THIS WHAT YOU VOTed TO APPROVE ON THE 6TH MAY 2021
•It means developers will need to produce an Infrastructure Impact Assessment as part of any planning application, this is to ensure that infrastructure like new schools, GP surgeries, sports facilities etc. are considered in the planning process, policy D1. In addition Policy D2 says developers must prove that if they want to build really dense developments that the homes are of a high design quality;
•Developers are encouraged not leave sites empty and unused but to use them for a social purpose if their development is stalled, policy ES1;
•That you as residents are consulted about any changes to construction management plans, policy CC1, that developers must inform in advance local residents of any change they intend to make in working hours, policy CC2, and to reduce noise & dust policy CC3;
•Developers are further encouraged to meet the highest level of sustainability standards for new buildings, policy SD1;
•Planning has to be done using the latest 3D model technology policy 3D1;
•That in any demolition of existing homes that the housing association is encouraged to bid for GLA grant money which means they need a resident’s ballot first and will also be able to build more affordable homes, policy RB1.
We have also made some recommendations as Community Aspirations and on how to spend the Community Infrastructure Levy from page 29 of the Plan.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN REFERENDUM VERSION
Below is the full Neighbourhood Plan itself and here is a link to a PDF version: iod_neighbourhood_plan_referendum_version.pdf.
But we have also produced this 7 page summary version which only contains the land use policies so is quicker to read, as a PDF: iod_neighbourhood_plan_referendum_policy_only_version.pdf
There are also a range of supporting documents that have to be submitted with the Neighbourhood Plan
They can all be found in this link www.dropbox.com/sh/wj7v0mcc7sat5iv/AADDt7qvOBSiPXXdoWnWxTITa?dl=0 including;
In summary the policies you will be voting on are:
Density - Chapter 3 from page 10
D1 – Infrastructure Impact Assessments.
Applications for large residential developments to be accompanied by Infrastructure Impact Assessments enabling planning officers and committees to assess Infrastructure capacity. Potential Infrastructure improvements to be proposed and assessed where the Infrastructure Impact Assessment suggests Infrastructure is insufficient. If negative impacts cannot be mitigated, applications should be considered unacceptable.
D2 – High density developments. High density developments to specify how they conform to the GLA’s Housing SPG.
Empty sites policy - Chapter 4 from page 16
We do not like useful buildings demolished and then empty sites left unused, for example the old McDonalds by Prestons or the JP Morgan site, we want to encourage to find some better use for them. So if 12 months after planning permission granted and the development is stuck (usually for financial reasons) then the site is used for some other useful social purpose, this is called a Meanwhile use. In return the developer can get a 2 year extension to their planning permission as an incentive.
Such meanwhile uses should be for one or more of the following purposes, subject to site specific constraints:
• Temporary pocket parks
• Affordable workspace or housing
• Temporary farmers’ markets or commercial markets
• Pop-up retail and/or restaurants
• Cultural and sporting activities
• Public art and lighting installations
• Other purposes agreed with LBTH
In return the developer could get a 5 rather then 3 year planning application.
Policy here
ES1 – Use of empty sites. Encourage developers to release empty land and buildings on a temporary basis for community use (e.g. as a pocket park, market, etc.) pending the start of construction.
Construction Management and Communication - Chapter 5 from page 20
Construction causes major problems locally for residents so we have three policies designed to reduce the impact and involve them more in the process.
CC1 – Construction coordination. Changes to construction management with impacts beyond Major or Strategic Development site boundaries to be approved in advance.
CC2 – Construction communication. Communication required with local residents and other stakeholders before changing normal working hours and methods.
CC3 – Control of dust and emissions during construction and demolition. Compliance with the GLA’s Dust and Emissions SPG to be specified.
Sustainable Design - Chapter 6 from page 24
We want better more sustainable buildings built.
BREAAM is the sustainability level for commercial buildings and the Home Quality Mark is for residential.
Home Quality Mark
SD1 – Sustainable Design. Planning applications encouraged to meet the BREEAM and Home Quality Mark standards (or any future replacement standards).
3D Model - Chapter 7 from page 25
3D1 – 3D model for applications. 3D models to be required for large-scale planning applications to improve the qualty of the planning process. See an example here of a 3D model.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMch8-vVhwE
Estate Regeneration Resident Ballots - Chapter 8 from page 27
RB1 – Resident Ballot Requirement. Relevant estate regeneration projects expected to apply for GLA grant funding, including satisfying the GLA’s resident ballot requirement.
