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Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale Neighbourhood Plan – Evidence Base Master Summary

ASCOT, SUNNINGHILL AND SUNNINGDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – EVIDENCE BASE MASTER SUMMARY

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES

POLICY NP/EN1 – GREEN BELT INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT 66.5% of our NP area is in Green Belt and there is strong community support for protecting it, especially where it helps retain the separation between the villages and contributes to the semi-‐rural, green and leafy nature of our neighbourhood. We have a number of MDSs in our area, which include Heatherwood Hospital site, Silwood Park, Sunningdale Park and also some areas of Previously Developed Land (PDLs) in Green Belt, including Silwood Park and Shorts site and we recognise national and local plan policies which allow redevelopment of these (subject to constraints). During the development of the Plan, Ascot was identified as a centre which would benefit from improvement. Following The Prince’s Foundation ‘Enquiry by Design’ and further community consultations, it became clear that there was overall majority support from the local community for development in part of the Green Belt around Ascot Centre. We recognise that redrawing of GB boundaries can only be done by the local authority but we have been liaising very closely with RBWM and they are fully aware and supportive of our GB policy. The Ascot case however is seen as a very specific exception and the sentiment is strong that the rest of the Green Belt should be strongly protected. We recognise that there is provision in national government policy for development to be permitted in GB if there are “very special circumstances”. In view of the importance of GB in the eyes of the local community, there is a strong feeling that such “very special circumstances” must at the very least include a significant consideration that is for the benefit of the community and that the community is consulted about the development. Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Map of Green Belt Map of Green Belt Shows extent of GB in NP area.

Vision consultation

Consultation Statement & Appendices

• 89% of respondents were in favour of the key priorities in our Vision which included “Protect Green Belt land against development subject only to overarching community benefits and public support.” Some of the free text responses added to this by recognising that some GB land has been developed already and can be considered for sensitive redevelopment.

• On a specific GB question, 83% of respondents said preserving the Green Belt was a high priority and just 2% said it was a low priority.


The Prince’s Foundation Ascot Report

Ascot Centre Community Workshop Report by The Prince's Foundation

The Prince’s Foundation Report of the ‘Enquiry by Design’ regarding developing a vision for the future of Ascot. Relevant to this policy as it includes development in an area of GB south of Ascot High Street and at Ascot Station. This was supported by majority of local community.

Options consultation


57% supported the proposed vision for Ascot Centre and 22% did not (21% were neutral).

RBWM LSP Consultation RBWM Local Plan Sites consultation

Showed 83% support for development at Ascot Station and 93% support for Ascot rejuvenation.

National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF Paragraphs 79-‐81, 83 and 87-‐89 in the NPPF relating to GB.

RBWM Local Plan RBWM Local Plan

RBWM LP policies regarding GB. Our NP supports these.

RBWM Green Belt Boundary Study

RBWM GB Boundary Study

Green Belt Boundary Study published by RBWM in March 2009. The Borough are currently conducting a new review of GB as part of the emerging LP. While the results are not yet known, the A, S & S NP has been liaising very closely with the Borough so that they are fully aware and supportive of the policies in our NP.

SHLAA sites in GB RBWM SHLAA sites in Green Belt

List of SHLAA sites in our NP area that are in GB – last updated December 2011.

POLICY NP/EN2 – GAPS BETWEEN VILLAGES Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Gaps between villages – Methodology

NP team: Gaps between villages Methodology

Sets out the Criteria for selecting the gaps, issues relating to how to protect them and definition and evaluation of the gaps.



Consultation showed all 6 gaps and asked respondents to state whether they supported or not each one. There was strong support for all six, ranging from 65% to 70% with only 13-‐17% not supporting (the balance were neutral)

Green Belt map Map of Green Belt

Shows that much of the area represented by the gaps is in Green Belt but not all.


POLICY NP/EN3 – TREES BACKGROUND NOTES We have (as at Spring 2013) the following trees and areas protected by TPO: 1084 individual trees in Ascot and Sunninghill 889 individual trees in Sunningdale 233 Area TPOs in Ascot and Sunninghill 263 Area TPOs in Sunningdale There are nonetheless many important and mature trees in the area which have no protection. Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) The Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012

T&C Planning (Tree Preservation)

Regulatory framework

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Policy N6 re Trees

RBWM Tree and Woodland Strategy 2010-‐2020

RBWM Tree & Woodland Strategy

The Borough’s strategy document which states it is firmly committed to maintaining and enhancing the Borough’s trees and woodland as a vital part of the environment of the Borough.

RBWM Landscape Character Assessment (LCA)

RBWM Landscape Character Assessment

Adopted as SPG in September 2004, it provides a structured approach to identifying the character and distinctiveness of the landscape, so allowing these special qualities to be better understood and reflected in decisionmaking.

TPO map Sunninghill & Ascot parish

RBWM TPO map Sunninghill & Ascot parish

Map of trees which have a Tree Preservation Order in Sunninghill & Ascot – as at 08-‐03-‐2013

TPO map Sunningdale Parish

RBWM TPO map Sunninghill & Ascot parish

Map of trees which have a Tree Preservation Order in Sunningdale – as at 08-‐03-‐2013

Sunningdale Conservation Area Statement


Statement highlights important trees


Statement of consultation


Strong and repeated feedback in all our consultations that the sylvan and leafy nature of our area is a key aspect of the character of the area and important to retain. Vision consultation specifically 83% it was a high priority to retain.

City of London Tree Strategy

City of London Tree Strategy SPD

Highlighted sections helped inform the framing of aspects of our tree policy.

POLICY NP/EN4 – GARDENS Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF Para 53: Suggests setting policies to resist inappropriate development of residential gardens, for example where development would cause harm to the local area.

RBWM Landscape Character Assessment (LCA)



RHS The Garden 2012 Gardens are ecosystems

RHS The Garden 2012

Highlights the value of gardens as natural ecosystems.

Housing Density, Brownfield Sites and Gardens

Government SN on Housing Density, Brownfield Sites and Gardens

A Government Standard Note from the Science and Environment Section setting out the issues around garden development and government policy.

POLICY NP/EN5 – BIODIVERSITY AND POLICY NP/EN6 – GREEN CORRIDORS Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Green corridor rationale and methodology

NP team: Green corridor rationale and methodology

Summarises the rationale and methodology for how the green corridors for our area were designated.

Lawton Report Making Space for Nature

Lawton Report Making Space for Nature

A 2010 report commissioned by Natural England, “Making Space for Nature: A review of England’s Wildlife Sites and Ecological Network”, chaired by Professor Sir John Lawton compiled evidence demonstrating how our natural environment provides us with a range of life saving and enhancing benefits. These benefits are described as “ecosystem services” and include the provision of food, clean water, materials, flood defences and carbon sequestration. Biodiversity underpins most, if not all, of these crucial ecosystem services.


Vision consultation


• Over-‐arching vision (which was supported by 86% of respondents) included “to preserve the green and leafy appearance of our surroundings …. to secure wildlife corridors to protect our flora and fauna”.

• The creation and protection of wildlife corridors was specifically seen as a high priority by 83%.


NPPF Forward stresses importance of our natural environment including that habitats that have been degraded can be restored and species that have been isolated can be reconnected. Paras 109, 113 117-‐119 all support the need to protect and enhance our biodiversity and our flora and fauna.

Lawton Report -‐ Components of ecological networks

Lawton Report Components of ecological networks

An illustration taken from the above report which helps communicate green corridor selection strategy.

Green Infrastructure Guide

Green Infrastructure Guide TCPA & The Wildlife Trusts

Gives examples of strategic approaches to planning for green infrastructure, including the ideas of corridors and a matrix of habitats across a given area.

DEFRA Biodiversity 2020

DEFRA Biodiversity 2020

A strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystem services.

UK National Ecosystem Assessment

UK National Ecosystem Assessment

An analysis of the UK’s natural environment in terms of the benefits it provides to society and continuing economic prosperity.

Map of natural habitats adjacent to NP area

Map of natural habitats adjacent to NP area

Maps the area of the major important natural habitats that surround our NP area.

Grounds for identifying specific green corridors

NP team: Grounds for identifying specific green corridors through NP area May 2013

A summary setting out the rationale for identifying green corridors, including also references and inputs received.

Legislative framework for strategic wildlife corridors

NP team: Legislative framework for strategic wildlife corridors

A summary by the NP team of the legislative framework for strategic wildlife corridors including the NPPF, Natural Environment White Paper ‘Natural Choice: securing the value of nature’ 2011 and Biodiversity Strategy for England ‘Biodiversity 2020: A strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystem services’, published in August 2011.


SSSIs surrounding NP area

NP team: SSSIs surrounding NP area

A short profile of the SSSIs which surround our NP area.

