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ForewordWhen Yardley Gobion Parish Council approved the preparation of a Parish Planback in July 2010, little did we know of the journey upon which we were aboutto embark. This decision was made in response to a planning application,which, if successful would have had significant effects on the balance andcharacter of our village. Whilst village resistance to this application was strong,it embraced the idea that if development might take place in the future, wewanted to influence it.This was all happening at the time the Localism Bill (later becoming theLocalism Act 2011 SD1.4) implications were emerging. After our first majorcommunity engagement exercise, but before the neighbourhood survey was dueto take place, Yardley Gobion, in partnership with South NorthamptonshireCouncil was awarded Frontrunner status to develop a Neighbourhood Plan aspart of the Government’s Localism Agenda.Whilst there were many example Parish Plans we could draw upon, the changeof direction brought with it many challenges. Our community, fortunately,included several residents with knowledge and skills that proved invaluable tothis project. Since the Steering Group was established, over 30 residents (seeacknowledgements) have served on it – some for just a short period of time –bringing a diverse range of experience and views to the process, ensuring awidespread representation. Our thanks go to everyone who has played a part inthis.We also give our thanks to all of those mentioned in Acknowledgements whohave supported us throughout the process. We must mention our MP AndreaLeadsom and District Councillor Ian McCord who have always been available forsupport.Will the journey have been worth it? Time will tell. We do know however thatduring this time some new friendships have been made, others tested tobreaking point. This we guess, was inevitable – planning is a contentious issue.It will only prove to have been worth it if as a result of this plan, Yardley Gobionretains its character and remains a vibrant, attractive village in which to live,with the services and amenities it needs to maintain everyday life.Finally, thank you to the residents of Yardley Gobion for your patience duringthis epic journey. We now commend this draft Neighbourhood Plan to you foryour consideration and look forward to receiving your views.Robert WestlakeChairmanYardley Gobion Parish CouncilJohn ParkerCoordinatorNeighbourhood Plan Steering GroupYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan5

1.0Section One: The Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan1.1 What is a Neighbourhood Plan?The Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Development Plan (‘the Plan’) is one of thefirst of a new type of planning document that was introduced by the presentGovernment in the Localism Act, SD1.4 which came into force in November 2011.1.2 Its purpose is to enable the people of Yardley Gobion to have a stronginfluence over the future of their village and parish over the years until 2026(the ‘Plan period’), the same as the Joint Core Strategy and the emerging SNCSettlements and Development Management Local Plan.. The Plan is not aboutstopping growth but about planning positively for development and havingsome control over where it goes, what it looks like and who it is for. It alsohighlights those things in the parish that the community wishes to retain andconserve whilst identifying other elements that the community wishes toimprove.1.3 Additionally, new opportunities granted to parishes through the availabilityof community infrastructure money gained from new development allowsNeighbourhood Plans to include, and deliver, more aspirational objectives thatup until now have always been the preserve of Parish Plans.1.4 The Plan has been developed through wide consultation with residents,landowners and businesses in the parish. Details of the consultation, and how ithas shaped this plan, are contained in the Consultation Statement (To becompleted) SD3.6 that accompanies the Plan.1.5 Additionally the Plan has been prepared in strict accordance with all relevantprimary and secondary legislation - principally Schedule 4B of the Town andCountry Planning Act 1990, SD1.9 as amended by the Localism Act 2011, andthe Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 SD1.5- to ensure thatit comprises a set of policies that are procedurally sound in their preparationand in accordance with the ‘basic conditions’. These in summary requireNeighbourhood Plans to:Have regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance issuedby the Secretary of State;demonstrate that they continue to offer protection to any buildings orlandscapes of value;contribute towards the achievement of sustainable development;be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the developmentplan; andYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan6

village that has a clear physical and social identity. The parish will therefore bereferred to as the ‘Plan area’ throughout this document.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan8

Map1 The Plan AreaThe Plan AreaYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan9

Map 2 Village confines Village ConfinesYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan10

1.12 This Plan is a document prepared by and on behalf of the residents ofYardley Gobion Parish. It also comprises a framework of technical, statutorypolicies that will have a major influence on the form, shape and quantity of newdevelopment in the Plan area.1.13 Section 2 of the Plan summarises the location and character of YardleyGobion, both the place and the people.1.14 From Section 3 onwards the Plan provides detail on the processes adoptedto firstly identify what issues the residents of the Plan area would like the planto overcome, all the way through to how it seeks to overcome them.1.15 Section 3 itself assesses the evidence derived from the villagequestionnaire and the various workshops and public events held within thevillage during 2010, 2011 and 2012. These were used to identify the issueswhich concern residents whilst at the same time identifying what residents likeabout the parish and want to keep and what they don’t like and want toimprove. Together with other evidence and considerations this questionnaireprovided the starting point when seeking to identify the core vision andobjectives of the plan.1.16 The Plan also examines particular constraints that need to be taken intoaccount in any proposals for the future of Yardley Gobion.1.17 In Section 4 the Plan then sets out a Vision for the future of Yardley Gobionand establishes a number of Objectives designed to achieve that Vision. Broadly,the Plan addresses:The need for new housing areasthe need for public transport improvementsthe need for highway improvementsthe need to protect open spacesthe need for replacement community facilities1.18 In Section 5 the Plan sets out a suite of both general and site-specificpolicies designed to achieve the objectives. The policies are the statutory part ofthe plan that will be used to help decide planning applications when they aresubmitted to South Northamptonshire Council.1.19 It is important to note that some of the issues which residents identifiedduring public consultation, though important, cannot be addressed in the Plan.This is because either they are not spatial in terms of their possible solutionsi.e. allocation of land will not provide answers or because decisions on prioritiesand actions lie with other agencies outside the Plan’s control. Proposed coursesof action to resolve these issues are contained within a Community Action PlanSD3.4 that accompanies, but will not form part of, the Plan. The CommunityAction Plan can be found at Appendix 1.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan11

1.20 Lastly, Section 6 sets out the mechanisms that will be used to ensure thatthe suite of policies can deliver the Plan’s vision and objectives. It firstly sets outthe delivery strategy identified by Yardley Gobion Parish Council that will rely onclose working with South Northamptonshire Council and other statutoryconsultees and undertakers moving forward. In turn Section 6 then sets out the‘Monitoring Indicators’ that the plan will be assessed against on an annual basisto ensure the strategy is delivering against its objectives. This will inform boththe parish and South Northamptonshire Council of the success of the Plan andany need for a potential early review of policies in future.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan12

2.0Section Two: Yardley Gobion – Location and CharacterFig 1 Location Map2.1 Yardley Gobion is in theadministrative district of SouthNorthamptonshire and lies at thesouthern tip of the county ofNorthamptonshire. It is very accessibleboth locally and nationally from thenorth-south A508 road betweenNorthampton and Milton Keynes, whichnow bypasses the village. A mile to thewest of the High Street, the A5 trunkroad runs along the alignment of theancient Watling Street, now connectingTowcester and the north to MiltonKeynes. Two minor roads link thevillage to the A5 in Potterspury.Yardley Gobion2.2 The county town of Northampton is ten miles to the north, Junction 15 ofthe M1 only nine miles. The location is roughly equidistant from London andBirmingham by road or rail.2.3 Residents also look outside the county to Milton Keynes, the centre of whichis also 10 miles from Yardley Gobion. High speed rail links from Central MiltonKeynes reduce the time to reach London from there to thirty five minutes andalso provide faster access to Birmingham and the north west. Wolverton stationis slightly nearer and provides a slower stopping service on the West Coast MainLine. National coachway links can also be accessed in Milton Keynes.2.4 The Grand Union Canal (connectingLondon and Birmingham) runs along theTove River Valley, to the east of YardleyGobion, with the privately ownedKingfisher Marina providing nonresidentialmoorings and boatyardservices within walking distance of thevillage.FIG 2 ELM GREEN2.5 Northampton and Milton Keynes arekey destinations for employment,Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan13

shopping, health and leisure. Towcester and Stony Stratford, just over theborder into Milton Keynes, serve as rural service centres for every day needs.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan14

Map 3Map 3 Sites of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological AssetsSites of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological AssetsYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan15

Map 4Map 4 Environmental ConstraintsEnvironmental ConstraintsYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan16

the estate of the Dukes of Grafton, now accommodating a private boardingschool. A final cluster of development is screened by trees adjacent to the A5 inthe far north of the Plan area, comprising Homestead Farm and farmhousetogether with commercial uses in redundant farm buildings.2.12 Yardley Gobion: the built heritage of the main villageYardley Gobion’s reputation for being known as ‘The village on the road’reflects the historical importance of its main road (the High Street / GraftonRoad) with its spur towards the A5 (Moorend Road), and how that has becomethe route upon which the village evolved. A hundred years ago the road wasfronted by a mix of shops, pubs, the church and a smithy as well as two farmsand their outbuildings.2.13 Today, this main road is almost entirely fronted by homes, with the postoffice being the only remaining ‘shop’ on the route and the last of the farmbuildings being currently under redevelopment for housing. One pub, the parishchurch and an independent chapel also remain. The post war reduction of shopsand businesses typical of most rural areas was followed by a shift in focus ofthe road from being a noisy route of activity to one with a more peacefulcharacter once the A508 bypass was opened in 1987.Fig 3 Example of a dwelling in the Conservation Area2.14 The village has a number of historicalbuildings of architectural heritage value.These include the old workhouse built in1834, the church built in 1864 and the oldschool built in 1874. There are also a numberof fine seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenthcentury houses. Map No 5 illustrates the listedbuildings in the village. Its historic core hasretained its integrity and gives the village aunique sense of place and identity. This wasrecognised in 1997 when Yardley GobionConservation Area was established by South Northamptonshire Council.Covering the old village centre, this can be viewed on Map No 5.2.15 At a similar period, the District Council also prepared a Design Statementidentifying details worthy of retention and emulation in new development. 22.16 At frequent intervals between the buildings runs a network of footpathswhich connected the original heart of the village to the agricultural land aroundand to nearby settlements, including the mother church in Potterspury, a mileaway. These routes have been retained to link the High Street and MoorendRoad with the newer developments to the west and are in frequent daily use.2 South Northamptonshire Council: Village Design Statement for Yardley GobionYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan18

Map 5Map 5 Yardley Gobion Conservation AreaConservation AreaYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan19

2.17 The built heritage is what gives the village its character. It is a combinationof the variety of natural materials used for roofs and walls, the architecturaldetails, the scales of the buildings and the streets, and their positioning to eachother that make Yardley Gobion an attractive place.2.18 The parish also contains a few outlying farms and dwellings, most eitherloosely clustered near the site of a medieval castle and moat at Moorend orassociated with a private specialist boarding school at Potterspury Lodge.2.19 Modern Yardley GobionFollowing World War II, local authority housing extended the village to the southwest, replacing outworn housing in the village. In the 1960s and 1970s YardleyGobion doubled in size as new, mostly open plan, private housing to the west ofthe village brought in a new population for the first time, mostly working in theexpanding and new towns of Northampton and Milton Keynes. The old villageschool was replaced by a new and much larger primary school and a small retaildevelopment was added, together with a large playing field. The Village Hall,built just after the war, was insufficient and a new Recreation Centre was builton the edge of the new playing field. However, since that period of rapidgrowth, only individual or very small plots of housing land have added to thedwelling stock in the last 30 years.2.20 The total number of dwellings ispresently just over 500. Of these, mostare detached or semi-detached, lessthan 2% are flats or maisonettes.Around 85% are owner occupied andthere are only 30 social rentedproperties. A detailed analysis ofdwelling and household characteristicscan be read in an analysis of the 2011Census Data SD7.2. 1Figure 4 Example of development from 1960’s2.21 The accessibility andattractiveness of the area means thatthe rural property market is generally buoyant with high house prices, which canexclude local people from the rural housing market 2 A housing needs surveycarried out in 2008, the parish questionnaire and the latest (2011) housingwaiting list information held by South Northamptonshire Council all indicate aneed for housing within the village by people with a genuine local housingconnection of between 16 – 20 dwellings. 3 Of these, three quarters require aone or two bedroomed property. [See the Evidence Base accompanying the PlanReport plan group - Housing SD5.71 Doc Ref SD7.2 Analysis of 2011 Census Data2 Doc Ref SD5.7 South Northamptonshire Council Housing Information for YGNDP January 20123 Doc Ref SD5.6 Housing summary paperYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan20

