Shenstone Neighbourhood Plan Working towards a draft plan 17 th September 2014

The process so far Shenstone Neighbourhood Plan – Land use plan for the ward up to 2029 Community engagement – April 2013 – launch event – September 2013 – key issues – January 2014 – survey – March options

Where are we up to now? Now at the ‘preferred options’ stage – Have drafted many of the policies – But need your feedback as to whether they are good/bad/need redrafting Housing sites – Presenting all the sites put forward for consideration – We need your views

Policies and non-land use matters Policies in the Plan provide a framework within which planning decisions are made … but Several issues of concern to residents fall outside this remit.. – included as separate section on Non-Land Use Issues

Housing LDC Local Plan has placed the directive following Government instructions that 50 to 150 new dwellings must be located in Shenstone This should prioritise brownfield sites and only permits green belt development in exceptional circumstances

Housing What do we have at present? 50% of housing is detached with few flats or terraced homes 50% of housing is 4 bedrooms and over, with a further 30% comprising of 3 bedrooms 20% of properties are rented, socially or private

Housing What do we need? (ref policy H2) Homes that are priced within the means of households:-  who are renting and wish to buy  who are looking for starter homes  who wish to downsize

Housing What do we need? (ref policy H1) 2-bed flats 3-bed bungalows/houses Homes that are classed as ‘Lifetime Homes’ – 50% – Eg easy approach, entrance level living space, flexible to changes in physical ability

Housing Where should it be built? Concern was raised about infill as this would increase density and result in the following issues  Loss of sunlight  Visual intrusion  Parking issues  Noise

Housing Where should it be built? - Therefore if infill sites are to be considered, they must take into account (ref Policy H3 & H5)  Plot width, Building Line and height  Daylight  Parking  Private amenity space to be equal to internal floor area (These points are also applicable to new housing developments)

Housing What should they look like? (ref policy H4) The Shenstone community does not wish to stifle design but to respect the heritage of the village, by bearing in mind the following features found in many of the historic properties in Shenstone, when extending or creating new housing  Window type eg bay/sash, railings eg iron, brick work eg Flemish brick bond  Max 3 stories

Housing Potential Areas:- – Map & Sustainability Assessment Considered – Landscape, Appearance, Traffic, Transport, Accessible Housing, Safe Communities & the Green belt

Community People in Shenstone want to retain their “traditional, rural, friendly” village community. Residents wish to preserve their village assets such as the village shops and buildings of historical interest. Residents also wanted to promote a sense of community through a variety of events.

Community Shenstone residents want to preserve their “green spaces” Shenstone has a significant area of semi natural greenspace in Lammas Land and Malkins Coppice. Residents wish to preserve and protect these as an unspoilt natural environment

Community The following community facilities at Shenstone Playing Fields will be strongly supported: Further play equipment Building of a wall for climbing and ball games An appropriate all-weather surface on the training area

Community Extension of the skateboard park (with the involvement of local young people on its design) Rebuilding of the Shenstone Sports and Social Club to be a community building, including a coffee shop, changing rooms and toilet facilities as well as space to cater for community activities such as music, drama and dance.

Community Floodlights at Shenstone Tennis Club and refurbishment of the tennis courts.

Transport concerns Traffic management and safety – HGV traffic through the village Reliable and accessible public transport – focus on trains Parking – station and the village centre

Traffic management and safety The Bridge at Lynn Lane (Ref Policy MO3) – Improved pedestrian and cycle access – Possible single lane? Minimum HGV effects from future commercial developments (Ref Policy MO4) Traffic management covered in Emerging Lichfield Local Plan (Ref Policies Shen 1 & Shen 2)

Reliable and accessible public transport Step free access to railway station (Ref Policy MO1) Improved and enhanced rail services covered in Emerging Lichfield Local Plan (Policies Shen 1 and Shen 2)  NB: See upcoming revised train timetable

Parking Additional parking to serve the station (Ref Policy MO2) Future commercial developments must consider staff and visitor parking (Ref Policy MO5) Parking in village centre is a Highways issue  NB: The required additional housing will have minimum impact

Environmental concerns Preservation of the Green Belt as the means of retaining Shenstone as a rural village Maintain the character and quality of the villages and surrounding landscape

Green Belt Green Belt (Ref Policy GB1) No development in the green belt Encourage opportunities to provide access to green belt

Character of villages and surrounding landscape Future developments must reflect the character and architecture of the surrounding area (Ref Policy H3 & H4) The environmental impact of future developments must be minimised (Ref Policy GSC3)

Commerce Primarily greenfield and agriculture land West of the train line we have an industrial area supporting a mix of industry and commercial enterprise Village centre retail and local services Self employed and local entrepreneurs

Commerce Comparatively low proportion of residents in full-time employment High proportion of self-employed

Commerce Providing the appropriate balance of local jobs with improved accessibility to larger centres of employment. Resolving village centre parking issues. Improving the frequency and reliability of public transport. Improving the quality and reliability of broadband services.

Commerce POLICY CO2: LAND AT BIRCHBROOK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE On land at Birchbrook Estate, as shown on the Proposals Map, the provision of B1 commercial development will be supported. This should be as part of a residential-led mixed use development and must comply with the requirements of Policy HA1.

Commerce POLICY CO3: PROTECTION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL PREMISES OR LAND There will be a strong presumption against the loss of commercial premises & potential employment opportunities. Applications for a change of use to an activity that does not provide employment opportunities will only be permitted if it can be demonstrated that:

Commerce the commercial premises or land in question has not been in active use for at least 12 months; and the commercial premises or land in question has no potential for either reoccupation or redevelopment for employment generating uses and as demonstrated through the results both of a full valuation report and a marketing campaign lasting for a continuous period of at least six months.

Commerce POLICY CO4: HIGH SPEED BROADBAND On sites allocated for residential development in the Plan all new properties should be served by a superfast broadband Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) programme to deliver superfast broadband to 90% of premises by 2015 and have recently allocated an additional £250m to increase coverage to 95% of premises by 2017 and 99% by 2018.

Next steps We take the information you give us and prepare the draft Neighbourhood Plan – The Parish Council will consult on this – Changes are made depending on the comments – The Plan is submitted to Lichfield DC – It is examined and, if agreed, can proceed to referendum – You vote on the Plan!

Any Questions?