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APPENDIX 1

Schedule of Saved Policies that are superseded by Core Strategy This schedule identifies policies in the adopted East Hampshire District Local Plan (Second Review) March 2006 which will be entirely replaced by policies in the adopted Core Strategy. Local Plan policies not identified in this schedule will continue in operation alongside the Core Strategy policies, until such time as they are replaced by new policy and/or guidance in subsequent Local Development Documents. EHDLP2 POLICY NO.

DESCRIPTION REPLACEMENT POLICIES

GS1 Sustainable Development CP1 Spatial strategy GS2 Location of Development CP1 Spatial strategy GS3 Protecting the Countryside CP17 Development in the countryside GS4

Making the Most of Existing Infrastructure, Services and Facilities

CP30 Infrastructure

C1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty CP18 Landscape C2 Nature Conservation Deleted C3 Nature Conservation CP19 Biodiversity C4 Nature Conservation CP19 Biodiversity C5 Local Landscape Features CP18 Landscape C7

Water Resources CP24 Water resources/ water quality

C8 Flood Protection Deleted C9 River Corridors CP18 Landscape C10 Protection of Agricultural Land Deleted C11 Gaps between Settlements CP21 Gaps between settlements HE1 Design CP27 Design T1 General Policy: Land Use and Transport CP29 Transport T6 Access for people with Impaired Mobility CP29 Transport T9 Highway Issues – New Development CP29 Transport T10 Highway Issues – New Development CP29 Transport T12 Parking Standards CP29 Transport E1 Conservation of Energy CP22 Sustainable construction P1 Unpleasant Emissions Deleted P2 Unpleasant Emissions Deleted P3 Noise Pollution Deleted P4 Noise Pollution Deleted P5 Light Pollution CP25 Pollution P6 Privacy and Daylight CP25 Pollution H2 Reserve Site Allocations CP14 Spatial strategy for housing H4 Creating a Mix of Housing Types, Sizes and

Tenures CP10 Housing tenure, type and mix

H5 Higher Densities of Residential Development

CP27 Design

H11 Affordable Housing within Settlement Policy Boundaries

CP11 Affordable housing on residential development sites

H12 Affordable Housing outside Settlement Policy Boundaries

CP12 Affordable housing for rural communities

H18 Accommodation for Gypsies CP13 Gypsies, Travellers & Travelling Showpeople

H19 Travelling Showpeople Deleted

TC1 Development in Town and Village Centres CP6 Town and village facilities and services

S1 Retail Allocations CP5 New retail provision and CSWB The new town centre

HC1 Protection of Existing Facilities and Services

CP14 Protection & provision of social infrastructure

U12 Reservoir CP24 Water resources/ water quality

R2 Protection of Open Space CP14 Protection of open space, sport & recreation & built facilities

R3 Public Open Space Requirements CP15 Provision of open space, sport & recreation & built facilities

APPENDIX 2

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DELIVERY PLAN Core Strategy Definition of Infrastructure INFRASTRUCTURE CATEGORY

INFRASTRUCTURE TYPES

RELEVANT CORE STRATEGY CHAPTERS

DELIVERED BY

Housing

Affordable housing Sustainable Communities, Natural and Built Environment,

Registered social landlords, private developers, landowners, HARAH, Rural Housing Enablers, HCC, gypsy reps, EHDC, Housing associations

Health

Acute care and general hospitals, mental hospitals, health centres/primary care trusts and ambulance services

Sustainable Communities NHS, Hampshire Primary Care trusts, HCC, third sector, private sector

Education

Further and higher education, secondary and primary education, nursery schools and skills training

Sustainable Communities HCC, private sector, third sector

Social Infrastructure

Social and community facilities, sports centres, open spaces, parks and play spaces

Sustainable Communities, Natural and Built Environment

HCC, faith groups, EHDC, private sector, Sport England, Fields in Trust

Flood Defences

Flood protection, resistance and resilience

Natural and Built Environment

Environment Agency, HCC, EHDC, private sector and individuals

Public Services

Waste management and disposal, libraries, cemeteries, emergency services, places of workshop, public toilets, water supply, waste water treatment etc.

Sustainable Communities, Natural and Built Environment

HCC, faith groups, EHDC, private sector, Water Companies

Transport

Road networks, cycling and walking infrastructure and rail network

Transport and Access Department of Transport, Highways Agency, HCC, Network Rail, rail companies, EHDC

Utility Services

Gas, electricity, telecommunications Natural and Built Environment, Infrastructure, implementation and monitoring

Utility companies, HCC, EHDC

Green Infrastructure

Open spaces, soft landscapes, green infrastructure features

Natural and Built Environment, Sustainable Communities

Natural England, Sport England, South Downs National Park, Environment Agency, EHDC, HCC, PUSH, private sector, CABE, neighbouring authorities

Glossary CIL – Community Infrastructure Levy Dev. Partner – Development Partner DIO – Defence Infrastructure Organisation DPD – Development Plan Document EA – Environment Agency EHDC – East Hampshire District Council GI – Green Infrastructure Hampshire PCT – Hampshire Primary Care Trust HARAH – Hampshire Alliance for Rural Affordable Housing HBC – Havant Borough Council HCC – Hampshire County Council LTP – Local Transport Plan MoD – Ministry of Defence NHS – National Health Service PUSH – Partnership for Urban South Hampshire PWCo – Portsmouth Water Company RP – Registered Providers SDNP – South Downs National Park Authority SPA – Special Protection Area SPD – Supplementary Plan Document 1 FE – 1 Form Entry (Schools)

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DELIVERY PLAN DISTRICT-WIDE Note: The District-wide infrastructure and delivery table sets out the key strategic requirements for the whole District. These requirements are therefore not duplicated in the individual infrastructure settlement tables that follow. The settlement tables highlight specific key infrastructure for that particular settlement only. The Infrastructure Settlement Tables consist of:

settlements in the South Downs National Park (Petersfield and Liss), the Whitehill Bordon Strategic Allocation, settlements falling in the North of the South Downs National Park area (Alton, Liphook, Four Marks/South Medstead and

Grayshott) and, settlements falling in the Southern Parishes (Horndean, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle).

The Infrastructure and Delivery Plan has adopted a categorisation for each infrastructure item to reflect its importance to the delivery of the Joint Core Strategy in terms of the level of risk it poses to the Joint Core Strategy (not shown for Whitehill Bordon). The categories used are:

Critical (C) - The identified infrastructure is critical, without which development cannot commence. Eg. transport/utility infrastructure. Necessary (N) – The identified infrastructure is necessary to support new development, but the precise timing and phasing is less critical and development can commence ahead of its provision. Eg. schools/primary health care. Preferred (P) – The delivery of the identified infrastructure is preferred in order to build sustainable communities. Timing and phasing is not critical over the plan period. Eg. libraries, green infrastructure, youth provision.

Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing

Progress (incl. how will it be delivered)

Housing

C Affordable housing EHDC, SDNP & RP

TBC (to be con-firmed)

EHDC, SDNP, RP’s, Developers (S106), HARAH

Ongoing Continuing through implementation of policy (Core Strategy, Allocations DPD, SPD).

Health N TBC TBC Education C TBC TBC Social Infrastructure

P Open Space Developers TBC Developer contributions/CIL and HCC and SDNP

Ongoing Identified in the Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study – East Hampshire.

P Shipwrights Way –

legal costs HCC 2010/11

£2.5k Local resources

Ongoing Identified in the Hampshire Community Infrastructure Study – 2010 Supplement. Countryside and Rights of Way Improvements.

Public Services

C Infrastructure to serve new developments

Developers, Water companies

TBC Developer contributions/CIL

Detail deter-mined at time of appli-cation

Developer funding before development takes place.

Transport

N Support Quality Bus Partnerships on inter urban bus routes

EHDC, HCC TBC LTP3 Implementa-tion Plan, S106, HCC District Statement

Ongoing District Statement and LTP Implementation Plan. Support community-driven transport solutions.

N Improve access at stations and to rail services for people with disabilities



N Speed limit changes with priority to reduce casualties.



N Provide access to services through community transport and neighbourhood car schemes.



N Traffic management measures to address rat-running

EHDC, HCC TBC LTP3 Implementa-tion Plan, S106, HCC District


Statement P Removal of

unnecessary signage EHDC, HCC TBC LTP3

Implementa-tion Plan, S106, HCC District Statement


N Maintain links from rural villages to Market towns to access services.

EHDC/HCC TBC Support community driven transport solutions.

N Improve community/passenger transport within and into the town.

HCC TBC LTP3 Implementa-ation Plan, HCC District Statements, S106

Ongoing Support community-driven transport solutions. Support for Quality Bus Partnerships. Delivery of local measures in District Statement and LTP Implementation Plan.

N Queen Elizabeth Country Park – car park

HCC 2010/11 £6.5k

Local resources

Ongoing Identified in the Hampshire Community Infrastructure Study – 2010 Supplement. Countryside and Rights of Way Improvements.

Utility Services

C Infrastructure to serve new developments

Utility companies, Developers



Developer funding before development takes place.


P TBC TBC Assessment of district green infrastructure outlined in the East Hampshire District Green Infrastructure Study, August 2011

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK PETERSFIELD Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing


Health

N To be confirmed (TBC)

TBC Ongoing discussions as part of the Petersfield Plan.

Education

C Site identified for primary school at reserve housing site at Causeway Farm or expansion to existing schools

HCC Children’s Services

£5.5m Developer contributions/ CIL

Ongoing Identified as part of reserve housing site in the Local Plan: Second Review.


N Requirement for an accessible and substantive community hall

Developers To be deter-mined by local consul-tation

Developer contributions/ CIL and HCC and SDNP

Ongoing Identified in the Local Plan: Second Review and as part of the development briefs for the reserve sites.

Flood Defences C The management of areas susceptible to flooding

Developers To be agreed with EA

Developer contributions/ CIL


Continued updating of the EHDC’s flood risk maps in line with revised EA flood maps. Planning applications seeking approval for development within flood affected areas must be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. The Environment Agency is carrying out detailed modelling work in Petersfield to update the EA flood maps.

Public Services C Improvement scheme for the existing waste water treatment.

Southern Water

TBC Southern Water

Installed by Sept. 2014

Further improvements may be necessary if flows increase as a result of proposed development.

Transport

P Develop pedestrian and cycle networks. Links to Shipwrights Way project.

HCC TBC LTP3 Implementa-tion Plan, HCC District Statements, S106

Ongoing Support community-driven transport solutions. Support for Quality Bus Partnerships. Delivery of local measures in District Statement and LTP Implementation Plan.

LISS Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing


Education

N Need to review education subject to new development


TBC Developer contributions/ CIL

TBC School place planning strategy.


P Cricket wickets and Junior football pitches

Developer TBC Developer contributions/ CIL and SDNP

Ongoing Identified in Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study – East Hampshire.


C New development may need to contribute to appropriate mitigation measures re. proximity to Wealden Heaths SPA

EHDC/ Developer

TBC Developer contributions/ CIL and local provision

Will be assessed through a Habitats Regulations Assessment.

WHITEHILL BORDON Note: Please refer to the updated project viability report (GVA Grimley, 2011) for the detailed breakdown of the costs, delivery and assumptions. Contingency not included. Expected development phase By 2019 - up to 1700 new dwelling units and associated infrastructure. By 2026 - up to 4000 new dwelling units and associated infrastructure. Delivery will commence by 2015 with an expected delivery of 300-350 dwellings per year. The delivery plan assumes that the Delivery Vehicle or Development Partner will be responsible for providing the key infrastructure. The Delivery Board (Whitehill Town Council, Whitehill Town Partnership, HCC, EHDC, HCA, MoD, DIO) and Landowners Group (the MoD, Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Hampshire County Council and East Hampshire District Council and other principal landowners) are currently considering procurement options, market testing around this. There will be more clarity on this by early 2012 when such decision will be made. An outline planning consent will be secured on the overall site and individual sites/parcels of land will be marketed in phases from 2014 onwards. Infrastructure Type

Project

Lead Provider

Cost millions

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing


Site Clearance & Enabling Works

Demolitions Delivery Vehicle/ Dev. Partner

14 Investment development partner

After 2014-15

Before the land transfer to the development partner and on individual sites for the demonstration projects.

