Planning in Kettering

Health and Well-being

The Council will seek to maintain and improve the health and well-being of local communities and encourage active and healthier lifestyles by working with partners and developers to identify appropriate sites for new healthcare facilities based on the health service delivery plan. Proposals for healthcare facilities will be supported which: a. meet an identified health need of the community they are intended to serve; b. accommodate a range of health related services; and c. prioritise areas in the borough where health inequalities are greatest.

Protection of Community Facilities and Proposals for New Facilities

Proposals that lead to the loss of community facilities will be resisted, unless it can be demonstrated that: a. the loss of the service or facility will not have a negative impact on the vitality and viability of a settlement or local area; and b. The site is no longer viable to the market as a community facility as demonstrated by evidence that it has been actively marketed as a community facility for a period of 12 months. Proposals for the enhancement of existing and/or provision of new community facilities will be supported where these provide a greater variety of facilities in the local area and/or provide increased multi-functionality.

Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity

All major development proposals are required to enhance existing and / or create new sport and recreation facilities to meet community needs arising from the development. This will ensure the delivery of an inclusive, high quality, easily accessible, multi-functional and well maintained network of sport and recreational facilities so taking part in physical activity is safe and easy, and active lifestyles are facilitated. Decision making to determine the proportionate requirement of sport and recreational facilities and / or developer contributions will take into account the most up-to-date evidence base. Sport and recreational facilities will be delivered on-site or through off-site contributions, as appropriate, and in association with other funding mechanisms where applicable. The enhancement of existing and / or delivery of new sport and recreational facilities should include the provision of associated ancillary facilities (where appropriate) and a long-term management and maintenance programme. Development proposals for sport and recreational facilities will be informed by Sport England's Active Design Principles and will be delivered in accordance with facility design guidelines as set out by Sport England and the National Governing Bodies for sport and physical activity. Such proposals will be well connected with their locality. Existing connections will be, wherever achievable, preserved and improved. New provision will be located to ensure accessibility by a choice of sustainable and active travel options. Routes that create connected, safe walking and / or cycle ways to encourage freedom of movement for pedestrians and cyclists will be supported. Routes providing traffic free connectivity will be favoured. Community use of existing and new sport and physical activity facilities on school sites will be supported and encouraged. The provision of a separate reception and changing facilities from the school allowing independent access from the school will be supported where appropriate. Sport and physical activity facilities will be managed and maintained to respect their primary use and functionality with opportunities being sought to increase their multi-functionality.

To ensure that development in Great Cransley is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Great Cransley is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Harrington is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Harrington is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Little Oakley is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Little Oakley is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Loddington is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Loddington is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Mawsley is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Mawsley is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Newton is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Newton is of a suitable scale and character

Ashley Development Principles

Development in Ashley will: a. Be limited and follow the existing linear form of the village. Development should not be set-back from the public highway, maintain a sense of enclosure and use boundary treatments sympathetic to those currently in use throughout the village, i.e. stone walls; b. Ensure that where historic stone walls are present, new development should be avoided where this would involve removal or alteration of any part of these walls; c. Improve the gateway to the village from the west to better reflect the overall historic and rural character of the rest of the village; d. Retain views of the church throughout the village; e. Protect the green space that runs between Green Lane and Main Street and improve the connectivity of properties off Green Lane to the rest of the village. This could include an informal footpath through the central green space and along the river; f. Use high quality materials which respond to the local vernacular in order to preserve and enhance the historic character of the settlement. Appropriate materials may include traditional red brick/natural ironstone, natural blue/black Slate and/or Collyweston Slate, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; and g. Ensure that fenestration is of a high quality and uses natural materials that reflect the historic character of Ashley.

Braybrooke Development Principles

Development in Braybrooke will: a. Reflect the character of the village. New development north of the river should be less compact and interspersed with green open spaces. Boundary treatments should be low and of an 'open' nature to avoid negatively impacting on the character of this part of the village; b. Improve, where appropriate, connectivity through the village through the inclusion of a consistent footpath connection along Griffin Road, running north/ south; and c. Protect and enhance the Lanes and Mews which are a characteristic of the village, these should provide inspiration for new development.

