A vision for sustainable growth to the

NORTH OF KINSONNovember 2017

A vision for sustainable growth to the

NORTH OF KINSONNovember 2017

Contents

01 Introduction 102 Planning policy context 303 The site and its context 404 The site 705 Establishing a strong vision 1006 Design rationale 1107 Design responses 14

08 SANG concept 18

09 Strategic (concept) master plan 20

Land to the north of Kinson provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the significant future housing needs of Bournemouth by creating an attractive, vibrant and sustainable new neighbourhood that in time will become a fully integrated part of the existing community. Central to this is maximising the opportunities presented by the proximity to the high street and infrastructure network, the strong landscape structure of the site and the wider surroundings of the River Stour. These features combined with provision of an extensive area of public open space in the form of suitable alternative natural greenspace (SANG), will create a locally distinctive place to live.

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INTRODUCTION

The document outlines the proposed rationale and development potential of the site, setting out ideas for the landscape and master planning principles that will guide the form of the new neighbourhood. It explains how this well located and attractive site could deliver a sustainable new community based on sound place making principles.

Specifically it demonstrates:

• The planning policy context

• An analysis of the known constraints, with particular regard to the site and wider local and national designations

• An initial overview of the site context with regard to positive attributes and key opportunities

• How the master plan rationale has developed to inform the proposed structure of the new neighbourhood

• Concept proposals for a new strategic suitable alternative natural greenspace (SANG)

• How the landscape framework and setting would be an integral part of the new neighbourhood

This visioning document has been prepared on behalf of The Fairfield Partnership, freehold owners of the whole of the site at Kinson Manor Farm. It sets out a broad vision for how development north of Kinson could establish a sustainable and attractive new neighbourhood.

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Sketch of the Kinson Hub and Village Green

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PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT

Within his report on the Core Strategy the Inspector highlighted that given the constrained nature of the urban area, the possibility of releasing green belt land cannot be ruled out.

Based on the adopted Core Strategy the net annual housing requirement for Bournemouth for the whole plan period (2006 to 2026) is 730 dwellings per annum (dpa). Taking into account completions the residual annual housing requirement for the remaining period 2016 to 2026 equates to approximately 636 dwellings per annum (dpa). In the year 2015/16 there were 730 completions, of which only 29 (4%) were affordable dwellings. Of the completions approximately 89% were flats, 6% houses, 3% bungalows and the remaining 2% houses of multiple occupation.

The review of the Core Strategy is required to take into account the results of the relevant evidence base. The Eastern Dorset Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA), published in December 2015 sets an objectively assessed housing need (OAN) figure of 979 dpa for the period 2013 to 2033 (a 34% increase on the annual housing requirement within the adopted core strategy). The proposed national standardisation methodology published by the government in September 2017 includes a higher figure of 1,022 dpa. The SHMA also identifies a need for over 45% of the future homes to be 3 / 4 bedroom semi-detached / detached dwellings.

Aside from the requirement for housing within the Borough, while financial contributions have been collected from development for a number of years towards provision of SANG land in order to mitigate the impacts on the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area, very little SANG land has been provided to date, in part as a result of a lack of available land.

Land north of Kinson can contribute significantly towards addressing the above shortfalls and future housing requirements. Early engagement with Natural England and the Environment Agency has confirmed support in principle for the development of the site and associated SANG provision.

Bournemouth Borough Council adopted its Core Strategy (covering the plan period to 2026) in 2012. However, in response to concerns raised by the Inspector appointed by the Government to examine the plans soundness with respect to the future supply of housing, an early review of the appropriate number of new homes has required in 2016 and 2021. The adopted Core Strategy focuses new development within the urban area, primarily on sites within the town centre. All of the land to the north of Bournemouth, up to the boundaries with neighbouring authorities Borough of Poole and Christchurch & East Dorset is currently designated as green belt.

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Figure 1.1: Site location plan

Kinson is a former village, which was part of the great parish of Canford Magna until 1865, and became part of the borough of Bournemouth in 1931. Today it is a suburb of Bournemouth with little remains of the past. St Andrews church was substantially rebuilt at the end of the 19th century. Pelhams House built in 1793, now a community centre, and Gullivers Tavern

dating from the 18th century, are the main historic remnants of Kinson’s past within the high street and surrounding development. Immediate to the site is Kinson Manor Farmhouse a grade II listed building from circa 1700. There are also two cottages on Manor Farm Road and a few 19th century cottages scattered within the more modern development of Kinson.