Site Remediation MoD 5.21 MoD After 2015

As sites are made available for development.

Archaeology Delivery Vehicle/ Landowners Group

1.4 Landowners 2014-2015

Immediately after the vacation of the garrison for the entire land.

Unexploded Bombs MoD 0.75 Landowners Will be covered in the land transfer agreement under the standard MoD procedures.

Re-use of Existing Buildings

Delivery Vehicle/ Defence Infra-structure Organi-sation (DIO)

2 Investment development partner

As soon as vacated starting from 2014

Once the end user is identified the works will commence immediately. Fire Station retrofitting is due for the completion by summer 2012.

Bulk Earthworks Dev. Partner/Private Developer

1.6 Investment development partner

After 2015

Delivered in phases in accordance with the masterplan and subsequent to outline planning consent.

Sub total 24.96 Primary Infrastructure on site: creation of serviced sites - Transport and public realm

Dept of Trpt, Highways Agency, HCC, Network Rail, rail companies, EHDC, Private Sector

A325 Treatment HCC/Dev. Partner

6 Developer contributions/ CIL

By 2019 This will be a priority by 2019 once the alternative access/inner relief road is provided.

Bus Transport Interchanges: Hubs

HCC/Dev. Partner

1.2 Developer contributions/ CIL

By 2019 Linked with the phased delivery of the project and ahead of the major developments it will benefit both the new and existing residents. It will be delivered through a ring fenced contributions pot for the sustainable transport projects.

Primary Roadways – Inner Relief Road

HCC/Dev. Partner


By 2019 Works will start immediately after the vacation of the garrison to allow access to development plots, new town centre. The delivery ahead of the development will be required by the development partner.

Secondary Streets Private Developer

7.881 Private developer By 2019 Delivered by private developers to the specifications set by the Eco-town/highways authority with planning applications process in the future.

Temporary Access Roads

Dev. Partner/Private Developer

0.25 Private developer 2014-2026

Immediately after the vacation of the garrison to allow construction and service access for a minimum disruption to the existing network. As much existing roads will be used where possible, minimising the cost of this item.

Existing Retained Road Network Upgrades

HCC/ Dev. Partner


2014-2026

By HCC/Development Partner to meet development phases.

Bus Transport Network Stops

HCC/Dev. Partner


2015-2026

Same as above.

Green Loop/Green Grid

Dev. Partner/ Private Developer/ HCC


By 2026 Same as above.

Parking Dev. Partner/Private Developer


2015-2026

Private developer based on the site specific requirements and phased out to allow reduction in car use as public transport is provided.

Bridges Dev. Partner/Private Developer


Rail link Network Rail/ Community Rail/ Investment Partner

TBC Network Rail, Investment Partner

By 2019 The GRIP 3 stage study is currently underway and the final decision on its delivery is not yet ascertained. The investment required for this infrastructure is not included in the current viability work.

Cycle parking HCC/ Dev. Partner

0.15 Walking and cycling strategy is currently being commissioned. It will be accompanied by the implementation plan.

Bus subsidy HCC/Dev. Partner

20

Smarter Choices/ Travel Plan

Dev. Partner/Developers

3.5 Private Developer/ Developer contributions

2014-2036

Draft Framework Travel Plan prepared.

Sub total 57.91 Community Facilities/ Social Infrastructure

Health Primary Care Centre

NHS, Hampshire Primary Care trusts, HCC, third sector, private sector

4.1 Developer contributions/ CIL/NHS

Upgrading the existing facilities until 2016 and the new facility to be delivered by 2019-2021

NHS Hampshire is currently undertaking Health Needs Study and reconsidering the future provision at the Chase Hospital. The outcome of this consultation will be available in early 2012. We understand there is capacity currently within the existing facilities to expand for the first phase of the Eco-town. Plans will be developed in consultation with the NHS as future of health delivery is confirmed. With the proposed NHS reforms, a private sector health care facility option will also be considered and enabled through the sites reserved for mixed use near the town centre.

Education Early Years Facilities

Department for Children, Schools and Families, HCC, private sector, third sector, Education authority

2.86 Developer contributions/ CIL/Dept. of Education (DCSF)

Primary Schools 12.5

Secondary Schools 14.5 2020 Two sites are reserved for a new secondary school. Site ownership if with HCC and the MoD. The decision will be made by 2013 during the preparation of SPD or preparation of the outline planning application. The delivery will be by 2020.

Skills Centre/ Training

1

Leisure and Recreation

Private sector/ Community

13.5 Community Sports Hub is currently being investigated. A site is reserved for a sports hub. The existing playing pitches improvements and recreation facilities will be delivered with the housing developments contributions and based on the Whitehill Bordon Green Infrastructure Strategy and Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study (2011 update).

Miscellaneous Buildings and Facilities

11

Sub total 59.46 Open spaces/ Green Infrastructure

Natural England, Sport England, SDNP, Environ-ment Agency, EHDC, HCC, private sector, RPs

Delivery is guided by the management and maintenance, outline implementation strategy in the Green Infrastructure (GI) Strategy (July 2011) and Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study (2011 update). Detailed phased delivery targets are included in the GI report. Priority by 2014 will be to prepare management plans for the existing open spaces after the MoD vacation and to agree on interim management arrangements. SANG (Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space) provision will be made in advance of the developments coming forward.

Playing Fields and Club Houses

EHDC, Private developers

3.97

Neighbourhood Play Areas

EHDC, RPs 2.2

Local Parks EHDC 4

District Parks HCC 6.27

Ecology Mitigation Private developers

3

Allotments EHDC, PRPs

0.45

Sub total 19.89 Utility Services

Foul Water Drainage

MUSCo 3.37 Early demonstration project by 2015. Set up ESCo/ MUSCo by 2016.

Follow recommendations made in the Whitehill Bordon Energy Feasibility Study (July 2011). Energy Infrastructure & Services Delivery Study to set up either ESCo or MUSCo model for delivering utilities in the new development. A pilot project will be implemented through an early demonstration project.

Surface Water Drainage

MUSCo 1.62

Sustainable Drainage

MUSCo 2.4

Foul Water Sewerage Treatment

MUSCo/ Thames Water

4.6 Water authorities will provide.

Water Recycling from Sewerage

MUSCO/ Thames Water

1.5 Include links to the Water Cycle Study/Energy Feasibility Study.

Utilities MUSCo 8.1 Off Site Utilities

Reinforcement: Gas

Scotia Gas Network

3.5

Off Site Utilities Reinforcement: Potable Water

South East Water

4.35

Off Site Utilities Reinforcement: Electricity

Scottish and Southern

5

Sub total 34.44 Sub total B 171.70 Development of serviced sites – Housing

Residential – private

Private developers, landowners, Rural

292.6 By 2019 and 2026 as outlined

The project delivery boards will set up a SPV between EHDC, HCC, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Development Partner.

Housing Enablers, HCC

in phasing plan.

The basis if the SPV would be available before the competitive dialogue period beings in late 2013. The SPV agreement will include land equalisation agreements. After the outline planning consent is granted for the whole site, individual sites will be marketed to developers.

Residential – affordable

Registered social landlords, gypsy reps, EHDC, Housing associations

155.4

Employment Retail and Leisure


27.5

Employment: Offices


44.7

Eco-business park – employment


35.4

Sub total 555.60 Total cost in millions

752.26

NORTH OF THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK ALTON Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing


Health

N Health centre at Station Road

Hampshire PCT

TBC Hampshire PCT/NHS/ Local GPs

2017 onwards

Working group established.

Education

C Additional school places likely in view of level of housing proposed


£4.5m Developer contributions/ CIL

TBC Children’s Services undertaking School place planning assessment – ongoing. Expansion 1 FE (210 places at Wootey Infants and Junior Schools).


C Alton Sports Centre EHDC £12m EHDC plus others Developer contributions/ CIL

2014 onwards

Working group established. Progress will be delivered in conjunction with other development.

P Community centre EHDC TBC EHDC Ongoing Some capital investment made 2011 pending further consideration.

Public Services P Alton Library improvements (best use of space, stock and IT access).

Developer TBC Developer contributions/ CIL

Ongoing Identified by HCC.

Transport

P Regeneration and upgrading of Alton Station, including further improvements to accessibility.

Network Rail, South West Trains – HCC

TBC South West Trains, Network Rail, HCC, EHDC

Identified by the Alton Town Design Statement and Alton 2020 Vision.

C Butts Bridge Improvement


Ongoing May be the need for enabling development in the western part of the town.

Green Infrastructure P Allotments Developer with Town Council

TBC

LIPHOOK Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing


Health

N Need for larger premises for existing health provision

Hampshire PCT (or replace-ment)

TBC Hampshire PCT/NHS/ Local GPs

Ongoing Planning permission granted for new surgery (July 2010).

Education

C Need for greater educational provision

HCC £0.93m

Developer contributions/ CIL

Depends on house build timescales

Identified by Hampshire County Council. Expansion by one classroom at infant and two at junior.

N Refurbishment of Bohunt Centre Sports Facilities

HCC/ Schools (Schools subject to academy status)

TBC HCC/other organisations Developer contributions/ CIL

Subject to academy status

Subject to academy status.


P Improvements to the War Memorial recreation ground for children and young people



P Need for more football pitches



Public Services P Liphook Library improvements (best use of space, stock and IT access).



Transport P Improve walking and cycle access – link to Shipwrights Way project.

HCC Phase 1 £350k

Developer contributions

Funding for Phase 1 available – Alice Holt to Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Support community driven transport solutions.

P Improve parking in The Square and rail station

EHDC, Developers

TBC S106 Ongoing Continue allocations made in Local Plan.

Green Infrastructure C New development may need to contribute to appropriate mitigation measures re. proximity to Wealden Heaths SPA

EHDC/ Developer


Detail deter-mined at time of appli-cations


P Allotments Developer TBC Developer contributions/ CIL


FOUR MARKS/SOUTH MEDSTEAD Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing


Education

N Potential extension to Four Mark’s primary school

HCC £0.4m Developer contributions/ CIL

Ongoing Identified in School places plan. One class (30 places) expansion.

Transport

P Improved access over the railway bridge at Boyneswood Road

HCC TBC LTP3 Implementa-tion Plan, S106, District Statement


N Traffic management measures. Safety issues of people crossing A31, possible need for signal crossing.



GRAYSHOTT Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing



P Junior football pitches TBC Identified in the playing pitch strategy.

P Accessible Community Hall


Ongoing Identified in Built Facilities Study.

P New pavilion and playing pitch improvements at recreation ground


Ongoing Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study – East Hampshire.

Public Services P Grayshott Library improvements (best use of space, stock and IT access)



Transport N Traffic management measures – measure the impact following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel.



Green Infrastructure P Improved maintenance and signage to encourage use of footpaths, bridleway and cycle paths

TBC HCC Countryside Access Plan.

C New development may need to contribute to appropriate mitigation measures re. proximity to Wealden Heaths SPA

EHDC/ Developer




P Allotments Developer TBC Developer contributions/ CIL


SOUTHERN PARISHES HORNDEAN Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing


Health

N Health centre/surgery Doctors/ Private Business/ Developers to provide land

TBC Doctors and PCT or subsequent replacement

2011 onwards

As part of reserve housing site at Havant Road or as part of Gales Brewery development.


P Provision of youth facilities.

Developer/ HCC


Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study and emerging Horndean Parish Plan.

N Some Community provision as a result of redevelopment of Gales Brewery


2011 onwards

Final negotiations with developer and parish council, settlement of open space use contributions.

P Improvements to Merchistoun Hall

Trustees supported by EHDC, developers and others


Ongoing First phase improvements underway.

P Playing pitches Developer TBC Developer contributions/ CIL


Flood Defences C Management of surface water run off along White Dirt Lane, London Road, Lovedean


Ongoing SUDS to be delivered as part of any future development in this specific area.

