Neighbourhood Plan as specified in the NPPG are met. That the NDP complies with all Legal Requirements specified for the preparation and approval of a Plan. Parish. Adopted South Northamptonshire Local Plan Saved Policies (1997, saved 2007) Similarly to the NPPF, the adopted SNC Local Plan places great value on the protection and sensitive management of the District’s rural area, including the sensitive development of its villages and emphasises the importance of their relationship with the open countryside that surrounds them. It sets out policies that seek to support new rural residential development designed to meet local needs, albeit it should incorporate a high standard of design and amenity in keeping with the character of the local area. The neighbourhood plan should ensure that its policies seek to respect, preserve and wherever possible enhance the Parish’s important natural and historical assets. The plan should promote a mixed and prosperous community and seek to identify and meet the housing, economic and cultural needs of both current and future residents. It should also seek to direct development away from areas of environmental sensitivity. Additionally, it should take note of any local level designations and seek to protect and preserve those that are most vulnerable. West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy, and Underpinning Evidence Base. The West Nothants JCS Plan has been adopted and will provide the strategic policy framework for the Parish. Additionally, it is underpinned by up-to-date evidence that identifies a contemporary list of local needs and sensitivities that the plan should take account of. Predominantly the JCS Plan seeks to ensure that the rural area continues to accommodate sustainable The neighbourhood plan must be proactive and positively plan to identify and meet the development needs of the parish. New housing and community facilities should support a mixed community and seek to meet the needs of all. At the same time development must be planned for in a manner that continues to protect the Parish’s most valuable
Such activities could benefit the Village in a number of ways: Could provide services to businesses and individuals in the Village Provide services to the surrounding district The increased income in Households will bring benefits to the Village through increased spending power Business activity may benefit existing businesses, e.g. Post office SWOT Analysis of Parish Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Relatively Low Crime Recent housing developments have not supported Village Character. Improve pedestrian safety Danger from HGVs and fast volume of Traffic Valued Primary School Traffic Speed and Volume through the Village endangers life and splits village in two halves Implement Traffic management through the Village Exceptional Flood conditions Valued Village Services including Shop, Post Office, Pubs, and Butcher Parking Issues on verges and pavements Divert HGV Traffic from Village Failure to complete NDP leading to unwanted and undesirable Housing development Rural landscape surrounding the Village Pedestrian Vulnerability More diverse mix of ages and families in the Village Absorption of the Village by Northampton through Jct16 Development and SUEs Significant built and landscape heritage Infrequent Bus Service Make sure housing developments target the needs of the Village not those of the Developers Loss of historic character of the Village by inappropriate housing designs Excellent range of Community Activities Limited activity for Older Children Encourage Local Businesses Loss of Local Services such as Post Office Thriving Village Clubs, both Sports and Other High House Prices Keep Village as a rural Community and separate from Northampton by developing the Neighbourhood Plan and ensuring SNC adopt it Increased Flood Risk from water run-off inside flood barrier due to increased housing
Employment Opportunities in Northampton, Towcester, and Daventry Lack of Affordable Housing, and Housing for first time buyers and small young families and people wishing to downsize Improve the performance of the Broadband delivery for both leisure and business activities (now achieved) Worsening Sewerage problems Access to Good Health Support in Bugbrooke and Northampton. Poor Broadband Service (since this assessment BT Infinity has been extended to the Village) Support Village Clubs and Societies to foster a strong Community spirit Developers target Village in light of SHLAA land identification Proximity to Junction 16 of M1 Outbreaks of vandalism Support Village Events to ensure Village has a distinct individual identity Increased Crime and Vandalism as Northampton Housing growth encroaches closer to Village Proximity to mainline rail station in Northampton Poor Sewerage Service Keep the environment around the Village attractive and open to recreation by ensuring Footpaths are well maintained More Traffic through the Village due to developments in neighbouring parishes and the lack of an alternative road Excellent Village Hall to provide a venue for many Village activities Work with neighbouring Councils, including Northampton, to ensure a shared Vision for the Village Loss of Village identity Strong support for Village to remain a rural community separate from Northampton Neighbourhood Plan runs out of steam and fails to deliver, or is not accepted Key sustainability issues Overview 5.1 The key sustainability issues for Kislingbury Parish have been identified following a programme of evidence gathering, consultation with both residents and statutory consultees and from the review of plans and programmes undertaken in Section 3.0
Space in Countryside around the Village or on Village Confine Borders JCS Plan, SNC Open Space Strategy, SNC Playing Pitch Strategy, Social The need for new houses of the right kind in the Village Village Questionnaire, Consultation, NPPG, Adopted West Northants JCS Plan, SNC Developer Contributions SPD, SNC LSP Sustainable Communities Strategy, New Houses to be constructed to be efficient in the use of gas, water, and electricity and to meet standards of Sustainability Consultation, NPPG, Adopted West Northants JCS Plan, SNC State of the District’s Housing, Planning approvals for Housing Projects to meet the needs of the Village Village Questionnaire, Consultation, NPPF, NPPG, SNC Developer Contributions SPD, SNC State of the District’s Housing, SNC LSP Sustainable Communities Strategy, Reduce/Control Traffic Volumes on the main through route of the Village Village Questionnaire, Adopted West Northants JCS Plan, Northamptonshire Transportation Plan, SNC Transport Strategy, Village Transport Appraisal, West Northants Infrastructure Delivery Plan Create Safe Road environment for School age pedestrians at critical times of the day Village Questionnaire, SNC Developer Contributions SPD, Northamptonshire Transportation Plan, SNC Transport Strategy, Village Transport Appraisal, SNC LSP Sustainable Communities Strategy, West Northants Infrastructure Delivery Plan Improve Bus Service to key shopping and employment centres not sufficient Northamptonshire Transportation Plan, SNC Transport Strategy, Village Transport Appraisal, Abate and Reduce Noise and Fume Pollution from the M1 Village Questionnaire, Village Transport Appraisal, Improve Village Sewerage Capacity problem Village Questionnaire, SNC Developer Contributions SPD, Improve Footpath maintenance. Create Cycle paths to neighbouring villages or Northampton Adopted West Northants JCS Plan, SNC Developer Contributions SPD, SNC Transport Strategy, SNC LSP Sustainable Communities Strategy, Economic Village environment to support new home based businesses Consultation, Adopted West Northants JCS Plan