WILLAND PARISH COUNCIL

AGENDA

1. Outline some of possible Policy.

2. Willand Parish sites.

3. J.27 to Willand site

4. J.27 Business/Leisure/Retail

5. J.27 Possible Housing.

Local Plan Review Local Plan Review

Options Consultation

115 Pages + 33 Maps

This does not accord the sites

any status in planning terms

but simply determines

BRIEFING TO

CABINET

but simply determines

whether there are any

technical obstacles to

development, such as access or

flooding, or commercial

concerns about the realism of

development.

The 2011 Census shows that MidDevon’s population rose by 11%in the ten years since the lastcensus from 69,900 to 77,500.

Population forecasts show thatthis population trend isexpected to continue with aexpected to continue with afurther 15% increase between2011 and 2031

The number of households is expected to grow from approximately 32,750 in 2011 to approximately

44,000 by 2033.

The Mid Devon Local

Housing Needs and

Demand Survey 2011

indicated a need for 335

additional affordableadditional affordable

dwellings each year to

address the backlog of

unmet need over the last

10 years.

Existing plans allocate

sufficient land to meet the

strategic target of 6,800

dwellings up to the year

2026, but other factors such2026, but other factors such

as mortgage and developer

finance availability will have

had an impact on housing

delivery since 2009.

This revised Local Plan

suggests a figure of 8,400

dwellings to take into

account of populationaccount of population

projections and to cover the

new plan period (2013-2033)

as an assumed interim

housing requirement.

[About 5.6 times the size of Willand Village]

Policy S2

Sustainable development

prioritiesa) A development focus at

Tiverton, Cullompton and

Crediton as Mid Devon’s most

sustainable settlements, with

the long-term option of a new the long-term option of a new

community in an accessible

location (subject to

consultation on Policy S3) and a

limited level of development in

identified villages.

Contd.

The Council will work in

partnership with parish

councils and other public

bodies to ensure that all new

development reinforces and

delivers sustainabledelivers sustainable

communities in line with

guiding principles set out in

Policies S1 and S2, which

correspond to the vision and

strategy for the district.

Policy S3

Option 1.

The diverse development needs of the community will be met through the provision of approximately 8,400 approximately 8,400 dwellings and 154,000 square metres of commercial floor space between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2033. Contd.

Development will beconcentrated at Tiverton,Cullompton and Crediton,to a scale and mixappropriate to theirindividual infrastructures,economies, characterseconomies, charactersand constraints. Othersettlements will havemore limited developmentwhich meets local needsand promotes vibrantrural communities.

Option 2.

Later in the plan period,

strategic residential

growth of approximately

2,940 dwellings will be

directed to a newdirected to a new

community or expansion

of an existing settlement

with close connections to

the M5 Motorway.Contd.

Development of the new

community housing will

not commence before

1st April 2026 or the

completion of 5,460 completion of 5,460

dwellings elsewhere,

whichever is the sooner.

To illustrate the

difference, Option 2a

refers to a new

community connecting

Junction 27 to Willand,Junction 27 to Willand,

while Option 2b refers to

a large expansion of

Cullompton, to the east

of Junction 28.

It is important to note thatthe role of Willand has thepotential to change duringthe process of the LocalPlan review, in the eventthat Option 2 (newcommunity) discussedcommunity) discussedunder Policy S3 is carriedforward with land betweenJunction 27 and Willand asthe preferred location of anew community.

Contd.

However, it should beconsidered that WillandParish Council stated thatthey would not support anyextension to the settlementarea of Willand as part oftheir representation for thetheir representation for theoptions provided at theLocal Plan Review ScopingReport (2013).

WHY?

Suggested possible HOUSING sites in

Willand Parish

NONE OF THESE SITES NONE OF THESE SITES ARE WITHIN THE

CURRENT AGREED SETTLEMENT AREA

WE LACK INFRASTRUCTURE AND WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT WILL BE PUT IN

PLACE FOR EXTRA HOUSING.DO WE HAVE THE SPACE?

QUICKS FARM

2.85 ha[7.2] Gross

1.71ha[4.2] Net1.71ha[4.2] Net

Potential for 68 houses

which should include at

least the planned 9

affordable houses on the

exception site.

Not known if 9 affordable are in the 68 or

are additional!

POINTS CONSIDEREDSettlement Area could be extended.

Loss of further agricultural food producing land.

Potential to extend Culm Valley Trail.

Should provide 24 affordable houses.

Concerns as to access to new site.Concerns as to access to new site.

Speed limit, traffic calming and footpath on Uffculme Straight.

How will this affect schools, medical facilities etc.?

Bear in mind housing figures are worked out at 40 per hectare. We are designated as a

Village so ought to be 30 per hectare!!

B3181 EXCEPTION SITE

1 ha [2.471] Gross 0.8ha [1.8] Net

Exception site potential for 39

affordable houses.affordable houses.

7 already subject to planning

application on small triangle .

32 more on the rest of the site.

This is already in the plan so we can only

really comment when the final planning

application is made.

MEADOW PARK

5.9ha [14] Gross 3.54ha [8.6] Net3.54ha [8.6] Net

Potential for 142 houses on the three fields.

POINTS CONSIDERED

Settlement Area could be extended.

Loss of further agricultural food producing land.

Protection needed for current public footpath

Should provide 50 affordable houses.

Concerns as to close proximity to motorway

Suitability of land – water – drainage?

