Burton Green Neighbourhood Plan - Regulation 16 Submission

7.1. Policy 1 - Burton Green Development Boundary

7.1.1. This Development Boundary includes the WDLP Growth Village Envelope, the existing built environment of dwellings along Red Lane and includes the new housing development of Burrow Hill Park (WDLP H24) and the proposed Westwood Heath development (WDLP (H42). In addition, the land associated with the converted Water Tower adjacent to Long Meadow Farm and contiguous with the WDLP Growth Village Envelope boundary around the Primary School and along Hob Lane is also included in the Burton Green Development Boundary.

7.1.2. As the land outside the Development Boundary is in Green Belt any development here will only be supported withing the remit of the local authority to allow exceptions that allow development in the Green Belt as identified in NPPF (2019 Paragraph 145).

7.1.3. The Development Boundary includes land designated as local green space and supports dwellings outside the WDLP Growth Village Envelope to benefit from development opportunities identified in NDP policies in relation to Business and Tourism and Housing.

7.2. Policy 2 - New Dwellings in Development Boundary

7.2.1. Proposals for new dwellings within the Development Boundary will be supported in principle subject to being in accordance with other policies in this plan.

7.3. Policy 3 - Responding to Local Character

7.3.1. All new development should have regard to local character ensuring that new buildings and modifications to existing ones have sympathetic regard to their immediate setting and to the character of that part of the village.

7.3.2. Careful consideration should be given to the impact of new developments on built heritage. New development proposals should demonstrate how they will:

1. Protect the heritage assets within the village where appropriate
2. Respect the local character and the surrounding natural environment by where appropriate providing details of boundary treatments and landscaping.
   

7.4. Policy 4 - Community Aspects of Development and Design

7.4.1. Development proposals where necessary will be expected to demonstrate how the design has been influenced by the need to plan positively to reduce crime and the fear of crime and how this will be achieved.

7.4.2. All new developments will be expected to

1. Maintain the open aspects of roads and grass verges
2. Consider the use of innovative and sustainable architectural approaches which are energy efficient and use carbon neutral forms of construction
3. Compliment the character of the immediate surrounding area as defined in Policy 7.3 - Responding to Local Character

7.4.3. Grass verges, where they currently exist should not be removed to provide parking bays

7.5. Policy 5 - Sustaining Local Facilities

7.5.1. The loss of existing community facilities will not be supported unless it can be demonstrated that the facility is no longer viable or that the facility is no longer in active use and has little prospect of being brought back into another community use.

7.5.2. Proposals for the redevelopment of any of the village facilities, or for a change of use of any of their premises or grounds will only be supported if it will improve or enhance the facility, provide an equivalent alternative, or if the facility is surplus to current or expected future requirements

7.6. Policy 6 - Sustaining and Developing Business and Tourism

7.6.1. The expansion of existing employment sites within the NDPA will be supported where it has been demonstrated the intensified use of the existing site is not viable in meeting the future needs of the business.

7.6.2. Proposals for change of use of existing employment sites would need to demonstrate that the site has been actively marketed for employment for a minimum of 12 months and that there is clear evidence the site is no longer viable as an employment site.

7.6.3. Proposals for new small-scale business development will be supported provided that:

1. The proposals do not prejudice the integrity, security and tranquillity of residences within the NDPA
2. Adequate off-road parking is provided for employees, deliveries and visitors
3. The proposals are of a size, scale and form that is in keeping with the size, scale and form and rural character of its surroundings
   

7.7. Policy 7 - Sustaining and DevelopingVillage retail and Service outlets

7.7.1. The development of farm shops, retail outlets in new housing developments, tourism premises and other rural enterprises will be supported where they enhance the viability and/or expansion of existing local business - providing there is no adverse impact on community infrastructure and facilities and conforms to national Green Belt policy if the development is outside the village development boundary.

7.8. Policy 8 - Sustaining and Developing Private Transport

7.8.1. Electric vehicle charging points should be provided for all new dwellings to facilitate transition to sustainable private transport. The installation of charging points outside community facilities shown in Community Project 3 will be supported.

7.9. Policy 9 - Parking Provision

7.9.1. All new dwellings shall ensure by design the provision for parking spaces in accordance with WDC Parking Standards (June 2018) and where applicable garages of an adequate length and width to accommodate the size of current private vehicles with suggested internal dimensions of at least 5.5m in length and 3.5m in width.

7.9.2. Car parking spaces should either be in grounds of the related property or in a nearby assigned parking area or garage block specifically assigned to the property.

7.9.3. Garages which are an integral part of residential buildings do not class as parking spaces within this policy.

7.10. Policy 10 - Use of Renewable Energy

7.10.1. Plans that include the recycling of grey water and captured rainwater and where possible integration of Sustainable Draining Systems (SuDS) will be supported.

7.10.2. Plans for renewable technology will be supported provided that proposals including solar panels and heat pumps are situated so as to minimise any harm to the appearance of buildings, heritage assets and the street scene.

7.10.3. New buildings should contribute to the achievement of sustainable developments in reducing the environmental impact through resource efficient designs and where appropriate locally sources building materials.

7.10.4. New or renovated buildings should also be energy efficient to accord with the objective of the NPPF to ensure that new building is sustainable and to reduce the effects of climate change

7.11. Policy 11 - Solar Power

7.11.1. Sites for ground mounted solar arrays will be supported providing:

1. The panels do not exceed 3m height from existing ground levels
2. The entire installation conforms to Policy 6.5
3. The surface below the panels is left 'green' and capable of restoration to agricultural /horticultural purposes      

7.12. Policy 12 - Flooding

7.12.1. Development should not increase flood risk. Planning applications for development within the NDPA must be accompanied by a site-specific flood risk assessment in line with the requirements of National Policy and Advise but may also be required on a site by site basis on locally available evidence.

7.12.2. All proposals must demonstrate that flood risk will not increase elsewhere and that proposed development is appropriately flood resilient and resistant. Information accompanying the application should demonstrate how any mitigating measures will be satisfactorily integrated into the design and layout of the development.

7.12.3. The use of Sustainable urban Draining Systems (SuDS) and permeable surfaces for the management of surface water run-off will be required unless demonstrated to be inappropriate.

7.12.4. All residential development should incorporate water efficiency measures to achieve the enhanced technical standard for water usage under the building regulations.