Public Services P Horndean Library improvements (best use of space, stock and IT access)



C Wastewater treatment – Budds Farm investment scheme

Southern Water

TBC Southern Water

Invest-ment period to 2015

The scheme is to improve the standard to which wastewater is treated.

Green Infrastructure P Allotments Developer TBC Developer contributions/ CIL


N Havant Thicket Reservoir – sub-regionally critical site for GI and recreation (biodiversity and access aspects of the reservoir)

PUSH/HCCEHDC/ HBC/ PWCo

TBC External funding/CIL/ S106

2025/35 Identified in the PUSH Green Infrastructure Strategy. Delivery of the reservoir is currently proposed between 2025 and 2035. The planning application will not be submitted in the short term and existing preparatory work which has commenced is being brought to a holding position.

CLANFIELD Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing


Education

C Development of land at Green Lane, Clanfield, will need extension of Petersgate Infants School by one classroom

HCC £616,000

Developers contributions/ CIL

2011 onwards

Developers aware of the need for a contribution.


C Development of land at Green Lane, Clanfield, includes provision of a community/sports hall and open space

Developer


2011 onwards

Reserve housing site identified in the Local Plan. Local survey work for the Parish Plan identified need for community/sports hall. Committee resolution to grant planning permission subject to completion of S106 and details of new road layout by November 2011.

Flood Defences C Localised flooding along Green Lane, Clanfield, flood risk management including SUDS

Developer TBC Developer contributions/ CIL from appropriate development.

Public Services C Wastewater treatment – Budds Farm investment scheme

Southern Water

TBC Southern Water



Transport

N Traffic management measures – improvement to pedestrian crossing around Drift Road shops.

HCC TBC LTP3 Implementa-tion Plan, S106, District Statement

Ongoing District Statement and LTP Implementation Plan. Support community-driven transport solutions. Clanfield Parish Plan.

Green Infrastructure P Allotments Developer with Parish Council manage-ment



ROWLANDS CASTLE Infrastructure Category

Level of Risk

Project

Lead Provider

Cost

Funding source

Timing/ Phasing



P Renovation of the Parish Hall

Parish Council

TBC Parish Council plus others

Identified as an action in the Parish Plan.

P Improvements to pavilion

Parish Council

TBC Developer/ CIL/Grants

Ongoing Identified in Parish Plan/Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study.

Flood Defences C Localised flooding, flood risk management required including SUDS

Developer TBC Developer contributions/ CIL from appropriate development.

Public Services N Havant Thicket Winter Storage Reservoir

Portsmouth Water Company

TBC Portsmouth Water Company

2025/35 Delivery of the reservoir is currently proposed between 2025 and 2035. The planning application will not be submitted in the short term and existing preparatory work which has commenced is being brought to a holding position.

P Public toilets near the Green

Parish Council

TBC Parish Council plus others

Identified as an action in the Parish Plan.

C Wastewater treatment – Budds Farm investment scheme

Southern Water

TBC Southern Water



Transport P Improve walking and cycle access – link to Shipwrights Way project.

HCC TBC External funding

Route through Rowlands Castle still being research-ed

Support community driven transport solutions. Funding currently available for Phase 1 only Alice Holt to Queen Elizabeth Country Park, which does not

include the Phase which covers the Rowlands Castle area.

Green Infrastructure N Havant Thicket Reservoir – sub-regionally critical site for GI and recreation (biodiversity and access aspects of the reservoir)

PUSH/HCCEHDC/HBCPWC

TBC External funding/CIL/ S106

2025/35 Identified in the PUSH Green Infrastructure Strategy. Delivery of the reservoir is currently proposed between 2025 and 2035. The planning application will not be submitted in the short term and existing preparatory work which has commenced is being brought to a holding position.

P Havant Thicket Reservoir to Staunton Country Park – 3m wide multi- user all weather link track

PWC TBC PWC/HBC/ EHDC

Under review

Identified in the PUSH GI as a strategic sub-regional project. Under review.

APPENDIX 3 HOUSING LAND SUPPLY (AT APRIL 2011) Central Hampshire (South Downs National Park and North of South Downs National Park) Settlement No. of

comple-tions 2006/07 – 2010/11

Large sites with planning permis-sion* (at April 2011)

Large urban Poten-tial

Small urban Poten-tial**

No. of dwellings on new allocated sites

Local afford-able hous-ing need alloca-tions (Policy CP15)

Sub-Total 2006-2028

Whitehill Bordon Policy Area

Total 2006-2028

Central Hampshire (North of South Downs National Park) Alton 249 523*** 119 140 200 1231 1231 Liphook 223 372 11 48 25 679 679 Four Marks /South Medstead

226 85 64 25 400 400

Grayshott 34 0 21 25 80 80 Rest of Central Hampshire

112 12 10 143 100 377 377

Whitehill Bordon Policy Area

366 13 0 79 458 4000 4458

Sub-Total 1210 1005 140 495 200 175 3225 4000 7225 Central Hampshire (South Downs National Park) Petersfield 273 61**** 88 330 752 752 Liss 81 21 60 25 187 187 Rest of National Park

172 20 58 138 150 538 538

Sub-Total 526 102 58 286 330 175 1477 1477 Total 1736 1107 198 781 530 350 4702 4000 8702

* Allowance made for those large sites unlikely to come forward. ** Includes discount of 10% on small site commitments and 25% on small urban potential sites. *** Includes 150 dwellings on the former Lord Mayor Treloar Hospital site. **** Includes 14 dwellings on land north of Station Road, Petersfield.

South Hampshire (Southern Parishes) Settlement No. of

comple-tions 2006/07 – 2010/11

Large sites with planning permis-sion* (at April 2011)

Large site commit-ments**

Large urban potential

Small urban Poten-tial***

No. of dwellings on new allocated sites

Local affordable housing need allocations(Policy CP15)

Total 2006- 2028

Horndean 137 35 305**** 73 86 200 836 Clanfield 54 0 275 0 26 25 380 Rowlands Castle

17 47 0 0 18 25 107

Total 208 82 580 73 130 200 50 1323

* Allowance made for those large sites unlikely to come forward. ** Reserve sites from the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Second Review released by the Council to

maintain the five year land supply. *** Includes discount of 10% on small site commitments and 25% on small urban potential sites. ****Includes housing figure for Keydell Nursery site.

APPENDIX 4 EMPLOYMENT LAND SUPPLY (APRIL 2011)

Central Hampshire (South Downs National Park and North of South Downs National Park) Note: all figures are square metres of floorspace

a. Employment provision completions 2006/7 – 2010/11

b. Commitments (sites with planning permission and local plan allocated sites without pp - April 2011)

Existing provision 2006 - 2026 (a + b)

Additional provision to be made to 2026

B1 Offices 3,984 12,087 16,071 B2 Manufacturing 1,285 840 2,125 B8 Warehousing 10,341 1,633 11,974 Mixed 32,955 18,756 57,711 21,000 Total 48,565 33,316 81,881 21,000

South Hampshire (Southern Parishes) Note: all figures are square metres of floorspace

South Hampshire requirement 2006 - 2026

Employment provision completions 2006/7 – 2010/11

Commitments (sites with planning permission and allocated sites without pp – April 2011)

Remaining provision to be found

B1 Offices 4,000 -453 - 482 3,065 B2 Manufacturing

1,000 0 0 1,000

B8 Warehousing 500 -3656 0 0 Total 5,500 -4,109 -482 4,065

APPENDIX 5 MONITORING TABLE

Policy No

Policy Heading

Target Indicator Indicator type

Source

CP1 Spatial strategy

To focus most of new development in the market towns and local service centres.

Proportion of new housing completions in the main settlements. Proportion of new retail floorspace in the main settlements. Proportion of new employment floorspace in the main settlements.

Local Hampshire County Council (HCC) monitoring. East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) Retail and industrial surveys.

CP2 New employment provision

4ha Alton, 2ha Petersfield, 1.5ha Horndean.

Employment floorspace completions: BD1, BD2, BD3.

National HCC monitoring.

CP3 Existing employment land

Retain viable employment land.

Employment land lost.

Local HCC monitoring. Planning applications.

CP4 Rural economy and enterprise

Maintain and enhance rural enterprise.

Change in the number of rural businesses. New industrial/ business floorspace in rural areas.

Local HCC monitoring.

CP5 New retail provision

Provide for retail need.

BD4 amount of completed retail, office and leisure development in town and village centres.


CP6 Town and village facilities and services

Maintain and enhance the vitality and viability of town and village centres.

BD4 amount of completed retail, office and leisure development in town and village centres. Same split by centre. Vacancy rate of shops by settlement.

National/ Local

HCC monitoring. EHDC retail surveys.

CP7 Tourism Retention, improvement and provision of tourism facilities.

Change in the number of tourist facilities, pubs, hotel beds, etc

Local HCC monitoring. Planning applications.

Policy No

Policy Heading


Source

CP8 Spatial strategy for housing

To meet housing requirements.

Number of housing completions H1, H2(a), H2(b), H2(c), H2(d) H3


CP9

Affordable housing sites to meet local housing need

Provide for affordable housing need.

H5 Number of affordable home completions on residential development sites. Number of households on the Housing Register.

National/ Local

HCC monitoring. Planning applications.

CP10 Housing tenure, type and mix

Ensuring housing helps to create sustainable settlements.

H6 building for life assessments.

National/ Local

Planning applications, EHDC assessment.

CP11 Affordable housing on residential development sites


H5 Number of affordable home completions on residential development sites. Number of households on the Housing Register.

National/ Local

Planning applications.

CP12 Affordable housing for rural communities


H5 number of affordable homes completed outside settlement policy boundaries. Number of households on the Housing Register.

National/ Local


CP13 Gypsies, travellers and travelling showpeople

Provide additional provision for gypsies and showpeople as required.

H4 Number of gypsy and traveller sites permitted.

National/ Local


CP14

Protection and provision of social infrastructure

Protect existing facilities. Provide additional social infrastructure as required.

Number of facilities lost. Number of new facilities provided.

Local Planning applications.

CP15

Protection of open space,

Protect existing open space,

Number of facilities and open spaces lost.


Policy No

Policy Heading


Source

sport and recreation and built facilities

sports and recreation and built facilities.

CP16 Provision of open space, sport and recreation and built facilities

Provide additional open space, sports and recreation and built facilities as required.

Number of new facilities provided.


CP17 Development in the countryside

Protecting and enhancing rural character.

Proportion of development on previously developed Land. Number of rural buildings with a change of use.

Local EHDC monitoring HCC monitoring.

CP18 Landscape Protect and enhance landscape.

Number of new Town and Village Design Statements.

Local EHDC monitoring.

CP19 Biodiversity Protect and enhance biodiversity.

E2 Changes of biodiversity importance. SSSI (Sites of Special Scientific Interest) condition.

National/ Local

Planning applications. HBIC monitoring. Natural England monitoring.

CP20 Internationally designated sites

Protect internationally designated sites.

Number of houses permitted within 400 metres of Special Protection Area.

Local Appropriate Assessment for planning applications. Natural England/EHDC monitoring.

CP21 Gaps between settlements

Maintain the integrity of the local gaps.

Amount of development permitted in each gap.

Local EHDC monitoring.

CP22 Sustainable construction

Ensure development is sustainable and adapts to climate change.

E3 Renewable energy generation by installed capacity. Proportion of development at each level of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH).

National/ Local

EHDC monitoring, planning applications

Policy No

Policy Heading


Source

Proportion of development at each BREEAM level.

CP23 Flood risk Ensure development is in line with the National Planning Policy Framework and East Hampshire Strategic Flood Risk Assessment.

E1 number of permissions granted contrary to Environment Agency (EA) advice.

National EA monitoring.

CP24 Water resources/ water quality

Protect the quality and use of water in the District.

E1 number of permissions granted contrary to EA advice. Meeting Water Framework Directive objectives. Proportion of development at each level of the CfSHs.

National/local EA monitoring. EHDC monitoring, planning applications.