2.22 The People of Yardley GobionThe population of Yardley Gobion at the 2011 census was 1348, living in 512households and showing little significant statistical change over the last tenyears. In the 1970s the influx of newcomers to new family dwellings resulted ina very young population with a great many children. Since then the age profileof the population has steadily matured and a comparison between 2001 and2011 census information shows a further increase in late middle aged andelderly residents and a slight fall in the percentage of children of school age.Fig 5 Age Profile of Yardley Gobion Residents2.23 Our questionnaireAge Profileresponse indicated over athird of residents have lived337 335 348400341302350 in the Plan area for over 25283253 300 years, which suggests that2232502011many who came as young2002001138families in the1960s and1211501970s have stayed on as100they grew older. 4 However500 this is not a trend unique to60 plus 45 to 59 25 to 44 16 to 24 0 to 15 Yardley Gobion and a studyAGEby the West Northants JointPlanning Unit (Feb 2011)suggests that an ageing of the population will continue over the Plan Period. 52.24 The employment profile of the Plan area is very similar to that of SouthNorthants District as a whole. Around 75% of eligible adults are in work orlooking for work. Of those in work, just under half are in managerial orprofessional/technical occupations (higher than the district wide average) andoften travel considerable distances to their place of work (11% travel more than30 kms). Despite this, there is a significant number of self employed peopleworking from home in the Plan area. Significantly, a quarter of the adultpopulation are retired.2.25 The rural location of the village means that the predominant mode oftransport is by private vehicle. The 2011 Census finds that 80% of journeys towork are made by car or van. Only 7% of households do not have access to atleast one private vehicle (though many more individuals will be similarly placedat any one time). A limited bus service is available to Milton Keynes for journeysto work and access to shopping, services and urban facilities.2.26 These population characteristics have important implications for futurehousing needs in the parish as well as for public transport and the provision offacilities and services.4 Doc Ref SD4.5 Analysis of 2011 Parish Questionnaire5 Doc Ref SD7.1 South Northamptonshire Council Ward Profile November 2011Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan21

3.0Section 3: Identification of Issues3.1 In preparing this Plan, an extensive programme of evidence gathering andconsultation with the residents, land owners and businesses of Yardley Gobionwas undertaken which enabled the identification of both the issues that the planseeks to address, as well as a full range of options that have been consideredwhen seeking to address them.3.2 A detailed record of all evidence gathering and consultation, along with thesubsequent assessment, is contained in the Supporting Documents andConsultation Statement accompanying the Plan (a full list of documentscomprising the Plan’s Evidence Base can be found at Appendix 3 of thisdocument).The Plan topics3.3 Following initial consultation and athorough examination of the relevantevidence base for Yardley Gobion, itwas identified that the issues that thePlan should seek to address could becategorised under the following 8topics, set out adjacent:3.4 The rest of this section will set outthe key issues that the Plan sets out toaddress on a topic-by-topic basis, aswell as any potential constraints thatwould need to be considered whendeveloping the Plan’s strategy. Theformat of this section will be set out asfollows:TOPICS1. Local housing and the degreeof future housing development2. Local employmentopportunities3. Traffic, highways and publictransport4. Countryside and open spaces5. Community and recreationalfacilities6. Local services7. Renewable energy and resourceefficiency8. CommunicationsTOPIC NUMBER AND TITLEIssue (source)Then:Constraints (source)Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan22

3.5 In Section 4, the identified issues and constraints have been used togenerate both the concise Plan ‘vision’ and a subsequent list of targetedobjectives that have aided and informed the development of the final list ofstatutory policies.It should be noted that many of the issues identified during consultation arespatial in nature and targeted solutions to these can be identified within thepolicies of Plan. Some of the issues raised, however, are far more general innature and in many instances can only be resolved by the potential residualbenefits arising from the implementation of the Plan strategy as a whole, as wellas through the encouragement of additional strategies by outside agencies.They are important to residents nonetheless and so are included in the list oftopic-led issues highlighted in blue. Proposed solutions or courses of action forthem appear separately in the Community Action Plan at Appendix 1 thataccompanies the Neighbourhood Plan.Topic-by-topic overview of issuesTopic 1: Local housing and futurehousing developmentIssue 1.1: Slow delivery of affordable housing or starter units in the Planarea, resulting in lessened mobility within the housing market.(source: consultation, social housing waiting lists, SouthNorthamptonshire Council housing Information for NeighbourhoodPlan Feb 2012) SD5.7Issue 1.2: Impact of new housing on local character and the generalvillage environment, including highway safety.(source: consultation)Issue 1.3: Ability of a larger-scale market housing development to providecommunity benefits that outweigh any potential impact on the characterof the village.(source: consultation)Issue 1.4: The lack of a strong linkage between the main settlement ofYardley Gobion and Yardley Wharf.(source: consultation)Issue 1.5: The need for any new housing development to adopt materialsand design that respect the character of the village.(source: consultation)Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan23

Fig 6 Example of dwelling in Conservation AreaIssue 1.6: The need for any Plan tosupport South NorthamptonshireCouncil’s rolling 5 year housing landsupply programme, particularly inthe event that Yardley Gobion’sposition in the district’s settlementhierarchy is elevated as a result ofany future local plan strategy.(source: NPPF, consultation)Issue 1.7: In the event of futurepressure from development, thecommunity’s desire to determine forthemselves the location and scale ofdevelopment that is appropriate for Yardley Gobion.(source: consultation)Topic 2: Local employmentopportunitiesIssue 2.1: The needs of small businesses in the village are not necessarilymet by the employment stock available.(source: consultation, local business survey)Issue 2.2: Apart from one commercial office within the main village, thebalance of local business premises exist in converted farm buildings onthe edge of the village and out in open countryside within the parish.(source: consultation, local business survey)Issue 2.3: Residents expressedsome support for a mixed usedevelopment somewhere in themain village, combiningworkshops with offices, possiblywith live/work units. Theviability of such a scheme will bean issue for the NeighbourhoodPlan.(source: consultation, localbusiness survey)Fig 7 Mount Pleasant Employment AreaYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan24

Issue 2.4: Promotion of local businesses and tradespeople, includingadequate directional signing, was an issue raised during consultation.(source: consultation)Topic 3: Traffic, highways andpublic transportIssue 3.1: Increase of traffic as a result of the Plan area’s location on thestrategic road network allied with any proposed growth of the village.This is particularly expressed in terms of the perceived safety of the twojunctions with the A508 and the minor junction onto the A5.(source: consultation)Issue 3.2: The environmental benefits relating to the promotion of cyclingallied with the lack of safe and attractive cycle routes throughout the Planarea and beyond.(source: consultation)Issue 3.3: The need to enhance the cycling and pedestrian linkagesthroughout the Parish.(source: consultation)Issue 3.4: The need to introduce traffic management measures to improve thevehicle and pedestrian safety in the narrow section of Moorend Road / junctionwith Grays Lane. (source: consultation).Issue 3.5: The need to improve traffic circulation, parking and access inSchool Lane to improve safety especially for children attending PrimarySchool and Children’s Centre. (source: consultation).Issue 3.6: Insufficient provision of parking space within the residentialareas of the village leading to instances of illegal / dangerous on-streetparking throughout.(source: consultation)Issue 3.7: The need for a more frequent, regular and reliable bus servicelinking the village with local services (including health services),secondary schools (other than in Deanshanger which is already provided)and onward transport links in Stony Stratford and Milton Keynes,Towcester and Northampton. (source: consultation)Issue 3.8: Speeding traffic is a concern on Hesketh Road, Moorend Road,Chestnut Road and High Street.(source: consultation)Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan25

Issue 3.9: Residents see the need for improvements to street lighting interms of location, overhanging vegetation and trimming as an issue.(source: consultation)Fig 8 Parking on High StreetIssue 3.10: The safety of roadsand pavements during adversewinter weather conditions is aconcern.(source: consultation) Issue 3.11: Residents areconcerned about surface wateraccumulation on the highway.(source: consultation)Topic 4: Countryside and openspaceIssue 4.1: The importance of the setting of the village in the surroundingcountryside and of the open spaces within the built up area.(source: Landscape Visual Impact Assessment, consultation)Issue 4.2: The protection of existing playing fields and formal open spaceand enhancing this provision wherever possible.(source: consultation)Issue 4.3: A strong local desire to protect and wherever possible enhancethe ‘Pocket Park’ and the two triangular ‘greens’ at significant pointsalong the High Street. These are seen as key community spaces within themain village.(source: consultation)Fig 9 Elm Green Open Space Issue 4.4: The generalmaintenance and enhancement ofverges, allied with theenforcement of dog foulingbyelaws.(source: consultation)Issue 4.5: Improving access to thecountryside for recreationalpurposes e.g. through improvedway marking of publicfootpaths.(source: consultation)Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan26

Topic 5: Community andrecreational facilitiesIssue 5.1: The need for the promotion and retention of existingcommunity facilities where they are of a good standard and updated /replacement community spaces within the main village where there is anidentified requirement.(source: consultation)Fig 10 Village HallIssue 5.2: A requirement for enhancedfacilities for youth recreation (both outdoorand indoor).(source: consultation) Issue 5.3: Promotion of communityfacilities and events e.g. the May Fayre.(source: consultation)Topic 6: Local ServicesIssue 6.1: The need to support and encourage the retention of thenursing home in the main village as far as is practical and viable. Thisfacility is seen as a key asset within the Plan area.(source: consultation)Issue 6.2: Whilst it is understoodthat sufficient capacity existswithin the village’s primaryschool to accommodatesignificant growth within thevillage, all policies should seekto support and ensure theretention and future health ofthe facility. Wherever possible,policies should seek to enhancethe operation of the school andshould take note of existingdifficulties relating to pick up /drop off.(source: consultation)Fig 11 Primary SchoolYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan27

Issue 6.3: Similarly, policies should encourage sufficient growth withinthe village to ensure the continuing viability of a small supermarket, apart time Post Office, various mobile retail / fast food services and apublic house within the main village. These are all highly valued byresidents. Any mechanisms that can support the introduction of a visitingdoctor’s surgery would also be strongly supported.(source: consultation)Issue 6.4: The possibility of a Day Centre for more elderly residents in thevillage was put forward in light of the demographic change and anincrease in the elderly population locally.(source: consultation)Issue 6.5: Child health care provision within the village is seen asimportant and needs to be promoted.(source: consultation)Topic 7: Renewable energy andresource efficiencyIssue 7.1: Development promotingrenewable energy technologies e.g.solar panels, domestic wind turbinesand ground heat pumps receivedgeneral support at consultation.(source: consultation)Fig 12 Example of renewableenergyIssue 7.2: Concerns were expressed about the adequacy of sewerage andsurface water drainage systems, particularly in view of the history ofunadopted sewers servicing post war development in the village.Additionally, incidents of surface water flooding due to inadequatedrainage in various places around the village are matters of concern.There was also strong support for efficient reuse of water and the use ofappropriate drainage / water recycling wherever viable.(source: consultation)Topic 8: CommunicationsIssue 8.1: In common with many rural areas, the issue of broadbandspeed is relevant to Yardley Gobion. Although business premises in thevillage are few, there are a significant number of self employed residentswhose business relies on the internet. Advocating an increase inbroadband speeds is considered a priority. (source: consultation)Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan28

Issue 8.2: The village is served by a number of overhead electricity linesthat cross agricultural land. In the past, interruptions in supply have beenfrequent. Recent improvements have been made. Business interests inparticular would be best served by a reliable service. Inappropriatelypositioned overhead lines should be removed / replaced wheneverpossible(source: Conservation Area Management Plan, consultation)ConstraintsConstraint C1: Yardley Gobion Conservation AreaThe historic core of the village is officially defined as a Conservation Area,within which there are a number of Article 4 Directions, providing extracontrol over permitted development that does not need planningpermission. This is illustrated in Map No 5. The boundary of theConservation Area is currently under review by South NorthamptonshireCouncil and the draft consultation document can be found in YardleyGobion Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan. Thisdocument also contains policies and a management plan for theConservation Area. Anyproposal for newdevelopment within oradjoining the ConservationArea will have to have regardto any potential impact onthe Conservation Area interms of design, scale,materials and location andcomply with the policiescontained in the revisedConservation Area planningdocument when approved.Fig 13 Example of Listed Building(source: South Northamptonshire Council: Conservation Area Appraisaland Management Plan April 2013)Constraint C2: Landscape characterThe setting of the village within the surrounding landscape is seen as akey factor in the uniqueness of Yardley Gobion. Strategic planning policiesprovide special protection for the Tove Valley Special Landscape Area,shown in Map No.4. A detailed assessment of the landscape characteraround the whole village of Yardley Gobion has been carried out as part ofthe Neighbourhood Development Plan preparation and can be seen inAppendix 4. Any new development will have to pay due respect to itsimpact on that landscape character.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan29

