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Wakefield Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document

Initial Consultation

Statement of Consultation

Prepared by Integreat PLUS

January 2017

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 5

1.1. Who was Consulted 5

1.2. Engagement Methods / Activities 6

2. Representations Summary 9

2.1. Tables of Key Findings 10

2.2. Answers and Responses to the Initial Consultation Questions 16

2.3. Printed Survey Responses 56

2.4. Online Survey Responses 60

3. Appendix A 65

3.1. Engagement Methods and Materials 67

3.2. Interactive Exhibitions 67

3.3. Printed Housing Survey 68

3.4. Main RDG Survey 71

3.5. Online Survey 71

3.6. Exhibition Advertisements 73

3.7. LDF Advertisements 73

3.8. Exhibition Photos 77

4. Appendix B 79

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4.1. Specific Consultation Bodies as Listed in Regulation 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 81

4.2. Consultee List 83

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1. Introduction

This Statement of Consultation has been prepared in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. The Regulations require that as part of the preparation of SPD’s a Statement of Consultation should be prepared.

The Statement sets out what was done to consult with the district and other stakeholders detailing the methods used and the people involved to meet the requirements of regulation 12 for the Initial Consultation on the Wakefield Residential Design Guide (RDG) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which took place in January and February 2016.

In addition to the Regulations the Council has a Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) which explains how the community and organisations and stakeholders can take part in the process of developing the SPD. The SCI was adopted by the Council on 8 February 2006. It sets out how and which persons and bodies the Council will engage with, when preparing SPD’s.

1.1 Who was consulted?

The Councils SCI sets out how the community and organisations can take part in the planning process. The list of organisations and people to be consulted in relation to SPD documents are:

Specific organisations General organisations Government departments and additional organisations Interested parties Residents and residents groups

Appendix B lists the organisations, persons and bodies notified of the consultation and invited to make representations, based on the SCI. Those who have asked to be kept informed of the progress of planning documents are also detailed. Section 33A of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, as amended by section 11 of the Localism Act, introduced a duty to cooperate in relation to the planning of sustainable development. Regulation 4 of the 2012 Town and Country Planning (England) Regulations lays out the bodies that must be consulted under the provisions of the Act. These bodies were all informed of the consultation and invited to make representations.

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1.2 Engagement Methods/ Activities

Type Method Evidence Formal notification of where the documents may be inspected and how representations may be made.

Over 1000 bodies and persons notified in writing (email or letter) of the consultation and invited to make representations – using the Councils consultation software ‗Objective.

List of consultees

Public notice in the Wakefield Newspaper Group – Wakefield Express (22/01/16), Pontefract and Castleford Express (21/01/16)

Scanned images of the notices

Informal notification of where the documents may be inspected and how representations may be made.

Information posters were displayed throughout the consultation period at a number of swimming pools, community centres, libraries, district housing offices and markets.

Copy of the poster

Where documents were available for inspection.

Council‘s website at: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/residents/planning/policy/supplementary-documents

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Objective - Council‘s online consultation portal at: http://consult.wakefield.gov.uk/portal Screen shot

In electronic and hardcopy format at: Wakefield One Customer Access Point, Wakefield and The Grove, South Kirkby. Libraries listed below at their normal opening times: Airedale Library Castleford Library Crofton Library Featherstone Library Hemsworth Library Horbury Library Knottingley Library Normanton Martin Frobisher Library Ossett Library Pontefract Library Sandal Library South Elmsall Library

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Stanley Library Wakefield Library Ackworth Community Library Havercroft and Ryhill Community Library Kinsley and Fitzwilliam Community Upton Community Library Walton Community Library

Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mywakefield Screen shot

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyWakefield Screen shot

Carousel on Council‘s homepage at: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/default.htm Screen shot

Notification of community representatives and contacts. Cabinet Member Briefing: 11.01.16

All 63 local councillors representing the 21 wards in the district were notified of the consultation by email on 21/01/16

All town and parish councils were notified formally on 21.01.16

Interactive Exhibitions Staffed interactive exhibitions were located in Wakefield One and Castleford Library which ran from 8th- 18th February 2016

Questionnaires Printed questionnaires were made available at consultation exhibitions and around 350 copies were circulated to 19 local new housing estates throughout the District

Online Questionnaires Made available so that people could complete the survey remotely

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2. Representations Summary

In all, there were 35 representations received on the RDG Initial Consultation. These comprised of: 24 Representations to the Main RDG Consultation Survey 7 Printed Questionnaires 4 Online Questionnaires

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What should the RDG cover?

Q1 - The Council believes that the Residential Design Guide (RDG) should provide guidance for the design of residential development in the District. What issues should the RDG cover?

1. Density was the most popular issue with 6 responses 2. Mix of house types, Green Infrastructure, Materials, Parking, Scale and Sustainability was the 2nd most common all with 5

responses 3. Character, Layout, Open / Green Space, Design and Access was the 3rd most common with 4 responses each

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2.1 Tables of Key Findings

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Areas of important design or heritage characteristics

Q2 - Do you think there are parts of Wakefield District which have important residential designs and heritage characteristics? If so what are these details and in what town or village can they be found?

1. Of the representations that agreed and provided examples; Pontefract Town Centre, Conservation Areas, Georgian Suburbs, Victorian Suburbs, Newmillerdam, College Grove and St. John’s were the most common with 2 representations each

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Q3 - What do you think are the main issues and features that need to be considered when designing homes and the spaces around them including, for instance:- (Parking, Garden Space, Materials, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Bin Storage, Other)

1. Garden Space was the most popular issue with 11 representations 2. Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Bin Storage and Materials were the 2nd most common response with 10 representations 3. Historic plot / Boundary Outlines was the 3rd most popular response with 8

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Q4 - What do you think are the main issues and features that need to be considered when designing residential areas including, for instance:- (Car Parking, Public Open Space, Footpaths, Linkages to Services and facilities, Other)

1. Public Open Space was the most popular with 9 representations 2. Footpaths were the 2nd most popular response with 8 representations 3. Car Parking and Linkages were the 3rd most common response with 7 each

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Q5 - Do you think there are opportunities to develop new housing types and designs reflecting local character and places in Wakefield?

If so what might these be and are there other towns and cities in Yorkshire that could provide inspiration?

1. Wakefield’s local character was the most popular response with 3 2. Green Infrastructure was the 2nd most common representation with 2

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Q6 - The Council considers a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is not required as set out in section 5 of the Initial Consultation Document. Please indicate below if you agree a SEA is not required. Agree/Disagree

If you consider one is required please set out what you consider the exceptional circumstances are requiring one to be undertaken.

1. Most AGREE a SEA is not required with 11 representations. It should be noted that all the statutory environmental consultation bodies responded to the consultation. The Environment Agency and Historic England agreed with the Council’s assertion that an SEA was not required for this SPD. Natural England did not respond directly to the question but have not indicated in their response that they consider an SEA is required.

2. 4 representations DISAGREE that a SEA is not required 1. Flooding is the circumstance most feel would require a SEA 2. Climate change, Energy and Traffic are the other considered circumstances

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2.2 Answers and Responses to Initial Consultation Questions The Initial Consultation document asked a series of questions the answers to which are laid out below along with the response of the Council and Integreat Plus.

Comment Reference Organisation/Individual Comment (Summarised by Wakefield MDC) Integreat / Council's Response

QU.1: The Council believes that the Residential Design Guide (RDG) should provide guidance for the design of residential development in the district. What issues should the RDG cover? RDGIC1

Ms Sue Watton There is a distinct lack of new private housing for an aging population. Developers fail to provide single storey housing as it does not reap profits. Detached and semi-detached single storey properties should be a compulsory element in the planning of new developments.

Comment noted. WMDC seeks to encourage a greater mix of housing types suitable for all people in accordance with Paragraph 50 of the National Planning Policy Framework. The Councils Strategic Market Housing Assessment will also be used to ensure that the correct mix of housing types is provided in the district.

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Natural England When drafting [urban design] SPDs that may result in impacts to the natural environment, we would expect the local planning authority to consider the following: Green Infrastructure This type of SPD should, where possible, provide a clear focus in relation to Green Infrastructure (GI) provision. Where possible such provision should be incorporated into new development. The NPPF states that local planning authorities should plan ‘positively for the creation, protection, enhancement and management of networks of biodiversity and green infrastructure’. Urban green space allows species to move around within, and between, towns and the countryside. Even small patches of habitat can benefit movement. Urban GI is also recognised as one of the most effective tools available to us in managing environmental risks such as flooding and heat waves. The NPPF recognises the

Comment noted. This advice has been used when formulating the consultation draft of the RDG.

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contribution GI can make to the challenges posed by a changing climate, ‘when new development is brought forward in areas which are vulnerable, care should be taken to ensure that risks can be managed through suitable adaptation measures, including through the planning of green infrastructure’ (Para. 99). Greener neighbourhoods and improved access to nature may also improve public health and quality of life and reduce environmental inequalities. Urban green spaces will provide varied ecosystem services and will contribute to coherent and resilient ecological networks. Natural England has developed a GI signposting document, which may be of assistance; it includes detail in relation to GI provision. http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/GI-signposting_tcm6-11961.pdf It is important to emphasise the multi-functional benefits of GI to biodiversity, amenity, recreation and health and wellbeing and the need to consider GI in urban design and demonstrate how GI and green and open spaces could link to the wider GI network and interlink with access, the landscape and biodiversity. There may be significant opportunities to retrofit green infrastructure in urban environments. These can be realised through: green roof systems and roof gardens; green walls to provide insulation or shading and cooling; new tree planting or altering the management of land associated with transport corridors (e.g. management of verges to enhance biodiversity). The protection of natural resources, including air quality, ground and surface water and soils needs to be considered in all urban design plans. We also suggest you may wish to draw upon The Town and Country Planning Association’s "Design Guide for Sustainable Communities" and their more recent "Good Practice Guidance for Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity"

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/GI-signposting_tcm6-11961.pdf

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/GI-signposting_tcm6-11961.pdf

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Biodiversity enhancements This SPD should encourage the taking of opportunities to incorporate features which are beneficial to wildlife into final proposals for development. The Council may which to consider whether it is appropriate to provide guidance on, for example, the level of bat roost or bird box provision within the built structure, or other measures to enhance biodiversity in the urban environment. An example of good practice includes the Exeter Residential Design Guide SPD, which advises (amongst other matters) that a ratio of one nest/roost box per residential unit is considered appropriate. This is in accordance with Paragraph 118 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Additionally, we would draw your attention to Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) which states that ‘Every public authority must, in exercising its functions, have regard, so far as is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions, to the purpose of conserving biodiversity’. Section 40(3) of the same Act also states that ‘conserving biodiversity includes, in relation to a living organism or type of habitat, restoring or enhancing a population or habitat’. Landscape enhancement This SPD may provide opportunities to enhance the character and local distinctiveness of the surrounding natural and built environment. Landscape characterisation and townscape assessments, and associated sensitivity and capacity assessments provide tools for planners and developers to consider new development and ensure that it makes a positive contribution in terms of design, form and location, to the character and functions of the landscape and avoids any unacceptable impacts. For example, it may be appropriate to seek that, where viable, trees should be of a species capable of growth to exceed building

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height and managed so to do, and where mature trees are retained on site, provision is made for succession planting so that new trees will be well established by the time mature trees die. Other design considerations The SPD should consider the impact of lighting on landscape and biodiversity. The NPPF states (paragraph 125) ‘By encouraging good design, planning policies and decisions should limit the impact of light pollution from artificial light on local amenity, intrinsically dark landscapes and nature conservation". We advise that this is a topic that should be covered by any design related SPD. Strategic Environmental Assessment/Habitats Regulations Assessment In principle SPDs should not be subject to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive or the Habitats Directive because they do not normally introduce new policies or proposals or modify planning documents which have already been subject to a Sustainability Appraisal or Habitats Regulations Assessment. However a SPD may occasionally be found likely to give rise to significant effects which have not been formally assessed in the context of a higher level planning document. This may happen, for example, where the relevant high level planning document contains saved policies within a saved local plan which predates the need to carry out a SA or HRA and therefore no higher tier assessment has taken place. If there is any doubt on the need to carry out a SA or HRA a screening assessment should be carried out.

