Eight Ash Green Neighbourhood Plan
6 In detail, what does the Neighbourhood Plan do?
6.1 The various elements set out below reflect the strongly held views of the villagers and what they want to see happen in the village. They were obtained by way of village meetings, responses to the 2017 questionnaire, surveys carried out by the Neighbourhood Plan Group and the Regulation 14 consultation exercise.
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Subject |
NP Policy |
What does it do? |
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Housing |
FF 2-3 DH1 |
Provides for an increase and mixture of residential dwellings of no more than 2 storeys high, for first time buyers, downsizers, families and executives by way of a medium density |
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Design |
FF 2 |
Provides for the layout and design to be compatible with the character and context of the village |
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Environment |
FF 11 DH1 FF 13 DH1 FF 10, EP5 FF 9 FF 7 EP1 EP2 EP3 EP4 EP5 RE 1-2 Her1 |
Provides for wiring to be installed to allow for charging of electric vehicles Provides for storage of renewable energy Provides for mitigation of any potential flooding Provides for improved landscaping and noise reduction measures Proposes a new footpath linking the new estate with the local primary school Provides for retention of existing gap between Eight Ash Green and other settlements Provides for protection of green spaces Provides for protection for hedgerows, trees and woods Provides for protection and enhancement of footpaths, cycle and bridleways Prevention of flooding Provides for efficient use of the Earth's natural resources Provides for any listed building or Historic Asset to be maintained or where possible enhanced to protect from any future development |
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Business |
BP1 -2 |
Provides for support for local businesses |
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Transport |
FF 8 |
Proposes new bus stops, laybys and shelters |
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Connectivity |
FF 12 DH1 |
Provides for access to the internet |
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Roads and pavements |
FF 4 -6 DH1 |
Provides for a new access road and an appropriate speed limit for the proposed housing estate coupled with an improved pavement along the A1124 |
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Community amenities |
FF 14 CS1 |
Provides for a new play area and recreational routes Designates land for a new village community hub/hall |
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Projects |
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Environment Business Infrastructure Roads Education Comms Land Safety Access and Leisure |
Support for natural habitats for wildlife Support for the local economy – business Protection for the rural nature of village Promotion of safety for the local primary school Support for the local primary school Provision of superfast broadband Promotion of maintenance of land and parking Promotion for modern street lighting Maintenance of sports pitches; dog poo bins; National Cycle Route No 13 – dedicated cycle network and stands; footpaths and bridleways; the annual Music Festival |