Statement 18 (4) (b): Main issues raised and the Council’s response to them

Representations on the five Conservation Area Supplementary Planning Documents for Prestbury, St. Mary’s (Charlton Kings), Cudnall Street (Charlton Kings), Bafford (Charlton Kings) and The Poets are attached.

The five Conservation Area Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) have generally been welcomed by those making representations on them. They have been seen as a useful addition to the Council’s planning policy guidance.

Many of the comments made relate to minor alterations – factual errors or the provision of more detail to be incorporated into the character appraisals.

The large majority of comments made relate to traffic management and parking issues within the Conservation Areas. Although traffic issues were raised in all five conservation areas, there was a particularly heavy response on Cudnall Street, where the same comments were raised by 29 individual residents (24 of which were made outside the consultation period). Officers have invited Gloucestershire County Council to consider how they would implement projects which address the highways issues raised in the Management Plans’ action points.

Despite the large number of comments received on the appraisals and management plans, there were no alterations of major significance. There were 20 respondents in total and a breakdown of comments is set out below.

No comments were submitted regarding the proposed boundary amendment to the Lower High Street Character Area, part of the Central Conservation Area.

GENERAL SUPPORTING OBJECTIONS TOTAL

COMMENTS COMMENTS RESPONSES

PRESTBURY 29 7 5 41

ST. MARY’S (CK) 9 2 0 11

CUDNALL ST 12 3 0 15

BAFFORD 4 2 0 6

THE POETS 16 3 0 19

LOWER HIGH 0 0 0 0

STREET

BOUNDARY AMENDMENT

TOTAL 70 17 5 92

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes

1 Whole document 1731 / 44 / / Supporting statement: In Comments acknowledged None. general Hannick Homes and support support the appraisal of the welcomed. Paragraph 5.11 in Prestbury Conservation Area the character appraisal and management proposals recognises that "Modern however, would like to residential development tends highlight that new to fit well into the historic development should not be context of the village..." avoided or prevented as it Management proposal 1 can be implemented in a (Control of Development) sensitive and appropriate within the management plan manner which would addresses new development preserve and enhance the in conservation areas and setting of the Conservation sets out factors to be Area. considered. It states that "...provided the new buildings are carefully designed it should be possible for them to have a harmonious and positive presence." The accompanying action point states that the character appraisal acts as a basis for establishing the important aspects of context.

2 Whole document 1734 / 44 / / Supporting statement: The Comment acknowledged. None. assessment refers to modern residential development that has taken place on green spaces within the grounds of some large buildings such as The Hayes. The view is supported that modern development can compliment

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes a historic setting including that of listed buildings. 3 Whole document 1738 / 44 / / Objection: The essential A Conservation Area is Comments acknowledged. None. purpose of a Conservation not a designation of English Heritage provides Area Character Appraisal is development constraint additional guidance which to assess the elements that and any assessment of, says that local authorities contribute to an area's special and allusion to such, has should consider the setting of interest. It should not go no place in an Conservation Areas and their beyond that and suggest assessment of the wider context, which is what potential constraints on character of the the character appraisal does. development that may rise designation and should be Any judgments regarding the therefrom. Whether or not a removed therefrom. development of these areas development is acceptable Any such references to would need to be assessed within the Conservation Area the unsuitability of land for on their merits in light of all cannot and should not be development outside the material undertaken as part of a designated area should considerations. Planning Conservation Area Character be removed from the Policy Guidance Note 15 Appraisal. Even more Character Appraisal, (PPG15) para 4.14 states that unacceptable is where which should focus on "The desirability of inferences are made land within the preserving or enhancing regarding the suitability of designation and not the area should also, in the land for development outside beyond. Secretary of State's view, be the designated area. a material consideration in the planning authority's handling of development proposals which are outside the conservation area but would affect its setting, or views into and out of the area." English Heritage guidance on producing conservation area appraisals states that "The definition of special interest should provide a vivid, succinct picture of the overall

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes conservation area... For example, the definition might assess the importance of the wider context (the relationship of the conservation area to its setting and the effect of that setting on the area); ...It should seek particularly to define local distinctiveness and the sense of place... The topography of the area, the setting of the conservation area and its relationship with the wider landscape (if relevant) should be described, with reference to any existing historic landscape characterisation... The landscape setting is often an important part of the character of an area, particularly in small rural settlements. Ever-present views of surrounding hills, or glimpses of landscape from urban streets, can contribute significantly to the atmosphere of a place."

4 Whole document 1739 / 44 / / General comment: Prestbury The character analysis is Comment acknowledged. None. is unequivocally part of the correct in identifying Para 2.1 makes it clear there Cheltenham urban area. This Prestbury as having is a physical link with is accepted in the appraisal become a 'residential Cheltenham. The appraisal

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes (at para. 5.1)following suburb' of Cheltenham does acknowledge that character analysis. However, and having 'merged into Prestbury now forms a there are inconsistencies the town'. This should be residential suburb of between this and the several reflected throughout the Cheltenham, which has prior references before appraisal. developed around Prestbury's character analysis to The character appraisal is historic core. However, the Prestbury being an outlying inconsistent in referring to appraisal also notes that the village (e.g. in para. 2.1). the rural character of this historic village remains very part of the village within much in evidence and that the Green Belt. These Prestbury has managed to inconsistencies should be retain its village character. eliminated. The open, undeveloped area of the Green Belt comprises fields which provide an important element in its rural setting. The Council does not agree that there is inconsistency between this and the Green Belt review's assessment of their Green Belt function.

5 Whole document 1688 / 861 / / General comment: Activities None requested. Comments acknowledged. It Other areas of historic adjacent to the Conservation is agreed that development walling within and Area such as tree removal adjacent to conservation area adjacent to the and development are allowed boundaries can impact upon Conservation Area without any thought as to the setting of the conservation (including the walling on their impact on the area, either in a positive or the east side of Deep Conservation Area itself. The negative way. Planning Street) will be researched character of an area can be applications which can and added into the drastically diminished by potentially affect the setting of character appraisal in the changes which occur on its a conservation area are given 'Contribution of key fringes. For example with additional scrutiny by unlisted buildings' reference to the dry stone conservation officers to paragraph as wall, if that on the side of ensure that the setting of the appropriate. Deep Street not within the conservation area is either Conservation Area was to be preserved or enhanced by

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes removed it would have a such proposals. detrimental impact on the visual value of the wall on the other side, which is within the conservation area.

6 Whole document 1694 / 1394 / / General comment: Bank None requested. Comment acknowledged. The None. House and the HSBC Townscape Analysis Map in building on the High Street the Character Appraisal have some of the worse identifies these two buildings looking modern windows in as being ‘positive’. Buildings the High Street but escape are identified as being comment. Improvement to positive due to their historic these frontages would have and/or architectural interest as much visual impact as and their positive impact upon improvement to the Kings the character and Arms car park. appearance of the Conservation Area. The windows are an unfortunate modern alteration to these buildings. However, the buildings themselves are historic and have a positive presence within the Conservation Area. Improvement to the frontages of these buildings could only potentially be negotiated through any future planning applications. Within the Management Plan, management proposal 2 'Loss of traditional architectural features on some historic buildings' attempts to find ways of addressing this

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes issue. 7 Whole document 1722 / 1395 / / Supporting statement: Can I Comment welcomed. None. complement those that have prepared this document. It is in fact so comprehensive that there is only from our perspective little that can be added.

8 Plan Townscape 1663 / 187 / / General comment: A better Amend the Townscape Agree with comment. The Townscape Analysis Analysis Map of map showing the setting of Analysis map so the OS Map will be amended so Prestbury the Conservation Area would base is more clear. the OS base is more Conservation Area be helpful. The Townscape clear. Analysis Map (Figure 1) reproduces very poorly on line.

9 Plan Townscape 1693 / 1394 / / Objection: In our view, the None requested. Comments acknowledged. None. Analysis Map of Library and Capel Court are Capel Court has been Prestbury innocuous (neutral) buildings, identified as a ‘significant Conservation Area which have been part of the neutral building’ and landscape for some years. Prestbury Library as a The latter is low and not very ‘significant negative building’ visible. The library has been on the Townscape Analysis made more visible by the Map within the Character removal of an old hedge Appraisal. Capel Court has which should be made been assessed as failing to fit subject to planning controls. If successfully into its historic the Library is such an awful surroundings in terms of its building, why is there no size, scale, footprint, recommendation for materials and architectural improvement? The Burgage detailing. However, the stores opposite have no appraisal does accept that architectural or historic value this development is “low-lying which has not been and does contain some commented on; this store is a interesting architectural valuable amenity. detailing. It is

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes Similarly the “unattractive” car set in spacious, landscaped port in the Hayes ground gets grounds which softens its attention but is barely visible impact.” With regards to the from the public highway. assessment of the Library, it has been made clear in the character appraisal how the library fails to sit well within the historic context of the Conservation Area and how it has a strong physical presence. Management proposal ‘Enhancement of existing buildings and land’ within the Management Plan attempts to find ways of improving the visual appearance of such developments through the Council's various powers. The Burgage Stores have been identified as being ‘positive’ on the Townscape Analysis Map as they sit well within the historic context of The Burgage and overall area. It is acknowledged that these Stores are a valuable amenity within the local area.