RDGIC3 Yorkshire Water Yorkshire Water has no comment to make on the Residential Design Guide.

RDGIC4 Walton Parish Council Walton Parish Council wishes to make general comments in connection with the forthcoming Residential Design Guide, SPD.

Comment noted. Applicants are required to consider the relevant policies in the Walton

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In addition to the anticipated requirement for proposed housing schemes to address matters such as the distance between buildings, materials, parking etc., the Parish Council would like the RDG to make specific reference to the need for planning applicants to have full regard to the relevant policies in the Walton Neighbourhood Plan. The two policies which have the greatest bearing on design issues are:- Policy 4 – Historic Core Policy 13 – New Windfall Housing Sites.

Neighbourhood Plan when applying for planning permission only within the Walton Neighbourhood Plan Area.

RDGIC5 Persimmon Homes Character, Materials, Layout, Density, Scale of buildings. Comment noted. RDGIC6 West Yorkshire

Archaeology Advisory Service (WYAAS)

West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service (WYAAS) are WMDC's professional retained advisers on the historic environment & holders of the West Yorkshire Historic Environment Record. Q1. Issues that the RDG should cover: It should include the need to maintain historic character; use of materials; height of buildings (with particular concern for maintaining the setting of heritage assets); density; massing.

Comment noted. The issues listed have been covered in the consultation draft of the RDG.

RDGIC7 West Yorkshire Ecology The Residential Design Guidance needs to set out a vision which considers the expected life of the dwellings. It is tempting to think of sustainable development as properties which last 250 years and increase in their commercial value until the very end of their useful life. Whilst this may be the case for key landmark buildings, most property is swept away by subsequent redevelopment long before this stage. As building technology improves properties seem to become dated much more rapidly and the value is often in the land the building stands on rather than the structure itself. As population increases there will be a greater need for buildings and land to be recycled and redeveloped. We should perhaps be thinking of a 50 to 100 year time frame with a greater emphasis on recyclable materials with dwellings which have a lower environmental

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footprint. It is important that there are features planned into the residential environment which provide a degree of continuity and sense of place. Nature conservation features can provide such continuity, perhaps because they are relatively immovable such as rivers, lakes, woodlands or escarpments or simply because they have been valued by communities across the generations as quiet recreational open space. Wildlife is an important component in environmental enhancement for people in any community. It may not always be recognised and appreciated when it is there, but it becomes notable when it vanishes and a housing estate become sterile. The residential design guidelines need to include measures which provide for a wildlife rich environment for people. These should include:

Retain and enhance higher quality habitat features, provide for appropriate on-going management and ensure that they remain an asset to the new communities.

Providing for a local Wildlife Habitat Network within new developments (public open space, trees, hedges, garden corridors, living walls, green roofs, bat roosts and bird boxes).

Provide sustainable access to semi-natural greenspace both within and beyond the development by walking, cycling or bus.

Recognise roof water run-off as a valuable resource and incorporate collection systems which feed into toilet systems and/or can be used for gardens or car washing. Channel surface water run-off to flood water attenuation wetlands such as wet woodland, fen and grassland rather than underground pipes.

Ensure that all landscaping schemes avoid species listed as invasive within the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as

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amended) – note this list is more extensive than the primary legislation.

Use a high proportion of locally native species within any public open space.

Designs need to minimise disturbance to wildlife habitat from issues such as noise, light spillage and tipping (including garden waste).

RDGIC 8 Michael Ray Does anyone think it is better to design houses/apartments so that their impacts on the Planet Earths Environment is zero? The use of safest construction materials – such as the least flammable and to be water permeable where appropriate. Is timber/wood a good material to utilise? To harvest natural outdoor resources – such as solar, outdoor infra-red (heat) and rainwater? What masonry and other insulation materials provide the maximum insulation effect, which includes for windows, walls, roof, ground floor slabs? How is it right to achieve the least negative environmental impact to the planet earth's environment? What are the best construction materials to do the residential designs - the least flammable materials When is it right to allow construction materials to allow water permeability? for bricks, masonry concrete? Is timber or wood alright as a construction material? Refer to the photo of the new houses with the solar panels on the roof from the RDG- there is quite a lot of spare unused roof surface which has not been used for solar panels. I wish you to maximise the solar photovoltaic surfaces and some water heating panels provision. Rainwater harvesting, compost toilets, use of masonry, concrete construction materials that provide the most insulation capable-ness to prevent heat transfers from inside the house/office to the outside. The right kind of design for the windows, triple glaze with

Comment noted. Specific guidance relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy will be included within the Residential Design Guide. However it should be noted that with regard to housing standards for issues such as energy efficiency national planning policy limits what can be achieved at the local level.

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the right insulation blinds. The use of heat pumps (air to air) to transfer reduced grade heat from outside back into the house/office. How to maximise use of renewable energy of the site? The construction site? Can pavements, road surfaces and vertical house/other constructed infrastructure surfaces like walls be utilised as solar photovoltaic surfaces?

RDGIC9 Historic England The RDG should be informed by a thorough characterisation of the areas, suburbs and settlements within the Wakefield District, paying particular attention to the locations and groupings of designated and undesignated heritage assets. From this characterisation, the key components of the vernacular city/town/village-scapes should be identified and illustrated with maps (showing heritage assets, historic field boundaries, landscape features), photographs and drawings, demonstrating the morphology, density and layouts of settlements, together with typical scales, layouts, designs, architectural styles, detailing and materials. This information will inform the specific guidance. Where development is proposed in areas of ill-defined or negative character, the characterisation and guidance should be used to foster positive placemaking within the new development.

Comment noted. The inclusion of this work may fall outside the initial scope of the RDG. The Yorkshire Pattern Book will be used to assist in gaining an understanding of characterisation across the district. CAAs will also be used where relevant and up to date.

RDGIC10 G Marshall The Residential design guide should cover the following because planning officers and councillors seem unaware of the wider factors with the result that inappropriate or inadvisable developments are often given planning permission. That cause social, health and general unhappiness for the occupants of new developments and existing residents:

Sites Public engagement Loss of public facilities to others The impact of new buildings/groups of buildings on existing

area and residents; Internal space standards, at present too small;

Comment noted. However it should be recognised that the RDG SPD will not deal with issues already covered by other Local Plan or National planning policies such as loss of facilities and internal space standards.

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Better space standard; Better provision for car parking; More communal play space; New developments should not reduce or eclipse public

amenity space; Should take into account environmental impact factors; Should be designed to withstand possible flooding; Should be suitable for people with disabilities; Should be designed taking into account the more extreme

weather conditions that have developed in recent years; Aesthetics and design.

RDGIC11 Wakefield Civic Society The RDG should cover all aspects and types of residential design: Housing style – we prefer to see a mix of styles and

provision from apartments to terraced housing and from starter homes to ‘executive style’ houses.

Parking – which should be off-street Street scape and landscaping Green space – not enough green space is allowed for in

many new developments Provision of leisure facilities and play space, particularly for

children. It should include new build and conversions and refurbishments as well as laying down standards for sub-division of existing properties, and the creation of HMOs. Having said that, if this is to be no more than guidance, then it will probably fail in its ambition. It must have some teeth and planners, developers and the council should see it as binding when considering planning applications.

Comment noted. The Residential Design Guide is being produced with the aim of improving the design of housing throughout the District. The previous RDG SPD was awarded no weight in recent applications due to its age and uncertainty about the consultation that it underwent during its preparation. The updated RDG is being produced to comply with the planning regulations and the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement and will therefore carry significant weight upon adoption.

RDGIC12 Notton Parish Council Notton response : it should cover two major issues: a) the balance between the protection of Green spaces and Green belt land and the use / regeneration of Brown field sites – with a focus encouraging development of the latter; b) it should also address

Comment noted. However it should be noted that the RDG will not be used to determine decisions with regard to green space protection, the green belt

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demographic issues – most new developments appear to be ‘premium’ priced to optimise returns to developers. We feel there must be a requirement for affordable housing and designs and access which caters for an increasingly aging population.

or the mix of houses on developments (apart from where this compromises high quality design). This will be done by using local and national planning policy. The Council currently prioritises the protection of the Green Belt and green spaces and encourages Brownfield development in accordance with the adopted policies of the Local Development Framework and the National Planning Policy Framework.

RDGIC13 Mr M Ayub Housing density and type. Comment noted. RDGIC14 Mr A McGuinness All new housing developments should provide open space and

recreational facilities which are related to the scale, type and density of development, and to the nature of its surroundings. Location and setting Build design/Character and detailing - Position, Distance from neighbouring boundary, mass, scale, height, materials, replacement dwellings and ancillary buildings within dwellinghouse curtilage. Conservation areas. Retain E30, E31, E32, E34, E35 E33 states that the council will adopt a more flexible approach where appropriate. Future policies need to make it quite clear what will and what won’t be acceptable. Housing Layout – particularly spare plots, side gardens and backland/infill development. These can have a significant impact upon neighbouring properties and visual amenity

Comment noted. The RDG will not affect the designation of conservation areas in the district.

