ALDERSHOT URBAN EXTENSION: DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

CONSULTATION STATEMENT

Prepared under regulation 17 (1) (b) of The Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004. As amended June 2008

ALDERSHOT URBAN EXTENSION: DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT (SPD)

1. Who was consulted?

Before adopting the Aldershot Urban Extension (AUE) Development Framework SPD, as part of the Rushmoor Plan (Local Development Framework), Rushmoor Borough Council consulted with those bodies listed in appendix I to gather their views.

2. How were they consulted?

Firstly, a number of public exhibitions were held in June - July 2007. These sought the views of the existing local community on key issues to be addressed in the future development of the AUE. The consultation built on the findings of the week-long 'Enquiry by Design' event in 2005 run by English Partnerships and the Prince's Foundation. Production of the draft SPD has also involved discussions with a number of stakeholders including officers of Hampshire County Council, Natural England and English Heritage. A six-week public consultation period took place from 8th January 2008 to 18th February 2008. The draft SPD was supported by a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and a Habitats Regulations Assessment (draft report). Letters dated 3rd January 2008 were sent as in appendices II, III and IV. The SPD and its accompanying sustainability appraisal were attached to the letter sent to the statutory consultees. Electronic copies of the documents were included in the form of a CD (see appendix II). The non-statutory consultees were referred to the website etc (see appendix III). The relevant nature conservation consultees were sent electronic copies of the draft SPD, its accompanying sustainability appraisal and draft Habitats Regulations Assessment report (see appendix IV).

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All three documents were available for viewing and downloading via the Rushmoor website at: www.rushmoor.gov.uk/aue. Paper copies of all three documents were available via the Planning Policy section at Rushmoor, and available to view at:

• the Council Offices (first floor reception 8.30am - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday); and

• Farnborough and Aldershot libraries during their opening hours. An article was included in the January (Issue 02/08) edition of the Borough Council’s internal ‘Bulletin’. There was an advertisement included in the local free ‘Star’ newspaper on 8th January 2008. The Council also released a press release in association with the consultation to all local media (see Appendix V). Posters were displayed in the Customer Service Unit at the Council Offices, and at various locations in the Borough.

3. What issues were raised? We received 191 responses duly made and the main issues raised are shown in Appendix VI. A list of those persons who responded to the draft SPD is shown in Appendix VII.

4. How were the issues addressed? Appendix VI lists the comments made and the action taken (i.e. amendments to draft SPD prior to adoption). No projects were added or omitted however.

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http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/aue

LIST OF APPENDICES

I. Names of persons consulted in connection with the preparation of the draft SPD

II. Letter to statutory consultees III. Letter to non-statutory consultees IV. Letter to listed nature conservation consultees V. Press Release and Poster

VI. Comments and Responses to the Draft SPD VII. Definitive list of Respondents

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APPENDIX I: Names of persons consulted in connection with the preparation of the draft SPD Statutory consultees:

Statutory Consultees Name Organisation

Mr John Cheston Area West Team, GOSE Ms Pam Alexander SEEDA Ms Catriona Riddell SEERA Sue Janota SEERA Ms Katie Brett SEERA Mr Steven Blyth Environment Department, Hampshire County Council Mr Ben Clifton Hampshire County Council Ms Tracey Haskins Guildford Borough Council Planning Services Mr Richard Evans Surrey County Council Mr Richard Hawkey Hart DC Ms Jenny Rickard Surrey Heath BC Geraldine Malony Waverley Borough Council Ms Bev Hindle Bracknell Forest Borough Council Mr Paul Robinson Highways Agency, Area 3 Mr Derek Baker Environment Agency Mr Kristoffer Hewitt Natural England Manager Equal Opportunities Commission Mr Steve Williams, Regional Planner English Heritage Manager The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England Ms Carolyn Wilson Mobile Operators Association Land and Development Manager Land & Development (B1) The National Grid Co. Plc Director of Public Health Hants PCT Mr Pat Keeling Surrey Hampshire Borders NHS Trust Ms Pauline Coster Hampshire Primary Care Trust Mr Leon Chasteauneuf Frimley Park Hospital Southern Electricity Plc Southern Gas Mr Andy Ball Water Resources Manager South East Water Mr Richard Boother Thames Water Property Services Mr J Collis Hampshire Waste Services Mr Brandon O'Reilly Chief Executive TAG Farnborough Airport Ltd BT Telephone Exchange

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Non-statutory consultees:

Other Consultation Bodies Name Organisation

Jenny Rawlings Aldershot Town Centre Management Danny Mather Asda, Princes Mead Philip Austin Austin Phoenix David Carr Business Link Wessex Wates House John Jerome Aldershot Retail Action Group Sylvia Stanhope Federation of Small Businesses John Mitchell Enterprise First Mr N Wood QM Systems Ltd Ms Michele Callcut Sony Ericsson Mr J Gregory Hampshire Economic Partnership Ms Betty Hansell QinetiQ Mr J Smith BAE Systems plc Duncan Mackay Farnborough Leisure Centre Martin Lloyd Defence Estates William Jewson SEGRO Mr T Bridgeman QinetiQ Rachel McKellar Learning and Skills Council - Hampshire and I of W Mr Paul Piercy Computer Sciences Corporation Geoffrey Rowlands Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Ian Wolloff Farnborough College of Technology PC 1145 Lee Jeffers Farnborough Police Station Edward T Wedlake QinetiQ Ltd James Hilson Hilson Moran Partnership Amy Roberts LAH Marketing

Nature Conservation Consultees Name Organisation Address

Kristoffer Hewitt

Natural England (Thames Basin Heaths Project Manager)

33 North Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2PH

Derek Baker

Environment Agency

Swift House Frimley Business Park Camberley Surrey

Carrie Temple

RSPB SE England Office The Lodge Sandy Bedfordshire SG 19 2DL

Dr. Pauline Holmes

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Beechcroft House

Vicarage Lane Curdridge Hampshire SO32 2DP

Steve Bailey

Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership

Ash Lock Cottage Government Road Aldershot Hampshire

GU11 2PS

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Jonathan Laurence London Clancy Mr Ed Godfrey B&Q Julian Gill Marks and Spencer Katie Gullett Montagu Evans Valerie Cloke North Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd John Harrocks North Hants Chamber of Commerce The Managing Director Novartis UK Ltd David Bowen Vail Williams Richard Waterman QinetiQ Mr Nigel Litchfield Vertu Tom Bolland Sainbury's Supermarkets Limited John Grenham Koto Simon Rutter Key Property Investments (Number One) Ltd Philip Larkin Systems Union Ltd Mr James Watt The George Hotel Gary Little Princes Mead Shopping Centre Cathy Darcey Farnborough Business Park Andy Morris Town and Country Markets Mr Greg Stroud Sun Microsystems Limited Dr A Cooper Nokia Telecommunications Ltd Ian Webb Wilky Property Holdings Christopher Butler Wilky Property Holdings Chris Thomas Chris Thomas Ltd Gary Morris White Young Green Planning Friends of Friendless Churches St Ann's Vestry Hall Steven Bailey Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership Ms C Waite Blackwater Wildlife Rescue Carole Barrowclough Council for British Archaeology Antonia Hebbert Cove Brook Greenway Group Annabel Preston Environment Centre Frankie Franklin HQ Aldershot Garrison Mr Adrian Ashurst Friends of the Earth, Blackwater Valley Pauline Holmes Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust W F Fergie Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust John Eyre Hampshire Ornithological Society The Planning Officer IWA Guildford & Reading Branch Katie Adderley British Wind Energy Carrie Temple RSPB James Dawkins RSPB Dr Kevin Briggs RSPB/Urban Wildlife Group Mr Philip Riley Surrey & Hampshire Canal Society Victorian Society John Whitaker Surrey CC Access Forum Miss Abigail Dodds The British Wind Energy Association MB Design Services 1 Bakers Courtyard Richard Stennett CGM Solictors William Cook Associates Mr BA Wicks Award Design Cove Construction LJ Osmond and Associates Tuline Ltd

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LWK Design Davtee Chartered Building Consultancy AKH Associates Yateley Designs KDH Design Services Ltd Jones Lang LaSalle Graeme Stevenson Architects Ltd Warmerhouse Giuseppe Zanre Mr LT Scott Mr CB Brown Charles Planning Associates Ltd Butterfield Signs Ltd Mr S Hammond Macallan Penfold G & J Designs Mr Trevor J Bell Mr CJ Cooper-Smith Rebecca Caines RPS Planning Zenith Conservatories Martin Perigo Mr MB James Day Tanner Partnership Ltd Mr GM Stevens MGH Design Services Ltd The Graham Bolton Planning Partnership GVA Grimley John Cooper Associates David Harding Associates TL & L Design Ltd Turner Associates SC Davis Mr R Vandenberghe Mr John Hawley Clive Milburn Light & Partners Calford Seadon Young and Butt Simon P Collins Henry Smith Paul Hewett Chartered Architect Signseen Ltd Philip Design Associates ABS Consulting Ltd William Nimmo & Partners MGA Town Planning & Development Consultants John Fraser Architect David Taylor Probus Technical Mr C Stevens Mr MC Stevenson Allies and Morrsion Architects KC Sampla

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Willes Simpson Woods Ascot Design QV Consultants Adams Associates Ltd Tvedt Group Ltd Annington Homes Faber Technical Ltd Kath Cortizo (Garrison Facilities Director) Aspire Defence Services Ltd Baker Consulting Services High Street Ray Robinson Design Services Nanty Derry Dan Thomson CABE Sipson Gray Ltd Campbell House Liz Mason CB Richard Ellis Silverley Homes Ltd CBS Court Charles Church Developments Charters of Aldershot Ltd Charters Corner Mr I Taylor Community Development Manager RCC Ltd Concession House Peter Minett & Partners Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers Jeremy Keep Associates Copper Beeches Mr E Dawson CPRE CPRE (Hart and Rushnmoor DG) Mr M Tuthill Development Director Rachel Patterson Devplan UK Mark Griffiths Dreweatt Neate Kourosh Design Drummond House AWA Ltd Efford Park Judith Smallman English Partnerships Richard Shaw and Anna Budge F P D Savills Pavillion Development Ltd PO Box 36 Thorne Barton Estates Ltd 69 High Street HGP Architects Ltd Wickham Road Mags Wylie A2 Housing Group Mr A Williams Gleeson Homes Ltd Trinder Architectural Ltd Glenavon House Bucknall Austin Grosvenor House Mr N Hilder H H Hilder & Sons Ms S Baines Hampshire Regional Director Colin Harrington Hyde Housing Association Colin Gibbons Development Planning Services Hestia Limited Bartholomew Wren Home Builders Federation R Welch Horton Mr S Sandhu Ismalia Cottage Mr P Johnson Johnson Designs Steve Dover CDC2020 plc Mr M O’Brien Linden Homes Southern Ltd Hart Housing Association Lismoyne House Bellwinch Homes Ltd Malcolm House Woodward Ambrose Architects Ltd Market Square House Trinity Architecture Ltd Marston House