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Figure 3.1: High Street and existing community facilities with 400m, 800m or 1,600m catchments

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THE SITE AND ITS CONTEXT

Establishing a clear understanding of the site and its context is a fundamental and integral part of the design process.

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Figure 3.1 highlights the location of existing key facilities in Kinson and their proximity to the site. The location of these facilities helps to identify where any complementary on-site facilities might be located and the focus of any key connections through the site.

Figures 3.2 and 3.3 highlight the existing bus network and footpath which will help to identify any key connections through the site.

Figure 3.4 (overleaf) highlights the key planning and environmental designations together with a number of other important considerations. The configuration of any development will have a strong regard to these designations.

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Figure 3.4: Environmental designations plan

THE SITE

The site is bounded by the River Stour to the north and Pelhams Park Leisure Centre and the existing urban area of Kinson to the south. The aerial photograph below shows the extent of the site boundary.

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There are numerous assets on the site that can be positively incorporated into a new neighbourhood. These include:

• Attractive River Stour corridor and valley setting

• Historic hedgerows along historic track and field boundaries

• Mature trees

• Listed buildings central to the site add to the local character

• Maturing boundary vegetation which can help assimilate the development into the landscape

• Existing network of public rights of way and local trails which run close to the site

• Walkable distance from community facilities and Kinson High Street

• Relatively unconstrained

View across the River Stour Valley towards Dudsbury Fort

View across Pelhams Park Leisure Centre pitches towards Kinson Manor Farm

Historic hedgerows and mature trees within the site Maturing boundary vegetation within the site

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A place that responds to and reflects on the surrounding landscape setting

A new neighbourhood, which supports the community with new high quality housing and land for a primary school

A place that protects and enhances the habitat and recreational activities forming part of a strong green infrastructure network, including strategic suitable alternative natural greenspace (SANG)

A place with clear and accessible links and strong connectivity

05 ESTABLISHING A STRONG VISION 06 DESIGN

RATIONALE

The vision for the land to the north of Kinson will be developed by reflecting on how high quality development can best be achieved. The design rationale and the master plan will utilise the principle of the four C’s, which considers Community, Connectivity, Climate and Character. These four broad core themes, which are explained further on the next page, will help to form the basis of a successful and fully integrated new neighbourhood.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY CLIMATE CHARACTER

• A place that is delivered through clear community engagement with long term ownership and stewardship

• Safe, attractive and accessible green spaces including the SANG, greenways and play areas that encourage social interaction and a sense of well-being

• Housing will support the existing shops and services at Kinson High Street and other local community facilities

• High quality homes with a mix of housing typologies and tenures including affordable housing to accommodate for changes in needs and lifestyle and help address historic under delivery of family housing and affordable housing in the borough

• Space to deliver land for a new school to support the existing and new community to provide important social infrastructure

• A comprehensive network of footpaths and cycleways that will link the green infrastructure and the development to the centre of Kinson and the wider Stour Valley trails

• A clear and well defined street network to create a walkable neighbourhood with safe and attractive routes

• Strong and convenient linkages to the high street, local community facilities and wider connections beyond

• Integration of new public transport with existing transport networks to create access to the wider urban area

• Improved biodiversity on the site through additional planting comprising native plant species (where appropriate) and new SANG land which responds to the river valley context

• Enhancing and integrating the attractive riverside corridor with a new strong landscape framework

• Sustainable urban drainage system designed in combination with green infrastructure

• Designing open space to accommodate natural water flows of the River Stour

• High performing sustainable buildings

• A landscape-led development, which responds to its location by the River Stour valley.

• A strong and generous green space with areas for biodiversity interest creating new riverside habitat, recreational areas, play areas and informal boundary treatments

• Distinctive greenways that draw the perimeter landscape structure into the development

• Careful design to respond to the listed buildings character and setting central to the new neighbourhood

• A development which responds to the distinctive topography and context of Dudsbury Fort scheduled monument

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DESIGN RESPONSES

Landscape-led approach

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1 Opportunity to enhance the biodiversity and landscape of the river valley and contribute to the objectives of the Stour Valley Project and SANG provision

Opportunity to provide a range of high quality recreational pursuits to complement the existing leisure and recreational facilities in the area and to help relieve the pressures on the local heathlands

Opportunity to contribute to the green infrastructure provision along the Stour Valley by providing a variety of high quality public open spaces and creating a strong sense of place