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Space about dwellings minimum standards, aspect related design, calculated design criteria and garden space Accessible Housing – desirable features Greenbelt and agricultural buildings falling into Prior Approval (Change of Use) category - See http://www.torridge.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=13485&p=0 Landscaping, Natural Landscaping and boundary treatments Open space requirements Access, Layout, Circulation, Parking and Garaging – shared private drives/maintenance and management. Establish principles and objectives The most secure place to park a car is within a garage. However integral or detached garages are not always appropriate, particularly for higher density development and in rural locations, as they can result in sites becoming overdeveloped or making greenbelt sites appear urbanised. Access to undeveloped land Build Form, Materials and Sustainability House Extension Policy Change Of Use Guidance (see Greenbelt) see:-CIEEM - Position Statement on Permitted Development Rights and Ecology Natural Environment and Biodiversity: see:-

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Partnership for Biodiversity in Planning Ecological assessment

ALGE/CIEEM Biodiversity Toolkit for planners Trees/hedgerows Natural features Wildlife Sites

Sustainability Movement Surface Water Energy Conservation Security and crime Privacy Position

Lighting RDGIC15 Local Access Forum

(LAF) The Local Access Forum (LAF) is a statutory advisory body, their function being to advise on the improvement of public access to land in their area for the purposes of open-air recreation and enjoyment of the area. We have confined our response to this role. In respect of the Residential Design Guide the LAF advises that this should cover :

the accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists the connectivity with existing residential areas and to local

services and facilities the design and attractiveness of the environment.

Comment noted.

RDGIC17 Mrs J Harrison Sustainability, Parking, External space, Associated infrastructure e.g. schools.

Comment noted.

RDGIC18 J Buckley Design for the ‘community’. Design to encourage people to communicate with their neighbours, get them out of motorcars - out of their steel box. Get them speaking to people, ’good morning’ and chat for a moment – no matter how brief. Encourage people to congregate. It used to be religion that brought people together on

Comment noted. The consultation draft RDG emphasises the need for design at the pedestrian scale, and the importance of including green amenity

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a Sunday. What can it be now? Also design for the larger community. How can development benefit the local area? For example, can it improve the local infrastructure, instead of increasing pressure on it? Instead of creating fenced in development, can’t it embrace the local community in which it blunders its way e.g. can it improve the local rights of way network.

areas etc. in new development which provide new meeting places not dominated by cars, which will encourage informal networks.

RDGIC20 Environment Agency We recommend that the RDG actively promotes making space for green infrastructure/water in residential developments. Sustainable construction methods should also be incorporated into the RDG. Residential developments will need to adapt and mitigate to the impacts of climate change

Comment noted.

RDGIC21 Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Thank you for your request to provide a representation on the Wakefield District Residential Design Guide consultation document. When consulted on land use planning matters, HSE where possible will make representations to ensure that compatible development within the consultation zones of major hazard establishments and major accident hazard pipelines (MAHPs) is achieved. We have concluded that we have no representation to make on this occasion. This is because your consultation request is not concerned with the potential encroachment of future development on the consultation zones of major hazard establishments or MAHPs. As the request is not relevant for HSE’s land use planning policy, we do not need to be informed of the next stages in the adoption of the Wakefield District Residential Design Guide. Planning authorities are advised to use HSE’s Planning Advice Web App to verify any advice given. The Web App is a software version of the methodology used in providing land use planning

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advice. It replaces PADHI+. Please see the advice note below for further information on the Web App including accessing the package

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Mr J Gravett As covered in the planning document. The public should be given the opportunity to comment at the planning stage, and their comments taken into consideration.

The public are given the opportunity to comment on applications via WMDC Planning Portal. Developers may provide other opportunities for public comments at earlier stages of the design process.

RDGIC23 Selby Council Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the emerging residential design guide and urban design framework. It is noted that both documents are at a conceptual / early stage of development and officers from Selby District Council have no detailed comments to make at this stage.

RDGIC24 Denise Rowlinson Availability of nursery and primary schools and most importantly doctors surgery. Also green spaces for children to play and footpaths. Do not build household waste recycling centres yards from a new housing estate

Comment noted. However it should be recognised that the RDG will not be used to assess if a site is a sustainable location for development (except where this may relate to design quality)

QU.2: Do you think there are parts of Wakefield District which have important residential designs and heritage characteristics? YES/NO If so what are these details and in what town or village can they be found? RDGIC1

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YES. Pontefract town centre has beautiful buildings which are ignored by many. New developments in the area should reflect the heritage.

Comment noted.

RDGIC5 Persimmon Homes Yes Town/City Centres (historic cores) - Wakefield, Ossett, Pontefract. Several areas (Castleford, Featherstone, Normanton) where historic core apparent but need for investment is greater and overrides character issues.

Comment noted. The consultation draft RDG emphasises the importance of design, which reflects local character and heritage.

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RDGIC6 West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service (WYAAS)

Yes. Q2. Within Conservation Areas (see Conservation Area Appraisals for details); within historic urban cores. WYAAS are currently completing a Historic England-funded, detailed historic landscape characterisation of West Yorkshire, which will be made available to Wakefield Planning Authority for their use. This details the visible survival of historic character in the present landscape of the entire area of the Wakefield District & will indicate where historic character survives & what it is. The report is currently (Feb 2016) in preparation & the final product should be available early 2017. Speak to Sarah Mawson in WMDC Planning for details or contact myself.

Comment noted.

RDGIC7 West Yorkshire Ecology Yes. Not aware of specific examples.

RDGIC8 Michael Ray Yes. Wakefield Cathedral is made of stone.

Comment noted.

RDGIC9 Historic England The character of the District varies widely from rural villages and hamlets to large urban areas, and from settlements associated with industries such as coal mining to Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian suburbs. The elements which contribute to the distinct identity of these places need to fully evaluated and understood through characterisation. Many of the District’s historic areas have been designated as Conservation Areas. A key tool for understanding the elements which contribute to the character of those parts of the District which fall within one of the Conservation Areas are the Conservation Area Appraisals. However, only a small number of the Conservation Areas have Appraisals and for those that do, most of them are, now, several years old. Therefore, it would be an opportune time to review and update these documents.

Comment noted.

RDGIC10 G Marshall Yes. In the city and across the district. We need to 'green' the area, and

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that should be a characteristic of our city, towns and villages. We should impose park and public space standards on our city, towns and villages that must be satisfied for development to take place.

RDGIC11 Wakefield Civic Society Yes. Wakefield has some fine Georgian and Victorian properties although many of the larger buildings have been converted into flats. We also have some well-laid out public sector provided housing estates – such as Eastmoor and Lupset, which provide tree-lined avenues, green spaces and gardens that epitomised the very best design standards of their time. Around the city centre, there are some very attractive village settings such as at Heath, Newmillerdam, Walton, Notton, and parts of Sandal. We need to preserve these characteristics where they exist, of course, as they are an important part of our heritage and enhance the reputation of the city and the wider district but we need to see them as examples of the past rather than the model for the future.

Comment noted.

RDGIC12 Notton Parish Council Notton response: there are considerations linked to listed buildings, the RDG should also recognise the effect of any development on ‘character’ areas. We have 5 listed buildings in Notton but much of the Parish has established properties – using Notton as an example of how new developments need to be sympathetic to existing buildings if any development is in close proximity to such buildings.

Comment noted.

RDGIC13 Mr M Ayub College Grove area: generally an area with two storey development and new developments should not exceed this.

Comment noted.

RDGIC14 Mr A McGuinness Yes. Visual integration requires the harmonisation of new development with its surroundings by reflecting the form, character and materials of existing buildings, especially where there is an existing high environmental quality and strong design character such as in or near Conservation Areas. The achievement of integration and harmony need not rely on copying past styles and architectural details. The most satisfying results can often be achieved by re-

Comment noted.

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interpretation of historic forms expressed in a contemporary manner respecting existing character yet enhancing the overall environment. One possibility is to work with communities within Conservation Areas and similar rural areas to develop parish plans which draw on all the features that make these places unique (see Silkstone Parish Design Statement - http://www.silkstoneparishcouncil.gov.uk/Silkstone-Pc/design_statementparish_plan_-4505.aspx )

RDGIC17 Mrs J Harrison Yes. Victorian terraces- stone and brick detailing, urban uniformity - in Stanley Rd, Eastmoor Rd and College Grove area, St Johns

Comment noted.

RDGIC18 J Buckley It would be nice if Wakefield had an identifying characteristic. In some places e.g. the Cotswolds, Northamptonshire or the Pennines this is the underlying stone. But what marks out Whitby for example. It must be the Abbey on the headland and the jumble of houses down to the harbour. I am not sure the houses have any particular characteristic. Wakefield is a product of the later part of the industrial revolution, which has an English style rather than a Wakefield one. Going back beyond the unifying effect of the industrial revolution things were not planned, they just happened. This resulted in a jumble. This is attractive and is what people want – the good old days. Some degree of planning is good (see answer to 1 above). Bath Crescent is world famous, but it is the combination of houses in their surroundings: like a large public square. For these sort of places design is important. On a domestic scale, overall design is far less important. Why not leave the domestic scale to be a jumble. People will not build something that is ugly. Regeneration of itself becomes monotonous (and therefore ugly?) Why not let people build what they like?

Comment noted.

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Mr J Gravett Yes. St John's, Wakefield - Georgian and Victorian Buildings. Newton Hill / Outwood/Stanley - characteristic terrace housing. No high rise buildings and very few flats. West Bretton - attractive stone buildings (spoilt by some mid-20th century developments) Woolley, Newmillerdam - comments as above. General - All designs should have a focus on the centre of the town or village. Any development should make sure the towns and villages keep their identities and do not coalesce.

Comment noted.

RDGIC24 Denise Rowlinson The cluster of houses built in Morton Crescent off Ferrybridge Road has a variety of housing designs. Unfortunately they are all built too close to each other.

Comment noted.

QU.3: What do you think are the main issues and features that need to be considered when designing homes and the spaces around them including, for instance:- (Parking, Garden Space, Materials, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Bin Storage, Other) RDGIC1

Ms Sue Watton

Parking Garden Space Sustainability Energy Efficiency Bin Storage

Comment noted.

RDGIC5 Persimmon Homes Parking, Materials, Bin Storage, Parking - ensuring homes provide sufficient room for off street parking, but also thinking about what type of home has what parking requirements. For example current parking standards in Wakefield require 3 parking spaces per 4 bed home. There are several examples of 4 bedroom homes which are essentially 2 double bedrooms / 1 single bedroom / 1 study and requiring 3 parking spaces is over zealous and detracts from the street scene and density of schemes. Materials is a key constraint when considering the character of new housing and agreeing details at an advanced stage can assist with

Comment noted.

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providing accurate visuals for members of the public, consultees and planning committees. Bin storage is a key issue for mid terrace properties and a consistent approach should be governed through the design guide.


All ticked. Parking - this needs to be adequate per household to avoid the character of areas being detracted from by ranks of parked cars in the street. Materials - these should acknowledge the traditional character of vernacular buildings in Wakefield District Bin Storage - this should be adequate to avoid unsightly bins left on the street & detracting from the character & amenities of an area Other - historic plot outlines & the fabric of early boundaries should be retained within developments

Comment noted.

RDGIC7 West Yorkshire Ecology Garden space. Sustainability. Energy Efficiency. Garden space - Bringing wildlife within easy viewing has benefits to health and well-being. Sustainability - Need to ensure that existing habitats are avoided then maintained and enhanced as positive features within development. Create more niches for wildlife from enhanced habitat structures rather than sterile, soulless housing complexes. Follow guidance in Landscape and Urban Design for Bats and Biodiversity (Bat Conservation Trust August 2012) Energy Efficiency - Need to design all buildings to have a south facing orientation with space for photovoltaic panels/walls. Need to follow Biodiversity for Low and Zero Carbon Buildings: A Technical Guide for New Build (Bat Conservation Trust 2010, RIBA Publishing)

Comment noted.

