March 2014 1. Local Plan Proposed Submission 2. Community Infrastructure Levy 3. West London Waste Plan Planning Policy Team ldf@hounslow.gov.uk
1. Local Plan - What is it? • Will replace UDP, BAAP, Employment DPD etc to become part of the “development plan” • Proposed Submission stage • “Final draft” for consultation • Representations on “soundness” and “legal compliance” before submission for examination. • Follows engagement on ‘Policy Options’ in June- July and the ‘Revised Site Allocations’ in October.
Local Plan - what does it include? Written to be used alongside the London Plan (including the Further Alterations to the London Plan) and National Planning Policy Framework when considering planning applications. The plan includes: - Spatial vision for the borough 2015 to 2030 - Spatial visions for the borough’s 10 districts - Policies: strategic and development management - 67 site allocations for housing and infrastructure - Infrastructure Delivery Schedule
The key diagram .
Key points • Increase rate of housing delivery, to total of 12,330. Clear strategy for where and when; • The regeneration of Hounslow and Brentford town centres to deliver new retail and leisure facilities etc; • New employment growth – at town centres, the established industrial areas and at the Great West Corridor – SOLDC. London Plan designation • Major transport infrastructure to improve public transport access to Great West Corridor; • Opposing further expansion of runway or terminal capacity at Heathrow Airport; • The redevelopment of Feltham Arenas as a sporting and recreation hub; • The restoration and enhancement of Boston Manor and Gunnersbury Park as major heritage and open space assets; and • The expansion of schools to accommodate the increase in pupil numbers • Future – AAP at the Great West Corridor and the Heathrow Opportunity Area
Brentford The approach for Brentford: • High levels of growth focussing on the Golden Mile section of the A4 Great West Road, Brentford town centre and the land south of the High Street, including a number of strategic site allocations; • Regeneration of Brentford town centre; • Promoting the Golden Mile and a strategic employment area; • Public transport improvements, including links to Southall and Willesden Junction via Old Oak Common; • Securing the regeneration of heritage assets.
Isleworth The approach for Isleworth: Maintaining and improving the • riverside village character through preserving and protecting the varied townscape; • There is little room for new development, so the established character will be safeguarded, with redevelopment focussed on strategic sites including Nazareth House, Europa House and John Bush House/Telephone Exchange; • Safeguarding Isleworth Ait and views to this important local nature reserve; and • Safeguarding Mogden Sewage Works and working with Thames Water to address and mitigate the environmental impacts.
Osterley and Spring Grove The approach for Osterley and Spring Grove: • Predominantly residential area - redevelopment of the allocated sites will be encouraged, including land southwest of Gillette Corner and 632- 652 London Road; • Promote Osterley House and Park as key heritage and green assets and protect views to Osterley Park and from within and across existing areas of Metropolitan Open Land; and • Public transport improvements, including links to Southall and Willesden Junction via Old Oak Common.
Consultation - How can you get involved? • All information and evidence is on the rebuilt website. • This includes Context and Character Study – comments on the design recommendations are invited • Presentations during March to the Area Forums and a the meeting of the Local Residents Associations • The consultation runs for six weeks – finishes Tuesday 22 April at 5pm. • Responses by posted to the Planning Policy Team or emailed to LDF@hounslow.gov.uk
What next? The Local Plan timetable: - Consultation closes 5pm Tuesday 22 April 2014. - Submission to Planning Inspectorate in June. - Examination in Autumn 2014. - Adoption by Borough Council in March 2015.
2. Community Infrastructure Levy Community Infrastructure Levy Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule • Consultation runs parallel to Local Plan consultation • First stage of public consultation on a ‘Hounslow CIL’, which will be a charge on new development in Hounslow to help fund new infrastructure. (In addition to the Mayor’s CIL). • A charge is proposed on: new residential development, supermarkets, superstores and retail warehousing, plus a nominal charge for all other uses. (Some exclusions for affordable housing and public services).
Community Infrastructure Levy • Simple, modest and economically viable when taken together with s106 requirements. Reviewable • S.106 requirements will be scaled back after April 2015. • Further consultation in early summer 2014, followed by examination of the Charging Schedule immediately after that for the Local Plan examination.
3. West London Waste Plan West London Waste Plan Proposed Submission • Consultation until Friday 11 April • Joint plan and project management with Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon and Richmond. • Details how the six borough’s London Plan waste ‘apportionments’ will be managed. • For Hounslow - allocates a site at Western International Market for waste management
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