Page 1 of 78 Parish of Quarndon Neighbourhood Development Plan 2018 – 2033 Pre-Submission Consultation Revision v.09.06 July 2018 (Photo: Andy Small) Quarndon The Neighbourhood Development Plan for the Parish of Quarndon covers the whole of the civil parish. The boundaries are clear and well established. The Plan provides a vision for the future of the Parish, agreed by residents. It sets out the Parish’s objectives, together with the policies required for their realisation. Quarndon Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan © Quarndon Parish Council 2018 Page 2 of 78 1 Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents .............................................................................................. 2 2 Foreword ............................................................................................................ 4 3 Glossary of terms used in the text ................................................................... 5 4 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 6 4.1 The Neighbourhood Plan and the Planning System............................... 6 5 About the Parish of Quarndon .......................................................................... 9 6 Overview of Quarndon Neighbourhood Plan Themes .................................. 11 6.1 Spatial Portrait of the Parish of Quarndon ............................................ 11 6.2 Housing ................................................................................................... 13 6.3 Community, Leisure and Employment .................................................. 16 6.4 Renewable Energy .................................................................................. 18 6.5 Rural Character, Heritage and Environment ......................................... 18 6.6 Amenities and Services .......................................................................... 22 6.7 Travel & Transport .................................................................................. 23 7 Vision Statement and Core Objectives........................................................... 26 7.1 Introduction to the Vision Statement ..................................................... 26 7.2 The Vision Statement .............................................................................. 26 7.3 Objectives ................................................................................................ 27 7.4 Looking at the objectives in more detail ............................................... 27 8 Neighbourhood Plan Policies ......................................................................... 31 8.1 Introduction to the Policy Section ......................................................... 31 8.2 Policies for Spatial Strategy and Housing Need ................................... 31 8.3 Policies for Housing Location, Design and Character ......................... 35 8.4 Policies for Community, Leisure and Employment .............................. 39 8.5 Policies for Renewable Energy .............................................................. 43 8.6 Policies for Rural Character, Heritage Assets and Environment......... 44 8.7 Policies for Infrastructure....................................................................... 47 9 Quarndon – Non-planning issues ................................................................... 50 9.1 Building Method Statements .................................................................. 50 9.2 Street Lighting ......................................................................................... 50 9.3 Street Furniture ....................................................................................... 50 9.4 Public Transport ..................................................................................... 50 Quarndon Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan © Quarndon Parish Council 2018 Page 3 of 78 10 References ....................................................................................................... 51 10.1 Derby Principal Urban Area Green Belt Purposes ............................ 51 10.2 Quarndon Housing Needs Assessment March 2018 ......................... 51 10.3 Kedleston Hall Setting Study 2017 ..................................................... 51 10.4 Derby Cycling Group – “Tube Map” ................................................... 51 10.5 Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulation Assessment of the Quarndon Neighbourhood Development Plan .............. 51 11 Appendices ...................................................................................................... 52 Appendix 1 – Summary of Quarndon Neighbourhood Area Housing Needs Assessment ..................................................................................................... 52 Appendix 2 – Quarndon Street Scenes .......................................................... 54 Appendix 3 – Quarndon Physical Setting and Green Infrastructure ............ 60 Physical setting ............................................................................................... 60 Relief map ........................................................................................................ 61 Geology ............................................................................................................ 61 Quarndon’s Role in the Setting of Kedleston Hall ......................................... 62 Wildlife .............................................................................................................. 63 Green Infrastructure ........................................................................................ 64 Wildlife Corridors and Stepping Stones ......................................................... 65 Wildlife Habitats ............................................................................................... 66 Appendix 4 – Local Green Spaces .................................................................. 70 Appendix 5 - Significant Views ....................................................................... 73 Appendix 6 – Proposed New Footpath Routes .............................................. 76 St. Paul’s Church Quarndon Quarndon Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan © Quarndon Parish Council 2018 Page 4 of 78 2 Foreword The Parish of Quarndon is located in Derbyshire forming part of an area termed the “South West Parishes” in the borough of Amber Valley. The Parish comprises two main centres of population: the village of Quarndon and a group of about 40 houses, separate from the village, and mostly built since year 2000, at the south of the Parish on Somme Road and Poppyfields Meadow estate. The historic village of Quarndon has been established for centuries and was mentioned as a “manor” in the Domesday Book 1086. In total there are just over 400 households and 1000 residents. The Village is northwest of the city of Derby, from which it is separated by a narrow band of Green Belt. This Neighbourhood Plan has been produced by a Steering Group of volunteers acting on behalf of the Parish Council, which is the responsible body. The Plan contains the thoughts and feelings of local people with a real interest in their community. The Parish Council has regularly reviewed the progress of the Steering Group and wholly supports both the Plan and the process used in its creation. The Plan reflects the consolidated views of residents and businesses in the Parish, and, where appropriate, other stakeholders. It covers key themes such as: housing; amenities; work; leisure; environment; traffic and transport. It has been developed through a process of consultation with parish residents and stakeholders. The Parish community agreed to produce a Neighbourhood Plan in May 2016. The Steering Group was formed at a launch meeting held in June 2016. This Group then structured and conducted the on-going activities. The Steering Group and Quarndon Parish Council are very grateful to the many people who live and/or have interests in the Parish who have given up their time to support the preparation of this Plan. St. Paul’s Church Quarndon Quarndon Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan © Quarndon Parish Council 2018 Page 5 of 78 3 Glossary of terms used in the text AECOM Planning consultants who prepared Quarndon’s Housing Needs Assessment AVBC Amber Valley Borough Council dpa dwellings per annum EU European Union HRA Habitats Regulation Assessment LGS Local Green Space HNA Housing Needs Assessment NDP Neighbourhood Development Plan – the part of the Quarndon Neighbourhood Plan that contains the Policies NPPF National Planning Policy Framework QNP Quarndon Neighbourhood Plan QPC Quarndon Parish Council RPG Registered Park and Gardens SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest View from near Cannon Hill to the Kedleston Country House Hotel Quarndon Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan © Quarndon Parish Council 2018 Page 6 of 78 4 Introduction 4.1 The Neighbourhood Plan and the Planning System 4.1.1 How the Neighbourhood Plan fits into the Planning System 4.1.1.1 The Localism Act, introduced by the Government in November 2011, aims to devolve more decision-making powers from Central Government into the hands of individuals, communities and councils. One of the key aspects to this is the ability of communities to produce a Neighbourhood Development Plan (or “Neighbourhood Plan”), subject to being in line with higher level planning policy. That is, Neighbourhood Plans must