RDGIC8 Michael Ray Parking, materials, sustainability, energy efficiency and bins storage ticked. Materials - I recommend the use of the right materials that provide the correct maximum heat insulation quality and the right insulation

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that maximise this effect. The use of nasa space shuttle insulation materials to super insulate external windows, at least triple glazing for all windows, the nasa space shuttle like insulation to be utilised with a shutter that opens and closes. The space shuttle like insulation has a much reduced U value and this means that the more the reduced U value is, the less heat transfer there is from inside to outside. To allow water vapour from the interior of the infrastructure to pass through the insulation and any inner masonry can be safer to prevent frost damage, when the insulation is water permeable this insulation ought to be placed outside the main structural masonry wall to allow interior water vapour to pass to the outside. Otherwise, how is the water vapour going to get to the outside? Sustainability and energy efficiency - outdoor rainwater harvesting, compost toilets, how to design various infrastructure with the least waste of heat from inside to outside? What kind of solar PV panels are best to incorporate? Solar PV panels come in 3 main colours. Garden space - include a greenhouse to enable vegetables to be grown. Bin Storage - try to maximise non-recyclable waste management to try to achieve a zero waste management strata for all waste. Parking - The parking is kept away from the homes, like the Dutch Wohnerf principal so that children play as far as they can from the car streets.

RDGIC9 Historic England New homes should integrate well into the prevailing setting. Particular care should be taken to ensure that landscaping, boundary treatment and the public realm relate appropriately to their context. Ancillary functions such as garaging, micro-generation installations, bin storage, parking, and external meter cupboards should be unobtrusively integrated into designs. Garden space should be sited to take advantage of and to maximise available daylight for the home, and be of a size appropriate to the home and the existing character of the locality.

Comment noted.

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RDGIC10 G Marshall All ticked. Impact on other dwellings and groups of dwellings; Available infrastructure which includes parks, playgrounds,

buses schools, recreational facilities; Improved public green space standards.

Comment noted.

RDGIC11 Wakefield Civic Society All ticked. There is a lack of residential provision within the city centre itself. If more residential property could be provided in the city centre, this would have a positive impact on local businesses and improve the feel of the city centre which all too often closes down at around 5 pm. Local residents in the city centre will help to keep the city awake, bridging the gap between daytime and night-time economies. However, city centre accommodation needs to be of good quality rather than shoddy conversions or pokey little flats. In the not too distant past, developers were keen to build tiny flats with little or no storage space in our city centres, targeted at young professionals. We have some of these in Wakefield but the rage for it diminished before things got too bad here. According to press reports, some older people wish to downsize and move to apartments in city centres where they are close to amenities and have less need of their cars. Such ‘lock it and leave it’ properties suit people who spend periods away from home, either on holiday or because of work commitments, as, having no gardens, such properties require little attention during the periods of absence. But downsizing in this way does not necessarily mean a desire to loose significant amounts of floor space – older people have possessions, friends and grandchildren to accommodate so want larger apartments with two or even three bedrooms in city centres but no developers seem to want to provide these. We do, of course, have a predisposition in this country to own rather than rent property and that mind-set is further geared

Comment noted. WMDC aim to encourage a greater mix of housing types which are suitable for all people. The Consultation Draft of the RDG includes a section providing guidance on the development of homes in multiple occupation.

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towards buying houses rather than flats. But unless people self-build, they can only buy what developers build and developers want to play safe. The planning system seems to militate against experimentation with new styles. One current problem we are starting to see more and more of is the conversion of unused commercial accommodation within our city centres to create flats and HMOs. Again, this is being done piecemeal with no coherent vision, removing commercial properties from commercial as demand for shops and offices within the city centre seems to be falling off. Some of these conversions are creating accommodations that we regard as at best unsatisfactory. We have similar concerns over the sub-division of mature housing stock such as terraced houses close to the city centre being into smaller units. These conversions create additional pressure on on-street parking and often result in what garden area there is being given over to the storage of multiple wheelie bins. While there is undoubtedly a need for one-bedroomed accommodation that is affordable, we do not think this is the best way to provide it. Sustainability and energy efficiency should, of course, be a pre-requisite of any planning approval incorporating the latest energy saving and production technology. Solar panels, should, for example, be built into the design rather than being seen as something to be bolted on later. Quality standards such as Built for Life and Active by Design should be incorporated into all new schemes.

RDGIC12 Notton Parish Council Notton response: this links to Questions 1 and 6 in our view. The two issues being accommodation that provides affordable housing options and caters for the elderly and the need for a more strategic

Comment noted. However it should be noted that affordable housing provision and infrastructure

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review of local infrastructure for larger developments (road junctions, speed limits, traffic calming etc.).

improvements outside of a development site are considered using existing policies in the Local Development Framework and will not be matters that the RDG will deal with.

RDGIC13 Mr M Ayub All ticked (apart from other). Homes designed with energy efficiency and renewable energy built in; materials should reflect existing residential development: brick construction.

Comment noted. It should be noted that housing standards for energy efficiency are now set in national planning policy and that the Councils Local Development Framework contains a policy about renewable energy provision in new development.

RDGIC14 Mr A McGuinness All ticked. Integrate new development with the character of its surroundings. Incorporate existing site features such as footpaths, trees and hedgerows wherever possible. Provide variety and contrasts between spaces, the more diverse and distinctive the spaces, the easier it is for people to find their way around and to have a sense of identity. Create diversity in a logical way, for Example, focal points or central nodes should have noticeably higher densities whereas it may be appropriate to reduce densities at the edges of settlements reflecting the traditional gradual transition between development and countryside. Identify those places where landmark buildings, distinctive boundaries, or other design elements should be used to reinforce the perceived spatial structure.

Comment noted. It should be noted that housing standards for energy efficiency are now set in national planning policy.

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Maximise the benefits of existing trees, hedgerows, and other natural features, in public spaces or in public views. Protect and use any heritage elements as assets within the layout, notably archaeological sites, but a response to heritage could also include use of historic boundaries, routes or field patterns in the layout. It will be important to ensure that new buildings are sustainable, and essential that they do not adversely affect the amenity or character of the neighbouring properties and the locality. The Government has set stringent standards of 60% carbon dioxide reduction by 2060. If this target is to be met then changes in the building industry need to happen now. Sustainability should be designed into any proposals at the earliest opportunity. Sustainable design is concerned with ensuring that: -

The construction of buildings minimises the amount of resources and energy used, and waste, pollution and carbon dioxide (CO2) produced;

The materials generated and used for construction are environmentally friendly;

Any existing building fabric is re-used as far as possible; Buildings are energy efficient, reducing CO2 emissions; Buildings use renewable energy sources.

Energy efficiency can be achieved through the use of efficient design and layout of new housing, for example through passive solar design and sustainable construction. The use of renewable energy also has its part to play. This design guide should seek to ensure that all new residential development will incorporate high

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standards of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. In designing for environmental performance, planning authorities should, amongst other things, expect applicants to use landform, layout, building orientation, building design and landscaping to minimise energy consumption. Further considerations are emphasised such as biodiversity, waste management and sustainable urban drainage systems. Community involvement It should be acknowledged the importance for the community to have their say in development proposals and considers it will be most effective during pre-application stage. Prospective applicants should be encouraged to consult and involve the public during pre-application stage, especially on major or controversial development proposals. Early community involvement is regarded beneficial to applicants. It facilitates the application process, as the prospective applicants could understand local issues and concerns in advance. They could then be able to negotiate and build consensus with the public to avoid objections and subsequent delay during the formal application stage.

RDGIC17 Mrs J Harrison Garden Space, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency. Limit parking provision to the minimum in inner city areas and improve pedestrian links to encourage walking and the use of public transport. Sustainable materials and energy efficient forms and services are essential to show that Wakefield is moving forward in the 21st century, appealing to more people and providing something that few other towns / cities have. A variety of garden sizes would appeal to the widest range of people e.g. families, renters, young, old etc. - a mixed community is essential for healthy neighbourhoods.

Comment noted.

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RDGIC18 J Buckley In answer to this I would introduce Paul Chatterton, Professor of Urban Futures, School of Geography, University of Leeds and his book ‘Low Impact Living’; a guide to ecological, affordable, community building – at page 165: ‘the design process is normally led by the residents and so it more clearly responds to their needs and circumstances. This is one place in the city where a greater sense of democratic participation and ownership prevails over how the built environment develops. One of the most notable features of cohousing design is the absence of on-site vehicle access. It's literally a breath of fresh air and is probably the one single planning aspect that could be changed easily to transform neighbourhoods across cities. In cohousing, gone are adopted highways that cut through and scar neighbourhoods, active parking frontages (what's the obsession with a view of your car?) and bewilderingly high parking ratios (many suburban new-builds stipulate over two parking spaces per dwelling). In cohousing, car reduction is combined with car separation and car-free home zones to increase safety, interaction as well as reducing carbon emissions related to car use. In come pocket car parks located on the edge of sites which are heavily landscaped, formal car pools and informal car sharing. This leaves swathes of central land devoted to community amenities and nature. Thus, in terms of design, residents are in control and have an intimate connection with how the site is designed and evolves around them.’

Comment noted.

RDGIC19 Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Homes: standard,

energy efficiency of houses can be improved using a number of measures: o Facing south to take advantage of heat from the sun o Roofs designed to take solar panels and or solar water heater o Triple glazed, air tight windows

Comment noted. It should be noted that housing standards for energy efficiency are now set in national planning policy.

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o Allow possibility of installing air of ground source heat pumps Space around homes:

a number of benefits for biodiversity, health and wellbeing and lead to a reduction in flood risk, pollution and in summer, urban heat island effect.

incorporated into the design of individual houses for example: o Use of pervious surfaces paved areas around housing and low traffic roads reduce speed of water infiltration o Water butts to collect rainwater for use on gardens reduce residential water use and reduce run-off rates.

use. RDGIC20 Environment Agency Design principles will need to focus on making sure developments

are resilient to the impacts of climate Change.

Comment noted.

RDGIC22

Mr J Gravett Garden Space, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Bin Storage Other - views and vistas. Parking - car ownership should be discouraged, in favour of public transport. Garden Space - This is extremely important, especially for families. The modern trend of using front gardens as car parks or of designing car parks instead of front gardens (e.g. Butterfield Way, Newton Hill) should be avoided. High rear garden fences can isolate neighbours from each other, hedges are preferable. Sustainability, energy efficiency - important but the effects on other properties should be considered (e.g. fans on gas flues can be very annoying).

Comment noted.

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Bins - no bin should be stored where it can be seen (they look awful stored in the street). It is disappointing to note that Butterfield Way, Newton Hill (a new development) the bins will be stored at the end of the cul-de-sac, in full view of the street and surrounding area. Views and Vistas -These are important. Developments should be aligned so as views are preserved. This helps prevents a closed in atmosphere which developments often produce (NM Butterfield Way, Newton Hill is a good example of a preserved view to Lindale Hill).

