Draft. Infrastructure Development Plan

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1 Draft Development Plan May 2013

2 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Contents 1.0 Introduction Definition of infrastructure The District Plan Background to the Development Plan Community Levy Format of the Development Plan Costs... 8 Appendix A Strategic A A.2 Education A.3 Health A A.5 (including mitigation under the Habitats Regulations Assessment) A.6 Public and Community Services A.7 Utility Services Appendix B Schedules B.1 District Wide B.2 Albourne B.3 Ansty and Staplefield B.4 Ardingly B.5 Ashurst Wood B.6 Balcombe B.7 Bolney B.8 Burgess Hill B.9 Cuckfield B.10 East Grinstead B.11 Hassocks B.12 Haywards Heath B.13 Horsted Keynes B.14 Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common B.15 Lindfield B.16 Lindfield Rural

3 Draft Development Plan May 2013 B.17 Slaugham B.18 Turners Hill B.19 Twineham B.20 West Hoathly B.21 Worth

4 Draft Development Plan May Introduction 1.1 The provision of local infrastructure is a very important issue for local communities affected by development. The delivery of the right levels and type of infrastructure is essential to support new homes, economic growth and the creation of sustainable communities. 1.2 This document supports the objectives outlined in the proposed submission District Plan and provides detail on infrastructure needs within the District. The proposed submission District Plan sets out that necessary social, physical and green infrastructure will be required to ensure that sustainable communities are created. To help achieve this, the Development Plan will identify the infrastructure requirements for the District, who will provide them and when, as far as possible. It also plays an important role in the preparation and adoption of a Community Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule for Mid Sussex by providing evidence of a need for infrastructure investment in the District and forms the basic justification for setting a levy rate. The Development Plan may also help Town and Parish Councils in the production of Neighbourhood Plans. 1.3 planning helps to ensure that there is a common understanding between service providers, developers, local communities and the District Council as to the local infrastructure needs and to ensure that infrastructure is properly planned for, funded and provided in tandem with planned development in the District. Where possible, the Development Plan sets out an estimate of likely costs associated with each project/ programme. In the future, this document can be updated and monitored as necessary to reflect changes as infrastructure is provided and new needs identified. 1.4 In working with the community on what infrastructure is needed, Town and Parish Councils have provided information on local infrastructure needs and this has been included within the Development Plan. Organisations such as the public transport providers, emergency services, utility companies, the development industry and other internal providers of services such as the highway authority, education and social services have also provided information regarding infrastructure requirements. 2.0 Definition of infrastructure 2.1 There is a wide range of different types of infrastructure, so it is helpful to establish how it can be defined, particularly as infrastructure can be provided by various organisations and funded through different mechanisms. 2.2 has been defined in legislation in relation to the Community Levy as a funding mechanism. Section 216 (1) of the Planning Act 2008 provides that the CIL regulations must require the authority that charges CIL to apply it, or cause it to be applied, to funding infrastructure. 2.3 The word infrastructure is defined in section 216 (2), which provides: In sub-section (1), infrastructure includes (a) roads and other transport facilities, (b) flood defences, (c) schools and other educational facilities, 3

5 Draft Development Plan May 2013 (d) medical facilities, (e) sporting and recreational facilities, (f) open spaces, and (g) affordable housing [ ]. 2.4 For the purpose of this document, the definition of key infrastructure categories, and the elements within each group, is set out in the table below: Education Health Public and Community Services Utility Services Elements Relevant to Mid Sussex Road Bus Rail networks Cycling and walking infrastructure Further and higher education Secondary and primary education Nursery schools Acute care and general hospitals Mental health hospitals Health centres/ Clinical Commissioning Groups Supported accommodation and community facilities Sports centres and other recreation facilities Play space Flood defences Open spaces and parks Habitats Regulations Assessment mitigation interventions necessary to mitigate the effects of development on European-designated conservation sites Emergency services (ambulance, fire and rescue, and police) Libraries Places of worship Cemeteries Waste management and disposal Electricity and gas distribution Water supply Wastewater treatment and sewerage Telecommunications infrastructure 4

6 Draft Development Plan May The District Plan 3.1 The proposed submission District Plan identifies securing infrastructure as one of its key strategic objectives: To ensure that development is accompanied by the necessary infrastructure in the right place at the right time that meets supports development and sustainable communities. This includes the provision of efficient and sustainable transport networks. (Strategic Objective 6, proposed submission District Plan, May 2013) 3.2 The District Plan infrastructure policy will require new development to be supported by necessary infrastructure and that it is provided in a timely manner, through developer funded contributions: DP18 Securing Development will be permitted where any necessary social, physical and green infrastructure needed to support the proposed development and contribute to sustainable communities exists, or can be provided in a timely manner, through developer-funded contributions. The Community Levy Charging Schedule sets out how new building projects pay for the necessary infrastructure to support development. The Council will supplement this with negotiated Section 106 agreements to secure affordable housing and additional site specific infrastructure, and Section 278 agreements to secure highway improvements, to make development acceptable in planning terms where appropriate. Planning permission for major developments will only be granted on condition that a programme of infrastructure delivery is agreed before development begins (implemented by way of appropriate planning conditions/ legal agreements). The Community Levy will normally be spent on infrastructure needs in the locality of the scheme that generated it. Proposals by services providers for the delivery of utility infrastructure required to meet the needs generated by new development in the District and by existing communities will be encouraged and permitted, subject to accordance with other policies within the Plan. 3.3 Some elements, such as the delivery of utility infrastructure, will be an integral part of all new development. Other elements, particularly community, recreation and transport contributions will relate to the identified needs that would arise from a development in a particular location. These requirements will be informed by the infrastructure planning work and planning application process. 4.0 Background to the Development Plan 4.1 The Development Plan has been based on a variety of work undertaken by the District Council and by other organisations: 5