10 Chapter 1.9 1723 / 1395 / / General comment: It is a pity None requested. Comments acknowledged. Notes will be added to Conservation Area that the areas of Bowbridge The character appraisal and the section on Boundaries Lane, Park Lane, Spring management plan cannot 'Conservation Area Lane and Shaw Green Lane introduce boundary revisions boundaries' within the are not included in the to the Conservation Area. A character appraisal to Conservation Area. In this separate legislative procedure reflect these comments. area you have a mixture of is required for the

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes properties many of which amendment of Conservation have excellent views of the Area boundaries. racecourse and Cleeve Hill. Conservation Areas are designated as areas of special architectural or historic interest. Bowbridge Lane, Park Lane, Spring Lane and Shaw Green Lane contain a mixture of historic and more modern houses. Some of the historic houses maybe seen as worthy of Conservation Area designation. These areas will be re-assessed when the Conservation Area boundary is reviewed in the future and included within a re-designation of the boundary as appropriate.

11 Chapter 2.1 Location 1664 / 187 / / General comment: The A few more lines of Comments acknowledged Wording will be inserted and Context Cotswold AONB is a vast explanation would help and agreed. into para. 2.1 to explain area to the east and south of with regard to these what AONB designation Prestbury; however, the comments. means and that the reader would not know that AONB boundary almost the AONB boundary adjoins adjoins the Conservation the Conservation Area Area boundary at the boundary at the north east north east corner of the corner of the Conservation Conservation Area. Area, and what the significance of AONB designation means. Development in views both to and from the AONB could be harmful as the Conservation Area forms part of the setting

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes of the AONB. 12 Chapter 2.6 Wider 1732 / 44 / / General comment: It is None requested. Comment acknowledged. The None. landscape setting considered that the layout land referred to is located and form of the existing outside the Conservation development and its Area. Any development in this relationship with the area would impact on the neighbouring greenbelt is setting of the Conservation somewhat ill-defined and Area. It is not considered illogical. New development in that the layout and form of the this part of the village would existing development and its create a clearer distinction relationship with the between the existing urban neighbouring greenbelt is ill- settlement and adjacent defined and illogical. Mill undeveloped countryside to Street and Shaw Green Lane the north. This would form country lanes which continue to protect the rural have organic development setting of Prestbury, preserve along them. This is a common separation from other form of development along settlements through village lanes. achieving more formal enclosure and contribute towards an enhanced setting for the Conservation Area.

13 Chapter 2.7 Wider 1724 / 1395 / / General comment: You list a Add the Royal Oak to this Comment acknowledged. The Add Royal Oak public landscape setting number of historic buildings, I paragraph. paragraph lists a selection of house to wording in think the Royal Oak should historic buildings within the paragraph. be included. Conservation Area which are landmark; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every historic landmark building in the Conservation Area. However, it is considered appropriate that the Royal Oak public house can be added to this paragraph.

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes

14 Chapter 4.2 The 1733 / 44 / / General comment: The None requested. Comment acknowledged. None. character and assessment concludes that Private (as well as public) interrelationship of substantial areas of private green space is seen to form a spaces within the space within the key characteristic of the area andkey Conservation Area are key Prestbury Conservation Area. views/vistas features in contributing to the The character appraisal notes character and appearance of that the undeveloped green the Conservation Area. Whilst spaces create attractive it is accepted that in some settings for buildings and that instances this is the case, it is the fields act as a physical not considered appropriate to reminder of Prestbury's in any way prevent or prohibit agricultural past. The development of or within development of any such these or adjacent green spaces would be examined spaces. New development on their own merits in light of has the potential to contribute planning policy. The most to and enhance the character important factor to be of a Conservation Area and considered is the preservation can also contribute towards or enhancement of the achieving a distinctive 'sense character or appearance of of place' in settlements such the Conservation Area and its as Prestbury. setting.

15 Chapter 5.3 1725 / 1395 / / General comment: In this Amend wording Comment acknowledged and The word 'hotel' will be Commercial paragraph are listed accordingly. agreed. replaced with the words commercial and public 'bed and breakfast'. services. It should be pointed out that the hotel (Prestbury House) is now a bed and breakfast establishment.

16 Chapter 5.4 Road 1726 / 1395 / / General comment: It should Note these issues within Comments acknowledged. Wording will be added to Use be noted that the Burgage, the paragraph. the paragraph and 5.43 Bowbridge Lane and Shaw Negative factors to reflect Green Lane is a cut through that The Burgage,

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes for traffic during rush hour Bowbridge Lane, Shaw times and Mill Street is also Green Lane and Mill used as a cut through. There Street are used as cut is a no entry sign at both throughs to avoid traffic points on the Southam Road on the High Street and but these are totally ignored Southam Road. as there is no police presence.

17 Chapter 5.10 1727 / 1395 / / Supporting statement: I agree Comment noted. None. Architectural that negative factors are detailing evident as can be seen with properties in The Burgage where plastic windows and doors have been used instead of wood.

18 Chapter 5.11 20th – 1735 / 44 / / Supporting statement: The Comment acknowledged. None. 21st century view is supported that the development incorporation of modern buildings within the Prestbury Conservation Area creates variety and an interesting and diverse built environment.

19 Section 5.15 1687 / 861 / / General comment: At the Add detail on other Comments acknowledged Other areas of historic Contribution of key recent meeting in Prestbury I stretches of historic and agreed. walling within and unlisted buildings mentioned the dry stone walls walling into the character adjacent to the which abound the appraisal. Conservation Area Conservation Area. The (including the wall on the document specifically east side of Deep mentions the wall along the Street) will be researched Burgage, Tatchley Lane and and added into the into Deep Street. There are character appraisal as however many more appropriate under the stretches of historical wall 'Contribution of key throughout the area which unlisted buildings'

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes should be given some form of paragraph. recognition, i.e. the wall running along the east side of Deep Street which continues into Blacksmith Lane.

20 Chapter 5.33 1736 / 44 / / General comment: Whilst it is None requested. Comments acknowledged. None. Contribution of trees accepted that some of the The definition of the Green and green spaces trees located adjacent to the Belt boundary is not an issue northern boundary of the for the Conservation Area Conservation Area do appraisal to address. The contribute to the character type of development along and setting of the Mill Street and Shaw Green Conservation Area, the view Lane is ribbon development that the fields immediately which is typical of village beyond the Conservation character. The partial Area boundary also enclosure of fields by contribute to establishing the development on Mill Street rural character of the and Shaw Green Lane does settlement is not supported. not diminish their ability to The land immediately north of provide a rural setting for the the Conservation Area Conservation Area and their boundary and surrounded by low landscape quality does the development on not diminish this function. Bowbridge Lane and Shaw Green Lane can be viewed as part of the settlement rather than part of the open countryside beyond. Future development on this parcel of land would not impact on the setting of the Conservation Area or have a detrimental impact on views into and out of the Conservation Area. Development on this parcel

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes of land would allow a more logical and defensible boundary to the settlement to be created thus allowing views of the truly open countryside beyond to be maintained and enhanced. The Green Belt Review prepared by Cheltenham Borough council identifies this parcel of land as having a low intrinsic landscape value.

21 Chapter 5.43 1677 / 370 / / General comment: We are None requested. Comments acknowledged. It None. Negative factors now seeing more wheelie is acknowledged that the bins on public view seven presence of wheelie bins is a days a week, which I negative feature in street consider to be detrimental to scenes. Where wheelie bins the overall street are left in the street environment, which the throughout the week, the Council is trying to protect. In Council’s cleansing such areas, the Authority enforcement team may needs to constantly remind negotiate with owners a residents this is not suitable location to store the acceptable in a Conservation bin or offer to provide a Area. smaller bin if appropriate. Fixed penalty notices may be issued to owners as a last resort.