RDGIC24 Denise Rowlinson Sufficient space should be left for access by (mobility) scooters away from car traffic. In many instances trees have been removed and green spaces are non-existent

Comment noted.

QU.4: What do you think are the main issues and features that need to be considered when designing residential areas including, for instance:- (Car Parking, Public Open Space, Footpaths, Linkages to Services and facilities, Other) RDGIC1

Ms Sue Watton

Public Open Space Footpaths

Comment noted.

RDGIC5 Persimmon Homes Car Parking Public Open Space Footpaths Linkages to Services and Facilities All relevant and we cover all in design and access statements.

Comment noted.


All ticked. Historic street patterns & pedestrian routes should be retained. Historic plot outlines & pedestrian routes should be retained. Where redundant locally-significant historic buildings survive, they should be retained within the larger development & converted in a sympathetic manner, to add character & continuity to the development.

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Where good legibility of historic character survives, there should be enhancement through positive management, including restoration where appropriate. This might include, for example, maintaining the historic urban structure within a new development by maintaining road networks, boundaries, respecting urban grain, form & legibility & the maintaining the identity of street frontages. Careful consideration should be given to the siting of car parks & other areas of hard standing, particularly where the historic urban grain would be sensitive to the opening up of large open 'grey' areas. Open, green areas should be sited to enhance the setting of heritage assets, where appropriate. Memories of historic identity could be retained in street naming, public art etc. Where development is proposed, applicants should comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (March 2012) by identifying heritage assets & their significance at the pre-application stage. Where planning permission is granted for development that directly affects heritage assets, conditions should be attached where appropriate to ensure that provision is made for the investigation of the site's archaeological potential & for the preservation in situ or recording of archaeological features or deposits.

RDGIC7 West Yorkshire Ecology Public Open Space. Public Open Space and Linkages to Services and Facilities need to consider semi-natural greenspace provision with and around the sites. This will contribute to health and well-being and education agendas.

Comment noted.

RDGIC8 Michael Ray Car parking and footpaths ticked. Car Parking - not too near to houses, can the road surface contain solar PV panels? Footpaths - Beneath the footpath (transparent or opaque), put PV / light brown. The internet has said Dutch cycle ways are using PV surfaces beneath. A USA website talks of design of outdoor roads where there are PV panels beneath. Footpaths to have a matt, raised finish to be anti-slip.

Comment noted.

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RDGIC9 Historic England Residential areas should relate positively into the prevailing setting, where it is of positive character, with car parking sited in unobtrusive, but well surveillance locations.

Comment noted.

RDG10 G Marshall All ticked. We should be building cohesive communities which involves much more than thinking about the design of individual houses. We need to think balance, so we should build eldercare homes, sheltered housing. Example of not taking these things into account is that Ackworth has 8,000 people, no community parks, very few common open green spaces and playgrounds, poor public transport. We need to look to facilities for living healthy happy lives in a local environment with good transport links to the rest of the Wakefield area. A recent planning application would see the removal of green space, trees and communal facilities from a long standing, carefully planned mini elderly housing and care cluster and the imposition of a 6 foot brick wall for a view behind which would be crammed sixteen family homes with traffic and loss of quality of life an inevitable result. We should not be building tiny, rabbit hutch homes, and with few ballrooms or even dining rooms, spare rooms are often the key to healthy and happy people and families.

Comment noted.

RDGIC11 Wakefield Civic Society All ticked. Provision of off-street parking and bin areas both in new builds and conversions. Provision of green spaces and places for children to play in new housing schemes. Provision of infrastructure and services – from roads to drains, and from shops to school places and access to GPs and dentists. Access to public transport Too many new houses are being built on narrow plots but over

Comment noted.

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three floors – these might be OK for younger people but they present challenges to the elderly and disabled and will force the occupiers if such properties to move out when they can no longer manage the stairs. It might be better to build flats. Can we as a society afford to continue the rather profligate use of land, just because it is relatively cheap now, by building further and further out from our town and city centres, often increasing demand for car use, rather than looking for ways to concentrate development in and close to city centres to achieve higher densities?

RDGIC12 Notton Parish Council Notton response : adequate and safe transport and traffic infrastructure

Comment noted.

RDGIC13 Mr M Ayub All ticked (apart from other) Connectivity to surrounding areas; sustainable transport options should be prioritised; open space for children and general recreation should be provided.

Comment noted.

RDGIC14 Mr A McGuinness All ticked. The most lasting impression of any housing area is created by the spaces between the buildings rather than just the houses themselves. These spaces are defined by the buildings, the landscaping, the gardens, the boundary treatments, the roads and the footpaths. Roads and footpaths affect the arrangement, spacing and appearance of the houses they serve, the size and shape of gardens, the choice of planting, the location of open areas and play spaces and the routes for public utility services. Provide safe and convenient surroundings for the movement of people, including those with restricted mobility and cyclists. Create safe routes for pedestrian, cycling and vehicular movement. Look to Europe for highway design incorporating traffic free cycle links between residential centres and local amenities, city centres and major transport links.

Comment noted.

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Keep vehicle flows and traffic speeds low in the vicinity of homes, and minimise the danger and nuisance created by non-access traffic. Ensure that reasonable, and where possible direct, vehicular access to dwellings is available, and enable easy access for public transport and emergency vehicles. Minimise the danger and inconvenience caused by indiscriminate on-street parking. Allow for a diversity of spatial, architectural, and landscape elements appropriate to the unique character of the site and its surroundings.

RDGIC15 Local Access Forum Public open space, Footpaths, Linkages to services and facilities and other – cycle provision ticked. Good quality, direct and attractive pathways segregated from traffic, connecting to local facilities (schools, shops, bus stops etc.) and giving access to the countryside or green space will encourage walking and cycling and reduce the reliance on the car. New residential areas should be integrated into the surrounding neighbourhood with quality walking and cycle routes that connect to the wider network of public paths and roads. The design of residential areas should not result in ‘exclusive’ (enclosed) estates, with one way in and out, as these encourage people to drive cars. Residents require access to paths, green space and the countryside to exercise, walk the dog, jog, play etc.

Comment noted.

RDGIC17 Mrs J Harrison Car Parking, Footpaths, Linkages to Services and Facilities. Parking - see Q3. It is essential that facilities such as schools and

Comment noted.

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doctors are provided as existing facilities are already overstretched in the inner city areas.

RDGIC19 Yorkshire Wildlife Tax Residential area design must include provision of green infrastructure. Green infrastructure by design is multifunctional and should include: o Health and wellbeing benefits for residents, all residents should be no more than a 10 minute walk from natural greenspace as recommended in the nature and wellbeing act (http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/naturewellbeingact) o Sustainable drainage system water control elements. Inclusion of SuDS elements in will reduce the run-off levels of new developments and so the overall flood risk at the district level, as well as providing pollution control. SuDS can be managed for biodiversity delivering multi-functional benefits. o Protection and enhancement for of ecosystems and biodiversity. Greenspaces should be managed appropriately to enhance existing habitats using native planting and create additional ecological niches e.g. ponds and wetlands.

highest existing levels of biodiversity and should provide the maximum level of connectivity between habitats.

trade-offs. o Public access such as paths, cycle paths and areas for natural play.

-designed paths and cycle paths, along with easy access to public transport such as busses and trains will encourage use of sustainable transport options.

Wakefield nature areas, areas of ancient woodland and areas with high potential for biodiversity (see the Wildlife Trusts Living Landscapes http://www.ywt.org.uk/living-landscapes)

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o When deciding the location of new developments the impacts on areas of the development on areas of high biodiversity should be considered decisions made following the mitigation hierarchy.

RDGIC20 Environment Agency The RDG has the opportunity to promote multi-function green infrastructure, e.g. adequate green space and effective water management which reduces water pollution.

Comment noted.

RDGIC22 Mr J Gravett

Individual Car Parking, Public Open Space, Footpaths, Linkages to Services and Facilities, Other. Car parking - this should not be at the expense of abolishing gardens. Cars should be discouraged. Public open spaces - these are important and should be a mixture of types, i.e. grassed areas, shrub areas, woodland areas. They should be in addition to playing fields and not used as dog loos. More allotments should be provided. Footpaths - These should keep their identity, i.e. a path with grass, shrubs, and ideally a hedge at either side. The idea that a pavement is a replacement for a footpath is not acceptable. Linkages to services, facilities - it is essential that these are within easy walking distance, shops, schools and public transport. Other: 1/Residential developments should not be next to industrial or retail ones (otherwise it creates a lot of noise especially at night) 2/Facilities should be provided for casual disposal of rubbish (litter bins) and easy collection of rubbish. 3/More allotment facilities should be included. 4/Open views and vistas, as discussed in question 3.

Comment noted.

RDGIC24 Denise Rowlinson Some of the new housing estates in Castleford are far too compact, leaving no space for privacy. Where are children

Comment noted.

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expected to play? Provision should be made for open spaces.

QU.5: Do you think there are opportunities to develop new housing types and designs reflecting local character and places in Wakefield? YES/NO If so what might these be and are there other towns and cities in Yorkshire that could provide inspiration? RDGIC1

Ms Sue Watton

Yes

RDGIC5 Persimmon Homes Yes Housing layouts can be influenced through local character. It is important not to try and replicate older styles of homes with new build development but to meet the requirements of the modern housing market. We would be resistive of any type of design guide that seeks to resist the use of standard housetypes - Britain was built on standard housetypes spanning a raft of building eras, and we are within another very important era for delivering new housing. It is important that design guides influence the character of new housing through seeking well designed and landscaped layouts. New buildings should reflect local character and there is sufficient opportunity to do this through the design process. Rather than pick on local areas for positive/negative aspects developments such seek to reflect and respect the local character of their own setting. The work should be done in the initial design stages.

Comment noted.


Yes. Castleford's Voysey arts & craft housing could be used as inspiration.

Comment noted.

RDGIC7 West Yorkshire Ecology Yes. There are good opportunities to introduce green roof and green wall technologies to soften the impact of development for people and wildlife. This technology can also make very significant

Comment noted.

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contributions to reducing surface water runoff. Other benefits can include enhanced air quality and reduced wind speeds within urban centres. See Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls (Nigel Dunnett and Noel Kingsbury (2008) Timber Press.

RDGIC8 Michael Ray Yes. Zero harm to environment, eco housing with the correct amount of solar PV panels, super insulated and some wind turbines of an appropriated scale, compost toilets, grey water recycling, reed bed water recycling without going to the sewage farm, rainwater harvesting. All the housing to have heat pumps / heat exchangers instead of methane heating system. How to achieve the right space heating for indoor spaces? Is it right to locate heat exchanger coils for increased oC liquid transfer near a central increased thermal mass wall within the house? Is masonry better than timber for house construction? In line with Wakefield vernacular architecture which utilises brick and masonry. Timber rots and is flammable, not good, are there alternative materials to timber that are much better fireproofing character, made of a carbon polymer material.

