8.1 Proposal HAT – Hatton New Community

8.1 Proposal HAT - Hatton New Community Proposal HAT Hatton New Community Site Size 262.36ha Timescale From 2032/33 to 2056/7 Summary and Key Development and Land Use Requirements In the Plan period to 2050 land within this allocation will be developed broadly in accordance with the indicative Illustrative Concept Plan above to deliver: • A minimum of 4,558 new homes, 4,000 of which will be delivered within the plan period to 2050. Up to 5,250 homes may be delivered depending on further masterplanning. • Affordable housing provision in accordance with SWLP Policies, the Strategic Housing Market Assessment and SWLP Annex B or any successor documents. • Two three forms of entry primary schools. One six-form of entry secondary school. • Provision of one district centre and three neighbourhood centres (as indicated in the broad locations on the illustrative concept plan) to deliver retail, food and drink establishments, healthcare provision, community facilities, a library, other local services/amenities, mobility hubs and workspace opportunities. • A minimum of 2ha of local employment provision within the district or neighbourhood centres, the expansion of the Hatton Technology Park and/or additional employment land provided at Hatton Country World. • Enhanced and expanded Hatton Country World facilities around a District Centre. • A new spine access road through the site including construction of a new bridge to traverse the railway line and canal, with provision for buses, segregated cycleways and segregated footways. • A comprehensive package of strategic and local infrastructure as set out in this policy and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan, including significant on and off-site improvements to rail, sustainable and active travel infrastructure and highways. • Primary healthcare facilities to meet the needs of the development as it expands. • A comprehensive network of integrated green and blue infrastructure with provision of a minimum of 25ha of public open space in accordance with Council requirements.  Sports provision in accordance with the latest Playing Pitch Strategy and Indoor Sports Facilities studies, but as a minimum provision is expected to include one leisure centre (located in central core area).  Two adult football pitches.  Three youth football pitches.  Three mini soccer pitches.  One rugby union pitch.  One cricket pitch. • Provision for self and custom build homes in accordance with policy HO.12. Vision and Key Principles The strategic allocation of this new settlement will deliver at least 4,558 homes together with a comprehensive package of infrastructure and facilities to deliver an exemplar new community with sustainable transport infrastructure at its heart. Providing an appropriate mix and size of dwellings in accordance with SWLP polices, specifically Policy DS.4 in respect of affordable housing. The development will provide a mix of homes, employment, education, retail, leisure, and community facilities, delivered across three phases between approximately 2032/33 and beyond the plan period to 2056/7. The following key principles will underpin the design and development of Hatton New Settlement. It will: • Be shaped by a comprehensive masterplan which will set a vision for a distinctive townscape based around a concept of three distinct but interlinked character areas. It will establish a sense of place at the outset influenced by local character and maximising existing natural assets such as the Grand Union Canal and Conservation Area. • Maximise the sustainability of the location by significantly enhancing the rail facilities at Hatton Station and links to Warwick Parkway Station through a series of improvements to existing infrastructure and provision of new infrastructure to serve the railway. • Be designed to provide a high degree of self-containment and self-sufficiency regarding transport, active travel, education, healthcare, community, and green infrastructure. Infrastructure and facilities must be provided at the same pace as residential development to ensure the needs of residents are met at each stage of development. Be shaped by the 20-minute walkable neighbourhood concept where most daily needs can be met within a short active travel trip with car use minimised. A range of new facilities for new residents will be provided at an early stage of the development to help establish sustainable and active travel habits. • Incorporate an Active Travel Strategy that will integrate an active travel network with a comprehensive network of accessible, usable and attractive green and blue infrastructure and open spaces which will be at the heart of the Hatton community. The preferred delivery model is for a master developer to oversee the comprehensive and strategically planned delivery of the site. Phasing and Summary of Key Infrastructure Requirements The development will be delivered in three phases, with the delivery of new infrastructure provision and improvements to existing infrastructure coordinated with development of each phase and delivered in advance of or alongside development, rather than retrospectively. The triggers and phasing for the delivery of new infrastructure and improvements to existing infrastructure will be