Approved: Planning and Transportation Committee 16 April 2014 North Lanarkshire Council Supplementary Planning Guidance service and people first NB. It should be noted that both approved Government policies and approved Council policies quoted within the Strategic Development Framework (SDF) are those which Contents are current at the time of approval of the SDF, and that these policies may be subject to review and change during the development, of the Community Growth Area. 1. Background: Community Growth Areas .....5 7.8 Nature Conservation and Integrated 9. Site Specific Design Requirements ................59 Green Infrastructure 9.1 Design Elements 2. Community Growth Areas ...................................6 • Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network: 9.2 No Build Areas in North Lanarkshire The Seven Lochs Wetland Park 9.3 Existing Built Form 3. Purpose of the Strategic Development ........8 7.9 Flooding and Drainage Framework • Drainage and Flood 10. Gartcosh .............................................................................61 Risk Assessment 4. Development Process and Principles ............9 • Green Network Drainage 10.1 Location 4.1 Masterplanning Mechanisms 10.2 Development Background • Water Courses 4.2 Draft Strategic Development and Historic Built Form Framework – Consultation Process 7.10 Utilities 10.3 Development Areas 4.3 Plans to be Approved • Water and Sewage – Site Specific Design Requirements • Gas 5. Planning Policy Context .........................................13 • Electricity • Johnston Road area 5.1 Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) • Telecommunications and • Heathfield and Mount Ellen Farm 5.2 Placemaking Policy Documents Digital Networks • South Johnston Loch area 5.3 Policy Context and the Strategic 7.11 Ground Conditions and Contamination Development Framework 7.12 Pollution Control (Noise) 11. Glenboig ............................................................................72 7.13 Pollution Control (Air Quality) 11.1 Location 6. Community Growth Area Vision .......................15 7.14 Settlement Identity 11.2 Development Background 7. Development Requirements ................................18 7.15 Archaeology and Historic Built Form 7.1 Access and Circulation 7.16 Sustainable Design and Urban Form 11.3 Development Areas 7. 2 Sustainable Transport Principles 7.17 Waste Management – Site Specific Design Requirements 7.3 Housing Policies 7.18 Community Engagement • Garnqueen Farm • Affordable Housing • Croftfoot Farm • Accessibility Standards 8. Design Requirements ...............................................48 • North Marnoch • Site Analysis 8.1 Development Character and Built Form 11.4 Community Aspirations and Engagement 7.4 Community Facilities • Housing Densities 7. 5 Educational Provision 8.2 Design Detailing 12. Implementation ...........................................................81 7.6 Retail Provision 8.3 Landscape Framework • Phasing Strategy 7.7 Open Space and Play Provision • Use of Trees 13. Glossary ..............................................................................86 • Equipped Play • Use of Water • Sports Pitches 8.4 Views and Vistas 14. Appendicies ....................................................................89 gartcosh/glenboig community growth area - strategic development framework 3 gartcosh/glenboig community growth area - strategic development framework 4 1 Background: Community Growth Areas 1.1 The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2006 (GCVJSP) set an agenda for sustained population growth as the basis of a 20 year development strategy for the conurbation. Development demands would not be met through reuse of brownfield land alone and new areas of urban expansion are required for approximately 19,000 additional houses. 1.2 Locations for Community Growth Areas 1.4 Objectives and requirements for sustainable services and supporting infrastructure for the (CGAs) were identified to address housing Community Growth Areas were listed in the GCVJSP as follows: shortfall across the Plan area whilst providing economic and social benefits • A range of house types and choice, and support for mixed use development. through development of sustainable communities. • High standards of design for the built environment and urban form. • Provision for affordable housing where Local Housing Strategies identified specific need 1.3 The approved Glasgow and the Clyde Valley • Linkages and extensions to the fixed public transport network Strategic Development Plan 2012 (which (i.e. railway stations and park and ride facilities). supersedes the 2006 Plan) continues the • Contributing to the establishment of a Green Network including creation and management Community Growth Area strategy. of interconnected green spaces. • Assessment of landscape