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Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

3 Spatial Strategy and Spatial Vision

Representation ID: 1666

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: ConnectedCities Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Objection to 3 Spatial Strategy and Spatial Vision:
Amend para. 3.3 to:

Our spatial strategy is one of promoting sustainable development by supporting the use of suitably located previously developed land and buildings and by focusing the majority of development on our towns (including urban extensions and new settlements both wholly within 1km of new rail stations) in order to make maximum use of existing facilities, social networks and infrastructure, and maximise opportunities to deliver new infrastructure.

Full text:

ConnectedCities is a global sustainable development strategy which is particularly applicable to the UK. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/

A case study of the ConnectedCities methodology focuses on the area around the group of towns bounded by Knebworth and Watton at Stone in the south and Arlsey and Baldock to the north, much of which is within North Hertfordshire. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/case-studies/1st-connectedcity

The ConnectedCities concept is that all development should take place within walking distance of permanent way public transport with a good level of service. In North Herts this means railway stations.

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy SP1: Sustainable Development in North Hertfordshire

Representation ID: 1670

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: ConnectedCities Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Object SP1:
e.Maintain the role of key settlements within and adjoining the District as the main focus for housing,employment and new development making use of previously developed land where possible providing it is within the 1km radius pedshed of a rail station;
f.Ensure the long-term vitality of the District's villages by supporting growth which provides opportunities for the natural expansion of the existing residents and sustains key facilities;
g.Grant planning permission for proposals that,individually or cumulatively:
i.Deliver an appropriate mix of homes,jobs and facilities within1km of permanent way public transport that contribute towards the targets and aspirations in this Plan

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In order to accommodate the predicted population growth with the minimum impact on carbon emissions and traffic congestion ConnectedCities focuses all development on sustainable transport. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/sustainable-growth

It does not consider development where this is not possible to be sustainable. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/vision-2050/green-belt

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy SP2: Settlement Hierarchy

Representation ID: 1671

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: ConnectedCities Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Objection to SP2:

Should be amended to:
The majority of the District's development will be located within 1km of the station of the following towns: .....

or in new extensions on their boundaries contained within 1km of new stations, or within new settlements wholly within 1km of a new station.

In all other settlements only affordable housing and facilities for local community needs will be permitted.

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ConnectedCities focuses all development in the 1 km radius pedsheds (see http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/vision-2050/pedshed ) of rail station, whether existing or new. This results in three conditions:

1. Town Growth Zones: development around existing stations. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/vision-2050/town-growth-zones

2. New Green Quarters: urban extensions in the pedsheds of new stations on the edge of existing towns. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/vision-2050/new-green-quarters

3. New Green Towns: new settlements in the pedsheds of new stations. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/vision-2050/new-green-towns

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy SP5: Countryside and Green Belt

Representation ID: 1674

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: ConnectedCities Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Objection to SP5:
Should be amended to:
Land has only been removed from the Green Belt to enable strategic development in sustainable locations within 1km of a rail station.

Full text:

The ConnectedCities methodology does not permit the development of Green-belt land unless it falls within the pedshed of a rail station in order that it be served with sustainable transport. It is therefore against the release of land on the edges of existing settlements unless the above criteria are satisfied. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/the-connectedtowns

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy SP6: Sustainable Transport

Representation ID: 1675

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: ConnectedCities Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Objection to SP6:

Should be amended to:
We will deliver accessibility improvements and only permit development where it is served by sustainable transport modes. We will: .....
Section d
d. Require the early implementation of sustainable travel infrastructure on Strategic Housing Sites in order to influence the behaviour of occupiers or users, along with supporting Travel Plans in order that sustainable travel patterns become embedded at an early stage;

Full text:

ConnectedCities concentrates on enabling an easy shift to sustainable transport modes. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/vision-2050/travel

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy SP8: Housing

Representation ID: 1680

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: ConnectedCities Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Objection to SP8:

Should be amended to:
Over the period 2011-2051, housing growth will be supported across the District. We will:
Release sufficient land to deliver accommodation in sustainable locations for at least 71,000 persons

Working with nearly local authorities and relevant agencies to identify sustainable new settlement options.

Full text:

ConnectedCities believes that effective strategic planning requires a longer time period to be considered, so prevision for new settlements can be included. It considers that every area should have to plan for its pro-rata share of the projected population growth until 2051. Such a timescale enables preparation for the necessary land and infrastructure and to be addressed

ConnectedCities proposes that local authorities work together to consider the growth of a larger unit called a ConnectedCity, which is a voluntary federation of towns combining to plan. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/vision-2050/idea

Strategic choices can be compared, presented and democratically decided. See http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/case-studies/choises-for-development and http://www.connectedcities.co.uk/delivery/consultation

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