Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy 2011 – 2031 Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Planning Planning for the future of the County

Developing the Plan Unitary Development Plan 2007 policies “Saved” – policies still in use but are becoming out of date Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy – needed to take the main decisions on areas for growth and infrastructure Consultations that have already taken place: –2007 – Issues and Options –2008 – Developing Options –2010 – Place Shaping Paper and Preferred Options – Revised Preferred Options

Proper provision for new housing to meet requirements of an ageing population across the County – particularly meeting affordable needs. Achieving employment growth in key sectors to help to tackle low wage levels. Protecting and enhancing the unique environment of Herefordshire. Improving the County’s transport infrastructure. What we’re trying to achieve

Current population structure – county-wide (2011) Moving forward … Large numbers of people aged who over the next 20 years will move into retirement Improvements in life expectancy – more single person older households More older households with support needs Employment growth will require in-migration of younger households

The Vision for Herefordshire 2031 “Herefordshire will be a place of distinctive environmental, historical and cultural assets and local communities, with sustainable development fostering a high quality of life for those who live, work and visit here. A sustainable future for the county will be based on the interdependence of the themes of social progress, economic prosperity and environmental quality with the aim of increasing the county’s self- reliance and resilience.”

Because of changes in the population structure, 14,400 homes required just to maintain stable employment levels over next 20 years 16,500 new dwellings over the plan period will enable economic growth Based on County-wide rates of development this is a realistic level of growth over a 20 year period. Housing Requirements

Strategy – Housing distribution The Plan Period will cover 2011 to 2031 Overall housing totals: County Target: 16,500 Hereford Target: 6,500 Market Towns Target:4,700 Rural Areas Target: 5,300

Strategy - Hereford Hereford remains principal focus for development – 6,500 dwellings Annual average housing build rate proposed of 325 Emergence of Rotherwas as an Enterprise Zone (outside of Local Plan process), new employment land as part of Urban Extensions Package of transport measures for Hereford to include sustainable measures and relief road on western alignment

Holmer West: Around 500 new homes - at least 35% affordable 350 space park and ride Preschool facility and contributions to other schools Provide walk, cycle routes and green infrastructure. Upgrade to mains water supply Measures to address flood risk from Ayles Brook Incorporation of sustainable urban drainage Provision of open space and community allotments Design will have to safeguard listed buildings and Scheduled Ancient Monument

Three Elms Around 1000 new homes – at least 35% affordable To include land for relief road At least 10 hectares of employment land close to the livestock market 150 place transport interchange Linear park along Yazor Brook 210 place primary school & extension of Whitecross School Neighbourhood Community hub

Lower Bullingham Around 1000 new homes – at least 35% affordable 5 hectares of employment land 350 space park and ride 210 place primary school Community hub Community orchards and allotments Walking and cycling links to the city, the park and ride and Hereford Enterprise Zone

Strategy – Market Towns Development levels to reflect respective sizes, needs and opportunities: Leominster: 115 annual build rate (average), 5ha employment, southern link road as part of urban extension, “Green” corridors, etc. Ross-on-Wye:45 per annum (Hildersley strategic housing site) Ledbury:40 per annum, (Viaduct strategic housing site, new employment land off Much Marcle Road) Bromyard:25 per annum, (Hardwick Bank strategic housing site new employment land being advanced) Kington:10 per annum – no strategic sites

Leominster Up to 10 hectares of new employment land Around 2300 new homes including a sustainable urban extension of 1500 dwellings to the south-west of the town 25% of new housing to be affordable Small scale neighbourhood retail facilities New link road between the B4361 to the A44 Barons Cross Road New recreational open space and community facilities New primary school New walking and cycling links Sustainable standards of design and construction that minimises carbon emissions

Ledbury At least 12 hectares of new employment land Around 800 new homes including a sustainable urban extension of around 700 dwellings at land north of the Viaduct 40% of new housing to be affordable New linear park New primary school New recreational open space New walking, cycling and bus links Sustainable standards of design and construction that minimises carbon emissions Restored canal through the Viaduct site

Bromyard At least 5 hectares of new employment land Around 500 new homes including a sustainable urban extension of around 350 dwellings at land at Hardwicke Bank and south of the A44 (Leominster Rd) 40% of new housing to be affordable New park New recreational open space New walking, cycling and bus links New classroom provision at local primary school Sustainable standards of design and construction that minimises carbon emissions

Kington No urban extensions proposed but the following will be encouraged: Small scale employment uses Around 200 new homes 35% of all new housing to be affordable Provision for green infrastructure and amenity open space New walking and cycling links Sustainable standards of design and construction that minimises carbon emissions

Rural areas: a rural housing strategy based upon 7 Housing Market Areas 5,300 new houses across all rural areas Enhancing the role villages have traditionally played as hives of social & economic activity Potential for 122 villages to grow proportionally Potential for 93 villages to grow on a ‘needs’ basis Restricting new isolated development to protect the environment unless justified by special circumstances Employment driven proposals to diversify the economy

General policies The Plan also contains a range of other topic specific policies such as those dealing with: Water quality & Sustainable water management Local Distinctiveness Affordable Housing Renewable energy Natural Resources – Minerals & Waste

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Neighbourhood Planning Neighbourhood Plans will support delivery for the policies within the Core Strategy 27 communities are currently undertaking a Neighbourhood Plan in Herefordshire - is one them yours? Neighbourhood Plans are produced by the community via their parish councils The Neighbourhood Planning team offers one to one support and advice for any parish undertaking a Neighbourhood Plan To get involved contact your local parish council

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy? The CIL is a new way for communities to benefit from built development taking place in their area. It is a fixed rate charge, based on square metres of built floorspace. The proceeds of the CIL will be spent on infrastructure to support the delivery of infrastructure for the county. Neighbourhoods who have drawn up a neighbourhood development plan will receive 25% of the CIL revenues. Those with parish plans will receive 15% of the CIL revenues.

Consultation and programme Consultation on full Draft Core Strategy and preliminary draft CIL charging schedule - Spring 2013 Pre-submission publication following Council approval - Summer 2013 Submission – Autumn 2013 Examination – Winter 2013/14 Adoption – Spring 2014