12 7 JANUARY 2003 This appendix is circulated to members of Leader’s Committee only and available on request from the Leader’s Committee Co-ordinator – Cathy Cross (Ext. 2139) Appendix 2. Unitary Development Plan Alterations – Altered text Explanatory Note This document includes the text of the Unitary Development Plan Alterations. The Alterations comprise the changes to the 1994 adopted Unitary Development Plan (UDP) text that have resulted from the review of the Plan. The review had 3 main stages: • First Deposit Alterations December 1999 • Second or Revised Deposit Alterations June 2000 • Proposed Modifications July 2002 The final alterations to the 1994 UDP are shown in this document in the following ways: • “strike through” (eg strike through) shows text to be deleted • “underlined” (eg underlined) shows new text • “boxed” text eg 1994 UDP policy TN32 replaced with altered policy. indicates where large sections of text (eg entire paragraphs or policies) are being replaced with new text • “shaded background” (eg shaded background) shows non-material alterations subject to approval at Leader’s Committee on 7.1.2003 arising from consideration of representations to the Proposed Modifications 2002. The altered text is still subject to minor editing and renumbering of paragraphs to ensure that all alterations that have been approved by the council are correctly shown. In addition, the document will require the provision of an index, list of back round documents and page renumbering, as well as removal of “strike throughs”, “underlining” and “boxed” text before it is finalised for publication. The document is accompanied by a schedule of the changes to the Proposals Map that have been made as a result of the alteration of the 1994 adopted Plan. The draft map is subject to finalisation of colours, references, nomenclature and minor drafting for the purposes of clarification. Further details Further information about the attached document and the Proposals Map are available from the Policy Group, Environment Department, Town Hall, King Street, W6 9JU. Telephone 020 8576 3039 or e-mail [email protected]. CONTENTS Chapter Page Chapter 1 Part 1 5 Chapter 1A Sustainable Development 33 Chapter 2 Population, Social Inclusion and Equality 41 Chapter 3 Land use and Structure 58 Chapter 4 Environment 70 Chapter 5 Transport and Accessibility 144 Chapter 6 Housing 217 Chapter 7 Employment 256 Chapter 8 Community Services 289 Chapter 9 Shopping 309 Chapter 9a Town Centres 336 Chapter 10 Site Proposals 363 Chapter 11 Standards 388 Glossary 430 Proposals Map alterations London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham: UDP Alterations UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 1 INTRODUCTION 7 STRATEGIC PLANNING ISSUES 7 London and the South East 7 The Borough’s Problems Issues facing the borough 8 THE NATIONAL AND STRATEGIC PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT 10 Introduction 10 National policy 10 Regional policy 12 London Planning Advisory Committee’s Strategic Advice 13 Government Strategic Planning Guidance For London 14 Conclusion 15 THE COUNCIL’S PLANNING STRATEGY 15 The Strategy 15 Reasons for the Strategy 16 1a) Sustainable development 17 1b) Social inclusion and equality of opportunity 17 2) The physical structure of the borough 17 3) Environment and sustainable development 18 4) Transport and accessibility 18 5) Housing 19 6) Economic development and employment 20 7) Community Services 20 8) The River Thames 21 9) Development schemes 21 THE GENERAL POLICIES FOR THE BOROUGH 21 Introduction 21 Implementation and resources 21 Monitoring and Review 23 Other council programmes 24 PART 1 GENERAL POLICIES 24 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 24 Policy G0: Sustainable Development 24 POPULATION, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY 25 Policy G1: Equality Of Opportunity Social Inclusion And Equality 25 LAND-USE AND STRUCTURE 25 Policy G2: The Physical Structure And Regeneration Of The Borough 25 Chapter 1 5 London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham: UDP Alterations ENVIRONMENT 26 Policy G3: Environment 26 EN10-12, EN20-21,TN7,TN10,TN11,TN16,S1 27 TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESSIBILITY 27 Policy G4: Transportation and Accessibility 27 HOUSING 28 Policy G5: Housing 28 EMPLOYMENT 28 Policy G6: Employment 28 E10, E11 30 COMMUNITY SERVICES 30 Policy G7: Community services in town centres and elsewhere: outside town centres30 THE THAMES 31 Policy G8: The River Thames and Thames Policy Area 31 SITE PROPOSALS 31 Policy G9: Large Development Sites 31 Chapter 1 6 London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham: UDP Alterations UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 At the outset, it should be emphasised that this is a Plan for Hammersmith and Fulham, a particular part of London with characteristics that distinguish it very clearly from other boroughs. This borough is a unique grouping of places each having a special identity: not just Hammersmith in the north and Fulham in the south, but areas such as College Park, White City, Shepherd's Bush and Sands End, and also smaller localities. It is a unique mixture of communities reflecting this variety of places and the multi-cultural nature of the population. There is much of value in the borough’s facilities and townscape, which residents cherish and seek to preserve, but there are also serious problems, which can combine in multiple deprivation and social exclusion. The Plan has at its core a concern for the needs of all the borough’s communities while maintaining what is best and what constitutes the essential nature of Hammersmith and Fulham. It also aims to achieve the sustainable development of the borough so that the needs of future generations are not compromised. 