Locations of LWSs TVERC

Thames Valley Environmental Resource Centre website includes locations of LWSs in Berkshire including in our NP area. TVERC website also has general information regarding LWSs.

Natural England Badgers & development

Natural England Badgers & Development

A best practice report regarding how badgers are affected by development including badger biology and lifestyle and the legislative and planning framework.

RBWM Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area

RBWM Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area SPD

Published in July 2010, this SPD provides guidance on how the impact of new residential development on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA may be mitigated against.

Natural England SPAs Natural England SPAs

Information re Special Protection Areas and their protection.

HOUSING POLICIES

HOUSING GENERAL AND POLICY NP/H2 – MIX OF HOUSING TYPES Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) RBWM Townscape Assessment

RBWM Townscape Assessment -‐ part 1 RBWM Townscape Assessment -‐ part 2

A project commissioned by RBWM to provide a more detailed understanding of the character and composition of the built environment and to provide guidance on managing change to ensure it responds to local context and enhances local distinctiveness.

Census -‐ household mix

Census data household mix

Census data for 2001 and 2011 show the following: • Overall, our NP area has a fairly balanced mix of housing between detached

dwellings, semi-‐detached/terraced houses and flats/apartments • Total number of dwellings in our NP area has increased by 5% in the 10 years 2001 to

2011 relative to increase in RBWM of 3% • % of total dwellings that are now flats/apartments is 24% vs 18% ten years ago – a

39% increase since 2001. This compares to an increase across RBWM of just 17% (also the SE region increase) and to a population increase of 10%. There is serious concern among the local community that this is adversely impacting on the character of the area and a desire to stem this change in the housing mix in our area.


AS&S NP Housing Completions

AS&S Housing Completions 2001-‐2012

Number of housing completions in the Borough and our NP area for the years from 2001-‐02 to 2011-‐12. This shows completions in our NP area averaging 60 dwellings per annum, representing 18% of RBWM’s total. This compares to a population that is 12% of RBWM’s total.

Launch consultation


• 28% of respondents said we should be providing “Medium houses 3-‐4 bedroom” • 21% wanted a Mix to meet a variety of needs • 18% wanted a Mix depending upon type and character of the area • Just 5% said we should be providing flats (small or large) and 5% wanted large 5+

bed houses

Vision consultation


• 86% supported our overall Vision which included “Meet new housing demand in a way that is sympathetic to the area, maintaining a mix of housing types to include family homes, affordable housing, single person households and for our ageing population.

• 46% said that it was a High priority (and 37%) a Medium priority to promote a mix of housing types and sizes, focusing apartments only in sustainable locations and close to transport hubs where local character allows

• Free text responses strongly against more flats/apartments especially development of large luxury apartments. Also some feeling against the number of very large mansions being built. Major theme was for homes that are affordable for local people “that our children could afford”



• 61% supported proposed policy to manage development of flats and 13% were neutral

• In associated free text responses to this question, 27% said they were against this policy because it was too open or generous and they would like less flatted development. And a further 27% said that policy was OK but not in all the sites suggested

SHLAA site preliminary evaluations

NP team: SHLAA site preliminary evaluations

A preliminary evaluation by NP members for all the larger SHLAA sites in our NP area.

Shortlisted sites assessments

NP team: Shortlisted sites individual assessments

Site assessments for 4 sites considered but not included among our strategic sites. All other site assessments are included in the individual strategic site evidence packs.


NPPF National Government policy context. Especially Section 6 “Delivering a wide choice of high quality homes”


RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially the following policies: H3 re Affordable Housing; H8 re delivering a range of housing and favouring dwelling for smaller households H11 re Scale and Density not being incompatible or cause harm to the area’s character H12 re conversion or sub-‐division of larger buildings into smaller units

RBWM SHLAA 2011 report

RBWM SHLAA sites

The RBWM SHLAA report that lists all SHLAA sites in our NP area.

RBWM 5 yr land supply

RBWM 5 yr land supply July 2012

RBWM document regarding the Borough’s 5-‐yr housing land supply.

RBWM Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area

RBWM Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area SPD

Published in July 2010, this provides guidance on how the impact of new residential development on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA may be mitigated against.

Natural England SPAs Natural England SPAs

Information re SPAs and their protection

Allens Field SANG

RBWM Cabinet record re Allens Field SANG

Record of the designation of Allen’s Field as a SANG in our NP area

Allens Field SANG information

RBWM Information re Allens Field SANG

Reference to the above plus number of dwellings allocated against Allen’s Field up to Spring 2013.

RBWM Planning for an Ageing Population


RBWM SPD dated Sep 2010 re planning for an ageing population.

DCLG PPS3 -‐ Housing

DCLG PPS3 -‐ Housing June 2011

Planning Policy Statement from DCLG re Housing, dated June 2011.

Land Registry house price comparison

Land Registry house price comparisons 2012

Comparison showing that the Borough’s average house prices are significantly higher than the average for the Southeast generally.

What Houses Where

What Houses Where RBWM projection 2011 to 2026

Helpful Borough-‐wide context on likely housing needs for next 15 years. Shows demand likely to be flat for dwellings up to 3 rooms and increased demand for most dwelling types of 4 rooms up to 7+ rooms.


RBWM 2013 LPS consultation

RBWM Local Plan Sites consultation

Results of RBWM’s Local Plan Sites consultation as it relates to named sites in our NP area.

POLICY NP/H1 – DEVELOPMENT BRIEFS Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF Especially:

Para 17 ref planning should be genuinely plan-‐led, empowering local people to shape their surroundings

Para 183 ref Neighbourhood Planning giving communities power to develop vision for their area and deliver sustainable development

Para 188 ref early engagement.

DCLG Development Briefs Guide to Better Practice

DCLG Development Briefs Guide to better practice

Best practice guide published by DCLG for Development Briefs.

Re threshold for Development Briefs

NP team: Re threshold for Development Briefs

A note explaining context for how threshold was set.

POLICY NP/H3 – APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS FOR FLATS Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) A, S & S NP Streetscape Assessment

NP team: AS&S NP Streetscape Character Assessment Report

A street by street assessment conducted by NP volunteers to add additional local detail to the RBWM Townscape Assessment as it relates to our area. In particular, this identifies a number of specific streets where flatted development would be appropriate and sustainable.

Census data flats

Census data ref flats

Census data for 2001 and 2011 show the following: • % of total dwellings that are now flats/apartments is 24% vs 18% ten years ago • Represents a 39% increase since 2001 which compares to an increase across RBWM

of just 17% (also the SE region increase) • And relates to a population increase of 10% • There is serious concern among the local community that this is adversely impacting

on the character of the area and a desire to stem this change in the housing mix in our area.


Flat sale prices analysis 2012

NP team: Flat sale prices analysis

A comparison using Zoopla.co.uk of sale prices of new build flats during 2012 vs previously owned: • Average price of new build was £618,068 • Average price of previously owned was £384,211 • The new flats being built in our area are not addressing a need for lower cost homes;

they are targeted at the luxury end of the market

What Houses Where

What Houses Where RBWM projection 2011 to 2026

Helpful Borough-‐wide context on likely housing needs for next 15 years. Shows demand likely to be flat for dwellings up to 3 rooms and increased demand for most dwelling types of 4 rooms up to 7+ rooms. Tends to imply more houses than flats.

Launch consultation


• Only 5% of respondents said we should be providing flats (small or large)

Vision consultation


• 46% of respondents said that it was a High priority (and 37%) a Medium priority to promote a mix of housing types and sizes, focusing apartments only in sustainable locations and close to transport hubs where local character allows

• Free text responses strongly against more flats/apartments especially development of large luxury apartments



• 61% supported proposed policy to manage development of flats and 13% were neutral

• In associated free text responses to this question, 27% said they were against this policy because it was too open or generous and they would like less flatted development. And a further 27% said that policy was OK but not in all the sites suggested


NPPF National Government policy context.

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially the following policies: H11 re Scale and Density not being incompatible or cause harm to the area’s character H12 re conversion or sub-‐division of larger buildings into smaller units DG1 ref harm should not be cause to area’s character through cramped development or loss of features which contribute to the character

RBWM Townscape Assessment


Shows 3 small zones in our NP area which are classified as “Post War Residential Flats”


Electoral role occupancy data

An analysis of the electoral role for different types of flat shows: • Occupancy of flats costing below £500k is c. 72%; more expensive flats over

£500k, occupancy is 55% • Mansion style flats – a feature of a number of recent flatted developments – have

an occupancy of 56% vs all other flats at 65% • Absentee owners contribute little to the social fabric of our communities

DESIGN GUIDELINES

POLICY NP/DG1 – RESPECTING THE TOWNSCAPE Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) RBWM Townscape Assessment Ascot


The RBWM Townscape Assessment, is a helpful document in informing what defines the character of an area. These are extracts for our NP area, covering Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale. Includes maps

Streetscape Character Assessment Methodology

NP team: AS&S NP Streetscape Assessment Methodology

A short paper explaining the background and methodology to the NP’s Streetscape Character Assessment (see Report below)

Streetscape Character Assessment Report


A detailed street by street assessment of all streets in our NP area, conducted by NP members, with photographs. The objective was to add more local and accurate detail to the RBWM TA.