set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (or any successor document). Key infrastructure will be provided on-site with off-site mitigation measures delivered through pooled S106 contributions in coordination with key stakeholders. The development is intended to be phased as follows providing key trigger points: Phase 1 – Northern Hatton and Canal Paddock – 1,550 dwellings (to be delivered from 2032-2040) to deliver: • One three form of entry primary school and nursery, including the relocation of Ferncumbe School. • Neighbourhood centre around the primary school. • Neighbourhood centre to the north of Hatton station, including community mobility hub retail provision, food/drink establishments and satellite health facilities. • A car park to serve Hatton Station and a new foot and cycle bridge over the canal to provide access to the station from phase 1. • On and off-site highways infrastructure improvements and a realigned and improved Dark Lane. Phase 2 – Central and Hatton South – 1,885 dwellings (2036-2046) to deliver: • One three form of entry primary school and nursery. • One six form of entry secondary school including sixth form provision. • This should take the form of a combined ‘all through’ school to include a nursery, primary school, secondary school and sixth form, should this be required by the relevant education providers at that time. • Neighbourhood centre around the secondary school. • Part of the central core District Centre area including community mobility hubs, retail provision, food/drink and dining facilities, leisure centre and multi- service healthcare facilities. • New Dark Lane spine road including a new bridge over the canal and railway. • Integration with facilities at Hatton Country World. Phase 3 – Southern & Eastern Hatton – 1,815 dwellings (2043-2056/7) to deliver: • Remainder of central District Centre core area, retail provision, primary healthcare provision, food/drink and dining facilities. • Safeguarded land for a potential new primary school, depending on an up-to- date assessment of capacity within the local area. Development proposals will be required to contribute to the West of Warwick Sustainable Transport Corridor improving connections to Warwick via Warwick Parkway in accordance with SWLP Policy ID.5. Urban Design Principles • A master developer must set an overall placemaking vision and overarching design principles for the new settlement to ensure consistent and complementary high-quality development across the site which delivers a characterful and distinctive sense of place. A comprehensive Hatton New Settlement Masterplan and Design Codes will be produced, which is to be approved by the Local Planning Authority, broadly having regard to the Illustrative Concept Plan (Figure xx). All development will be designed and built in accordance with this Masterplan. Existing natural assets such as the Grand Union Canal and Conservation Area will be maximised and enhanced. • Proposals will be expected to demonstrate how they have accounted for the strategic design principles set out in Policy DS.19. • Development blocks will be expected to deliver minimum densities of 40 dwellings per hectare. Higher densities will be considered appropriate within neighbourhood centres and key community facilities including at Hatton Station. • Active frontages will be provided in the neighbourhood centre and district centres. • Development will be expected to be designed in line with the recommendations set out in the SWLP Landscape Assessment, the SWLP Heritage Assessment and the Warwickshire Landscape Guidelines. This will include excluding land from development on the most elevated parts of the site (as broadly indicated on the illustrative concept plan and to the east of Hatton Country World); maintaining key views from the site towards Warwick and St Mary’s Church; and respecting the setting of the Canal Conservation Area. Proposals will be expected to protect and enhance the woodland habitats within and adjacent to the site including copses, ancient woodlands and in-field trees. • Active travel will be integral to the development embedding the 20-minute neighbourhood concept, where daily needs can be met by active or sustainable travel. • The Masterplan should prioritise sustainable travel modes over private car use with streets, facilities and connections designed to make walking, cycling, and public transport the easiest and most attractive modes. Active Travel Requirements The Hatton Masterplan will be informed by an Active and Sustainable Travel Strategy that will be based on reducing dependency on private cars, creating walkable neighbourhoods connected by safe and attractive walking and cycling routes, connected to employment and services by excellent public transport links. The Strategy will provide an active travel network designed around new community mobility hubs. Active Travel measures will be integrated with a comprehensive network of new and enhanced green and blue infrastructure and open spaces to encourage healthy, active lifestyles. Active travel provision will include, but is not limited to: • Provision of four new community mobility hubs at accessible locations in each phase, in each of the three neighbourhood centres and in the district centre. • Community mobility hubs will bring together multiple