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Mr P Kirby Martin Grant Homes Martlet Development Consultants Meadow Court NJ Williams Meadow View Duncan Soudan Cunningham Lindsey National Design Office Omega Signs Newmarket Approach Asim Kayani Bell Cornwell Partnership CL Design Oakwood The Hall Design Group Ltd Parklands Ms Toni Eyles Parkside Housing Group Andrew Emerson Pavilion Housing Association Zara Simmonds Pavilion Housing Association Mr C Heaney Persimmon Homes Mr Stephen Gough Fairview New Homes John Brindley Bellway Homes Mr D Staniland George Wimpey Southern Ltd Mr S Bolton Try Homes Philip Thompson McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd ETC Architects Liz Weaver Policy and Research Officer, Levvel Premier Properties Plc 1 Minster Court Gregory Gray Associates 17 Dinorben Close TM Building Contractors Redfields Lane Bayfordbury Jonathon Barlow Partnership Ltd Fairoaks Airport Mr Jason Clemons 20 Bridge Street Colin Kiely Robert Shaw/Vail Williams Planning Mansell Construction Services Salisbury Road Rocare Building Services Ltd 119 Alma Road Albion Planning Consultants Sampson House

Julie Porter Head of Development and Asset Management, Sentinel HA

Val Bagnall (PA: Diane Ford) Business Director, Sentinel HA Daly International Stafferton Way CDS Development Services Ltd 164 Sandy Hill Road Ms Yvonne Edgar Thames Valley Housing Association Guy Burnett Thames Valley Housing Association Katie Chapman Thames Valley Housing Association Accent Peerless Simon Cooper Developments Ltd Pankhurst Bagshot Road Stone Ecclesiastical Manor Farm Bryan Jezeph Consultancy 3 South Street Artis Projects Ltd Greatworth Hall White Young Green Planning St Clair's Farm LSI Architects LLP 23A Cattle Market Street Arcadia Homes Ltd West Street Drake & Kannemeyer Mill Lane Needham Haddrell Chartered Surveyors Feeder Road SMC Gower Architects 105 Water Lane Trident House Design Group Grassington Road Camberley Rubber Mouldings Ltd Nigel Roberts Elite Econoloft Ltd South Lancs Industrial Estate

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Glasshouse Company Manor Road AAP Architecture Monument Way East Phillips Associates Thursley Road Wates Homes Ltd Station Approach Brimble Lea & Partners High Street Mathew Ashton The Malthouse Wilcon Homes Wimpey Homes Holdings Ltd The Abel Partnership York House John Curren Alder King Property Consultants Mr Nick Fisher Assistant Planner Angela Turner Jones Day Stephen Irving Landmark Information Group Ltd Federica Ambrosini RD Planning and Land Consultants Laura Ross Stewart Ross Associates Kevin Gleeson Lambert Smith Hampton Ian Sowerby The Bell Cornwell Partnership Angus Stenhouse Standard Life Property Investments Fund Mr Chris Pittock Tibbalds Planning & Urban Design Anna Gillings Rapleys Commercial Property & Planning Consultants Phil Hull Persimmon Homes South East Laura Cowrie Lennon Planning Ltd David Ames David Ames Associates (for David Wilson Homes Ltd) Alliance Environment and Planning Ltd Akin Adenubi Radian Group S Conlan Crest Nicholson Merlion Homes Aiden Whelan Farnborough Richard Ashton Brenda Southon KC21 Kings Church Beverley Garrett (Chair) Aldershot & District West Indian Association

Mr MK Choudhary Aldershot & Farnborough Muslim, Social, Cultural & Education Society

Christine Brown Aldershot Allotment Association Aldershot Football Club Mr and Mrs Williamson Aldershot Historical Society Mr D Strong Aldershot Military Historical Trust Ms S Hulley Army Welfare Service Mr L Karim Begali Wefare, Islamic Education Centre Donald Bolt Bishop Les Hall Blackwater Valley District Scouts David Mahy St Joseph's Catholic Church Mandy Gregory Connaught Community Centre John Cook Churches Together in Aldershot Rev David Willey Rural Dean Citizens' Advice Bureaux Caroline Vernon-Jackson Community Action, Hampshire Andrew Kennedy Rushmoor District Youth Office DeafPlus Farnborough Town Football Club Rohit Gurung (Secretary) Greater Rushmoor Nepalese Communities Mr Owen Durrett Rushmoor Access Group

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Tikendra Dal Dewan (Chairman) Gurkha Welfare Society Gypsy Council Mr B Richards Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind Karen Evans NE Hants Domestic Violence Forum Mr M Richardson Lennon Planning Ltd Sebastian Hanley Local Dialogue LLP Mr Robert Collier Tourism South East David Jebb Methodist Church David Vaughton Park Evangelical Church Rev Christine Parker Baptist Church Councillor MS Choudhary Muslim Community Welfare Association Tony Metcalfe and Adrian Furness Netley & Winchester Street Residents' Association Mrs Sharon Lucas North Camp Matters Nicky Williams North Lane Residents' Association Jimmy James Elm Pentecostal Church Mrs J Muir Peabody Road Residents Association Mr M Walker Peacock & Smith Mark Axford Goadsby & Harding Ltd Potters International Hotel Edward Tildesley Church of the Ascension James Martin St Michael the Arch Angel Keith Hodges St Augustine's Justin Packman Rapleys LLP (for Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc) Katy Walker Royal Mail Group Nick Stephens Rushmoor and District Football League Mr C Higham Searchlight (blind) Peter Bullus Southwood Residents Association Steven Haire Surrey Ambulance Service Tracy-Ann Scanlan Tetlow King Planning Rose Freeman The Theatres Trust Dawn Cole U3A George Newton Holy Trinity C of E Church Alan Jones White Young Green Mrs Pam Snashell Womens Institute Anthony King Workspace Group Plc Gerald Howarth, MP House of Commons Genevieve Wells Cadsquare Ltd Helen Castell About my Area Hebden Inger Director of Strategic Development Alexander Bateman The Planning Bureau Limited - Planner HQ Aldershot Garrsion David Bevan South West Trains Chair of Hep Investment, Land and Property Task Group Hampshire Economic Partnership Tesco Stores Ltd Daphne Knowles Mytchett, Frimley Green and Deepcut Society Kevin Daley Mytchett, Frimley Green and Deepcut Society White Young Green Geoff Marks (Chairman) Farnborough Airport Residents Association Sue Robbins Supporting People Team Mr Roger Barr (Head of Property) Computer Sciences Corporation Jane Baldwin (Director's PA) Explore!

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Kate Matthews (Assistant Planner) Firstplan Mr Greg Alexander Rushmoor Voluntary Services Miss Karen Nye Beaumont County Junior School Mrs Anna Bassford Belle Vue County Infant School Mrs Barbara Goodchild Cherrywood Community Primary School Mrs Janet Sampson Cove Infant School Mrs Hannah Dunn Cove Junior School Ms Megan Jones Cove School Mrs Jane Armstrong Farnborough Grange Infant School Miss Jacqueline Thomas Farnborough Hill Mrs Kim Wood Fernhill County Primary School Mr Clive Gilbert Fernhill School Mrs Carole Wareham Grange County Community Junior School Miss Barbara Cook Guillemont County Junior School Mr Rob Thompson Henry Tyndale School Mrs Marilyn Penman Manor County Infant School Mr Mark Sammes Manor County Junior School Mrs Christine Bird Marlborough County Infant School Mrs Jane Sargent Newport County Junior School Mrs Michelle Moore North Farnborough County Infant School Mr Gren Earney Oak Farm Community School Mrs Philippa Durance Park County Primary School Mrs Lynda Downes Parsonage Farm County Infant School Mrs Susan Harris Pinewood County Infant School Mr Patrick Wilson Salesian College Miss Helen Fletcher Davies South Farnborough County Infant School Mrs Lynne Smith South Farnborough County Junior School Mrs Vivienne Favell Southwood County Infant School Mrs Jayne Hooper St Bernadette's RC (A) Primary School Mr Bill James St Josephs RC (GM) Primary School Mrs Fiona Hodgson St Marks C of E (A) Primary School Mrs Susan Bright St Michaels C E (controlled) Infant School Mrs Elizabeth Wren St Patricks RC (A) Primary School Mrs E Collis St Peters C of E (A) Junior School Miss Joanna Batstone Talavera County Infant School Mr Trevor Hall Talavera County Junior School Mr Jeffrey Hanna The Connaught School Mrs A Dawson The Samuel Cody School Miss Amanda Rowley The Wavell School Mr Mark Dunbavand Tower Hill County Primary School Ms Chris Jenkin West End County Infant School David Windser Commercial Group, Electricity Mrs H Lewis Crondall Parish Council Clerk Frank Baxter Team Leader (North) Department for Transport Clive Crocker Housing Group, Electricity Stuart McVernon Public Affairs Manager Southern Electricity Plc Southern Gas Mr Charles Mills Atisreal UK (for TAG Farnborough Airport) Hants PCT Mrs Cheryl Bosworth HAT Co-ordinator HCC

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Mr Ian Brown Basingstoke Canal Authority Clare Sewell Guildford Diocese Alex Hughes Rushmoor Citizens' Advice Bureaux Sue Hathaway Rushmoor Voluntary Services Mrs Christine Davis /Lorraine Bowman (Exec assistant to principal Farnborough College of Technology Ms Patricia Bushell First Wessex Housing Group Chief Superintendent Paul Netherton Aldershot Police Station Mr Tony Docker Rushmoor Healthy Living Ms Alison Cooper Parity for Disability

PLUS 54 RESIDENTS PLUS 40 COUNCILLORS

AUE Steering Group Members Contact Position Organisation

Cllr Peter Moyle Leader Rushmoor Borough CouncilCllr Roland Dibbs Deputy Leader & Environment Portfolio Holder Rushmoor Borough CouncilMr John Edwards Director of Environmental Services Rushmoor Borough CouncilMr Keith Holland Head of Planning Rushmoor Borough CouncilMs Alison Whitely Head of Housing Rushmoor Borough CouncilMr Tim Richings Planning Policy and Conservation Manager Rushmoor Borough CouncilMr Russ Mounty Principal Conservation Officer Rushmoor Borough CouncilMs Tracey Coleman AUE Project Co-ordinator Rushmoor Borough CouncilMs Sara Golledge Defence Estates Mr Stuart Otway Environmental Advisor Defence Estates Mr Stuart Roberts Head of Spatial Strategy Hampshire County Council Mr Richard Hudson Highways Hampshire County Council Mr Glenn Parkinson Strategic Planning Officer - Building Planning Hampshire County Council Mr Tim Wall Senior Engineer Hampshire County Council Mr Len Lamplugh Chairman Aldershot Civic Society Ms Beverley Spear English Partnerships Alan Graham English Partnerships Colonel Nigel Josling Garrison Commander Ministry of Defence Major Jo Usher Ministry of Defence Mr Paul Abey Head of Investment Housing Corporation

Area Manager Hampshire and IOW SEEDA Andrea McCallum

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APPENDIX II: Letter to Statutory Consultees Tracey Coleman

01252 398006

[email protected]