Statement of Consultation


Demonstates local community’s strong desire to retain the character of the area.

POLICY NP/DG2 DENSITY, FOOTPRINT, SEPARATION, SCALE, BULK AND POLICY NP/DG3 – GOOD QUALITY DESIGN Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) A, S & S NP Streetscape Assessment


A detailed street by street assessment of all streets in our NP area, conducted by NP members, with photographs. The objective was to add , more local and accurate detail to the RBWM TA.



NPPF Para 126 regarding conservation of heritage assets; paras 129, 131 and 132 regarding planning, development and heritage assets; and para 137 re opportunities for development that will enhance or better reveal the siginificance of heritage assets.

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially the following policies: H10 re high standards of design and landscaping H11 re Scale and Density not being incompatible or cause harm to the area’s character DG1 re Design Guidelines



A project commissioned by RBWM to provide a more detailed understanding of the character and composition of the built environment and to provide guidance on managing change to ensure it responds to local context and enhances local distinctiveness.

CABE Housing design in everyone’s interest

CABE Housing design in everyone's interest

A report by CABE on how to achieve good quality housing design.

Exeter Neighbourhood Plan

Exeter NP

NP now passed examination and voted for, includes some helpful sections on design guidelines.

POLICY NP/DG4 HERITAGE ASSETS CONTEXT There is one conservation area within our NP area which is Old Sunningdale, which benefits from the protection given to conservation areas. We have a total of 58 listed entries under English Heritage across the two parishes, 4 listed Parks and Gardens and one Scheduled listing of Bowl Barrow at Round Barrow House. The Berkshire Archaeology Historic Environmental Records (HER) includes 53 listings across the two parishes. These are all heritage assets the community it is important we protect for future generations. NP members also nominated various landmark buildings and views for specific protection, these nominations representing either their own suggestions or ones picked up from the local community during consultations. This list was then assessed and the final agreed list became the focus of our policy on Landmark buildings & views.


Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) RBWM TA extract reference landmarks, views

RBWM Townscape Assessment extract reference landmarks, views

Extracts from the RBWM Townscape Assessment on landmark buildings and views in our NP area.


NPPF Section 12 ref conserving and enhacing the historic environment

List of heritage assets AS&S NP List of heritage assets

Includes: Heritage Gateway search for both parishes List of English Heritage listed buildings and of parks and gardens List of heritage assets from Berkshire Archaeology HER

Sunningdale Conservation area map

Sunningdale Conservation Area map

Map of Sunningdale conservation area.



Statement Sunningdale Conservation area.

Landmark buildings & views assessment

NP team: Landmark buildings & views assessment

The list of nominated landmark buildings and views assessed by the NP team.

POLICY NP/DG5 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Statement of Consultation


In Vision consultation 89% of respondents supported vision which included “Move towards a low carbon emissins environment by … and encouraging more energy-‐efficient buildings.” On specific question, 84% said that minimising our carbon footprint was a High or Medium priority.

DCLG -‐ Code for sustainable homes

DCLG Code for sustainable homes

“A step-‐change in sustainable home building practice”. Explains the Code Levels.



NPPF Para 93 re key role planning plays in helping secure reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Para 95 re planning for new development in locations and ways which reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

BIS estimating CO2 emissions

BIS estimates CO2 emissions

A report published in Autumn 2010 which estimates than nearly 50% of all CO2 emissions are accounted for by energy use in buildings and how much of this the construction industry can influence.

ECONOMY POLICIES

POLICY NP/E1 – RETAINING AND ENCOURAGING EMPLOYMENT AND POLICY NP/E2 – ENCOURAGING MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESSES Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF National Government policy context. Especially Section 1 on Building a strong, competitive economy

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Green Belt and Economy policies; also Area policies (MDS)

RBWM Employment Land Review

Available on request from RBWM

2009 update of RBWM’s Employment Land Review.

RBWM Employment Site Assessment Criteria


Context for assessing economy sites.

Use Classes Employment Use Classes

The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order use classes for use of land and buildings.

Planning Use Class Orders

Planning Use Class Orders SN

A SN dated July 2012 which describes the system of use class orders and the consultation on class changes. This could have a major impact on planning decisions in our area.

Census: Economic activity and qualifications

Census 2011 Economic activity and qualifications

Shows: We have a higher percentage of self-‐employed (19% of total employed) than RBWM (17%) and SE ave (15%) A higher percentage of economically active work mainly at or from home (11%) vs RBWM (8%) and SE ave (6%)


A higher percentage have a higher level of qualifications (57%) vs RBWM (50%) and SE ave (39%) All of which shows we have a highly skilled workforce with a higher likelihood of being a small or micro business.

Census: Industry employed

Census 2011 Industry employed

Shows we have a higher percentage engaged in Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities (12%) relative to RBWM ave (10%) and SE ave (7%). A further 10% are in Information & Communication vs RBWM 11% (which includes the M4 “silicon chip corridor” vs SE ave of 6%. Which reinforces conclusions above.

Business database our NP area

NP team: Business database our NP area 2012-‐13

A database of businesses in our NP area, split by village and showing type of business.

Employer Interview Analysis -‐ Large & Medium

NP team: Employer Interview Analysis -‐ Large & Medium

A summary of the results of interviews conducted mainly during Feb-‐May 2012 with 12 large and medium businesses about issues that are high on their agenda.

Employer Interview Analysis -‐ Small & Micro

NP team: Employer Interview Analysis -‐ Small & Micro

A summary of the results of interviews conducted mainly during Feb-‐May 2012 with 11 small and micro businesses about issues that are high on their agenda.

Vacant premises NP team: Vacant premises May 2013

A inventory compiled by NP members on the number and value of vacant premises as at May 2013. This was an update of an exercise that was also conducted twice during 2012.

Economy evidence summary for plan prep

NP team: Economy evidence summary for plan prep 15-‐10-‐2012

A summary picture of the Economy Topic Group’s evidence up to October 2012.

Ascot Business Park RBWM Employment Site

Ascot Business Park RBWM Employment Site

RBWM Employment Site analysis for Ascot Business Park, which is an important economy site in our NP area.

Ascot Business Park Directory

Ascot Business Park Directory Mar 2012

Ascot Business Park Directory as at March 2012.


Ascot Business Park Site Assessment

Ascot Business Park NP team Site Assessment

Ascot Business Park and Area economy site assessment May 2012, conducted by the NP team.

Queens Road Industrial Estate RBWM Employment Site

RBWM Employment Site Queens Road Industrial Estate

RBWM employment site summary for this site which is in the centre of Sunninghill village.

Ashurst Manor site assessment

NP team: Ashurst Manor Site Assessment

Site assessment for Ashurst Manor, Sunninghill

Sunningdale Station Parade site assessments

NP team: Economy site assessment -‐ Station Parade Sep 2012 NP team: Housing Site Assessment -‐ Station Parade Sep 2012

Economy site assessment Sep 2012, conducted by a NP member AND Housing site assessment Sep 2012, conducted by a NP member

Ascot station site

Ascot Station Area NP team Economy Site Assessment May 2012

Information, background and site assessment for Ascot Station site as an economy site. Subsequently became part of the area of focus for Ascot rejuvenation and TPF Report. It’s one of our strategic sites.

Shorts site

Shorts NP team Site Assessment

Information, background and site assessment for Short site as an economy site – now one of our strategic sites.

Sunningdale Station and Waitrose car parks

Sunningdale Station & Waitrose car parks NP team Site Assessment

Information, background and site assessment for Sunningdale Car Parks as an economy site – now one of our strategic sites.

Sunningdale Park Sunningdale Park NP team Site Assessment

Information, background and site assessment for Sunningdale Park as an economy site. Now one of our strategic sites.


Silwood Park Silwood Business Park NP team economy site assessment May 2012

Information, background and site assessment for Silwood Park as an economy site. Now one of our strategic sites.

Vision Consultation


• 86% supported the Vision which included “Create an economic environment that makes it attractive for micro, small and medium sized businesses and shops to locate and remain in the area, providing sustainable employment for all those who live within and outside it.”

• 38% said it was a high priority and 46% a medium priority to “Explore options for

mixed use re-‐development schemes for both housing and business premises.” • 48% said it was a high priority and 38% a medium priority for “Refurbishment and

development of flexible, affordable serviced offices for micro businesses to provide employment opportunities for local professional, skilled workforce.”

