Swanley Town Council Civic Centre, St Marys Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU Tel: 01322 665855 www.swanleytowncouncil.gov.uk SUMMONS Date 3rd January 2019 Dear Member You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of the Town Council at the Council Chamber, St Marys Road on Wednesday 9th January 2019 at 7:30pm or at the conclusion of the public participation session. Mr S Nash CEO / Town Clerk PUBLIC PARTICIPATION If required, the meeting will be preceded by a public participation period of up to 15 minutes in total at 7:30pm. Members of the public are also entitled to speak, during the meeting, on agenda items only and with express permission from the Chairman / Mayor. Those wishing to speak on an Agenda item must indicate this during Public Participation. ___________________________________________________________________ RECORDING (AUDIO AND / OR VIDEO OF COUNCIL MEETINGS AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA During this meeting the public are allowed to record the Committee and Officers from the front of the public seating area only, providing it does not disrupt the meeting. Any items in the exempt Part of an agenda cannot be recorded and no recording device is to be left behind. If another member of the public objects to being recorded, the person(s) recording must stop doing so until that member of the public has finished speaking. The use of social media is permitted, but all members of the public are requested to switch their mobile phone devices to silent for the duration of the meeting. MOBILE PHONES Member of the public are reminded that the use of mobile phones (other than on silent) is prohibited at Town Council and Committee meetings. AGENDA 1. To receive Apologies for Absence 2. To receive Declarations of Interest 3. To approve as correct the Minutes of the Meetings held on Wednesday 5th December 2018 4. To receive Minutes of Committees and approve recommendations contained therein None applicable 5. CIL Bid for Disabled Play Equipment Verbal Report from CEO 6. Barn Repairs Swanley Park To receive a verbal report from CEO on cost increase 7. Leadership Membership To confirm Cllr Ball as a member of the Leadership Group 8. Consultation on the Library – Report A To comment on the proposed tiering model for Swanley Library 9. SDC Local Plan – PROPOSED SUBMISSION VERSION CONSULTATION (DECEMBER 2018) AND ADDITIONAL CONSULTATIONS The consultation period for the local plan has now commenced and is due to conclude on the 3rd February 2019. Councillors may wish to formalise a town council response For Information and planned meeting dates see https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/info/20069128/localplan , a hard copy is available in the council chamber 10. Mayors Communication To receive such communications as the Town Mayor may desire to lay before the Council (Councillors are reminded that no decision making may take place as a result of this item) 11. Report from County and District Councillors (Councillors are reminded that no decision making may take place as a result of this item) Date of next meeting – 6th February 2019 12. Forthcoming Meetings – To note the following dates 23rd January 2019 – Development Control 23rd January 2019 – Policy & Finance 23rd January 2019 – Estates and Facilities If you would like further information on any of the agenda items, please contact Mr Stephen Nash, on 01322 611663 or [email protected] Council Members: Mayor Cllr Dyball Leader Cllr Morris Cllr L Ball Cllr Horwood Cllr V Southern Cllr C Barnes Cllr Halford Cllr P Darrington Cllr L Gaire Cllr Scott Cllr S Gaire Cllr Willingale Cllr T Searles Cllr J Barnes Cllr M Hogg Cllr E Komolafe Leadership Group Cllr R Morris Cllr V Southern Cllr M Horwood Cllr L Dyball Proposed Submission Version Regulation 19 Consultation December 2018 www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/localplansubmission 2 Table of Contents How to Comment .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Foreword from Cllr Piper, Portfolio Holder for Planning ..................................................................................... 6 Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 What is the District Like? .................................................................................................................................................12 Sevenoaks Vision 2015-2035 and Objectives of the Local Plan ......................................................................14 Chapter 1 - A Balanced Strategy for Sustainable Growth in a Constrained District ...............................20 Chapter 2 - Providing Housing Choices .....................................................................................................................39 Chapter 3 - Supporting a Vibrant and Balanced Economy .................................................................................51 Chapter 4 - Ensuring Well-Connected Communities are Supported by Appropriate Infrastructure .........................................................................................................................................................................................................63 Chapter 5 - Protecting, Conserving and Enhancing Green Belt, Landscape and the Natural Environment .............................................................................................................................................................................70 Chapter 6 - Safeguarding places for Wildlife and Nature ...................................................................................76 Chapter 7 - Ensuring New Development Respects Local Distinctiveness ...................................................84 Chapter 8 - The Historic Environment .......................................................................................................................91 Chapter 9 - Climate Change, Flooding and Healthy Communities .................................................................98 Chapter 10 - Leisure and Open Space .....................................................................................................................106 Glossary ...............................................................................................................................................................................110 Use Classes .........................................................................................................................................................................126 Appendix 1: Guidance for Design Principles .........................................................................................................128 3 List of Policies Policy Ref Title Policy ST1 A Balanced Strategy For Growth in a Constrained District.......................... 20 Policy ST2 Housing and Mixed Use Site Allocations .............................................................. 33 Policy H1 Market and Affordable Housing Mix...................................................................... 42 Policy H2 Provision of Affordable Housing.............................................................................. 44 Policy H3 Housing in Rural Areas................................................................................................. 46 Policy H4 Provision for the Gypsy and Traveller Community .......................................... 47 Policy H5 Housing Density ............................................................................................................. 49 Policy EMP1 Supporting a Vibrant and Balanced Economy .................................................... 53 Policy EMP2 Town and Local Centres............................................................................................... 60 Policy EMP3 Tourism and Rural Economy ...................................................................................... 70 Policy T1 Transport and Infrastructure..................................................................................... 81 Policy LA1 Landscape and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.................................... 70 Policy GB1 Development in the Green Belt................................................................................ 73 Policy AF1 Ashdown Forest.............................................................................................................. 74 Policy WN1 Safeguarding Places for Wildlife and Nature...................................................... 81 Policy EN1 Design Principles............................................................................................................ 86 Policy HEN1 Historic Environment ................................................................................................... 92 Policy HEN2 Heritage Assets............................................................................................................... 92 Policy HE1 Health Wellbeing and Air Quality ........................................................................... 99 Policy CC1 Climate Change, Flooding and Water Management..................................... 103 Policy OS1 Open Space, Sport and Leisure.............................................................................. 107 4 Appendices Appendix 1 Guidance for Design Principles............................................................................ 128