Saunderton public meeting 3 rd December 2014
Welcome Councillor David Johncock Deputy Cabinet Member for Planning and Sustainability
Purpose of the meeting • T o inform you on where we are at in Saunderton in relation to the Local Plan • T o understand the context for current and future planning applications, including Molins
Agenda 7.30 Welcome and Introduction – Cllr David Johncock 7.40 Presentation – Penelope T ollitt, Head of Planning and Sustainability (WDC) 8.10 Q&A 9.00 Close
Presentation • The big challenge plan • Consultation earlier this year • The ‘current dilemma’ • Situation at Saunderton
New Local Plan
Presentation • The big challenge plan • Consultation earlier this year • The ‘current dilemma’ • Situation at Saunderton
The Big Challenge Plan
The Big Challenge Plan Achieve High Quality and Sustainability + new infrastructure + new jobs + new homes
Projected Population in Wycombe District
Homes requirement 2011-31 Homes Scenarios Comparison Total Annual Rate Recent house Current Plan (2011-31) building rate (Core Strategy) Scenario A 9,600 480 per year 440 per year 400 per year Scenario B 10,900 545 per year Scenario C 12,200 610 per year Scenario D 14,300 715 per year
Jobs
Infrastructure + local pressures • Ongoing dialogue • Timing • Bringing benefits
Environment
National Policy No to inappropriate • Green Belt development No major development • in the AONB unless exceptional circumstances
Presentation • The big challenge plan • Consultation earlier this year • The ‘current dilemma’ • Situation at Saunderton
Consultation feedback • Over 2000 people attended meetings • 1750 written responses • 112 vox pop video responses • 2 Petitions during the consultation • Market research
Homes – 6 main options Issue is how much from each option rather than which option to run with and which to drop. Known Sites New Options 1. Within towns and 4. Expand Villages villages 5. Green Belt review 2. Previously Developed 6. Princes Risborough Sites in Countryside expansion 3. Reserve Sites
Main issues • Highest level of response to: – Expansion at Princes Risborough – Green Belt Review – Development at Gomm Valley and Ashwells – Junction 3a – Slate Meadow 19
Housing • Challenge basis for housing figures • Population growth not local • National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) • Capacity and Need • Environmental Impact 20
Strategic Option What did we consider? • Major expansion at key locations on the transport network • But constraints prevent potential for major growth Saunderton washed over by the Green Belt and within the AONB • Very few local services, jobs and facilities
Sites Options What did we consider? 2 Employment Sites in Saunderton • Molins • West Yard • Advice from the PBA report on letting Molins go to other uses but retaining West Yard for Very few sites options employment use. in the North West • Since then, West Yard planning Chiltern area application for residential.
Consultation feedback • Development at Saunderton was broadly supported • Some concern over impact on Green Belt and AONB • Basis for support: the village has train links to London and the o Midlands it can accommodate schools, homes, services o More housing and commercial development would o result in an uplift in the declining shops available to the existing population and prospect of local job
Consultation feedback Sites suggestions: • Former Molins site at Saunderton o Suggested for residential o Accessible by rail o Would benefit from an upgrading of the A4010 (dual carriageway from Aylesbury to High Wycombe/Thames Valley) o Development principles (from consultation report) supported
Consultation feedback Sites suggestions: • Harpers Field on Bledlow Road • Searle Coal Yard • Slough Lane Site between Molins and Saunderton
Presentation • The big challenge plan • Consultation earlier this year • The ‘current dilemma’ • Situation at Saunderton
Cart Horse Race Horse Duty to 5 year land Co-operate supply Objectively Our local plan no longer provides Assessed for this on a long Need (OAN) term basis Local Plan Development This is the best Management means for without a managing guiding plan. development
The land of the The land of the Old Local Plan / New Local Plan / Core Strategy / Duty to Co-operate / South East Plan Objectively Assessed Need
5 year land supply Numbers of Houses 600 a year? ? 400 a year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Green Belt review?
Leave the race horse to find its own way
“Releasing” the Reserve Sites – what does it mean? • Abbey Barn North • Abbey Barn South • Gomm Valley and Ashwells • Slate Meadow • Terriers Farm
WHY? Evolving National Planning Picture Do Something Do Nothing WHAT + Implications HOW
Harness the race horse to our ends...
Since the consultation … • Managing the 5 year land supply • Duty to Cooperate • We need to show we have explored all the options
Key Sites in Saunderton Current Situation
West Yard • Dandara Homes • Ref. 14/05870/FUL • Full Application • 42 Homes of which 19 (40%) affordable • Mix of 1 bed flats; 2 bed flats; 2 , 3, 4 bed houses.
Molins
Molins - Context • Previously development land (brownfield) • Application granted for a Data Centre in 2008 – but not implemented • Employment Land Review advice says no commercial interest in site – redevelop for alternative uses.
Development Management • Pre- application discussions regarding Molins with St Congar Land (developers) • Developers-led public exhibition early November • Outline application anticipated for Winter 2014, and determination mid 2015
Dilemma • Major development in the Green Belt and AONB • 213 Homes (mostly 3 beds+)
Connectivity issues Poor access to: - the village, - the train station, - the highways.
Sustainability • Is this sustainable development? • Important to not prejudge the planning application
Potential for Phase 2? • Land ownership greater than current proposal • Green Belt and AONB
Comprehensive development Would more development be better? • Better integration to the village? • Better integration with the AONB landscape?
Comprehensive development Would more development be better? • Sustained or new village facilities o 700 homes to support new primary school • Supporting village vitality
What next? • Information sharing – this evening • Planning application (outline) coming in soon • More work in the next 12 months on a potential bigger option – through Local Plan
Thank you Tel: 01494 421158 Email: newlocalplan@wycombe.gov.uk www.wycombe.gov.uk/newlocalplan Join the conversation @wycombedc #wycombedc 50
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