Options Consultation


Most of the Options consultation results relate to our designated strategic sites and are to be found in the relevant evidence bases. There was a submission from consultants to Ashurst Park suggesting “masterplan options” for the potential redevelopment of all or part of this site for residential.

RBWM LPS consultation


The following economy sites were consulted on by RBWM in their 2013 LPS consultation: -‐ Ascot station (for homes) -‐ S’dale Station (for homes) -‐ Ascot High Street (ref Ascot Centre) -‐ Silwood Park -‐ Ascot Business Park -‐ Queen’s Rd Ind Estate

Feedback overwhelmingly in favour of the last 2 being retained as employment sites (96% and 87% respectively). 70% in favour of having Silwood Park designated as an employment site (see Silwood Park evidence)

Response to pre-‐submission consultation


The following relevant responses (excluding those relating to strategic sites) were received to our pre-‐submission consultation: 32. Paul Butt Planning for Altitude 34. Woolf Bond for Index House Both were expressing a desire to have a change of use for residential.


POLICY NP/E3 – RETAINING AND ENHANCING RETAIL Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Retail frontages by use class

NP team: Retail frontages by use class

The percentage of retail frontages in Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale by use class. Done in Spring 2013

Vision Consultation


89% supported the key priorities in our Vision which included: “Improve our village centres through appropriate sensitive development of Ascot High Street and Sunningdale and the preservation and enhancement of Sunninghill.” And “Protect and encourage the diversity and specialisation of retail businesses in Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale, and particularly smaller independents, to make it attractive for people to shop locally.”


NPPF National Government policy context. Especially Section 2 Ensuring the vitality of town centres

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Economy policies

RBWM Retail Health Check



RBWM Report published in August 2011. Provides a profile of retail in Ascot and Sunningdale

RBWM Retail Capacity Update



Conducted by DTZ and published November 2009. Executive summary says that there is only modest forecast capacity for additional floorspace in Sunningdale and Ascot. It should be noted that this does not take account of proposed scale of development included for Ascot in the NP.

DCLG Parades to be Proud of

DCLG Parades to be proud of

DCLG publication on strategies to support local shops

DCLG Parades of Shops Understanding performance & prospects

DCLG Parades of Shops Understanding performance & prospects

Published in June 2012, this report focuses on “neighbourhood parades” (rather than larger retail complexes or town centres), making this report perhaps more relevant as context for our village centres than other retail reports.

The Portas Review on the future of high streets


An independent review by Mary Portas, published December 2011 into the future or our high streets.


RBWM Parking strategy

RBWM Parking Strategy

The wider context for parking strategy across the Borough.

Neighbourhood Retailers Questionnaire Analysis

NP team: Neighbourhood Retailers Questionnaire Analysis May 2012

Results of interviews conducted with 10 retailers in Ascot and 1 in Sunninghill during May 2012 during which a Questionnaire was completed. This showed that the following were the two most important factors in making their business location a good one: Strong local demand for their products/services (scored 42 out of max 55) Catchment area with many prosperous customers (31 out of 55) The two biggest challenges relating to their location were: Business rates (scored 34 out of max 55) Parking problems affecting clients/ customers (31 out of 55)

Retail data for NP area NP team: Retail Data Aug 2013 for NP area

List of retailers, business type, use class and shop type for Ascot, South Ascot, Sunninghill, Sunningdale and Silwood Rd – updated August 2013.

Options Consultation


Most of the Options consultation results relate to our designated strategic sites and are to be found in the relevant evidence bases.

TRANSPORT POLICIES

POLICY NP/T1 – PARKING AND ACCESS AND POLICY NP/T2 – CYCLE ROUTES Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Census: car ownership

Census 2011 car ownership

Census data on car ownership. Shows that our NP area has high car ownership at 1.66 cars per household vs RBWM’s 1.5 and SE area average of 1.35.

Vision consultation


• 86% supported our Vision which included: “Ensure our roads and streets provide safe and accessible routes, better managing the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.”

• 89% supported the key priorities which included better provisions for cyclists and pedestrians, seeking to reduce the reliance on cars.

• 63% said that parking was a High priority and a further 26% set it as a Medium priority. Lack of parking was also a repeated common theme in the free text responses.

• 52% said addressing traffic congestion around key junctions was High priority and 38% Medium.

• 52% wanted to see greater use of trains and buses; 35% Medium priority. Free text responses were much more focused on buses.

• 58% said High priority to making roads and pavements safer; 28% Medium priority.



NPPF Section 4 on Promoting sustainable transport.

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Transport and Movement policies.

RBWM LTP Issues and Options Paper

RBWM LTP Issues and Options Paper

Issues and Options Paper – published Oct 2009. Developed to inform the next Transport Plan. Highlights a number of congestion hotspots in our NP area: Heatherwood roundabout A330 Devenish Rd/Bagshot Rd A330 Devenish Rd/A30 London Rd Sunningdale Level Crossing

RBWM Local Transport Plan 2012-‐2026

RBWM Local Transport Plan 2012-‐2026

Published July 2012, provides the Borough wide context for transport in our area.

RBWM definitive rights of way

RBWM Definitive rights of way

Map showing rights of way in our NP area.

RBWM Highway Design Guide

RBWM Highways Design Guide

Best Practice Guide intended for developers. Its principle aim is to achieve a high standard of highway design. Also includes issues relating to Provision for Public Transport, Provision for Cyclists and Provision for Pedestrians.

Consolidated transport map overlays

NP team: Consolidated transport map overlays

Shows bus, train routes and traffic/parking congestion points – compiled by the NP Transport TG

Public transport timetables

White Bus timetable

SW Trains Ascot to Waterloo SW Trains Ascot to Guildford

Timetables for trains and buses. Shows that bus timetables are infrequent, have limited routes and don’t sufficiently cover peak times.

White Bus Co Proposal for Hopper Bus

White Bus Co Proposal for Hopper Bus July 2013

Email from the White Bus Company re the feasibility of the Hopper Bus Project (Section 9) plus proposal of a potential schedule.

RBWM Traffic modeling

RBWM Traffic Modelling report


A RBWM Traffic Modelling Report with the data for roads in our area.

RBWM Parking strategy May 2004


Borough wide context for Parking


DoE Planning Service Parking Standards

DoE Planning Service Parking Standards

Dept of Environment Parking Standards, providing a national context for parking.

Car park capacity analysis

NP team: Car park capacity analysis May 2012

An analysis of car parking capacity in our NP area, compiled by members of the Transport TG. Personal experience indicates these are usually full.

DfT Cycle Infrastructure Design

DfT Cycle Infrastructure Design

Clarifies guidance on whether on or off-‐road cycling facilities should be considered. (The difficulty that we have is that most of our roads are too narrow for on-‐carriageway cycle lanes.)

Think Cycling

Think Cycling, a CIT(UK) Guide for Local Authorities

A guide produced by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport for Local Authorities. Its aim is to encourage more provision of cycling measures by highlighting good practice.

SUNNINGHILL VILLAGE

POLICY NP/SV1 – SUNNINGHILL VILLAGE CENTRE Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Vision consultation Consultation

Statement & Appendices

67% of respondents said it was a High priority to improve the village centres at Ascot, Sunningdale and Sunninghill and 26% said it was a Medium priority. Recurring issues among free text responses included: • Problems of parking and congestion • High business rates acting as a barrier to businesses • Desire to protect and encourage diversity of retail and to stop large High Street stores which ruin the village look and feel

Options consultation -‐ Sunninghill


75% supported the proposed policy to manage new development in Sunninghill village centre; 15% were neutral; 10% did not support.

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Area Based Policy section 7.4 ref Sunninghill: 7.4.2 identifies the main issues affecting Sunninghill as: • The need for environmental enhancement. • The threat to its viability as a local shopping centre. • The conflict between pedestrians and the car. • The inadequacy of car parking provision.


7.4.3 states that “Sunninghill is not a centre which is identified as having potential for retail or business expansion as it would exacerbate the problems identified. However the existing retail role of the centre should be maintained through retention of the existing shops, particularly as the opening of new superstores in Bracknall and Sunningdale have placed considerable pressure on the small shops in Sunninghill resulting on pressure being created for alternative uses, in particular A3 (food and drink) uses”. 7.4.3 “Traffic congestion and associated dangers are a serious problem due to the considerable amount of on-‐street parking in the narrow, busy High Street, combined with lorries loading and unloading, and traffic associated with St. Michael’s School. The traffic congestion in the High Street reduces the attractiveness of the shopping centre…. Off-‐street parking facilities are inadequate due to: 1. Too few spaces overall. 2. Poor signposting. 3. Cramped and unattractive layouts. 4. The three car parks are very small and scattered throughout the village resulting in motorists having to tour around looking for spaces. 5. Use of car parks for long stay parkers, restricting the availability of spaces for shoppers.

Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Plan

Sunninghill & Ascot Parish Plan 2008-‐2012

Identifies issues relating to the Parish, including Sunninghill. These include: • Infrastructure can no longer support more large scale development. • Lack of Public transport means the car is the main form of transport for our residents, for shopping, leisure and work.

• Severe congestion at peak periods, making travel through our villages impossible. • Congestion also from the school runs, increased number of cars travelling through the area and vehicles parked on double yellow lines and on pavements.



Classifies much of Sunninghill as “Victorian village”

Launch event consultation


• 30% said increased traffic and congestion were the biggest problems that result from businesses in our area, 21% said parking issues and 14% said deliveries

• 25% of respondents considered traffic from schools to be the main issue for schools • 25% said the way to deal with traffic, speeding, parking and congestion issues was to provide more parking ; 15% said restrict parking in problem areas.


Deliveries & congestion photographs

NP team: Deliveries & congestion photos, Sunninghill

A selection of photographs of deliveries and congestion. There are approximately 30 HGV deliveries each week, of which 24 are to the One Stop convenience store.

Extracts from Proof of Evidence Public Enquiry ref planning appn in High St

Sunninghill: Extracts from P M Deason Proof Of Evidence -‐ Dec 2008 PART 1 Sunninghill: Extracts from P M Deason Proof of Evidence -‐ Dec 2008 PART 2 Appx F

These documents include the results of parking studies undertaken in and around the High Street in Sunninghill. The document shows that there are severe parking problems in Sunninghill, both during the day and in the evenings. Key sections include: 1. Section 4.2: Current Parking Space Utilisation overview. 2. Annex D: Figures showing those homes without off-‐street parking (fig 2) and a summary of the findings by road (fig 3). 3. Annex A: Overview of the parking and congestion issues road by road, with photographs 4. Annex C: Examples of congestion in the village. 5. Annex F: Parking survey results

Summary of impact of recent changes

Sunninghill NP team Summary of impact of recent changes

• Identifies the impact of the new convenience store on the village since the parking and congestion studies.

• Identifies recent changes to the parking in the village and their impact. • Identifies the concerns re the impact of the new homes close to the village. • Presents the results of traffic surveys in the village and identifies the various causes of

congestion and gridlock

Appeal Decision for 1-‐3 High Street

Sunninghill: Appeal Decision app 08/02350 for 1-‐3 High Street

The inspector refused the appeal for a Tesco Express. Reasons for refusal included Highway Safety – Parking. Paragraphs 8 – 39 refer

Appeal Decision for doctor’s surgery in The Terrace

Sunninghill: Appeal Decision app 08/02540 for doctor’s surgery in The Terrace

Paragraph 6 of the inspector’s report concludes that on balance there would be insufficient on/off street parking in the surroundings to accommodate the increased parking demand and the scale of the new activity would intensify the existing conflicts between road users as a result of increased traffic congestion in the narrow streets around the site, and more parking in unsuitable places.

Sunninghill traffic modeling

Sunninghill village traffic VISSIM Model April 2013 Sunninghill village traffic VISSIM Model query responses Apr

A report commissioned to help assess and interpret the impact future housing growth in the Sunninghill area may have on the local highway network and in particular on Sunninghill High Street. After extensive discussions with WSP who conducted the report, it was concluded that a much more detailed modeling methodology and/or a different approach based on live data would be needed to produce meaningful conclusions.


2013 Sunninghill WSP e-‐mails re value of traffic study as evidence May 2013

STRATEGIC SITES POLICIES

POLICY NP/SS1 & NP/SS2 ASCOT CENTRE/HIGH STREET REJUVENATION

CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND The rejuvenation of Ascot Centre and High Street is one of the core strategies in our NP. It is the single largest development opportunity in our area and encompasses residential, retail and a modest scale of commercial/economy development. It also involved some development in Green Belt. This is also the site which has been most widely consulted on, both as part of our overall Plan consultations and with specific consultations and public meetings with Ascot as their sole focus. This means that the evidence supporting the Ascot policies covers a variety of issues and topics. The NP Ascot team has also engaged in discussions with landowners, businesses and other stakeholders with interests in the rejuvenation area in order to ensure that our proposals are in principle viable and deliverable. Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) The Prince's Foundation Enquiry By Design


The full report from The Prince’s Foundation on Ascot Centre. This formed the initial basis for the Ascot Centre rejuvenation policies.

TPF Ascot Centre Report Appendices: Consultation Feedback


These Appendices include all the material and feedback from the consultations conducted as part of The Prince’s Foundation ‘Enquiry by Design’.

Media, PR and general communications


Includes media coverage & PR releases relating to Ascot Centre.


Strategic Sites -‐ Distance and walking time

NP team: Strategic Sites -‐ Distance and walking time

Distance and walking time from each strategic site to the stations and local villages.

Options consultation results Ascot Centre Rejuvenation


57% of respondents supported the proposed vision for Ascot centre with 22% not supporting

RBWM response to draft Neighbourhood Plan August 2013 -‐ General conformity

Consultation Statement & Appendices (pre-‐submission consultation)

Letter from RBWM advising that: “This site is being progressed as a community-‐defined opportunity through work in the Borough Local Plan. This policy is therefore in general conformity with emerging policy.” The letter also confirms that: “No change is needed. The proposals demonstrate the unique opportunity for the delivery of sustainable development specifically at this location. The policies of the forthcoming Borough Local Plan are also expected to conform to the approach of this policy.”


NPPF National Government policy context. Especially: Section 6: Delivering a wide choice of high quality homes Section 2: Ensuring the vitality of town centres Section 9: Protecting Green Belt land Section 4: Promoting sustainable transport

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Green Belt policies







RBWM Report published in August 2011. Provides a profile of retail in Ascot.







RBWM Townscape Assessment Ascot (part 1 and part 2)

RBWM Townscape Assessment -‐ part 1 RBWM Townscape

RBWM TA classifications “Leafy Residential Suburbs” and “Late 20th Century Suburbs” and “Victorian Villages”


Assessment -‐ part 2




Ascot High Street Survey Consultation Statement & Appendices

The survey was conducted by NP volunteers and provided a background picture on: • The shops and services most used by people and how important they were • The problems of things lacking from Ascot • What shops and facilities they would like to see in Ascot if it were to be improved

Ascot Rejuvenation public events


File includes examples of the flyers used to promote the events

Retail data for Ascot NP team: Retail Data Aug 2013 for NP area

List of retailers, business type, use class and shop type for Ascot – updated August 2013.

Ascot Land Ownership Map

Ascot Land Ownership Map

Map of land ownership around Ascot centre.



An independent review by Mary Portas, published December 2011 into the future of our high streets.

Portas Pilot video as part of grant application

Youtube Portas Pilot

Video used as our application for a funding grant from the Portas Pilot scheme.

Ascot Centre Site Assessment

Ascot Centre NP team Site Assessment

An assessment of Ascot Centre & High Street as a site by a member of our NP team.

Report on Community Halls

NP team: Report on Community Halls

A report on Community Halls by the Community TG showing the need for a community hall/facility in central Ascot.



Responses from Ascot Racecourse, other landowners and their representatives and local residents.


POLICY NP/SS3 – ASCOT STATION SITE CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND Ascot Station was part of the area of scope for The Prince’s Foundation ‘Enquiry by Design’ on Ascot Rejuvenation, so much of the evidence cross-‐references that for Ascot Centre & High Street. Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) The Prince's Foundation Enquiry By Design


The full report from The Prince’s Foundation on Ascot Centre which also encompassed Ascot Station.

Options consultation results Ascot


62% of respondents supported development at the Ascot Station site with only 19% not supporting.




RBWM response to draft Neighbourhood Plan August 2013 -‐ General conformity


Letter from RBWM advising that: “This site is being progressed as a community-‐defined opportunity through work in the Borough Local Plan. This policy is therefore in general conformity with emerging policy.” The letter also confirms that: “No change is needed as the proposals are in general conformity with the policies of the emerging Borough Local Plan.”


NPPF National Government policy context. Especially: Section 6: Delivering a wide choice of high quality homes Section 9: Protecting Green Belt land Section 4: Promoting sustainable transport

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Green Belt policies








Land ownership

Ascot Station land ownership

Maps and notes from Network Rail re land ownerships of this site.

Ascot Station Site Assessments

Ascot Station Area NP team Economy Site Assessment May 2012 Ascot Station NP team Site Assessment -‐ reviewed Oct 2012

An assessment of Ascot Station site by a member of the NP Economy TG. Reviewed in October 2012 to take in a broader perspective.