7 Draft Development Plan May 2013 In 2008, the District Council prepared a Rural Issues Background Paper. This paper prepared a comprehensive list of all community facilities available in the villages in Mid Sussex. The paper developed the Council s awareness of rural service provision. Following on from this in 2009, the District Council published Audits of the three major towns in the District. This included early work to identify and map all major community facilities within the towns, and to identify their availability and location. In April 2009, the District Council produced a draft Position Statement. The Investment Position Paper was prepared to establish and evaluate current conditions and challenges affecting Mid Sussex s vital infrastructure, and to identify key infrastructure shortfalls and how they can be met. Since the publication of this Position Statement, Mid Sussex District Council officers and Members have actively engaged with a number of significant infrastructure providers across the District. This included the County Council, Southern Water, the Highways Agency and numerous other infrastructure providers. The key objective of this has been to discuss barriers to infrastructure delivery and update them on possible future development in the District and where this will influence the providers various capital investment plans. In June 2011, the Town and Parish Councils were asked to submit evidence about their communities aspirations and needs for infrastructure. This response has provided valuable local knowledge and included providing information on infrastructure requirements to add to the Development Plan. The Town and Parish Councils had the opportunity to update this evidence in December Further evidence was collected from the recently published Burgess Hill Town Wide Strategy. This evidence has been included in the Schedules. Further amendments to the Development Plan have been made as a result of the representations received during the consultation on the draft District Plan (October 2011 January 2012) and the preliminary draft Charging Schedule for the Community Levy (February March 2012). In March 2013, Town and Parish Councils had the opportunity to update their list of infrastructure needs. In May 2013, infrastructure providers had the opportunity to update and confirm information in the strategic infrastructure section (Appendix A). 5.0 Community Levy 5.1 At present the developer contributions towards infrastructure provision come through Section 106 Agreements/ Planning Obligations attached to planning permissions. The Community Levy (CIL; or Levy) is a new system of planning charges that the Council can levy on developers undertaking most new building projects in the District. The Community Levy was introduced by Part 11 of the Planning Act 2008 and is now governed by the Community Regulations 2010 as amended in The money raised through the Community Levy can be used to fund a wide range of infrastructure that is needed to support new development in the area. 6

8 Draft Development Plan May The District Council resolved on the 20 th April 2011 to produce a Community Levy. The chargeable amount of Community Levy to be levied on new development will eventually be set out in an adopted document called a Charging Schedule, as a rate of pounds per square metre. The Planning Act requires the Charging Schedule to be informed by appropriate available evidence. 5.3 This includes the proposed submission District Plan; the Development Plan; and the Viability Assessment (December 2011 and reviewed in May 2013). The District Council appointed consultants to undertake a Viability Assessment and it provides evidence and recommendations to the District Council on the level of charge that different types of development can afford to contribute towards the provision of necessary infrastructure. The Development Plan provides evidence of a need for infrastructure investment in Mid Sussex and forms the basic justification for a Community Levy charge. It identifies a need for infrastructure investment and shows a draft infrastructure total still to be funded of 118m, which could be filled by Community Levy revenues, taking other funding sources into account. This funding gap is needed to demonstrate the justification for a Community Levy charge. 5.4 The preliminary draft Charging Schedule was published for public consultation between the 9 th February and the 21 st March Members of the Better Environment Advisory Group considered the issues raised during the consultation at their meeting on the 25 th April In January 2013, the Government announced that town and parish councils that take a proactive approach, by drawing up neighbourhood plans that are endorsed by local people in a referendum, will receive 25% of the revenues from the Community Levy arising from the development that they choose to accept. In areas not covered by an agreed neighbourhood plan, the town or parish council will receive up to 15% of the Community Levy, capped at 100 per dwelling in the parish at the time the Levy is collected. The proposed submission District Plan goes further than this, and proposes that the Community Levy collected from developers by the District Council will normally be spent on infrastructure needs in the locality of the scheme that generated it. 6.0 Format of the Development Plan 6.1 Appendix A provides further details on strategic infrastructure provision and funding sources for the various infrastructure categories. It identifies the key issues for Mid Sussex and what strategic infrastructure may be required to support further development. It should be noted that this section does not include all infrastructure required, rather it discusses infrastructure needs in broad terms. 6.2 Appendix B sets out the infrastructure schedules for each town and parish around the District. These list the known items of infrastructure that would be required to support future development in the parishes. costs are provided and it is the costs that inform the infrastructure funding gap in the table below. Work will continue to update these infrastructure schedules as 7

9 Draft Development Plan May 2013 new information becomes available and so the Development Plan will be a live document. 7.0 Costs 7.1 The table below identifies the draft total cost of infrastructure by category and details of s106 funding, which results in the draft infrastructure total still to be funded. 7.2 Other funding sources are likely to be available which will contribute towards the costs of the infrastructure schemes. Where known, these details have been provided in the Schedules (Appendix B). Draft Cost ( ) 1 45,559,907 Education 44,072,361 Health 1,951,200 41,888,187 1,465,500 Habitats Regulations Mitigation 940,807 Public and Community Services 1,470,000 Utility Services Unknown 2 Draft 137,347,962 ( s106 money 3 ) ( 12,551,966) (Committed s106 Funding 4 ) ( 5,393,254) Less Existing s106 Funding Available 5 7,158,712 Less Anticipated s106 Funding (Estimate) 6 11,035,558 Less Other Known Funding 7 579,541 Draft Still to be Funded 7.3 Table Notes: 118,574, The higher total estimated infrastructure cost (taken from the Schedules in Appendix B) has been used to calculate the draft total cost in the table above. 2. The cost of utilities infrastructure is often confidential because it is commercially sensitive so it has not been possible to establish this cost. 3. This is the amount of s106 received and available to use. 4. This is the amount of s106 received but already allocated to a project. 5. This is the difference between the total s106 and committed s This is the amount of s106 that has been agreed but not yet received. 8

