Q-D1.1: Do you agree that this is an appropriate range of topics for a strategic design policy?
High quality design should be at the heart of new development in the SWLP, with well-designed places considering of a range of key factors, contributed to by the place and surrounding environment as a whole. This includes the built form, but also effective and valuable green infrastructure and landscaping, which should be particularly emphasised when considering sites to release from the Green Belt. The Vision Document, enclosed at Appendix 1, confirms quality design that is sustainable, beautiful and appropriate for Hatton will be a key driver for Hill Residential who take pride in the fact that they build homes to suit the needs of future residents. Hill Residential anticipate that they will collaborate with local designers, as well as a number of their existing trusted parties, to arrive at a quality of place for Hatton New Community. The design will be unique and diverse, and bring something new to the South Warwickshire landscape without resorting to a pastiche.
Issue D1: Strategic design principles Q-D1.1 Yes, the components listed (comprehensive development; attractiveness; sensitive to context; distinctiveness; connectedness; safety; environmental sustainability and adapting to climate change and; mix and amount of development – are considered to be an appropriate range of topics for a strategic design policy. The proposed content aligns with chapter 12 – achieving well-designed places of the NPPF as is currently worded. Proposed amendments to the NPPF currently under consultation strengthen the importance of good design.
These are detailed matters for consideration under the Part 2 Plan, rather than strategic matters for consideration through Part 1. In relation to strategic allocations, these matters can be considered on a site by site basis through strategic allocation policies.
These are detailed matters for consideration under the Part 2 Plan, rather than strategic matters for consideration through Part 1. In relation to strategic allocations, these matters can be considered on a site by site basis through strategic allocation policies.
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The JPC strongly endorses proposals to protect and enhance the historic and environmental quality of the town and the steps to be taken by the partnership to achieve that. This level of proposal, however, appears to JPC to be far too detailed and is an example of excessive scope/detail in the consultation. These are all issues that are being delegated to NPs and there needs to be some reference in the document to encouraging Neighbourhood Plans to undertake this activity and guidance as to appropriate approaches.
Q-D1.1 51. Any policy concerning design needs to be proportionate to the scale of the development proposed. It would be reasonable for the Local Plan to include a comprehensive strategic design policy for large scale proposals but such a policy would not be as effective for house extensions.
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Yes, the range of topics identified is appropriate for a strategic design policy. South Warwickshire has a large plan area, comprising large towns, a variety of villages of different size, hamlets and significant areas of countryside. It is, therefore, imperative that a design policy is flexible to recognise the different environments across the plan area, delivering high quality schemes.
Yes, the range of topics identified is appropriate for a strategic design policy. South Warwickshire has a large plan area, comprising large towns, a variety of villages of different size, hamlets and significant areas of countryside. It is, therefore, imperative that a design policy is flexible to recognise the different environments across the plan area, delivering high quality schemes.
Yes, the range of topics identified is appropriate for a strategic design policy. South Warwickshire has a large plan area, comprising large towns, a variety of villages of different size, hamlets and significant areas of countryside. It is, therefore, imperative that a design policy is flexible to recognise the different environments across the plan area, delivering high quality schemes.
Q-D1.1: Do you agree that this is an appropriate range of topics for a strategic design policy? 6.1 Design is not a strategic issue and should therefore be addressed within the respective Part 2 Plans. 6.2 The topics for a strategic design policy should be based upon those identified within Paragraph 130 of the NPPF. The principles set out are acceptable as worded, however further clarity should be made to provide greater detail of the requirements of each topic. Therefore, the principle of the topics are acceptable, however the detail associated with each topic needs to be considered and engaged upon further.
The Parish Council considers this proposal to be far too detailed and is an example of excessive scope/detail in the consultation. These are all issues that are being delegated to Neighbourhood Plans and there needs to be some reference in the document to encouraging Neighbourhood Plans to undertake this activity and guidance as to appropriate approaches.
P138 says: “A strategic design principles policy is expected to cover the following: • Comprehensive development - ensuring development is designed and delivered in a coordinated way, and avoiding piecemeal schemes. This is not in the NPPF but we support this. • Attractiveness – creating a pleasant environment to live and work. Wording from NPPF so supported. • Sensitive to context – responds to its surroundings. We propose that NPPF wording is used, as follows: “sympathetic to local character and history ...whilst not preventing or discouraging appropriate innovation or change (such as increased densities)” • Distinctiveness – builds upon the unique characteristics of its surroundings and/or creates a unique sense of place in itself. Wording from NPPF so supported. • Connectedness (also tackles aspects of ‘healthy’) - weaves into existing networks of different scales. This wording is not in the NPPF and is not clear. We suggest the wording in the existing Stratford Core Strategy should be followed, as follows: “Connected: Proposals will be well-integrated with existing built form, enhancing the network of streets, footpaths and green infrastructure across the site and the locality, and retaining existing rights of way. “ • Safety – ensures layout and orientation create spaces and overall environment that feels safe and secure to be in. Wording from NPPF so supported. • Environmental sustainability and adapting to climate change (links to policies in ‘A climate resilient and Net Zero Carbon South Warwickshire’ section) This is not in the NPPF but we support this. • Mix and amount of development (links to D3 below) - getting the right range of complimentary uses Similar to wording in NPPF, so supported. ‘Complimentary’ should be ‘complementary’
Q-D1.1: Design is not a strategic issue and should therefore be addressed within the respective Part 2 Plans. 6.2 The topics for a strategic design policy should be based upon those identified within Paragraph 130 of the NPPF. The principles set out are acceptable as worded, however further clarity should be made to provide greater detail of the requirements of each t opic. Therefore, the principle of the topics are acceptable, however the detail associated with each topic needs to be considered and engaged upon further.
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