TPF Ascot Centre Report Appendices: Consultation Feedback


These Appendices include all the material and feedback from the consultations conducted as part of The Prince’s Foundation ‘Enquiry by Design’.



RBWM consulted on options for new homes at Ascot Station. The results showed that most respondents supported residential development on this site: 59% supported smaller houses and/or apartments 17% objected to development on this site

Jardines Planning application March 2013

Jardines planning appn

Details of the planning application by Jardines for part refurbishment, part reconstruction of the car showroom and forecourt area, and of RBWM’s permission.



Response from Network Rail to our proposed NP.

POLICY NP/SS4 – SHORTS RECYCLING TRANSFER STATION SITE Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF National Government policy context – specially Section 9 Protecting the GB

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Green Belt and Employment policies



2009 update of RBWM’s Employment Land Review


Planning appeal Shorts site

Shorts site planning appeal decision

Shorts planning appn

Details of the planning appeal made by Shorts against RBWM’s decision. The application sought planning permission for the continued use of waste transfer station and recycling facility with parking and storage for skip containers and vehicles without complying with a condition attached to a 2010 planning appn which said “the use shall cease within 3 years of the date of this permission”. The appeal decision was found in favour of Shorts. Decision included in this evidence pack as it provides good background information on the site and its previous planning history.

Shorts Site Assessment

Shorts NP team Site Assessment

A assessment of the site conducted by the NP team




Vision Consultation


86% supported the Vision which included “Create an economic environment that makes it attractive for micro, small and medium sized businesses and shops to locate and remain in the area, providing sustainable employment for all those who live within and outside it.” NB. Shorts site was not included in the Options consultation as it is an employment site which we wish to see retained in that use and it was considered that there were no options relevant to consult on.



Company’s response to our proposed Plan at pre-‐submission stage.

POLICY NP/SS5 – HEATHERWOOD SITE Heatherwood as a valued hospital The evidence provided below relates to Heatherwood as one of our strategic sites for delivering new housing development. It should however be noted that there are very strong feelings among the local community – as made very clear in our Vision consultation – about wishing to retain a hospital on this site. Local residents have petitioned the relevant authorities repeatedly on this subject, made their views known in various NHS consultations and public meetings (as well as in response to NP consultations). There is also support from Parish and Borough Councillors, and in June 2013 the Borough submitted an application for a judicial review on Heatherwood (Heatherwood judicial review) The NP continues to fully support the community’s aspirations for Heatherwood. Recognising however that even if a hospital is retained on this site, funding of it will only be possible by redevelopment on the surplus land that is not needed for the hospital, we have designated this site for residential development, with RBWM’s agreement.


Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Options consultation results Heatherwood site


Options Consultation asked what type of housing people would prefer to see at Heatherwood. Support was (in order of preference): 68% for small/terraced housing for young couple of single people 62% for retirement homes for older people 60% for 3-‐4 bed modest homes for families and 60% for 4+ bed larger executive homes 46% for flats for single people households 44% for a mix of private owner occupied and socially rented housing There was also a distinct preference for lower buildings (58% for no more than 2.5 storeys high) vs higher buildings which would allow for more flats (25% support). Also received a submission from Barton Willmore on behalf of Heatherwood and Wexham Park NHS Foundation Trust





NPPF National Government policy context. Especially Section 6 “Delivering a wide choice of high quality homes”

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Green Belt and Housing policies

Heatherwood MDS Heatherwood MDS

From RBWM LP Appendix 13, gives description of Heatherwood Major Developed Site.

RBWM -‐ Employment Site Assessment Criteria


Context for Heatherwood as a major employment site

Site Plan Heatherwood site map supplied Oct 2012

Site map showing the acreage of different sections of the site

Heatherwood Site Boundary Plan

Heatherwood site boundary plan

Site map from Barton Willmore showing the extent of the site

Planning application 2004 -‐ car parking

Heatherwood planning application 2004 -‐ car parking

Letter from RBWM Planning setting out that Heatherwood site is in GB and that proposed surface parking being applied for would be in conflict with GB policy


DTLR Creating mixed communities

DTLR Creating mixed communities

Interesting extract from a DTLR publication about promoting development that creates mixed communities



RBWM SPD document re planning for an ageing population

Heatherwood Site Assessment

Heatherwood NP team Site Assessment




Submission received from Barton Willmore on behalf of Heatherwood and Wexham Park NHS Foundation Trust

Guidelines for designation of SANGs

Guidelines for designation of SANGs

Natural England guidelines and check list for designation of SANGs



No SB7 Consultants’ response on behalf of Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Np 73 Consultants’ response on behalf of Frimley Park Hospital

POLICY NP/SS6 – SUNNINGDALE BROOMHALL CENTRE CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND The opportunity for this area was identified through work done by the Sunningdale Improvement Group (SIG), which was formed under auspices of the NP Steering Group to consider the best ways of addressing the issues raised by the community in our launch and vision consultations. Lack of parking and traffic congestion were two major ones; the disjointed nature of the centre, split as it is by a busy level crossing and a congested road junction also create some challenges for local retailers. The area of focus was the commercial centre of Sunningdale and one of the sites the SIG initially concentrated on was the area of the RBWM-‐owned surface car park and some land behind it. This formed the basis of what was consulted on in our Options consultation (“Sunningdale RBWM car park area proposals”). The feedback from the Options Consultation indicated that the community were supportive of a mixed redevelopment in this area, to include smaller retail units, additional parking and residential; there was also support for the development to include a medical centre. There was clear opposition however to development that would include an “anchor” store. While the Options Consultation was taking place, a number of other landowners expressed interest in potentially becoming part of the area being considered. The SIG subsequently approached all landowners in the vicinity asking them to declare whether they were interested in being included in the area being promoted for development. The area which was then included in the proposed NP and was consulted on in our pre-‐submission consultation included the land of all those who said they wished to be included. The owners of Old and New Boundary House asked for their land to be excluded from the area of interest.


Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Options consultation results S'dale RBWM CP area


44% supported and 32% were neutral on proposal to provide car parking with a smaller scale mixed retail and housing development. Support lower if housing a greater proportion of development Very definite vote against development including an anchor store such as a supermarket (62% did not support with only 14% supporting) We also received a response from Waitrose to this consultation which covered both this site and S’dale and Waitrose Car Parks.

RBWM Retail Capacity Update Nov 2009



Conducted In 2009 by DTZ. Executive summary says that there is only modest forecast capacity for additional comparison goods floorspace in Sunningdale. The Table on page 19 of the main report forecasts the retail capacity for Sunningdale in 2026 as being 1,300 sq m for Convenience Goods and 850 sq m for Comparison Goods.




RBWM Report published in August 2011. Review of Sunningdale concluded that it is a healthy and popular local centre. That it provides a satisfactory range of convenience goods and fulfils the needs of its local population. It also comments that its vitality is hindered by the disjointed nature and the heavy traffic.







Sunningdale Retail floorspaces

Sunningdale Retail floorspaces

List showing the retail floorspace of a cross-‐section of Sunningdale retailers as at Spring 2013.

Retail data for Sunningdale

NP team: Retail Data Aug 2013 for NP area

List of retailers, business type, use class and shop type for Sunningdale – updated August 2013.

Bracknell News article Sunningdale-‐traders-‐demand-‐solution-‐to-‐parking-‐space-‐cull

Article in Bracknell News in which Sunningdale traders express their concern about issues of parking in Sunningdale and the effect on their business.

DERA North planning application

DERA North planning appn

The most recent planning appn for the 33.62 ha DERA North site which is just over our borders in Surrey. Proposals include up to 79,025 sq m of Class B1 use, up to 36,000 sq m of sui generis Data Centre use, up to 200 dwellings and other associated development.


This is likely to have an impact on traffic in Sunningdale. Note that this is only DERA North; it does not include proposals which have been aired for up to 1,500 dwellings on DERA South.

RBWM Shoppers Car Park Site Assessment

Sunningdale RBWM Shoppers Car Park NP team Site Assessment

A site assessment of the original RBWM Shoppers Car Park area conducted by a member of the NP team




Map of Sunningdale Broomhall Centre with ownerships

Sunningdale Broomhall Centre map with ownerships

Map of S’dale Broomhall Centre showing all the land ownerships.

Sunningdale Broomhall Site Assessment

Sunningdale Broomhall NP team Site Assessment Aug 2013

Revised site assessment by an NP member, now for entire Sunningdale Broomhall Centre site.