3rd January 2008 Dear Sir/ Madam Aldershot Urban Extension Draft Supplementary Planning Document Consultation I am writing to let you know that we are seeking your views on the Aldershot Urban Extension draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and its Sustainability Appraisal (SA). The draft SPD sets out a framework and design guidelines for the Aldershot Urban Extension, which is one of the largest brownfield regeneration sites in the South East of England. An Electronic copy of the Supplementary Planning Document is included in the form of a CD. This document and accompanying documents can also be found on our web site via: www.rushmoor.gov.uk/aue. Prior to finalising the SPD, we will also be consulting Natural England and other relevant agencies, on the adequacy of a draft Habitats Regulations Assessment (prepared under The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2007). The documents are available for consultation for six weeks, and we will need to receive any comments by 5pm 18 February 2008. You can submit your comments by email to [email protected] or by post to: Aldershot Urban Extension Consultation (Planning) Rushmoor Borough Council Council Offices, Farnborough Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 7JU Yours faithfully Tracey Coleman Aldershot Urban Extension Project Co-ordinator Planning


mailto:[email protected]

APPENDIX III: Letter to Non-Statutory Consultees Tracey Coleman

01252 398006

[email protected]

3rd January 2008

Dear Sir/Madam

Consultation on the future of the Aldershot Urban Extension: Draft Supplementary Planning Document

Working with local people and those with a key interest in Rushmoor, we have been preparing plans to guide the development of the Aldershot Urban Extension, which is one of the largest brownfield regeneration sites in the South East of England. I am writing to let you know that we are seeking your views on the Aldershot Urban Extension draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and its Sustainability Appraisal (SA). Copies of both documents and other supporting documents can be found online at: www.rushmoor.gov.uk/aue. Copies are available for public inspection (during normal opening hours) at the Customer Services Unit in the Council Offices on Farnborough Road, and Aldershot and Farnborough Libraries. The documents are available for consultation for six weeks, and we will need to receive any comments you wish to make no later than 5pm 18 February 2008. You can submit your comments in writing by email to [email protected] or by post to: Aldershot Urban Extension Consultation (Planning) Rushmoor Borough Council Council Offices, Farnborough Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 7JU

Yours faithfully

Tracey Coleman Aldershot Urban Extension Project Co-ordinator Planning



APPENDIX IV: Letter to Nature Conservation Consultees Tracey Coleman

01252 398006

[email protected]

3rd January 2008 Dear Aldershot urban Extension Draft Supplementary Planning Document Consultation (including assessment under The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2007) I am writing to let you know that we are seeking your views on the Aldershot Urban Extension draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and its Sustainability Appraisal (SA). The draft SPD is also accompanied by a draft Habitats Regulations Assessment (prepared under The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2007). Prior to finalising the SPD, we are consulting Natural England and other relevant agencies, seeking comments and advice on this report. Electronic copies of the draft SPD, accompanying SA and draft Habitats Regulations Assessment are attached on a CD. These documents can also be found online: www.rushmoor.gov.uk/aue. The documents are available for consultation for six weeks and we need to receive any comments by 18 February 2008. Should you be unable to meet this timescale please let me know, otherwise it will be assumed that you have no comments to make. You can submit your comments in writing by email to [email protected] or by post to: Aldershot Urban Extension Consultation (Planning) Rushmoor Borough Council Council Offices Farnborough Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 7JU Yours faithfully

Tracey Coleman Aldershot Urban Extension Project Co-ordinator Planning



APPENDIX V: Press Release and Poster

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APPENDIX VI: Comments and Responses to the Draft SPD REFERENCE COMMENT SUGGESTED RESPONSE (WHERE

APPROPRIATE) Introduction - Purpose of Document 1.

HIGHWAYS AGENCY – The Highways Agency is generally satisfied that the report has been written with due consideration to the potential impact of development on the SRN (Strategic Road Network). SEEDA – SEEDA supports the proposals for an urban extension to the North of Aldershot. “We consider the AUE to be a sustainable location. The document is, on a whole well aligned to the Regional Economic Strategy, we specifically welcome the objectives that seek to promote sustainable access and easy movement to and within the AUE. This complements Target 8 of the RES that seeks to reduce road congestion and pollution levels by improving travel choice, promoting public transport, managing demand and facilitating model shifts. Incorporating highly ambitious and innovative approaches to sustainable design, which reflect current best practice and which include challenging targets for sustainable design in later phases of the development this complements the RES objectives that seek to deliver ‘sustainable prosperity’.” DEFENCE ESTATES – Defence Estates fully support the document.

REFERENCE COMMENT SUGGESTED RESPONSE (WHERE APPROPRIATE)

ARMY – HEADQUARTERS ALDERSHOT GARRISON – Part 1 - The Garrison is grateful for the recognition of the Planning Document that Aldershot has been the home of the British Army for over 100 years and that the development of the AUE should be sympathetic to retaining the character of the Military Town, in particular the retention of key landmarks of historic interest. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – Hampshire County Council welcomes the preparation of the new Supplementary Planning Document. The SPD provides helpful guidance that will steer the strategic level of development proposed for Aldershot. The document is a broad framework, the preparation of a detailed Masterplan including green infrastructure strategy and additional detail in particular in relation to phasing and procurement to clearly identify critical trigger points as to what is required and when it is required such as infrastructure and educational facilities. ALDERSHOT CIVIC SOCIETY – Concerns of problems development will bring to Aldershot in its role as a Garrison town. Care needs to be taken to avoid the mistakes made in the past. The ASC seek to protect and improve the open spaces road conditions and Town Centre.

Background & Planning Policy Context 2.

ENGLISH HERITAGE – English Heritage suggests adding permeability and legibility to the list identified via the EbD (Enquiry by Design) on Page 7 together with a Public Realm Strategy (PRS).

Include – Permeability, legibility and Public Realm Strategy, Page 7.

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COUNCILLOR ROLAND DIBBS – 2.2.18 the words ‘achieving both’ in the second line should be replace with limiting. GOVERNMENT OFFICE FOR THE SOUTH EAST – Contents of the SPD are consistent with National and Regional planning policy. 2.3.7 – This paragraph should be rephrased with regard to saved policies. 2.4.6 - This paragraph should be redrafted – No legal mechanism to save SPGs but should remain material provided that the local or structure plan policy which it supplements has itself been saved. Principle SN5 – Affordable provision of 35% conflicts with Green Paper. SOUTH EAST ENGLAND REGIONAL ASSEMBLY – Reference to the Draft Interim Strategic Delivery Plan in relation to the TBH SPA may assist in the longevity of the SPD. Mitigation should be agreed by Natural England. HIGHWAYS AGENCY – Given the current projected levels of stress on Junction 4 / 4a of the M3 private car trips associated with the AUE should be minimised through appropriate demand management measures. The impact of residual trips from the AUE and other LDF development sites must be included in an Evaluation of Transport Impact (ETI), which forms part of the evidence base for the revised Core Strategy.

Agree to amend. Remove ‘become saved policies and’ The allocation reflects the Council’s housing needs and viability of the scheme. It must be noted that 66% of the affordable provision will be rented which will have a major impact on the viability of the scheme. This has been dealt with through a separate document Habitats Regulations Assessment. Mitigation has been agreed with Natural England through a bespoke scheme, which is inline with the Draft Interim Delivery Plan. This work has now been completed and reference will be made to Page 13 Rushmoor Borough Council LDF Transport Assessment 2008. ‘As an essential part of the production of the Local Development Framework for the Borough a strategic level Transport Assessment has been prepared in accordance with Department for Transport Circular 02/2007 Planning and the Strategic Road Network which considers the cumulative effect of development

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ARMY – ALDERSHOT GARRISON – 2.1.7 - This statement is not accurate, over half of the land at the AUE has not been vacated but the entire site will be vacated by the Army by 2014. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – 2.2.12 – Hampshire County Council welcome that the summary identifies the need to retain and incorporate existing biodiversity interest in to the development, an important theme of PPS9 is that of enhancing biodiversity above and beyond its basic retention and protection and this could be highlighted within the document. 2.3.4 – No mention is made to the numerous Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation in the vicinity of the development area. 2.3.7 – Hampshire Structure Plan, saved policies should read E14 – E17 (not E4 – E17 as stated).

in the borough will have on transport infrastructure. This document has been taken into account and accords with the requirements of this document’. Amend to read approximately half of the site has been vacated. This will be requested in the Biodiversity Action Plan. Include after (SPA) ‘and other sites of Nature Conservation’. Amend to read E14 – E17

The AUE Site & Context 3.

ARMY – ALDERSHOT GARRISON – 3.1.2 - 2.1 - 160 h – 150 h? 3.1.6 - The playing pitches to the west of the A325 are to be retained by the MOD but on a long lease to Rushmoor Borough Council.

Should read 150ha

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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – Fig 3.1a Wider location – suggest Farnborough North Camp Railway Station be added to the map as it is later referred to in Section 7.

Include Farnborough North Camp Railway Station.

Vision & Masterplan Objectives 4.

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – 4.1 Development Objectives – The SPD should take the opportunity to encourage multi-functional green space i.e. a green network for amenity and recreation, with combined biodiversity interest and wildlife corridors through green spaces and along footpaths / cycle paths, plus incorporation of other ecosystem services like SUDS. Generally, biodiversity should be linked with other themes within the document.

This has been considered later in the document.

Creation of a Sustainable Neighbourhood 5.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND – 65 e-mails / letters were received ranging from people living in Farnborough, Aldershot, Fleet, Farnham and Guildford, because the majority were received via e-mail, it was not possible to establish responses by area. This issue included a request for a Church of England school which incorporates Christian community facilities with an office / home for a minister. A number of the responses considered that a facility such as that provided at Elvetham Heath church located in Fleet should be considered for Aldershot. The need for a Christian church was also emphasised, many of the response expressed that they did not want to share with non-Christian religions who they say only account for 1% in

A survey was carried out to establish the needs of all religious organisations within a 10-mile radius of the AUE. The findings have been reflected within the document. Many churches would not like to see new facilities built, but welcome new residents to fill the very small and dwindling congregations. The Document recognises the need for community facilities and the importance and need to be able to worship, although consideration has to be given to all denominations, which includes, apart from Christian denominations, a very large Nepalese and Muslim community. The Council has and will continue to ensure the delivery of excellent community facilities are provided without detracting from those already

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Aldershot. A dislike of the existing Christian churches within the existing Military Town was also expressed with comments such as “their ethos is late 19th century dark and formalised”. ENGLISH HERITAGE – Page 23 unclear, expect funding streams as recognised in 5.1.15 and 9.1.9. Sustainability - Draw attention to EH advice on climate change. SAVILLS FOR WILKY PROPERTY HOLDINGS – 5.1.6 – Lack of healthcare proposals. 5.1.7 – No specific reference to care home provision. 5.2.1 - Complementary role should be within the new centre for health. Consideration should be given to relocating the local centre further along Queens Avenue. Section 5.5 5.5.2 - More information should be provided regarding the Centre for Health as an exclusive requirement. We welcome proposals for integration of health and social care provision.

provided in Aldershot. The Council will continue to work with the churches together group to ensure all the religious needs of Aldershot are met, regardless of their faith. The issue of whether one of the primary schools will be a Church of England school is a matter for Hampshire County Council not the SPD. Make reference to EH advice on Climate change. Make reference to the possibility of care home provision within an existing building. The SPD is a long term view – complementary role is considered for the long term should the Aldershot Centre for Health become full and extra provision required. Consideration has been given to this location although discarded. The local centre is to meet the needs of the residents of the AUE and therefore needs to be centrally located for all residents to be able to walk. This is a strategic document (too much detail).