CP25 Pollution Minimise impacts of pollution.

Locations failing to meet air quality standards.

Local Environmental Health.

CP26 Green infrastructure

Safeguard existing and identify additional Green Infrastructure.

Amount of new Green Infrastructure.


CP27 Design Ensure good design.

Number of new Town and Village Design Statements.

Local EHDC survey.

CP28 Historic Environment

Ensure protection of historic environment.

Number of conservation area appraisals adopted. Number of listed buildings at risk.

Local EHDC conservation and heritage section.

CP29 Transport Promotion of sustainable transport.

Number and type of schemes provided using transport contributions. Number of travel plans prepared. Access to facilities.

Local HCC monitoring. HCC access to facilities mapping.

Policy No

Policy Heading


Source

CP30 Infrastructure Ensure provision of infrastructure.

Progress of Infrastructure and Delivery Plan.

Local EHDC Planning Policy team.

APPENDIX 6

PLACE SHAPING

1. The spatial strategy reflects the general issues and challenges facing the district and the resulting overall vision for the period up to 2026.

2. This appendix outlines the specific, place shaping policies for the market towns, large local

service centres and the small local service centres identified in the settlement hierarchy (see chapter 4). The preferred approaches to development in the more rural villages and in the countryside are also outlined.

Summary of the strategy and future role of Petersfield

The Future Role of Petersfield

3. Petersfield lies within the South Downs National Park and is one of the most sustainable

settlements in East Hampshire. The market town is one of the principal settlements within the district’s settlement hierarchy (see chapter 4) and a centre for a good range of employment, shops, services and facilities. It also has excellent access to road and rail networks. The town is distinguished by its historic character and the quality of the surrounding natural environment.

4. It needs to develop its role further as a local hub providing commercial and community uses for town residents and nearby rural villages and hamlets whilst respecting its role within the South Downs National Park and the need to direct development towards meeting National Park purposes. This may include a redevelopment of the Station and its immediate surrounds as a gateway to Petersfield and the provision f additional services at the Station which support this objective.

5. In preparing the Petersfield Town Design Statement (2010), and in consultation with the

community through various surveys and events, the Petersfield Town Partnership (Petersfield Tomorrow) developed a vision for the town, to assist the development and implementation of policies and projects in the town:

Petersfield will be a safe, prosperous, attractive and well-designed town, enhanced by the quality of its built and natural environment.

The heritage of the town will be respected and all future developments will be sympathetic to its character and its setting within the South Downs National Park.

Sustainable solutions will be developed and encouraged and new measures sought to save energy, reduce carbon emissions and respect the existing character of the town.

The whole community will be involved in the town’s future through debate, discussion and consultation on development policies and proposals.

6. Further work with the local community has used this as the starting point for beginning to look

at how the town’s role may change in the future. 7. The Petersfield Society has also set out a vision for the town:

The vision for Petersfield is to ensure that policies respect its heritage, its historic core and its special character. Such policies will be sympathetic to its landscape setting, particularly its green links and views to and from the surrounding countryside. Its role as a Market Town at the heart of the South Downs and as a hub for local services will be enhanced and protected within the constraints set by the National Park.

8. The Petersfield Tomorrow group is looking at how to enhance the image and environment of Petersfield for visitors. Its research has shown that the town suffers from a lack of a distinct identity with no consistent theme or message being projected. The key characteristics that the group is looking to reflect include the historic character of the town, the high standard of food and retail opportunities and that it is surrounded by great and accessible countryside. It is also looking to make the town much more pedestrian and cycle friendly for residents and visitors.

Environment

9. Petersfield lies within the Western Weald and nestles discretely within the landscape of the

upper Rother valley. Green infrastructure is vital to Petersfield and its setting in the Park and it is essential that it is maintained, managed and enhanced (see Policy CP26). The town is mainly well screened from the surrounding hills by its low-lying form and its established trees and landscaping. At the heart of the South Downs, its special character should be recognised by ensuring that views from the hangers and chalk scarps and views out to these rural ridgelines are maintained and enhanced. The green fingers and streams reaching into the centre, however small, are a distinct feature of the town and should be conserved and enhanced for their contribution to the overall setting and visual appearance of the town. Other green spaces within the town will also be maintained and enhanced.

10. Petersfield forms the main hub for this part of the South Downs National Park, however, all

future developments will need to keep the scale, enhance the character and ambience of the town and its setting within the National Park. Some larger developments, particularly residential, have eroded the town’s character by adopting uniform and uninspiring designs. The town’s built environment should be respected by applying the design guidance of the Petersfield Town Design Statement (2010). Protecting and enhancing the historic character of the town centre while creating pedestrian friendly and cycle friendly streets are a priority.

11. Another major challenge for the future will be to retain the nature of the landscape while

guiding the changing role of the town. There may well be pressure for Petersfield to take on more of a tourism role, to help open up the South Downs National Park to visitors and those seeking the benefits of the attractive nature of the surrounding countryside. Balancing these considerations against the everyday needs and demands of the community will be challenging. There is a need to retain the town’s setting and relationship of the town’s heath to the countryside of the National Park, maintaining a visual and wildlife ‘green’ link corridor into the town.

12. To the north there is an important local gap between Petersfield and the village of Steep. The

Hangers Way, a long distance footpath, Harrow Lane and Bell Hill pass through the gap across the A3(T) to the eastern part of Steep. Views are obtained from Steep across the cutting for the A3(T) and towards the northern edge of Petersfield.

13. The Petersfield/Sheet gap separates the northern edge of Petersfield from the village of Sheet.

This village has its own green and character. Sheet has to some extent merged with parts of Petersfield on its southern boundary, although the old A3 does provide a well defined psychological boundary.

Housing

14. There were 273 dwellings (net) built in Petersfield between April 2006 and March 2011. As at

April 2011 there were commitments for a further 149 dwellings1 with permission to be built or on sites identified within the built-up area. Around a further 330 dwellings are proposed for the period up to March 2028 (see Policy CP8 and Appendix 4). It will be for the Petersfield

1 Includes 12 dwellings on land north of Station Road.

Neighbourhood Plan, or if a neighbourhood plan does not progress for the South Downs National Park Allocations DPD, to allocate the necessary sites for housing taking into account the need to ensure that any impact on the landscape is minimised and mitigated. It is anticipated that the provision of a Petersfield neighbourhood Plan will be a priority.

15. An allocation of 330 dwellings will provide for a total at least 750 dwellings being built within Petersfield over the plan period of 2006-28, taking into account the past completions and existing commitments. While general housing targets are not set down for National Parks (DEFRA 2010 Circular) it is considered beneficial to set out a level of new housing development that is considered appropriate for Petersfield in the context of its significance within the National Park. The focus of the new housing development will be to maximise opportunities for local people to access affordable homes in the local area. Any market housing should maximise opportunities for providing smaller dwellings to help rebalance the housing mix and for housing suited to the retired and elderly.

Employment 16. The town plays a significant role both now and in the future to provide local employment

opportunities. In terms of employment, it will be necessary to safeguard and/or encourage the re-use of existing employment sites that are well located and suited to employment use. This will be particularly important in the main industrial area based around Bedford Road, where the Council and National Park Authority will encourage the improvement of the environment and the regeneration of employment sites. There is a significant level of commuting away from Petersfield which reflects the current shortage of local employment opportunities and is an area that will need to be addressed in future.

17. The loss of some employment sites that are of poorer quality or poorly located may be

appropriate. However, alternative uses on employment land should only be considered where fully justified.

18. The Employment Needs Study2 recommended that the existing Local Plan employment

allocation at Buckmore Farm (2.1 hectares) should be carried forward into the local development framework.

19. The provision of two hectares of additional employment land will promote choice and flexibility

to maintain the economic role of Petersfield (see Policy CP2). The Employment Needs Study recognised that there was likely to be an increased demand for small enterprise centres, as there are few such facilities in the district. The suggestion is that such centres should be developed from well located, existing employment sites.

20. Petersfield lies within the National Park. Any additional employment land will need to be

designed to minimise and mitigate the visual impact upon the National Park, and support the National Park’s duty of fostering economic and social well-being of communities within the National Park.

21. The designation of the National Park may well increase the demand for tourist facilities within

the town of Petersfield and offers the opportunity to develop tourism in a sustainable manner to the benefit of the town and National Park. The town forms the main hub in this part of the National Park and has good rail and road links, however, the development of tourism facilities should complement the existing mix of uses within the town, and provide complementary facilities usable by the local population, and be easily accessible by sustainable transport modes.

2 Employment floorspace needs study 2008

Retailing 22. The range of shops in Petersfield means that the town has an important part to play in meeting

the shopping needs of those who live, work in and visit the town as well as residents from nearby rural villages and hamlets. The retail study3 recommended that Petersfield should be maintained and enhanced as a ‘Town Centre’ (see Policy CP6). It should continue to function, as a main shopping centre and a main destination for leisure, entertainment and cultural activity in the National Park.

23. The retail study found that Petersfield has a reasonable range of shops. It also identified a

need in Petersfield for another 6,600 square metres of retail floorspace by 2016, made up of 900 square metres gross convenience, 3,800 square metres comparison shopping (shoes, clothes etc) and 1,900 square metres of other commercial use.

24. The retail study went on to note that if major new retail development takes place in Whitehill

Bordon then the need to increase the space allocated to shops in Petersfield may reduce slightly.

25. In view of the historic quality of the town centre, it is likely that only a relatively small proportion

of the potential additional comparison floorspace, based on the anticipated expenditure available, will be realised. If land can be assembled, opportunities will be supported that bring forward additional retail floorspace within the environmental constraints of the historic centre, whilst respecting its role within the South Downs National Park.

Transport 26. In Central Hampshire, Petersfield has the lowest proportion of residents living and working

locally, at 45.1%. The town also experiences a high degree of commuting in from the surrounding area and South Hampshire. Of the 55% of the town’s resident population that commutes out, 12.9% travel by train, which reflects the good rail connections to London and the south coast. Bus usage is low for travelling to work locally but levels of walking and cycling are high. Around 10% of the working population works from home, which is the highest figure for towns in Central Hampshire.

27. The Hampshire Local Transport Plan4 identifies Petersfield as having an essential role as a

service centre for its rural hinterland. However, The Public Realm Group within Petersfield Tomorrow is now in the process of updating the Transport Plan for Petersfield by addressing the key objectives for the town.

The town is seen as having the potential for measures that improve travel choice and reduce

dependency on the car. There is potential to improve the quality of bus services and develop walking and cycling networks. The Transport Plan sets out a long-term transport strategy for the main towns and villages within the Central Hampshire area. The key elements of the strategy for Petersfield are: support for community-driven transport solutions and Quality Bus Partnerships; encourage well signed and suitably located parking, including at the railway station; work to enhance environmental and streetscape quality where affordable; meet the needs of those with mobility difficulties through accessible bus services, and

community transport; develop walking and cycling routes;

3 East Hampshire Town Centres, Retail and Leisure Study 2007 4 Hampshire Local Transport Plan 2011-2031 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/transport/local-transport-plan.htm

improve access at stations and to rail services for people with disabilities; reduce sign clutter of all kinds.

28. The key transport issues identified in Petersfield include the poor public transport in the

evenings and weekends and no disabled bus access; the lack of safe pedestrian and cycle friendly street design, particularly near schools, and the lack of adequate car parking at the railway station. With this in mind the Petersfield Tomorrow Project has the following transport objectives:

(a) Improve access, vitality and viability of the town centre. (b) Make the town substantially more pedestrian friendly and cycle friendly so to encourage

free movement of pedestrians and better access for cyclists for shopping, social and commercial activities and therein benefit the overall town economy and quality of life.

(c) Encourage ease of cycle movement on the town’s commercial, residential and school (route) street network.