(source: Yardley Gobion Landscape Character and Visual ImpactAssessment March 2013)Constraint C3: Village confinesThe existing settlement boundary for the main village was established inthe South Northamptonshire Local Plan of 1997 SD1.8. Beyond this, land isconsidered as ‘open countryside’ within which development proposals arenormally refused, or else might be considered under ‘exception site’policy, allowing primarily affordable housing only. The confines linetightly follows the built edge of the settlement and is therefore veryrestrictive in the light of the issues identified in this Plan. The line can beseen in Map No 2 (source: South Northamptonshire Local Plan 1997)SD1.8The emerging SNC Settlements and Development Management Plan willinclude a review of the village confines policy, Justified amendments inthis Plan to allow development beyond the original boundary will be takenon board by the Council during that process.Constraint C4: Water and sewerage capacityFrom October 2012, previously unadopted sewers within the village havebecome the responsibility of Anglian Water Services Ltd. Althoughmapping and evaluation of this inheritance will take time, there is noknown constraint on the water and sewerage systems serving the villagethat would inhibit new development. All new developments proposed aspart of the Plan will need to demonstrate that they have regard to theexisting and future flood patterns, including the impacts of climatechange, and involve the use of sustainable drainage techniques tomanage surface water run-off. Water efficiency measures will need to beincorporated into new developments.(source: Environment Agency)4.0Section Four: Vision and Objectives4.1 The Consultation Statement that accompanies this plan describes theextensive consultation within the parish of Yardley Gobion, which took placeover a period in 2010-2012 in accordance with the Consultation Strategy SD3.1which accompanies the Plan. The consultation resulted in clear preferencesexpressed for the future of the village as a community and in its built form.These are summarised in the following Vision Statement that underlies thewhole Neighbourhood Plan:Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan30

VISION STATEMENTOver the 15 year period between 2011-2026 Yardley Gobion will seek todevelop and enhance its built and natural environment based on its existingcharacter and identity. It will encourage appropriate housing growth, primarilyfor local needs, and have improved facilities and services for all residents.This will enable it to thrive as a sustainable interconnected community.4.2 The core objectives of the Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan are designedto achieve the aims of the Vision Statement. They derive from the issues,constraints and opportunities previously discussed. They are based on social,economic and environmental principles of sustainability.CORE OBJECTIVESCO1: To ensure that all new development respects, enhances andappropriately relates to the built character of the existing village and itssituation in the surrounding open countryside.CO2: To ensure that all new housing development is proportionate in scale andprovides suitable and sufficient affordable dwellings for the housing needs ofthe parish.CO3: To encourage the provision of small-scale employment facilities onappropriate sites.CO4: To support and encourage a safe local highway network and enhancedpublic transport service where need is identified.CO5: To ensure that, where possible, all new development respects andenhances open spaces and existing footpaths within the village.CO6: To directly or indirectly support and where possible improve all existingcommunity facilities and services within the village, both commercial and noncommercial.CO7: To ensure that all new development is sustainable both in itself and interms of its impact on the parish as a whole.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan31

5.0Section Five: The policies5.1 This section sets out the full suite of policies that will seek to directdevelopment towards the most appropriate and sustainable locations withinYardley Gobion and deliver it in a form that is appropriate and sensitive withparticular regard to the character of the Plan area.5.2 Upon adoption, the policies set out in this section will have fullstatutory weight and will be used for development control purposes withinthe Plan area for the duration of the Plan period.This section comprises two defined sub-sections:General Policies: the general policies set out in this plan apply to the wholeNeighbourhood Plan area and will be applicable to all development (whereappropriate) or defined allocations set out on the Proposals Map (see Map 6)covering the parish.Site-specific Policies: As the name suggests, these policies seek to provide aset of criteria that must be adhered to when developing specific sites as definedon the Proposals Map (see Map 4) and illustrated wherever relevant on anyindicative accompanying inset plan.5.3 The policies set out within this section have been prepared to reflect andcomplement the aspirations of the wider development plan that includes YardleyGobion Parish in its coverage. They have been developed to ensure that they donot conflict with any other statutory policies within the wider development plan,or indeed set out within the NPPF. They have also taken into account theconsultation responses of landowners, statutory consultees and localstakeholders to ensure that they are viable, deliverable and appropriate forYardley Gobion. They have, along with other sites put forward for consideration,been subject to a sustainability analysis to ensure that only those sites thatcomply with sustainability criteria are included in the Plan. The full SustainabilityAnalysis can be viewed in Appendix 2.5.4 Each policy is supported by a full justification of its inclusion within the Planas well as an explanation as to how it helps achieve specific objectives. For easeof use, each specific policy, along with its accompanying text, will be set out asfollows:Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan32

Policy number and nameReasoned justificationAn explanation of why this policy has been included in the Plan.Related objective: how the policy helps achieve the vision and objectivesset out in Section 4 of this PlanThe PolicyThe wording of, and any criteriaattached to, the policy itself that willbe used for development controlpurposes in the Plan area.Any additional explanatory text. This may also refer to any indicative site plans included toinform the site-specific policies.Section 5 Part 1: General policiesThe plan contains 9 General Policies that will be applicable to the village overalland will support the details of each individual site.Policy YGGP1: The presumption in favour of sustainabledevelopmentReasoned justification:This policy will underpin the approach to be adopted in delivering sustainabledevelopment in the Plan area and in determining planning applications. Itsinclusion is justified from the evidence gathered in support of the Plan. Apresumption towards Sustainable Development ensures that local developmentneeds are met whilst the environment is protected and ensures that the Plan iscompliant with national guidance.Related Objective CO7: To ensure that all new development is sustainableboth in itself and in terms of its impact on the parish as a whole.Policy YGGP1: The presumption in favour of sustainable developmentWhen considering development proposals in Yardley Gobion the Council willtake a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainabledevelopment contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. It will alwayswork proactively with applicants jointly to find solutions which mean thatproposals can be approved wherever possible, and to secureYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan33

development that improves the economic, social and environmentalconditions in the Plan area.Planning applications that accord with the policies in this Neighbourhood Planwill be approved without delay, unless material considerations indicateotherwise.Where (a) there are no policies within this Plan relevant to the application or(b) relevant policies elsewhere within the development plan are out of date atthe time of making the decision, the Council will grant permission unlessmaterial considerations indicate otherwise – taking into account whether:Any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly anddemonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policiesin the National Planning Policy Framework taken as a whole; orSpecific policies in that Framework indicate that development should berestricted.In the context of YGNDP sustainable means: Maintaining the character and identity of the Plan area, through recognising itsconnections to the past and providing a vision for the future providing a range of homes which respond to people’s needs both now and in the future providing a range of facilities designed to offer something for everyone from young toold providing jobs available locally so people can work as well as live in their neighbourhood designing interesting and imaginative buildings and spaces that promote a unique senseof place(Source: Prince’s Foundation project report “A vision for Yardley Gobion SD5.5 Master Plan andStrategies for a Neighbourhood Plan”)Policy YGGP2: The quality of the environment - the managementof waterReasoned justificationThe intention of this policy is to meet the concerns expressed by theEnvironment Agency and residents for the management of water so as tominimise the risk of flooding either from watercourses or from surface water.Development proposals should demonstrate how this can be achieved in linewith the full criteria set out in Policy YGGP2.Related Objective CO7: To ensure that all new development is sustainableboth in itself and in terms of its impact on the parish as a whole.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan34

Policy YGGP2: The quality of the environment - the management ofwaterAll new developments will need to demonstrate that they have a surfacewater management plan that shows that the risk of flooding fromwatercourses or surface water is minimised and managed.Unless it can be demonstrated that any of the measures below areunreasonable, unnecessary or would impact on the viability of the scheme,developers should demonstrate that the proposals: Help mitigate and adapt to climate change and mitigate increasedvulnerability to the range of impacts arising from climate change; Are supported by a sequential, risk based approach to the location ofdevelopment to avoid possible flood risk to people and property as wellas setting out measures to manage any residual future risk; Incorporate proportionate and appropriate pollution control measuresto prevent adverse impacts on the water environment;In line with Environment Agency practice note GP3 “Groundwater Protection:Principles and Practice” promote SuDS as the first method of surface waterdisposal. Connection to the surface water sewer should only be used as alast option.Policy YGGP3: The quality of the environment - the landscapecharacterReasoned justificationThe intention of this policy is to maintain and support the advice provided in theAdopted South Northamptonshire Local Plan 1997 (the extant development planat time of writing) which will be reviewed as part of the emerging DevelopmentPlan relating to the natural environment, the Landscape Character Assessmentof the Tove Valley and the immediate landscape of the Plan area. Accordingly,this policy seeks to build on the findings of the independent Yardley GobionLandscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment prepared in March 2013 insupport of this Plan that specifically assesses the quality and value of thelandscape both in and immediately surrounding the Plan area. Developmentproposals should demonstrate how they have considered their effect on theunique landscape of the Plan area and its surroundings.Related Objective CO1: To ensure that all new development respects,enhances and appropriately relates to the built character of the existingvillage and its situation in the surrounding open countryside.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan35

Policy YGGP3: The quality of the environment -the landscapecharacterAll new development proposals should take account of the uniquelandscape characteristics of the Plan area and demonstrate how theyhave considered the effect that their proposals will have on thatlandscape.The developer should demonstrate that the proposals can: protect and enhance the special landscape character having regardto the details provided in the Landscape Character and Visual ImpactAssessment; deliver good quality development which respects the speciallandscape characteristics of the Plan Area; be sympathetic to the character and appearance of the landscapethrough the proposed use of land and the siting, design and choiceof materials for any building.Policy YGGP4: The use of S106 Agreements, CIL and New HomesBonus to support community developmentReasoned justificationThe intention of this policy is to ensure that the community can make best useof planning gain to achieve targeted and needs assessed benefits for the villageand create a source of funding that can be used to achieve communityobjectives when other sources of funding may be scarce during the life time ofthis Plan.It is recognised that the type or scale of development from which obligationssecured through either a Unilateral Undertaking or a Section 106 Agreementwould be applicable will vary depending on the nature of the proposals and theimpact of any sought contribution on the viability of the project. These factorswill be assessed by Local Planning Authority Officers at the time of application.It is also recognised that a New Homes Bonus will be payable in relation tocertain types of residential development and that South NorthamptonshireCouncil may adopt a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging scheduleduring the lifetime of this Plan. Accordingly, the financial and / or infrastructurecontribution sought through Section 106 Agreements will also be required tohave regard to the financial contribution secured from development via othermeans.Specifically, this policy seeks to demonstrate the infrastructure and communityprovision that Yardley Gobion as a qualifying body will prioritise for the benefitof the community as a result of any contributions towards communityinfrastructure secured via financial contributions.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan36