1.2 However, this is also a Plan, which will, in various ways, contribute to the future of London into the twenty-first century. The council recognises the need to consider issues and objectives for the capital as a whole, and to work towards a coherent planning strategy that takes into account relative advantage and disadvantage in different parts of the city. 1.3 Part 1 of the Plan sets out the broad land-use and transportation policies for the borough will and provide a strategic framework for development for a period of at least 15 years from the adoption of the UDP Alteration. It relates the role of Hammersmith and Fulham in contributing to strategic aims for London with the local needs of the borough and its residents. The policies provide a link between the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Region’s Strategic Guidance for London and the detailed policies set out in Part 2 of the Plan. The Part 2 policies are intended to extend for a period of 10 years from the UDP Alteration Plan’s adoption date, although some policies will be applicable for a longer or indefinite timescale. In accordance with the regulations, the justification for the Part 1 policies is set out in Part 2. The following sections provide a general context for the policies in relation to Strategic Planning Issues (paragraph 1.4), The National and Regional Planning Context (paragraph 1.16) and the council’s Planning Strategy (paragraph 1.29). STRATEGIC PLANNING ISSUES London and the South East 1.4 It is clear that London has a number of overlapping roles. It is a world centre for international trade and business, the national capital, and a major tourist centre; and, it dominates the south-east of England, providing a place of work, entertainment and shopping for many people living in the region. However, London is also a city that provides a home for a large and multi-cultural population living in numerous distinct residential neighbourhoods, and relying on a complex network of town centres, employment areas, leisure facilities and transport systems. Chapter 1 7 London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham: UDP Alterations 1.5 There are many major international changes taking place which are likely to have far-reaching effects on the future of London, for example the opening of the Channel Tunnel, the restructuring of Europe and the move towards greater European union. The European Union is increasing its involvement in environmental issues such as the control of pollution. The British economy, especially in Central London, is so heavily dependent on the financial, business and tourist sectors that it is extremely vulnerable to international changes outside the control of the Government. It is unclear how Britain’s position in Europe will be changed in future years. There will be great opportunities but there is also the likelihood of increasing competition from European regions and cities in terms of trade, services and employment. 1.6 The south-east region of England is the most populous and prosperous in the country (although a long way down the league of European regions) and is dominated by London. Overall the south east has a buoyant and successful economy, and its environmental assets, quality of life and accessibility are factors that sustain and attract new investment. However parts of the region, and London in particular, has been proportionately worse affected by the economic recession than other parts of the UK. are subject to threats, which could undermine its prosperity. However, It is also the most congested region in the country with an inadequate transport infrastructure and development pressures (especially associated with the Channel Tunnel) that threaten the environment in rural and urban areas. Alongside the prosperity of the region there is also poverty and homelessness and increasing polarisation between rich and poor. Unemployment and labour shortages co-exist because many of the unemployed do not have the skills which the expanding sectors of the economy require. SERPLAN, in "A New Strategy for the South East" (1990), identifies a key regional feature as the basic imbalance between the western and eastern sectors. Regional Planning Guidance for the South East (1994) expects a change in the balance of new development in the region from the West to the East because in the medium to longer term, environmental constraints and transport congestion limit the capacity to provide for substantial new growth to the west and south of London.