You can also access the full set of approval documents here: democracy.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=11486
Below is the full Neighbourhood Plan itself and here is a link to a PDF version: iod_neighbourhood_plan_referendum_version.pdf.
But we have also produced this 7 page summary version which only contains the land use policies so is quicker to read, as a PDF: iod_neighbourhood_plan_referendum_policy_only_version.pdf
There are also a range of supporting documents that have to be submitted with the Neighbourhood Plan
They can all be found in this link www.dropbox.com/sh/wj7v0mcc7sat5iv/AADDt7qvOBSiPXXdoWnWxTITa?dl=0 including;
- Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Basic Plan October 2019 - this is the version before the Examiner amended it
- Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Basic Plan Basic Conditions October 2019
- Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Basic Plan Evidence Base October 2019
- Appendix 1 Consultation Statement - Community Survey - IODNP
- Appendix 2 Consultation Statement - Newspaper articles - IODNP
- Appendix 3 Consultation Statement - Forum emails - IODNP
- IoD NPF Basic Plan Infrastructure Baseline Analysis v1
- Section 11 Evidence Base - Counsel opinion - IODNP
- Section 12 Evidence Base - Construction Map - IODNP
- Construction map Oct 2019 Section 12 Evidence base
- Richard Harwood QC - Isle of Dogs NP advice - 25th April 2018
In summary the policies you will be voting on are:
Density - Chapter 3 from page 10
D1 – Infrastructure Impact Assessments.
Applications for large residential developments to be accompanied by Infrastructure Impact Assessments enabling planning officers and committees to assess Infrastructure capacity. Potential Infrastructure improvements to be proposed and assessed where the Infrastructure Impact Assessment suggests Infrastructure is insufficient. If negative impacts cannot be mitigated, applications should be considered unacceptable.
D2 – High density developments. High density developments to specify how they conform to the GLA’s Housing SPG.
Empty sites policy - Chapter 4 from page 16
We do not like useful buildings demolished and then empty sites left unused, for example the old McDonalds by Prestons or the JP Morgan site, we want to encourage to find some better use for them. So if 12 months after planning permission granted and the development is stuck (usually for financial reasons) then the site is used for some other useful social purpose, this is called a Meanwhile use. In return the developer can get a 2 year extension to their planning permission as an incentive.
Such meanwhile uses should be for one or more of the following purposes, subject to site specific constraints:
• Temporary pocket parks
• Affordable workspace or housing
• Temporary farmers’ markets or commercial markets
• Pop-up retail and/or restaurants
• Cultural and sporting activities
• Public art and lighting installations
• Other purposes agreed with LBTH
In return the developer could get a 5 rather then 3 year planning application.
Policy here
ES1 – Use of empty sites. Encourage developers to release empty land and buildings on a temporary basis for community use (e.g. as a pocket park, market, etc.) pending the start of construction.
Construction Management and Communication - Chapter 5 from page 20
Construction causes major problems locally for residents so we have three policies designed to reduce the impact and involve them more in the process.
CC1 – Construction coordination. Changes to construction management with impacts beyond Major or Strategic Development site boundaries to be approved in advance.
CC2 – Construction communication. Communication required with local residents and other stakeholders before changing normal working hours and methods.
CC3 – Control of dust and emissions during construction and demolition. Compliance with the GLA’s Dust and Emissions SPG to be specified.
Sustainable Design - Chapter 6 from page 24
We want better more sustainable buildings built.
BREAAM is the sustainability level for commercial buildings and the Home Quality Mark is for residential.
Home Quality Mark
SD1 – Sustainable Design. Planning applications encouraged to meet the BREEAM and Home Quality Mark standards (or any future replacement standards).
3D Model - Chapter 7 from page 25
3D1 – 3D model for applications. 3D models to be required for large-scale planning applications to improve the qualty of the planning process. See an example here of a 3D model.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMch8-vVhwE
Estate Regeneration Resident Ballots - Chapter 8 from page 27
RB1 – Resident Ballot Requirement. Relevant estate regeneration projects expected to apply for GLA grant funding, including satisfying the GLA’s resident ballot requirement.
You can also access the full set of approval documents here: democracy.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=11486
Pictures of the summary