Cranford Development Principles

Development in Cranford will: a. Facilitate, where appropriate, the following identified improvements to the village: i. Creation of a children's play area; ii. Improvements to the High Street with measures to soften or narrow the highway, calm traffic and improve the public realm; iii. Introduce appropriate tree planting to the south side of the High Street; and iv. Enhancement of gateways into the village from the west and particularly the east, potentially maximising the bridge and gulley at Duck End (south) over the former railway line as a landmark feature; b. Take their design, character and materials cues from the character of Historic Traditional and Scattered Isolated Rural character areas, as identified in the Rural Masterplanning report; c. Use a limited palette of materials of local limestone, and thatch or slate dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; d. Protect important views, particularly those of St Andrew's Church and Cranford Hall; e. Not result in the loss of historic front gardens for structures or car parking; and f. Introduce street treatments and street furniture appropriate to the historic and rural context, for example, setts for kerbs and bonded pea shingle for path and road surfaces, and retain and, where necessary, enhance original features such as the water hydrants.

Desborough Town Centre Development Principles

Development within the Desborough Town Centre boundary, as defined on the policies map, will: a. Not result in the loss of town centre uses at ground floor level; b. Seek to increase footfall in the town centre during the daytime and evening; c. Consider the re-introduction of traditional materials, including local stone, and detailing both in the design of buildings and through the re-introduction of traditional boundary treatments. Alternatively, contemporary designs should be of high architectural quality; d. Create attractive active frontages onto streets, and building forms should abut the street and maintain or recreate a sense of enclosure; e. Be of high architectural quality that reflects the importance of prominent key locations within the town and the street scene and responds to local context; and f. Seek to enhance pedestrian connectivity within the town and to surrounding residential areas and to public open spaces; Development proposals within Desborough Town Centre boundary will be supported which: g. Provide active town centre uses at ground floor level, including shops, services, restaurants, professional and business uses; h. Provide residential or employment development above ground floor level; and i. Give priority to the retention and conversion of historic buildings and buildings of local significance.

Geddington Development Principles

Development in Geddington will: a. Abut the highway and face on to the street, or where set back, stone walls should be used to create a sense of enclosure (unless otherwise specified within separate housing site allocation policies); b. Ensure that new streets reflect the layout of those found in the historic core, as defined in the Rural Masterplanning report, and should be designed to encourage slow traffic movement, to create a pedestrian friendly environment and to create an enclosed and intimate environment; c. Be well connected and well related to the centre of the village; d. Contribute, where appropriate, towards: i. The provision of a footpath along the River Ise; and ii. Traffic calming/ public realm improvements along the A4300 (Stamford Road/ New Road/ Kettering Road); e. Reflect the positive character of the historic core, as defined in the Rural Masterplanning report; f. Use high quality materials which respond to the local vernacular in order to preserve and enhance the historic character of the settlement. Appropriate materials may include traditional red brick, natural limestone, Collyweston slate, thatch, natural blue/grey

Grafton Underwood Development Principles

Development in Grafton Underwood will: a. Not result in the loss of important open space through the village; b. Not result in the subdivision of gardens or development of open land within the village boundary; c. Retain views of the church; d. Reflect the informal and linear layout of existing development; e. Abut the main street or where set back from the main street (and not located behind existing development), stone walls should abut the highway to maintain a sense of enclosure as well as continue the built form; f. Not result in the loss, removal, or alteration of existing historic stone walls; g. Use high quality materials which respond to the local vernacular in order to preserve the historic character of the settlement. Appropriate materials may include natural limestone, Collyweston slate, grey/blue natural slate, clay tiles (pantiles and plan tiles) or thatch roofs, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; and h. Ensure that fenestration is of high quality using natural materials which responds to the historic character of the settlement.

