Purpose

Adoption of the RAF Halton Supplementary Planning Document

Decision

The Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan set out a vision and framework for sustainable growth across the North and Central planning areas for the period up to 2033. Policy D-HAL003 of the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan set out the requirements for the delivery of the RAF Halton site allocation. This policy required the preparation of a Supplementary Planning Document to ensure a comprehensive development of the site. The site lay within the parish of Halton between Halton Village and Wendover. It was located entirely within the Green Belt and borders the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB - now known as National Landscapes). Approximately half of the site was undeveloped with the other 50% previously developed land. The site had a number of heritage assets including listed buildings, Non-Designated Heritage Assets and part of the Registered Park and Garden for Halton House.

The SPD (appendix A to the report) set out the requirement to provide at least 1,000 dwellings, a new primary school and local centre, taking account of the adjacent settlement character, whilst retaining the openness of the Green Belt. The site was currently in operation and was due to be decommissioned in 2027. Therefore development was expected to come forward towards the latter end of the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan period (2033). Currently no planning application had been submitted for this site.

RESOLVED –

That the RAF Halton Supplementary Planning Document be ADOPTED.