Comment noted.

RDGIC9 Historic England New housing types can and should be developed, with designs both reflecting local character and employing cutting edge design and technologies.

Comment noted.

RDGIC10 G Marshall Yes. Vernacular architectural features. There is also room for modern design. Tastefully done and not crammed in is the key. I would like to see green space to be part of our local stamp. This involves responsible communal planning, incorporating parks and green spaces into all designs.

Comment noted.

RDGIC11 Wakefield Civic Society Yes. Too many developments are based on traditional designs arranged around the ubiquitous cul de sac. They are retrospective and take

Comment noted.

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their inspiration from the houses of the 1930s. We have to ask why this has to be. We appreciate they are a ‘safe bet’ for developers but is this really the best that housebuilders can do? We have seen many examples or real innovation from other parts of the world and other parts of the UK but we are not enough of these examples in Wakefield and we have to ask why this is. In part, it must be because the developers are not being challenges sufficiently. We should be looking outside Wakefield and Yorkshire to find the very best examples in the world and setting our aspirations accordingly to match these. In the 21 st century, we should be capable of building something new and innovative in design rather than trying to constantly recreate a 1930s ‘Metroland’ pastiche.

RDGIC12 Notton Parish Council Notton response : no specific response from Notton PC Comment noted.

RDGIC13 Mr M Ayub No. RDGIC14 Mr A McGuiness Yes.

To achieve the aims of this design guide it is essential to recognise the opportunities and constraints of individual sites. An analysis of the site must be the starting point in the design process. Too often in the past, designers, developers, and planners have attempted to fit all the design considerations to a pre-determined road layout with disappointing results. Road layouts should be designed to contribute to a distinctive spatial identity for each scheme, giving access in ways that respect the characteristics of the site and meeting the performance requirements of this design guide. Housing development must be limited to falling either within or on the edge of an existing settlement. A fundamental principle of the design of residential environments is the visual and functional integration of new developments within their setting.

Comment noted.

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More effort must be focussed in regenerating unused urban sites particularly within the city centre environs. Changes in shopping habits means there are acres of commercial floor space available yet we still focus on building on brownfield sites.

RDGIC17 Mrs J Harrison Yes. A move away from standard developer housing. We need innovative architects to design houses that suit modern ways of living.

Comment noted.

RDGIC24 Denise Rowlinson Avoid box-type houses which are being done. Break the monotony by introducing different frontages and house heights. York offers some interesting housing estates.

Comment noted.

QU.6: The Council considers a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is not required as set out in section 5 of the Initial Consultation Document. Please indicate below if you agree a SEA is not required. Agree/Disagree If you consider one is required please set out what you consider the exceptional circumstances are requiring one to be undertaken. RDGIC1

Ms Sue Watton

Disagree Comment noted. However the Statutory Environmental Consultees have been consulted and have indicated they do not consider that a full SA / SEA is necessary with regard to this SPD.

RDGIC5 Persimmon Homes Agree Comment noted. RDGIC6 West Yorkshire

Archaeology Advisory Service (WYAAS

Agree Comment noted.

RDGIC7 West Yorkshire Ecology Agree Comment noted.

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RDGIC8 Michael Ray Disagree. Whatever will try to reduce drainage caused by outdoor river - floods.

Comment noted. However the Statutory Environmental Consultees have been consulted and have indicated they do not consider that a full SA / SEA is necessary with regard to this SPD.

RDGIC9 Historic England Agree. In terms of the historic environment, this SPD is unlikely to result in any significant environment effects over and above those already identified in the Sustainability Appraisal/SEA which was undertaken of the Policies and proposals contained in the LDF. Therefore we do not consider that an SEA is required.

Comment noted.

RDGIC10 G Marshall Disagree. Environmental considerations are really important and are always changing e.g. extreme weather events, new building designs/materials/developments, energy developments, flooding.

Comment noted. However the Statutory Environmental Consultees have been consulted and have indicated they do not consider that a full SA / SEA is necessary with regard to this SPD.

RDGIC11 Wakefield Civic Society Agree. Comment noted. RDGIC12 Notton Parish Council Notton response: we have a concern about traffic and road

infrastructure – recent speed surveys show c.4,000 vehicles per day (often travelling at speed) through small country roads. Whilst we understand the proposal, we feel there must be a threshold where a SEA is required – this may be based on size of a development and / or the fact that several developments within a ‘x’ mile radius have been approved within the last (say) 10 years. Our point being that we cannot keep putting increasing traffic levels through small villages and rural roads without a strategic review of that transport and traffic infrastructure (speed limits, traffic calming, improved junctions and lighting etc.).

Comment noted.

RDGIC13 Mr M Ayub Agree. Comment noted. RDGIC14 Mr A McGuinness Disagree. Comment noted. However the

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SEA's provide both transparency and participation during the strategic development process where as EIA's often only apply to specific projects. SEA allows for a better understanding and programming of all environmental activities, facilitating an integral perspective of sustainable spatial planning. These activities may be diverse, but it ensures that biodiversity and climate change are two strong components as well as ensuring alternative options are investigated.

Statutory Environmental Consultees have been consulted and have indicated they do not consider that a full SA / SEA is necessary with regard to this SPD.

RDGIC17 Mrs J Harrison Agree. Comment noted. RDGIC19 Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Yorkshire Wildlife Trust agrees that a SEA is not required. We do

however advise that all potential ecological impacts are fully assessed prior to the design of the development sites in order to ensure that there is no adverse effect on biodiversity, which is in accordance with Paragraph 118 of the NPPF. Such work could also identify opportunities where good design could provide net gains for biodiversity, which would be in accordance with Paragraph 9 of the NPPF. A good example of where such work was conducted in West Yorkshire was West Yorkshire Ecology’s Ecological Appraisal for the Shipley and Canal Road Area Action Plan (AAP), which is attached.

Comment noted.

RDGIC20 Environment Agency Agree. For environmental issues under our remit, we agree with the Council that an SEA is not required for the UDF.

Comment noted.

RDGIC22 Mr J Gravett Agree. Comment noted. RDGIC24 Denise Rowlinson I do not know what functions the SEA exercise, therefore I cannot

have an opinion on the matter.

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2.3 Printed Survey Responses A housing survey was produced and made available for completion at both Wakefield One and Castleford Library exhibitions and distributed to locations around the district. The tables below lay out the information that was gathered from this.

How long have you lived in your current house?

Did you choose a modern house in preference to an older house? If Yes, please explain why...

0-2 years Yes We liked the particular style of new house 5-10 years no WDH rented 10+ years Yes n/a 10+ years no n/a 10+ years no N/A 10+ years No n/a 10+ years No n/a

What would you say are the things you like most about your house? What are the things you aren't so happy with (If any) ? The style and layout if the house and the estate it’s on n/a

None, only areas is nice It needs modernising, needs new fencing, neighbours party all week and deal drugs

I live in a slum My garage is leaking Bungalow suitable for accessibility and disabilities, well insulated, big windows

2 steps on side access to house is difficult and sloped driveway is difficult. There is no view.

Everything Not enough storage

The party walls insulate well. There is a new polymer door (front) which appears to be better insulated and one of the ground floor windows is triple glazed. There is a loft and cellar which can be converted into living areas which are super insulated.

The poor outside envelope insulation of the house. The lack of zero carbon renewables for the electric supply. The need to maintain the right interior space heat, technology for the house is appropriate. Triple glazed better insulation. How to design insulated blinds? There ought to be space heat pumps of air to air kind to connect lesser grade outdoor heat to increased grade heat for the house interior. The toilets ought to be compost toilets and waste water ought to be purified by reduced watt hour (energy) method – to extract distilled water.

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Reasonably quiet area, some open fields nearby Subsidence, rooms too small, ceilings too low, no views whatsoever

Do you think there is enough storage space for wheelie bins and recycling bins?

If you have any comments about the storage of wheelie bins and recycling bins please make them using the box below.

Yes Plenty of room at the rear of the house No n/a n/a n/a No Better bin storage needed No n/a

Yes

I think it is safer to the residents to store biodegradable waste at 2-3 degrees c in refrigerated containers and to make sure that biodegradable waste is not mixed with non-biodegradable waste. What is the role of the human on planet earth? Ans: The human is an omnivore that eats plants and animals for nutrition that leaves faecal deposits which renutrify the soil. A zero waste ideology is recommended where there is no landfill or no incineration.

No Very bad, storing on pavements in communal passages, or where visible. Detracts a lot from the area

Do you have enough storage space inside your house?

Are your rooms big enough for everything you would like to put in them? If not, could you say what rooms and what you would need?

Just right Yes n/a Too little No Need 4 bedrooms Just right Yes n/a Just right No Only fit single bed in room 2, have to use fold-up bed.

Just right Yes The rooms lack the right insulation with the outside air and the ground. This means the outdoor walls, windows, basement, floor and roof.

Too little No Bedrooms

Too little No More space to store books & documents either in bedroom or downstairs

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What do you think about the area outside your house? – The garden, your parking arrangements, etc

Are you satisfied with your local amenities?

If yes, can you explain why; if no what would you like to improve?

Ample, 2 parking spaces at the front and a rear facing garden Yes n/a Parking is ridiculous No n/a n/a n/a n/a requires employment of gardener to maintain garden Yes Yes The rear garden is adequate. There is space for 1 or 2 greenhouses and a rainwater storage container buried beneath the grass for some of the houses water supply. One wishes to put up an 8m wind turbine at the rear of the house. The turbine can be utilised to store water to drive a water turbine to provide electricity when the air turbine is still. No

I wish local amenities would utilise zero-carbon, non-nuclear renewables such a pv panels and outdoor turbines. Try to make as many surfaces for pv panels.

15ft garden is too small, no car or space to park it if we had one Yes n/a garden nice, paring totally inadequate n/a n/a

When you chose your new house, did you feel there was much choice of type and style of property available? 1st 2nd 3rd Yes Trumpington Smartlife Newhall n/a Trumpington Smartlife Derwenthorpe n/a n/a n/a n/a Close to bus stops n/a n/a n/a n/a Newhall Derwenthorpe Castle Hill No Derwenthorpe Castle Hill Trumpington n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Finally, please would you tell us the street name or area in which you live? If you know the name of the developer of your housing scheme please would you also write their name below? Letting us know this information will help us get the most from the survey.

If you let us have your email address we can forward you the conclusions of this survey, but you can also remain anonymous. email address (optional)

Please choose which prize you would prefer.

Railcard Gym n/a Railcard Railcard Railcard Railcard

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An online survey was also made available and promoted at the Exhibitions and through the distribution of flyers at various locations. The results are analysed in the tables below

How long have you lived in your current house?

Did you choose a modern house in preference to an older house? If Yes, please explain why...

3-5 years Yes because it might be more energy efficient

0-2 years Yes We wanted a property that was maintenance free and well proportioned. 0-2 years Yes Looked nicer 6-10 years Yes Financially, it was the only way we could get a family home.