Great Cransley Development Principles

Development in Great Cransley will: a. Be designed in the context of the character area, as defined in the Rural Masterplanning report, to which it relates and should seek to enhance or improve the character of the area; b. Where appropriate, reflect the positive character of the historic core, as defined in the Rural Masterplanning report; and c. Contribute towards traffic calming along Loddington Road to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. Development proposals within or closely related to the historic core will: d. Front directly onto the street or where buildings are set back, stone walls should be used to continue the built form, creating a good sense of enclosure; e. Not result in the loss of mature trees or hedgerows which are an important part of the character of this area; and f. Maintain the informal nature of streets. Development proposals along Loddington Road will: g. Front onto Loddington Road, but be set back in a similar style to adjacent properties; and h. Allow for the retention of views out to the open countryside to be retained.

Harrington Development Principles

Development in Harrington will: a. Reflect the linear character of the settlement; b. Be positioned behind stone boundary walls or abut the public highway; c. Use limestone with welsh slate, clay pantiles or thatched roofs, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; d. Retain historic boundary walls and avoid new development where this may involve making new openings in the walls; and e. Not result in the subdivision of gardens, as these contribute to the rural character of the village.

Little Oakley Development Principles

Development in Little Oakley will: a. Maintain the linear nature of the settlement; b. Abut the pavement on the southern side of the street; c. On the northern side of the street, be set back at a distance which reflects that of neighbouring properties; d. Use limestone with roof coverings of thatch, blue slate and orange pantiles, particularly on outbuildings, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; e. Retain historic boundary walls and new development should be avoided where this may involve making new openings in the wall; and f. Contribute, where appropriate, to traffic calming along the main streets to improve public realm.

Loddington Development Principles

Development in Loddington will: a. Use high quality natural materials which respond to the local vernacular in order to preserve and enhance the historic character of the settlement. Appropriate materials may include traditional red brick, sandstone, ironstone, limestone detailing and grey/blue slate (where most appropriate), etc, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; b. Ensure that fenestration is of high quality, using natural materials which responds to the historic character of the settlement; c. Reflect the positive character of the historic core, as defined in the Rural Masterplanning report; d. Protect or enhance the important open spaces at either end of Harrington Road, and views into them; e. Maintain the characteristic of linear development along main streets and good pedestrian connectivity; f. Be well spaced so as views and glimpses to the open countryside, the church and village open spaces are preserved; g. Provide gateway enhancements at either end of Harrington Road to create a distinct point of arrival; h. Contribute, where appropriate, towards footpath improvement links to the east towards Thorpe Malsor and a direct off-road link to Kettering; Development located north of the open space on Harrington Road or west of Main Street, will: i. Use a limited palette of building materials comprising of natural sandstone, ironstone, limestone detailing and grey/blue slate; j. Be traditional in design and take architectural cues from the surrounding historic buildings; k. Use natural stone walls as boundary treatments onto streets; and either be linear to the street with frontages which face and abut the highway or be arranged less formally, in development which extends back at right angles to the street or in sporadic mews;

Mawsley Development Principles

Development in Mawsley will: a. Be designed to reflect the distinct character of the village; b. Seek to improve connections to the open countryside; and c. Contribute, where appropriate, towards the provision of allotments.

Newton Development Principles

Development in Newton will: a. Improve walkability through the village via the inclusion of paving where possible. Paving should be designed to reflect the historic character of the village; b. If located in the south eastern section of the village, front onto and abut the street; c. If located to the west and north, be set back from the road by large front plots; and d. Ensure better connectivity throughout the village, especially access to the farm shop, the only facility in the village.

Pytchley Development Principles

Development in Pytchley will: a. Reflect the character of the historic core, as defined in the Rural Masterplanning report; b. Ensure that the gap between Pytchley and Kettering is maintained; c. Front onto and abut the street or where set back, stone walls should be used to continue the sense of enclosure; d. Reflect the hierarchy of streets in the historic core, with narrow informal streets which create a pedestrian friendly environment; and e. Contribute towards the following identified improvements to the village: i. Improvements to the recreation ground; ii. The creation of a safe pedestrian/cycle route to Kettering; and iii. Traffic calming.