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VAIL WILLIAMS FOR FRIMLEY PARK HOSPITAL - Acting on behalf of Frimley Park Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust – SPD makes no comment on the direct impacts of the AUE on Frimley Park Hospital. Section 5.5 – wording ambiguous – development of the AUE will also need to demonstrate that there is sufficient capacity available in local medical and hospital facilities to meet the needs of future residents. Essential worker accommodation for wider area, essential to the sustainability of the hospital. COUNCILLOR LAURENCE ARMES & DRU ARMES (GUILDFORD) - We would support the area of open space alongside the canal to become allotments. GOVERNMENT OFFICE FOR THE SOUTH EAST – Para 5.1.10 – 5.1.11 – 5.1.13 – some repetition regarding registered social landlords being the preferred affordable housing provider. SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL – HIGHWAYS – We have supported the Borough’s approach concerning managing travel demands and widening choice of transport, and we acknowledge the Borough’s intention to seek to reduce congestion through the provision of adequate transport infrastructure and mitigation measures including Travel Plans. This approach mirrors intentions for the Surrey side of the Blackwater Valley where similar congestion exists and a similar approach to encouraging alternative

The recent opening of the Aldershot Centre for Health will reduce the need to travel to Frimley Park Hospital for many facilities. Essential worker accommodation is considered within the affordable housing provision. Remove reference to RSL in 5.1.13.

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modes is being adopted. Infrastructure – Section 5 – Creation of a sustainable neighbourhood. The Surrey County Council support the intention to have the community as a focal point of activity, thus reducing the need to travel. At this stage, we do not anticipate significant impact on services on the Surrey side of the border, but wish to be appraised of the studies on infrastructure capacity in the future. SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL – Section 5.5 – Improvements to Frimley Park Hospital should be included. SEEDA – SN4 – SN6 – This complements Target 9 of the RES which seek to ensure sufficient and affordable housing of the right quality, type and size to meet needs and support its competitiveness. SN13 – We welcome proposals to make provision of an Enterprise Centre, this complements Target 10 of the RES which seeks to improve the productivity of the workforce and increase economic activity from 82% to 85% by brining 110,000 net additional South East residents of working age into the labour market by 2016. BARTON WILLMORE FOR COMPASS HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS LTD – Chapters 4 and 5 – We generally support the following principles, although we do have some concerns regarding the scale of several contributions being sought in respect of these

Since this response, the Aldershot Centre for Health has opened which will mean that local people will not have to travel to FPH for minor issues and some outpatients. The ACfH will continue to take more facilities currently provided at FPH.

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matters. The principle of providing a predominately-residential development at the proposed densities with complementary mixed-use development including employment, shopping, leisure, community facilities is supported. We consider this accords with the principles of delivering sustainable development as set out in PPS1 and PPS3. Principles SN4 and SN5 – Paragraph 5.1.8 – We note that the amount and mix of affordable housing required in the SPD are reflective of the current need, as established in the most recent Borough and Sub-Regional assessments. However, whilst the Draft SPD indicates that the mix of affordable housing may need to be altered during the course of the development of later phases of the AUE, we would suggest that this be extended to include further possible alterations such as the overall level of affordable housing provision, the mix of social rented / intermediate affordable housing and the mix of market housing required during the later phases of development. Compass support the aim to secure 35% affordable housing provision in the initial phase of development of the site to meet the current identified need for affordable housing, although more flexibility in the future would be welcomed to reflect any changes in the housing need situation which occur over time. The requirement for 1-in-3 adjacent houses to be for affordable housing purposes is considered to be too inflexible, in terms of management of the affordable units. Nevertheless, the acknowledgement as to the acceptability of

Amend to read 5.1.8 ‘In line with the Rushmoor Draft Strategic Housing Market Assessment at least 63 percent of all affordable housing must be for social rent and 37 percent for intermediate housing, the mix for dwellings currently should comprise of 30 percent for 1 bedroom, 40 percent for 2 bedrooms, 20 per cent for three bedrooms, and 10 percent for four bedrooms. However as the site develops the mix of dwellings should be adjusted to meet changing needs as indicated in any future Strategic Housing Market Assessment.’ Amend - 5.1.7 - An appropriate level of pepper-potting will be one in three or at an acceptable level for management by RSLs the adjacent housing being affordable.

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individual apartment blocks providing either affordable or private housing is welcomed. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – 5.3 – Educational Facilities - Photo on page 25 example of primary school should be replaced illustrating design more appropriate to AUE. 5.3.2 - delete third sentence and replace with “The western site should provide a net usable area of not less that 3 ha to cater for any proposed children’s centre; the eastern site should provide a net area of not less than 2.8 ha. 5.1d and 5.3.3 - both will have to be amended once the County Council has confirmed its preferred locations for the primary schools. 5.1 - delete the reference that there might be a link between the school and the Observatory. 5.3.5 - delete the paragraph as the previous paragraph emphasises the need to deliver housing and a school “in parallel” it is hoped that this could be well before the 400th dwelling was completed. Delaying the second school until after the 2,500th completion would be too late given that it is expected that this number of dwellings would produce at least 625 primary age pupils. 5.3.6 - delete third sentence relating to the provision of an additional secondary school if the development exceeds 5,000, as it is incorrect. This would be a minimum number of dwellings for a new school if there were not existing

Picture shows design flexibility. Hampshire County Council has not made a commitment to a Children’s Centre in this location. It is stated that the location has not been agreed and is flexible. The inclusion allows flexibility A definitive time-period is necessary. Amend to read 200th dwelling and 2000th dwelling. Delete second sentence as requested.

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provision. The school places plan 2007 indicates that “extensions to secondary schools” might be needed to cater for an increase in secondary numbers. This is reflected in 5.3.6. 5.3.6 - include “for which developers’ contributions will be required”. 5.3.8 - include “supported by appropriate contributions” after sufficient sites. 5.8.1 - replace expected by required. 5.9.3 - include “The Council does not wish to see”. 5.9.4 - development of an enterprise centre will require some support from the public sector, suggest that in order to safeguard the site that a reference be made to a site being made available to SEEDA and or the Borough Council. 5.10.1 – live work accommodation - context suggests compliment should be complement. 5.11.5 - HWRC - delete paragraph and replace with “The developer should transfer the freehold of the Household Waste Recycling Centre site to the County Council in a fit for purpose condition on or before the 100th dwelling”. 5.1.6 and fig 5.1c Phasing Plan - currently shown as phase 5 be changed to earlier in the development. 5.1e recommended location of HWRC support proposed.

Agree to amend. Agree to amend. Agree to amend. Existing has same meaning. Include at the end ‘which will need to be supported by a public body such as SEEDA. Agree to amend. Amend as suggested. Amend as suggested.

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ALDERSHOT CIVIC SOCIETY – 35% affordable housing should not be exceeded – there is ample supple of affordable housing/flats provided elsewhere in the Town. The 60% affordable the Government demands should be firmly rejected because it would undermine the efforts made in Aldershot to raise standards. 5.1.8 - There are too many flats already in Aldershot and the ability to build more in the Town Centre. The figure for 3 – 4 bedroom homes is to low given the skill base that is required and encouraged. It is important that more families are encouraged to live in Aldershot. High earning residents are needed to encourage high end retailers to Aldershot. 5.3.6 - If the secondary school for the AUE is the Connaught School significant investment is required to improve standards. Community education – There is a need to provide environmental education for all ages. 5.5 - Rather than building a satellite library in the AUE that would divert funds for the main library, absolute priority should be given to the creation of an outstanding facility that the town desperately needs. CLLR KEITH DIBBLE & ALEX CRAWFORD – The affordable housing element should be increased to 50% Government should allocate funs to the AUE to accommodate this. More three and four bedroom houses should be required in accordance with Government guidance.

The SPD is flexible to the needs of the future with the mix to tenure based on current housing needs. This is to be provided, to inform and educate children and adults as to the importance to the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area. A satellite library is a requirement of Hampshire County Council to service the primary schools. The level of 35% is supported by local needs which is to provide rented accommodation which is 66% of the affordable provision any alteration to this would make the site unviable. This is based on current needs the SPD is flexible and can be adjusted in accordance with up-to-date Strategic Housing Surveys.

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Nearly 80% of all housing could end up privately owned if owners staircase out. A lower provision for affordable housing in locations subject to high development cost such of the Cambridge Military Hospital should be removed. The Government should be asked for funds to deliver 50% affordable housing. If 12,500 – 13,500 residents are to be employed the AUE is going to need more than small scale employment units.

It has always been the case that those who buy a share in their home can eventually own the whole of it. This may be necessary to cover the cost of refurbishing this historic listed building which contributes to the heritage of Aldershot in terms of viability in relation to the high costs of refurbishment and conversion. As the developer is a public body there is currently no mechanism for this. This is a predominantly a housing development with complementary employment, it should be recognised that this new development is to form an integral part of Aldershot and not compete with it therefore all uses should work with existing such as the business park.

Sustainable Design 6.

HIGHWAYS AGENCY – Chapter 6 – Sustainable Design – Principle SD8 – The Highways Agency is encouraged by the inclusion. THAMES WATER PROPERTY SERVICES – Thames Water Property Services highlighted the requirement of PPS12, Local Planning Authorities should ensure that delivery of housing is not compromised by unrealistic expectations about the future availability of infrastructure, transportation, and resources. 6.3 - Water efficiency – TWUL supports the requirement of the AUE to provide water efficiency and also the requirement as set-out in paragraph 6.1.2 that all housing in the first phase achieve code level 4 with at least 10% achieving code level 5 for the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Feasibility research has been carried out by consultants on behalf of Defence Estates which provides solutions in relation to the delivery of infrastructure and resource.

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6.4 - Drainage – TWUL support the use of sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS), but must be maintained properly or can potentially increase the run off. PEACOCK & SMITH LTD FOR W.M. MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC – Renewable energy - this should only apply to developments where the installation of renewable energy generation equipment is viable given the type of development proposed. Due burden should not be placed on developers. SOUTH EAST ENGLAND REGIONAL ASSEMBLY – No substantive issues were identified. Para 6.2.2 - Government guidance suggests that 10% of developments energy demand should be generated from renewable energy sources, this should be at least 10% Ref Policy EN1 – Draft South East Plan should be considered. HIGHWAYS AGENCY – Principle SD8 – The Highways Agency are encouraged to see that a principle on transport and accessibility has been included as an elements of sustainable design…. SEEDA – SD1 – We welcome the requirements on developers to achieve a level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, this complements Target 11 of the RES which seeks to reduce CO2 emissions. SD3 – This complements Target 12 of the RES which seeks to reduce par capita water consumption in the South East by 20% from 169 litres per day in 2003 / 2004 to 135 litres per day by 2016.