10 Draft Development Plan May This is other funding identified in the Schedules as contributing towards infrastructure schemes. It currently excludes other funding streams. 9

11 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Appendix A Strategic This appendix sets out an overview of the various infrastructure categories and the issues relevant to Mid Sussex District. A.1 Lead Organisation Highways Agency, West Sussex County Council Sources of Information West Sussex Plan (West Sussex County Council, February 2011) Existing Provision Mid Sussex Study Stage 1 (December 2012) Delivering a Sustainable System (DaSTS) 2010 A22 Study the Atkins Study on at East Grinstead Burgess Hill Town Wide Strategy Draft Report 2011 West Sussex County Council Draft Strategic Package May 2013 Southern Railway Strategic Roads The A23 London to Brighton road runs near the western border of the District. Non-Strategic Roads The non-strategic road network comprises A roads (non-trunk) includes the A272 which runs east-west through the District, the A22 which runs from Croydon to Lewes and passes through East Grinstead, the A264 which runs close to the northern border of the District, and the A273 which runs from Haywards Heath to Pyecombe via Burgess Hill, Hassocks and Keymer. Rail Services There are six railway stations in Mid Sussex, five of which are on the main Brighton to London line: Hassocks, 10

12 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Burgess Hill, Wivelsfield, Haywards Heath and Balcombe. East Grinstead railway station is on the East Grinstead to London line and has recently had a new station building. The station building was funded through the National Stations Improvement Programme with support from West Sussex County Council towards the development. There is also a new station building at Hassocks currently being constructed. Bus Services There are a number of bus service providers operating within Mid Sussex, including Compass Travel, Metrobus and The Sussex Bus. Services operate to most towns and many villages although some services are infrequent and many do not operate in the evening or at weekends. In other areas, bus services are infrequent or nonexistent. There are a number of special services for school buses. People aged 60 or over and the disabled are eligible for free bus passes for off-peak travel in Sussex. Walking and Cycling National Cycle Network Route 20 travels through the west of the District connecting London to Brighton. Route 21 links East Grinstead to Crawley. A number of significant cycle routes exist including the Worth Way and Forest Way in East Grinstead. The District contains a number of other cycle routes and an extensive network of footpaths/ pedestrian routes, with walking remaining a popular pastime. Planned Provision Key Issues Planned investment includes: significant safety improvement works on the A272 resurfacing of the A22 in East Grinstead, to be delivered in conjunction with a Route Safety Scheme; surfacing along parts of the A264 carriageway resurfacing on the A273 Other objectives include aims to improve public transport interchanges, footways and lighting should further enhance safety on the road networks. Mid Sussex District is generally well served by both bus and rail services, however, road traffic and transport issues predominate as key to the delivery of new homes and businesses in Mid Sussex. A number of interventions such as improved signalling, junction improvements and priority bus corridors are necessary to support proposed growth. The Council has been working in partnership with the Highways Agency and West Sussex County Council as Highways Authority to identify and address issues and to find appropriate 11

13 Draft Development Plan May 2013 sustainable transport solutions. The Mid Sussex Stage 1 Study is a background document for the proposed submission District Plan. Air quality is a potential issue in relation to the A22 and its impact on the Ashdown Forest European-designated conservation site Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Atmospheric pollution as a result of increased traffic could affect the heathland habitat. The Mid Sussex Stage 1 Study indicates that projected traffic increases are below the threshold deemed as significant and, therefore, the Habitats Regulations Assessment report concludes that adverse effects are unlikely and no further measures are necessary. In order to promote good practice, the proposed submission District Plan Policy DP19 sets out measures to encourage sustainable transport and Policy DP27 sets the requirements for avoidance and mitigation in relation to air pollution. Sources of Funding Developer contributions through CIL, s106, s278 West Sussex County Council Highways Agency Network Rail for the railway station improvements A.2 Education Education Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision West Sussex County Council West Sussex Asset Management Plan Local Policy Statement, West Sussex County Council Education Department, November 2003 West Sussex County Council School Organisation Plan Other sources of information available from West Sussex County Council The proposed expansion of primary schools in the north of West Sussex (consultation document), West Sussex County Council, May 2012 Early Years 12

14 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Primary The District has 27 primary schools serving the District. Secondary There are 7 state secondary schools in the District. Special Educational Needs (SEN) A new SEN school for Early Years, Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 (130 pupils), including an assessment nursery and a replacement for Oakmeeds workplace nursery has been built in Burgess Hill on the site of Oakmeeds Community College. Private Provision There are several independent schools within Mid Sussex District. Planned Provision A new SEN (Special Educational Needs) school for Early Years, Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 (130 pupils), including an assessment nursery and a replacement for Oakmeeds workplace nursery is currently being built in Burgess Hill on the site of Oakmeeds Community College. West Sussex County Council has consulted on proposals for primary schools to expand to cater for existing or forecast future demand. The following summarises these proposals: Hassocks Infants From 2.5 form entry to 3 form entry For September 2013 The Windmills Junior From 2 form entry to 3 form entry For September 2013 St. Lawrence CE Primary From 2 form entry to 3 form entry From September 2013 Lindfield Primary From 2 form entry to 3 form entry For September 2013 Baldwin s Hill Primary From a 20 place admission to 1 form entry For September 2013 Blackwell Primary From 1 form entry to 2 form entry For September 2013 Key Issues West Sussex County Council has indicated that at a certain level, large-scale strategic development will require new and additional educational facilities, while other development may require improved facilities. West Sussex County Council s Capital & Asset Management Team provided information on school accommodation issues and school capacity within Mid Sussex District. West Sussex County Council has 13