(d) Improve transport modes within the town, bus rail transfer and cycling facilities. (e) Improve access to the South Downs National Park from the Town Station. (f) Create greater car parking provision for the town station, including cycle storage provision

to address likely national park visitor demand. (g) Improve (provide effective) car parking management in the town centre and within

residential streets, while also improving access in the town centre for blue badge holders. 29. Development in Petersfield will need to contribute to promoting these improvements. Community facilities 30. The Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study (2008) shows that there is sufficient supply of

open space, except for children’s play. However, because Petersfield serves a much wider area than the town itself, this can lead to pressure on parks, sport and recreation grounds at peak times. Although the overall supply of playing pitches is adequate for football, cricket and rugby union, there are not enough hockey pitches on a Saturday afternoon. Projections suggest that there will be a need for more senior and junior football pitches in future.

31. Petersfield will continue to provide facilities for not just the town but also the nearby villages

and hamlets. There are rural access issues for people who live outside the town as they are often reliant on cars to reach Petersfield. This needs to be taken into consideration when considering the quantity and the quality of provision for the future. Penns Place is well located to become a strategic hub within the district to provide sports facilities. There is also a real opportunity to develop this as a ‘flagship’ site with the aim of achieving the nationally recognised ‘green flag’ award for the open space.

32. In general there is a need for investment in open space and many sites are in need of

improvements. This is particularly the case for provision for children and young people, where significant investment is required for all age groups. In addition, there are important areas of natural greenspace near to the town, for example Queen Elizabeth Country Park, that can provide for a range of different needs and demands including footpaths, cycleways and bridlepaths.

33. Issues around education will need to be considered in more detail as Petersfield addresses its

future role. Currently provision is made for a primary school and this situation will need to be carefully monitored. In addition, a need has also been identified for an accessible community hall.

Summary of the strategy and future role of Liss The Future Role of Liss

34. Liss has a reasonable range of services and facilities for a centre of its size (the parish population is over 6000) given its proximity to Petersfield (four miles to the south). It is identified as a small local service centre in the district’s settlement hierarchy (see chapter 4). As such it is important to maintain and enhance the local centre so that it continues to provide a range of facilities and services that are accessible by transport links thereby ensuring the village remains vibrant and busy. At the same time it is important to respect its role within the South Downs National Park and the need to direct development towards meeting National Park purposes. Environment

35. Any new development needs to take account of its location within the South Downs National Park and ensure that Liss and its associated villages and hamlets retain the characteristics of a ‘hidden’ village. Green infrastructure is vital to Liss and its setting in the Park and it is essential that it is maintained, managed and enhanced (see Policy CP26). Part of this will be to consider the impact of development in views from the hangers and chalk scarps and conserve views out to these rural ridgelines. The Liss Village Design Statement reiterates this and states that ‘it is vitally important that Liss and its associated settlements (West Liss, Liss Forest, Rake and Hillbrow) should retain the characteristic of a hidden village.’ The Liss Parish Landscape Character Assessment emphasises the need to protect the village from development that would make it more prominent in the landscape. It adds: ‘in particular ensure any development above the 75 metre contour in the built environment does not impinge on the wider landscape and is hidden within the tree cover. Ensure that any development along Andlers Ash Road is low rise and contained below the 65 metre contour.’

36. It is imperative that the impact of development on the natural environment is minimised. Any

new development will need to take account of this setting and the impact that it may have through the quality of its design. Additionally the VDS recognises the importance of open spaces and green corridors to contribute to the rural feel of the village.

37. The River Rother and the local Nature Reserve along its banks alongside the Riverside

Railway Walk should be protected from the impact of development. 38. A priority is also to protect and enhance the centre’s historic character. 39. There is an existing local gap between Liss and Liss Forest that will continue to be protected to

enable the villages to keep their separate identities (see Policy CP21).

40. Further development on the wooded hillside to the east of the village would be seen from a wide area and in the past it has been possible to resist development on these grounds. The south-eastern edge of Liss lies within about 400 metres of the northern edge of Hill Brow. However, there is some further development along Hill Brow Road between the two settlements. It is regarded as appropriate to designate a gap to maintain the separate identity of Liss and Hill Brow in the vicinity of Hill Brow Road.

41. Parts of the Wealden Heaths SPA are close to the northern edge of Liss Forest.

Housing 42. Between April 2006 and March 2011 81 dwellings have been built in Liss. A further 81

dwellings are committed to be built on existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up area (see Policy CP14).

43. No new greenfield housing allocations are proposed for open market housing, but affordable

housing provision is proposed through the allocation of sites to meet an identified local affordable housing need (25 dwellings) (see Policy CP9). Provision for affordable housing will also be made on the existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up area and through any residential development (windfall) sites which come forward within the settlement policy boundary (see Policy CP11).

44. Any new housing that is proposed to be located within 400m of the boundary of the Wealden

Heaths SPA will be required to undertake a Habitats Regulations Assessment (see Policy CP20).

Employment 45. There is a limited range of employment sites available in Liss so it is important to safeguard

these remaining sites, as well as to encourage the re-use of existing sites which are well located and suited to employment use. It is accepted that the loss of some sites, which are of poorer quality or poorly located may be necessary. However, alternative uses on employment land should only be considered where fully justified (see Policy CP3). The presence of the mainline railway station offers the opportunity to develop tourism in a sustainable manner to the benefit of the village and National Park.

Retailing 46. Concerns have been raised about the decline in the number of shops in the village over the

last three decades and the need to address this issue. Most shops are on the eastern side of the level crossing in Liss and there are very limited facilities remaining in Liss Forest. It will be crucial to try to meet the challenges created by this trend to ensure that Liss remains a vibrant and busy village.

47. The retail study5 recommended that the status of Liss as a local centre should be maintained

to ensure it provides basic food and grocery shopping, supported by a limited choice and range of comparison shopping and a range of non-retail services and community uses (see PolicCP6). It noted there was a limited range of comparison shopping for a centre of its size. Careful consideration will need to be given to the approach to small scale (infill) development opportunities, or change of use proposals, in the village centre, particularly within the conservation area.

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Transport 48. The village is relatively close to the A3(T). It has good transport links to London. The mainline

railway station is on the main London to Portsmouth line. There is a very limited bus service from Liss to larger towns and villages, for example the bus service to Whitehill Bordon currently provides two services one day per week. The Hampshire Local Transport Plan6 sees the village as having an essential role as a service centre for its rural hinterland. It sets out a long-

5 East Hampshire Town Centres, Retail and Leisure Study, 2007 6 Hampshire Local Transport Plan 2011-2031 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/transport/local-transport-plan.htm

term transport strategy for such towns and villages within the Central Hampshire area. The key elements of the strategy for Liss are: support for community-driven transport solutions and Quality Bus Partnerships; encourage well signed and suitably located parking, including at the railway station; work to enhance environmental and streetscape quality where affordable; meet the needs of those with mobility difficulties through accessible bus services, and

community transport; develop walking and cycling routes; improve access at stations and to rail services for people with disabilities; reduce sign clutter.

49. There is a need to enhance the role of the village as a sustainable transport hub within the

National Park. Transport links need to be maintained and enhanced to provide access to services not available locally. Other key transport issues identified in Liss include the lack of safe pedestrian and cycle links and the routing of large lorries through the village. Development in Liss will need to contribute to promoting these improvements.

Community facilities 50. Further provision of open space and playing pitches may be required both for older children

and younger people. For built community facilities it is likely that generally people will continue to look towards existing facilities in Petersfield, Whitehill, Liphook and Midhurst.

Summary of the strategy and future role of Alton

The Future Role of Alton 51. Alton is an historic and important market town adjacent to the north-west corner of the South

Downs National Park and is at the top of the settlement hierarchy (see chapter 4). The town is well established and has a wide range of shops, schools, jobs and community facilities. Alton will remain one of the main focuses of development in the future in the northern part of the district with many of the small rural villages and hamlets continuing to depend heavily on Alton’s continued success as a hub providing commercial opportunities and community facilities.

52. The ‘Alton 2020’ report of 2007 envisaged that by 2020 Alton would be a thriving and

economically sustainable market town. Some growth will be necessary but it is essential that that growth is sustainable to ensure that present businesses are able to adapt in order to survive and thrive and that new businesses are attracted to the area.

53 Such growth should not be at the expense of the appeal, character and sense of community of

the town. It is important to the town’s residents that the town’s individuality should be preserved, its community spirit fostered, its green spaces protected and the desirability of living and working in Alton stimulated and strengthened.

54. These comments provide us with the background and context against which to set out our

preferred strategy for Alton. It must be read in the context of the more recent Alton Town Design Statement, published in June 2008.

Environment 55. Alton is encircled by sloping downs, woods and fields bounded by ancient hedgerows. It is

hidden in its landscape, whilst being an integral part of it. The footprint of the town will be carefully managed to prevent development encroaching into the surrounding downland thus

preserving the town’s natural setting and protecting the skyline, floodplains and river corridors from inappropriate development. Vistas into and out of the town will be protected.

56. Change within the town will be managed to protect and enhance the historic character of the town centre. Its built development will be recognised by applying the guidance in the Alton Town Design Statement.

57. Chawton lies within the South Downs National Park. It is important that a local gap between

Chawton and Alton is maintained so that the village remains separate both physically and visually.

58. The local gap between Holybourne and Alton also provides physical and visual separation

within a very narrow area. It is vital that this is preserved to prevent these two settlements from merging. Holybourne village should be protected from excessive development so that it retains its sense of place as a village, distinct from Alton town and with uninterrupted vistas.

Housing 59. A number of dwellings have been built in Alton since 2006 (249 dwellings), further dwellings

will be built on existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up area (782 dwellings7). New greenfield housing allocations are proposed to accommodate around 200 dwellings. The new allocations are specifically required to help to meet housing need, particularly for affordable housing, and will act as enabling development for the Butts Bridge improvements and for replacement sports provision (see Policy CP8 and Appendix 3).

60. Provision for affordable housing will be made on existing sites with permission or on sites

identified within the built-up area, on the new allocations and through any residential development (windfall) sites which come forward within the settlement policy boundary (see Policy CP11).

Employment

61. The town has a significant role to play both now and in the future in providing employment

opportunities, shops, leisure and community facilities for the area. 62. It will be necessary to safeguard and/or encourage the re-use of existing employment sites that

are well located and suited to employment use (see Policy CP3) This will be particularly important in the main industrial area based around Mill Lane where we will encourage the improvement of the environment and the regeneration of premises. It may be necessary to accept the loss of some sites that are of poorer quality or poorly located. However, alternative uses on employment land should only be considered where justified.

63. The provision of at least four hectares of additional employment land (17,000 square metres of

floorspace) will promote choice and flexibility to maintain the economic role of Alton (see Policy CP2). The situation in Alton will be monitored in respect of the local market need for additional land for employment purposes. The Employment Needs Study8 recognised that there was likely to be an increased demand for small enterprise centres, as there are few such facilities in the district. The suggestion is that such centres should be developed from well located, existing employment sites.

64. The study recommended the former Lord Mayor Treloar Hospital site no longer be retained for

employment purposes, as this site is no longer viable for business use.

7 Includes 150 dwellings on the former Lord Mayor Treloar Hospital site. 8 Employment floorspace needs study 2008

65. Alton station has been identified by the Alton Town Design Statement and Alton 2020 Vision

document as an area in need of regeneration and upgrading. The vision is to create an impressive approach to the station and its surroundings, along with an integrated transport interchange and a mix of uses including some residential development.

Retailing 66. The mix and range of shops in Alton’s town centre emphasises the importance of its role in

meeting the retailing needs and demands of not only those who live, work and visit the town but also and particularly residents from nearby rural villages. The retail study9 recommended that Alton should be maintained and enhanced as a ‘Town Centre’ (see Policy CP27). It should continue to function, as a main shopping centre and a main destination for leisure, entertainment and cultural activity in the district. This will allow Alton to develop and fulfil its role as one of the principal centres in the district.

67. The study identified a need in Alton for 1,070 sq m net (1,530 sq m gross) of convenience

space. Permissions for two new foodstores will more than meet this shortfall. A need for 4,400 sq m net (5,850 sq m gross) of additional comparison space by 2026 was also identified. This will be met in part through an out-of-centre superstore development. Funding for town centre improvements from this development will be used to help offset the impact on the town centre economy. Options for use of this funding must focus on strategic improvements to the appeal of town centre trading. Town centre ‘shared space’ is one concept under discussion.