Related Objective CO2: To ensure that all new housing development isproportionate in scale and provides suitable and sufficient affordabledwellings for the housing needs of the parish.Related Objective CO4: To support and encourage a safe local highwaynetwork and enhanced public transport service where need is identified.Related Objective CO6: To directly or indirectly support and where possibleimprove all existing community facilities and services within the village, bothcommercial and non-commercial.Policy YGGP4: The use of S106 Agreements and CIL to supportcommunity developmentAny planning applications for new residential development within the planarea must demonstrate how they can contribute towards the delivery ofcomplimentary community development through a combination of either aSection 106 Agreement of Unilateral Undertaking, payment of any futureCIL and any percentage payment of New Homes Bonus available to YardleyGobion Parish CouncilFor proposals of 10 dwellings or fewer, and where it is identified by thelocal planning authority that a financial contribution to be secured by legalagreement is appropriate, the applicant will be expected to prepare aUnilateral Undertaking setting out the proposed level of contribution attheir own cost.Provision towards community development, either through direct provisionof new facilities or through financial contributions, will be expected from alldevelopment subject to the guidance set out in Paragraphs 203-205 of theNPPF.Any contribution secured as a result of development within the Plan Areashall be prioritised towards the delivery of the following targetedcommunity objectives wherever possible. If any unilateral undertaking isproposed to directly deliver any of the objectives set out below, theacceptability of any scheme must first be agreed in writing by the ParishCouncil. Otherwise, it is intended that the Parish Council will prioritise anygeneral financial contribution to contribute towards the following:A new community facility to replace the Village Hall, along withassociated parking and landscaping;resurfacing of the access road and car park serving the RecreationCentre;development and implementation of a community transport schemedesigned to supplement existing bus services;enhancement / replacement of street lighting throughout the Planarea;remodelling and realignment of School Lane to resolve conflictingaccess and parking needs;Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan37

traffic management measures on Moorend Road near Grays Lanejunction to improve local road safety;provision of formalised parking lay-bys in place of grass verges atrelevant locations;implementation of a new parking area outside the Post Office;measures to improve highway safety at both the north and southjunctions onto the A508 and A5 Moorend turn;provision of a Local Environmental Action Plan in the new area ofpublic open space to be provided as part of any development subjectof Policy YGP7.The extent that new development can help deliver any of the objectivesset out in the schedule above will be a key material consideration whendetermining any proposals in the Plan area and should be consideredagainst the broader objectives set out within Policy YGGP1 of this Plan.Policy YGGP5: Affordable housingReasoned justificationThe intention of this policy is to ensure the delivery of a range of affordablehousing units and types for both young and older people as well as thedisabled. Where appropriate and where viable, development proposals willeither provide a percentage of affordable housing within a scheme or provide acommuted sum in lieu of on-site provision, to be spent elsewhere within thePlan area.Relevant Objective CO2: To ensure that all new housing development isproportionate in scale and provides suitable and sufficient affordabledwellings for the housing needs of the parish.Policy YGGP5: Affordable housingAffordable Housing will be provided as a proportion of the total number ofdwellings to be delivered on an individual site subject to the following: the threshold for this provision is set at 10 dwellings or above; the percentage of affordable housing to be provided is 40% of total provision; an appropriate mix of affordable tenure-types should be provided to reflectthe local housing need and the viability of individual sites; the provision of commuted sums, to deliver appropriate developmentelsewhere within the Plan area, will be considered where the requirement is for9 or fewer affordable dwellings;If the above requirements are not achievable due to financial constraints, clear,up-to-date and appropriate evidence should be submitted to the local planningWherever possible, this should take the form of an open book demonstration ofauthority demonstrating the financial case for any variation.the economics of the proposal and should, by reference to evidence, be able todemonstrate that the proposals are not viable in current market conditions. Thisappraisal will form the basis of detailed discussions between the applicant,YardleyGobion Parish Council and South Northamptonshire Council, to identify anacceptable level of affordable housing to be delivered.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan38

Policy YGGP6: Local green spaceReasoned justificationThe intention of this policy is to ensure that a range of green spaces identifiedas having particular significance to the community are protected fromdevelopment through the designation as ‘Local green space’. It is notconsidered that any of the spaces identified within this policy would otherwisebe suitable for development under normal circumstances. However, it is theintention of this policy to ensure that this Plan recognises the specific concernsof the community and provides them with additional protection moving forward.Relevant Objective CO1: To ensure that all new development respects,enhances and appropriately relates to the built character of the existingvillage and its situation in the surrounding open countryside.Relevant Objective CO5: To ensure that, where possible, all newdevelopment respects and enhances open spaces and existing footpathswithin the village.Policy YGGP6: Local green spaceSubject to the provisions of Paragraphs 76 and 77 of the NPPF, the following land,as identified on the Proposals Map, will be designated as ‘Local green space’ dueto its mixture of community, recreational, historic or environmental value:; The remainder of the Pocket Park, not subject to proposals under PolicyYGP8 of this Plan; the triangle of land at the confluence of Moorend Road, High Street andGrafton Road; the triangle of land at the junction of High Street and Chestnut Road; two triangles of land at the junction of Hesketh Road and Moorend Road; the playing fields and play area adjacent to the Recreation Centre; the open space in Woodville Crescent;Additionally, any public open space to be provided as part of proposals underPolicy YGP7 of this Plan should be afforded protection underthis policy upon its formalisation as recreation land.Any future development proposals on the land designated under this policyshould be assessed against the guidance provided in Paragraphs 76-78 of theNPPF.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan39

Policy YGGP7: The phasing of housing delivery in the Plan areaReasoned justificationIn the interests of ensuring that growth is sustainable and that developmentwithin Yardley Gobion is manageable in accordance with other policies withinthis Plan, the following policy seeks to ensure that the sites identified withinSection 5 Part 2 are delivered at a rate that both respects the rural nature of thevillage and additionally ensures a balanced and continual delivery of housingover the Plan period. The success of this policy in delivering sustainable growthwill be additionally supported by the mechanisms included in Policy YGGP4 ofthis Plan.The presumption is that the site subject of Policy YGP7 of this Plan will bedelivered early i.e. within the first 5 years of the Plan (see Section 6: Deliveryand Monitoring). This is beneficial, as it will provide an immediate balance ofboth market and affordable homes, as well as community infrastructure, thatwill form a sustainable basis upon which further more incremental growth canbe accommodated.In the event that the early delivery of development on the Coffee Pot Field doesnot take place, sufficient safeguards have been built into the following policy toensure that development elsewhere within the Plan area will not be hinderedunduly.The following policy also provides for any change in circumstance either withinthe market (demand) or in relation to the requirements of the Plan or Districtarea (need) and allows development rates to react accordingly.CO2: To ensure that all new housing development is proportionate inscale and provides suitable and sufficient affordable dwellings for thehousing needs of the parish.CO7: To ensure that all new development is sustainable both in itself andin terms of its impact on the parish as a whole.Policy YGGP7: The phasing of housing delivery in the Plan areaTo ensure an appropriate phased delivery of housing over the plan period the 73-83 homes proposed within the site specific policies YGP1 to YGP8 should bedelivered against the following schedule unless any demonstrable increase in localhousing need is identified by the local planning authority that will allow escalateddelivery of additional units exceeding the phased totals. This includes any inabilityto demonstrate a sufficient 5 year housing land supply:Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan40

Phase 1: 2013-2016 - 40-50 homes (subject to the delivery of Site YGP7)Phase 2: 2017-2021 - 15-20 homesPhase 3: 2022-2026 - 15-20 homesThis policy may allow for alternative sites to come forward in the instancethat no likelihood of the delivery of Site YGP7 during the first phasing periodcan be demonstrated.The delivery of homes in the Plan area against the above schedule will bereviewed by the Parish Council in partnership with the local planningauthority at the end of each phasing period and where necessary may beupdated to adapt to market conditions or any advance or lessening of localneed.When assessing whether delivery rates within the plan area are beingsatisfied, monitoring will also take into account any net increase or decreaseof units elsewhere in the village brought about by demolition, conversion ornew build of additional dwellings on windfall or exception sites.Policy YGGP8a and b: Locally specific design and Car parking innew developmentReasoned justificationThe intention of this policy is to ensure that when development happens it isplanned in a way that ensures it is sensitive to the character, appearance andoverall environment of the Plan area. Good design is a key aspect of sustainabledevelopment; a principle enshrined in Section 7 of the NPPF. Design, however,does not just relate to appearance – it also relates to issues such as layout, scaleand the interaction of new development with old. This includes how it impactson its surroundings, including the necessity for proposals to include adequateparking and landscaping to allow its sensitive integration into the fabric of thePlan area.The following policies seek to ensure that new development in Yardley Gobionresponds to the local character and ensures development is sensitive,sustainable and well managed.CO1: To ensure that all new development respects, enhances andappropriately relates to the built character of the existing village and itssituation in the surrounding open countryside.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan41

CO7: To ensure that all new development is sustainable both in itself andin terms of its impact on the parish as a whole.Policy YGGP8a: Locally specific designIn line with the Yardley Gobion Village Design Statement SPD and inaccordance with Policy YGGP1 of this Plan, new development within the Planarea must respond positively and sensitively to the appearance and characterof Yardley Gobion and where relevant the adjoining open countryside.Development will be domestic in scale throughout and shall adopt qualitydesign and landscaping reflecting both local materials and the localvernacular unless an acceptably high standard of alternative / contemporarydesign can be demonstrated.YGGP8b Car parking in new developmentParking should be provided on-sitefor all new proposals within the Plan area at a minimum of 2 off street(excluding garages) spaces per dwelling for residential development and at alevel justified by employee numbers and / or estimated daily trips for allother traffic generating development within evidence supporting anyapplication.Where it is not possible to accommodate on-site parking to acceptablestandards, the provision of a Unilateral Undertaking to provide formalisedoff-site parking at an appropriate location in the Plan area will be consideredupon consultation with South Northamptonshire Council, the Parish Counciland the Highways Authority.Policy YGGP9: Protection of the historic environment of YardleyGobionReasoned justificationYardley Gobion, both the village and the wide Plan Area, is notable for its wealthof listed buildings and areas of historical importance, including an extensiveconservation area at the heart of the village and a Scheduled Ancient Monumentsite. It is therefore important that sufficient safeguards are in place to ensurethat the historic character of the Plan area is conserved and enhanced for thebenefit of future generations and not unduly impacted on by new development.CO2: To ensure that all new housing development is proportionate inscale and provides suitable and sufficient affordable dwellings for thehousing needs of the parish.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan42

CO7: To ensure that all new development is sustainable both in itself and interms of its impact on the parish as a whole.Policy YGGP9: Protection of the historic environment of Yardley GobionThe conservation and enhancement of the historic environment within the Parishwill be protected and enhanced through positive action.The significance of all heritage assets including nationally protected listedbuildings and their settings, archaeological sites and conservation areas and theirsettings, as well as undesignated historic assets (including locally listed buildings)will be conserved and enhanced and given the highest level of protection.Development proposals which conserve and enhance a heritage asset or its settingwill be supported where clear and convincing justification has been providedthrough an assessment of the significance of the asset or its setting.The sustainable re-use, maintenance and repair of listed buildings and otherheritage assets will be supported, particularly those that have been identified asbeing at risk. In conservation areas, the built form will be protected and enhancedand there should be no net loss of trees, with physical improvements toconservation areas linked to the objectives contained within conservation areaappraisals and their management plans where appropriate.Development proposals should seek to maintain local distinctiveness through thebuilt environment in terms of buildings and public spaces and enhance therelationships and linkages between the built and natural environment.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan43

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Section 5 Part 2: Site-specific policies:5.4 During the preparation of this Plan, a total of 8 sites were identified eitherwithin or directly abutting the main settlement of Yardley Gobion upon which itwas considered various types of new development could be deliveredsustainably and to the benefit of the Parish.5.5 The identification of the sitessubject of the policies in this section ofthe Plan represents the culmination ofrigorous schemes of consultation andsustainability and viability testing. It isconsidered that the level ofdevelopment proposed on each site issustainable, viable and deliverablewithin the next 15 years. Some policiesinclude specific criteria that should ormust be met to make developmentacceptable, including contributions.Some allow the balance of developmenton each site to be assessed taking intoaccount the viability of the scheme as awhole. Others require additional detailsto be agreed to the satisfaction ofeither local planning authority (LPA)officers or the Parish Council.5.6 Whilst the policies within this Plando not preclude development occurringelsewhere within the parish, thedelivery of the sites assessed withinthis section in accordance with both thedetailed and general policies set out inthis section should be given primacy bythe decision maker wherever possible.5.7 Table 5.1 sets out the sites subjectof specific policies within this plan,along with the expected amount ofdevelopment they are to deliver. Eachsite is also set out on the Proposalsmap (see Map 6) that accompanies thisPlan.SiteRef.Site P1aSite P1bSite P2aSite P2bSite P3Site P4Site P5Site P6Site P7Site P8Location /addressMountPleasant FarmIndustrialEstate(existing andextension)The MeadowsNursingHome(includinggarden land),MoorendRoadGrafton Road(west side)Grafton Road(east side)Land adjacentto OrchardHouse, HighStreetLand atManor Farm(north), HighStreetLand knownas ‘TheCoffee PotField’, land atManor Farm(south) andland at theVillage HallLand at the‘Pocket Park’,Warren RoadNewUnitsc.6 work/live units4 newbuildunits(C2a)PolicyRef.YGP1aYGP1bYGP2aYGP2b3 houses YGP35 houses YGP42 houses YGP511 houses YGP6Between40-50 newhouses,includingassociatedopen space,roads andfacilitiesYGP72 houses YGP873 - 83Table 5.1 Schedule of housing andemployment sitesYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan45

