1. Planning Overview, Newbury Gary Lugg Head of Planning and Countryside

2. Introduction  Where we are now The current planning position for Newbury  The Vision from a planning viewpoint Sites coming forward  What’s next? The planning future for Newbury

3. Where we are now – the Local Plan  Core Strategy adopted July 2012 ‘At least’ 10,500 new dwellings Allocates 2 strategic sites  Newbury Racecourse  Sandleford Park  Housing Site Allocations DPD Implements the Core Strategy Proposed Submission version out to consultation 4 housing sites allocated in Newbury

4. Agreed Housing Development  Newbury Racecourse Up to 1500 homes Improvements to racecourse facilities Focus on smaller units Development progressing  Sandleford Park Up to 2000 homes Focus on family homes Infrastructure improvements including two primary schools Planning application received

5. Proposed Housing Development  4 Housing Allocations in Newbury Land north of Newbury College (15 homes) Land at Bath Road, Speen (100 homes) Land at Coley Farm, Stoney Lane (75 homes) South East Newbury (between 235 and 255 homes)

6. Newbury (North)

7. Newbury (South)

9. Newbury – The vision  Will retain its traditional market town feel  Will continue to fulfil its key role as West Berkshire’s administrative centre and major town centre.  Will continue to provide a wide range of retail, employment, leisure and community uses.  Key focus for business investment and development  The “Newbury 2025 Vision” will continue to be implemented, increasing the attraction of the town centre for local residents and visitors.  Significant development potential on brownfield land, particularly in and around the town centre.

10. Key Vision Projects for the Town Centre  London Road Industrial Estate Mixed use regeneration Increasing the type and level of employment opportunities Potential for other uses including residential  The Wharf area - culture quarter  Market Street urban village Discussions ongoing....consultations held

11. What’s Next?  Prepare a new Local Plan Look longer term (evidence base) Address the outcomes of the SHMA (665 per year) Agree where the housing should go Allocate new development to meet the housing requirement What’s the future of Newbury Should there be further expansion – North / West ? East? Should the gap between Newbury and Thatcham remain? Should there be greenfield employment releases? Or new employment sites? What investment in infrastructure is needed?

12. Questions?