68. The study went on to note that when assessing the required increase in shop space allocation

in Alton, any major new retail development in Whitehill/Bordon would be taken into consideration.

69. In view of the historic quality of the town’s centre, there is a risk that only a relatively small

proportion of the potential additional comparison floor space, based on the anticipated expenditure available, will be realised. If land can be assembled, opportunities will be supported that bring forward additional retail floorspace within the environmental constraints of the historic centre.

Transport 70. The Hampshire Local Transport Plan10 identifies Alton as having an essential role as a service

centre for its rural hinterland. The town is seen as having the potential for measures that improve travel choice and reduce dependency on the car. There is potential to improve the quality of bus services and develop walking and cycling networks. The Transport Plan sets out a long-term transport strategy for the main towns and villages within the Central Hampshire area. The key elements of the strategy for Alton are: support for community-driven transport solutions and Quality Bus Partnerships; encourage well signed and suitably located parking, including at the railway station; work to enhance environmental and streetscape quality where affordable; meet the needs of those with mobility difficulties through accessible bus services, and

community transport; develop walking and cycling routes; improve access at stations and to rail services for people with disabilities; investigate the potential to reduce sign clutter.


71. Alton, as a thriving market town, offers jobs to local people alongside local amenities. Travel to

work by bus and train is low despite the rail station and relatively regular bus services. In particular, transport links to London benefit the town but there is a need to improve these in the future if Alton is to maintain and enhance its role in the district. This should be complemented by an integrated approach to improve accessibility and safety for all modes of transport around and into the town from the surrounding rural areas.

72. A key transport issue identified is the need to reinstate the twin track rail line to Farnham and

provide more frequent services, particularly for commuters. Any new rail link from Whitehill Bordon to this rail line must not prejudice the frequency or quality of rail services to Alton. The current shortage of parking space at Alton railway station is an issue that needs to be addressed because it causes many commuters either to drive to Farnham or to get a lift to and from the station, thus doubling the miles travelled by car.

73. There is scope to improve public transport services, especially to provide links to surrounding

towns and villages. This could also include measures to improve community transport, more flexible taxi services and other demand responsive services. A Cango bus service currently operates in the Alton area and responds to the requests by passengers. Its disadvantage is that many people find the buses are too infrequent to meet their needs.

74. The Butts junction, consisting of Butts Road/Whitedown Lane/Selborne Road, is currently constrained by the railway bridge over Butts Road and Whitedown Lane. The existing double roundabout arrangement coupled with limited width within the Whitedown Lane archway causes significant queuing and delay during busy periods, particularly at peak commuter times. Enabling development could address this issue and provide improvements but would need to demonstrate how additional development traffic would be accommodated (see section on housing).

Community facilities 75. A main priority for Alton will be the replacement and improvement of sports provision for the

town and surrounding area. Careful consideration will need to be given to how this can best be achieved (see housing section above) and, at the same time, to the impact of any interim measures that may be required at other alternative leisure centres such as Mill Chase in Whitehill Bordon. The scale of any new development at Whitehill Bordon will also be relevant to overall provision.

76. It is important to safeguard community facility sites to maintain the continued vibrancy and

vitality of the town and to help to improve people’s quality of life (see Policy CP14). In addition, a range of community facilities should be established to enhance existing provision. Additional school places are likely to be required if the level of housing proposed is to be accommodated. Along with the use of open space and delivery of built facilities for the town and surrounding area, including the provision of a new community centre, the protection of green spaces will be key to the way in which the town continues to develop (see Policy CP15 and Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study 2008).

77. As well as improvements to existing play areas for children and young people’s provision, there

is a need for more children’s play space, allotments and particularly for formal playing pitches (see Policy CP16). The demand for sports activities and recreation is anticipated to increase. The wider issue of access from nearby villages and hamlets to the facilities in the town will therefore be crucial in seeking to make every effort to improve the accessibility of Alton for those who live in, work in and visit the town.

Summary of the strategy and future role of Liphook The Future Role of Liphook 78. Liphook is one of the most sustainable settlements in the district and so is identified as a large

local service centre in the settlement hierarchy (see chapter 4). Therefore, a priority will be ensuring that the village remains vibrant and provides a range of local services and shops, employment opportunities and community facilities to serve not just the people of Liphook but also the rural villages and hamlets nearby.

Environment 79. The protection and enhancement of the centre’s historic character is a priority.

80. The village lies on a broad ridge and has distant views over much of the lower lying well

wooded landscape, including the South Downs National Park to the west and south. Any development in Liphook will need to take account of the impact that it may have on its countryside setting, including the River Rother and its flood meadows, and particularly where the National Park boundary abuts the built-up area to the west and south of the village.

81. Parts of the Wealden Heaths SPA are close to the northern edge of Liphook.

Housing 82. A number of dwellings have been built in Liphook since 2006 (223 dwellings), further dwellings

will be built on existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up area (431 dwellings) (see Appendix 3).

83. No new greenfield housing allocations are proposed for open market housing, but affordable

housing provision is proposed through the allocation of sites to meet an identified local affordable housing need (25 dwellings) (see Policy CP9). Provision for affordable housing will also be made on the existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up area and through any residential development (windfall) sites which come forward within the settlement policy boundary (see Policy CP11).

84. The housing referred to above could be developed in the early period of the Core Strategy, this

is a substantial amount of housing for a village the size of Liphook so the impact on the community and facilities, particularly education and medical provision, will be monitored closely.

85. The former King George’s Hospital site and the former OSU site have been granted permission

for a total of nearly 300 homes for the elderly. This is a substantial number and once again, the situation will be monitored to assess the impact on the community and services in Liphook.

86. Any new housing that is proposed to be located within 400m of the boundary of the Wealden

Heaths SPA will be required to undertake a Habitats Regulations Assessment (see Policy CP5).

Employment 87. Liphook has a limited number of employment sites, the main ones being the Beaver Industrial

Estate and Bleaches Yard. The Employment Floorspace Study11, whilst concluding that no new allocations of land for employment uses are needed, stated that it is important that

11 Employment Floorspace Needs Study 2008:

existing well located and well suited employment sites are protected. It is accepted that the loss of some sites, which are of poorer quality or poorly located may be necessary (see Policy CP24).

Retailing

88. et, may partly explain a

lack of vitality and viability, particularly around the area of The Square.

89. ge

Measures

r he Square offers the opportunity to improve the retailing and commercial

offer in the vicinity.

Transport

90.

l ges within the

station;

e with mobility difficulties through accessible bus services, and

or people with disabilities; investigate the potential to reduce sign clutter.

91. ck of inks. Development in

Liphook will need to contribute to promoting these improvements.

Community facilities

92. r

this development is not forthcoming then overall health provision may need to be revisited.

93. and

sports

The retail centre in Liphook is split between the The Square and Station Road, with a large supermarket lying between the two. This split, as well as the supermark

Liphook’s centre is being re-designated from a local centre to a district centre, due to the ranof shops available (see Policy CP6). It needs to complement the town centres of Alton and Petersfield by providing a wider and more varied range of shops and other services.to enhance the vitality and viability of Liphook’s retail centre will be supported. The improvement of the area around The Square also needs to be addressed. The area to the reaof the east side of T

Liphook has good transport links to Guildford, London and to the south by rail and road(recently improved by the opening of the A3 Hindhead Tunnel). The Hampshire Local Transport Plan12 sees the village as having an essential role as a service centre for its rurahinterland. It sets out a long-term transport strategy for such towns and villaCentral Hampshire area. The key elements of the strategy for Liphook are: support for community-driven transport solutions and Quality Bus Partnerships; encourage well signed and suitably located parking, including at the railway work to enhance environmental and streetscape quality where affordable; meet the needs of thos

community transport; develop walking and cycling routes; improve access at stations and to rail services f

The key transport issues in Liphook include congestion at peak times at The Square; a laparking near The Square; and a lack of safe pedestrian and cycle l

There are concerns over future pressure on schools (infant and junior), medical provision and other services and recreational facilities in Liphook. Although permission has been granted foa new health centre, if for any reason

There are rural access issues for people living in nearby villages and settlements where reliance on the car is high. Provision of more open space is required including allotments playing pitches, along with supporting facilities such as a pavilion, that are used by many people outside the immediate area. Added to this the facilities at the Bohunt Centre are not ideal as public access is restricted and refurbishment and reconfiguration of the on-site facilities are required. Any loss of this facility in the future would clearly exacerbate the

12 Hampshire Local Transport Plan 2011-2031 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/transport/local-transport-plan.htm

difficulties of provision. There is also a need to make adequate provision for facilities for younpeople (see Policy CP16

g and Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study 2008 and update for

orth East Area 2011).

Summary of the strategy and future role of Four Marks/South Medstead

N

The Future Role of Four Marks/South Medstead

94.

parish). The aim of this place shaping policy is to plan for the future of this wider built-up area.

95. apter maintained and

enhanced to ensure these villages remain a vital part of the community.

nvironment

96.

pment will be required to reflect the character of the part of the settlement into which it

97.

e. The extent to which the country lanes in this area could cope with extra traffic is limited.

98. y new development will

need to be mindful of the potential flooding risk (see Policy CP23).

99. is less pressure to develop here than in the south of the parish near the Four Marks boundary.

Housing

100. ith permission or on sites identified within the built-up

area (149 dwellings) (see Appendix 3).

101. able

p area all) sites which come forward within the

settlement policy boundary (see Policy CP11).

102. l

)

r

The village of Four Marks is considered with the southern part of Medstead parish as together they form one continuous built-up area (indeed the area also includes a small part of Chawton

Four Marks is identified as a small local service centre in the settlement hierarchy (see Ch4). As such it is important that shops and employment opportunities are

E A priority is to maintain and enhance the rural character of the area and to conserve the current density of development, quiet roads and rural character of the landscape. Any future develofalls. The South Downs National Park lies to the south of Four Marks and its setting must be respected. Any further development on the land between Blackberry Lane, Telegraph Lane and Alton Lane would encroach into the countryside and the rural setting of the villag

At times of heavy rainfall parts of Four Marks and South Medstead can be susceptible to flooding as a result of poor road drainage, such as Hussell Lane. An

Medstead itself has a small village centre but there

A number of dwellings have been built in Four Marks since 2006 (226 dwellings), further dwellings will be built on existing sites w

No new greenfield housing allocations are proposed for open market housing, but affordhousing provision is proposed through the allocation of sites to meet an identified local affordable housing need (25 dwellings) (see Policy CP9). Provision for affordable housing will also be made on the existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-uand through any residential development (windf

The prevailing pattern of housing development in Four Marks/South Medstead is one of welspaced, low density frontage development on well treed roads. There are few examples of development in depth. It would therefore be difficult to integrate large housing developmentsgiven the existing, rural character of the area. Backland development (building on gardensshould only be supported where it emphasises the existing street pattern and retains the loosely dispersed pattern of development that prevails. Replacing smaller homes with biggeones of an urban design should be avoided. High quality design will therefore be promoted

that is appropriate in its context and to encourage imagination where opportunities arise (see

103. Medstead has a reasonable range of employment sites. More recent development, providing a range of employment floorspace, has taken place along

104. d and these are beneficial to the

local economy. The Employment Floorspace Study concluded that it is important that existing ell suited employment sites are protected.

105. c parison shopping

and a range of non-retail services and community uses. Opportunities for small scale (infill) development to provide additional shops in the centre may be appropriate.

106.

hire Local Transport Plan sets out a ages within the Central Hampshire area. The key elements

:

traffic management measures to address problems of rat-running;

107.

unlit

ch to improve accessibility and safety for all transport both around and into the villages from the surrounding rural areas. Links will be reinforced and developed where opportunities

108.

facilities park

ision for teenagers and younger children.

Policy CP27).

Employment

The area of Four Marks/South

Station Approach, Medstead.