Rothwell Town Centre Development Principles

Development within the Rothwell Town Centre boundary, as defined on the policies map, will: a. Allow the continued use of the Market Hill Square for the Rowell Fair; b. Respect the historic character of the town centre; and c. Front onto and abut the main streets or public areas to create a good sense of enclosure; Development proposals within the Rothwell Town Centre boundary will be supported which: d. Provide additional car parking; e. Remove on-street parking on Bridge Street, where this is appropriate; f. Provide additional shops or town centre uses which would increase footfall; g. Provide residential development or employment above ground floor level; h. Give priority to redevelopment which retains, restores and enhances historic buildings and buildings of local significance; and i. Retain existing town centre uses unless demonstrated to be unviable.

General Development Principles in the Rural Area

Development in the Rural Area will: a. Preserve or enhance the character and appearance of Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings; b. Link to the centre of the village in several places and not result in a series of cul-de-sacs in any potential moderate village expansion, as identified in the Rural Masterplanning report; c. Allow greater permeability with the open countryside through the inclusion of spaces in between properties to allow accessibility for development on the edge of settlements; d. Allow connections to be made for further development in the future for development on the edge of settlements; and e. Be well-spaced to retain a village's open and rural character, and views to the open countryside should be maintained through the use of low or soft boundary treatment on new development on the edge of the settlement. The use of high close-boarded fencing and brick walls should be resisted; Redevelopment of historic farm buildings will: f. Involve the retention of the historic fabric of the buildings themselves, where this is not possible or where there are no historic buildings left the plan form and arrangement of buildings should remain to retain the historic reference to farmsteads in the village; and g. Prior to considering residential re-use of these historic buildings, alternative non-residential uses, which require less alteration of the building and therefore enable the retention of historic character and appearance of the buildings, should be considered; Materials to be used will: h. Reflect the limited palette of materials used in the historic core of the village, as defined in the Rural Masterplanning report. The only exception to this should be where the exceptional quality and innovative nature of design merit an exception to this approach. These exceptions should demonstrate contemporary design and should show how the development will impact positively on the character of the village; and Parking and Highways: i. Parking should be designed to ensure the car does not become the focus of the street scene and should be provided sensitively to ensure roads reflect the existing network of streets in the village.

Rushton Development Principles

Development in Rushton will: a. Not take place beyond the railway bridge; b. Take design, character and material cues from the historic core and high street character areas, as defined in the Rural Masterplanning report, - ironstone, limestone and slate should predominate; c. Follow the built line of surrounding development and either abut the highway or be set back, consistent with adjacent neighbouring properties; d. Bring definition and enclosure to the street through the built line or stone wall from the High Street and Station Road; e. Have a positive impact on views into the village from the wider area, reflecting the prominence of the settlement from the landscape; and f. Contribute, where appropriate, towards the provision of a footpath along the Ise Valley to Triangular Lodge and through to Desborough.

Stoke Albany Development Principles

Development in Stoke Albany will: a. Contribute, where appropriate, to: i. Highway and public realm improvements to the intersection of Harborough Road, Ashley Road and Wilbarston Road, to soften and landscape, remove the dominance of the highway, improve the pedestrian environment, increase the sense of gateway and reduce traffic speeds and traffic calming measures; b. Use a limited palette of materials reflecting the historic buildings within the village, comprising ironstone, soft red brick, small areas of cream render, thatch, slate, clay pantiles, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; c. Seek, where appropriate, to facilitate the creation of a safe, paved footpath connection with Wilbarston; and Development north of the built line of Bottom Lane, will: d. Be reflective of the character of the Historic Radial character area, as identified in the Rural Masterplanning report; e. Be well set back and slightly elevated from the street; and f. Comprise large footprint buildings in large plots arranged around the focal crossroads and green.