character within the Growth Areas to ensure protection and enhancement of existing landscapes. • Integration with existing communities and support for regeneration initiatives and approved access strategies. • Green transport provision – including walking, cycling and public transport. • Access to social and community facilities for educational, religious and cultural needs. Developers are required to contribute to these key objectives through their masterplan proposals for the Community Growth Areas gartcosh/glenboig community growth area - strategic development framework 5 gartcosh/glenboig community growth area - strategic development framework 2 Community Growth Areas in North Lanarkshire 2.1 The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Strategic Development Plan 2006 identified the following locations for planned Community Growth Area expansion within North Lanarkshire. South Cumbernauld, Gartcosh/Glenboig and South Wishaw 2.2 The North Lanarkshire Local Plan adopted 2.4 North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) 2.5 The spatial framework within submitted in 2012 confirmed the boundaries of the local planning authority, requires masterplans must specify how streets, the Community Growth Areas to meet a developers to prepare and submit spaces, utilities, community facilities and significant proportion of demand for new comprehensive masterplans for each CGA. buildings will relate to each other and how housing for a period until significantly These will be assessed by the planning they will deliver a sustainable community. beyond 2025. authority and, if assessed as being in compliance with GCVSDP Community 2.6 Development will take place over a Growth Area objectives. The detailed spatial 2.3 Land release on this scale has not occurred longer period than originally projected and design guidance within this Strategic in North Lanarkshire for many years. as a result of the economic recession. Development Framework and other policy It is essential that a coordinated strategic The rate of development of the CGAs requirements will be granted planning planned approach is adopted to ensure the and delivery of key infrastructure and consent. delivery of successful new communities. key community facilities will therefore be The scale of development proposed reviewed regularly as part of the Local requires that a range of house types, Development Plan process to assess tenure and a variety of community facilities long term effectiveness and relevance. are provided to serve the needs of both new Supplementary Planning guidance such as and existing communities. this Strategic Development Framework will ensure that land is only released as required to accommodate phases of development. 6 Figure 1 Community Growth Areas in North Lanarkshire Kilsyth It should be noted that the Community Growth Areas as designated in the North Lanarkshire Local Plan will not consist solely of areas of residential housing but also areas Cumbernauld for community facilities, parkland and open Kirkintilloch M80 space that will contribute to environmental SOUTH CUMBERNAULD quality as the CGA develops. CGA Moodiesburn Bishopbriggs Developers and landowners will be required M80 M73 GARTCOSH & to take account of areas designated within the Stepps GLENBOIG CGA Caldercruix Strategic Development Framework for such community facilities, other community uses and open space when submitting masterplans Airdrie as part of their applications for Planning Permission in Principle. Glasgow Coatbridge M8 Harthill M73 Figure 2 The Gartcosh/Glenboig CGA Tannochside Bellshill Shotts Moodiesburn Motherwell M80 M73 Wishaw GARTCOSH & SOUTH Stepps GLENBOIG CGA WISHAW CGA gartcosh/glenboig community growth area - strategic development framework 7 gartcosh/glenboig community growth area - strategic development framework 3 Purpose of the Strategic Development Framework 3.1 This Strategic Development Framework (SDF) document has been prepared to provide potential developers with necessary information and planning guidance on the form of development and land uses expected within the CGA. 3.2 The SDF expands on the guiding principles 3.4 The approved SDF will be a material set out in the Gartcosh/Glenboig CGA consideration in future planning decisions Concept Statement, approved by North within the CGA. Lanarkshire Council as supplementary planning guidance in April 2010. 3.3 The SDF has been approved as supplementary planning guidance. Gartcosh:Glenboig Together, the Concept Statement and Community Growth Area concept statement SDF will represent formal guidance to developers and design professionals on the Council’s requirements to be addressed in applications for Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) and accompanying CGA masterplans. April 2010 Reproduced by permission of the Ordnance