There are a variety of employers in Four Marks/South Medstea13

well located and w

Retailing

The local retail centre at Four Marks will be maintained to ensure it provides a choice of basifood and grocery shopping, supported by a limited choice and range of com

Transport

Due to its position on the A31 Four Marks/South Medstead is one of the most accessible villages within the district. The area is relatively well served by bus routes that link to the railway stations in Alton and Winchester. The Hamps 14

long-term transport strategy for villof the strategy for Four Marks/South Medstead are further speed limit changes; support for public and community transport;

removal of unnecessary signing.

Trying to integrate the built-up areas of the settlements that lie to the north and south of the A31 will be key to the future of the area. Further traffic management measures for the A31 should be investigated. Access over the railway bridge at Boyneswood Road is dangerous and needs improvement and there are many homes dispersed along country lanes that areand without footways. Lymington Bottom Road in particular is used as a rat-run by residents of villages to the north. For these reasons it will be important to try to seek an integrated approa

arise.


Four Marks/South Medstead provides an important centre for the provision of services and community facilities for those living in the village and nearby. Additional provision of all types of open space will be required. Although there are some community facilities, existing should be protected and their variety should be increased. The recent provision of a skateand children’s play areas has improved prov

13 Employment Floorspace Needs Study 2008 14 Hampshire Local Transport Plan 2011-2031 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/transport/local-transport-plan.htm

Improvements to footpaths and cycleways are also required (see Policy CP16 and Open

109. stead is a major asset and should be protected and maintained. In

addition, open spaces and the rural environment contribute to the character of the village and

ure role of Grayshott

Space, Sport and Recreation Study 2008).

The village green in Med

should be safeguarded.

Summary of the strategy and fut

110. rtant to maintain

and enhance Grayshott’s role as a vibrant and busy place where people come to use shops

:

he loss of Victorian and Edwardian

ices; and footpaths and environmental value of

reas must not be lost to development; ery vehicles, pedestrians should have

priority; n of diversity of businesses in Grayshott.

112. e

otected e.

development will need to be considered sensitively. High quality design will be promoted that is appropriate in its context

113. B3002 between Grayshott and the neighbouring village of

Headley Down. This gap will be maintained to enable the villages to keep their separate

114. se to the west of the village along Headley Road.

This area forms a part of the internationally recognised Wealden Heaths Phase II Special SPA) (see Policy CP20).

115. een built in Grayshott since 2006 (34 dwellings), further dwellings

will be built on existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up area (21

The Future Role of Grayshott

Grayshott has a good range of services and facilities and has been identified as a small localservice centre in the settlement hierarchy (see Chapter 4). As such it is impo

and other facilities both from the local community and from nearby villages. 111. Several themes emerged from the consultation on the Grayshott Village Design Statement

need to regulate the style of new buildings to halt theritage;

overloaded infrastructure, drainage and serv deep appreciation of wooded valleys, rural lanes

natural areas within and around the village; natural a alarm at increase in volume of traffic and size of deliv

appreciatio

Environment

It is important to protect the defining arboricultural landscape of the village including the main approaches to the village and the feature woodland clusters within the village. The villagviews of St Luke’s Church and the greens should continue to be maintained and respected. Elsewhere in Grayshott, several public spaces and residential areas are defined by the richness of the arboricultural landscape. In order to preserve the character of the village, every effort will be made to protect this landscape. The village’s historic centre needs to be prand enhanced. Protection will be given to the areas of special housing quality within the villagTogether these features provide an attractive area where

and imagination encouraged where opportunities arise.

There is a local gap along the

identities (see Policy CP21).

The heathland of Ludshott Common lies clo

Protection Area (

Housing

A number of dwellings have b

dwellings) (see Appendix 3).

116.

ng will ion or on sites identified within the built-up area

and through any residential development (windfall) sites which come forward within the

117. housing that is proposed to be located within 400m of the boundary of the Wealden

Heaths SPA will be required to undertake a Habitats Regulations Assessment (see Policy

118. nt sites in Grayshott so it is important to protect existing opportunities; alternative uses on these sites should only be considered where

(see Policy CP134).

119.

ity ovide additional

shops and commercial units in the village centre may be appropriate. There is a need to

120. rossways Road retail area is suffering from new businesses that do not offer a genuine

shop window experience to shoppers; this risks shoppers only using the Headley Road retail

121. It is important for the traditional shopfronts to be maintained, as recommended by the

esign Statement (VDS).

an sets out a long-term transport strategy for villages nts of the strategy for Grayshott are:

traffic management measures to address problems of rat-running;

123.

e e

traffic calming that will enhance the attractiveness of the village. It is also important to keep on-street parking and lower speed limits both within the village and on the approaches to it.

No new greenfield housing allocations are proposed for open market housing, but affordable housing provision is proposed through the allocation of sites to meet an identified local affordable housing need (25 dwellings) (see Policy CP15). Provision for affordable housialso be made on the existing sites with permiss

settlement policy boundary (see Policy CP11).

Any new

CP20).

Employment

There are very few employmeemploymentjustified

Retail

The retail study15 recommended that Grayshott’s place as a local centre should be maintainedto ensure it provides a choice of basic food and grocery shopping, supported by a limited choice and range of comparison shopping and a range of non-retail services and communuses (see Policy CP6). Opportunities for small-scale (infill) development to pr

maintain a balance between commercial premises and homes in the village.

The C

area.

Grayshott Village D

Transport

16122. The Hampshire Local Transport Plwithin the Central Hampshire area. The key eleme further speed limit changes; support for public and community transport;

removal of unnecessary signing.

One key issue in Grayshott is the congestion on the side roads that feed on to the A3. Thiscreates a danger to pedestrians and cyclists using the main routes through the village. The scale of this problem after the completion of the A3 Hindhead Improvement remains to bseen. The Grayshott VDS recommends that development should be designed to provide moreffective and attractive traffic-calming measures. It is essential that any new measures introduced are tailored to meet the needs of a known problem, i.e. to wait until the effects of the tunnel are visible. The measures should also be based on modern concepts of

15East Hampshire Town Centres, Retail and Leisure Study, 2007 16 Hampshire Local Transport Plan 2011-2031 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/transport/local-transport-plan.htm

124. , is the lack of car parking

facilities. The possibility of additional provision will be investigated.

125. ansport, within the village and to and from the village and surrounding

centres of population.


126. r

008 and update for the North East Area 2011, Grayshott Sports and Recreation Study 2009).

127. hook, any loss of

ese facilities would clearly have an impact on provision for Grayshott.

128. t

t the ‘informal’ green spaces in the village such as Waggoners Bend and eechanger End.

Summary of the strategy and future role of Horndean

A growing problem, which may limit the growth of the retail economy

To support the above there is the need for an integrated approach to improve accessibility andsafety, for all types of tr

The overall provision of open space for Grayshott needs to be carefully considered to ensure that requirements are met to provide for the varying needs of the community and other smallesettlements nearby (see Policy CP16 and Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study 2008). There have been a number of related studies that provide information that will be helpful in identifying future priorities (see Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study 2

The playing pitch strategy has identified a particular shortage of junior football pitches in thearea. Although there is some sport provision at the Bohunt Centre in Lipth In addition, the Grayshott VDS recommends that development should respect the important green spaces in the village notably, The Village Green and The Lyndon Green. Developmenshould also respecB

The Future Role of Horndean

129. ipped

ides which has resulted in a community whose sustainability could be said to be at risk.

130. uring

ions together with the provision of a greater range of services in the centre of the village.

Environment

131. re

ting will need to be balanced against the need for adequate provision of services and facilities.

132.

iving

Horndean17 is identified as a large local service centre in the settlement hierarchy in the south of the district (see Chapter 4). The growth of housing and population has, however, outstrthe growth in the range of services it prov

Key to ensuring its sustainability will be the maintenance of a community identity which, in turn, depends largely on the protection of the gaps that remain between Horndean and neighbovillages and conurbat

Some critical environmental factors need to be carefully considered when looking at the futuof Horndean. Within Horndean Parish the land to the east of the A3 and Horndean village centre and to the west of Catherington Lane is within the South Downs National Park. When considering development, the role of the countryside as a valuable and attractive asset and the need to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the National Park and its set

It is important to seek opportunities for further woodland planting to soften, screen and contain built development and to reduce noise from the A3/A3(M) by this, or other means. Traffic noise from the A3/A3(M) will need to be monitored to ensure that the quality of life of residents l

17 Horndean refers throughout to the village and not the Civil Parish

close to the highway is not degraded to an unreasonable extent. Links and rights of way

133. character of both Horndean and the other village centres of Blendworth and

Catherington are important and will continue to be protected and enhanced to reinforce their

134. hat have been left over from the Forest of Bere and from the 18 /19

century estates need to be identified and protected to maintain their appearance and help the

135.

erington and Blendworth to help retain their separate identities (see Policy CP21). The Horndean/Catherington/Clanfield local gap is

136. n as

Catherington Lith. This land forms an important ridge running approximately north-south which

137.

e but it is long. Also, the gap between Horndean

and Blendworth is only about 200 metres wide but it is important in maintaining the distinct

138.

ne and Catherington Lane due to intensive run off from the countryside during heavy storms. Any new development will need to be mindful of the potential flooding risk

139. an are within the most sensitive of the groundwater source protection zones

which protect water supply. These zones need to continue to be respected and protected (see 4).

140.

lt-up rndean

have been released by the Council (220 dwellings at Havant Road with Keydell Nursery

141.

new sites. As a large service centre with a reasonable range of facilities and services it is proposed that these additional 200 homes should be located in Horndean (see Policy

142.

the built-up area, on the new allocations and through any residential evelopment (windfall) sites which come forward within the settlement policy boundary (see olicy CP11).

between the urban area and the wider downland landscape also need to be improved.

The historic

character.

The heritage trees t th th

local environment.

Care must therefore be taken to protect the countryside nearby and the integrity of the existinggaps between Horndean village and Clanfield and Cath

vital to ensure that these villages do not become one.

Part of this gap consists of a nature reserve of ancient and historic woodland know

separates Catherington from the northern part of Horndean village and Clanfield.

Catherington itself is a linear village, meaning it runs along a single transport route, in this case Catherington Lane. There is further linear development along Glamorgan Road and Downhouse Road. The character of the area is mainly frontage development. Here the gapbetween the villages is not particularly wid

character and identities of these villages.

Localised flooding occurs in White Dirt Lane, London Road (beneath the A3M bridge), Havant Road, Lovedean La

(see Policy CP23).

Parts of Hornde

Policy CP2

Housing

A number of dwellings have been built in Horndean since 2006 (137 dwellings), further dwellings will be built on existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the buiarea (194 dwellings). In addition, the outstanding Local Plan reserve housing sites in Ho

(SHLAA site) and 85 north of James Copse Road) (see Policy CP14 and Appendix 3).

In the South Hampshire area there is a requirement for around 200 additional homes to befound on

CP14).

Provision for affordable housing will be made on existing sites with permission or on sites identified withindP

143. the district, with a number of well

144. the continued use of sites that are well located and suited to employment use (see Policy CP3). This will be particularly important in

145. e

starter units and high technology business/industry. There is a need to increase the

proportion of business with higher paid jobs to reduce the numbers commuting out of the area

146. ure

d

cated away from the centre on more user friendly sites. The redevelopment of the Brewery site offers

rovide additional shops and services and enhance the Village Centre.

transport strategy for the South

, and crossing improvements; pedestrians and cyclists;

improving bus services;

148.

e ularly the

d North End. Traffic

Employment

Horndean is the main employment centre for the south of established industrial areas. The majority of the industrial areas are small, apart from the Hazleton Interchange and Wessex Gate industrial areas.

It will be necessary to safeguard and/or encourage

the main industrial area at Hazleton Interchange.

To be consistent with the spatial strategy it is considered that Horndean will accommodate thmajority of the required employment floorspace. Sites for 1.5 hectares of employment land will need to be found to accommodate the floorspace requirements set out in South Hampshire Employment Floorspace Apportionment document (see Policy CP2). There is a particular needfor more

to work.