POLICY NP/SS7 – SUNNINGDALE STATION AND WAITROSE CAR PARKS CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND These areas initially formed part of the area of focus considered by the Sunningdale Improvement Group (SIG) which was formed under the auspices of the NP Steering Group to consider the best ways of addressing the issues raised by the community in our launch and vision consultations. This site In particular was identified as potentially being able to address the serious concern about the shortage of parking in the Sunningdale area which affects shoppers (and hence the traders), commuters, workers and residents. Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Vision consultation


• 89% of respondents supported our Vision which included: “Seek to reduce the reliance on cars but also to ensure we have adequately and efficiently managed on and off street parking facilities”

• To the specific question regarding parking, 63% of respondents said “Investigate options for additional parking facilities where appropriate” as being a high priority with a further 26% saying it was a Medium priority.


• Responses to free text questions showed that lack of parking was a serious concern.

Options consultation Consultation Statement & Appendices

There was majority support (54%) with only 26% against for adding a second deck to Sunningdale Station car park. Support for also double decking Waitrose car park was less, although possibly influenced by question which implied this will result in increased traffic congestion. Only 18% supported the option of including a single level of flats within this development with 62% specifically against. We also received a response from Waitrose to this consultation which covered both this site and S’dale Broomhall Centre.




Sunningdale Station Network Rail land

Sunningdale Station Network Rail land

Map from Network Rail of Station area with notes on sections leased to SW Trains.

Sunningdale Station & Waitrose car parks Site Assessment

Sunningdale Station & Waitrose car parks NP team Site Assessment


DERA North planning application

DERA North planning appn

The most recent planning appn for the 33.62 ha DERA North site which is just over our borders in Surrey. Proposals include up to 79,025 sq m of Class B1 use, up to 36,000 sq m of sui generis Data Centre use, up to 200 dwellings and other associated development. This is likely to have an impact on traffic in Sunningdale. Note that this is only DERA North; it does not include proposals which have been aired for up to 1,500 dwellings on DERA South. There is specific concern that this development could have a major impact on parking demand at Sunningdale Station.




Launch consultation


Launch consultation feedback brought up parking as a key issue: • Under Economy issues, 22% of S’dale respondents put parking as priority to improve,

second only to reducing traffic and congestion (27%)


• Under Transport issues, on how to deal with traffic, speeding, parking and congestion issues, providing more parking was the 1st choice option with 25% of respondents choosing this.

RBWM LPS consultation RBWM Local Plan

Sites consultation

RBWM consulted on options for new homes at Sunningdale Station and CP. The results showed that most respondents (65%) objected to development on this site with 13% supporting different development such as more parking or a mixed development. Biggest reason given for objecting was “local parking or highways issues” (80%).

POLICY NP/SS8 – GASHOLDER SITE Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) Options consultation results Gasholder


The results showed: Access: Preferred option (43% with 31% neutral) is dual access through Bridge Rd and either Cavendish Meads or (possibly) Charters Lane. Only 18% supported single access through Bridge Road. Housing Mix: Preferred option (48% supported with 28% neutral) for a mix of houses with larger homes at Cavendish Meads end of the site and smaller houses at Bridge Rd end of the site.




i-‐Transport report for Wates Gasholder Access

Gasholder: i-‐Transport report for Wates Gasholder Access Feb 2013

This detailed report reaffirms previous findings that Bridge Road is not suitable to deal with a material increase in traffic generation of the site from a residential development and that access via Cavendish Meads can be acceptably achieved.

Responses to pre-‐submission consultation


Representations from: Paul Dickinson for Wates including the i-‐Transport Report (see above) Planning Perspectives for National Grid including a Technical Note prepared by Motion reviewing current highway and transport networks and what impacts the development of 100 units would have from a highway and capacity perspective. This report concludes that access to the site via Bridge Rd would be suitable. The two traffic studies are in contradiction.



NPPF National Government policy context. Especially para 17 re encouraging the use of brownfield land and Section 6 “Delivering a wide choice of high quality homes”

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Housing policies

RBWM SHLAA Sites RBWM SHLAA sites

Gasholder is a SHLAA sites. The quoted area is 2.06 ha, and it identifies the site for up to 103 houses.



RBWM TA classification for Cavendish Meads street nearest Gasholder site as “Late 20th Century Suburbs”. Sunninghill centre is Victorian village.

National Grid Feasibility Study

Gasholder: National Grid Feasibility Study Sep 2009

This document presents: • Site constraints diagram, including contaminated area. • Views within the site and of the surrounding context • 3 options for housing development, all with a single access via Bridge Rd

National Grid land ownership map

Gasholder: National Grid land ownership map

Map showing the land owned by National Grid, including the Gasholder area and Bridge Rd. It also shows the section of land owned by SEB.

Habitats Survey Report Gasholder: Habitats Survey Report Dec 2012

Commissioned by National Grid, this identifies the woodlands as having the highest ecological value.

RBWM Gasholder site review open space deficiency

Gasholder site RBWM review open space deficiency

These extracts identify the Open Space deficiency in the area west and south of Sunninghill centre

Gasholder site assessment

Gasholder NP team site assessment

This document places the site in the local context and identifies key issues affecting the development of the site.

Vision consultation results


Responses to the free text questions showed serious concern about the amount of flatted development taking place in our NP area and a desire to limit this.

Options consultation results – other


61% of respondents supported our proposed policy to limit development of flats to specific locations only that are close to stations and shops and where they will not harm the character of the area. Of the 26% who did not support this policy (13% were neutral), free text responses indicated that many would have preferred a more restrictive policy.


Options consultation representation by NG


Letter received from Planning Perspectives on behalf of National Grid making representations on our Options consultation: • Unhappy with the intro text that states that the NP believes the site is only suitable for

lowest end of range for Borough housing units as per their consultation • Concerned that statement saying site not suitable for flats not prepared objectively

and gives respondents no opportunity to refute this. NG believes flats are preferred option.

• Concerned that by stating a preferred option for access the results will be skewed.



Gasholder was consulted on as a future housing site. Most respondents supported the lower density option of a mix of smaller houses on the site (40%). 17% supported a mix of houses and 2/3 storey apartments and 30% supported development but preferred a different approach – these included larger or a mix of houses plus green space; lower density; no flats; mixed use; inclusion of buildings and space for public use.

Letter from PP for NG to RBWM LPS consultation

Gasholder: Letter from PP for NG to RBWM LPS consultation

• Identifies the suitability of the site for residential development. • Stresses the significant investment required to decommission and remediate the site • In relation to RBWM’s consultation range of 62 to 89 dwellings based on densities of

35 to 50 dph letter comments that density only one of many criteria for assessing development proposals

• Noted that NG preparing studies to show Bridge Rd is acceptable as the only access to the site.

Bridge Road typical parking situation

Gasholder: Bridge Road typical parking situation

Photograph showing typical parking situation in Bridge Road.

POLICY NP/SS9 – SUNNINGDALE PARK IMPORTANT CONTEXT At the time we conducted our Options consultation, discussion over the future plans for Sunningdale Park were confidential and we were asked by the Cabinet Office to not include Sunningdale Park in the consultation. In this context, Sunningdale Park is an employment site and consultation feedback on employment sites generally is that local people wish to retain them to keep local jobs. Our policy as formulated and consulted at pre-‐submission stage recognised the reality that continued use as an employment site may not be a viable option for this site and that therefore the option for a change of use to residential may have to be considered.


Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF National Government policy context – specially: Section 9 Protecting the GB Sections 12 Conserving and enhancing the historic environment

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Green Belt, Employment and Housing policies

Sunningdale Park MDS Sunningdale Park MDS

From RBWM LP Appendix 13, gives description of Sunningdale Park Major Developed Site.



Context for Sunningdale Park as an employment site

RBWM Employment site – Sunningdale Park

Sunningdale Park RBWM Employment Site

RBWM assessment of Sunningdale Park as an employment site

English Heritage Registered Parks and Gardens

English Heritage about Registered Parks and Gardens

Background information on this Register

Sunningdale Park entry on Register of Parks and Gardens

English Heritage entry Sunningdale Park

English Heritage list entry summary for Sunningdale Park registration on the Register of Parks and Gardens

Map of Registered Park and Garden

Sunningdale Park Map of Registered Park and Garden

Map showing extent of the Registered Park and Garden. This overlaps in part with the extent of the MDS area.