22 Chapter 5.43 1678 / 370 / / General comment: On the None to content of Comments None. Negative factors grass verge adjacent to the paragraph. acknowledged. These posts Women’s Institute on the were erected on private land western side of Bouncer’s by Cheltenham Borough Lane, there are wooden oak Council as an environmental posts with interlinking metal improvement. The onous is chains, which are designed on the property owner to

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes to prevent cars parking on the maintain these posts. grass and stop motorbikes and cyclists cutting off the corners. Unfortunately, five or six of the posts have rotted and left lying on the ground for several weeks. Such negligence is not a good advertisement when approaching the area. Prestbury Parish Council needs to be more vigilant in this respect.

23 Chapter 5.43 1728 / 1395 / / General comment: The Bank Note that The Burgage Comment acknowledged. It is agreed that The Negative factors and Mill Street are listed as also has high levels of on- Burgage also having significant amounts of street parking. experiences high levels on-street parking. The of on-street parking and Burgage should also be the wording of the included as the road is often paragraph will be totally solid with parked cars amended accordingly. on both sides from residents parking and visitors to the Royal Oak. This creates a traffic hazard as well as negating any possible street cleaning. It means that residents of the older houses who have garage facilities are unable to park.

24 Chapter 5.43 1729 / 1395 / / General comment: The mini Acknowledge this in the Comment acknowledged. The None. Negative factors roundabout where the five wording of the paragraph. paragraph already roads meet is not only acknowledges the difficulty unwelcoming, it is also a both pedestrians and vehicles hazard as there are two mini have in navigating their way roundabouts and traffic is over the junction. It

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes unsure of the right of way. reads - "This hard, blank space offers a poor and unwelcoming approach to the village centre, which is hard to negotiate for both vehicles and pedestrians."

25 Chapter 5.51 1730 / 1395 / / Objection: It is totally Acknowledge these Comment acknowledged. It has been found that General condition of inaccurate to say that there is issues within the wording Theft and burglary are not some litter is apparent in area little problem with vandalism of the paragraph. issues for this document. the grass verges of the and litter. Theft, burglary and However, the issues Conservation Area vandalism is also on the of vandalism and litter will be (particularly along increase. re-assessed and the Tatchley Lane). The wording of the paragraph will wording of the paragraph be amended if seen to be will be amended to reflect appropriate. this.

26 Chapter 5.55 1737 / 44 / / Objection: The conclusion None requested. Comments acknowledged. None. Problems, pressures that all green spaces must The Management Plan and capacity for remain undeveloped and acknowledges that new change protected from infill development can take place development is opposed. The where it preserves or Regional Spatial Strategy has enhances the character of the identified a need for Conservation Area. Cheltenham to accommodate an increased level of housing development to meet the identified housing shortage. Therefore, it is necessary to balance this key policy consideration with the desire to protect the Conservation Area. New development will not necessarily have a detrimental effect on the character of the Conservation Area and could prove

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes beneficial particularly in relation to the vitality and viability of the wider settlement and the Conservation Area.

27 Section 1696 / 1394 / / Objection: Action PB1 refers None requested. Comments acknowledged. None. Development control to the use of the assessment Although the character proposals - 1 Control of character as a basis…this appraisal does go into detail of Development assessment runs to nearly 16 about the various pages and there is no components which make up conclusion or summary, nor the character of the any real definition of the Conservation Area, there is “character”. This will make it also a summary section of difficult to prepare and ‘Key characteristics’ and ‘Key assess planning proposals, issues’ near the front of the which will then be dealt with document. This is designed to on a basis of subjective act as a quick reference for opinions. people who want to find out about the character and issues affecting the Conservation Area. Adopted supplementary planning documents for other Conservation Areas in Cheltenham following the same format and have been successfully used in the determination of planning applications and as supporting evidence in planning appeals.

28 Section 1699 / 1394 / / General comment: In None requested but Comments None. Development control common with many buildings, suggests the respondent acknowledged. The energy proposals - 2 Loss of our house has been built over may like to see comments efficiency of any building traditional several reflected in depends on a variety of

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes architectural features centuries and probably has the wording. factors. When proposals are on some historic little original in it. Buildings made to change a building to buildings naturally evolve and materials make it more energy efficient, change. The overriding all the relevant factors shall requirement should be that be considered, including the the area’s overall “character” historic character and should be preserved and this appearance of the building, may mean some sensible and the contribution it makes compromises especially to the Conservation Area. where the use of old materials conflicts with house owner’s attempts to reduce their carbon footprint.

29 Section 1700 / 1394 / / General comment: We would None. Comment acknowledged. The None. Development control like to see the document link has been checked and proposals - 2 Loss of referred to in PB2 but the link found to work. The traditional does not work and we cannot respondent has been emailed architectural features find it on the council website. the link. on some historic buildings

30 Section 1697 / 1394 / / General comment: Do the None requested to The planting of inappropriate None. Development control powers for control of content of document. trees cannot be controlled. proposals - 6 boundary treatments extend High (evergreen or semi Boundary enclosures to inappropriate tree planting evergreen) hedges can be such as the use of fast- controlled by the Anti-Social growing conifers on the Behaviour Act 2005 and the roadside boundary? Highway authority has the power to enter onto land where there is a danger of trees falling onto the road (Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976). The Neighbouring Land Act 1992 can give the court powers to enable individuals to enter onto a

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes neighbour's property to fell dangerous trees/hedges etc. 31 Section 1698 / 1394 / / General comment: We would Include Bank House and Comments acknowledged. None. Development control expect to see Action PB8 the HSBC building in this Action PB8 looks at proposals - 8 extended to Bank House and action. enhancing buildings within Enhancement of the HSBC. the Conservation Area which existing buildings detract from its character. The and land action cannot control alterations to buildings which have either had planning permission granted on them or for works which have been classed as permitted development (i.e. a planning application or other consent was not required for the work). It may be possible through future planning applications to negotiate a more sympathetic solution for poor alterations done on the building in the past.

32 Section Project 1679 / 370 / / General comment: None. Comments acknowledged. None. proposals - 10 Comments refer to the Management proposal 10 Approach to Deep background of the installation (‘Approach to Deep Street’) Street of the two mini-roundabouts attempts to address the poor at the ‘approach to Deep aesthetics of this junction and Street’ junction. Comments the difficulty vehicles and state that the before the pedestrians have in establishment of the two mini- navigating their way over the roundabouts, traffic travelling junction. It is acknowledged along the High Street/Deep that there have been few Street/Prestbury Road accidents at this junction but (B4632) had priority over the its current state, with poor other roads which hard surfacing, traffic paraphernalia etc. creates a

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes caused considerable visually poor space within a tailbacks along Bouncer’s key part of the Prestbury Lane and Tatchley Lane, Conservation Area. especially during peak periods of the day. The possibility of installing a single roundabout at this junction was considered but it was discovered to be impracticable for certain types of vehicles to negotiate. In the autumn of 1989 the two mini roundabouts became permanent. This junction cannot be considered dangerous in traffic terms but one could say that it is a complicated junction, especially for pedestrians and cyclists to negotiate.

33 Section Project 1745 / 510 / General comment: The We would seek that the Comments acknowledged. The wording of this proposals - 10 153 / Prestbury Conservation Area supplementary planning Any proposals to redesign management proposal Approach to Deep SPD has detailed goals to document incorporates this junction would take will be amended to reflect Street improve the traffic in its area. the above comments and account of the needs the need to incorporate The NICE Guidance refers to the recommendations of of people with disabilities, the requirements of those improving environments that the NICE Guidance. pedestrians and cyclists, and with disabilities, encourage active travel for be designed as far as pedestrians and cyclists example walking and cycling. possible around these needs. in the layout and design If improvements can be made of this junction. we would seek for these approaches to enhance the opportunities for physical activity through walking and cycling infrastructure by creating

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes new through routes and not just links to the existing facility. This approach would also need to ensure that the specific needs of those with limited mobility and those with disabilities such as visual impairments are included in any alterations made.