Retailing

The retail study18 recommended that local shops in Horndean should be maintained to ensthere is a choice of places for basic food and grocery shopping, as well as other shops anservices. Opportunities for small scale redevelopment or infill development away from the continuous traffic to provide additional shops may be appropriate. The Horndean Village Centre is in a poor state of repair, the shops are separated by a continuous flow of traffic without adequate crossing points, there is inadequate pedestrian or cycle access and some buildings are of a poor quality. Consequently the newer retail and service providers are lo

an opportunity to p Transport

147. The Hampshire Local Transport Plan19 sets out a long-term Hampshire area. The key elements of the strategy for Horndean are: reductions in speed limits developing a network of high-quality, direct and safe routes for

support for voluntary sector in providing community transport.

Horndean is a dormitory village and many residents travel out of the area for work, education and other facilities and services. The private car is the primary means of transport but an ageing population will increase the need for alternative means of transport. The key transport issues identified in Horndean include the need for improved public transport around the Parish between the villages, from the estates and the rural areas to the A3 bus corridor, and from thestates to Morrisons. Improvements are also needed to areas both to the south, particnew hospital at Havant, and the north and also to local rail stations, in particular Petersfield and Rowlands Castle. The A3 bus corridor to the south is in place but can be slow as bottlenecks need to be resolved, for instance in Waterlooville, Cosham an


management is needed in some areas to reduce excessive speeds and to improve pedestrian and cycle links. A new direct cycle route into Havant avoids busy roads.

49. Development in Horndean will need to contribute to promoting these improvements.

150. r those

will be key to providing a sustainable future for Horndean and to enabling the village to resist competition from other larger centres such as Havant and

151. rs.

illage. There is also concern about the lack of children’s play space and parks, sports and recreation grounds

152. reas

rovision of a multi-use community sports facility and open space. In cases where

provision in Horndean of large facilities, such as swimming pools, is not practicable, or until

153.

will also make a valuable contribution to the future of the area and its quality of life. will provide a real opportunity to create a sustainable natural greenspace which can be a

te from Sheepwash Lane to the reservoir is required.

ummary of the strategy and future role of Clanfield

1


Horndean has an important role to play in providing key services and facilities not just fowho live and work in Horndean but also to the many small villages and settlements nearby. Securing these facilities

Waterlooville. Careful attention will therefore need to be given to the overall location and type of facilities in the area.

The provision of improved health facilities has been identified as a key issue for many yeaThis will be addressed either as part of the previous housing allocation at Havant Road or through the redevelopment of the Gales Brewery site in the centre of the v

including community parks and the growing demand for more allotments. Opportunities need to be taken to address these issues where they arise (see Policy CP16).

Built facility provision remains important for Horndean. People in Horndean and nearby amay choose to travel to Waterlooville, Havant, Petersfield or Chichester for sports centres, swimming pools and so on, although these centres are difficult to get to by public transport. Although Horndean Technology College and Merchistoun Hall provide some community facilities these will need to be improved. New development at Green Lane, Clanfield will helpthrough the p

such time as it is, the provision of improved access to facilities elsewhere should be given a high priority.

The proposed Havant Thicket reservoir, although completion is not anticipated until after the plan period, Itmajor recreational attraction. A footpath and cycle rou

S

154. lanfield is a large village with a good range of services and facilities, close to the A3. As such entified in the settlement hierarchy as a small local service centre (see Chapter

).

155. and

ancing the Park and its setting. Opportunities will be sought for further woodland planting to soften, screen and contain built

The Future Role of Clanfield Cthe village is id4 Environment The village, located in attractive, open, rural countryside, is a gateway to the nearby South Downs National Park. It is important to preserve the relationship between the landscapethe character of the village, particularly by conserving and enh

development. Links and rights of way between the urban area and the wider downland landscape will be maintained and enhanced where possible.

156. There are gaps between Old Clanfield and Clanfield and, to the south of development on Drift a

57. Localised flooding occurs during heavy storms along Drift Road and Green Lane, due to

from the countryside to the north and slopes to the east, as well as along South Lane in Old Clanfield. This will need to be taken into account when considering any

(301

159. able

ation of sites to meet an identified local ffordable housing need (25 dwellings) (see Policy CP9). Provision for affordable housing will

n the existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up area and through any residential development (windfall) sites which come forward within the

few employment sites but it is important to maintain and protect the existing

range of small businesses and alternative uses will only be considered where justified (see

161.

tre

y a limited choice and range of comparison shopping and a range of non-retail services e.g. banks and estate agents, and community uses. Opportunities for small

pment to provide additional shop premises may be appropriate. This will help to reinforce the role of the village centre which also provides facilities for nearby rural

ort Plan sets out a long-term transport strategy for the South e:

reductions in speed limits and crossing improvements; s;

163.

Portsmouth but even this service stops in the evening and does not adequately serve Old

Road, the Clanfield/Horndean/Catherington gap. These gaps will be maintained to avoid continuous sprawl of development from Waterlooville and Horndean into Clanfield up to theedge of the Downs (see Policy CP21).

1intensive run-off

future development (see Policy CP23).

Housing 158. A number of dwellings have been built in Clanfield since 2006 (54 dwellings), further dwellings

will be built on existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up areadwellings, includes Green Lane site) (see Appendix 3).

No new greenfield housing allocations are proposed for open market housing, but affordhousing provision is proposed through the allocaalso be made o

settlement policy boundary (see Policy CP11). Employment

160. Clanfield has very

Policy CP3).

Retailing

Clanfield has a reasonable variety of amenities that are sufficient for most day-to-day needs. They include a supermarket, a surgery, chemist, post office and newsagent. The village cenwill be maintained as a ‘Local Centre’ (see Policy CP6) to provide basic food and grocery shopping, supported b

scale (infill) develo

hamlets and villages.

Transport

2162. The Hampshire Local Transp 0

Hampshire area. The key elements of the strategy for Clanfield ar developing a network of high-quality, direct and safe routes for pedestrians and cyclist improving bus services; support for voluntary sector in providing community transport. Public and community transport will be key to ensuring that Clanfield maintains its role in serving the local area. There is a relatively frequent and fast bus service to Waterlooville and

20 Hampshire Local Transport Plan 2011-2031 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/transport/local-transport-plan.htm

Clanfield. Improved links to other areas, for example Petersfield, will be essential and will help people to get to work and access recreational facilities. The Parish Plan highlights the need for speed and weight restrictions, improved parking at shops and schools, better public transport,

aller buses, and better maintenance and provision of pedestrian routes. Development in Clanfield should contribute to promote these improvements.

164.

e on built facilities beyond Clanfield. These are located in Petersfield and to the south in Horndean, Havant and

ark. 166. ents are looking for the provision of facilities to encourage social

teraction. This may be achieved through the provision of a meeting place within the l point for the village and would

e used throughout the day.

Summary of the strategy and future role of Rowlands Castle

including the use of sm


It will be important for Clanfield to maintain and reinforce its role of providing services and community facilities for local people to meet their changing needs (see Policy CP14). New development at Green Lane will help through the provision of a multi-use community sports facility and open space, including allotments. This will reduce the dependenc

Portsmouth. The West of Waterlooville development will also provide community and sports facilities accessible to residents from Clanfield, but only by private transport.

165. In addition there is a need to consider the provision of other open space as a priority for the

area and to improve links into the surrounding countryside and South Downs National P

Both younger and older residincommunity facility which would also help provide another focab

167.

ee Chapter 4). The enthusiasm of local people for their

‘To guide and influence the future of the parish of Rowlands Castle, to preserve and enhance inctiveness of the natural and built environment, and improve it as a

community where most residents are very satisfied to live.’

168.

licy CP21) will complement the setting of the south western part of the village. In taking account of these constraints, it will be crucial to promote high quality, appropriate

169.

en into account when considering any new developments (see Policy CP23). A major part of the village is within the most sensitive of the groundwater source protection zones

ter supplies. These zones will need to be respected and protected (see Policy CP24).

The Future Role of Rowlands Castle

Rowlands Castle is identified in the settlement hierarchy as a small local service centre that provides local services and facilities (scommunity is clearly reflected in the Rowlands Castle Parish Plan that seeks to influence the development of the village and to retain its distinctive identity. The Parish Plan identifies thefollowing as its overarching objective:

the character and dist

Environment

The attractive nature of both the surrounding countryside, especially the neighbouring National Park, and the village centre around The Green (Conservation Area) will help to define the future role of the village. The protection of the existing gap between Rowlands Castle and Havant (see Po

design and to encourage imaginative design where opportunities for development arise (see Policy CP27).

Groundwater and flash flooding occur after long periods of heavy winter rainfall. This will need to be tak

which protect wa

Housing

170. A number of dwellings have been built in Rowlands Castle since 2006 (17 dwellings), further

171.

existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up area and through any residential development (windfall) sites which come forward within the

ndary (see Policy CP11). There is a particular local need for intermediate affordable housing.

172. loorspace Study concluded

that it is important to maintain and protect existing employment sites. However the study ded that the Local Plan employment allocation at the Builders Merchants site should

be de-allocated as it is not viable as an employment allocation.

173. range of local services and

facilities (see Policy CP6). It is important that the centre is maintained and enhanced to ensure ue to have access to a basic range of small shops and services. The village

also helps to provide for nearby rural villages and hamlets.

ements of the strategy for Rowlands Castle are:

routes for pedestrians and cyclists; improving bus services;

175. to

he centre

d parking issues. This will become increasingly important with the location, access points and parking arrangements for both the South Downs National Park and Havant

t in the village will need to contribute to promoting these improvements.

176. l

dwellings will be built on existing sites with permission or on sites identified within the built-up area (65 dwellings) (see Appendix 3).

No new greenfield housing allocations are proposed for open market housing, but affordable housing provision is proposed through the allocation of sites to meet an identified local affordable housing need (25 dwellings) (see Policy CP9). Provision for affordable housing will also be made on the

settlement policy bou

Employment

Rowlands Castle has few employment sites. The Employment F 21

recommen

Retailing

Rowlands Castle has a small local retail centre with a good

all residents contin

Transport

174. The Hampshire Local Transport Plan22 sets out a long-term transport strategy for the South

Hampshire area. The key el reductions in speed limits and crossing improvements; developing a network of high-quality, direct and safe

support for voluntary sector in providing community transport; improved cycle and car parking at railway stations.

The railway station is on the Portsmouth to London line and there is a limited bus serviceHavant. One of the main issues that will need to be addressed in the future is the role of transport in and around the village. Key issues include congestion on roads linking tof the village with the B2149 and parking near the station and The Green. The need to improve public and community transport in the area is recognised, especially the bus link to Rowlands Castle. It is also critical to look more closely at traffic speeds, local traffic management an

Thicket reservoir. Developmen


Rowlands Castle will provide for the community needs of the village as well as nearby ruravillages and hamlets by the provision of community facilities, open space and purpose-built

21 Employment Floorspace Needs Study 2008 22 Hampshire Local Transport Plan 2011-2031 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/transport/local-transport-plan.htm

facilities especially for young people. The provision of open space as part of any new development is a priority (see Policy CP16 and Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study 2008.). People in Rowlands Castle and nearby surrounding areas may choose to travel to Horndean or further to Waterlooville, Havant, Petersfield or Chichester for sports centres,

177.

dition,

n the South Downs National Park, which lies close to the village, and the proposed Havant Thicket reservoir area (see Policy CP24). Green space and links into the countryside will be encouraged to provide increased opportunities for recreation in the area (see Policy CP26).

swimming pools and so on, although these centres are difficult to get to by public transport. However, it will be important to retain substantive community hall facilities in the village.

Part of the sense of place of Rowlands Castle comes from the character of the village, centred on The Green. The area acts as a meeting place for cyclists, walkers and ramblers as well as providing a venue for local gatherings and helps maintain the identity and function of the villagecentre. In this respect the village would benefit from the provision of public toilets. In adthere is potential for recreational use withi