15 Draft Development Plan May 2013 recently commissioned a Pupil Forecasting Report, which they have used to identify likely future school capacity constraints and additional land requirements for primary and secondary school places. This is based on the most recent demographic trends. The County Council has also provided information on the demand for school places arising from large scale development within the consultation draft District Plan. Information on early year s infrastructure provision has not been easily established. It is subject to further discussion between Mid Sussex District Council and West Sussex County Council. Predictions of education infrastructure needs will be subject to revision as new information on pupil/ child number forecasts and housing numbers become available. Should significant development be proposed by Neighbourhood Plans then the infrastructure investment will be revised and planned for accordingly. Primary In terms of primary school provision, the County Council Pupil Forecasting work has identified that schools in the south of the District in Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint and Twineham will be oversubscribed. Likewise, in the central area of the District, Balcombe, Blackthorns, Bolney, Handcross, and Lindfield primary schools will experience capacity issues of varying severity. While in the north of the District some localised capacity problems exist, the overall level of provision is expected to be able to cater for estimated need. In these areas, new development is likely to increase these capacity problems, and depending on the size and scale of development will need to be accommodated through extensions to the existing provision. Predictions of education infrastructure needs will be subject to revision as new information on pupil/ child number forecasts and housing numbers and trajectories become available. Should significant development be proposed by Neighbourhood Plans then the infrastructure investment needs identified in this plan will be revised and planned for accordingly. Furthermore, large scale development envisaged in the northern sector of Burgess Hill will require land and new primary school provision to provide one 2-form (2FE) and one 3-form (3FE) entry schools. The nature, location and timing of the provision of these schools are subject to further discussion. 14

16 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Secondary West Sussex County Council has indicated that secondary schools in the East Grinstead area will be approaching capacity in the early part of the plan period. Existing secondary schools in Haywards Heath are not currently expected to experience significant increases in pupil numbers over the plan period, however, significant development could place significant pressure on these resources and would have to be reviewed if such development is proposed. West Sussex County Council enrolment information has identified that secondary school provision in Hassocks is anticipated to be over subscribed at present and for much of the early part of the plan period. New development is likely to increase this capacity problem, and depending on the size and scale of development will need to be accommodated through extensions to the existing provision. Based on detailed analysis of existing capacity, it can be established that existing secondary schools in Burgess Hill will not have capacity to cater for the number of pupils generated by large-scale development envisaged in the north/northwest of Burgess Hill. This development will require land and contributions towards construction costs for a new secondary school, of sufficient size and scale to be able to accommodate 1,200 pupils. Sources of Funding Central government grant Developer contributions. Mid Sussex District Council requires developer contributions towards the cost of education provision for any development which gives rise to increased need. CIL 15

17 Draft Development Plan May 2013 A.3 Health Health Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision Planned Provision Horsham and Mid Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS England Commissioning Intentions Overview As part of the changes made by the Health and Care Act 2012, Primary Care Trusts, including NHS West Sussex, were abolished. They have been replaced by NHS England and local clinical commissioning groups. From the 1 st April 2013, the Horsham and Mid Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group is responsible for the majority of the local health services. The main district general hospital services are commissioned from the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. More specialised services include the Sussex Eye Hospital and Hurstwood Park the Regional Neurosciences Centre. The Mid Sussex Wellbeing Team provides information, help and advice on wellbeing issues. There are no planned upgrades or improvements at present. Key Issues The Brow Surgery in Burgess Hill is located in a premises that is part of the Burgess Hill Town Centre Master Plan, and therefore a revised location may be necessary in the future. The primary and community health estate is recognised by NHS West Sussex as being in good overall condition with recent developments being future proofed to cater for expected development within the District. While there are some localised capacity problems at some clinics, significant capacity exists across the District at centres such as the Vale in Haywards Heath or Sidney West in Burgess Hill to ensure that most new developments can be accommodated, or areas with capacity constraints are within a suitable distance of a clinic with capacity. The key issue from the NHS perspective is to improve the delivery of the wider spectrum of medical services 16

18 Draft Development Plan May 2013 across the District. Sources of Funding Relevant Standards Within larger developments land may be allocated for the provision of healthcare facilities. Smaller developments could support the provision through financial contributions to provide new facilities in larger schemes or improve existing facilities that are needed to meet the additional demand arising from the development. Investment in health centres and GP surgeries is driven by a number of factors including market forces and the Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) programme. In order to provide a guide to the likely needs over the Plan period a number of assumptions have been made: The current number of patients per GP in the District is maintained at approximately 2,000. A new practice is triggered when there is enough demand for 4 GPs, i.e. 8,000 patients triggers the requirement for a new practice. West Sussex Primary Care Trust have indicated that new primary care provision in the form of community health services will need to be improved in all the major settlements in the District. A.4 Leisure Lead Organisation Mid Sussex District Council Sources of Information Leisure & Cultural Strategy for Mid Sussex Mid Sussex Assessment of Open Space, Sport and Recreation refresh 2010 Existing Provision There is a wide range of sport and recreation facilities across the District including health and fitness clubs, sports halls, swimming pools, golf courses, synthetic turf pitches, grass pitches and bowls facilities. There are leisure centres in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Hassocks and Haywards Heath offering a range of sporting activities. Heritage and visitor attractions include the Great Gardens of Sussex (Borde Hill, High Beeches, Wakehurst 17