34 Section Project 1695 / 1394 / / General comment: Traffic has None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. proposals - 10 a very significant negative content of document. Management proposal Approach to Deep affect on the Conservation ‘Approach to Deep Street’ Street Area, especially around the addresses the poor space double mini-roundabouts. comprising the double mini- Tinkering with the double roundabouts junction. The mini-roundabouts may action reads “The Council will improve the visual impact of lobby and work with signage etc., but must be Gloucestershire County carefully considered. Routes Council to negotiate a better through Prestbury are used road layout at the Prestbury by vehicles that are too large Road/Bouncer's Lane/Deep for the roads and traffic Street/Blacksmith’s problems are caused by Lane/Tatchley Lane junction inconsiderate and illegal to improve this important parking with virtually no approach into the enforcement. The only real Conservation Area and solutions would involve new Prestbury village centre. A roads such as the Starvehall new layout will also improve Farm proposals and a pedestrian movement and bypass. The biggest problem provide a more attractive with traffic control (weight setting for near-by buildings.” limits and parking) is lack of Stephen Burden, enforcement. Skakeholder Manager for Cheltenham at Gloucestershire Highways ha

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes s stated that "There are currently no plans to change these roundabouts and given the complex range of movements it is difficult to see any easy alternative. These roundabouts are likely to remain until such time as the Tatchley Lane link road (or alternative route through housing development) is completed. This would then ease demand on the junction and provide an alternative for large vehicles." Gloucestershire Highways are responsible for implementation of weight limits and the Police are responsible for enforcement. Cheltenham Borough Council is aware of the parking issues in Prestbury. The Council has set up a mobile unit to respond to complaints about parking contraventions in surrounding areas and are about to increase staff numbers and patrol beats. However, the Council can only enforce restrictions that are on the ground. If there are no restrictions and cars are parked dangerously or causing obstruction then it is still a Police

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes matter. Cheltenham Borough Council will continue to work in close partnership with the Police, the Parish council and the County Council to ensure that the enforcement service is as effective as possible.

35 Section Project 1680 / 370 / / General comment: The None. Comments acknowledged. It None. proposals - 11 Traffic present traffic flow through is acknowledged that there in Deep Street and the village (High Street) is, in will be a likely increase in High Street my view, not unreasonable in traffic levels through the area traffic terms. Any future generated from the proposals must take into development of Starvehall consideration the additional Farm in particular. Any traffic that will be generated improvements to this junction when GCHQ Oakley moves will be implemented as and to Benhall and the land when appropriate, developed into residential considering such issues. With use. Likewise, when regard to the two mini- Starvehall Farm is sold for roundabouts, Stephen housing development, plus Burden, Skakeholder the new roads linking New Manager for Cheltenham at Barn Lane with Prestbury Gloucestershire Highways Road, this will generate has stated that "There are additional traffic pressures on currently no plans to change the existing multi-junction at these roundabouts and given Tatchley Lane/Deep the complex range of Street/High movements it is difficult to see Street/Blacksmiths any easy alternative. These Lane/Prestbury Road. With roundabouts are likely to any redesigning of this remain until such time as the junction, traffic management Tatchley Lane link road (or and road safety must take alternative route through priority. housing development) is completed. This would then

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes ease demand on the junction and provide an alternative for large vehicles."

36 Report Sustainability 1704 / 371 / 69 Supporting statement: We Comment acknowledged. None. Appraisal Report / welcome the Sustainability reports and are also pleased that you have incorporated some of our comments and proposals.

37 Report Sustainability 1709 / 371 / 69 General comment: Although We would therefore This issue is beyond the None. Appraisal Report / some of our comments relate recommend that you scope of this SPD. to the indicators for water review your comments in quality (Table 7A & Appendix boxes 4 and 5 on page 38 2) other comments relate to of the report. surface water run-off. The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) does not provide information on water quality as mentioned in your comments in box 5.

38 Report Sustainability 1714 / 371 / 69 General comment: In your Clarify which future These issues are beyond the None. Appraisal Report / response to some of our scoping reports you refer scope of this SPD, however, previous comments, you to in Table 13. the data will be added to have highlighted that some future Scoping Reports on the recommended indicators appraisal of documents that would be added to future can influence this issue such scoping reports. We as that for the Joint Core understand you have Strategy. submitted the final version of the SEA/SA reports and we would therefore welcome further explanation of which future reports you refer to.

39 Report Sustainability 1719 / 371 / 69 General comment: In Table Remove 'Car ownership' Comments acknowledged The sustainability issue

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes Appraisal Report / 10 (Derivation of from the "Water" theme. and agreed. The sustainability 'Car ownership' will be Sustainability Objectives) the issue 'Car ownership' has placed under the sustainability issue 'Car been placed under the "Transport" theme which ownership' might have been "Water" theme in error. will be added in to rectify added in the "Water" theme this. by mistake.

40 Report Sustainability 1742 / 510 / Supporting statement: All of Comments acknowledged None. Appraisal Report 153 / the SPDs (Sustainability and support welcomed. Appraisal reports) stress the importance of green spaces, stating that 'It is hoped that they may retain, create and enhance open spaces for recreation and sport to improve wellbeing.' Health is another priority, as they 'Hope to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities.' We welcome this approach as potentially contributing to reducing health inequalities and reducing obesity.

41 Report Sustainability 1701 / 1394 / / General comment: We feel None. Comments acknowledged. None. Appraisal Report we ought to comment on the The Sustainability report for Sustainability report but it is the Prestbury Conservation very difficult to find anything Area SPD (and the other draft of substance specific to the Conservation Area SPDs) has Prestbury Conservation Area been based on the Core in a 66 page document that is Strategy produced for mainly concerned with overall Cheltenham, which is of a policy in Cheltenham as a similar length. It is a statutory whole. Table 15 does appear requirement in the production to be specific but as it is of SPDs to ensure that the effectively incorporated SPD is

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes in the main document our sustainable. Sustainability comments are as above Appraisal is required for all where relevant. We do think new plans under the new that producing a document as system of planning introduced wordy and obscure as the by the 2004 Planning and Sustainability report is most Compulsory Purchase Act. unlikely to encourage Sustainability Appraisal is a individuals to read it let along process to promote pass comment. sustainable development through the integration of social, environmental and economic considerations into the preparation of major new plans and programmes.

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes

1 Whole document 1665 / 202 / / General comment: The None requested. Comment acknowledged. None. essential character of the three Charlton Kings Conservation Areas must be maintained, which includes carrying out repair work to maintain the character.

2 Whole document 1710 / 371 / 69 General comment: Although We would therefore This issue is beyond the None. / some of our comments relate recommend that you scope of this SPD. to the indicators for water review your comments in quality (Table 7A & Appendix boxes 4 and 5 on page 38 2) other comments relate to of the report. surface water run-off. The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) does not provide information on water quality as mentioned in your comments in box 5.

3 Whole document 1685 / 1392 / / General comment: We are None. Comments acknowledged. None. considering improving our The respondent has been garden to a fully red-brick informed that the council has wall with wrought iron gates no grants for residential and a parterre garden. This alterations. would improve the aspect of the house and the street. To encourage this sort of development within the conservation area is the council offering any grants or incentives?

4 Whole document 1686 / 1392 / / General comment: Since the None requested but Comments acknowledged. It The issue of rat-running installation of speed ramps in suggests the respondent is particularly useful for us to along Lyefield Road Horsefair Street, traffic has would like to see this get local residents West and Copt Elm Road increased in Lyefield Road issue acknowledged perceptions' of rat-runs in the will be added into

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes West as people want to avoid within the document. conservation area as they the 'Negative factors' them. What is the council experience these problems section of the character proposing to do to address on a daily basis. This issue of appraisal. the issue of Lyefield Road rat-running along Lyefield West and Copt Elm Road Road West and Copt Elm being used as a rat run? The Road has been noted and will level of through traffic on this be reported to route from the A40 to the Gloucestershire County Cirencester Road appears to Council which is the highways be considerably higher than authority. Cheltenham that in Horsefair Street. Borough Council will discuss with them possible solutions to address and alleviate this problem. Stephen Burden, Stakeholder Manager for Cheltenham at Gloucestershire Highways has stated that "It is very difficult to protect large residential areas from extraneous traffic without restricting access for residents. This request has been noted for future consideration, a more widespread 20 mph limit may be more appropriate."

5 Chapter 5.15 1682 / 234 / / General comment: As a None. ‘Key unlisted buildings’ have None. Contribution of key resident in what in the plan is been highlighted in the unlisted buildings identified as a ‘Key unlisted character appraisal as building’ I wonder what the buildings of historic and criteria for listing are? Are architectural interest. It is you sure that they are likely that a number of their sufficiently protected? original features have also survived. Most of the

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes ‘key unlisted buildings’ identified on the Townscape Analysis map are on the Council's Index of Buildings of Local Interest. Designation on this index does not affect any planning rights on the property, but planning applications would be given added scrutiny to ensure that the special historic and/or architectural qualities of the property would be preserved.

6 Section 2 Article 4 1681 / 234 / / General comment: I am None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. directions reasonably happy with the content of document. The Council is interested in character appraisal and exploring Article 4(2) development plan. I am Directions to control changes however disappointed that in selected areas. However you are unwilling or unable to there are insufficient staff take an Article 4(2) Direction resources to undertake the to cover it. A number of considerable work involved. original windows have been The Management Plan replaced with unsuitable section of the documents alternatives, a number of does provide detail on Article front gardens have been 4 Directions and what they paved over and there have could control, which will been obtrusive and provide a useful background unsuitable additions such as for when these Directions can satellite dishes. I appreciate be applied. In the meantime, that you have problems the character appraisals and concerning staff numbers management plans, other available to do this work and published guidance and have no objection to your planning legislation etc. will passing on this email or parts provide guidelines and laws of it to councillors if you feel for local residents with that this may help. regards to

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes altering their properties. 7 Report Sustainability 1705 / 371 / 69 Supporting statement: We Comment acknowledged. None. Appraisal Report / welcome the Sustainability reports and are also pleased that you have incorporated some of our comments and proposals.

