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