Sutton Bassett Development Principles

Development in Sutton Bassett will: a. Follow the linear, ribbon development form of the village with buildings almost exclusively fronting onto or facing Main Street. Any infill development will continue this character with buildings orientated towards Main Street, new dwellings in rear gardens will not be permitted; b. Be set behind stone or red brick boundary walls where present and not involve the removal of parts of walls or the creation of new openings within existing boundary walls; c. Be constructed of traditional red brick or stone with slate roofs, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; d. Contribute, where appropriate, towards the identified new footpath link to Dingley Lane; and e. Maintain open spaces and the wide tree lined grass verges in the village.

Thorpe Malsor Development Principles

Development in Thorpe Malsor will: a. Contribute to the provision of a small extension to the public footpath to include the north-east edge of the village, along Short Lane, which would allow easy walking access; b. Improve gateways into the village, where appropriate, to create an enhanced entrance into Thorpe Malsor; and c. Not take place south of Church Way (other than conversions of existing buildings) to protect open space and the setting of All Saints Church and Thorpe Malsor Hall.

Warkton Development Principles

Development in Warkton will: a. Take its design and material cues from the Historic Rural character area, as identified in the Rural Masterplanning report; b. Be constructed predominantly of local limestone and thatch. Within this there is scope for very limited red brick, slate or red tiles, for example on outbuildings or barn conversions, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; c. Ensure a good sense of street enclosure with buildings fronting on to streets with either minimal set backs, or with large set backs, with front and side gardens combined with a strong boundary treatment adjacent to the street to give a good sense of enclosure; d. Include 1-1.5m high stone walls or hedgerows as boundary treatments; e. Not result in the infill or loss of the frequent open fields, paddocks and gardens which make a positive contribution to the village's green and rural character, with either development or hardstanding for cars; f. Not block important views and vistas of the countryside; and g. Incorporate new paving and street furniture that should enhance the character of the Conservation Area, for example setts for kerbs and bonded pea shingle for path and road surfaces.

Weekley Development Principles

Development in Weekley will: a. Take its design and material cues from the Historic Core character area, as defined in the Rural Masterplanning report; b. Be constructed predominantly of local limestone and thatch. Within this there is scope for some red brick, slate or red tiles, for example on outbuildings or barn conversion, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; c. Ensure a good sense of street enclosure with buildings fronting on to streets with either minimal setbacks, or in large setbacks with front and side gardens combined with a strong boundary treatment to the street to give a good sense of enclosure; d. Use no more than 1.5m high stone walls or hedgerows as boundary treatments; e. Avoid making new openings in historic stone walls; f. Not result in the sub-division or infill of gardens which make a positive contribution to the street-scene with either development or hardstanding for cars; g. Not result in the development of important field/paddock sites to the south or block important views and vistas of the countryside; and h. Incorporate new paving and street furniture that should enhance the character of the Conservation Area, for example setts for kerbs and bonded pea shingle for path and road surfaces.

Weston by Welland Development Principles

Development in Weston by Welland will: a. Reflect the character and materials of the Historic Core or Farmstead character areas as outlined in the Rural Masterplanning report; b. Use a materials palette limited to Northamptonshire ironstone and Collyweston or Welsh slate, with very limited red brick, dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village; c. Front directly onto streets or be slightly set-back behind green spaces; d. Be consistent with existing building lines and roof lines; e. Preserve the rural aspects, setting and environment of the village, including views out into the countryside; f. Not involve the subdivision of gardens for development where it results in a material alteration in the appearance of the site or where views or vistas would be affected detrimentally; and g. Facilitate, where appropriate, the following improvements: i. The introduction of an effective form of traffic calming appropriate to the rural setting. The use of speed humps will be resisted; ii. Improvements to the gateways into the village to create a better sense of arrival and a softening of The Wheel and Compass public house car park more in-keeping with the rural character of this part of the village; and iii. Improvements to the footpath connections to the wider footpath network and open countryside as well as public footpaths within the village to aid walkability throughout.

