household questionnaire were not planning matters or were beyond the agreed scope of this Plan so they have not been included.) 8: Issues from the SWOT Analysis and Proposed Neighbourhood Plan Response. Issue Background Proposed Neighbourhood Plan Response Ensuring that the landscape character that surrounds Sprotbrough village is protected In order to meet its housing requirement DMBCs emerging Local Plan is considering removing land from the Green Belt around Sprotbrough in order to allocate land for housing A Neighbourhood Plan cannot allocate sites in the Green Belt however, local surveys to identify public vistas and views can help to inform that process and will provide justification for a neighbourhood plan policy on protecting landscape character. Community consultation can provide the evidence of the value of landscape character. The design of development in recent years has not always been sensitive enough to the existing character of the Plan area. Local people have already prepared a VDS to demonstrate to developers existing character there is concern that the principles are not always embraced in new proposals the VDS principles as part of a design policy in this NP. Establish clear design policies for future residential proposals. Concern amongst residents that the District wide policies and their are not robust enough to protect the historic character of Sprotbrough There may be continued infill development within the existing settlement could continue to erode the character of parts of the Plan area. Continued infill development will have an impact on the appearance of the village Provide a policy framework for infill development in Sprotbrough village. Impact of parking congestion from new development and around the village core due to historic street pattern and width On street parking is hazardous and the village’s character is eroded in historic parts of the village due to inadequate off-street parking Establish policy for car parking standards for new development. Identify as a project for the PC to seek possible improvements to parking in the village centre.
Value of existing footpath network New development on the edge of the settlement should seek to improve and extend access to the countryside. Existing footpaths particularly to the Don Gorge are highly valued Policy to improve and link in footpaths across the Plan area and to protect existing areas of nature conservation Volume of traffic, speed and pedestrian safety; access to public transport This is already an issue of significant concern development will further increase traffic volumes Although it is outside the scope of this Neighbourhood Plan to address existing traffic issues the NP provides an opportunity to fully understand the issues, to identify particular danger spots and, as a project, the PC can seek ways to work with DMBC to address the issues raised. Traffic management studies will be required by DMBC as part of any major planning application. The provision of public transport is not a land use matter although a core planning principle is to reduce car journeys. The NP acknowledges this and the PC can seek to address this issue as a project. The placed on local shops, services and community facilities The Plan area is a vibrant settlement; people value the local access to shops in both retail areas, the library and the range of indoor and outdoor spaces To ensure that future development protects existing retail uses and community facilities To reduce car use and strengthen the local economy The community recognise the value of having small local businesses operating from within the plan area. Advances in technology will make home working increasingly possible. To ensure policy encourages suitable business and home working. Given local concern over traffic volumes, encouraging people to minimise car travel by working from home or setting up small businesses within the Plan area may contribute to addressing this issue.
a. The Nelson Practice & b. Park View Surgery AVM Solutions, vehicle maintenance The Bed Emporium Perfect Harmony Dixie’s Cafe Apple Tree Nursery The Scott Practice North Bridge Cars PTS Elite (beautician) The Newton Arms Orchard Infant School Village pharmacy Jay Cee Autos, MOT & service West Yorkshire Windows Panache Hair Studio Mr Fish (& chips) Copley Junior School Richmond Care Home Demed Minis Keencost Kitchens 7 Lucky Seven (take away) 7 8 TT GEX, signs, graphics & tints Artificial Grass The Ivanhoe Automotive Home Improvements Hair and Beauty Food & Drink Educational Medical Sport/Fitness DG Autos repairs & sales Wilson’s Carpets Sprotbrough Country Club C & S Car Repairs Sofa Giant / King Otto’s wine bar & bistro Barkley Hydraulics ??? The Furniture Workshops Mefil 12 Carpet Right Tea & Bistro Sofology The Boat Inn Magnet Kitchens The Pantry Electrical Store Shires Stores, general store, deli & P O