19 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Place and Nymans), Bluebell Railway, Standen, West Hoathly Priest House, East Grinstead and Cuckfield museums and performance venues Martlets Hall, Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, Clair Hall and the Hub Theatre. Planned Provision Key Issues There are extensive needs in the District, which are set out in full in the Leisure & Cultural Strategy for Mid Sussex Details of planned provision identified as a result of the Leisure & Cultural Strategy are set out in the schedules. Mid Sussex needs to ensure that there is sufficient indoor and outdoor leisure activities and premises to cater for both residents and visitor requirements in the future. The Sport England Active People survey demonstrates that Mid Sussex has a comparatively high level of club membership and sports participation. It is likely that demand for leisure facilities will increase in the future so it is important that this demand is met. The recommendations of the Council s Leisure & Cultural Strategy and Assessment of Open Space, Sport and Recreation have been taken into account in preparation of the proposed submission District Plan. It is proposed through the District Plan that developers will be required to contribute towards the provision of open space, sports and recreation facilities and provide facilities on larger development sites. The District Council will prepare a Playing Pitch Strategy and work with towns and parishes in preparing neighbourhood plans to identify suitable sites for provision of health and leisure facilities when particular deficiencies and local needs have been identified. Sources of Funding CIL Developer funding through direct provision Government grants Mid Sussex District Council External funding 18

20 Draft Development Plan May 2013 A.5 (including mitigation under the Habitats Regulations Assessment) Mitigation Under the Habitats Regulations Assessment Lead Organisation Mid Sussex District Council Sources of Information Habitats Regulations Assessment for the Mid Sussex District Plan, May 2013 Associated background studies for the Habitats Regulations Assessment Existing Provision Planned Provision Key Issues Sources of Funding None This is currently work in progress. It is a priority to implement and deliver a strategic Suitable Alternative Natural space (SANG) and a Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM) strategy. Under the provisions of the Habitats Regulations 2010, the Council is required to consider the potential impacts of the proposed submission District Plan on sites designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA), Special Area of Conservation (SAC) or Ramsar sites. The Habitats Regulations Assessment that accompanies the proposed submission District Plan provides detail regarding the potential impacts and associated mitigation measures in relation to all relevant sites. This applies especially to new residential development within 7km of the Ashdown Forest. The Habitats Regulations Assessment Report for the proposed submission Mid Sussex District Plan suggests a range of mitigation measures including Suitable Alternative Natural space (SANGs) and on-site management measures at the Ashdown Forest known as Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM). The zone of influence liable to these mitigation costs is within 7km from the Ashdown Forest. At present, there is no certainty about the cost levels to secure the required mitigation, however, further work is underway to provide more detail and explore potential options. Mid Sussex District Council CIL/ s106 Direct provision by developers 19

21 Draft Development Plan May 2013 A.6 Public and Community Services Emergency Services Ambulance Lead Organisation South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) formed in July 2006, as a result of the merger between the former ambulance trusts in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Sources of Information South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust Integrated Business Plan Existing Provision Planned Provision Key Issues Ambulance stations are located in East Grinstead and Haywards Heath. The Council is not aware of any plans or proposals for new or expanded ambulance stations within the District. The Trust responds to 999 calls from the public, urgent calls from healthcare professionals, and in Kent and Sussex, provides non-emergency patient transport services (pre-booked patient journeys to and from healthcare facilities). The Service: covers a geographical area of 3,600 square miles (Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent, Surrey, and North East Hampshire). serves a resident population of 4.5 million. operates from over 70 sites ranging from ambulance stations and ambulance community response posts to three Emergency Dispatch Centres, where 999 calls are received, clinical advice provided and emergency vehicles dispatched. received more than 688,000 emergency calls in 2011/12. employs more than 3,000 staff. There have been increasing demands on the ambulance service and it is predicted that these will continue to rise. Sources of Funding Service level agreements with the region s Primary Care Trusts 20

22 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Emergency Services Fire and Rescue Lead Organisation West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service West Sussex County Council (the Fire Authority) Sources of Information Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 South East Regional Management Board West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Plan West Sussex Fire and Rescue Action Plan West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Annual Report Existing Provision Planned Provision Key Issues Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath have a variable crewing system wholetime and retained. There are on-call firefighters providing 24-hour cover at Hurstpierpoint and Turners Hill. There is no planned increase in provision in the District at present. Keymer Fire Station was closed in April 2011 following a county-wide review of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service resources for emergency response and community safety work. In December 2011, plans were announced to merge the current Command and Mobilising Centre based in Chichester with East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service to create a single Fire Control Centre for Sussex. Haywards Heath Fire Station was chosen as the venue for the new Sussex Control Centre since it is geographically central for both Services and it would create equal opportunity for staff in both existing control rooms to consider relocating. It is expected that the single joint control facility will be operational from late autumn 2013 to spring The vision of the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is: 'A Fire and Rescue Service serving its community, businesses and visitors by making West Sussex a safer place to live, work and visit'. The Service Plan identifies five Strategic Aims: Reducing the number of emergency incidents and their consequences Working with partners to build a safer, stronger, healthier and more sustainable community Safe, healthy and competent employees Value for money services Reducing the service's impact on the environment 21

23 Draft Development Plan May 2013 West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service now deal with fewer fires but an increasing number of vehicle collisions and floods. Greater emphasis is also now placed on undertaking work on fire prevention and community safety. Forthcoming challenges and opportunities for the service include the implementation of the new FireLink Communication System, and changes to the response standards and Emergency Response Activities. Developers will need to continue to liaise with West Sussex County Council Highways Department to ensure that suitable access to new development is provided. There may also be the need to carry out work to ensure that sufficient supplies of water in terms of volume and pressure are available. The developer should provide the infrastructure required to serve a new development at no cost to the emergency service. Sources of Funding Funding for the fire service comes from two principal sources: Precept this is simply an amount of money collected by a local authority, from households, via council tax which goes towards the costs of funding the fire and rescue service. Grant settlement the remainder of the fire and rescue service funding comes from a central government grant settlement paid to each fire authority. Each fire and rescue service has to negotiate its own grant according to size and demands on its services. Developers will also be required to contribute towards works that may be needed to fulfil the fire authority's duty to ensure the provision of an adequate access and supply of water for fire fighting. In addition, the developer may be required to make a proportionate contribution towards the provision of new fire fighting services or facilities to enable the fire and rescue service to meet its statutory requirements and prescribed standards of fire cover for the area. The costs are based on the additional population coming from the new development. 22

