Policy objective Is there relevant national policy? Is there relevant local policy? Opportunities for the Neighbourhood Plan Planning policy Neighbourhood project or action NPPF para.58 “ optimise the potential of the site to accommodate development, create and sustain an appropriate mix of uses (including incorporation of green and other public space as part of developments) LP Policy 5.10 Urban greening Minimum of 30% of all landscaping to new developments to be green On sloping sites the majority of this to be at lowest level. LP Policy 7.6 Architecture Overshadowing should not exceed more than XX % of exceeding levels Open Space Greening the public realm Protect public open space from the impacts of new development (including overshadowing, downdrafts, wind tunnelling, heat traps and pollution) LP Policy 7.7 Location and design of tall and large buildings LBS Strategic Policy 11 – Open spaces and wildlife Existing open areas should receive at least two hours sunlight on 21 March at their centre or over the majority of their area. Daylight and sunlight assessments will be required Development adjacent to public open space to contribute to the on going maintenance costs LP Policy 7.18 Protecting local open space and addressing local deficiency LBS Strategic Policy 11 – Open spaces and wildlife Financial contribution where amenity standards are not exceeded on site LBS Residential Design Standards SPD LBS Saved Policy 2.5 – Planning Obligations Financial contribution where children’s play space standards are not met on site LP Policy 3.6 Children and young people’s play and informal recreation facilities LP Mayor’s Supplementary Planning Guidance Providing for Children and Young People’s Play and Informal Recreation LBS Residential Design Standards SPD LBS Saved Policy 2.5 – Planning Obligations Thames Path Community gardens Development adjacent to public open space will be expected to make financial contributions towards open space maintenance Where new or refurbished developments are unable to exceed stated amenity standards a payment of £100 per 1 sq m of deficient amenity to be paid yearly to the Open Spaces maintenance fund. (or capital sum of £1000 per m sq) Where developments cannot meet the required area of children’s play space a payment of £100 per 1 sq m of deficient space to be paid yearly to the Open Spaces Maintenance Fund. (or capital sum of £1000 per sq m) Policy objective Is there relevant national policy? Is there relevant local policy? Opportunities for the Neighbourhood Plan Planning policy Neighbourhood project or action NPPF para. 17 Core planning principles – “always seek to secure high quality design and a good standard of amenity” LP Policy 3.5 Quality and design of housing Developments All residential developments must be of an exemplary standard of design. All new dwellings including conversions will -Exceed minimum Floorspace standards -Provide for Bulk storage within dwelling or in communal area. -Be Dual Aspect -Have natural light in kitchens -Exceed amenity space standards -Comply with BRE sunlight and daylight standards -Meet Lifetime Homes -Minimise internal corridors -Stack floors (bedrooms over bedrooms) -Obtain Secured by Design certification -Have exceptional environmental performance exceeding standards set out in the Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Document. -Store rainwater on site and not discharge into existing sewer. -Be assessed by the Bankside Neighbourhood Forum Design Review Panel Environmental Standards Residential design standards LP Policy 3.8 Housing Choice Para.58 “Local and neighbourhood plans should develop robust and comprehensive policies that set out the quality of development expected…” LP Policy 5.2 Minimising carbon dioxide Emissions LP Policy 5.3 Sustainable design and Construction LP Policy 5.13 Sustainable drainage LBS Strategic Policy 12 – Design and conservation LBS Strategic Policy 13 – High environmental standards LBS Saved Policy 4.2 - Quality Of Residential Accommodation LBS Residential Design Standards SPD Policy objective Is there relevant national policy? Is there relevant local policy? Opportunities for the Neighbourhood Plan Planning policy Neighbourhood project or action Heritage & making the most of the unique character of the area Maintain the area’s identifiable character NPPF para. 17 core planning principle: “conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance, so that they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations” NPPF para.17 core planning principles: “actively manage patterns of growth to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling…” Review of conservation areas LBS Strategic Policy 12 Design and Conservation Conservation Areas – Borough High Street, Bankside & Bear Gardens, Union Street Redevelopment of railway arches Attractive pedestrian and cycle routes through the neighbourhood LP Policy 7.8 Heritage Assets and Archaelogy Draft Bankside, Borough & London Bridge SPD Proposals for the conversion of prominent railway arches should: The Lowline Use of shared surfaces in appropriate locations Policy objective Is there relevant national policy? Is there relevant local policy? Opportunities for the Neighbourhood Plan Planning policy Neighbourhood project or action NPPF para.50 “deliver a wide choice of high quality homes, widen opportunities for home ownership and create sustainable, inclusive and mixed communities…” LP Policy 3.10 Definition of Affordable Housing The following sites are identified for GAH… LP Policy 3.11 Affordable Housing Targets GAH sites will comprise a majority of 1 & 2 bed dwellings Goes on to state affordable housing need should be met on-site, unless off-site provision or a financial contribution can be justified LP Policy 3.12 Negotiating affordable housing on individual private residential and mixed use schemes GAH sites will comprise a mix of Genuinely Affordable Rent and Genuinely Affordable Shared Ownership LP Policy 3.12 Affordable Housing Thresholds Genuinely Affordable Rent is defined as… 40% of market rent Affordable Housing Identify sites for Genuinely Affordable Housing (GAH) Glossary – Affordable Rent is subject to rent controls that require a rent no more than 80% of the local market LBS Strategic Policy 6 Homes for people on different incomes LBS Saved Policy 4.4 - Affordable Housing LBS Affordable Housing SPD United St. Saviour’s Charity is local housing provider signed up to delivering GAH Policy objective Is there relevant national policy? Is there relevant local policy? Commercial & Business Space Retaining a supply of affordable business space NPPF para. 17 core planning principle: “proactively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliver the homes, business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving local places the country needs” LBS Core Strategy Strategic Policy 3 Shopping, Leisure and Entertainment LBS Core Strategy Strategic Policy 10 Jobs & Businesses LP Policy 4.9 Small Shops Delivering flexible commercial floor space Para.19 “Planning should operate to encourage and not act as an impediment to sustainable growth. Therefore significant weight should be placed on the need to support economic growth through the planning system” Promoting Meanwhile uses Para. 21 “investment in business should not be over-burdened by the combined requirements of planning policy expectations”. Opportunities for the Neighbourhood Plan Planning policy Neighbourhood project or action