sustainable transport modes, such as buses, demand responsive transport, shared cars, rentable bikes and e-scooters together with facilities such as EV charging, secure cycle parking and parcel lockers. The mobility hubs in the north and central phases will include public spaces with seating, landscaping, community facilities and local amenities. The mobility hub in the phase 1 neighbourhood centre will include a bus interchange to serve Hatton Station. • In phase 1, delivery of a new foot and cycle bridge over the Grand Union Canal connecting the new neighbourhood centre with Hatton Station to provide access for residents of phase 1 and surrounding rural areas to the north. • In phase 2, developer contributions to deliver a new steps free access footbridge across the railway with lifts connecting the station with a new station entrance to the south providing access to existing residents and residents of phases 2 and 3. • Developer contributions towards the provision of a new Active Travel link east of Hatton station in phase 2. • Enhancements to the existing underpass under the railway and canal to provide a pedestrian and cycle link to the new active travel link east of Hatton Station. • Provision of an east–west Active Travel corridor through a canal side park linking to an enhanced towpath to enable onward travel to the west and east. • Developer contributions towards the delivery of significant improvements to the Grand Union Canal towpath to facilitate access between Hatton Station, Hatton Locks and Warwick Parkway Station, including new connections to the towpath. • Conversion of Dark Lane (between canal and Hockley Road) to a walking & cycling route. • Developer contributions towards the delivery of cycleways along the B4439 Hockley Road and A4177 Birmingham Road towards Warwick Parkway, Warwick, and Leamington Spa. • Provision of pedestrian and cycleway linkages across the site to provide north- south and east-west connectivity intersecting development parcels to provide access to key facilities. This includes active travel provision as part of the new spine road and new pedestrian and cycle links to access the enhanced Hatton Station. • Retention and enhancement of public rights of way crossing the site including W81, W82, W193, W76 (and variants). Sustainable Travel Requirements A Sustainable Transport Strategy will be based on reducing dependency on private cars, creating walkable neighbourhoods with the provision of safe and attractive walking and cycling routes, connected to employment and services by public transport. Significant improvements to rail provision and new bus infrastructure will be delivered. Rail The implementation of strategic plans by rail operators will increase capacity at Hatton Station meaning the station, together with Warwick Parkway, will have the capacity to accommodate the anticipated passenger growth from Hatton new settlement. This will require significant upgrades to Hatton Station in terms of access and facilities and an increased frequency of service which the new development must contribute to through a combination of: • On-site measures as set out in this policy and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. • Developer contributions secured in s106 agreements (or any superseding legal agreements). • The master-developer (or developers) working collaboratively and proactively with rail providers and relevant stakeholders including the West Midlands Rail Executive, Chiltern Railways and Network Rail. The development will deliver: • The following on-site:  Active travel routes as set out above, including the new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the canal between the neighbourhood centre in phase 1 and the station; together with an east-west canal side active travel corridor making active travel the primary way to access the station.  A new car park and bus interchange to serve the station in the phase 1 neighbourhood centre mobility hub to enable station access via the new bridge.  Enhancements to the existing underpass under the railway and canal to connect to a new active travel link east of Hatton Station. The existing route will be upgraded to a designated public right of way. • Together with developer contributions and partnership working to provide the following measures off-site:  Securing a bus service to Hatton Station in phase 1and routing buses to the new neighbourhood centre bus interchange rather than Station Approach.  Delivery of a new station pedestrian entrance from Ash Close or Antrobus Close to include a steps-free access footbridge, via either extension and improvement of the existing bridge or its replacement.  Improvements to the existing road railway bridge on Station Road, for example signal control if required by highways providers.  Improved access. waiting areas, signage and welfare facilities.  Provision of a new active travel link east of Hatton Station on Network Rail land, delivered as part of Phase 2 and connecting to the enhanced underpass.  Enhancements to the canal towpath to connect the on-site east-west active travel route onwards towards Warwick Parkway and Warwick.  Car park charging and residents permit parking scheme in the vicinity of the station, if required.  Additional, secure cycle parking at Hatton and Warwick Parkway stations.  