24 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Emergency Services Police Lead Organisation Sussex Police Sources of Information Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Safer in Sussex: Police and Crime Plan 2013/2017 Existing Provision Planned Provision Key Issues Sussex Police Authority Operational Delivery Plan 2013 There are police stations in each of the three main towns. There are no known planned increases in provision. National priorities for the police service outlined in the Strategic Policing Requirement and defined by the Home Secretary include addressing the following national threats: terrorism, civil emergencies, organised crime, public order and large-scale cyber incident. In November 2012, the people of Sussex elected the first Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner to represent them for policing and crime in the county. The Police and Crime Commissioner has replaced the Police Authority and will set the police budget, local policing and crime priorities in a Police and Crime Plan and will hold the Chief Constable to account. The Police and Crime Plan 2013/2017 for Sussex sets out the strategic direction for policing. It has four key priorities: crime and community safety, victim focus, public confidence, and value for money. The Operational Delivery Plan 2013 sets out how operational policing in Sussex will be delivered against the priorities, targets and budget set by the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, taking account of regional and national responsibilities and the needs of local communities. Sussex Police have Crime Prevention Design Advisors who champion a scheme called, Secured by Design and provide advice on crime prevention. The Secured by Design scheme combines designing out crime with enhanced security to reduce crime and create safe and sustainable communities. The aim of designing out crime is to reduce the vulnerability of people, property and businesses to crime as well as reducing the fear of crime. This is through designing the built environment so that opportunities for crime are removed. This includes 23

25 Draft Development Plan May 2013 addressing access and movement, surveillance, defensible space, and lighting. As part of a planning application, Design and Access Statements should demonstrate how crime prevention measures have been considered in the design of the proposal and how the design reflects the attributes of safe, sustainable places. Sources of Funding Government grant funding Police Precept from Council Tax Charging for policing events Community Levy Libraries Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision Planned Provision West Sussex County Council Various sources of information and correspondence with West Sussex County Council. Proposed Redesign of Library Services report, January 2010 County Local Committee Updates South Mid Sussex, March 2013; North Mid Sussex, January 2013; Central Mid Sussex, December 2012 Burgess Hill library East Grinstead library Hassocks library Haywards Heath library Hurstpierpoint library A mobile library service also visits villages and other communities. There are no planned improvements or upgrades currently proposed. The Library Service has started to recruit volunteers to support and compliment paid staff. With adequate training and experience, it will be possible for communities to extend the library opening hours using volunteers if they feel there is additional demand. The self-service terminals make this a more practical option. This may 24

26 Draft Development Plan May 2013 be particularly relevant for Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint libraries. Early discussions with Burgess Hill Town Council have concerned including the library within the town centre redevelopment, however, it is unlikely that the library will relocated as part of this development. The library service would consider relocation of Hassocks library to a better location within the community or to share accommodation in a community space if it offered an improved service to residents. East Grinstead library is currently exploring options for partnership working to offer additional services to residents. Key Issues West Sussex County Council has made significant cost savings in the Library Service and continues to explore options such as co-location. New development within the District is likely to increase demand on library services and will serve to protect existing assets. A recent review of library services was undertaken by WSCC using customer feedback. In February 2010, it was agreed that the new framework recommended by this review be approved. The County Council s aims of the redesign are to build a library service that makes the best use of modern technology whilst doing everything possible to shape its services to what individuals and communities most want from their local library. The redesign includes changes in opening hours, the introduction of self-service check-in and check-out systems, and the development of more online services. Levels of stock and service differ between libraries according to the size of the local community. The mobile library service has been reviewed. The modernisation includes the exploration of more flexible community focused spaces and services, this might include collection and drop-off points outside libraries and other local community buildings. Sources of Funding West Sussex County Council CIL 25

27 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Relevant Standards Developer contributions West Sussex County Council has adopted standards that relate service provision to population numbers as recommended by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. The applied average standard is 32m 2 per 1,000 population. For communities/ catchment populations up to 4,000, service provision will be expected to be through mobile libraries and where this is considered to be the best means of delivery for a specific development the developer/ landowner will be expected to provide a suitable parking area. For communities/ catchment populations above 4,000, a built library would be expected, and a fair proportion of costs would be expected. Where the existing capacity of a library does not serve the new development, the contribution is calculated as: 'Additional Population x Cost per Head of Improvements to Library Services'. Waste Management Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision West Sussex County Council West Sussex Waste Local Plan Submission (Regulation 22) West Sussex County Council and South Downs National Park Authority, March The West Sussex Waste Local Plan covers the period to 2031 and sets out the vision and strategic objectives for waste planning. - It is expected that the Examination of the Waste Local Plan will be held in July 2013 and if it is considered sound by the Inspector, it is anticipated that the document will be adopted in October West Sussex County Council as Waste Disposal Authority is responsible for co-ordinating and managing the disposal of municipal waste, which includes household, some commercial or industrial waste, and waste deposited at Household Waste Recycling Sites. Municipal waste in the District is collected by Mid Sussex District Council (the Waste Collection Authority). Both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, along with surrounding villages are served by the Burgess Hill Household Waste Recycling Site. West Sussex County Council will require improvements and expansion to 26