English Heritage Listed Buildings

English Heritage about Listed Buildings

Background information regarding listed buildings

Northcote House entry on Listed Buildings

English Heritage entry Northcote House

English Heritage list entry for Northcote House which is sited within Sunningdale Park

Sunningdale Park Site Assessment

Sunningdale Park NP team Site Assessment






Cabinet Office consultation

Sunningdale Park Cabinet Office consultation Display boards

Copies of the boards exhibited by the Cabinet Office in their public consultation on the future of Sunningdale Park – July 2013

Cabinet Office response to pre-‐submission consultation

Sunningdale Park Cabinet Office response to pre-‐submission consultation

Response on behalf of the Cabinet Office to our proposed Plan at pre-‐submission stage, with reference to Sunningdale Park



RBWM TA classifications Villas in a Woodland Setting and Leafy Residential Suburbs

POLICY NP/SS10 – SILWOOD PARK National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF National Government policy context – specially: Section 9 Protecting the GB Sections 12 Conserving and enhancing the historic environment

RBWM Local Plan

RBWM Local Plan

Especially Green Belt and Employment policies



2009 update of RBWM’s Employment Land Review

Silwood Park MDS Sunningdale Park MDS

From RBWM LP Appendix 13, gives description of Silwood Park Major Developed Site.



Context for Silwood Park as an employment site

RBWM Employment Site Silwood Park

Silwood Park RBWM Employment Site

RBWM Assessment of Silwood as an employment site




Silwood Park was consulted on as an employment site. 70% of respondents supported its continued designation as an employment area with 87% of these citing “small business premises” as being an appropriate use and 79% citing “offices”.

RBWM LPS consultation Silwood Park submission

Silwood Park RBWM LPS consultation submission SP RBWM LPS submission appx 1 SP RBWM LPS submission appx 2

A submission was received from Savills representing Silwood Park.

English Heritage Listed Buildings

English Heritage about Listed Buildings

Background information regarding listed buildings

Listed buildings in Silwood Park

English Heritage Silwood Park entry

English Heritage listings for listed buildings in Silwood Park

About Silwood Park Campus

Silwood Park Campus

Silwood Park Campus website setting out its position as one of Britain’s foremost centres for research and teaching in ecology, evolution and conservation.

About Silwood Park business park

Silwood Park Business Park

Website about the Business Park

Silwood Park and its history

Silwood Park history

History of Silwood Park

Silwood Park Site Assessment

Silwood Park NP team Site Assessment -‐ reviewed

An original assessment of the site as purely an economy site conducted by the NP team. There was then a further assessment done with a wider perspective.

Launch and Vision consultations


Early consultations – launch and Vision -‐ both had clear feedback that local community wanted to see job opportunities kept in the area and hence employment sites retained in employment use. Silwood Park was therefore not included in Options consultation as it is an employment site which we wish to see retained in that use and it was considered that there were no options relevant to consult on.







Response on behalf of ICL to our proposed Plan at pre-‐submission stage: 53a-‐d. Savills for ICL Silwood

OTHER EVIDENCE THAT INFORMED THE NP – NOT SPECIFIC TO INDIVIDUAL POLICIES

COMMUNITY AND LEISURE Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF Section 8 on promoting healthy communities.

RBWM Open space audit RBWM Open Space Audit RBWM Audit into access and quality of open spaces in the Borough. Vision consultation


In Vision consultation, 90% of local residents felt improvement of community facilities was a high or medium priority

Leisure & community facilities map

Leisure and community facilities map

Map of leisure and recreational facilities in the area

List of community owned or NFP facilities

NP team: List of community owned or NFP facilities

List of libraries, community noticeboards, playgrounds, sports facilities, green spaces, public toilets, halls and allotments in our NP area.

Report on Community Halls

NP team: Report on Community Halls

Report by the Community TG on Community Halls in our NP area with conclusions and recommendations.

Report on Leisure and Recreational facilities

NP team: Report on Leisure and Recreational facilities

Report by the Community TG on Leisure & Recreational facilities in our NP area with conclusions and recommendations.

Report on Green Spaces

NP team: Report on Green Spaces

Report by the Community TG on Green Spaces in our NP area with conclusions and recommendations.

Youth clubs and groups open to youth

NP team: Youth clubs and groups open to youth

List of clubs and groups in our NP area who would welcome young people.


Allotment Report

NP team: Allotment Report

Report by the Community TG on Allotments with conclusions and recommendations.

BCIS construction costs community facilities

BCIS construction costs

Building Cost Information Service of RICS guideline costs for various community facilities.

EDUCATION

Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF Section 8 on promoting healthy communities.

RBWM Ascot primary school sector

RBWM Ascot Primary School Sector

RBWM publication informing situation re schools.

RBWM Ascot Primary schools designated areas

RBWM Ascot Primary Schools designated areas


RBWM Primary Admissions Guide 2013

RBWM Ascot Primary Schools Admissions Guide 2013


RBWM Ascot secondary school sector

RBWM Ascot Secondary School Sector


RBWM Secondary schools designated areas

RBWM Ascot Secondary Schools designated areas


RBWM secondary school pupils on role

RBWM Ascot Secondary Schools pupils on role


RBWM Secondary Admissions Guide 2013

RBWM Ascot Secondary Schools Admissions Guide 2013



Admissions Policy Charters school

Charters School Admissions Policy

Charters school admissions policy

RBWM 1st preference analysis and forecasts

RBWM Schools 1st preference analysis and forecasts

RBWM background information re schools

RBWM Consultation proposed school admissions arrangements 2014

RBWM Consultation proposed school admissions arrangements 2014


RBWM Cabinet Report 10 yr Expansion Programme

RBWM Mar 2013 Cabinet Report 10 yr Schools Expansion Programme


PCT and live births data PCT and live birth dates

PCT and live births data

Housing yield pupil ready reckoner

RBWM Housing yield school places ready reckoner

A “ready reckoner” to help calculate how new housing development translates into additional school places.

Evidence and Research update Education Jan 2013

NP team: Education Evidence and Research update Jan 2013

An update by the Community TG on evidence collected re schools.

Report on Schools NP team: Report on Schools

Report by the Community TG on Education (Schools) in our NP area with conclusions and recommendations.

Statement of Consultation


Feedback from community consultations consistently raises concern about lack of school places and the need for increased development to be matched by increased capacity in our schools. Some detail also in Report on Schools (see no 15 above)


HEALTH

Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) GP Patient Survey GP Patient Survey

A satisfaction survey for GP practices which shows that overall satisfaction levels for practices in our area are reasonably high.

GP Practices survey NP team: GP Practices Survey Oct 2012

Survey conducted by the Community TG into GP Practices in our area

Map of GP Practices Map of GP Practices

Map showing locations of GP Practices in our area

Comments on proposed NP by Magnolia House Forum

GP Surgeries: Comments by Magnolia House Forum Mar 2013

Magnolia House Patient Forum making a case for relocation of the surgery adjacent to Lynwood

GP Practices Report & Recommendations

NP team: Report on GP Practices

Summary report and recommendations by the Community TG on GP Practices

Dentists survey NP team: Dentists Survey May 2012

Survey conducted by the Community TG into Dentists in our area

Dentists Report & Recommendations

NP team: Report on Dentists

Summary report and recommendations by the Community TG on Dentists

NP letter to Heatherwood ref Vision consultation results

NP letter to Heatherwood ref Vision consultation results

NP wrote a letter to Berkshire NHS and Heatherwood and Wexham NHS Foundation Trust regarding the results of the NP’s Vision consultation about the overwhelming desire of the local community to see a hospital retained on the Heatherwood site

Heatherwood Shaping the future consultation

Heatherwood Shaping the Future consultation

NHS Berkshire’s Shaping the future consultation Autumn 2012

Heatherwood Report & Recommendations

NP team: Report on Heatherwood

Summary report by the Community TG with reference to Heatherwood


GENERAL REFERENCE Document Internal link External link Relevance (brief explanation) National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF National Government policy context.

RBWM Local Plan RBWM Local Plan Borough context for planning Ascot and the Sunnings Information Pack

Ascot and the Sunnings Information Pack

An information pack about our NP area produced by RBWM at the start of our Neighbourhood Planning journey.

RBWM on Neighbourhood Planning

RBWM Introduction to neighbourhood plans RBWM Neighbourhood Plan Process Process RBWM Possible Content Options for Neighbourhood Plans

RBWM publications providing guidance on Neighbouring Planning.

Locality About Neighbourhood Planning

Locality Guide to Neighbourhood Planning

Neighbourhood Plan Guide and Roadmap by Locality.

Planning Aid on Submitting a NP

Planning Aid on Submitting a Neighbourhood Plan

Guidance from Planning Aid.

Ascot and the Sunnings website

ascotandthesunnings.com Website set up for the Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale Neighbourhood Plan to keep the community and interested parties informed on progress and to encourage participation in the consultation process. Consultation results were also published on the website.

Steering Group Constitution

NP Steering Group Constitution

The NP Steering Group Constitution setting out its purpose as being “to produce a Neighbourhood Plan for the Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale area”.

A, S & S Proposed Neighbourhood Plan

A, S & S Proposed Neighbourhood Plan (final pre-‐submission consultation)

The Proposed NP which went out for pre-‐submission consultation.

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