8 Report Sustainability 1715 / 371 / 69 General comment: In your Clarify which future These issues are beyond the None. Appraisal Report / response to some of our scoping reports you refer scope of this SPD, however, previous comments, you to in Table 13. the data will be added to have highlighted that some future Scoping Reports on the recommended indicators appraisal of documents that would be added to future can influence this issue such scoping reports. We as that for the Joint Core understand you have Strategy. submitted the final version of the SEA/SA reports and we would therefore welcome further explanation of which future reports you refer to.

9 Report Sustainability 1720 / 371 / 69 General comment: In Table Remove 'Car ownership' Comments acknowledged The sustainability issue Appraisal Report / 10 (Derivation of from the "Water" theme. and agreed. The sustainability 'Car ownership' will be Sustainability Objectives) the issue 'Car ownership' has placed under the sustainability issue 'Car been placed under the "Transport" theme which ownership' might have been "Water" theme in error. will be added in to rectify added in the "Water" theme this. by mistake.

10 Report Sustainability 1750 / 371 / 69 General comment: Although We would therefore This issue is beyond the None. Appraisal Report / some of our comments relate recommend that you scope of this SPD. to the indicators for water review your comments in quality (Table 7A & Appendix boxes 4 and 5 on page 38 2) other comments relate to of the report. surface water run-off. The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes does not provide information on water quality as mentioned in your comments in box 5.

11 Report Sustainability 1743 / 510 / Supporting statement: All of Comments acknowledged None. Appraisal Report 153 / the SPDs (Sustainability and support welcomed. Appraisal reports) stress the importance of green spaces, stating that 'It is hoped that they may retain, create and enhance open spaces for recreation and sport to improve wellbeing.' Health is another priority, as they 'Hope to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities.' We welcome this approach as potentially contributing to reducing health inequalities and reducing obesity.

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes 1 Whole document 1666 / 202 / / General comment: The None. Comment acknowledged. None. essential character of the three Charlton Kings Conservation Areas must be maintained, which includes carrying out repair work to maintain the character.

2 Whole document 1760 / 1073 / / General comment: By far the None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. most serious cause of wording of document, but These comments relate to concern to residents the respondent requests traffic management issues identified by the management that the Conservation within the Cudnall Street plan is that of rat-running department lobbies Conservation Area. between Cirencester Road colleagues within the Gloucestershire County and London Road via Cudnall Highways department to Council is responsible for all Street and Oakland Street, consider these proposals. highways and traffic Hamilton Street and Overbury management issues within Street. This is worst during Cheltenham Borough. the morning and evening but Officers have made a note of remains a problem at all these concerns and will times. Traffic will often mount discuss with and lobby and drive along the pavement Gloucestershire County to pass other oncoming traffic Council to look at possible where parked vehicles solutions for managing these narrow the road. Additionally, issues. Stephen Burden, vehicles turning into or out of Stakeholder Manager for Oakland Street from or to Cheltenham at Cudnall Street have very poor Gloucestershire Highways sight lines at this junction has commented that, with which has resulted in some regard to the possibility of collisions. There is also direct having residents-only parking detrimental effect and along Cudnall Street "This damage to the Staffordshire has been added to the blue engineering brick kerb request list for future stones. Rat-running occurs consideration. The County is currently preparing a new policy for residents parking

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes because vehicles cannot turn and new schemes will be right from Cirencester Road implemented in accordance into London Road at Holy with the policies and priorities Apostles junction. A viable that are decided by this solution would be to allow review." With regard to the traffic to make this right turn. issue about rat-running, he Another consideration could states that "This scheme has be to make the western end been added to the request list of Cudnall Street between for future consideration." With Cirencester Road and regard to the issue about Brookway one-way in an vehicles being restricted from easterly direction, i.e. no turning right from Cirencester entry to Cudnall Street off Road onto London Road at Cirencester Road. the traffic lights at Holy Apostles, he states that "This would need to be reviewed as part of any proposals to control extraneous traffic in Cudnall Street. Such a proposal may well work against vehicular capacity on main roads."

3 Whole document 1668 / 1389 / / General comment: No requested changes to Comments acknowledged. None to content of Comments largely relate to content of document. These comments largely document. traffic management issues relate to traffic management within the area: issues which have been 1). It would ease traffic if cars raised in the character could turn right from appraisal and management Cirencester Road at the plan for the Cudnall Street traffic lights (onto London Conservation Area. In Road); response to points 1 to 4, 2). A scheme allowing only Cheltenham Borough Council locals to park (on Cudnall will discuss with and lobby Street) would be beneficial. Gloucestershire County Many people who work on Council to address these

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes London Road park here traffic/parking related throughout the day; concerns within and near to 3). Some people park right at the Conservation the end of Cudnall Street Area. Stephen Burden, which is dangerous. Would Stakeholder Manager for double yellow lines help Cheltenham at here? Gloucestershire Highways 4). Sixways does indeed look has commented that, with cluttered with signage and it regard to the possibility of could be improved; having residents-only parking 5). If you have no powers of along Cudnall Street "This enforcement or manpower to has been added to the pursue things, then other request list for future improvements like planting, consideration. The County is getting windows restored and currently preparing a new improving the cut-off end of policy for residents parking Cudnall Street would and new schemes will be enhance the area but will implemented in accordance simply not happen. I will with the policies and priorities lobby (Cheltenham Borough that are decided by this Council/Gloucestershire review." With regard to the County Council) as you issue about rat-running, he suggest. states that "This scheme has been added to the request list for future consideration." With regard to the issue about vehicles being restricted from turning right from Cirencester Road onto London Road at the traffic lights at Holy Apostles, he states that "This would need to be reviewed as part of any proposals to control extraneous traffic in Cudnall

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes Street. Such a proposal may well work against vehicular capacity on main roads." In response to the comments on the Six-Ways junction, he has responded that "There are no plans to reduce signing or highway furniture. If there is any unnecessary street furniture then that will be removed as part of routine maintenance work." In response to point 5, the management proposals within the Part 2 Management Plan attempt to address these issues through legislation, guidance and project proposals. However, there are currently insufficient staff and financial resources to undertake the work.

4 Whole document 1748 / 1389 / / Supporting statement: In Comment acknowledged and None. general the Conservation and support welcomed. Heritage Department is to be congratulated on a clear and well-researched document that clearly addresses the majority of issues of this conservation area.

5 Whole document 1749 / 1389 / / General comment: By far the None requested to Comments None. most serious cause of wording of document, but acknowledged. These concern to residents the respondent requests comments relate to traffic identified by the management that the Conservation management issues within plan is that of department lobbies the Cudnall Street

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes rat-running between colleagues within the Conservation Area. Cirencester Road and Highways department to Gloucestershire County London Road via Cudnall consider these proposals. Council is responsible for all Street and Oakland Street, highways and traffic Hamilton Street and Overbury management issues within Street. This is worst during Cheltenham Borough. the morning and evening but Officers have made a note of remains a problem at all these concerns and will times. Traffic will often mount discuss with and lobby and drive along the pavement Gloucestershire County to pass other oncoming traffic Council to look at possible where parked vehicles solutions for managing these narrow the road. Additionally, issues. Stephen Burden, vehicles turning into or out of Stakeholder Manager for Oakland Street from or to Cheltenham at Cudnall Street have very poor Gloucestershire Highways sight lines at this junction has commented that, with which has resulted in some regard to the possibility of collisions. There is also direct having residents-only parking detrimental effect and along Cudnall Street "This damage to the Staffordshire has been added to the blue engineering brick kerb request list for future stones. Rat-running occurs consideration. The County is because vehicles cannot turn currently preparing a new right from Cirencester Road policy for residents parking into London Road at Holy and new schemes will be Apostles junction. A viable implemented in accordance solution would be to allow with the policies and priorities traffic to make this right turn. that are decided by this Another consideration could review." With regard to the be to make the western end issue about rat-running, he of Cudnall Street between states that "This scheme has Cirencester Road and been added to the request list Brookway one-way in an for future consideration." With easterly direction, i.e. no regard to the issue about vehicles

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes entry to Cudnall Street off being restricted from turning Cirencester Road. right from Cirencester Road onto London Road at the traffic lights at Holy Apostles, he states that "This would need to be reviewed as part of any proposals to control extraneous traffic in Cudnall Street. Such a proposal may well work against vehicular capacity on main roads."