What would you say are the things you like most about your house? What are the things you aren't so happy with (If any) ? n/a room sizes are small Modern, well designed, well proportioned, well-constructed and in a location we wanted. The layout of the development is also excellent. None Town house look Shared parking, narrow roads

The Garden, but that's about it!

The build quality, but they are all the same. Car Parking - lack of it. The landscaping of the street and the dominance of tarmac. Lack of sustainable features.

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Do you have enough storage space inside your house?

Are your rooms big enough for everything you would like to put in them?

If not, could you say what rooms and what you would need?

Too little No n/a

Just right Yes They are just right. Just right Yes Office, cupboards

Too little No We need somewhere to store all the children’s toys!

Do you think there is enough storage space for wheelie bins and recycling bins?

If you have any comments about the storage of wheelie bins and recycling bins please make them using the box below.

What do you think about the area outside your house? – The garden, your parking arrangements, etc

No

Yes No comments Very good. Parking for two as we needed plus garage. Gardens secluded and secure.

Yes Not enough

No

They can be better incorporated into the front of houses rather than having to drag them round to the front every Friday.

Parking arrangements are poor, because of the layout, long windy roads, prevalence of cul-de-sacs etc. The front garden - if you can call it that - is too small to plant anything worthwhile and generally the plants don't survive because of people walking on them.

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Are you satisfied with your local amenities? If yes, can you explain why; if no what would you like to improve?

When you chose your new house, did you feel there was much choice of type and style of property available?

No No

Yes

Well-sited for access to major roads. Occasionally congested at junction 32 due to high traffic but we knew about this. The access to crossing roads needs to be improved. No safe crossings from the development to either Pontefract or the park at the race course. This makes walking into Pontefract with a pushchair extremely dangerous. I feel this must be addressed as the development grows and children begin walking to school or shops. Yes

Yes n/a Yes

Yes We've got a retail park within 5mins walk, but the route is not direct, appreciate its because of different ownerships but still more though could've been put in. No

Please select your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourite scheme

1st 2nd 3rd

Abode Newhall Smartlife Castle Hill Trumpington Tibbys triangle Castle Hill Trumpington Tibbys triangle Abode Newhall Smartlife

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Please choose which prize you would prefer.

Two Together Railcard One month free Membership at Sun Lane Leisure Centre in Wakefield City Centre A Two Together Railcard

Finally, please would you tell us the street name or area in which you live? If you know the name of the developer of your housing scheme please would you also write their name below? Letting us know this information will help us get the most from the survey.

If you let us have your email address we can forward you the conclusions of this survey, but you can also remain anonymous. email address (optional)

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Appendix A

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3.3 Printed 24 Housing

Precedents with comparison key and description

Glossary of terms

Interactive wall with moveable housing examples

‘What styles of housing do you prefer?’

Like Least <…..>Like Most

Explanation of different

housing types

Profile of Wakefield’s vernacular

‘What do you think is the Wakefield vernacular?’

3.1 Engagement Methods and Materials The following section illustrates the different methods of engagement used for the RDG Initial Scoping Consultation.

3.2 Interactive Exhibitions Interactive exhibitions ran in both Wakefield One and Castleford Library from the 8th to the 18th of February 2016. The exhibitions were designed to be highly visual and interactive whilst containing a variety of informative material. This included information relating to the scope and purpose of the RDG, 24 housing precedents with indicative key, explanation of different housing types, glossary of terms, interactive housing preference chart and an interactive vernacular section.

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Printed Housing Survey

A housing survey was produced and made available for completion at both Wakefield One and Castleford Library exhibitions.

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Roughly 350 surveys were also distributed to nearby new housing estates throughout the Wakefield District as shown on the table and map below.

Reference Scheme Name Developer A Silkwood Gate Barratt Homes

B Silkwood Gate David Wilson Homes

C Benton Park Orion Homes D Cedar View Walker Builders E Elegance Strata F Leafield Gardens Orion Homes

G Navigation Point Greenhaven Homes

H Oaklands Barratt Homes

I Oaklands David Wilson Homes

J Prince's Park Avant K Priory Fields Barratt Homes L Windsor Park Redrow M Xpressions Taylor Wimpey

N Fellow's Place David Wilson Homes

O Magnolia Gardens Persimmon

P The Oaks David Wilson Homes

Q Sycamore Gardens Persimmon R Clarence Heights Persimmon S City Fields Miller Homes

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(Survey distributed to following housing schemes)

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3.5 Online Survey An online survey was produced which was promoted on all RDG literature and material including those distributed to local housing estates. This recognised people may not have the free time to complete and return physical surveys and allowed others to access the survey remotely.

3.4 Main RDG Consultation Survey The primary method of engagement was through the RDG consultation survey. This had the greatest number of responses. The survey comprised of 6 questions which aimed to establish the key issues to be covered in the RDG.

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3.6. Exhibition Advertisements

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Screenshot of WMDC Facebook Post Promoting Consultation

Poster distributed around local area 3.7 LDF Advertisements

Advertisements of UDF and RDG exhibitions produced and circulated WMDC

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Statutory Notice from Castleford and Pontefract Express (22.1.2016)

Statutory Notice from Wakefield Express (22.1.2016)

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Screenshot of Internal Council newsletter

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Screenshot of Integreat PLUS website promoting LDF consultations

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3.8 Exhibition Photos

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Appendix B

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4.1 Specific Consultation Bodies as Listed in Regulation 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (a) Coal Authority

(b) Environment Agency

(c) Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (known as English Heritage, now Historic England)

(d) Marine Management Organisation

(e) Natural England

(f) Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (company number 2904587),

(g) Highways Agency,

(h) a relevant authority any part of whose area is in or adjoins the local planning authority‘s area

(i) any person— (i) to whom the electronic communications code applies by virtue of a direction given under section 106(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003, and (ii) who owns or controls electronic communications apparatus situated in any part of the local planning authority‘s area.

(j) if it exercises functions in any part of the local planning authority‘s area— (i) a Primary Care Trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service Act 2006(9) or continued in existence by virtue of that section; (ii) a person to whom a licence has been granted under section 6(1)(b) or (c) of the Electricity Act 1989(10); (iii) a person to whom a licence has been granted under section 7(2) of the Gas Act 1986(11); (iv) a sewerage undertaker; and (v) a water undertaker;

(k) the Homes and Communities Agency(12); and

(l) where the local planning authority are a London borough council, the Mayor of London;

General consultation bodies as listed in regulation 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012:

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a) voluntary bodies some or all of whose activities benefit any part of the local planning authority‘s area,

(b) bodies which represent the interests of different racial, ethnic or national groups in the local planning authority‘s area,

(c) bodies which represent the interests of different religious groups in the local planning authority‘s area,

(d) bodies which represent the interests of disabled persons in the local planning authority‘s area,

(e) bodies which represent the interests of persons carrying on business in the local planning authority‘s area;

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4.2 Consultee List Specific Organisations (21)

(SCI Appendix 2.1)

British Telecom PLC

Canal and River Trust

Historic England (formerly English Heritage)

Environment Agency

Highways Agency

Knottingley to Gowdall Drainage Board

Leeds City Region Secretariat

Local Government Yorkshire and Humber

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

Mobile Operators Association

National Grid

Natural England

Planning Inspectorate

Powergen

Historic Monuments of England

RWE – Innogy

RWE – npower

Strategic Health Authority Estates Department

Yorkshire Cable

Yorkshire Electricity

Yorkshire Water Services

Specific Organisations (Adjoining Councils) (8)

(SCI Appendix 2.1)

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Calderdale Council

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Kirklees Council

Leeds City Council

North Yorkshire County Council

Selby District Council

Specific Organisations (Town and Parish Councils within district) (25)

(SCI Appendix 2.1)

Ackworth Parish Council

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Badsworth Parish Council

Crigglestone Parish Council

Crofton Parish Council

Darrington Parish Council

East Hardwick Parish Council

Featherstone Town Council

Havercroft-with-Cold Hiendley Parish Council

Hemsworth Town Council

Normanton Town Council

Nostell Parish Council

Notton Parish Council

Ryhill Parish Council

Sharlston Parish Council

Sitlington Parish Council

South Elmsall Town Council

South Hiendley Parish Council

South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council

Thorpe Audlin Parish Council

Upton and North Elmsall Parish Council

Walton Parish Council

Warmfield-cum-Heath Parish Council

West Bretton Parish Council

Wintersett Parish Council

Woolley Parish Council

Specific Organisations (Town and Parish Councils adjoining district) (20)

(SCI Appendix 2.1)

Allerton Bywater Parish Council

Beal Parish Council

Brierley Town Council

Brotherton Parish Council

Byram-cum-Sutton Parish Council

Clayton-with-Frickley Parish Council

Cridling Stubbs Parish Council

Denby Dale Parish Council

Fairburn Parish Council

Great Houghton Parish Council

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Hampole and Skelbrooke Parish Council

High Hoyland Parish Council

Hooton Pagnell Parish Council

Kirk Smeaton Parish Council

Kirkburton Parish Council

Ledsham Parish Council

Ledston Parish Council

Norton Parish Council

Shafton Parish Council

Stapleton Parish Council

General Organisations (Community Groups) (81)

(SCI Appendix 2.2)

A.I.R.E Environmental Group

Ackworth and District Riding Club

Ackworth Footpath Group

Agbrigg and Belle Vue Allotment Association

Age Concern Wakefield District

Asian Women's Association

Aysgarth Community Association

Brunswick Street Mosque

C I S W O

Castleford Heritage Group

Castleford Riverside Community Group

Castleford Town Centre Partnership

Central Jamia Mosque

Chevin Housing Association

Citizen Advice Bureau

Community Assembly

Crofton Community Centre

Cutsyke Community Group

Development Initiative for Voluntary Arts

DIAL Wakefield

Eastmoor Community Project

Featherstone Historical Society

Federation of Small Businesses (Wakefield Branch)

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Ferrybridge Community Centre

Glasshoughton Community Forum

Grange Street Mosque

Groundwork Wakefield

Help the Aged

Hemsworth and District Partnership

Horbury and District Historical Society

Horbury Community Council

Horbury Village Partnership

Horbury, Ossett and Sitlington Regeneration Group

Kinsley and Fitzwilliam Community Resource Centre

Kirkhamgate Community Association

Knottingley Town Hall Community Centre

Lock Lane Community Centre

Lupset Community Centre Association Ltd

Lupset Community Partnership

Minsthorpe Community College

NACRO

Next Generation Community Trust

Normanton Environmental Society

North Wakefield Community Group

Ossett Historical Society

Pontefract and District Archaeological Society

Pontefract and Castleford Federation of Small Businesses

Pontefract and District Rail Action Group

Pontefract Heritage Group

Pontefract Local History Society

Pontefract Town Centre Partnership

Portobello Tenants and Residents Association

Residents Against Toxic Sites

Royal British Legion, Horbury, Sitlington and Ossett branch

SANS (Sharlston and Streethouse) Community Development

SESKU Community Advisory Forum

SESKU Environment Group

Showmen's Guild

South Hiendley Community Association

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South Pontefract Community Partnership

