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Ted Howles Planning Services Manager. Planning in Kennet. Planning in Kennet. How Planning Works Planning Services Charter Kennet Planning and Design Awards A plan led system Affordable housing policies The local development framework Devizes Town Centre. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Ted Howles Planning Services Manager
Planning in Kennet
Planning in Kennet
How Planning Works Planning Services
Charter Kennet Planning and
Design Awards A plan led system Affordable housing
policies The local development
framework Devizes Town Centre
How Planning Works A development team approach to all building proposals in Kennet. How to apply for planning permission and building
regs approval.
Sketch out some ideas of the building works you want to do.
Discuss these with a builder to make sure they are feasible.
Fill in the “Do I need to make a planning application?” form and send the information to us.
We aim to give you a free written reply within 10 working days.
Some building works or changes of use do not require planning permission.
We cannot give verbal advice because every case is different.
Planning Services CharterThe purpose of the charter is to set out clearly what the
planning service provides and the standards that users of the service can expect to receive.
Reply to all written communication, including
emails and faxes, within 10 working days Deal with all telephone calls within 24 hours Notify occupiers of premises most likely to be
affected by an application by letter Right to speak at the Regulatory Committee Send details of the final decision made,
including details of any conditions or reasons
for refusal.
Category 1: Design ProjectsDesign award for the Flint House, Collingbourne Ducis
Developer: Riverdale HomesBuilder: Brian Forester
Category 2: Conservation ProjectsConservation award for the Hallam Barn, Ogbourne St
GeorgeOwner: Mathew CopplestoneArchitect: Andrew Townsend
Category 2: Conservation ProjectsHighly commended: Kennet Nursery, Sixpenny Day Care,
MildenhallSite owner: The Ainslie family
Architect: Architects CWC
Category 3 : Sustainable development projectsUrchfont Community Shop and Post Office
Owner: Wadworths BreweryArchitect Mark Ellerby
Category 4; Written MaterialHighly commended:
West Lavington and Littleton Panel VDSOgbourne St Andrew, Maizey and Rockley VDS
A Plan Led System
Planning legislation since 1990 requires that planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
Local Plan Policies and Proposals
Examples of planning matters contained in the local plan that should be used to make planning
decisions
Landscape, countryside & habitat protection Sites allocated for housing, employment etc. Provision of affordable housing Highway safety, access and parking Design, appearance and layout Provision of recreation, education & community
facilities Conservation, listed buildings and archaeology. Noise, dust, smell and pollution risks.
Material Considerations In addition to local plan policies, councils are also required to take account of other factors that may influence the decision they make. These are called
“material considerations”. They can include the following:
Government guidance notes (PPG & PPS) Precedent (where the same situation
exists, the decision should be the same) Appeal decisions & court decisions The planning history of a site Planning gain
Affordable housing policiesa) national policy It is legitimate to seek
an element of affordable housing on suitable sites.
Need to meet the housing requirements of the whole community.
In rural areas every new market house should be matched with an affordable one
Affordable housing policiesb) where? Housing allocations On previously
developed land Re-use of vacant
buildings Sites in villages with
a range of facilities Rural exceptions
policy sites not otherwise allocated, also edge of village
Affordable housing policiesc) targets HC28: 2000-2011 1375 subsidised
affordable homes 200 low cost market
homes
Affordable housingd) allocated and urban sites +25 houses or +1
hectare +15 houses or +1/2
ha in Marlborough 30% subsidised
rented (RSL) 20% low cost market
(at or below lower quartile market value subject to affordability re average incomes)
Affordable housinge) rural sites HC32: equivalent
provision of general market and affordable homes (1:1) subject to evidence of local need
In accordance with Rural White Paper
RSL, village trust or similar
The Local Development Framework
Local plans replaced with local development documents - LDF
The LDF comprises several documents, known as Local Development Documents (LDD), each to be prepared separately.
Each LDD has 3 key stages:- issues and evidence base; options; and preferred option.
Consultation is required for each LDD at each of these three stages.
Devizes Town Centre Gillespies Study Slow decline in
retail offer New shops on
central car park? Housing and
multi-story parking on Station Road?
Any Questions?
Non-Planning Matters Objections based on moral, racial or religious
views. Local opposition. Would devalue property. Loss of private view. Breach of covenant. Boundary disputes. Matters covered by other laws eg building
regulations, alcohol licence. Proposed internal layout. Personal views about the character of applicant
Best Value Performance Indicators
2005/06
Use of Brownfield Major applications Minor applications Householder Quality Checklist
Q3 Target
76% 50% 67% 60% 86% 60% 86% 80% 100% 100%