Kingsclere Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 – 2029 July 2018 FOREWORD The Kingsclere Neighbourhood Development Plan has been developed over a period of five years by a group of volunteers from both the community and The Parish Council. This is the first time the village has had the opportunity to shape its own future and to protect itself from uncontrolled and inappropriate development. The beautiful village of Kingsclere, set in the stunning landscape of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is rich in history, whilst also possessing a vibrant and strong community. The Kingsclere Neighbourhood Development Plan sets out how the assets and strengths of the village can best be protected for both present and future generations, yet at the same time, accepting the need for at least 50 houses to be built within the village. Within this document, you will find the chosen locations for the three development sites and projects and policies which relate to the style and type of housing development envisaged. There are also policies for the protection of the natural environment and issues such as traffic and car parking, and community facilities. Many thanks to all who contributed to the preparation of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Development Plan. Particular thanks to all residents who completed questionnaires, attended public meetings, visited our stands at village events or responded to the two formal public consultations. Your views have been a great help in shaping the plan as we worked towards acceptable and workable solutions. We would also like to thank the many members of our community who have stepped forward to work on the Plan, and the many outside consultants who have contributed their valuable professional expertise. We commend the Plan to you. Cllr. Sue Adams Cllr. John Sawyer Chair of Kingsclere Neighbourhood Chairman Kingsclere Parish Council Planning Group Kingsclere Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 – 2029 1 CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 1 GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................ 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... 6 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ...................................................................... 9 Basic Conditions of the Neighbourhood Development Plan ........................................9 Purpose ......................................................................................................................9 Submitting Body .........................................................................................................9 Neighbourhood Area...................................................................................................9 Plan period, monitoring and review ........................................................................... 11 2. PROCESS SUMMARY .............................................................................................. 12 Plan Development Process ...................................................................................... 12 Engagement with the Community ............................................................................. 15 Informing the Community .......................................................................................... 15 Public Meetings ........................................................................................................ 15 Evidence Base ......................................................................................................... 16 3. THE KINGSCLERE PARISH ..................................................................................... 17 3.1 Location .................................................................................................................... 17 Landscape ................................................................................................................ 17 Village character and design .................................................................................... 18 Biodiversity ............................................................................................................... 19 Heritage .................................................................................................................... 20 Transport Connections ............................................................................................. 23 Population ................................................................................................................ 23 Housing .................................................................................................................... 23 Community and Recreation Facilities ........................................................................ 24 Health and Health Care ............................................................................................ 24 Parish Services ........................................................................................................ 25 Schools .................................................................................................................... 25 Living in the Neighbourhood Area ............................................................................. 26 Businesses ............................................................................................................... 26 4. VISION AND OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................... 27 Vision ....................................................................................................................... 27 Objectives ................................................................................................................ 27 5. KINGSCLERE NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICIES ................... 28 Planning Policies ...................................................................................................... 28 New Development .................................................................................................... 28 Housing provision for older people ........................................................................... 31 Design ...................................................................................................................... 31 Landscape Character and Trees ............................................................................... 33 Community Infrastructure ......................................................................................... 36 Infrastructure ............................................................................................................ 37 Environment and Ecology ......................................................................................... 39 Traffic and Parking .................................................................................................... 40 Sport and Green Spaces .......................................................................................... 43 Heritage .................................................................................................................... 49 6. SITE ALLOCATIONS ................................................................................................. 50 6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 50 6.2 Strategic Environmental Assessment ........................................................................ 50 6.3 Final Site Assessment .............................................................................................. 51 6.4 Site Allocations ......................................................................................................... 52 6.5 Revision of the Settlement Policy Boundary .............................................................. 55 Kingsclere Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 – 2029 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...................................................................................................... 56 APPENDIX 1 - PROJECTS ................................................................................................... 57 APPENDIX 2 - EVIDENCE LIST ............................................................................................ 63 APPENDIX 3 – MAPS OF LOCAL GREEN SPACES ........................................................... 64 Kingsclere Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 – 2029 3 GLOSSARY AECOM AECOM Infrastructure & Environment Ltd. The consultants commissioned to produce the SEA and the initial site evaluation report in 2014. Affordable housing Social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market as defined in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Affordable rented housing is let by local authorities or private registered providers of social housing. Affordable Rent is subject to rent controls that require a rent of no more than 80% of the local market rent. AAP Area of Archaeological Potential. An area of post-medieval development where evidence may be found of village expansion. Used in the planning process to alert planning officers to possible archaeological disturbance. AHAP Area of High Archaeological Potential. An area where it is likely that archaeological