5.8 In addition to the Reasoned Justification and the policy wording itself, eachsite-specific policy is accompanied by an overview of the site and anyconstraints.Site P1: Mount Pleasant Farm Industrial EstateSite overviewThis site is currently in use for light industrial purposes converted fromagricultural buildings. Access to the site is along a private road off MoorendRoad with residential properties on the southern side. The site is located on thetop of a ridge with extensive views to the north and east and is quite wellscreened with the proposed industrial extension area on rough unusedgrassland with an established field hedge on the north eastern boundary.There are currently five industrial units provided in converted barns and two ofthe businesses are motor vehicle repair workshops, one with an MOT station.These existing uses could be redeveloped or improved under the extant LocalPlan policy E3. There is potential for limited expansion of the site with a mixtureof single and two storey light industrial or commercial development (includingpossibly live /work units) subject to the adjacent land being available forinclusion.Reasoned justificationThe intention of Policy YGP1a is to promote the revitalisation of the existingbusiness uses on site whilst ensuring that any new development complementsand meets the needs of Yardley Gobion. Additionally, Policy YGP1b provides anallowance for the possibility of further expansion for light industrial uses suchas offices and workshops and the provision of live/work units in the future tohelp create local employment opportunities for local people.Related Objective CO3: To encourage the provision of small-scaleemployment facilities on appropriate sites.Policy YGP1a: Mount Pleasant Farm Industrial EstateRedevelopment of the existing Mount Pleasant Farm industrial site for B1 andB8 uses will be supported provided such proposals: Will enhance the appearance of the site as a village gateway; are supported by landscape proposals and screening to be agreed by LPAofficers; are restricted to single or two storey in scale; are compliant with the extant SNC policies E3 and G3 and any futurereplacement policy; do not result in unacceptable impact to amenity of nearby residentialproperties or impact on highway safety.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan46

Policy YGP1b: Mount Pleasant Farm Industrial Estate (extension)The expansion of the Mount Pleasant Farm Industrial Estate on the landidentified on the Proposals map for the development of work / live units will besupported subject to satisfactory details being submitted that meet the abovecriteria set out in Policy YGP1A. The work / live use of the units will be definedand protected in an associated planning obligation and in planning conditions.Any proposals under this policy should also reference the indicative site planFig P1 as far as practicable.Fig P1 Mount Farm Industrial Estate and extension (indicative proposed layout)Fig P.1 Indicative Plan, Mount Pleasant FarmIndustrial area.Note: ” live/work units” are described for the purposes of the above policy as being a form ofdevelopment that has been specifically designed for dual use and this combines both residentialand employment space. For the purposes of Policy YGP1B, it must be demonstrated that theresidential accommodation is ancillary to the employment use of the unit, rather than vice versa.Due to the mixed nature of their use they do not fall within any specific Use Class and areconsidered to be a Sui Generis Use (a use on its own and outside any Use Class). Planningpermission will therefore normally be required to change the use of all or part of such awork/live unit to any other use. The above policy is intended to protect amenity of nearbyoccupiers should alternative uses be proposed.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan47

Site P2: The Meadows Nursing Home and garden land, MoorendRoadSite overviewThe Meadows Nursing Home is a large three-storey structure dating back to theearly 20 th Century. Now a managed facility for the elderly, it was formerly aresidential property known as Highcroft House. It is a substantial house with amore modern extension that is set in its own grounds with mature trees in thefront garden. The buildings require modernisation to comply with current andfuture regulations for a nursing home use. The contribution of the nursinghome to the community is highly valued but the possibility of closure is ofgenuine concern. Therefore the Plan considers that an opportunity to providesmall managed residential units, particularly for elderly residents, through acombination of conversion and new build may exist on this site where bothfinancial and actual need can be demonstrated.If deemed acceptable / necessary at some point in the future, the garden land islarge enough to accommodate a small scale development of 4 dwellings forelderly or disabled residents in the site plan (Fig P2). The development wouldlikely require the demolition of the modern extension to the existing nursinghome premises.Reasoned justificationBoth Policy YGP2a and Policy YGP2b are intended to safeguard both the viabilityof the upgrade of the existing nursing home to ensure it is compliant withfuture operational standards and secure the most appropriate reuse of the unitin future. If the relevant criteria can be met Policy YGP2a supports theconversion of the main building into self-contained flats for retired persons toensure that there is an opportunity for specialist housing for older people to beprovided within the village in perpetuity. Additionally, if it can be proven thatthere is no local need for either such facility, then the conversion of the unitinto private housing may be supported.Policy YGP2b provides criteria that will allow the garden land to provide 4dwellings for older persons sensitively designed to respect the location. Anydevelopment of this type will only be supported if it can be demonstrated it isrequired to ensure the future viability of the nursing home as a whole.The term ‘Use Class’ within the following policy refers to the Town and CountryPlanning Act classification of land uses and ‘SPD’ to supplementary planningdocument (see Glossary of terms in Appendix 7).Related Objective CO2: To ensure that all new housing development isproportionate in scale and provides suitable and sufficient affordabledwellings for the housing needs of the parish.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan48

Policy YGP2a: Meadows Nursing HomeProposals for the conversion of the Meadows Nursing Home (currently UseClass C2) to self contained flats for the older person (Use Class C2A) will beresisted, unless: It can be demonstrated that the retention of the unit in its current usage isunviable or does not adequately meet an identified need; the proposals will not adversely affect the character and appearance of thevillage; the proposals will not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouringresidential properties; landscaping and boundary treatment is provided to the approval of LPAofficers; Access and parking is provided in line with Policy YGGP8b and the relevantSPD adopted by the Planning Authority; the proposals will comply with the extant SNC policy G3 and any futurereplacement policy.The conversion of the unit into any use other than C2A will only beconsidered acceptable if it can be similarly and robustly demonstrated thatthere is no local need for accommodation that falls within either Use ClassC2 or C2A, in which instance the other criteria set out within this policy willstill apply.Policy YGP2b: Meadows Nursing Home (garden land)Proposals for sheltered housing (Class C2A) with warden accommodation shallbe supported within the garden land of The Meadows provided: It can be demonstrated that such a development is required to ensure theviability of the existing C2 / C2A use at the adjacent Meadows NursingHome; the proposals will not adversely affect the character of that part of thevillage; the proposals will not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouringresidential properties. landscaping and boundary treatment is provided to the approval of LPAofficers access and parking can be provided, in line with Policy YGGP8b and therelevant SPD the proposals will comply with the extant SNC Local Plan policy G3 and anyfuture replacement policyYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan49

Fig P2 Indicative Plan, The Meadows Nursing Home garden landNote: The restriction on occupation by, and definition of, ‘the older person’ will be securedthrough a clearly worded Section 106 agreement.Site P3: Grafton Road WestSite overviewThe land at Grafton Road West comprises a light engineering workshop that wasformerly the original telephone exchange, a detached Victorian two storeydwelling and garden land that slopes towards the A508. The site is screenedfrom the road and the adjacent pasture land by high mature hedges and theland rises in levels up to the agricultural land to the rear. Development on thisland is considered to have minimal landscape impact if an infill and linear formof development is proposed.Reasoned justificationThe intention of this policy is to encourage a scheme of two semi detacheddwellings to ‘civilise’ the frontage of Grafton Road up to the A508 and whichwill encourage pedestrian and cycle movement between the marina and thevillage. This, along with the development of the site subject of Policy YGP4,should create a sense of place with an avenue of development that creates aneastward link to the Grand Union Canal and to create a sustainable edge to thevillage at this point. A site plan has been to illustrate this approach for bothGrafton Road West and East (Fig P3/4). This plan can be found in the supportingnotes attached to Policy YGP4.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan50

Related Objective CO1: To ensure that all new development respects,enhances and appropriately relates to the built character of the existingvillage and its situation in the surrounding open countryside.Related Objective CO2: To ensure that all new housing development isproportionate in scale and provides suitable and sufficient affordabledwellings for the housing needs of the parish.Related Objective CO4: To support and encourage a safe local highwaynetwork and adequate public transport service.Policy YGP3: Grafton Road WestProposals for residential development for 2 dwellings to infill a gap in thefrontage to form part of an avenue which strengthens the linkages alongGrafton Road (west side) towards the Grand Union Canal will be supportedprovided: The proposals do not adversely affect the linear character of this part ofthe village and will respect the size, scale, design and materials ofneighbouring properties the proposals do not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouringresidential properties landscaping and screening are included subject to detailed approval ofLPA officers; the proposals are designed to reflect the character of the street sceneand use materials appropriate to their location; the proposals are designed in accordance with the Yardley GobionVillage Design Statement.Site P4: Grafton Road EastSite overviewThis site is part of a larger area of land to the east which was subject of ahistoric refusal relating to the development of a 47-dwelling scheme. This wasconsidered unacceptable as it encroached into the open countryside and wasnot based on any proven assessment of need, nor could it demonstrate anyphysical or material enhancement of the village. However during the preparationof this Plan, and particularly following the assessment carried out by thePrince’s Foundation, it was considered beneficial to enhance the sense of placealong Grafton Road so that an avenue of new development on both the westernand eastern sides could be considered. To this end, a small level ofdevelopment, up to 5 dwellings, fronting directly on to Grafton Road, would beconsidered acceptable and be considered to have minimal landscape impact.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan51

Reasoned justificationThe intention of this policy is to encourage the delivery of a scheme of up to 5two storey dwellings that, along with the proposals subject of Policy YGP3, canoffer a sense of place through the creation of a residential avenue that links theGrand Union Canal to the main settlement of Yardley Gobion. A Site plan (FigP3/4), can be found as part of the notes supporting this policy.Related Objective CO1: To ensure that all new development respects,enhances and appropriately relates to the built character of the existingvillage and its situation in the surrounding open countryside.Related Objective CO2: To ensure that all new housing development isproportionate in scale and provides suitable and sufficient affordabledwellings for the housing needs of the parish.Related Objective CO4: To support and encourage a safe local highwaynetwork and adequate public transport service.Policy YGP4: Grafton Road EastProposals for residential development of up to 5 dwellings to form anavenue which strengthens the linkages along Grafton Road (east side)towards the Grand Union Canal will be supported provided: The proposals do not adversely affect the linear character of this part ofthe village and will respect the size, scale, design and materials ofneighbouring properties; the proposals do not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouringresidential properties; landscaping and screening are included subject to detailed approval ofLPA officers; the proposals are designed to reflect the character of the street scene andpropose the use of materials appropriate for the village at this point ; the proposals are designed in accordance with the Yardley Gobion VillageDesign Statement.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan52

Fig P3 and P4 Indicative Plan: Grafton Road West and EastSite P5: Land adjacent to Orchard HouseSite overviewThis site is currently part of under used garden land and it is located within theConservation Area. Whilst it is visible from the Tove Valley Special LandscapeArea, it is considered that the surrounding countryside will not be adverselyeffected by small-scale infill development on this site, provided the dwellingsare single storey to one and half storey.Reasoned justificationThe intention of this policy is to maximise a small-scale developmentopportunity within the main settlement of Yardley Gobion whilst controlling theform of development to ensure that it does not impact adversely on thecharacter of the village or the open countryside. A site plan has been providedbelow.Related Objective CO1: To ensure that all new development respects,enhances and appropriately relates to the built character of the existingvillage and its situation in the surrounding open countryside.Related Objective CO2: To ensure that all new housing development isproportionate in scale and provides suitable and sufficient affordabledwellings for the housing needs of the parish.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan53

Policy YGP5: Land adjacent to Orchard HouseProposals for residential development of two single storey or one and half storeydwellings in a close grouping on land adjoining Orchard House will besupported provided: The proposals do not adversely affect the character of this part of the villageand will respect the size, scale, design and materials of neighbouringproperties; the proposals respect and enhance the character and appearance of theConservation Area and the surrounding landscape; the proposals do not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring residentialproperties; landscaping and screening are included subject to approval of LPA officers; the proposals are designed in accordance with the Yardley Gobion VillageDesign Statement.Fig P5 Land adjacent to Orchard HouseSite P6: Land at Manor Farm, High Street (north eastern side)Site overviewThis site, currently in agricultural use, adjoins the garden of the listed ManorFarm and Conservation Area. Regardless of these constraints, it is consideredthat sensitive development in a linear form along the north eastern side of theHigh Street will provide more definition to this gateway to the village throughthe provision of a greater sense of place.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan54