Wilbarston Development Principles

Development in Wilbarston will: a. Facilitate, where appropriate, improvements to the village, potentially those identified in the Rural Masterplanning report, including: i. Public realm, gateway and traffic calming improvements along Carlton Road and School Lane. For example tree planting along Carlton Road; ii. Highway and public realm improvements to the crossroads at the junction of Main Street and Carlton Road, to remove the dominance of the highway, improve the pedestrian environment; expand the current landscaped green into a small public square; and iii. The creation of a safe, paved footpath connection with Stoke Albany; b. Represent the local street variety and geometry; c. Follow the characteristics of continuous enclosure of buildings, stone boundary walls, stepped frontages, and local variety of street forms; d. Ensure that feature buildings front directly onto the street, or have short set-backs, onto the streets, lanes or alleys; and e. Use a limited palette of materials, reflecting the historic building within the village - ironstone and limestone, often in coursed bands with limited areas of render, less common soft red bricks, and roofs of slate or stone slate, and thatch, and may be appropriate dependent on the individual site and its specific setting within the village.

To ensure that development in Rushton is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Rushton is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Stoke Albany is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Stoke Albany is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Sutton Bassett is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Sutton Bassett is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Thorpe Malsor is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Thorpe Malsor is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Warkton is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Warkton is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Weekley is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Weekley is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Weston by Welland is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Weston by Welland is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Wilbarston is of a suitable scale and character

To ensure that development in Wilbarston is of a suitable scale and character

Land adjacent to Magnetic Park, Harborough Road, Desborough

Land adjacent to Magnetic Park, Harborough Road, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for employment development and will provide 8.1ha of employment land. Development proposals for the site will: a. Provide B2 and/or B8 units; b. Include an assessment of the archaeological potential of the site and provide mitigation if required; c. Demonstrate that visibility splays of 215m can be achieved on the access to the site and undertake speed surveys and/or explore the relocation or modification of existing speed limit; d. Provide pedestrian and cycle access onto Harborough Road which includes the continuation of the surfaced path to enable access into Desborough on foot and bicycle; e. Protect and enhance existing Green Infrastructure where possible; f. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to be provided to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; and g. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment.

Safeguarding Employment Land

The following employment areas, identified on the policies map, will be safeguarded for Business (including offices, research, and light industry), B2 (General Industry) and B8 (Storage or Distribution) uses in accordance with JCS Policy 22 (criterion c): • North Kettering Business Park • Telford Way Industrial Estate, Kettering • Pytchley Lodge and Orion Way Industrial Estate, Kettering • Kettering Parkway • Northfield Avenue, Kettering • Desborough Industry (including Magnetic Park) • Latimer Business Park, Burton Latimer • Station Road, Industrial Estate, Burton Latimer • Eckland Lodge, Desborough In accordance with Policy EMP3 (Non-Employment Uses (non-Business/B2/B8 uses) in Safeguarded Employment Areas), non-employment uses, which are ancillary to the employment uses, will be supported. Within safeguarded employment sites the modernisation of buildings will be supported. Immediately adjacent to safeguarded employment areas, extensions to enable an existing business to expand or modernise, will be assessed taking into account the degree of conflict with policies which seek to protect the open countryside and local area and the potential benefits which would arise. Where such proposals are acceptable, masterplans/development briefs will be encouraged where appropriate.

Local Employment Areas

Maintaining employment uses on the following sites is supported: • Eveden Factories, Desborough • Pipewell Road Industrial Estate, Desborough • Grange Road, Geddington Although consideration must given to the above, in relation to the changes in the market, which may result in these sites becoming vacant, if it is evident that these become unviable to operate or have no realistic prospect of being reoccupied, proposals for alternative, non-employment uses will not be resisted.