The SPD is in line with both Government guidance and requirements. 6.2.2, amend to read at least 10%. Agree to amend.

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SD7 - This complements Target 13 of the RES that seeks to achieve measurable improvements in quality, biodiversity and accessibility of green and open space. SURREY AND HAMPSHIRE CANAL SOCIETY – Principle OS1 – DU8 Basingstoke Canal urban design principles. We feel that anything over 3 storeys would over dominate the canal side setting. Boat launching facilities require a slipway, car parking and a secure compound to leave boat trailers – perhaps not best provided in a prestige semi-urban location. There is an unsatisfied demand for mooring facilities, provision within the AUE would help meet these needs, but best provided in a boat basin. 6.4 - Water shortages in the canal. Surface water generated by the AUE should be harvested, stored and made available for use by the BCA. Bearing in mind that the canal is a SSSI, water quality is clearly an issue. Fig : 8.1c A pedestrian line/footpath along the area of Thornhill Road and the Basingstoke Canal alongside Government Road already exists connecting the canal to the Town Centre. BARTON WILLMORE ON BEHALF OF COMPASS HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS LTD – Chapter 6 Sustainable Design – the principles of SD1 – SD10

This will be considered in the Design Codes. Delete reference to boat launching facility. The feasibility of a boat basin has been considered and deemed not suitable in this location. This issue has been addressed by the consultants report for Defence Estates in relation to foul and surface water disposal. Note the existence of this footpath.

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are supported and consistent with national government guidance. It also acknowledged the phased requirements for adherence to the Code of Sustainable Homes and other associated legislation. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – Sustainable Design 6.4.5 - Permeable is not suitable for areas where underground utilities have to be routed underneath at the usual depths, should be addressed in the utilities strategy (12.12.1) 6.5 - Principle SD5 the County Council welcomes and supports this principle. 6.5.1 or 6.6.2 - suggest a reference to the thin and poor soil on the site and the need for an Earthworks Strategy. 6.5 – Materials - Suggest reference is made to the reuse of existing buildings and not just historic buildings and reuse of materials such as bricks. Principle SD7 - confirm that this means preserving and retaining the existing landscape as well as enhancement. Transport and Accessibility - Principle SD8 amend wording – The AUE must encourage transport choice and promote a significant proportion of the journeys to be made by public transport, by cycle and by foot in order to reduce dependency.

This will be considered as part of the detail This has been identified through the Land Quality Assessment already carried out and will be made available to developers. Earthworks Strategy is mentioned as a requirement for the planning application. Waste Management Strategy covering reuse and disposal of materials is required. All buildings on site for retention have been identified.

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6.8.1-2 - replace should by must. Health and Well-being - 6.9 – include designing out crime – and the overall objectives of creating a safer community. 6.9.3 – trees do not create a noise buffer. ALDERSHOT CIVIC SOCIETY - 6.7 - Provide accommodation for the Blackwater Volunteer Group currently requires accommodation to allow them to develop educational facilities to assist in the long-term preservation of wildlife. 6.9 All roads within the AUE should allow for some tree planting, this should include species that are able to cope with climate change. 6.9.6 - welcome the provision of allotment although concerns regarding location – regular use of garden chemicals should not be used. Provision should be made to ensure that visually non-intrusive bin storage is provided.

Agree to amend. Agree to amend. Agree to amend. There is no ability to provide accommodation at this time or until possible buildings become available. Finding provision if needed in the future would depend on funding. This will be addressed within the Design Codes. This will be a management issue. This will be addressed within the Design Codes

Transport & Access 7.

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL – STA14: Construction travel routes passing through Surrey Heath – Surrey Heath Borough Council should be identified as a key stakeholder. Sec 7.12 Wider highway issues should consult with Surrey Heath Borough Council and Surrey County Council. Concerns for impact on traffic A331 and A3011 also implications to Mytchett, along with other junctions, hospital car parking and accident and emergency unit. Impact to

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Junction 4 of the M3. HIGHWAYS AGENCY – Forecast for J4 – J4A of the M3 by 2016 will be unable to cope with demand and therefore -

• Trips should be minimised through appropriate demand management measures.

• Impacts should be considered in the ETI evaluation of the transport impacts for the Core Strategy.

The Highways Agency is generally satisfied that the report has been written with due consideration to the potential impact of development on the SRN (Strategic Road Network). Chapter 7 - Transport & Access, clearly sets out principles for ensuring that development traffic is minimised and when necessary, mitigation works identified are appropriately financed. Principle STA1: The Highways Agency is encouraged by the inclusion. Principles STA2, 4 and 6: The Highways Agency is encouraged by the inclusion. Principle STA7: The Highways Agency suggests that demand associated with specific developments should be carefully managed and that the parking provision becomes the residual output of the sustainable planning process and encourages sustainable transport modes. Rushmoor Borough Council’s standards should be applied as a maximum.

We agree, this has been considered in Draft RBC Strategic Transport Assessment 2009 Agree to make reference to RBC standards as a maximum standard.

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ENGLISH HERITAGE – Traffic models – 7.8.2 should include likely desire lines. VAIL WILLIAMS FOR FRIMLEY PARK HOSPITAL - Section 7.12 – wider highway impacts concerns with regard to accessibility to Frimley Park Hospital, such as increased congestion. PEACOCK & SMITH LTD FOR W.M. MORRISON SUPERMARKETS - Bus Service – With regard to the required level of funding to provide a bus service – requiring funding until commercially viable does not meet the test of Circular 05/05 Transport. SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL – HIGHWAYS - In general terms, the transportation element of the SPD reflect discussions that Surrey County Council has had with the Borough and Hampshire County Council since 2003. Surrey County Council supports the STA policies as being the appropriate steer towards transport solutions. Specific comments: Paragraph 7.11.1 - should include Surrey County Council as well as Hampshire County Council. Para 7.11.6 - no construction traffic should use Lakeside Road. Para 7.12.2 - An additional bullet point should be included to pick up on requirement E13 in the Transport requirements (its improvements on A325 North of Farnham).

Agree to make reference to desire lines. RBC has considered this in the recent TA. Agree to amend to specific period. Agree to include. Agree to amend.

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HIGHWAYS AGENCY – Principles STA 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Managing Travel Demand. The Highways Agency is encouraged to see STA1 is included to reduce the dependence on private-car travel by locating services in an area easily accessible on foot and by bicycle. Commuting out will be high which increases the importance of providing an infrastructure of good public transport linking the development with Aldershot Town Centre, Farnborough Main Railway Station and Farnborough North Camp Station. STA7 - A balance must be met between providing sufficient parking and enough to encourage effectiveness of demand management measures Rushmoor Borough Council’s parking standards should be applied as a maximum, developers should be encouraged to provide a level of parking below the maximum. STA9 - Transport assessment (TA) must accord with DfT guidance on Transport Assessment (March 2007) and DfT Circular 02/2007 (Planning and Strategic Road Network). The Highways Agency suggests that this Circular is also referred to in paragraph 12.5.1 (planning application requirements). The TA must be prepared with Consideration to the potential impact on the SRN. If residual trips impact on the safe and efficient operation of the SRN, mitigation measures, secures through deliverable financial mechanisms will be required. STA10, 11, 13 and 14 - The Highways Agency is encouraged to see that Travel Plans will be prepared for all development as this will create further opportunities to reduce car based

Agree, Rushmoor Borough Council parking standards are to a maximum. The SPD takes account of the Draft Strategic Transport Assessment produced for Rushmoor Borough Council although a further TA will also have to be produced as requested in Section12 planning application requirements.

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trips. Travel plans will need to contain targets, incentives, enforcement and monitoring measures it is therefore suggested that a strategy to regulate the implementation and conformity to Travel Plans be in place. ST16 - It is important that Rushmoor Borough Council works from the principle of reduce, manage and invest, as set out in the Hampshire Local Transport Plan. Every effort should be made to mitigate the development impact on the SRN by managing down the demand for private car trips and encouraging public transport usage. The provision of new physical transport infrastructure should be considered as a last resort in terms of mitigating the transport impact as a result of development. For consistency with the terminology of the Highways Agency, your Council may wish to change trunk road networks in paragraph 7.12.1 to “Strategic Road Networks”. BARTON WILLMORE ON BEHALF OF COMPASS HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS LTD – Chapter 7 Transportation - The objectives of managing travel demand and providing a well-connected permeable network of pedestrian and cycle streets and open spaces as part of the AUE detailed in the majority of the stated Principles are supported and are considered to reflect current National Guidance. It is apparent that a number of important elements in the Draft SPD remain “not agreed” it is important that an understanding of the scale and nature of the required/aspired transport infrastructure improvements are established to ensure that financial implications of providing such

Agree to amend. In line with the Draft (Rushmoor Borough Council) TA the Transport Technical Note will be removed from the SPD as it is now superseded by the Draft (Rushmoor Borough Council) TA.

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improvements /contributions do not jeopardise the delivery and quality of the development ARMY - ALDERSHOT GARRISON – 7.2.4 - There must be sufficient car parking spaces in the area from September 2008 onwards to meet the needs of the Aldershot Centre for Health. 7.5.3 - In order to reduce the number of short journeys by the military community in private cars, a bus stop should be within 300m of the Junior Ranks Village at St Omer Barracks (1,136 bed spaces) and the revised bus routes should serve the Camp Farm Road Estate, as well as linking North Camp to Aldershot Town Centre. 7.7.1 - Adoption of roads must be in agreement with Headquarters Aldershot Garrison, Aspire Defence Services and Defence Estates in order to accommodate infrastructure. 7.10.7 - further details of junctions required to assess impact on military residents. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – Transport and Access - 7.1.3 amend “Highway improvements associated with the urban extension will be needed to ensure the impact of additional traffic flows on the local strategic and cross-county networks are kept to a minimum or an acceptable level”. Fig 7.1a - request extend A331 and A325 northwards towards rail line. Route 1 is shown as the same colour as the canal. There are more cycle routes than those shown. Show

This is dealt with through the Travel Plan for Aldershot Centre for Health.

This will be included in the Developers TA. This is the subject of agreement with Hampshire County Council not a matter for the SPD. This will be addressed in the Developers TA. Agree to amend. Agree to amend.

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location of secondary schools. Fig 7.b - should be omitted – this has not been agreed with the County Council. Fig 71c - need to add the other destination cycle routes. The pedestrian routes to the town centre are also cycle routes this should be shown. Queens Avenue cycle path shown on the plan should be segregated to be adjacent to the moving traffic and not on the road (except perhaps along Hospital Hill). Need to clarify provision for the A325. Fig 7d - explanation of the notion “major Junction” implies. Why are only two such junctions indicated? Principle STA6 – amend “The provision of new and significantly improved public transport services and infrastructure to support the development of a sustainable community”. 7.4 - Walking and Cycling - Photo cycle path page 36 current photo shows off road countryside cycle path, suggest use cycle path in urban area. 7.5.5 - amend to state – The provision of bus shelters and real-time information systems to disseminate current travel information for local services must be included at bus stops throughout the urban extension. A developer will be required to fully fund the installation of real-time information at bus stops throughout the urban extension and the main external stops on the core bus routes.