28 Draft Development Plan May 2013 cater for increased development. Furthermore, East Grinstead Household Waste Recycling Site has been identified for strategic upgrades and improvement. Planned Provision Policy W10 of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan Submission is concerned with strategic waste site allocations. Along with a few other sites in the County, land west of the wastewater treatment works at Goddards, near Burgess Hill and north of the A2300, is proposed for allocation for a waste management facility. The County Council has indicated, in principle, for the development of proposals for the transfer, recycling, and/ or treatment of waste (including the recycling of inert waste). This is a greenfield site of approximately 5Ha outside the built-up area boundary. The waste management capacity achieved will depend upon the type of facility and chosen technology. The development principles for the site include its development to be compatible with plans for the proposed development of the land to the north and northwest of Burgess Hill, including mitigation of any adverse impacts. Key Issues New development within the District has a cumulative effect on waste infrastructure. New development is expected to place additional strain on the Household Waste Recycling Site network. At this time, a need for additional Household Waste Recycling Sites provision, as outlined above, is anticipated requiring developer contributions. The housing development currently forecast suggests that investment should be concentrated on Burgess Hill where most of the development is anticipated to take place. Sources of Funding West Sussex County Council Mid Sussex District Council 27

29 Draft Development Plan May 2013 A.7 Utility Services Electricity Distribution Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision Planned Provision Key Issues Sources of Funding UK Power Networks UK Power Networks: Details of the existing distribution network and future development plans are detailed in the Long Term Development Statement. UK Power Networks confirm that the existing network capacity for the Mid Sussex area is adequate for meeting existing customer s demand. Whenever presented with new development proposals for Mid Sussex, the UK Power Networks Gateway Team will examine the proposal, assess the impact on the existing network and provide an economic design for connection within the context of the Company objectives of supporting growth in the economy whilst minimising the impact of climate change and providing an electricity network that can support new technologies, such as renewable generation and electric vehicles. Comments from Stakeholders are welcomed and suggestions can be submitted via the Planning for the Future section of the Company website. New developments will be assessed when they come forward. Ofgem discourages Electricity Distribution Companies for investing speculatively in their infrastructure ahead of confirmed requirements. UK Power Network s asset replacement programmes provide the opportunity to rethink the way in which the infrastructure is developed to meet future customer needs particularly for connections to green and renewable energy sources. UK Power Networks Developer funding Gas Distribution Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision Scotia Gas Networks (SGN): Southern Gas Networks Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) Scotia Gas Networks confirm that the existing network is adequate to serve existing development. 28

30 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Planned Provision Key Issues Sources of Funding If more capacity is required, reinforcement to the network can be carried out to whatever extent is required. This means that essentially SGN can accommodate any level of development. Scotia Gas Networks regularly undertake replacement/ reinforcement works throughout Mid Sussex. More may need to be raised for the developments planned at Burgess Hill. If more capacity is required reinforcements to the network can be made to whatever the extent is required. The location, scale and timing of development will need to be identified in the District Plan and in neighbourhood plans. This can then be incorporated in the Scotia Gas Networks future development plans. Ofgem Scotia Gas Networks Developers through connection fees and on-site provision Water Resources and Water Supply Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision Planned Provision South East Water South East Water Water Resources Management Plan Southern Water Water Resources Management Plan Environment Agency South East River Basin Management Plan Water supply South East Water is responsible for the supply of drinking water to the majority of Mid Sussex, and Southern Water supplies water to a small area in the south of the District. Water distribution system The existing system works under pressure which allows flexibility in the provision of new mains required to serve new development. There is limited spare capacity. Water resources Sufficient capacity to accommodate development identified in Mid Sussex s Local Plan. Further investment will be required to meet demand from proposed development as set out in the proposed submission District Plan. South East England is classified as an area of water stress and additional growth will add to the pressure currently experienced as well as the effects of climate change. Water supply companies are to respond to these challenges through a series of measures outlined in their Water Resources Management Plans. The proposed 29

31 Draft Development Plan May 2013 measures include, water efficiency programmes, universal metering and asset improvement schemes for groundwater sources. For post-2020, South East Water has identified a number of new water resource options including groundwater sources at five sites, including at Forest Row and Coggins Mill in Wealden District, increasing the capacity of the existing Arlington Reservoir and developing additional water transfers. Water distribution system It is likely that investment will be required to serve the development proposed in the proposed submission District Plan. Where capacity is insufficient, developers will need to requisition a connection to the nearest point of adequate capacity. Key Issues Sources of Funding As a result of the Water Framework Directive (WFD), work is currently underway by the Environment Agency to identify detailed schemes and projects to deliver the recommendations from the South East River Basin Management Plan. Further details can be included within the Development Plan at a later stage as this work develops. Developers Ofwat South East Water Southern Water Wastewater Treatment and Sewerage Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision Southern Water Southern Water Thames Water Environment Agency Wastewater treatment There are a number of facilities throughout the District that serve the three main towns and rural areas. Sewerage system Southern Water is the statutory sewerage undertaker for most of Mid Sussex, and 30

32 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Planned Provision Thames Water is the statutory sewerage undertaker for the north-western part of the District. There is a sewerage system, which operates mainly under gravity, throughout Mid Sussex with limited spare capacity. Wastewater treatment Burgess Hill and the southern part of the District - Goddards Wastewater Treatment Works Nearly all of the southern part of the District including Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Sayers Common and Bolney are serviced by the Goddards Wastewater Treatment Works at Burgess Hill. Investment funded by Southern Water and scheduled for delivery by 2015 will provide headroom for approximately 3,000 dwellings. Further expansion of the wastewater treatment works would be possible, subject to Environment Agency approval. East Grinstead - Eden Vale Wastewater Treatment Works located to the north of East Grinstead - Luxfords Lane Wastewater Treatment Works located to the south-east of Grinstead - Felbridge Wastewater Treatment Works located to the north-west of East Grinstead While existing wastewater treatment works in East Grinstead are at, or near to capacity, Southern Water has confirmed that additional capacity can be provided to service proposed new development. Necessary investment can be planned and funded through the water industry s price review process. Haywards Heath - Scaynes Hill Wastewater Treatment Works Haywards Heath is served by the Scaynes Hill Wastewater Treatment works located to the east of the town. Sufficient treatment capacity can be provided at the works to service proposed new development. Necessary investment can be planned and funded through the water industry s price review process. 31