Reasoned justificationThe intention is to encourage a small group of two storey dwellings (up to 11units in total) to provide a more defined entrance to the village and to respectthe adjacent Conservation Area. The development would be secluded behind theexisting hedgerow and set in such a way so that views of the existing farmhouseare not impacted on unduly. A site plan is shown below (Fig P6).It is considered that the appearance of the village will be enhanced through theintroduction of a well-planned and complementary addition to the street scene.Any proposals submitted in line with Policy YGP6 should clearly set out the wayin which they complement the proposed village extension on the south westernside of the High Street subject of Policy YGP7.Related Objective CO1: To ensure that all new development respects,enhances and appropriately relates to the built character of the existingvillage and its situation in the surrounding open countryside.Related Objective CO2: To ensure that all new housing development isproportionate in scale and provides suitable and sufficient affordabledwellings for the housing needs of the parish.Fig P6 Land at Manor Farm, High StreetYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan55

Policy YGP6: Land at Manor Farm, High Street (north eastern side)Proposals for residential development of up to 11 two storey dwellings in a linearform on land to the north east of the High Street will be supported provided: The proposals will not adversely affect the character of the village and will respectthe setting of the listed Manor Farm building the proposals will not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring residentialproperties; the proposals will respect and enhance the character and appearance of theConservation Area; landscaping and screening are included subject to the approval of LPA officers; the proposals will be developed in accordance with the Yardley Gobion VillageDesign Statement; the design, position, access and layout of any residential development will respectand complement, wherever possible, the intention to develop land on the CoffeePot Field and should reference the design principles relating to the street scene setout in the wording of Policy YGP7. In the event that permission has been grantedon Site P7 at the time of any application subject of this policy, regard should behad for the way in which the proposal complements the enhanced street scene; any proposal will ensure the retention of the hedgerow and tree screen along thefrontage to the High Street.-Site P7: Land known as ‘The Coffee Pot Field’, land at Manor Farm(south) and land at the Village HallSite overviewThe site subject of Policy YGP7 comprises a significant tract of land (in thecontext of the existing settlement) at the south eastern end of the village. In itsentirety, the site comprises a number of open fields, some of which are incurrent agricultural use, as well as the existing village hall.The site is currently under the ownership of three separate parties, one of whomis the Trustees of the village hall. All three parties were involved in detaileddiscussions about the potential development of this land during the preparationof the Plan.The allocation of this land as a single tranche was seen as an ideal opportunityto introduce a significant but well planned development to the village that willhelp meet a range of the local needs identified during community consultation.Reasoned JustificationThe intention of this Plan is to encourage and manage the sensitive introductionof new homes into the main village to meet locally assessed needs via smallerscale incremental housing development. A significant opportunity has beenidentified on the south eastern edge of Yardley Gobion to deliver larger scaleYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan56

development that can respect the character of the village and its surroundingswhilst delivering significant amount of community benefit to the Plan areaThe intention of this allocation is to encourage a new residential led schemethat can help support the replacement of the dilapidated village hall and thecreation of a new area of recreational space in the form of a rural villageextension on the south western side of the High Street and to the north east ofthe properties in Chestnut Road. It is estimated that a scheme of 40 to 50dwellings could be provided with a proportion of those dwellings beingprovided as affordable housing. The market housing element should alsoincorporate a mix of unit sizes to ensure the continued mobility within the localhousing market. A site plan is included below (Fig P7. The key design criteriaincluded within the text of Policy YGP7.The content of this policy has been developed following direct consultation withthe current landowner(s) to ensure that it is both viable and deliverable.Related Objective CO1: To ensure that all new development respects,enhances and appropriately relates to the built character of the existingvillage and its situation in the surrounding open countryside.Related Objective CO2: To ensure that all new housing development isproportionate in scale and provides suitable and sufficient affordabledwellings for the housing needs of the parish.Related Objective CO6: To directly or indirectly support and wherepossible improve all existing community facilities and services within thevillage, both commercial and non commercial.Related Objective CO7: To ensure that all new development is sustainableboth in itself and in terms of its impact on the parish as a whole.Policy YGP7: Land known as ‘The Coffee Pot Field’, land at Manor Farm(south) and land at the Village HallProposals for a single residential development of between 40 and 50 dwellingswill be supported provided:Impact and design The proposals do not adversely affect the character of the village; the proposals respect and enhance the character and appearance of theConservation Area; the proposals are designed in accordance with the principles identified inthe Yardley Gobion Village Design Statement; the proposal include a sufficient number of properties fronting on to theHigh Street (as demonstrated in the indicative layout plan) to ensure that thestreet scene and village-scape is maintained or enhanced.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan57

the proposals will be developed in accordance with a single masterplan toavoid piecemeal development in what is a sensitive edge-of-settlementlocation. a new link road between Chestnut Road and the High Street is included toprovide access to the north-western edge of any new development, subjectto viability landscaping and screening is included, as approved by LPA officers the proposals will not adversely affect the amenities of neighbouringresidential propertiesContributions An appropriate level of affordable housing for local people will be securedthrough a Section 106 Agreement. The level of provision shall be informedby Policy YGGP5 of this Plan; an area of no less than 1.3 ha is provided as formal open-space at thesouth-eastern end of the site, as indicated on the proposals map and theindicative site layout. This land will then be secured as ‘Local green space’in accordance with Policy YGGP4 of this Plan, to be retained in perpetuityfor the enjoyment of the residents of the Parish; a new village hall facility is included at a location elsewhere on the site, thelocation and specification of which are to be informed by the Parish Councilduring the application process. The new facility must then be providedprior to the replacement of the village hall should take place during thefirst phase of development. If it is demonstrated that the directreplacement of such a facility impacts on the viability of any scheme,taking into account the other requirements of this policy, the allocation ofland and a financial contribution may be considered acceptable, upon theagreement of the Parish Council.the closure and / or demolition of theexisting hall;Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan58

Fig P7 Land known as ‘The Coffee Pot Field’, land at Manor Farm (south) and land at the VillageHallSite P8: Land adjacent to the ‘Pocket Park’Site overviewThis site is currently a grassed area with shrubs and trees and also a keyfootpath running through it, linking Warren Road with the Post Office, churchand bus stop on the High Street. It is within the village confines and within theConservation Area.Reasoned justificationIt is considered that the land is underused and that the appearance of thevillage could be enhanced at this point by a very small infill development thatmaximises its situation at the heart of the village. The intention is to divert thefootpath either alongside or through the pocket park with additionallandscaping and to develop the vacant land for two small dwellings, whichwould enhance the appearance of the village at this point.Related Objective CO2: To ensure that all new housing development isproportionate in scale and provides suitable and sufficient affordabledwellings for the housing needs of the parish.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan59

Related Objective CO5: To ensure that, where possible, all newdevelopment respects and enhances open spaces and existing footpathswithin the village.Policy YGP8: Land adjacent to the ‘Pocket Park’Proposals for a residential development comprising two small dwellings onland adjacent to the Pocket Park will be permitted provided: The proposals do not adversely affect the character of the village; The proposals respect and enhance the character and appearance of theConservation Area and the Pocket Park; The proposals do not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouringresidential properties; Additional landscaping and screening are included subject to the approvalof LPA officers; The proposals are designed in accordance with the principles identified inthe Yardley Gobion Village Design Statement; Any proposal on the site includes the rerouting of any existing rights ofway across the land to be secured by way of legal agreement.Fig P8 Land adjacent to the ‘Pocket Park’Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan60

6.0Section 6: Delivery and Monitoring6.1 The Neighbourhood Plan is only effective if its policies are deliverable andable to be monitored. The Plan contains two kinds of policy; general and sitespecific.6.2 General policies YGGP 1 to 9: once the Plan is formally approved, itbecomes part of the Local Development Plan for South Northamptonshire. Alongwith other approved district wide policies, it will be used by SouthNorthamptonshire Council, the local planning authority, to influence anddetermine planning applications that come before it. This includes applicationsfor development on all sites in the Plan area, not just those identified in thePlan.6.3 In addition, it is anticipated that when South Northamptonshire Councilcompletes its revision of village confines lines as part of its forthcomingSettlement and Development Management Local Plan, it will take into accountthe proposed development in the approved Yardley Gobion NeighbourhoodDevelopment Plan and adopt all sites into the settlement area. The ProposalsMap (see Map 6) illustrates the proposed new village confines line thatdelineates the boundary with the open countryside beyond which newdevelopment would not be appropriate unless there is special justification.6.4 Site specific policies YGP1–8: All of the sites put forward for developmenthave been subject to discussion with the relevant landowners to ensure theirviability. Each site has its own individual characteristics and level of complexity,which will determine deliverability. Table 6.1 below lists all the policy sites andindicates the expected time frame for realisation (short, medium or long term)within the plan period.6.5 Infrastructure, facilities and services directly required by new developmentwill be expected to be funded by the developer as part of S106 legalagreements. This will be negotiated by South Northamptonshire Council in thecourse of pre-application discussions and in determining subsequent planningapplications. In the course of consultation on this draft plan, all the proposedsites will also be considered by infrastructure providers as a double check toidentify any serious issues.6.6 Financial benefits to Yardley Gobion through developmentOne of the key objectives behind this Plan is to ensure that Yardley Gobionremains a sustainable community for all residents, whilst protecting thosecharacteristics that make it an attractive place to live.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan61

6.7 In order to achieve this, the proposed housing development is intended toinclude a number of ‘affordable’ homes to meet the identified needs of localfamilies. The intention is also to keep at least the majority of such housingaffordable and available to local people in perpetuity.6.8 This will be achieved both through the direct involvement of a housingassociation and either directly (e.g. dwelling size and price) or indirectly(through cross subsidy) from market sale housing.6.9 Again, it is expected that South Northamptonshire Council will negotiatesuch outcomes during pre-application discussions and in determining relevantplanning applications, in conjunction with Yardley Gobion Parish Council asconsultee.6.10 In addition, new development will be expected to contribute either directlyor indirectly towards community facilities and benefits. Some of these arespatial and identified in the site specific policies. Some are non spatial and areincluded in the Community Action Plan accompanying the NeighbourhoodDevelopment Plan and/or in Policy YGGP4. It is intended that Yardley GobionParish Council, in consultation with providers, would determine the priorities forfunding of these community facilities and benefits.6.11 There are a range of funding measures which can now be used to achievethis intention. New Homes Bonus (NHB) Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Developer Contributions through Legal Agreements (Normally section 106agreements)6.12 New Homes Bonus (NHB)This is a form of revenue grant from Central Government to the local authoritybased on the size and number of properties built in its area. In simple terms,the more properties that are built the higher the grant received by the LocalAuthority for up to 6 years per property. It is up to the local authority to decidehow it distributes this grant and South Northamptonshire Council are currentlyconsulting on its draft proposals (SD 1.11)on how to apportion this income. Theproposal is to allocate 30% of the grant it receives to the parishes in which theproperties are built, retaining the remainder to help fund District Councilservices, employment generating initiatives and community led projects. Thismeans that even individual dwelling developments will generate funds whichcan be accumulated until a particular project can be afforded.6.13 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan62