Protect and enhance the landscape buffer planting which currently helps to assimilate the site within the surrounding landscape

Utilise parts of the site for flood water attenuation and storage

Potential to divert/underground existing pylons

Contribute to and utilise existing community facilities

Land for a primary school to be located centrally to the development and adjacent to the principal movement network with easy access to open space to ensure integrated connections as part of a walkable neighbourhood

Promote and provide easy access to existing community facilities and services within Kinson high street and with new transport routes to link to wider town facilities

Development should maximise densities closest to the main routes to the high street

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Responding to site character

Retain and protect important landscape resources which positively contribute to the character of the site

Reflect on the natural setting of the river corridor

Respond to character and setting of adjoining listed buildings

Consider new development edge to ensure that it responds to the topography and context of the River Stour Valley and Dudsbury Fort scheduled monument

Positively respond to the relationship with the existing development edge and the site’s boundary with Pelham Park Leisure Centre

Connections and integration

Provide key vehicular connections with opportunities for public transport links

Maximise the opportunities to link with surrounding public rights of way and long distance trails with a network of footpaths and cycleways

Promote and enhance connectivity along the river and within the site to provide highly permeable links with the existing community

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SANG CONCEPT PLAN

The suitable alternative natural green space (SANG) proposed as part of the new neighbourhood will make a major contribution to the green infrastructure provision along the Stour Valley, providing approximately 14 ha of green space. In addition to this the land available includes potential for provision of a further 12 ha for additional SANG. Collectively or individually these areas provide a significant opportunity to create a coherent local green space, which is accessible to all and consistent with the long term aspirations for a Stour Valley country park.

In addition to contributing towards meeting requirements for SANG in the area the proposals enable delivery of some key elements of the Stour Valley project, which seeks to address Water Framework Directive targets in the Stour catchment.

The SANG land will provide an attractive and accessible environment with enhanced biodiversity values and a range of recreational uses. The initial comprehensive SANG concept layout, which has been subject to consultation with and agreed by representatives of Natural England and the Environment Agency, includes the following features:

• A network of footpath and cycleways with appropriate surface treatments to ensure all year access along sections of the routes with links into the new neighbourhood and existing community

• Bridge link to Millhams Mead Local Nature Reserve

• Groups of tree planting and small scale woodland areas to enhance the existing structure planting

• New ponds and wetland areas to provide interest for dog walkers and habitat value

• Mixture of fen or wet meadow and wildflower meadows to provide seasonal interest and habitat creation

• Potential for a link to Millham Mead Local Nature Reserve along the Stour Valley and to adjoining open spaces proposed as part of the new neighbourhood

• Designated fishing areas to manage community access to the river banks and provide a balance between different users

• Opportunities for interpretation boards and seating areas

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Figure 8.1: SANG concept plan (agreed with Natural England and Environmental Agency)

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R I V E R S T O U R V A L L E Y

The development of the site could deliver:

• Up to around 750 new family homes

• Land for a primary school should this be required to meet the needs of the development

• Integrated green infrastructure including play areas, sport pitches, green corridors, informal open space and attenuation areas

• A strong landscape framework of existing and proposed hedgerows, trees and woodland blocks

• An enhanced network of cycleways and footpaths connecting new and existing residents to the River Stour Valley corridor, wider rights of way and long distance trails

• Enhancement of the biodiversity and recreational values of the River Stour Valley through the provision of SANG land and other improvements identified within the Environment Agency’s Stour Valley restoration plan

• Diversion or undergrounding of the existing electricity pylons that cross the eastern part of the site (subject to details and costings).

The configuration of the concept master plan has been led by the design responses set out in chapter 7 which are important in helping to assimilate the new development into the wider landscape and integration with Kinson. To achieve this, the concept layout for the new neighbourhood considers a number of essential place making features. These include:

• Siting built development beyond the flood plain and River Stour corridor, maintaining an important green setting which positively responds to Dudsbury Hill Fort scheduled monument to the north

• Locating land for a primary school on the northern edge of the development with direct links to proposed open space areas and the spine road through the development

• Retention of existing vegetation of note as part of the landscape infrastructure

• A clear movement strategy with a principal connection through the new neighbourhood linking well with the existing community in Kinson

• Accessible network of pedestrian routes through the development to the existing community and the wider landscape setting

• Strategic greenways linking existing sports facilities and open space within Kinson with the proposed open space and SANG land 21

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Figure 9.1: Strategic (concept) master plan

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