The potential use of Hatton Loop for rail delivery of construction materials for later phases.  The increased frequency of rail services must occur early in the development phasing Bus The following measures to ensure the new settlement is well served by bus will be delivered: • A high frequency bus service from first occupation, connecting Hatton new settlement with Warwick Parkway, Warwick, and Leamington Spa secured via Level of Service Agreement. • A bus interchange in the phase 1 neighbourhood centre mobility hub to provide a bus service to Hatton Station. • High quality bus stops with shelters, seating, raised kerbs and real-time information within easy reach of all homes. • Bus priority measures within the site and at key junctions with existing highways (if feasible). Access and Highways Requirements The following highways infrastructure will be directly delivered by the development on or adjacent to the site: • A new junction onto the B4439 Hockley Road (eastern) connecting to a realigned Dark Lane which will be the primary vehicular access for the site, likely to be via a new signalised junction. • A new junction onto the B4439 Hockley Road (western) which will be the secondary vehicular access for the site, likely to be via a ghost island. • A series of improvements to Dark Lane including but not limited to: • In phase 1:  Realignment of Dark Lane with a new bridge over the canal to provide a wider, enhanced route within the site to provide access to early phases. • In phase 2:  Construction of a new Dark Lane, an ‘all traffic’ spine route from Hockley Road through the site, with integrated pedestrian and cycleway provision, linking to Station Road (south of the M40) as per the illustrative Concept Plan  This will require a new bridge over the railway line and Grand Union Canal which will require proactive early engagement with relevant stakeholders such as Network Rail and the Canal & Rivers Trust.  The existing Dark Lane railway bridge and road downgraded to a walking and cycling route between the Grand Union Canal and Hockley Road, with vehicle access retained only for existing properties. In addition, significant mitigation measures to the nearby local and strategic highways network will be required. Measures will be provided through developer contributions (with the costs apportioned according to impact) with the masterdeveloper (or developers) working proactively with highways providers and relevant stakeholders. Improvements will include, but are not limited to: • Capacity improvements at A46/A425/A4177 Stanks Island. • Capacity improvements at M40 J15. • Capacity & safety improvements at A4177 Birmingham Road / B4439 Hockley Road junction. • Upgrade of Dark Lane / Henley Road junction. • Widening of Dark Lane south of the M40 to enable improved two-way movement. • Capacity improvements at A4177 Birmingham Road / Old Budbrooke Road junction. Triggers and phasing will be set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Education Requirements New educational facilities (nursery, primary, secondary, Special Resource Provision facilities and Post 16 facilities) to ensure that provision matches the full needs arising from the development at the same time as the settlement’s population grows. The development will deliver: • Two new primary schools and a secondary school as detailed below. • A new three form of entry primary school and nursery in phase one in the broad location shown on the illustrative concept plan. This school will incorporate relocating the existing Ferncumbe CofE School from Hatton Green.  The primary school will be part of the neighbourhood centre in the northern development parcel and will be sited adjacent to the mobility hub which will include a new community building(s) to provide activities associated with the school, for example before and after school clubs. • A new six form of entry secondary school with sixth form provision in phase 2, in the approximate location shown on the illustrative concept plan.  This may comprise an ‘all through’ school, with provision for a nursery, a three form of entry primary school, and a secondary school on a single site should this align with needs data and the requirements of relevant education providers at that time.  Provision of a direct bus route(s) to serve the secondary school to reduce parent drop-offs by private car.  Alternatively, if an ‘all through’ school is not provided in phase 2 a new three form of entry primary school will be provided in phase 2 in the district centre, in the broad location shown on the illustrative concept plan. • Additionally, land will be safeguarded in phase 3 for the provision for a further primary school, should an up-to-date assessment of capacity within the local area at that time demonstrate sufficient need. If an additional school is not needed at that time the land will instead be provided as public open space. Triggers and phasing will be set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Healthcare Requirements • Provision of medical and healthcare facilities as and when these are required by the Primary Care Trust or the Integrated Care Board, based upon the proportionate needs arising each stage of the development. • Healthcare facilities will be provided early in phase 1 to ensure impact on existing facilities