33 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Based on evidence provided by Southern Water all other (small) wastewater treatment works throughout the District currently have capacity, with the exceptions of Pyecombe and Horsted Keynes which are at or nearing capacity. However, additional capacity can be provided at these works, as well as other smaller works throughout the District, to serve new development. This investment can be planned and funded through the water industry s price review process. Crawley Sewage Treatment Works has recently been upgraded to accommodate future growth demands until 2021 (as outlined in the adopted Core Strategies of the relevant local authorities). The District Council will continue to work with Southern and Thames Water to ensure they have the most up-to-date housing numbers for use when bidding for the required funding during the 2014 bidding round. Wastewater sewerage system Developments should connect to the sewerage system at the nearest point of adequate capacity. Southern Water will seek contributions towards local on-site and off-site wastewater infrastructure required to service individual sites directly from the developer. Surface water should not be permitted to enter the sewerage system. Alternative surface water drainage will be required. Key Issues Odour mitigation Where development is delivered in close proximity to wastewater treatment works the cost of odour mitigation measures required to protect amenity of residents sensitive to odour shall be met by the developer. This reflects the Ofwat view that the cost of mitigation should be met by the development and not passed to existing customers through increased charges. In relation to wastewater, Southern Water is not permitted to discharge treated effluent from wastewater treatment works in excess of the environmental permit provided by the Environment Agency or breach imposed levels of quality standards. A number of wastewater treatment works are operating at or near to current capacity. To resolve these constraints the District Council has been working with Southern Water and the Environment Agency. The District Plan will inform Southern Water s investment planning and will provide the planning certainty required to support investment proposals to Ofwat. Developments should connect to the sewerage system at the nearest point of adequate capacity, and any odour mitigation should be funded by the developer. 32

34 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Sources of Funding Developers Ofwat Southern Water Telecommunications Broadband Communications Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision Planned Provision Key Issues Sources of Funding Lead various broadband providers Broadband providers West Sussex County Council: West Sussex Better Connected project West Sussex Local Broadband Plan (formally approved in April 2012) Each of the major networks provides standard coverage (approx. 2Mbps) across the District. Broadband via BT s copperwire phone network is available in all areas of the District. BT Openreach has published plans to upgrade service provision to Next Generation Access (NGA at least 24Mbps) in the three towns, and some of the bigger villages by The Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) scheme is expected to be completed by Spring 2016 and aims to deliver NGA broadband to 90% of UK premises and a minimum of 2Mbps to the remaining 10% of premises. West Sussex County Council has contracted with British Telecommunications plc to undertake the BDUK rollout in West Sussex. The broadband network now covers most households, although at varying speeds, and the Government is committed to ensuring that everyone can benefit from the new services that technology such as this can provide. Some services are provided by the companies as required at their own cost (approx. 70% of the country). Broadband Delivery UK (part of the Department for Media, Culture and Sport) has allocated funding to West Sussex to subsidise broadband provision in areas that are not commercially viable. The 6.26 million funding has been matched by West Sussex County Council. Work will begin on seeking private sector funding to match the public investment and build the necessary technological infrastructure. A Rural Community Broadband Fund (Defra) has also been set up to help those communities who will not even 33

35 Draft Development Plan May 2013 be reached through BDUK funded schemes, communities need to be actively involved in the application for this funding. Telecommunications Mobile Communications Lead Organisation Sources of Information Existing Provision Planned Provision Check the latest Key Issues Mobile Operators Association Mobile Operators Association Annual Rollout Plans as provided by the mobile network operators Each of the major mobile phone network operators (EE (Orange & T-Mobile), O2, Three and Vodafone) provides standard coverage across the District. The Annual Rollout Plans provide information about each operator s existing built sites, sites where planning permission has been granted and a forward look of possible new sites in the District. The Annual Rollout Plan did not identify any proposed sites across the District, although it should be noted that these plans are subject to change. Changing mobile technology will improve the speed of mobile broadband services and support a range of data services. The introduction of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard (often referred to as 4G ) should not see a proliferation of new masts, rather as LTE will allow more data to be transferred than the current 3G technology, it may reduce the number of base stations. Operators will improve coverage and capacity to meet customer demand by upgrading their existing base stations where possible and shared sites where appropriate. Alternatives include using existing buildings or structures or building freestanding sites. The number of base stations is determined by customer demand for mobile services. Sources of Funding Mobile phone operators publish Annual Rollout Plans identifying existing and proposed base stations in the local authority area; however, these do not give a clear indication of long-term spatial requirements due to changing mobile technology. The companies responsible for telecommunications services will normally be able to provide the requisite infrastructure to serve new development through exercising their statutory powers and by agreement with the relevant parties. Mobile network operators 34

36 Draft Development Plan May 2013 Appendix B Schedules As part of the preparation of the District Plan and the Development Plan, the District Council consulted with Town and Parish Councils (December 2011 and April 2013). The consultation asked Town and Parish Councils to identify what infrastructure they feel is required to support future growth in their area, and why this infrastructure is needed. This information supplied by Town and Parish Councils has been supplemented by the responses received from infrastructure providers and other consultees. Costs for the infrastructure items are based on information supplied by infrastructure providers and Town and Parish Councils. In certain instances it has not been possible to ascertain approximate costs of projects or discuss an infrastructure project with the relevant infrastructure provider. Where a range for an infrastructure scheme has been provided, this has been entered into the lower and higher total estimated infrastructure cost columns. Where no range has been given and only a single figure provided, this has been entered into both the lower and higher total estimated infrastructure cost columns to ensure that the final infrastructure costs are as accurate as possible. There are no infrastructure schedules for the following parishes as no infrastructure details have been provided: Fulking Newtimber Poynings Pyecombe These parishes are also within the South Downs National Park so their infrastructure requirements may be included within a future Development Plan for the South Downs National Park Authority. 35

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