Community Infrastructure Levy is a charge that can be placed on the developersof new housing schemes. It is intended to be used to help towards funding arange of infrastructure that may be needed as a result of development, forexample road schemes, schools and community facilities. SouthNorthamptonshire Council is yet to decide if it wishes to use the levy or retainthe use of Section 106 contributions below. Therefore at the stage of preparingthis draft Plan, there is no certainty whether or not the CIL will be adoptedlocally. The Minister for Planning has announced, however, that parishes thathave an adopted Neighbourhood Development Plan will receive at least 25% ofthis levy if it is generated. (Ref SD1.2)6.14 Section 106 agreementsThese agreements place a legal obligation on developers to contribute sums ofmoney where new development will place extra demands and impact on thelocal area of the community. Where possible, contributions will be sought forcommunity projects or to provide a required amount of ‘affordable housing’. IfSouth Northamptonshire Council decide not to adopt the CommunityInfrastructure Levy method, these Section 106 agreements will continue to bethe main arrangement for securing developer contributions.6.15 It is not possible to accurately forecast the amount of money that YardleyGobion will receive because there are so many variables, for instance, how manyproperties could be developed, the size of the properties, the percentage ofdeveloper contributions, the amount of affordable housing. It is also importantthat the developments themselves remain viable for the developer. However, ifall of the properties identified in the Site Specific policies are built (a total of 83)then the sum could be in excess of £250,000 to be spent on projects orfacilities identified by the community.6.16 MonitoringIt is a requirement for the Plan to be regularly monitored, both in terms ofYardley Gobion’s contribution to the wider development plan for the district ofSouth Northants and in terms of the Plan’s contribution to realising theaspirations of village residents.6.17 It is intended that South Northamptonshire Council will monitor progressrelating to the number of dwellings and number of affordable homes deliveredduring the plan period, as part of its wider monitoring responsibilities for thedistrict.6.18 Other general policies e.g. those relating to design and landscape impactand site specific policies will be monitored through the planning process bySouth Northants Council and Yardley Gobion Parish Council i.e. by making sureapplications are in line with the policies.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan63

6.19 Achievement of the aspirations of the Community Action Plan will bereviewed and monitored by Yardley Gobion Parish Council on an annual basis.6.20 Additionally, the Steering Group will reconvene each year to prepare amonitoring report for Yardley Gobion Parish Council to report on progress ofimplementing the aspirations contained in the Community Action Plan.6.21 The Neighbourhood Development Plan and the accompanying CommunityAction Plan will be reviewed and rolled forward after five years from the date ofadoption.Figure 6.1 Policy Phasing and DeliveryPROPOSEDDEVELOP-MENTPOLICYYGP1a and1bYGP2a and2bEXPECTEDPHASINGS Short (1-5years)M Medium (6-10 years)L Long (10+years)LM/LDELIVERYProduction of design briefAssessment andnegotiation againstpoliciesMonitoring of outcomePre-application discussionsAssessment andnegotiation againstpoliciesConsideration of offsitecontributionsYGP3 M Assessment of planningapplication against policiesConsideration of offsitecontributionsYGP4 M Assessment of planningapplication against policiesConsideration of on andoffsite contributionsYGP5 S/M Assessment of planningapplication against policiesConsideration of offsitecontributionsYGP6 M/L Pre-application discussionsAssessment of applicationagainst policiesAGENTSOFDELIVERYSite owner/ developerSNCYGPCSite owner/ developerSNCYGPCDeveloperSNCYGPCDeveloperSNCYGPCSite owner/developerSNCYGPCDeveloperSNCYGPCYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan64

Consideration of offsitecontributionsYGP7 S Consideration of designbrief and negotiationagainst policiesInvolvement of socialhousing providerDevelopment ofcommunity requirementsfor replacement VillageHallDevelopment ofcommunity requirementsfor open spaceNegotiations for on andoffsite contributionsYGP8 L Negotiations with socialhousing providerPre-application discussionsand negotiation againstpoliciesConsideration ofcontributionsDeveloperSocialHousingproviderVillage HalltrusteesSNCYGPCSocialhousingproviderSNCYGPCYGPCCYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan65

Appendix 1YARDLEY GOBIONPARISHCOMMUNITYACTION PLANYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan66

APPENDIX 1: ACTION PLANDuring the course of consultation with the community, a significant number ofissues were raised, solutions to which could not be included in theNeighbourhood Plan. This is because the regulations governing the approval ofneighbourhood plans only allow land based (spatial) proposals whose deliverycan be directly controlled to be included.It was recognised that these issues, which are set out in Section 3 of the Plan,are important to the residents of Yardley Gobion. An Action Plan has beendrawn up to put forward proposals to address the concerns, indicating who willbe responsible for negotiating and instigating action. This Action Plan will thenprioritise work programmes for the organisations involved.The Action Plan will have a further value, in that it will identify priorities foraction and expenditure when funding becomes available to the communitythrough new housing development or from any other source.As with the Neighbourhood Plan, the Action Plan will be monitored by YardleyGobion Parish Council on an annual basis, with a complete review every fiveyears.YARDLEY GOBION ACTION PLAN 2013-20181Issue2.5 Promotionof localbusinesses andtrades people,includingadequatedirectionalsigningRelatedObjectiveCO3CO6PossibleSolution/Action1 Resurrectbusiness Club2 Web site3 PromoteBusiness Links4 ImprovesignageResponsible forImplementationParish CouncilNORTHANTSCOUNTY COUNCILMonitoringincludingassessmentagainst YGNDPpolicy whereappropriateAnnual reviewIncludingconsultation withbusinesscommunity23.1 Increase oftraffic as aresult of thePlan area’slocation on thestrategic roadnetwork plusany proposedgrowth of thevillage. Aparticularconcern is forCO41 Monitoraccident /nearmiss incidents atthe junctions2 Discusspossible trafficmanagementimprovementswith HighwayAuthority andPoliceParish CouncilNORTHANTSCOUNTY COUNCIL(Highway Authority)Highways Agency(A5)Annual reviewReports fromParish CouncilHighways member/ committeeSeek contributionfrom developmentfunding whereappropriateYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan67

3456the safety ofthe twojunctions withthe A508 andthe minorjunction ontothe A5.3.2 and 3.3 Theneed toenhance thecycling andpedestrianlinkagesthroughout theParish andbeyond.3.4 The need tointroducetrafficmanagementmeasures toimprove thevehicle andpedestriansafety in thenarrow sectionof MoorendRoad / junctionwith GraysLane:3.5 The need toimprove trafficcirculation,parking andaccess in SchoolLane toimprove safetyespecially forchildrenattendingPrimary Schooland Children’sCentre.3.6 Lack of offstreet parkingspace for anumber ofpropertiesmeans thatthere is asignificantCO4CO7C04CO4CO4Discuss possibleimprovementsfor pedestriansand cyclingprovisionalongside A508and A5See 3.4 below.Press forappropriateresolution ofpublic access toYardley Wharf.Press for priorityfunding inrelevant budgetsDiscuss possibletrafficmanagementmeasures withhighwayauthority andimmediateresidentsPress for priorityfunding inrelevant budgetsDiscuss possibletrafficmanagementmeasures withhighwayauthority andimmediatelyadjacent landowners.Press for priorityfunding inrelevant budgets1 Create parkinglay-bys ongrassed verges2 Redesignparking by PostOfficeParish CouncilNorthants CountyCouncil (HighwayAuthority)Parish CouncilNorthants CountyCouncil (HighwayAuthority)Parish CouncilNorthants CountyCouncil (HighwayAuthority)Parish CouncilNorthants CountyCouncilReports fromParish CouncilHighwaysCommitteeSeek contributionsfrom developmentwhere appropriateReports fromParish CouncilHighwaysCommitteeSeek contributionsfrom developmentwhere appropriateReports fromParish CouncilHighwaysCommitteeSeek contributionsfrom developmentwhere appropriateFundingopportunity to besought whenrelevantdevelopmentapplications aremadeYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan68

amount of onstreet parking73.7 InadequateBus serviceCO41 Reroute X4through village2 Extend CountyConnect3 CommunityTransportSchemeParish Council/NORTHANTSCOUNTYCOUNCIL/ACREBus CompaniesPossibly securedby developmentopportunitiesYGGP483.7 Need for anadditionalschool busCO4CO6Considerprovision ofextra school busParish Council/Parents/ SecondaryschoolsAnnual review ofneed / progress9103.7 Access toLocal HealthFacilities3.8 Speedingtraffic onHesketh Road,Moorend Road,Chestnut Roadand High StreetCO4CO6CO4Improve publictransportProvide facilityin villageCoordination1 Publicity2 Trainvolunteers to usespeed gun3 Reduce speedlimitsParishCouncil/NORTHANTS COUNTYCOUNCIL/NHSParish CouncilNORTHANTSCOUNTY COUNCILPoliceOngoingconsultation withbus users. Possiblysecured bydevelopmentopportunitiesYGGP4Annual reviewincludingconsultation withNCC and Police113.9Improvementsto streetlighting interms oflocation,overhangingvegetation andtimingCO4CO7Agreeenhancement/replacementscheme andsource fundingPursue removalof offendingvegetationParish CouncilEnergy companyStreet lightingproviderPossibly securedby developmentopportunitiesConsiderpossibility of loanRegular vegetationchecksYGGP41213143.11 Incidentsof surfacewater floodingon the highwaydue toinadequatedrainage4.1 Lack ofsense of place4.3 Pocket ParkmanagementCO4CO7CO1CO7CO5CO7To ensureNORTHANTSCOUNTYCOUNCIL isaware ofproblem andseek programmefor remedyTo consider aspart ofimprovements1 Re route path2 Publicity towidenappreciation3 ManagementschemeParish CouncilNorthants CountyCouncilParishCouncil/DeveloperParish Council /VolunteersOngoing asincidents arisePossibly securedby developmentopportunitiesAll Policies of NDPAnnual reviewLink to landadjacent.Policy YGGP8Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan69

154.4 Generalenhancementof maintainedvergesCO516 4.4 Dog fouling CO51 Sowing ofMeadow Grass2 Ensure cuttingprogramme isadequate3 Deter carparking onverges4 Pursue repairswhere verges aredamaged1 Ensuresufficient dogbins2 Campaign toeducate3 EnforcebyelawsParish CouncilNorthants CountyCouncilPoliceParish CouncilSouth NorthantsCouncilAnnual mowingcontractOngoing onsitechecksOngoing checks17 4.5 Way finding185.2 Expandingrecreationalprovision, e.g.a skate parkCO5CO7CO61 Provide signs2 Provide villagemap1 Create SkatePark at RecCentre2 Encouragedevelopment ofmore activitiesat R.C. or othercentresParishCouncil/NORTHANTS COUNTY COUNCILParishCouncil/SNC/RecreationCentre/VoluntaryClubs and SocietiesAnnual ParishAssembly:footpathcoordinator reportPossibly securedby developmentopportunitiesPolicy YGP7A,B,C19 5.2 Youth Club205.3 Promotionof communityfacilities andevents e.g. theMay FayreCO1CO6CO1CO61 Create YouthClub2 Other youthprovisionCreate VillageSocialCommitteewiden role of RCCommitteeParish CouncilVolunteersParishCouncil/VolunteersReassessopportunitiesAnnual ParishAssembly216.3 Increasedretail outletsand longeropening hoursat the PostOfficeCO1CO3CO7InvestigateopportunitiesParish Council/Business communityOngoing226.3 Promotionof the pub as acommunitymeeting placeCO6CO7Publicity/ Liaison Community Ongoing236.4 Day Centrefor moreelderlyresidentsCO1CO6CO71 Detailed surveyof need2 Establish DayCentre in villageVolunteers/ParishCouncil/NCC/HealthprofessionalsPossibly securedby developmentopportunitiesYGGP4Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan70

24256.5 Child healthcare provision8.1 ImprovecommunicationCO1CO6CO7CO6CO7Retention ofHealth Visitor invillageBroadbandupgradesPre School/ School/Health AuthorityParish CouncilBusiness communityHealth Visitor reestablishedsinceconsultation –monitor retentionof serviceAnnual reviewYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan71

