlanprogresses through consultation HOUSING This policyseeks to achieve aims &objectives quality homesandneighb