RAF Halton Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation

Closed 4 Mar 2024

Opened 22 Jan 2024

Contact

Planning Policy Team

planningpolicyteam.bc@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Feedback updated 26 Jul 2024

We asked

We asked for your views on the draft RAF Halton Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) 

The consultation ran from 22 January to 4 March 2024. 

You said

We received 336 responses to the consultation. 

Comments and suggestions were received about a number of topics including: 

  • health, education 
  • highways, active travel, public transport, parking 
  • heritage 
  • dwelling design and type 
  • green infrastructure and biodiversity 
  • local centre, sports and leisure facilities 

For more information, including our responses please see the Consultation Statement (PDF 1.0MB) 

We did

Some minor changes were made to reflect the consultation responses: 

  • the need for the developer to work with the Integrated Care Board to understand healthcare requirements and explore the potential to reuse the existing facilities on site 
  • clarification that a contribution towards secondary school provision will form part of the planning application S106 requirements  
  • relocation of a play area to be in a more prominent and overlooked position next to the residential area at Chestnut Avenue 
  • County Museum Resource Centre to remain in its current location with the potential for artifacts from the Trenchard Museum to be relocated here 
  • images inserted to help explain the design of roads and cycle ways, plus the provision of trees and landscaping 
  • insertion of a list of Non-Designated Heritage Assets to compliment the map that shows these buildings 
  • clarification of the requirement for 25% affordable housing 
  • minor wording changes to clarify the need to maintain the openness of the Green Belt and purpose of land swaps 
  • further detail on the requirement for the planning application to include the need for an approved phasing strategy to ensure comprehensive development and open book financial appraisal. 

For more information, please see the Report for RAF Halton SPD. 

On 16 July 2024, Cabinet approved the RAF Halton SPD for adoption.

Overview

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We want your views on the draft RAF Halton Supplementary Planning Document.

Supplementary planning documents provide guidance on policies in the adopted local plans in Buckinghamshire and should be read in conjunction with the local plan to which they relate.

They are a material consideration when determining planning applications.

RAF Halton Supplementary Planning Document

The RAF Halton Supplementary Planning Document sets out our plan for an attractive neighbourhood that reflects the sites’ military and cultural heritage and connection to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  

Built to a high sustainable design and construction standards, the development will provide a balanced mix of facilities to ensure that it meets the needs and aspirations of new and existing residents, including: 

  • at least 1000 homes 
  • new primary school  
  • a mixed use local centre including a community hall 
  • creation, enhancement and restoration of woodland, parkland and open spaces 
  • improved pedestrian and cycling connectivity across the site and to the wider area 
  • the reuse or conversion of existing listed and historical buildings

Related documents and links 

Before you respond to this activity, please have a look at the following documents and links: 

Events to find out more

We are hosting a public drop-in session for you to find out more about the proposals. The drop-in session will be held on:

  • Wednesday 21 February 2024 from 2pm to 8pm

The session will be held at Halton Village Hall, 11 Old School Close, Halton, Aylesbury, HP22 5NG. 

You can also watch a presentation on the draft RAF Halton Supplementary Planning Document below.

How to have your say

You can tell us your views in one of the following ways:

If you have any questions about this consultation, please email us at planningpolicyteam.bc@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Please tell us your views by 11:59pm on Monday 4 March 2024. 

What happens next

We will consider the responses we receive and will review the content of the Supplementary Planning Document.

Following any amendments, we will put forward the final draft for adoption as an approved Supplementary Planning Document.

Privacy

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If you have questions about data and privacy, please email us on dataprotection@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or write to our Data Protection Officer at Buckinghamshire Council, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF.

Areas

  • Wendover

Interests

  • Planning
  • Housing