in the local area is mitigated. • Facilities will be located in the local or district centres and will include primary care provision such as GP surgeries or satellites, pharmacies and dentists. • Early engagement with providers has indicated preference for a satellite primary care facility in phase 1 with a larger new health hub facility in the district centre in phase 2/3. The master developer (or developers) will continue to engage proactively with providers to ensure healthcare facilities are delivered in a strategic and co-ordinated way as the development progresses. Public Open Space and Sports provision requirements • Delivery of public open space in accordance with the requirements and levels of provision set out in Public Open Space SPD or successor documents or evidence. This will include the following provision:  Parks and gardens including three new parks (covering approximately 25ha) to ensure that all residents of the development are within a five- minute walk of green space.  Provision of an appropriate range of fully equipped play spaces for children of all ages, in accordance with the following hierarchy of play provision: ▪ Local Areas of Play (LAPs). ▪ Local Equipped Areas of Play (LEAPs). ▪ Neighbourhood Equipped Areas for Play (NEAPs). Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs). ▪ Facilities will be provided in accessible locations with good natural surveillance.  Natural areas including urban woodland.  Allotments/orchards/community gardens.  Informal recreation and picnic areas.  Creation of green corridors as part of the active travel network. • Delivery of sports facilities in line with the recommendations set out in the latest published Playing Pitch Strategy and Indoor Sport Facilities Strategy. • As a minimum provision will include:  One leisure centre  Two adult football pitches, including one 3G pitch adjacent to the leisure centre  Three youth football pitches  Three mini soccer pitches  One rugby union pitch, within a sports club environment or allocated to a local club  One cricket pitch within a sports club environment or allocated to a local club  The pitch provision will include associated changing rooms and ancillary facilities. Biodiversity and Green & Blue Infrastructure requirements • The development will deliver a comprehensive network of green and blue infrastructure spaces and corridors, based on the landscape character of the site, which will enhance the attractiveness of the development and sustain a sense of place, promote a sense of community and social interaction among residents and encourage health and well-being. • Development will be required to retain, enhance and incorporate existing natural assets including the Grand Union Canal and valuable habitats such as ancient woodland, hedgerows, ponds and veteran, ancient or mature trees. • The development should be designed to align with the recommendations set out in the latest published Ecological Assessment, Landscape Assessment and/or other evidence supporting the SWLP . • New green infrastructure will link to adjacent networks and public rights of way wherever possible. • The development will be required to deliver a minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain, as agreed with the Warwickshire County Council Ecology and Warwick District Council Green Spaces teams. • The delivery of green infrastructure will include an appropriate strategy for the long-term stewardship and management of the provision. Environmental Health Requirements • Provision of adequate noise mitigation measures to mitigate impacts of the railway and M40 motorway. • Provision of adequate air quality mitigation measures to mitigate impacts from the railway, M40 motorway and any other potential sources of air pollution. • The development will need to be designed to protect the amenity of residents by considering potential impacts of neighbouring land uses (such as employment land, sports and leisure facilities etc) and impacts such as potential noise, light and air pollution. Historic Environment Requirements • Development will be expected to be designed and delivered in line with the recommendations set out in the SWLP Landscape Assessment and SWLP Heritage Assessment. This includes minimising the harm to the setting and significance of the Canal Conservation Area, as well as listed buildings within the site, and in relative proximity, to the site. • Development will be expected to make suitable provision for the consideration of archaeology with investigations as required and provision of mitigating measures if required. These investigations may be required prior to planning applications. Flood Risk, Drainage and Water Supply No built development will be permitted in any part of the areas of the site which fall within Flood Zones 2 and 3. The development will be the subject of a comprehensive Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy which will: • Address areas at risk of ground and surface water flooding; • Integrate sustainable surface water management through the site throughout the lifetime of the development; • Identify opportunities for floodwater storage through the provision of sustainable urban drainage systems (’SuDs’), such as swales, detention basins, and permeable paving, to store and infiltrate runoff, reducing surface wa