Retain but annotate suggested although not approved by Hampshire County Council. Agree to amend. Agree to amend. Agree to amend. Retain as encourage to go to recreational areas by cycle. Agree to amend.

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7.5.6 - Amend first sentence - …public transport information and enlarged bus facilities including real time information and seating. Core Bus Routes 7.5.11 – delete existing second sentence. 7.5.15 - add a new sentence: “The public transport strategy which may form part of the Transport Assessment will detail bus routes, patronage, fares, frequency, rolling stock, infrastructure, costs funding and phasing”. 7.5.16 – add new sentence to state, “The Public Transport Strategy is to be submitted to and approved by Hampshire County Council. 7.6.2 – delete last sentence and replace “consideration should be given” with “will be required”. 7.7.1 - new paragraph “careful consideration of the space required to allow for healthy growth of tree canopies and roots with minimal need for intervention. A full tree survey and strategy for their protection should support an outline planning application with a contribution for the care of street trees. 7.8.5 - Add new paragraph – “ The Transport Assessment will need to be prepared in close consultation with key stakeholders, including the local Highway Authorities, bus operators and Highways Agency. The Transport Assessment will need to be approved by Rushmoor Borough Council and Hampshire County Council”.

Agree to amend. Agree to amend. Detail not necessary at this stage Already stated elsewhere Agree to amend. Already required in section 12 Already required in section 12

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7.9 - Change title from “Travel Plans” to “Smarter Choices” Then add a sub heading below entitled “Travel Plans”. 7.9.1 – amend second sentence to include “amongst other measures”. 7.9.2 – add after first sentence new sentence to state “ The design and layout of the site will be important in assisting Travel Plan measures” Principle STA11 and paragraph 7.9.5 – 9 change all references to Business Travel Plan to Workplace Travel Plan. 7.9.11 – add Personalised travel planning is expected to be a feature of marketing public transport service. 7.10.8 - final sentence add ‘for this junction’. Principle STA17 - Hollybush Lane - Delete for any major development. 7 - 11.5 - insert ‘of’ after ‘part’ COUNCILLOR ROLAND DIBBS - 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 – It should be recognised that car ownership is a matter of individual choice and that cars are not only used for travel to and from work and there should be no scheme for preferential parking. 71a Farnborough Main railway station is actually North Farnborough.

Reference not generally understood keep as is. Agree to amend. To be discussed in Design Codes. Agree to amend.

Agree to amend. Principle STA17 to be amended to read ‘ Hollybush Lane could be utilised as a primary route for construction traffic for any major development’ Agree to amend. These are suggestions not a requirement. Agree to amend.

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7.5.12 - it is doubted that Farnborough Aerodrome will be a destination of choice for sufficient commuters to require a dedicated bus service. 7.2.4 - Parking standards should comply with Rushmoor Borough Council SPD. ALDERSHOT CIVIC SOCIETY – 7.4.2 - With the encouragement to use cycles the council must ensure provision to provide secure cycle parking within the Town Centre. 7.4.3 - wherever possible the adopted cycle routes should not share the main roads. 7.4.3 - Travel Plans to Connaught School – The route is very poor. The A323 should be widened. 7.5 - Welcome the provision of public transport at an early stage, a commuter bus service to major employment areas would be beneficial in getting people out of their cars and on to public transport. 7.10 - Careful consideration needs to be given to the location of junctions a long term resolution should be fund and not a quick fix.

Agreed. Agree to amend. Provision is to be made within the Westgate centre. This will be addressed within the Design Codes. The issue of safe routes for children to the Connaught School is a difficult issue to resolve. It has been suggested that the Wavell School should be used by children from the AUE primary schools. This is a matter for Hampshire County Council. Highway improvements will be a matter for the TA to be produced by the developer. This is an issue for the TA to be produced by the developer. The SPD is a strategic document the detail of junction solutions will form part of the developers TA.

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CLLR KEITH DIBBLE & ALEX CRAWFORD - As a large number or residents will commute out of the borough car ownership will mean that adequate car parking will be required e.g. 1 space for 1 bed, 2 for 2 and 3 bed and 2.5 for 4 bed. In addition there should be provision for garages on 3 and 4 beds. Parents take their children to school by car because of safety and parents on their way to work there is a need for school travel plans.

To be added Parking provision should be in line with the adopted RBC Parking Standards. This is already requested.

Landscape & Recreation 8.

ENGLISH HERITAGE – 8.1.5 – 8.1.7 need for public realm strategy linking to the landscape strategy. BASINGSTOKE CANAL AUTHORITY “Basingstoke Canal Authority fully supports this development” subject to:

• Water catchments referred to in the plan being constructed in a manner where the opportunity to store water for later controlled release in the canal can be realised.

• The installation of appropriate treatment facilities

being provided.

• Existing siltation traps being replaced, upgraded and maintained by either Defence Estates or the developers.

• That the possibility of upgrading the old Mons Weir

to a functional sluce being considered.

Agree to amend. This detail cannot be included at this stage as conclusions from reports are yet to be provided with regard to best option.

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THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS - Chapter 8 ( pages 49 and 50) Reference to the RSPB’s agreement to 92 hectares of SANGS has not been agreed and should be removed from the SPD. RSPB’s firm view that Natural England’s Draft Delivery Plan (now superseded by the Draft Interim Strategic Delivery Plan) does not set an adequate standard for mitigation for large – scale residential schemes in close proximity to the heaths. The standards should be used as a minimum standard in relation to the AUE. Although the 92 hectares is marginally more than the 8 hectares standard prescribed, RSPB considerate it totally inadequate in providing a realistic alternative to the SPA. Fig 8:1 – map cuts off at page – no indication of what SSSI and how its features will be protected. Car parking remains an issue around the SPA more detail should be presented in the SPD of how this and other on-site measures will be delivered as part of the overall package of measures. SPD gives no indication of access management measures giving no guarantee that access to the SPA will be adequately controlled. The maps both labelled 3.1a on pages 15 and 35 have mislabelled the two SSSI’s forming the SPA as Bourley and Long Valley SPA and Ash to Brookwood Heath SPA and failing to identify the SAC at all – maps must be corrected.

Draft Interim Strategic Delivery Plan as amended January 2009 has been taken into consideration. Agree to amend. Now agreed with Natural England in Separate Document. Agree to amend.

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Basingstoke Canal – The SPD notes the need to ensure that the ecological value of the Basingstoke Canal is protected and enhanced however, the enhancement measures listed under 10.9.1 and 8.1 all appear to relate to enhancements only to its recreational value rather than to its ecological features. Mitigation measures within the HRA should be incorporated into the SPD, particularly access management measures. No comprehensive monitoring strategy has been provided in the SPA or HRA. RSPB is extremely concerned that the SPD and its Appropriate Assessment provide insufficient information to conclude that the guidance will not lead to an adverse effect on the integrity of the SPA. NATURAL ENGLAND – We welcome the production of the SPD which sets out the Council’s position on the AUE development. The three proposed solutions to the issue of visitor disturbances arising from housing development should be covered in as much detail as possible. Clear evidence base for the SANGS to be used, access management across the SPA in Defence Estates ownership should be clearly set out in the technical supporting document. As Defence Estates is the applicant, competent authority and landowner it needs to address the role of the as SPA land manager (habitat) in the development proposals.

Detail to be required in Biodiversity Action Plan. The HRA and Access Management documents are referred to although not necessary to repeat detail. SPD Appropriate Assessment or HRA has been approved by Natural England as acceptable. Natural England has agreed both HRA and Access Management Plan – Make reference.

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The Assessment will need to take account of SEERA’s draft Interim Strategic Delivery Plan as it evolves. INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION (GUILDFORD & READING BRANCH) – OS1 and OS8 - Have general support for the recommendations set out in OS1 and OS8 which seek to maintain and enhance the special character of the canal. BARTON WILLMORE ON BEHALF OF COMPASS HOUSING LTD – Chapter 8 Landscape and recreation. We acknowledge and support the objectives of providing a high quality accessible and usable landscape which enhances the unique character and setting of the AUE and Basingstoke Canal. We note that on-site SANGS are to be provided we would highlight that the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Draft Interim Strategic Delivery Plan (Consultation Draft Oct 07) suggests that currently accessible sites should be discounted. ARMY – ALDERSHOT GARRISON - 8.28 - agreed the use of the playing pitches west of the A325 should serve the new population of the AUE although the pitches on Queens Avenue will remain the control of the Military. RUSHMOOR BOROUGH COUNCIL – STRATEGY & PROJECTS OFFICER - 8.2.11 - LAPs, LEAPs and NEAPs is not considered the most appropriate way to provide equipped children’s play spaces,

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especially if they are close to properties. It is not clear whether the playgrounds would be directly developed by the developer or whether there is an option for funding to be passed to Rushmoor Borough Council for us to develop them. RUSHMOOR BOROUGH COUNCIL – ECOLOGICAL OFFICER - A map of protected nature conservation areas would be helpful which could be included in principle OS3 The possibility of bat species should be highlighted at this stage, as bats have been identified within some of the existing buildings. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – 8 - Landscape, Recreation and Open Space. Para 8.1.4 – 8.1.7 – information regarding landscape and the value of trees should also be incorporate the biodiversity value of the wildlife corridors and the potential links to isolated areas through landscape planting and habitat creation. 8.1.7 - suggest that landscape strategy and management plan should also consider rights of way and bridleways. Landform implications – Include a plan showing landform and surface drainage to help gain a vision of skyline trees on the ridge and views of significant landmarks, this would introduce the need for levels to be considered in building design and layouts.

Agree to include. Agree to include. Included in Section 12 Agree to amend. Included Section 12 (Design Statement)

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Green Infrastructure - An over-arching green infrastructure strategy to draw together other strategies as identified in 12.12 to include improvements along the north side of the canal and the SANGS including a visitor management strategy and should be approved prior to any detailed consent. 8.2 Recreation - The network of green space and SANGS should be made available to horse users through the site and to other areas outside of the site. 8.2.2 - biodiversity should be taken into account when taking into account the design of the open space. 8.2.5 Insufficient detail on SANGS and protection of existing woodland and open space particularly on the ridgeline adjacent to the CMH which should not be compromised by human access. 8.2.8 - decisions on the use of school playing fields are the responsibility of school governors, suggest include ‘subject to the agreement of the governing body’. ALDERSHOT CIVIC SOCIETY – Aldershot suffers a significant shortfall of open space and pitches. Defence Estates land is already used as playing pitches, therefore double accounting has taken place. The area allocated as a cemetery is currently designated public open space and should remain so.