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Appendix 6 GLOSSARY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS(Community) Action Plan – Proposed actions to address issues which cannot formpart of the Neighbourhood Plan, as set out in Section 3 of the Plan, but which areimportant to the residents of Yardley Gobion. An Action Plan has been drawn up,indicating who will be responsible for negotiating and instigating action. This Action Planwill then prioritise work programmes for the organisations involved.Affordable housing - Affordable housing is not available on the open market. It isavailable as social rented, affordable rented or as shared ownership housing, and ismanaged by a Registered Social Landlord, who may be the local authority.Article 4 Directions – are made by a Local Planning Authority and confirmed by theGovernment. They serve to restrict Permitted Development rights, which means that alot of the things people do to their land or houses without planning permission and oftentake for granted, are brought into the realms of planning consent. It does not in itselfprohibit any action but means that a landowner is required to seek planning consentwhereas without the Direction this would not be necessary.Coffee Pot Field – Playing field adjacent to the Coffee Pot Public HouseCommunity Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - The Community Infrastructure Levy is a chargethat accompanies planning applications for built development. Many local planningauthorities are currently consulting on their scale of charges. The money is pooled tofund infrastructure. [See also S106 Agreements]Conservation Area - A Conservation Area is an area of special architectural or historicinterest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.Consultation Statement – a statement setting out how consultation throughout the planpreparation period has been conducted. It contains a summary of the main issuesraised, and how those issues have been addressed.Core Objectives - Those objectives that the Neighbourhood Plan and Action Plan seekto meet which have been identified through consultation with residents.Core Strategy (Joint) – The Strategic Planning document that is the overall approachfor planning development in the area. The relevant document for Yardley Gobion isknown as ‘Joint’ because it covers the three district council areas of Daventry, SouthNorthamptonshire and Northampton Borough. All Neighbourhood Plan policies have tobe in general conformity with it.Design Guide – A guide setting out the principles against which the design of newdwellings should comply.Development Plan – The Development Plan incorporates the Local DevelopmentFramework for that area and any 'saved policies' carried over from the local planningauthorities previous local plan. It sets out the local authority's policies and proposals forthe development and use of land in their area. The development plan guides andYour Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan73

informs day-to-day decisions as to whether or not planning permission should begranted.Dwelling mix – The type, size and density of housing in a proposed developmentscheme.Evidence Base – A collection of evidence gathered to support and direct thedevelopment of the Neighbourhood Plan. All the supporting and reference documentsrelevant to Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan are listed in AppendixException site - Land that would not usually secure planning permission for generalopen market housing, for example agricultural land next to but not within a localsettlement area. A Development Plan Document may allow for the development ofsmall sites within rural areas for affordable housing (possibly including some markethousing to support it) where there is a proven need.Flood risk zones - Geographic areas that the FEMA has defined according to varyinglevels of flood risk. These zones are depicted on a community's Flood Insurance RateMap (FIRM) or Flood Hazard Boundary Map or the Environment Agency’s Flood Riskmaps. Each zone reflects the severity or type of flooding in the area.Gross and net residential density - Housing development can be expressed in termsof gross residential density which includes certain nearby non-residentialdevelopment as well as the land used for dwellings, or net residential density which refers only to the land covered by the residentialdevelopment, gardens and other spaces included within it and usually half thewidth of any adjacent roads.Habitats Regulations (Assessment) - A Habitats Regulations Assessment is theassessment of the impacts of implementing a plan or policy on international protectedsites for nature conservation. These sites are Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for birdsidentified under the Birds Directive and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) forhabitats and species under the Habitats Directive. Ramsar sites (wetlands ofinternational importance designated under the Ramsar Convention) are also consideredunder the assessment, as are candidate SACs and proposed SPAsThe purpose of Habitats Regulations Assessment is to ensure that plans will not result insignificant damage to protected wildlife sites. The assessment considers the impacts ofa land use plan against conservation objectives of the site and identifies whether itwould adversely affect the integrity of the site. Where significant negative effects areidentified, alternative options should be examined to avoid any potential damagingeffects.Housing demand: The quantity of housing that households are willing and able to buyor rent.Housing Need – The quantity of housing required for households who are unable toaccess suitable housing without financial assistance.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan74

Independent examiner – A person appointed to evaluate the plan to ensure it meets allstatutory obligations.Landscape Visual Impact Assessment Landscape and Visual Impact Assessmentidentifies the key characteristics of a landscape area and assesses the effects of newdevelopments on views and on the landscape itself.LEAP Local Environmental Action Plan is a method of environmental management anddecision-making, designed for improvement of local social and environmental conditions.LEAP includes shaping of a local community’s vision of its future, environmentalassessment, setting of environmental priorities, selection of efficient ways of handling ofurgent matters, taking measures to achieve real improvement of the state ofenvironment and health of people. LEAP is based on the idea of active publicparticipation in the decision-making by the local authority.Listed Buildings - A listed building, in the United Kingdom, is a building that has beenplaced on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. It isa widely used status, applied to around half a million buildings. The statutory bodymaintaining the list in England is English Heritage. A listed building may not bedemolished, extended, or altered without special permission from the local planningauthority, which typically consults the relevant central government agency, particularlyfor significant alterations to the more notable listed buildingsLive/work unit - Live/work units are purpose-built premises, or buildings purposelyconverted into such units. They are a mix of residential and business uses which cannotbe classified under a single class within the Use Classes Order.Local Development Framework - is the spatial planning strategy introduced in Englandand Wales by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and given detail inPlanning Policy Statement 12. Maintaining the framework is the responsibility of Englishdistrict councils. [And see Local Plan below]Local Development Document - Local development documents are a set ofdocuments that a local planning authority creates to describe their strategy fordevelopment and use of land in their area of authority. Together they comprise the LocalDevelopment Framework / Local Plan.Local Green Space - this designation relates to sites where: the green area is in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves; the green area is demonstrably special to a local community and holds aparticular local significance, for example because of its beauty, historicsignificance, recreational value (including as a playing field), tranquility orrichness of its wildlife; and the green area concerned is local in character and is not an extensive tract ofland.Localism Act - The Localism Act 2011 (c. 20) A major piece of new legislation, whichincludes wide-ranging changes to local government, housing and planning. Significantly,Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan75

the Act abolishes regional planning, and introduces the possibility of NeighbourhoodPlans as part of the Development Plan for an area.Local Planning Authority – In England generally the district or borough council. In thecase of Yardley Gobion, South Northamptonshire Council has responsibility for mostplanning matters.Local Plan - A portfolio or folder of documents setting out the planning strategy for alocal planning authority area. The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004replaced old-style local plans, structure plans and unitary development plans with a newconcept of a folder of documents which, until recently, was known as a LocalDevelopment Framework. The Government now uses the simpler description 'LocalPlan'.Market housing – Housing which is offered for sale on the open market.National Planning Policy Framework - The National Planning Policy Framework is akey part of the government’s reforms to make the planning system less complex andmore accessible. Published in March 2012, it vastly simplified the number of governmentpolicy pages about planning.The framework acts as guidance for local planning authorities and decision-takers, bothin drawing up plans and making decisions about planning applications. The Frameworkemphasises a presumption in favour of sustainable development.New Homes Bonus - The New Homes Bonus is a grant paid by central government tolocal councils for increasing the number of homes created. The New Homes Bonus ispaid each year for 6 years and equals the amount of extra Council Tax revenue raisedfrom new-build homes, conversions and long-term empty homes brought back into use.There is also an extra payment for providing affordable homes.Neighbourhood Development Plan - Parish and town councils and neighbourhoodforums can prepare a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) for their area. The NDPcan set out policies and plans for that area, like a Development Plan Document but on avery local scale. Subject to conformity with national policies and Local Plan policies forthe area, and gaining support through a referendum of the Neighbourhood Plan Area,this plan will be adopted as a formal part of the Development Plan. This means thatplanning decisions have to be made in accordance with the Neighbourhood Plan (andother parts of the Development Plan) unless material considerations indicate otherwise.Neighbourhood Plan Area – The area formally designated to be covered by theNeighbourhood Development Plan, in this case the whole of the parish of YardleyGobion.Plan period – the period during which a plan is to be in place and lawful. In the case ofYardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan, this will be 2013 to 2026.Pocket Park - A pocket park is a small park accessible to the general public. Pocketparks are frequently created on a small, irregular pieces of land. They also may becreated as a component of the public space requirement of large building projects.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan76

Pocket parks can be urban, suburban or rural, and can be on public or private land.Although they are too small for physical activities, pocket parks provide greenery, aplace to sit outdoors, and sometimes a children's playground. They may be createdaround a monument, historic marker or art project. The pocket park in Yardley Gobion ison orchard land to the rear of St. Leonard’s Church.Proposals Map – A map showing the policies contained in the NeighbourhoodDevelopment Plan.Referendum – A vote, arranged by the local authority, of all qualifying persons on theelectoral roll in the parish of Yardley Gobion. The vote will determine whether thecommunity accepts the proposals contained in the Neighbourhood Development Plan.S106 Agreement - Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows alocal planning authority to enter into a legally-binding agreement or planning obligationwith a land developer over a related issue. The obligation is commonly referred to as a'Section 106 Agreement' and normally requires the developer to make a contributiontowards costs incurred by the community as a result of the development.More recently, the Government viewed S106 agreements as providing only a partial andvariable response to capturing funding contributions for infrastructure. Therefore ThePlanning Act 2008 introduced provision for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).Councils are empowered (but not required) to set a scale of charges for mostdevelopments.Current Government thinking is that S106 contributions will continue alongside CIL, butfor a restricted number of purposes and requirements directly related to the site.Steering Group – A voluntary committee of residents appointed by the Parish Councilto prepare the Draft Neighbourhood Development Plan.Strategic Environmental Analysis (SEA) - A systematic decision support process,aiming to ensure that environmental and possibly other sustainability aspects areconsidered effectively in policy, plan and programme making.Sustainability Appraisal A Sustainability Appraisal assesses the economic,environmental and social impacts of a proposed policy or plan, to ensure that it willcontribute to achieving sustainable development. Sustainability Appraisals of all theproposed site specific policies in the Neighbourhood Plan are contained in AppendixSustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) - Increasing urbanisation has causedproblems with increased flash flooding after sudden rain. As areas of vegetation arereplaced by impermeable concrete, tarmac or roofed areas, the area loses its ability toabsorb rainwater. This rain is instead directed into surface water drainage systems,often overloading them and causing floods. Designed to reduce the potential impact ofnew and existing developments with respect to surface water drainage discharges,SUDS use cost effective solutions with low environmental impact to drain away dirty andsurface water run-off through collection, storage, and cleaning before allowing it to bereleased slowly back into the environment, such as into water courses.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan77

Sustainable development - Sustainable development refers to a mode of humandevelopment in which resource use aims to meet human needs while ensuring thesustainability of natural systems and the environment, so that these needs can be metnot only in the present, but also for generations to come. The term 'sustainabledevelopment' was used by the Brundtland Commission, which coined what has becomethe most often-quoted definition of sustainable development: "development that meetsthe needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meettheir own needs”.Topic Group – Members of the steering group who analysed sections of thequestionnaire results and produced topic papers, which in turn led to the identification ofissues and proposals in the Plan.Tove Valley Special Landscape Area – The origin and definition of this area lies in theCounty Structure Plan for Northamptonshire in which Policy ENV4 stated that“IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITIES THEFOLLOWING AREAS ARE DESIGNED AS SPECIAL LANDSCAPE AREAS:-[THE YARDLEY GOBION AREA]The designation was recognised in the 1997 South Northamptonshire Local Plan, wherepolicy EV7 statedIN THE SPECIAL LANDSCAPE AREAS PLANNING PERMISSION WILL ONLY BEGRANTED FOR DEVELOPMENT WHICH WILL NOT HAVE A DETRIMENTALIMPACT ON THEIR CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE. PARTICULAR ATTENTIONMUST BE PAID TO DESIGN, MATERIALS, SITING OF BUILDINGS AND THE USE OFLANDThis policy remains part of the Development Plan for the area, used to protect thissensitive landscape from inappropriate development.Use Class - The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (the "UCO1987") is a Statutory Instrument, applying in England and Wales, that specifies various"Use Classes" within which planning permission is not required for the change of use ofa building or land from one use to another use within that same class. The UCO 1987was made by the Secretary of State under authority granted by sections 22 and 287 ofthe Town and Country Planning Act 1971, which have subsequently been replaced bysections 55 and 333 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Most recently, theTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)Order 2013 introduces further changes as of 30th May 2013.Viability – A test to ensure that a proposed scheme of development is economicallysound and therefore plausible.Village Confines – The boundary of the settlement beyond which development is notnormally permitted. It is defined by the existing main built up area but excluding thoseperipheral buildings such as free - standing individual or groups of dwellings, nearbyfarm buildings or other structures which are not closely related thereto. Gardens, orformer gardens, within the curtilage of dwelling houses will not necessarily be assumedto fall within the confines of the village.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan78

Ward - A subdivision of a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes.Wards are usually named after neighbourhoods, thoroughfares, parishes, landmarks,geographical features and in some cases historical figures connected to the area.Yardley Gobion lies in the District Council ward of Cosgrove and Grafton and in theCounty Council ward of Deanshanger.Your Yardley: Yardley Gobion Neighbourhood Plan79