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Demystifying Planning – the Challenges and the Context

Learn about the hierarchy of planning policy and the key challenges faced in the Marston Vale area. Explore national, regional, and local planning policies and their impact on future vision. This presentation provides valuable insights for stakeholders and decision-makers.

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Demystifying Planning – the Challenges and the Context

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  1. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Demystifying Planning – the Challenges and the Context Simon Andrews – Central Beds LDF Team Leader

  2. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Demystifying planning… …in 10 minutes! • Describe hierarchy of planning policy • National • Regional • Local • Outline key planning policy challenges for the area • Help set the context for future vision

  3. Bedford Borough Council Milton Keynes Council Bedford/Kempston/ Northern Marston Vale Marston Vale Central Bedfordshire Council MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050

  4. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 National planning policy • Planning Policy Statements (PPS) • PPS1 – Delivering Sustainable Development • PPS1 supplement – Climate Change • PPS3 – Housing • PPS12 – Local Spatial Planning • Planning Policy Guidance notes (PPG) • PPG2 – Green Belts (1995) • PPG4 – Industrial & Commercial Development (1992) • PPG13 – Transport (2001)

  5. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 National planning policy • Sustainable Communities Plan (2003) • Addressed housing supply shortage • Identified 4 Growth Areas in south east • Focused pattern of development • Eco-town initiative • Specific, developer-led proposals • Emphasis on eco-standards

  6. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Regional planning policy • East of England Plan (2008) • Part of statutory “Development Plan” • Provides context for local strategies • Sets housing and job requirements to 2021 • Focus on Key Centres for Development and Change (KCDCs) e.g. Bedford/Kempston/Northern Marston Vale

  7. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Regional planning policy • East of England Plan Review • Early review needed to address scope for greater housing delivery • Review due for completion by 2011 • Options consultation later this year

  8. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Regional planning policy • Regional Scale Settlement Study • Marston Vale was one option identified • Green Belt review • Possible increases in Central Beds – early possible candidates include Cranfield and Southern Marston Vale;

  9. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Regional planning policy • Draft South East Plan • Proposed expansion of Milton Keynes into Bedfordshire • 5,600 homes? • 2,000 homes? • 0 homes?

  10. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Sub-Regional planning policy • Milton Keynes South Midlands (MKSM) Sub Regional Strategy • Covers parts of 3 regions: • East, South East, East Midlands • 19,500 homes • 16,270 Bedford Borough • 3,230 Mid Beds

  11. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Sub-Regional planning policy • Revitalisation of Bedford Town Centre • Significant increase in employment • Significantly higher rate of housing delivery • Reducing the need to travel by private vehicle • Developing cultural and heritage-focused tourism • Continued environmental regeneration in the Marston Vale

  12. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Local planning policy • Local Development Frameworks • Core Strategy • Development Management policies • Site Allocations • Adopted Core Strategy for Bedford • Submitted Core Strategy for former Mid Beds area

  13. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Local planning policy – Central Bedfordshire • Support for existing sites e.g. Wixams • Some new growth up to 2026 • 800-1,000 at Wixams • 0-100 at Marston Moretaine • Small-scale growth at villages • Support for infrastructure e.g. • Bedford Milton Keynes Waterway • Forest of Marston Vale • Local traffic issues (Millbrook)

  14. MMETAG Conference - Marston Vale 2050 Final thoughts • Current growth – up to 2021 • Creating successful new/expanded places • Use Growth Area status for advantage • Delivering infrastructure to support growth • Future growth – beyond 2021 • What future for the growth area? • Quantum and distribution of growth • Regional “options” consultation is crucial

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