Included in Section 12 Required in Section 12 Detailed in Access Management plan for SANGS Agree to amend. The land in question is currently used on a short term basis, prior to this use it was recognised as public open space for the AUE. This is not correct the land adjacent to A325 is currently and has been for many years over grown. Although this is not an issue as this area is deemed unsuitable for a cemetery due to the high water course and has not been

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The area of woodland green space shown is already used by dog walkers. An Appropriate Assessment should look at the provision for the whole of Aldershot and not just the AUE. The ACS will vigorously oppose the current arrangement unless there are significant additions to open space in easily accessible locations elsewhere in the town. JOHN EYRE (LOCAL RESIDENT) – The map does not show the full extent of the SANGS. In-depth detail is not provided on the impact on the SPA and the suitability of SANGS.

included in the SPD. Lengthy and detailed assessment has been carried out by environmental consultants to comply with the requirements of Natural England and the Habitats Regulations. The Appropriate Assessment now known as the Habitats Regulations Assessment has overall been agreed with Natural England including that for the plan and the project, along with the Visitor Management Plan which includes discounting for the current level of use. It should be noted that the walks provided will be circular walks so that residence can visit these areas without the need of a car. Agree to amend plan. Since this has been written, the HRA and Visitor Management Plan has been agreed by Natural England, taking into account the technical comments made by Mr Eyre.

Conservation & Built Heritage 9.

ENGLISH HERITAGE – Section 9 - 9.1.3 - We agree with the key objectives. 9.1.6- We support the principles LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE ALDERSHOT MILITARY MUSEUM - We welcome the emphasis in the SPD on the historic aspects particularly as the “home of the British Army”.

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We welcome the reuse of the historic buildings for sympathetic reuse. We do not understand the meaning “pavilions”. We stress the importance of the Cambridge Hospital, Maidia Gym, Smith Dorrien House and HQ 4th Division and that development should be done with the utmost care and consideration. We note that there are no plans to retain any of the buildings in Claydon Barracks, although some of the Thornhill Barracks are expected to be retained. We suggest that at least one of the Claydon buildings should be retained for reuse, which is a representative example of the 1920’s barrack buildings. Attention is brought to the Gordon Oak on Hospital Road and its importance. Protection of monuments and memorials should be embedded within the ongoing maintenance plan. We applaud the concept of a Heritage Trail although it should not be restricted to the area of the AUE. The retention of the grid pattern is welcomed and consider road names should be retained with new roads having a military connection. The Parade Park should be named Stanhope Park. ARMY ALDERSHOT GARRISON - 9.1b - Memorials and monuments may be relocated by the MOD prior to the development of the AUE.

Make reference to the possible re-use of these buildings. Agree to amend.

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9.1.20 - The proposal for a heritage trail within the AUE is welcomed. The Garrison Heritage Committee would like to assist in the delivery of these proposals. PRINCE CONSORT LIBRARY – We should ensure that the retention of the names of Military roads takes place. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – 9 - Conservation and the Built Heritage - Fig 1a should only indicate statutory designated buildings structures as indicates that all other buildings nave no significance. Fig 9.1c - suggest figure is deleted to detailed for SPD and not referred to in the text. 9.1.4 - suggest that the relocation of monuments and memorials is only at a very last resort. COUNCILLOR KEITH DIBBLE – Given that it is recognised that Aldershot is the home of the British Army it is disappointing to see such a weak commitment to memorials and monuments.

Amend to show the significance of other buildings. Retain as CMH and its setting is the most significant element of the Military Town Conservation Area. Every effort is being made to retain as many of the memorials and monuments as possible although it is the Army that wish to move them. We have no control over those that are outside of the Conservation Area or statutorily listed. The military have already removed some of the monuments which is out of our control. We are therefore seeking the assistance of English Heritage in this matter to assess the possibility of further listings. We have already consulted the War Memorials Trust.

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WAR MEMORIALS TRUST – Concerns regarding impact of development on Memorials, Responsibility for memorials should be clearly defined. A need to consider at the design stage their protection.

This will take place through the required strategy for the protection of the monuments.

Urban Design Principles 10.

ENGLISH HERITAGE – Urban Design Principles – we agree that the existing fabric and grid street patterns will allow the opportunity to reinforce and enhance the character of the area. The use of character zones may provide the basis for more detailed Masterplans and design briefs under the umbrella of the SPD. INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION (GUILDFORD & READING BRANCH) – General support for the recommendations set out in OS1 and OS8 which seek to maintain and enhance the special character of the canal. 10.9.2 –The need to maintain an open aspect with good light for fauna and flora. 10.9.3 – Existing parking facilities and good road access, this area could increase open space. 10.9.4 – To maintain natural characteristics of the canal and support the maintenance of the green corridor. 10.9.5 - IWA would wish to encourage residents to make full use of the canal through a range of activities including boating, fishing and walking.

To be considered in Design Codes.

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10.9.6 – The canal is a key benefit to the development and will use the towpath. The towpath should provide a safe and enjoyable route for all users. BARTON WILLMORE ON BEHALF OF COMPASS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LTD – Chapter 10 Urban Design Principles - We support the objectives outlined in these sections, although a greater deal of flexibility in urban form and design for these areas be incorporated in the SPD, in order not to restrict the creativity and design of the future development to an excessive extent. ARMY – ALDERSHOT GARRISON - 10.9.1 - The MOD confirms the agreement of the inclusion of land allocated as SANGS adjacent to the Canal although the erection of a fence and a planting of a hedge adjacent to Queens Avenue playing fields before the first occupation of the first dwelling. RUSHMOOR BOROUGH COUNCIL – STRATEGY & PROJECTS OFFICER - 10.6.3 - This should be strengthened by making reference to the possibility of having a central iconic public art feature at the centre of the AUE. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – 10 - Urban Design Principles – Figure 10.1a, 10.1b and 10.1c -delete these cross sections for Queens Avenue as not been agreed with the Highways Authority. 10.3.2 – positioning of the eastern primary school moved to the west of the site may detract from becoming a landmark

To be considered in the Design Codes. This is requested in the Access Management Plan. Agree to amend. Amend and annotate as suggested. Move was requested by Hampshire County Council, no fixed point, still flexible.

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building. 10.8.1 - bullet point 4 the County Councils preferred location for the western primary school. Delete second sentence relating to local access roads.

Location of access local access roads forms part of the Public Realm Study.

Design Codes 11.

Planning Application Requirements 12.

ENGLISH HERITAGE – Delivering the vision - 12.3.3 suggest bullet point 1 be changed to positive contribution to the character of the Conservation Area. Opportunity might be given to stand-alone projects that could also attract external funding. Generally concur with principle (12) PA2. THAMES WATER PROPERTY SERVICES - 12.12 - Infrastructure Strategy – TWUL supports the inclusion of an Infrastructure Strategy within the planning application requirements. It is essential that developers demonstrate that adequate capacity exists both on and off site to serve the development; appropriate studies should be carried out. BARTON WILLMORE ON BEHALF OF COMPASS HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS LTD – Section B - Developer Contributions and on-site and off-site improvements. The required developer contributions are supported, although caution should be exercised at the level of some of these contributions such as public transport which could be in excess of £12m. The wider planning objectives need to be

Agree to amend. The contributions sought will be necessary to deliver a sustainable environment for the future.

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taken into consideration and in any case be assessed against Circular 05/2005 Planning Obligations. We are concerned that the scale of some of the financial contributions being sought may be compromised in order to make the development financially viable. This would have the effect of countering the overall aims and objectives of the draft SPD. ARMY – ALDERSHOT GARRISON – Figure A4.1 - Any upgrading of Hollybush Lane will require improvements to Government Road, which is a matter for Defence Estates and not the Army. A4.22 There is limited potential for land exchange adjacent to The Wavell School in order to accommodate the realignment of Queens Roundabout. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – 12.9 - submission of a biodiversity action plan to be submitted with the planning application is welcomed. Appendix 4 Transport and Access Technical note – This is a rewrite of the County Council position statement from Sept 2007 this should be removed as now out of date. COUNCILLOR ROLAND DIBBS - 12.12.1 - upgrading of infrastructure to accommodate new and proposed development.

Agree to amend. Noted. Agree to remove superseded by Rushmoor Borough Council Strategic Transport Assessment. This has been identified within the Draft Rushmoor Borough Council TA.

Management 13.

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – CORPORATE RESPONSE – 13.1.1 - Long Term Management - In addition to public space and public buildings there are other features such as

Agree to amend.

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SUDS that will require long term management SUDS should be included following public buildings.

General Remarks ALDERSHOT & DISTRICT ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION LTD – 100 people are on the waiting list for an allotment in Aldershot and will have to wait at least five years to get an allotment. ENGLISH HERITAGE – Generally supportive of the SPD and its objectives. The SPD is right to highlight the major contribution that the historic fabric can make in providing the foundations for the creation of a distinctive sense of place. WILKY PROPERTY HOLDINGS – Conclusion – welcome the proposals for AUE as set out in the SPD. PEACOCK & SMITH LTD FOR W.M. MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC - Renewable energy - this should only apply to developments where the installation of renewable energy generation equipment is viable given the type of development proposed. Due burden should not be placed on developers. SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL – HIGHWAYS - Transport and access technical note: Fig A.4.1: Should include the finding of opportunities arising from that work. Fig A.4.18: 15-year subsidy will not necessarily cover the requirements of the SPD. The bus service may not be self-

The SPD takes into account Government Guidance and the need for carbon neutrality by 2016. To be removed. The SPD must be clear with regard to its requirement, 15 years is considered an acceptable period.

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funding after this period. RUSHMOOR VOLUNTARY SERVICES – A high quality venue is required for people in the community. TAG AVIATION – FARNBOROUGH AIRPORT – This document makes no mention of the proximity of the airport. Cranes – The airport will require notification of all cranes to be utilised. Surface water drainage – Should there be any intention to direct surface water into the Basingstoke Canal it would add to the run off from the weir which leads to and across the Airport on an existing loaded drain run. Therefore should be avoided. Wind Turbines – That are visible to the airport radar will require detailed assessment prior to airport approval, any large wind turbines are not likely to be acceptable. Lighting – With the military grid road system it will be necessary to ensure that there is no potential confusion with the Airport lighting system. Water features – It is noted that there are no significant water features to impact the Airport Bird Hazard control measures. Aircraft Noise Notification Measures - The Airport would wish to ensure that all potential developers, agents and residents are made aware of the proximity of the Airport and

Agree to amend include location on one of the maps. The work carried out confirms no adverse effect on the airport with regard to surface water. Noted. Lighting already exists in this location. This has been taken into consideration. Reference to the location of the airport will be included in the SPD.

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possible aircraft noise to prevent increasing the volume of potential Airport objectors. RUSHMOOR LABOUR GROUP – Rushmoor Labour Group has concerns regarding the length of time in gestation on what is a key project for the borough. “ ….a process within a planning for real framework has not taken place where all the people potentially could offer views and sometimes alternative suggestions”. It is suggested that this is a substantial failure of process and engagement. The Sub-regional affordable allocation on the AUE is supported although a figure of 50% affordable should be introduced. Design - sympathetic response to vernacular, mainly Victorian locally but responses to the new departures that any major or indeed minor development needs to have in the future namely an environmental framework. Rushmoor should have a carbon neutral policy for all its developments. This development should have a target on carbon neutral development. We are content with the provision of a localised shopping area 2 new schools, community facilities, etc achieves the right sort of balance. The Council needs to radically overall its Section 106 Supplementary Planning Guidance for developers.