How will this affect schools, medical facilities etc.?

DEAN HILL ROAD

1.7ha [4.2] Gross1.7ha [4.2] Gross

1.36ha [3.2] Net

Suggested 54 houses.

M5 on one side and railway on the other.

Outside settlement area – access toservices?

Visibility & traffic safety entering B3181.

Such density not in keeping with otherdevelopments further along road or

POINTS CONSIDERED

developments further along road oracross road at edge of settlement area.

Should provide 19 affordable houses.

How will this affect schools, medical facilities etc.?

LLOYD MAUNDER ROAD

1.7ha [4.2] Gross

1.36ha [3.2] Net

Suggested 41 houses.

POINTS CONSIDERED

M5 on one side and railway on the other and close to 24 hour industrial operation.

Outside settlement area – access to services?

Narrow lane via Dean Hill Road to B3181 or through factory entrance to or through factory entrance to

Willand/Halberton Road.

Should provide 14 affordable houses.

How will this affect schools, medical facilities etc.?

Would it be a ‘sustainable development’?

TWO SISTERS INDUSTRIAL

4.2ha [10.3] Gross4.2ha [10.3] Gross

1.36ha [6] Net

Provision for expansion of current site

Already contains a sewage works.

POINTS CONSIDERED

Part outside Settlement Area.

Part on Flood Plain.

Will have little effect on BUA Will have little effect on BUA unless houses built on

nearby site.

Possible future application for Anaerobic Digester.

MID DEVON BUSINESS PARK

[aka Willand Industrial Estate]

9.6ha [23.6] Gross; 5.88ha [14.5] Net9.6ha [23.6] Gross; 5.88ha [14.5] Net

Mostly in Halberton Parish.

Phase 1 started but more available.

Phase 2 available.

POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED

Not fully developed

Negative Effect of nearby Farm Diversification.

Potential to be converted to HOUSING

How can this justify proposals for J.27?

HITCHCOCKS FARM

WILLAND/JUNCTION 27

PARISH BOUNDARIES

Policy J27

Land at M5 Junction 27 and adjoining Willand

OPTION

A site of 205 [506.5] hectares between M5 Junction 27 and Willand could be allocated for mixed commercial and residential development as follows:

a) 3,000 dwellings with 35% affordable housing, to commence after 1st April 2026 or the completion of 5,460 dwellings elsewhere, whichever is the sooner.

Contd.

b) 96[237+] hectares for mixed commercial floor space subject to an impact assessment which demonstrates no adverse impact on town centre vitality and viability. Development might comprise:

1. 25 [62] hectares for B8 storage and distribution/logistics development

2. 13 [32+] hectares outdoor leisure destination

3. 8 [20] hectares for designer retail outlet/village

4. 4.5 [11+] hectares Devon produce promotion centre

5. 3.3 [8+] hectares for sports and activity centre including associated retailincluding associated retail

6. 3 [7+] hectares for plant/horticulture centre

7. 2.4 [6] hectares for cinema

8. 1.9 [5] hectares for motorway service area, parking and refuelling services

9. 1.8 [4+] hectares for hotel, conference venue and concert hall

10. 0.8 [2] hectares for regional visitor centre

Contd.

c) Transport provision to ensure appropriate accessibility for all modes, improvement to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway and provision of a dedicated pedestrian and cycle route to the Tiverton Parkway railway station

d) Environmental protection and enhancement including strategic green infrastructure which delivers multiple environmental benefits

e) Community facilities to meet local needs arising from housing development

f) Carbon reduction and air quality improvements

g) An agreed phasing strategy to bring forward development and infrastructure in step and retain the overall viability of development

h) A public Masterplanning exercise to be undertaken before any planning application is made.

There was support for economic development at Junction 27 of the M5 in principle, but any new settlement or new settlement or large-scale expansion would require significant investment in infrastructure, facilities and core services.

POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED

WILLAND/ JUNCTION 27

MAIN BUSINESS AREA[Distribution?]

OBSERVATIONS

25 [61+] hectares for B8 storage and distribution/logistics development.

Impact on existing sites.

Environmental Impact.{Welcome to the South West}

Loss of Food Production Land.

Traffic Access/Parking.

Limited Employment.

? Current Office Complex.

LEISURE & RETAIL

2. 13 [32+] hectares outdoor leisure destination

3. 8 [20] hectares for designer retail outlet/village

4. 4.5 [11+] hectares Devon produce promotion centre

5. 3.3 [8+] hectares for sports and activity centre including associated retail

6. 3 [7+] hectares for plant/horticulture centre6. 3 [7+] hectares for plant/horticulture centre

7. 2.4 [6] hectares for cinema

8. 1.9 [5] hectares for motorway service area, parking and refuelling services

9. 1.8 [4+] hectares for hotel, conference venue and concert hall

10. 0.8 [2] hectares for regional visitor centre

OBSERVATIONS

Outline Planning and then what????????

NEW SETTLEMENT

3,000 dwellings with 35% affordable housing, to

commence after 1st April 2026 or the completion of

5,460 dwellings elsewhere, whichever is the sooner.

OBSERVATIONS

Remember this is only an option.

Masterplanning will be needed.

It is not a ‘done deal’ but there are arguments in favour – J28 – Towns

crowded!!

There are those pressing for J27 development.

Actually it’s only the BEGINNING