Beachampton

NESS015 - Beachampton NESS015: Beachampton NESS 1. This 381.6-hectare site, as shown on the Policies Map, is in the north of Buckinghamshire, adjoining the boundary with Milton Keynes. 2. The site is allocated for a new residential-led settlement, delivering a minimum of 8,230 dwellings, of which approximately 3,200 dwellings will be delivered within the plan period (to 2045), with the remainder delivered beyond the plan period. Development will include fifteen net additional serviced Gypsy/ Traveller pitches, approximately 2,500 sq.m. of town centre uses, community facilities and supporting infrastructure. Development Requirements 3. Planning permission will be granted where development accords with the requirements below and are supported by a comprehensive site-wide masterplan and phasing strategy: Place making and design. 4. Development must deliver a high-quality, landscape-led new settlement which: a) Responds positively to the site’s landscape setting, topography and rural character. b) Integrates development within the wider context of surrounding settlements; and c) Reflects existing field patterns, hedgerows and landscape features. 5. Development must establish a distinctive, sustainable and self-supporting settlement and must: a) Retain and incorporate existing landscape features, including hedgerows and trees. b) Protect and enhance ecological assets, including Ancient Woodland with appropriate buffers and Local Wildlife Sites. c) Provide appropriate mitigation in relation to sewage treatment works, including buffers and odour mitigation. d) Respond to infrastructure constraints, including utilities and energy infrastructure. e) Manage flood risk through layout, design and sustainable drainage systems; and f) Maintain separation between Beachampton, Nash and Whaddon through strategic green gaps. Movement and Connectivity 6. Development must deliver a comprehensive movement strategy which prioritises sustainable transport and must: a) Provide a principal internal spine road network including the Thornton Road North Spine Road and internal circulation routes. b) Deliver the Whaddon Bypass. c) Provide connections to the surrounding network including Stratford Road and Nash Road; and d) Ensure infrastructure provision is informed by proportionate transport modelling and supports the safe operation of the network. 7. Development must: a) Address cross-boundary transport impacts in collaboration with relevant authorities; and b) Enhance public transport provision, including bus services. 8. Development must provide a comprehensive walking, cycling and Public Rights of Way network which: a) Connects neighbourhoods to local facilities. b) Retains and enhances existing PROW. c) Delivers new shared-use routes; and d) Provides strategic connections to surrounding settlements and LCWIP routes. Community Facilities and Services 9. Development must provide a comprehensive range of community infrastructure, including: a) Local centres providing retail and community uses as accessible focal points. b) Land and buildings for four primary schools (4-13FE total). c) Land and buildings for two secondary schools. d) Primary healthcare provision or contributions to off-site provision as agreed; and e) Indoor and outdoor sport, recreation and play facilities in accordance with Policy SE5. 10. Retail provision must be of a scale and type that meets local needs and supports, and does not undermine, nearby centres. Green and Blue Infrastructure 11. Development must deliver a comprehensive green and blue infrastructure network which: a) Integrates watercourses, flood risk areas and environmental features. b) Enhances biodiversity and ecological connectivity; and c) Reinforces landscape character. 12. Development must: a) Provide strategic green gaps to maintain separation between settlements. b) Protect and buffer ecological assets including Ancient Woodland. c) Integrate flood risk areas within green infrastructure; and d) Safeguard constrained land for green infrastructure uses. 13. Development must provide multifunctional green infrastructure including: a) Public open space. b) Sustainable drainage systems. c) Outdoor sports provision. d) Walking and cycling routes; and e) Allotments. agreed with the Council. Implementation, Phasing and Delivery 14. Development will only be permitted where it is supported by a comprehensive site-wide masterplan and phasing strategy. 15. The masterplan and phasing strategy must: a) Demonstrate coordinated delivery across the site. b) Demonstrate coordinated and comprehensive delivery of necessary off-site infrastructure. c) Show how each phase integrates with the overall design. d) Identify infrastructure delivery timing and triggers. e) Include mechanisms to avoid piecemeal development; and f) Ensure alignment with infrastructure evidence. 16. Infrastructure provision must be informed by viability and deliverability considerations, to be Beachampton NESS Site 015 6.199 Land identified on the Policies Map and Indicative Diagram as Beachampton NESS Site 015 is allocated to deliver a new self-sustaining settlement in the north of Buckinghamshire. The site extends to approximately 381.6 hectares and will accommodate significant growth including housing, community uses and supporting infrastructure. 6.200 The development will deliver a minimum of 8,230 dwellings, of which approximately 3,200 dwellings are expected within the Plan period, with further development extending beyond it. In addition, the site will also deliver 15 Gypsy and Traveller pitches, approximately 2.500 sq.m. of town centre uses, community uses and supporting infrastructure. Site Context and Characteristics 6.201 The site lies within a rural area characterised by agricultural land uses and the open clay vale landscape of north Buckinghamshire. 6.202 The site is influenced by its landform, which slopes gently towards the north and is visually contained by surrounding ridgelines and vegetation. 6.203 The River Great Ouse and associated watercourses create areas of flood risk and provide important ecological features. 6.204 The landscape plays an important role in maintaining separation between Beachampton, Nash and Whaddon and preserving their individual identity. Development Strategy and Design Approach 6.205 Development will be delivered as a comprehensively planned new settlement, with a strong emphasis on landscape-led design and integration with surrounding settlements. 6.206 Green and blue infrastructure will form a key component of the development, structure growth and supporting biodiversity, recreation and flood risk management. 6.207 Local centres will provide services and facilities to meet day-to-day needs and reduce the need to travel. Infrastructure and Community Provision 6.208 The scale of development requires provision of a wide range of infrastructure, including education, healthcare and community facilities. 6.209 Healthcare provision will be informed by engagement with the Integrated Care Board and upto-date evidence at the planning application stage. 6.210 Development will contribute towards off-site infrastructure where required. Environmental Considerations and Mitigation 6.211 Development must respond to environmental constraints including flood risk, ecological assets and landscape sensitivity. 6.212 Appropriate buffers will be required around sewage treatment works and ecological features. 6.213 Flood risk areas will be incorporated into the green infrastructure network. Transport and Movement 6.214 Development will generate additional demand on the local transport network, requiring mitigation to maintain safe and efficient operation. 6.215 The transport strategy will include new strategic infrastructure, including spine roads and the Whaddon Bypass. Developers will be required to coordinate the delivery of these requirements. 6.216 Sustainable transport will be promoted through enhanced bus services and walking and cycling infrastructure. 6.217 Cross-boundary transport impacts will be addressed in collaboration with neighbouring authorities. Delivery, Masterplanning and Phasing 6.218 Given the scale and complexity of the allocation, a coordinated approach to delivery is essential. 6.219 Development will be guided by a comprehensive masterplan and phasing strategy. 6.220 A design code will be required to ensure high-quality and consistent development. 6.221 Delivery will be monitored through the Council’s monitoring framework. Figure 24: Beachampton NESS Concept Masterplan Figure 25: NESS Concept Masterplan Key (reproduced from Figure 8)