6 Whole document 1746 / 1396 / / General comment: The None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. volume of traffic along content of document. These comments relate to Cudnall Street has risen to traffic management issues such a level that combined within the Cudnall Street with the increased number of Conservation Area. parked cars, it has become a Gloucestershire County much more dangerous place Council is responsible for all to walk and cycle, let alone highways and traffic drive along. It is outside our management issues within house between 8 and 9am Cheltenham Borough. that as many as seven Officers have made a note of vehicles can be queued up these concerns and will waiting to take their turn to discuss with and lobby run the gauntlet along to the Gloucestershire County 'six-ways' end. As they Council to look at possible cannot see their exit is clear solutions for managing these they often then have to issues. Stephen Burden, reverse back down, creating Stakeholder Manager for even more havoc or squeeze Cheltenham at past oncoming cars by Gloucestershire Highways mounting the pavement. has commented that, with Drivers drive a lot faster regard to the possibility of along the western entrance to having residents-only parking Cudnall Street. along Cudnall Street "This

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes has been added to the request list for future consideration. The County is currently preparing a new policy for residents parking and new schemes will be implemented in accordance with the policies and priorities that are decided by this review." With regard to the issue about rat-running, he states that "This scheme has been added to the request list for future consideration." With regard to the issue about vehicles being restricted from turning right from Cirencester Road onto London Road at the traffic lights at Holy Apostles, he states that "This would need to be reviewed as part of any proposals to control extraneous traffic in Cudnall Street. Such a proposal may well work against vehicular capacity on main roads."

7 Whole document 1754 / 1396 / / General comment: By far the None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. most serious cause of wording of document, but These comments relate to concern to residents the respondent requests traffic management issues identified by the management that the Conservation within the Cudnall Street plan is that of rat-running department lobbies Conservation Area. between Cirencester Road colleagues within the Gloucestershire County and London Road via Cudnall Highways department to Council is responsible for all consider these proposals. highways and traffic

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes Street and Oakland Street, management issues within Hamilton Street and Overbury Cheltenham Borough. Street. This is worst during Officers have made a note of the morning and evening but these concerns and will remains a problem at all discuss with and lobby times. Traffic will often mount Gloucestershire County and drive along the pavement Council to look at possible to pass other oncoming traffic solutions for managing these where parked vehicles issues. Stephen Burden, narrow the road. Additionally, Stakeholder Manager for vehicles turning into or out of Cheltenham at Oakland Street from or to Gloucestershire Highways Cudnall Street have very poor has commented that, with sight lines at this junction regard to the possibility of which has resulted in some having residents-only parking collisions. There is also direct along Cudnall Street "This detrimental effect and has been added to the damage to the Staffordshire request list for future blue engineering brick kerb consideration. The County is stones. Rat-running occurs currently preparing a new because vehicles cannot turn policy for residents parking right from Cirencester Road and new schemes will be into London Road at Holy implemented in accordance Apostles junction. A viable with the policies and priorities solution would be to allow that are decided by this traffic to make this right turn. review." With regard to the Another consideration could issue about rat-running, he be to make the western end states that "This scheme has of Cudnall Street between been added to the request list Cirencester Road and for future consideration." With Brookway one-way in an regard to the issue about easterly direction, i.e. no vehicles being restricted from entry to Cudnall Street off turning right from Cirencester Cirencester Road. Road onto London Road at the traffic lights at Holy

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes Apostles, he states that "This would need to be reviewed as part of any proposals to control extraneous traffic in Cudnall Street. Such a proposal may well work against vehicular capacity on main roads."

8 Whole document 1747 / 1397 / / General comment: The None requested to Comments None. seeming use of Cudnall content of document. acknowledged. These Street together with Oaklands comments relate to traffic Street, Hamilton Street and management issues within Overbury Road to facilitate the Cudnall Street freelance and at times Conservation Area. overwhelming vehicular Gloucestershire County movement between London Council is responsible for all Road and Cirencester Road, highways and traffic is dangerous and management issues within environmentally destructive. Cheltenham Borough. Narrowness, nature of Officers have made a note of junctions and on-street these concerns and will parking present unacceptable discuss with and lobby congestion and frequent Gloucestershire County access and exit delay to Council to look at possible residents. Unavoidable solutions for managing these vehicular mounting of narrow issues. Stephen Burden, pedestrian pavements, where Stakeholder Manager for they exist, is destructive of Cheltenham at amenities. The whole area Gloucestershire Highways ought to be a 20mph zone has commented that, with with some sort of restricted regard to the possibility of access. That 30mph can be having residents-only parking considered safe for such as along Cudnall Street "This area is quite preposterous. has been added to the request list for future consideration. The County is

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes currently preparing a new policy for residents parking and new schemes will be implemented in accordance with the policies and priorities that are decided by this review." With regard to the issue about rat-running, he states that "This scheme has been added to the request list for future consideration." With regard to the issue about vehicles being restricted from turning right from Cirencester Road onto London Road at the traffic lights at Holy Apostles, he states that "This would need to be reviewed as part of any proposals to control extraneous traffic in Cudnall Street. Such a proposal may well work against vehicular capacity on main roads."

9 Whole document 1755 / 1404 / / General comment: By far the None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. most serious cause of wording of document, but These comments relate to concern to residents the respondent requests traffic management issues identified by the management that the Conservation within the Cudnall Street plan is that of rat-running department lobbies Conservation Area. between Cirencester Road colleagues within the Gloucestershire County and London Road via Cudnall Highways department to Council is responsible for all Street and Oakland Street, consider these proposals. highways and traffic Hamilton Street and Overbury management issues within Street. This is Cheltenham Borough. Officers have made a note of

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes worst during the morning and these concerns and will evening but remains a discuss with and lobby problem at all times. Traffic Gloucestershire County will often mount and drive Council to look at possible along the pavement to pass solutions for managing these other oncoming traffic where issues. Stephen Burden, parked vehicles narrow the Stakeholder Manager for road. Additionally, vehicles Cheltenham at turning into or out of Oakland Gloucestershire Highways Street from or to Cudnall has commented that, with Street have very poor sight regard to the possibility of lines at this junction which having residents-only parking has resulted in some along Cudnall Street "This collisions. There is also direct has been added to the detrimental effect and request list for future damage to the Staffordshire consideration. The County is blue engineering brick kerb currently preparing a new stones. Rat-running occurs policy for residents parking because vehicles cannot turn and new schemes will be right from Cirencester Road implemented in accordance into London Road at Holy with the policies and priorities Apostles junction. A viable that are decided by this solution would be to allow review." With regard to the traffic to make this right turn. issue about rat-running, he Another consideration could states that "This scheme has be to make the western end been added to the request list of Cudnall Street between for future consideration." With Cirencester Road and regard to the issue about Brookway one-way in an vehicles being restricted from easterly direction, i.e. no turning right from Cirencester entry to Cudnall Street off Road onto London Road at Cirencester Road. the traffic lights at Holy Apostles, he states that "This would need to be reviewed as part of any

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes proposals to control extraneous traffic in Cudnall Street. Such a proposal may well work against vehicular capacity on main roads."

10 Whole document 1759 / 1408 / / General comment: By far the None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. most serious cause of wording of document, but These comments relate to concern to residents the respondent requests traffic management issues identified by the management that the Conservation within the Cudnall Street plan is that of rat-running department lobbies Conservation Area. between Cirencester Road colleagues within the Gloucestershire County and London Road via Cudnall Highways department to Council is responsible for all Street and Oakland Street, consider these proposals. highways and traffic Hamilton Street and Overbury management issues within Street. This is worst during Cheltenham Borough. the morning and evening but Officers have made a note of remains a problem at all these concerns and will times. Traffic will often mount discuss with and lobby and drive along the pavement Gloucestershire County to pass other oncoming traffic Council to look at possible where parked vehicles solutions for managing these narrow the road. Additionally, issues. Stephen Burden, vehicles turning into or out of Stakeholder Manager for Oakland Street from or to Cheltenham at Cudnall Street have very poor Gloucestershire Highways sight lines at this junction has commented that, with which has resulted in some regard to the possibility of collisions. There is also direct having residents-only parking detrimental effect and along Cudnall Street "This damage to the Staffordshire has been added to the blue engineering brick kerb request list for future stones. Rat-running occurs consideration. The County is because vehicles cannot turn currently preparing a new right from Cirencester Road policy for residents parking and new schemes will be implemented in accordance

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes into London Road at Holy with the policies and priorities Apostles junction. A viable that are decided by this solution would be to allow review." With regard to the traffic to make this right turn. issue about rat-running, he Another consideration could states that "This scheme has be to make the western end been added to the request list of Cudnall Street between for future consideration." With Cirencester Road and regard to the issue about Brookway one-way in an vehicles being restricted from easterly direction, i.e. no turning right from Cirencester entry to Cudnall Street off Road onto London Road at Cirencester Road. the traffic lights at Holy Apostles, he states that "This would need to be reviewed as part of any proposals to control extraneous traffic in Cudnall Street. Such a proposal may well work against vehicular capacity on main roads."

