Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

Bath & North EastSomerset’s Core Strategy

David Trigwell

Divisional DirectorPlanning & Transport Developmentwww.bathnes.gov.uk/corestrategy

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

The Regional Spatial Strategy context

The Council agreed its response to the

RSS proposed changes on 11th September 2008. In essence:

The Council , whilst committed with its partners to delivering growth across the sub-region does not accept the scale or distribution of growth set out in the RSS proposed changes.

We are now waiting to hear the

Government’s response – they received 35,000 comments.

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

The Regional Spatial Strategy Proposed ChangesKey Growth Agenda Points

• Increase in the overall housing requirement from 15,500 new homes to 21,300 new homes– Bath: 6000 dwellings– Bath Urban Extensions : 2000 dwellings– Keynsham: 3000 dwellings– Bristol Urban Extensions: 8000 dwellings – The rest of the district : 2300 dwellings (inc. Radstock)

• Need to plan for employment growth of about 20,200 additional jobs within the Bath Travel to Work Area including the provision of about 39 hectares of employment land

• Needs to identify sites to meet the specific needs of different groups of gypsies and travellers (Gypsies & travellers – 19 permanent and 20 transit pitches)

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

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SUSTAINABLE PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT

2000

6000

Urban ext.

Draft RSS (15,500)

6000

Urban ext.

Rest of District

1500

Proposed Changes (21,300)

3000

“The Growth Agenda”

11500

5500 2000

2000

Jobs – Employment Land Study 2008

6000

2000

2300

8000

    

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RSS Key Network Diagram

    

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Greater Bristol Bus Network

    

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Mode of Travel to Work: Radstock Ward

Car/van (driver)69%

Moped/scooter

2%

Work from home

7% Train1% Bus

6%

On foot6%Bicycle

2%

Passenger in car / van

7%

Source: 2001 Census

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

Norton Radstock Transport Study• Parking Surveys

- On Street- Off Street

• Traffic Study- Existing Network- Impact of RSS proposals

• Identification of Local Network Improvement Solutions

- Bus Routes/ Frequency- Pedestrian Access- Cycle Access- Junction Capacity

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

Implication of RSS housing requirements for Radstock

The rest of B&NES : 2300 homes

In fact: Site allocations through the B&NES Local Plan already add up to nearly 2000 dwellings so not much room for any more growth.

But

The Council is asking for a more flexible delivery pattern to meet local needs and aspiration

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

What will the Core Strategy include?

• Vision and policy framework for development of the district to 2026. Must demonstrate deliverability.

• Area based approach: Bath, Keynsham,

Midsomer Norton & Radstock and Rural Areas

• Strategic sites allocated – new communities in urban extensions and regeneration areas in city and town centres (Radstock)

• Issue based policies

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

It helps to imagine the

local development framework

as the filling in a sandwich –

• top slice of bread is imposed requirements –national & regional

• bottom slice is local issues

• the filling (local policy) needs to bind the two together in a palatable way!

    

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Feedback from the Issues consultation Nov-Dec 2007Midsomer Norton and Radstock

1) Overall approach

• Strong support for a more integrated approach to promote the Somer Valley as a whole but respecting separate identities and keeping physical separations between settlements

• Encourage tourism/visitor attractions

• More jobs where people live; The need to achieve a healthy balance of employment v. housing.

• A clear agreement and recognition of the role of MN and Radstock; MN as a commercial, retail and service centre. Radstock as a more artisan and heritage town.

• MN/Radstock as a Regional Spatial Strategy Policy B town

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

Feedback from the Issues consultation Nov-Dec 2007

2)Employment

• Encourage small business units – promote diversity • need to encourage local businesses• Improve public transport links because commuting will not

decrease• Linking up schools and employers (skills & training)

3) Housing• Mixed views on the further provision of housing• The need for affordable housing and housing for local people

    

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4) Natural and Built Environment• Protect natural environment and maximise access for community

leisure uses (countryside, river)• Strong support for safeguarding disused railways as sustainable

transport routes such as public transport, cycling and walking

5) Transport• Improve public transport• Reduce the level of traffic congestion

6) Community Facilities • Improve the provision of local services and facilities • A deficit in provision of allotments

Feedback from the Issues consultation Nov-Dec 2007

    

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Possible Spatial Vision for Midsomer Norton and Radstock“By 2026 Midsomer Norton and Radstock will be a thriving

and vibrant area with a sense of well being having retained its distinctive identities.

Midsomer Norton and Radstock will be the principle service and employment centres for the surrounding communities

and rural areas.

Midsomer Norton and Radstock will develop and maintain balanced communities where future housing growth is

matched by an increase in local employment opportunities.’’

We need your input !

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

We are suggesting to allocate the Radstock town centre to be allocated as a Strategic Site .

What is a ‘strategic site’?

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

How is a “strategic site” defined?

• Central to the achievement of the strategy for the area

• Where investment includes a long lead-in time

• These sites can be delineated in outline rather than detail

However:

• Should not include site specific detail in the Core Strategy

• Non-strategic sites should not be included

    

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Core Strategy Possible Spatial Options for Radstock

Spatial Option 1 : Based on the Existing Level of development

Spatial Option 2 : Town Centre Regeneration, Brownfield Development

Spatial Option 3 : Option 2 plus some greenfield development

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

Next Steps…

Spatial options consultation

Publish draft Core Strategy& delivery mechanisms

Submit for examination

Binding Report & Adoption

Sept-Oct 2009

September 2010

January2011

REGENERATION WORK:

Detailed Site work &Master-

Planning

Nov-Dec 2011

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

Developing Core Strategy

effective community engagement is KEY to building consensus

area specific drop-in sessionsnewsletters

stakeholder workshopsmeeting community groups

displays & events

targeting certain groupsOne2one stakeholder meetings

formal consultation

role for Members, parish & town councils

media coverage

website updates

    

Core Strategy – Radstock Action Group 14 January 09

Contact Details:

Planning Policy Trimbridge House, Trim Street, Bath BA1 2DP01225-477548Planning_policy@bathnes.gov.uk

www.bathnes.gov.uk/corestrategy