Special Abilities

St Catherine's Church Centre

St Marys Project

St Michael’s Tenants and Residents Association

St Peter and St Pauls Community Association

Swaffia Mosque

Thorpe Audlin Community Association

Upton and North Elmsall Community Forum

Voluntary Action Wakefield District

Wakefield and District Environmental Action Forum

Wakefield and District Environmental Action Forum South Kirkby

Wakefield and District Sight Aid

Wakefield Asian Welfare Association

Wakefield College

Wakefield District Sports Association

Wakefield Local Access Forum

Wakefield Mosque, Pinderco Ltd/WACF

Wrenthorpe Community Association

Wrenthorpe Environmental Society

Yorkshire Mesmac

Zakria Mosque

Government Departments (11)

(SCI Appendix 2.3)

Communities and Local Government

Crown Estates

Defence Estates

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Government Office for the English Regions

Health and Safety Executive

HM Prison Service Headquarters

Homes and Communities Agency

Housing Corporation

Office of Government Commerce

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Yorkshire and the Humber Reg. Housing

Additional Organisations (34)

(SCI Appendix 2.3)

Arriva Yorkshire

British Geological Survey

CABE

Campaign for Better Transport - West Yorkshire Group

Campaign to Protect Rural England

Church Commissioners

Coal Authority

Diocese of Wakefield

East Coast Main Line

English Welsh and Scottish Railways

Fields In Trust

Forestry Commission

Freight Transport Association

Freightliner Ltd

Friends of the Earth

GB Railfreight Ltd

Gypsy Council

Gypsy Council for Education, Culture, Welfare and Civil Rights

Home Builders Federation

Home Office

Midland Mainline

National Trust

Network Rail

Road Haulage Association

Royal Mail Property Holdings

RSPB

Sport England (Yorkshire Region)

Sustrans

Traveller Law Reform Project

Virgin Trains

Wakefield District Biodiversity Group

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Wakefield Naturalists' Society

West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive

Woodland Trust

Additional Organisations (Joint Services) (5)

(SCI Appendix 2.3)

West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service

West Yorkshire Ecology

West Yorkshire Fire Service

West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service

West Yorkshire Police

Additional Organisations (Civic Societies) (6)

(SCI Appendix 2.3)

Horbury Civic Society

Knottingley Civic Society

Normanton Civic Society

Ossett Civic Society

Pontefract Civic Society

Wakefield Civic Society

Additional Organisations (Chambers of Trade and Commerce) (5)

(SCI Appendix 2.3)

Featherstone Chamber of Trade

Horbury and District Chamber of Trade

Mid-Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd

Pontefract Chamber of Trade

Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce Industry Ltd

Other Organisations (18)

(SCI Appendix 2.4)

British Wind Energy Association

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Council for British Archaeology

Director of Public Health

Friends, Families and Travellers

Greenpeace

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

National Farmers Union

National Fed. of Gypsy Liaison Groups

National Trust

Northern Gas Networks Ltd

Northern Rail

npower Renewable

Ramblers Association

Theatres Trust

Wakefield District Housing (WDH)

Wakefield Job Centre Plus

Welcome to Yorkshire

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

WMDC Councillors (63)

(SCI Appendix 2.4)

63 Local councillors representing all 21 wards.

Members of Parliament and Members of the European Parliament (10)

(SCI Appendix 2.4)

4 Members of Parliament

6 Members of the European Parliament

Additional developers, businesses and organisations who have

requested to be/have been consulted (246)

(SCI Appendix 2.4)

A and L Slater Ltd

ABLE Partnership Ltd

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Acanthus W S M Architects

Agbrigg and Bell Vue Community Centre

Aged Welfare Assoc

Altofts Community Sports Club

Altofts Cricket Club

Altofts Football Club

Arriva Yorkshire

Azaad Cricket Club

Bad Brains MTB Club

Barnsley, Dearne and Dove Canals Trust

Barratt and David Wilson Homes

Barton Willmore LLP

BBM Revolution Cycling Club

Bernhards Landscapes (Wakefield) Ltd

British Sign and Graphics Association

BTCV

Calder Clarion Cycling Club

Carter Jonas

Castleford Cricket Club

Castleford Lock Lane ARLFC

Castleford Panthers ARLFC

Castleford RUFC

Castleford Tigers

Cathedral Church of All Saints, Wakefield

Castleford Town AFC

CDP Ltd

Central Jamia Masjid

City of Wakefield Golf Club

CLA Country Land and Business Association

Coal Authority

Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Colliers International

Community Awareness Programme (CAP)

Community Group for College Grove/Pinderfields

Confederation of UK Coal Producers

Crigglestone and Durkar Residents Association

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Crigglestone ARLFC

Cromwell Wood Estate Co. Ltd

David Storrie Associates

Development Planning Partnership

Dewsbury Road Autos

Disabled Peoples Partnership (South East)

DPDS Consulting Group

Eastmoor Angling Club

F.M. Lister and Son

Featherstone Lions ARLFC

Featherstone Road Club

Featherstone Rovers

Friends of Bottom Boat Park

Friends of Carr Lodge Park

Friends of CHaT Parks

Friends of Flanshaw

Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens

Friends of Frickley Country Park

Friends of Fryston Wood

Friends of Green Park Ossett

Friends of Hartleys Field

Friends of Haw Hill Park Normanton

Friends of Haw Park Wood

Friends of Heath Common

Friends of Horbury Lagoons

Friends of Illingworth Park

Friends of Kettlethorpe Lake and Woodland

Friends of Kettlethorpe Park

Friends of King George Field

Friends of Lakeside Meadows

Friends of Lock Lane Altofts

Friends of Manygates Park

Friends of Millpond Meadows

Friends of Newmillerdam Country Park

Friends of Newton Hill

Friends of Orchard Head

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Friends of Ossett Church Street

Friends of Ossett Green Park

Friends of Pease Park

Friends of Pontefract Park

Friends of Purston Park

Friends of Queens Park

Friends of Saville Park

Friends of Seckar Wood

Friends of Smirthwaite Park

Friends of Stanley Marsh

Friends of Stanley Playground

Friends of Upton Country Park

Friends of Walton Nature Park

Friends of Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Fruitbowl

Fusion Online Ltd

Gasped

Gladman Developments Ltd

GREAT (Glasshoughton /Redhill environment action team)

Gregory Gray Associates Ltd

Hall Green TandR Assoc.

Hare Park Farm

Harris Partnership

Healthy Walks Project

Hemsworth Arts and Community College

Hemsworth Terriers FC

Hemsworth Terriers Juniors FC

Hemsworth United AFC

Home-Start Wakefield and District

Horticare

ID Planning

Ings Public Recreation Ground

Involving Young People

Jehovah's Witnesses

JMP Consultants Ltd

John R Paley Associates

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JVH Town Planning Consultants

Kayes Hotels Ltd

Knottingley Canoe Club

Lafarge Aggregates Ltd

Leeds City Council

Lofthouse Colliery Action Group

Lofthouse Colliery Park Residents Group

Lofthouse Hill Golf Club

Low Laithes Golf Club

Lupset Play Area's Association

Marine Management Organisation

Metro Locals Community Skate Park Group

Mid Yorkshire Golf Club

Middlestown Playground Group

Miller Homes Ltd

Mono Consultants

National Trust- Nostell Priory and Parkland

New Inn

Newmillerdam Community and Conservation Association

Nine Lakes Community Trust

Normanton Golf Club

Normanton Juniors AFC

Normanton Knights ARLFC

Northern Power Grid

Northern Trust

Nostell Estate

Notcutts Ltd

Old Quarry Adventure Playground, The

Old Thornesians AFC

Ossett Albion FC

Ossett Common Rovers FC

Ossett Cricket and Athletics Club

Ossett Town Centre Partnership

Ossett Town FC

Outwood Parks Action Group

Overtown Grange Farm

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Pacy and Wheatley Ltd

Pacy and Wheatley/Mr Foster/SETC

Pennine Camphill Community

Pinderfields Paraplegic Archery Club

Pledwick Cricket Club

Pontefract and District Golf Club

Pontefract and District Walking Club

Pontefract Civic Society

Pontefract Cycle Club

Pontefract Squash Club

Ponterfact Collieries FC

Railfuture Yorkshire

Rapleys LLP

Re-Connect

Residents For Newmarket

Resource Aid Centre

Rivers Community Action Group

Rose Farm

RSPB Fairburn Ings

RSPB Wakefield District Local Group

Rural Action Yorkshire

Sandal Community Association

Sandal Cricket Club

Sandal Lawn Tennis Club

Scala Land Ltd

Slazengers Hockey Club

Slazengers Sports and Social Club

Smiths Gore

South Elmsall Cycle Club

South Kirkby Angling Club

Spawforths

Sport England

Standing Conference of Asian People

Stanley Cricket Club

Stanley Rangers ARLFC

Stanley United FC

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Stanley United Juniors FC

Stephenson and Son

Stockdale Stables

Sustainability Advisory Group

Tangent Properties

The Highwood Stud

Thomas Eggar LLP

Thornes Juniors FC

Thorntree Farm

Tireil Ltd

Townsend Planning Consultants

Turley Associates

UK Coal Mining Ltd

Upton Cycle Club

Upton United Junior FC

Upton Village Angling Club

Virgin Media

Wakefield and District Environmental Action Forum

Wakefield Angling Club

Wakefield Archers

Wakefield Badger Group

Wakefield Cycle Club

Wakefield Deaf Women's Group

Wakefield District Cycle Forum

Wakefield District Cycling Forum

Wakefield District Harriers and Athletics Club

Wakefield District Tree Wardens

Wakefield FC

Wakefield Golf Club

Wakefield High Flyers

Wakefield Hockey Club

Wakefield Learning Partnership

Wakefield Over 50's Action Group

Wakefield Phoenix Netball Club

Wakefield RSPB Local Group

Wakefield Shirt Co. Ltd

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Wakefield St Michaels CC

Wakefield Sunday League

Wakefield Tennis Club

Wakefield Tree Warden Network

Wakefield Triathalon Club

Wakefield Walking Club

Wakefield Wildcats

Walton Allotments Society

Walton and Co

Walton Angling Club

Walton Common Farm

Walton Community Centre and Recreation Ground Ltd

Walton Golf Centre

Walton Guide and Scout Group

Walton Sports and Social Club

Walton Tennis Club

Waterton Park Golf Club Ltd

Waystone Ltd

Well Woman Centre

West Yorkshire Canoe Club

West Yorkshire Tennis Club

Wheels for Havercroft

White Rose Ladies FC

Whitwood Golf Club

Wintersett Wildlife Group

Wrenthorpe Community Association, Wrenthorpe Environmental

Society and Ruskin/Barnes Avenue Action Group

Wrenthorpe Rangers FC

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Additional individuals who have requested to be / have

been consulted (188)

(SCI Appendix 2.4)

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