11 Report Sustainability 1703 / 371 / 69 Supporting statement: We Comment acknowledged. None. Appraisal Report / welcome the Sustainability reports and are also pleased that you have incorporated some of our comments and proposals.

12 Report Sustainability 1708 / 371 / 69 General comment: Although We would therefore This issue is beyond the None. Appraisal Report / some of our comments relate recommend that you scope of this SPD. to the indicators for water review your comments in quality (Table 7A & Appendix boxes 4 and 5 on page 38 2) other comments relate to of the report. surface water run-off. The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) does not provide information

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes on water quality as mentioned in your comments in box 5.

13 Report Sustainability 1713 / 371 / 69 General comment: In your Clarify which future These issues are beyond the None. Appraisal Report / response to some of our scoping reports you refer scope of this SPD, however, previous comments, you to in Table 13. the data will be added to have highlighted that some future Scoping Reports on the recommended indicators appraisal of documents that would be added to future can influence this issue such scoping reports. We as that for the Joint Core understand you have Strategy. submitted the final version of the SEA/SA reports and we would therefore welcome further explanation of which future reports you refer to.

14 Report Sustainability 1718 / 371 / 69 General comment: In Table Remove 'Car ownership' Comments acknowledged The sustainability issue Appraisal Report / 10 (Derivation of from the "Water" theme. and agreed. The sustainability 'Car ownership' will be Sustainability Objectives) the issue 'Car ownership' has placed under the sustainability issue 'Car been placed under the "Transport" theme which ownership' might have been "Water" theme in error. will be added in to rectify added in the "Water" theme this. by mistake.

15 Report Sustainability 1741 / 510 / Supporting statement: All of Comments acknowledged None. Appraisal Report 153 / the SPDs (Sustainability and support welcomed. Appraisal reports) stress the importance of green spaces, stating that 'It is hoped that they may retain, create and enhance open spaces for recreation and sport to improve wellbeing.' Health is another priority, as they 'Hope to improve mental and physical health and

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes wellbeing and reduce inequalities.' We welcome this approach as potentially contributing to reducing health inequalities and reducing obesity.

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes

1 Whole document 1667 / 202 / / General comment: The None. Comment acknowledged. None. essential character of the three Charlton Kings Conservation Areas must be maintained, which includes carrying out repair work to maintain the character.

2 Report Sustainability 1702 / 371 / 69 Supporting statement: We Comment acknowledged. None. Appraisal Report / welcome the Sustainability reports and are also pleased that you have incorporated some of our comments and proposals.

3 Report Sustainability 1707 / 371 / 69 General comment: Although We would therefore This issue is beyond the None. Appraisal Report / some of our comments relate recommend that you scope of this SPD. to the indicators for water review your comments in quality (Table 7A & Appendix boxes 4 and 5 on page 38 2) other comments relate to of the report. surface water run-off. The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) does not provide information on water quality as mentioned in your comments in box 5.

4 Report Sustainability 1712 / 371 / 69 General comment: In your Clarify which future These issues are beyond the None. Appraisal Report / response to some of our scoping reports you refer scope of this SPD, however, previous comments, you to in Table 13. the data will be added to have highlighted that some future Scoping Reports on the recommended indicators appraisal of documents that would be added to future can influence this issue such scoping reports. We as that for the Joint Core understand you have Strategy. submitted the final version of the SEA/SA reports and we

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes would therefore welcome further explanation of which future reports you refer to.

5 Report Sustainability 1717 / 371 / 69 General comment: In Table Remove 'Car ownership' Comments acknowledged The sustainability Appraisal Report / 10 (Derivation of from the "Water" theme. and agreed. The sustainability issue 'Car ownership' will Sustainability Objectives) the issue 'Car ownership' has be placed under the sustainability issue 'Car been placed under the "Transport" theme which ownership' might have been "Water" theme in error. will be added in to rectify added in the "Water" theme this. by mistake.

6 Report Sustainability 1740 / 510 / Supporting statement: All of Comments acknowledged None. Appraisal Report 153 / the SPDs (Sustainability and support welcomed. Appraisal reports) stress the importance of green spaces, stating that 'It is hoped that they may retain, create and enhance open spaces for recreation and sport to improve wellbeing.' Health is another priority, as they 'Hope to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities.' We welcome this approach as potentially contributing to reducing health inequalities and reducing obesity.

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes 1 Whole document 1674 / 1390 / / General comment: It’s None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. important that building content of document. Government legislation extensions are restricted in (PPG15) states that the form they take. It would alterations which require be useful if planning planning permission within permission advised and conservation areas must limited such improvements to preserve or enhance the fit in with the design of the character or appearance of property – as many additions the conservation area. This is are eyesores. taken into account in the determination of planning applications. Cheltenham Borough Council has produced some guidance on the suitable design of additions to buildings, in the form of the Residential Alterations and Extensions SPD and a leaflet entitled ‘Looking After Your Old Buildings’. Additionally, management proposal ‘Control of Development’ in The Poets Conservation Area Management Plan addresses important factors to consider in new developments, including extensions.

2 Whole document 1675 / 1390 / / General comment: Number of None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. anti-social behaviour issues content of document. Not an issue for this SPD. in the area. I have requested “No Ball Games” signs to be added to one street lamp in Spenser Avenue but was told by Gloucestershire County

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes Council that they don’t work and are no longer installed. I also requested the community police add Spenser Road to their route.

3 Whole document 1676 / 1390 / / General comment: The None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. parking around the Tennyson content of document. Cheltenham Borough Council Road shops is appalling and will raise the issue a hazard to road users and with Gloucestershire County pedestrians. There is Council which is responsible aggressive parking on for traffic management issues pavements and street within this area. Stephen corners. I suggest yellow Burden, Stakeholder Manager lines and enforcement. The for Cheltenham at shops should be for Gloucestershire Highways, pedestrians and non car has commented that the users. possibility of creating incuts in Tennyson Road to alleviate this problem "...cannot be funded by Highway funding. Cheltenham Borough Homes is now investigating these (incuts) with Gloucestershire Highways on their sites (contact is Cheltenham Borough Homes' Diane Hamilton."

4 Whole document 1683 / 1391 / / General comment: I believe None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. the most serious issue in the content of document. These comments will be area is parking and traffic. raised with Gloucestershire People frequently drive at County Council which deals high speed down Milton Road with all traffic management which is very dangerous issues within Cheltenham given the number of parked Borough. Stephen Burden, cars. I would Stakeholder Manager for

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes suggest the area be Cheltenham at designated a 20 mph zone Gloucestershire Highways, with traffic claming measures. has commented that "The possibility of a zonal 20mph limit for the streets around and including Milton Road has been added to the request list for future consideration. Schemes on this list are priority assessed and chosen for the approved Capital programme based on merit and to the extent to which they meet County approved objectives."

5 Whole document 1689 / 1393 / / Supporting statement: I am Comment acknowledged and None. delighted to see that effort is support welcomed. being made to improve the area.

6 Whole document 1690 / 1393 / / General comment: The None. Comments acknowledged None. blossom trees are stunning at and agreed. The section on this time of the year. Lets do 'Contribution of trees and all we can to keep trees in St. green spaces' includes detail Mark's. on the importance of the street trees in St. Mark's. Additionally, the management proposal 'Tree Management' within the Management Plan states the importance of street trees and how we are managing and maintaining them.

7 Whole document 1692 / 1393 / / General comment: There is None. Comments acknowledged. None. one house in the area that The respondent was passed has become rundown and is the details of the Council’s

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes an eye sore. There is a environmental enforcement problem of littering in the officer and the garden. planning investigation officer has been informed of the condition of this property.

