SHENLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN SUBMISSION PLAN REGULATION 16 CONSULTATION
Recap of what the Plan is for What has been happening since the last update? WELCOME What is in the Plan now? How to get involved in the current consultation
Local residents (volunteers) MEET THE TEAM 4 Parish Councillors An outside consultant AECOM to help guide us through the process
M25 London Colney Football training ground RSPCA SHENLEY PLAN Harperbury Rabley Park Shenley Cricket Ground Ridge Radlett Scout Camp Kitwells (Green Street) A1 Cowley Hill (to B/wood) Potters Lane Hertswood AREA Borehamwood Mops & Brooms
Our vision is that in 2036 Shenley will have maintained and improved its distinctive attractive character and heritage as a beautiful rural village. A setting that has evolved over ten centuries, surrounded by highly valued open OUR VISION countryside most of which is still actively farmed with an active and diverse community served well by its amenities and facilities including an improved walking, cycling and public transport provision.
Creates a specific planning policy for all future development in Shenley which must be adopted by Hertsmere Borough Council when determining applications in the Parish. WHY IS A PLAN Creates design codes which set appropriate standards for IMPORTANT? all future development in Shenley. Valid for the next 15 years .
Without a neighbourhood plan an area is just WHY IS A PLAN judged on the general local authority IMPORTANT? planning guidelines, most of which are quite vague as they need to apply to a wide variety of planning environments.
Create a legal document to preserve and improve the distinctive village character and setting of Shenley Parish Protect Green Belt, Open Spaces & Rights of Way KEY AIMS AND Provide enhanced leisure, recreation and community facilities FUNCTIONS Support appropriate development to meet Shenley Parish’s housing needs Provide detailed guidelines to which developers must adhere, meeting all the objectives above.
General Questionnaire • October 2016 • 220 responses Launch Meeting HOW THE PLAN • 120 people attended 4 Working Parties formed • Over 60 people involved in meetings WAS MADE Shenley Fete Stand • 3 Surveys and a roving survey Housing & Development Questionnaire • September 2017 • Over 557 responses – 33.75% response.
Draft Plan prepared • With Consultant Angela Koch of ImaginePlaces Regulation 14 Consultation HOW THE PLAN • June to September 2018 Mock Exam • February 2019 WAS MADE Plan revised based on feedback • February to October 2019 Regulation 16 (Final) Consultation • Tue 29 th October to Tue 10 th December 2019
Support for the Plan Objectives Overall S1 REGULATION 14 S2 CONSULTATION S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star Don't know
POLICY SH1: RURAL CHARACTER
Some developments in Shenley have not been in-keeping with the rural nature of the existing village This policy aims to ensure that any future development is consistent with the character of the area Encourages designs to enhance the area while maintaining CHARACTER SH1: RURAL the local landscape Requires proposals to follow the Shenley Design Principles & Code which are also defined in the Plan Helps developers meet requirements by being specific while offering a wide range of approaches
Layouts must follow local rural DESIGN PRINCIPLES patterns Proposals to include comprehensive design documents for scrutiny Material choices to be signed off by a conservation or case officer Plot sizes must reflect the area and landscape and provide social spaces & CODE Proposals should include a range of building sizes
Buildings shall be designed to be flexible and adaptable to support changing needs DESIGN PRINCIPLES Architecture will show restraint and reference Shenley’s existing buildings Creative use of roof space to maximise room while maintain rural forms is expected & CODE Buildings must consider Climate Change and Environmental Protection
Maintain rural edges and gaps between buildings and open countryside DESIGN PRINCIPLES Include gaps that provide space for green areas Avoid urban boundaries such as tall walls and fences & CODE Proposals must maintain woodlands and existing hedge systems
POLICY SH2: SHENLEY VILLAGE SPECIAL POLICY AREA (SSPA)
This policy defines an area around the old village where additional rules apply to any proposed development POLICY AREA (SSPA) It includes the existing conservation zones, Shenley Park, and an area west of London Road which may be included in the Hertmere Local Plan Some development within the Special Policy Area could be supported if SH2: SPECIAL important requirements are met to ensure it fulfils the Plan’s needs The policy aims to apply some Green Belt rules to areas that Hertsmere may remove from the Green Belt and to any brownfield sites that may become available Encourages the use of community-led planning schemes such as a Neighbourhood Development Order or a Community Right or Build Order
SH2: SPECIAL POLICY AREA MAP
POLICY SH3: LOCAL GREEN SPACE
The Spinney Woodland and connected hedge system is designated as Local Green SH3: LOCAL GREEN Space where inappropriate development will not be approved SPACE
POLICY SH4: HOUSING MIX & CHOICES
• Supports development of: SH4: HOUSING MIX • One- to three-bedroom homes; and • Financially more affordable; or • Homes for people with local connections; and • Self-build and custom build homes; or & CHOICES • Homes for 55+, elderly living alone, young families - in walking distance of amenities; and • Homes for wheelchair users
POLICY SH5: CONNECTING SHENLEY VILLAGE
Support improved walking, cycling, public transport accessibility SHENLEY VILLAGE SH5: CONNECTING Support development / improvement of community facilities (shops, employment, green space, village square, pond, play facilities) Reinstate and contribute to maintenance of water features (eg. ponds) – as fully accessible public amenities wherever possible.
Delivery of improved walking, cycling, public transport and strengthening Key Locations SHENLEY VILLAGE should be priority for Community SH5: CONNECTING Infrastructure Levy. Development proposals will be supported that make provision to connect the Internet, with realistic future-proof upgrades available.
POLICY SH6: COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES
What do we mean by community infrastructure? • Health & GP services INFRASTRUCTURE SH6: COMMUNITY • Public Transport • Primary & Secondary Schools • Sheltered/55+ Housing • Parish Council and Community Meeting Spaces • Sports and Play facilities
INFRASTRUCTURE SH6: COMMUNITY Development proposals which retain or improve existing local community infrastructure facilities or provide new facilities to meet the needs of the local population shall be supported
POLICY SH7: LOCAL KNOWLEDGE FOR GOOD DESIGN
Provide meaningful engagement SH7: LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Incorporate local views and knowledge FOR GOOD DESIGN Expose and address issues early Result in Good Design
Publish a design and development brief which demonstrates how they have had regard to the Shenley Plan Policies and SH7: LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Design Principles and Code Demonstrate meaningful engagement FOR GOOD DESIGN with the local community such as collaborative, independently facilitated design workshops Show how proposals have addressed the views, ideas and any issues or concerns raised by local people and the Parish Council
POLICY SH8: BUILDING FOR LIFE 12
A government-endorsed industry standard to promote the creation of well-designed homes and spaces. SH8: BUILDING FOR LIFE 12 There are 12 questions / aspects e.g.: • Character and context • Transport and facilities • Parking and street design
We encourage and guide landowners and developers to use the Built for Life 12 standards SH8: BUILDING FOR LIFE 12 To work positively with the Parish Council and the local community in the pre-application phase to ensure well designed places
We encourage all residents to give feedback during the Reg. 16 Consultation Give feedback online or on Reg 16 Comments sheet TO SUM UP Your support will secure the Plan’s success We need a Plan in place as soon as possible
The full Plan and this presentation are available on the Shenley Village Website – shenleyvillage.org/plan If you do not have a computer, please phone Amanda LeBoff on 01923 855 865 who will be able to send you a copy THANK YOU! Please leave your email address so we can keep you updated Talk to your neighbours – Encourage them to feedback to Hertsmere Borough Council on the Reg. 16 Plan
Q & A PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK US QUESTIONS!
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