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pre-application engagement with local communities and the highways authority to test
alternatives to reach the most reasonable approach.
699.
Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity – Enhancements to encourage and promote walking
and cycling in the settlement, particularly towards the local centres, schools and public
transport will be required. Developments will be expected to ensure that walking and cycling
connectivity is provided both within and beyond the site boundary, linking in with the existing
and proposed cycle and walking networks identified in the Council’s Cycling and Walking
Strategy, as well as routes for recreation.
700.
New Education Provision – Given the existing pressure on primary school places and the
additional pressure that will be generated as a result of further development in the
settlement, a new primary school will be required in Knowle. Whilst the provision of
secondary school places is theoretically sufficient, the current infrastructure constraints of
Arden Academy affect how efficiently it can be used in the future. It is recognised that the
academy has some up-to-date and modern teaching space; however, it’s supporting
infrastructure including kitchens/dining space and other supporting facilities does not match
this and the secondary school places that may be available cannot be accessed without
these supporting facilities. It is therefore proposed that a new purpose built and modern
facility must be provided for the academy within the allocation site. Additional primary school
provision is also required to support the level of growth in the settlement and this can be
provided as a stand-alone school with shared facilities, or as part of an ‘all-through’ school
with the academy..
701.
To achieve appropriate efficiencies the primary school with be constructed as a two form
entry, but that facilities for the second form entry of which need not be fitted out on
opening. Rather that monitoring of housing numbers is used to trigger the fitting out and
occupation of the second form of entry when it is demonstrated that demand for places is
such that it would not prejudice the continued viability of other primary schools in the
settlement.
702.
Play and Open Space – Provision of play and areas of open space within potential
development sites will be required. There is also a need to ensure that best use is made of
existing green and blue infrastructure assets within development sites, together with
provision for linkages to the surrounding area.
703.
Sport and Recreation – Replacement of any lost recreation / sports provision as a result of
development will be required to an equivalent or better standard, including access and use
by the wider community where appropriate. New sports pitch provision is proposed on land
off Hampton Road should redevelopment of the existing Knowle Football Club take place.
704.
Concept Master Plans –Concept masterplans have been prepared for each of the site
allocations proposed in this settlement, in accordance with planning policy and best practice
guidance. They seek to identify the key existing features of a site that may need to be
retained, and show at a high level where development is envisaged within the wider site.
This is to ensure that when development proposals move to the planning application stage,
there is certainty about the important elements of the development, e.g. appropriate green
infrastructure and other requirements. Whilst this may result in a lower gross to net
developable area, this will demonstrate that a quality development can be provided which
makes efficient use of land and respects local character.
705.
Green Belt Enhancements – The NPPF makes provision for environmental and/or access
improvements to be undertaken to land that is to remain in the Green Belt to compensate for
land that is taken up for development. This provides an opportunity for additional accessible
open space and also for wider Green Infrastructure improvements (e.g. parkland/woodland).
706.
Community Infrastructure Levy – As the area is covered by ‘made’ Neighbourhood Plan,
25% of the levy collected will be spent in the area. The Local Authority will engage with the
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