The Adoption of this SPD will assist in providing certainty for developers and assist in the delivery of the site. The principles of the SPD have come forward through the Enquiry by Design process – which provided extensive consultation to both stakeholders and the Public. The SPD has been produced in line with Government Guidance in relation to the consultation process. The 35% affordable provision includes a 66% social rented provision in line with the needs of the Borough, this a significant financial burden to the scheme to increase this level would make the site unviable. The requirement for carbon neutrality is on a phased process increasing up to 2016. Noted

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This is a unique once in a lifetime opportunity for the Borough of Rushmoor and the Blackwater Valley area, which may not come again. The Rushmoor Labour Group commends these outline thoughts, as the basis upon which fundamental new approach should take place. COVE & FARNBOROUGH WI –

• What extra provision is to be made for adequate medical services to cover the increase in the population? Services promised for the Aldershot Centre for Health need to be installed to support the AUE.

• Can the existing schools offer places for so many children?

• Can the existing fire and ambulance services cope with the increase?

• What impact will the extra vehicles have on the roads and what extra provision will be made for public transport?

• Note with pleasure that the plans do take account of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Plan requirements and eco friendly schemes will be employed.

Section B - Developer Contributions and on-site and off-site improvements. The required developer contributions are supported, although caution should be exercised at the level of some of these contributions such as public transport which could be in excess of £12m. The wider planning objectives need to be taken into consideration and in any case be assessed against Circular 05/2005 Planning Obligations. We are concerned

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that the scale of some of the financial contributions being sought may be compromised in order to make the development financially viable. This would have the effect of countering the overall aims and objectives of the draft SPD. GENERAL ISSUES -

• Development taking over the countryside. • Wellington Statue should be moved to a more

strategic location. • Map dowsing should take place to access the energies

within the site. • Monuments should not be moved but retained in their

current location • The development is positive for the regeneration of

Aldershot. • There are too many one and two beds. • Increased traffic needs to be addressed with better

public transport links to both Camberley and Guildford.

• Improvements to cycling infrastructure. • Could we have a public house perhaps facing onto the

canal? • The SPD is generally sustainable except for the

transport of people in and out of the AUE. • Statistics provided are out of date - the area is already

non typical in that a significant number of residents already commute to their work place outside of the Rushmoor boundaries due to limited job opportunities.

• Section 7 Transport – it must be assumed that public transport is busses there is no mention of any other

All of the general issues have been taken into consideration and have generally been covered in the more specific representations. Issues such as infrastructure, were highlighted it is accepted that this issue is fundamental to the success of the AUE, and forms the basis of a number of documents such as Transport Assessment, Public Realm Design and Design Coding which also incorporates sustainable urban drainage.Public participation is also fundamental to the success of the delivery of the AUE reinforce reference to public participation and consultation in decision making. The importance of renewable energy sources within the AUE is noted. The need for family homes as opposed to apartments is noted and the need to deliver in accordance with requirements of any future Strategic Housing Market Assessment. It is noted the importance of the heritage of the AUE in relation to the history of the British Army.

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means. • Safe, connectable, accessible and dedicated cycle

ways are needed. • No mention of increased parking capacity for vehicles

and cycles at the railway stations which are currently at capacity.

• The railway stations provide access to London – the current peak time trains are running at capacity, further provision should be made.

• Road access and highway impacts – the roads are currently at capacity at peak time, opposed to the opening of roads onto the A325.

• Access to Wavell School requires some improvement especially for cycles and pedestrians.

• The plans are very good but a Red Cross children’s activities centre should be available.

• Transport is a key element of these proposals - North Town is a gateway to the A3/A331 and A31 and subject to congestion. Public transport needs to be more affordable. There should be more controls to late night car racing around the streets of Aldershot.

• The AUE will encourage further traffic congestion; reduce quality of life and loss of tranquillity.

• Strain on transport and infrastructure network such as trains, hospitals, doctors and dentists.

• A very well produced and interesting document. • Location of HWRC in the vicinity of employment

land could be an issue of living in harmony together. • Is Code Level 6 realistically achievable if the

developer is required to deliver such a high percentage of affordable homes?

• Page 38 7.4.7 list of walking destinations overly

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optimistic. • Please ensure the cycle route along Farnborough

Road is not compromised cyclist lights are needed rather than traffic lights.

• Heritage trail should be crossed referenced to the Aldershot Town Centre SPD.

• Better use made of the canal towpath. • Improvements to railway stations, multi-storey car

parks, enforcement and maintenance. Disability access better bus and minibus facilities.

• There are no plans for a secondary school – Wavell and Connaught schools are over subscribed.

• At least two car parking spaces should be provided per dwelling.

COUNCILLOR KEITH DIBBLE & ALEX CRAWFORD

• Public funds should assist in the delivery of 50% affordable provision.

• A range of employment opportunities are required. • A need for a more realistic provision of car parking

and garaging. • The AUE should redress the deficit in Aldershot in

terms of arts, culture, entertainment, recreation and sport.

• Hollybush Lane must be upgraded as a primary route. • All memorials should be retained. • Construction routes must be used and not others. • The Household Waste Recycling Centre must remain

a ‘household facility’.

The County Council do not consider there to be a need for a new Secondary School.

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NORTH EAST HAMPSHIRE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORUM - Provision for an extra room per 10,000 population, extra provision required for male victims single secure units could be acceptable. MICHAEL HAXELTINE - Provided in-depth detail on energies within the area of the AUE and its affects. CLLR FRANCES WILLIAMS -

• The need for a new electricity supply • More defined road network and transport study • Use the Basingstoke canal to move containers of

house hold waste. • The residential units should have a variation in the

colour of the render. • Both pedestrian and cycle paths need to have security

lighting that could be solar powered. • A feature balancing pond could be gravity fed to main

buildings. • Energy saving pv units should be used. • Design of roofscape to match topography. • Tasteful symbols of stone or masonry of military

features in the new build of the AUE.

APPENDIC VII: Definitive list of Respondents Name Organisation (if applicable) Richard Green Aldershot & District Allotment Association Ltd Johanna Lance Aldershot Civic Society Paul Vickers Aldershot Garrison Heritage Committee Steve Baughen Barton Willmore on behalf of Compass Housing Development Huw Edwards Barton Willmore on Behalf of Compass Housing Development Ian Brown Basingtoke Canal Authority Councillor Eric Neal Councillor Francis Williams Councillor Keith Dibble Dru Armes Councillor Laurence Armes Councillor Roland Dibbs Pam Snashell Cove and Farnborough Womens Institute Sara Gollege Defence Estates Peter Davidson Denning Male Polisano Ltd Graham Steaggles English Heritage Paul Vickers Friends of the Aldershot Military Museum John Cheston GOSE Andrew Herring Hampshire County Council Alex Munro Hampshire County Council Joanne Chau Highways Agency Commander & Mrs L R Sear H E J Usher Headquarters Aldershot Garrison Mike Adams Inland Waterways Association (Guildford & Reading Branch) David Warbutton Marshgate Developments Ltd Gerald Howarth MP Kristoffer Hewitt Natural England Karen Evans North East Hampshire Domestic Violence Forum Peacock & Smith Limited on behalf of W M Morrisons

Supermarkets PLC Tim Ward Prince Consort Library Carrie Temple RSPB Stephen Law Royal Surrey County Hospital Nicola Sims Ecologist Rushmoor Borough Council Richard Mann Strategy and Projects Officer Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Labour Group Greg Alexander Rushmoor Voluntary Services Richard Shaw Savills on behalf of Wilky Property Holdings Ruth Jones Scott Wilson Ian Mawer SEEDA Angela Parks SEERA Greg Pitt SEERA Peter Redway Surrey and Hampshire Canal Society Richard Evans Surrey County Council

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Name Organisation (if applicable) Jenny Rickard Surrey Heath Borough Council Brandon O’Reilly TAG Farnborough Airport Limited Georgie Cook Thames Water Property Services Rose Freeman The Theatres Trust Jenny Rawlings Town Centre Management James Lacey Vail Williams on behalf of Frimley Park Hospital Nicola Perrins Vail Williams on behalf of Frimley Park Hospital Eleni Loizides War Memorials Trust Reverend Christine Parker Aldershot Baptist Church Reverend Stephen Robinson Aldershot, Farnborough and Camberley Methodist Church

Circuit Minister Mike Keeping Elim Church Aldershot Canon Chris Rich Diocese of Guildford Reverend Mike Pusey Guildford Baptist Church George Newton Holy Trinity Church of Aldershot St Michael the Archangel Rector David Willey St Peters Church Farnborough Reverend James Hunt St Peters Church Farnborough Adrian Furniss Netley and Winchester Residents’ Association Daphne Knowles Mytchett, Frimley Green and Deepcut Society Rebecca Bensted Barrister Farnborough Olusola Akeju Mrs Keri Bass C Beevis Steve Boxhalls Mrs J Bramble Richard Bruce Mr M Byron Thomas Mrs P Clare Miss N Collett – White Heidi Collinson John Cook Mary Cooper Alex Crawford Joan & Brian Davies Alison Draper Mrs Mary Duffet John Eddleston Mr David Edgoose Jack Eyers John Eyre Terry Gardiner Mr & Mrs P Genari Mrs M Gosiewski Mr G H Graham Mrs K F Graham

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Name Organisation (if applicable) Mr D A Gunn Dave Haley Michael Haxeltine Dawn Hurrel Mrs Margaret James Keith Jeffery Mrs Joyce Kirkup Mrs Valerie Knight Mr Chris Longrigg Mrs N Longrigg Gilbert McKinnon Tony Milway Steve Newport Jane Newton Jan Nielson Spencer North Mr & Mrs Payne Ann Reilly Mark Reilly Peter Reilly Chris Rennison Valerie Renton Loraine Roles Chris Saville Mr & Mrs Sizer Mrs S Smith Miss Penny Stevens Andrew Stratten Mike & Ursula Sutherland Mrs Symonds Baig Andrew Tatarek Dr & Steve Taverner Colin Towner Hannah Tyllyer Ms Peggy Wallis Arthur Ward Christine Ward Roger Watkins Miss Sonia Wicks Jonathan Wiggam Phil & Jan Wilder Miss J Williams Steve Williams H Symonds Baig M Thomas H Wright

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Name Organisation (if applicable) M Tilston D Stejskal G Merrett M Webb Barbara Fletcher Margaret Herridge Maureen Blake Jeremy Ricketts Rose Allan Sibi Clawson Clive Thompson J Asprey E Jenkins J Abbott M Court R Farthing J Croft A Horton H Croud M Croud Mr M Clist Mrs Margaret Clist Anne Speck Roger Speck E Martin J Arnold P Southon Ivy Meredith Maureen Ratcliffe Val Renton Ruth McMurray Alison Blenkinsop Kathleen Wenham Pat Howells C Wheatley V Gear Ken Miller Kathy Jones M P Daddow S A Easton R A Dyer C Wilson J M Wilson Mrs S J Edgley Mrs J Fielder I R Leader

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Name Organisation (if applicable) A Wakeford Liz Martin D T Moore K Wilson D Vickery J Vickery W Gain R J Tilley M Clist M H Clist Sheila Stay

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