8 Chapter 5.38 Street 1673 / 1390 / / General comment: Why the None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. furniture ugly new street lights? Keep content of document. Cheltenham Borough Council the George V pillar boxes and has expressed its concern to where necessary ask BT to Gloucestershire County install the K2 phone boxes Council over the removal of back. the swan-neck lamp posts. The County has advised that these lamp posts are in a poor structural condition and that the replacement lamp posts have low maintenance costs, better equipment longevity and more efficient luminaries than the swan- neck lamp posts. Stephen Burden, Stakeholder Manager at Gloucestershire Highways, has commented that "Standard good quality highway street lighting (has been) used" for the replacement lights. The George V pillar box remains on Tennyson Road and has been highlighted as an important local detail within the character appraisal. It is highly unlikely that BT would reinstall the K2 phone boxes

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes back. 9 Report Development 1672 / 1390 / / General comment: Double None requested to Comments acknowledged. None. control proposals - 2 glazing, like hard-standings content of document. Under the current planning Loss of traditional are an inevitability. Advice or legislation, residential architectural features permission needs to be given dwellings (i.e. not flats or in on some historic on materials and design for non-residential use) can alter buildings double glazing. If it in place their windows in conservation over a period of 10-15 years areas without requiring all replacement windows planning permission. The would conform. management plan and management proposal 'Loss of traditional architectural features on some historic buildings' address the need to implement Article 4 Directions which would mean that the Council could control replacement of windows and other traditional features through a planning application. The implementation of Article 4 Directions is subject to resourcing which the Council cannot provide at this moment in time. The Council has produced some separate guidance on the repair and alteration of timber windows which can be found on the Council's website at http://www.cheltenham.go v.uk/downloads/The_Conserv ation_and_Renewal_of_Timb er_Windows_1_.pdf

10 Section 1669 / 1390 / / General comment: The None to content of Comment acknowledged. It None.

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes Development control development and houses document. is acknowledged that cars at proposals - 4 Drives were not built and laid out to times park in the front garden and loss of front accommodate parked space of properties due to gardens vehicles. It is inevitable the lack of alternative parking car has to be parked solutions in The Poets. somewhere; either on the Driveways can be designed pavement, on the road or in sympathetically and the front garden. I believe the management proposal ‘Drives front garden is the best and loss of front gardens’ in option, although not the Management Plan aesthetically ideal. There are attempts to address this Arts and Crafts solutions: issue. It states that “The keep the privet hedge where Council will seek to limit the possible and replace adverse impact of on-plot pedestrian entrance with 6’6” front area parking by using its width with wooden period powers under planning and gate piers. other legislation to secure the use of appropriate, traditional and complementary boundary and surface treatments which will in turn greatly reduce levels of surface water run- off.”

11 Section 1684 / 1391 / / General comment: I am No specific changes Comments acknowledged. It None. Development control disappointed to see that the requested to content of is acknowledged within the proposals - 4 Drives report talks about the document but comments character appraisal that the and loss of front conversion of front gardens suggest the respondent is overall conversion of front gardens into driveways in such requesting that the gardens into parking, the negative terms. The vast wording re. conversion of associated removal of majority of front garden front gardens into traditional boundary conversions which have been driveways is altered so it treatments and on-street completed in the area have is worded less negatively. parking are all negative been carried out in a factors which have a harmful sympathetic and attractive impact on the character and manner, with planting and appearance of the

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes parts of the original hedge Conservation Area. However, remaining, and attractive it is recognised that gates and surfacing. To my households frequently have understanding there are more than one car and the already some guidelines in estate was not designed to place ensuring new accommodate cars on such a driveways are laid with high level. However, the permeable surfaces reducing management proposal ‘Drives the problem of water runoff. It and loss of front gardens’ is a reality that the majority of within the Management Plan the households in the area attempts to provide a practical own 1, 2 or 3 vehicles. In my solution to this issue. It states opinion the sight of cars that “Where it is considered parked on the street detracts acceptable the use of brick or more than cars parked on gravel instead of tarmac, with driveways. Cars parking on the retention of some garden pavements damage the space and the use of kerbs, pavements and grass appropriate boundary verges. Pavement slabs have treatments would reduce run- become cracked which off, offer a more attractive further detracts from the setting for buildings and give street’s attractiveness. a more sustainable approach Unless parking restrictions than some current practice.” are imposed, the refusal to The Town and Country allow front garden driveway Planning (General Permitted conversions will only Development) (Amendment) exacerbate this problem. (No. 2) (England) Order 2008 Perhaps the council should also addresses this issue, consider issuing planning requiring planning permission permissions for driveways to be sought for hard which follow certain surfacing on front gardens guidelines around where impermeable drainage maintaining the maximum methods are used.In possible amount of hedgerow response to the comments boundary, and using about on-street parking, sympathetic materials, using

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes some of the good examples Gloucestershire County of this on the estate as best Council deals with all traffic practice models. The problem management issues within of on-street parking in the Cheltenham area is unacceptable and it is Borough. Cheltenham disappointing that the report Borough Council recognises deals with this problem in a that this important issue very cursory way compared needs addressing and will to other more superficial discuss it with the County issues and does not arrive at Council to come up with any plan of action other than practical solutions to manage consulting with the county this issue. Stephen Burden, council. Stakeholder Manager for Cheltenham at Gloucestershire Highways, has commented that with regard to the problems with parking on wide pavements and damage to kerbs, the "Police can enforce obstruction problems. Bitumen Macadam (is) a better material to withstand footway overriding."

12 Section 1691 / 1393 / / General comment: I think that None. Comments acknowledged. None. Development control turning front gardens into Management proposal ‘Drives proposals - 4 Drives driveways is a practical and loss of front gardens’ and loss of front solution to road parking attempts to address this gardens providing it’s done with care problem by finding practical to maintain some greenery. solutions to accommodate Some people have done a both green space and good job on this with a gravel appropriately designed driveway and the retention of parking areas in front some garden space. gardens.

13 Section 1671 / 1390 / / General comment: Is the None requested. Comments noted and agreed None.

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes Development control loss of boundary enclosures with. The loss of traditional proposals - 6 the generic privet hedges? I boundary enclosures does Boundary enclosures believe the integrity of the refer mainly to the privet buildings is ruined by the hedging which was the road boundaries - a variety of original form of boundary unsympathetic fencing, brick treatment within the Estate. walls, no boundaries at all The management proposal which can give the 'Boundary enclosures' impression that there is no attempts to address the issue arts and crafts housing estate of poor, inappropriate here at all. A more uniform boundary enclosures or no boundary line would give you boundary treatment being in that impression immediately. place and the consequent breakdown in the strong line of the plot boundary along the street.

14 Section Project 1670 / 1390 / / General comment: I am more None. Comment acknowledged. The None. proposals - 9 Rat- aware of people speeding document does not state that running through the rather than Spenser Road Spenser Road is used as a Conservation Area being used as a rat run, rat run. Shakespeare Road is, which I suppose however, used as a short-cut Shakespeare Road must be. through the Conservation Area.

15 Report Sustainability 1706 / 371 / 69 Supporting statement: We Comment acknowledged. None. Appraisal Report / welcome the Sustainability reports and are also pleased that you have incorporated some of our comments and proposals.

16 Report Sustainability 1711 / 371 / 69 General comment: Although We would therefore This issue is beyond the None. Appraisal Report / some of our comments relate recommend that you scope of this SPD. to the indicators for water review your comments in quality (Table 7A & Appendix boxes 4 and 5 on page 38 2) other comments relate to of the report. surface water

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes run-off. The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) does not provide information on water quality as mentioned in your comments in box 5.

17 Report Sustainability 1716 / 371 / 69 General comment: In your Clarify which future These issues are beyond the None. Appraisal Report / response to some of our scoping reports you refer scope of this SPD, however, previous comments, you to in Table 13. the data will be added to have highlighted that some future Scoping Reports on the recommended indicators appraisal of documents that would be added to future can influence this issue such scoping reports. We as that for the Joint Core understand you have Strategy. submitted the final version of the SEA/SA reports and we would therefore welcome further explanation of which future reports you refer to.

18 Report Sustainability 1721 / 371 / 69 General comment: In Table Remove 'Car ownership' Comments acknowledged The sustainability issue Appraisal Report / 10 (Derivation of from the "Water" theme. and agreed. The sustainability 'Car ownership' will be Sustainability Objectives) the issue 'Car ownership' has placed under the sustainability issue 'Car been placed under the "Transport" theme which ownership' might have been "Water" theme in error. will be added in to rectify added in the "Water" theme this. by mistake.

19 Report Sustainability 1744 / 510 / Supporting statement: All of Comments acknowledged None. Appraisal Report 153 / the SPDs (Sustainability and support welcomed. Appraisal reports) stress the importance of green spaces, stating that 'It is hoped that they may retain, create and enhance open spaces for recreation and sport to improve wellbeing.' Health is

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Rec. Document section Representation Respondent comment Respondent requested CBC comment Proposed modification number number changes another priority, as they 'Hope to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities.' We welcome this approach as potentially contributing to reducing health inequalities and reducing obesity.

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