Princes Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document Date: February 2021 PRE SPD Section 1 introductionPrinces Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document - February 2021 Table of Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... 3 Section 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Purpose of the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) ............................................. 3 1.2 Structure of the SPD......................................................................................................... 3 1.3 The Site............................................................................................................................. 5 1.4 Key Planning Policies ........................................................................................................ 8 1.4.1 National Planning Policy ........................................................................................... 8 1.4.2 Local Planning Policy ................................................................................................. 9 1.5 Community Engagement ............................................................................................... 14 1.6 SEA /SA / HRA requirements.......................................................................................... 14 1.7 Accessibility .................................................................................................................... 14 Section 2. Analysis .................................................................................................................... 15 Section 3. The preferred approach .......................................................................................... 15 Section 4. Delivery Plan ........................................................................................................... 15 Appendices ............................................................................................................................... 15 Appendix 1 – Infrastructure funding, delivery lead and phasing ........................................ 15 Appendix 2 – Development parcels land budget ................................................................. 15 Appendix 3 – PREA Delivery Profile and Infrastructure Costs ............................................. 15 Appendix 4 – Details for a Framework Agreement ............................................................. 15 Page 2 of 15 PRE SPD Section 1 introductionPrinces Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document - February 2021 Executive Summary Separate document Section 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) The Princes Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document1 takes the proposals from the Wycombe District Local Plan adopted for the Wycombe Area2, and outlines the aspirations for the Princes Risborough area, as well as the key issues and responses that will influence how new development will take place. This document is intended to expand upon the policies contained within the Wycombe District Local Plan. It provides a framework to help guide the preparation and assessment of future planning applications within the area. This document forms a material consideration which will be taken into account by the Local Planning Authority when determining any future planning applications for the area. Development proposals are determined in accordance with the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. On 1st April 2020 Wycombe District Council and Buckinghamshire County Council as well as certain other local authorities were replaced by a new unitary authority known as Buckinghamshire Council. All powers and functions of those authorities were from 1st April 2020 devolved to Buckinghamshire Council. 1.2 Structure of the SPD The Princes Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document has four sections: Section 1 sets out the purpose and status of the SPD, locates the expansion area, outlines key planning policies and summarises the previous engagement activities which have informed this document. 1 Referred to in the Local Plan as “Capacity and Delivery Plan” 2 Wycombe District Local Plan (adopted August 2019) Page 3 of 15 PRE SPD Section 1 introductionPrinces Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document - February 2021 Part 1 Section 2 provides an analysis of the expansion area and its wider context, and highlights the key issues that will influence how new development will take place. It also sets out initial responses to the key issues raised. This section forms the foundation for the rest of the SPD. Section 3 reflects on the local plan principles and policies for the town, as well as the analysis, and defines 7 design themes for the expansion. It then sets out the Council’s preferred approach in terms of design guidelines for achieving the Local Plan vision and meeting the policy objectives. Part 2 Section 4 sets out the delivery plan for the expansion area, outlining the Council’s position on phasing of housing and associated infrastructure. Page 4 of 15 PRE SPD Section 1 introductionPrinces Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document - February 2021 1.3 The Site Princes Risborough is a market town to the south of Aylesbury and to the north west of High Wycombe. It lies at the foot of the Chiltern Hills and is adjacent to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a population of 8,000 and approximately 3,500 homes at present. The site lies to the north west of the existing town and is separated from the town by the existing High Wycombe to Aylesbury train line. Figure 1. Princes Risborough in its wider district context (Wycombe District Local Plan, October 2017) Page 5 of 15 PRE SPD Section 1 introductionPrinces Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document - February 2021 The Wycombe District Local Plan sets out the geographic distribution of new homes up to 2033. Key to the plan strategy is the delivery of a comprehensive urban expansion to the town of Princes Risborough. Policy PR3 Princes Risborough Area of Comprehensive Development including Relief Road defines the area to be developed and includes: Princes Risborough Main Expansion Area Land to the Rear of Poppy Road, Princes Risborough (see also PR11) Land at Princes Risborough station (see also PR16) The extent of policy PR3 is shown on figure 2. The Capacity Plan (sections 2 and 3 of this document) provides guidance for the Princes Risborough Main Expansion Area. The Delivery Plan (section 4 of this document and associated appendices) provides guidance for PR3 Princes Risborough Area of Comprehensive Development including the Relief Road. Page 6 of 15 PRE SPD Section 1 introductionPrinces Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document - February 2021 Figure 2. Princes Risborough area of comprehensive development (Wycombe District Local Plan, August 2019) OS mapping: © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020 Ordnance Survey 100062456 Page 7 of 15 PRE SPD Section 1 introductionPrinces Risborough Expansion Supplementary Planning Document - February 2021 1.4 Key Planning Policies 1.4.1 National Planning Policy NPPF 2019 National planning policy is set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This includes at its heart a presumption in favour of sustainable development. This means that in preparing plans local authorities should positively seek opportunities to meet the development needs of the area. In taking decisions, it means approving development proposals that accord with the development plan without delay. Where there are no relevant development plan policies, or the policies which are most important for determining the application are out-of-date, granting permission unless: i. the application of policies in the NPPF that protect areas or assets of particular importance provides a clear reason for refusing the development proposed; or ii. any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the NPPF taken as a whole. The NPPF sets out three objectives that planning should address. These are then developed into more detailed policies. “8. Achieving sustainable development means that the planning system has three overarching objectives, which are interdependent and need to be pursued in mutually supportive ways (so that opportunities can be taken to secure net gains across each of the different objectives): a) an economic objective – to help build a strong, responsive and competitive economy, by ensuring that sufficient land of the right types is available in the right places and at the right time to support growth, innovation and improved productivity; and by identifying and coordinating the provision of infrastructure; b) a social objective – to support strong, vibrant and healthy communities, by ensuring that a sufficient number and range of homes can be provided to meet the needs of present and future generations; and by fostering a well-designed and safe built environment, with accessible services and open spaces that reflect current and future needs and support communities’ health, social and cultural well-being; and c) an environmental objective – to contribute to protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic environment; including making effective use of land, helping to