Non-Employment Uses (non-Business/B2/B8 uses) in Safeguarded Employment Areas

Within the Safeguarded Employment Areas as defined in Policy EMP1, proposals which include non-Business/B2/B8 uses, which are ancillary to the employment uses, will be supported. Proposals which include non-employment uses within the Safeguarded Employment Areas, which are not ancillary to existing employment uses, should: a. Provide evidence to show the site has been marketed at a reasonable price for a

Live Work Units

New developments will be encouraged to make provision for live/work units which offer flexible living and working space for small businesses. Such units should: • Be limited to business uses (including offices, research and light industrial) and professional and financial services uses; • Not result in a loss of residential amenity, significantly increase on-street parking or result in a significant increase in traffic or congestion; and • Be specifically designed to ensure that the commercial use of the property remains ancillary to the residential use. Live/work units will not normally be permitted in Safeguarded Employment Areas or in close proximity to B2 and B8 class uses and other uses where: • Operations are likely to cause a significant amount of noise; • Local air quality is inappropriate for a residential environment; • There are businesses operating 24 hours a day, in close proximity; or • It is not possible to ensure adequate lighting and ventilation of living areas. The provision of live/work units will be supported in the following locations: • Town centres and local centres, as shown on the policies map; • Mixed-use and residential areas outside of designated town and local centres; • Vacant employment sites outside of safeguarded employment areas; and • Rural locations where provision would support the rural economy

Geddington South West, New Road, Geddington

Geddington South West, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for employment development and will provide up to 0.28ha of employment land. Development proposals for the site will: a. Provide light industrial units; b. Ensure that noise levels do not excessively impact on the amenity of residential properties to the east; c. Ensure that buildings are of a similar scale and appearance to those existing on Grange Road Industrial Estate to the north; d. Include the provision of landscaping to mitigate the impact of the site on the surrounding landscape; e. Demonstrate that Grange Road has sufficient capacity for additional development; f. Provide suitable access through the existing units onto Grange Road; g. Include a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; h. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment; and i. Need to assess the risk of groundwater flooding as part of a detailed flood risk assessment and mitigate against this through site design.

Opportunity Environmental Improvement Sites in Burton Latimer

Environmental improvements will be supported in the following areas shown on the policies map: The approach to the town from Kettering Road (BL5). Environmental Improvements should include creation of a strong gateway to the town. This should include requiring any development of Kettering Road frontage to create a strong built form enclosing this entrance to the town. The High Street (BL6). Environmental Improvements should include: a. improvements to make the street more pedestrian friendly and to reduce the speed of traffic; b. a careful balance in the provision of on-street parking in order to preserve/ enhance town centre vitality and viability, and c. improvements to the quality of the public realm and street furniture. The southern gateway to the town centre (BL7). Environmental Improvements should include creation of a stronger gateway to the town centre. The area at Town Square (BL8). Environmental Improvements should include creation of a higher quality open space which may also be used to strengthen the existing market offer at this site.

Opportunity Environmental Improvement Sites in Desborough

Environmental improvements will be supported in the following areas shown on the policies map: The High Street/Station Road area (DE6). Environmental Improvements should include high quality paving, shared pedestrian and vehicle space, new street furniture, planting and lighting of strategic buildings and improvements to frontage development to improve sense of enclosure. The Lower Street/Rothwell Road junction (DE7). Environmental Improvements should include enhancement of the gateway into the town centre. The Gold Street/B576 junction (DE8). Environmental Improvements should include enhancement of the gateway into the town centre. The B576 (DE9). Environmental Improvements should include road narrowing and planting. Burghley Close/Mansefield Close car park (DE10). Environmental Improvements should include environmental and streetscape improvements to enhance public realm in conjunction with conservation activities and upgrade/ improve the car park.

Local Flood Risk Management

Development should contribute towards reducing the risk of flooding where appropriate, it should: • Have regard to the findings and actions of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and Surface Water Management Plan, and any updates to these documents; • Contribute towards the flood risk management projects identified within the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, Surface Water Management Plan and Green Infrastructure Delivery Plan; and • Have regard to the Flood Toolkit and Local Standards and Guidance for Surface Water Drainage in Northamptonshire, and demonstrate how the proposal has had regard to these documents.

Borough Level Green Infrastructure Network

The Borough Level Green Infrastructure Network (BLGIN) shown in Figure 8.1 and illustrated on the policies map, will be recognised for its important contribution to the built, historic and natural environment, to people and wildlife and to ecosystem services. Proposals which undermine the integrity of the BLGIN will be resisted. All major development proposals are required to deliver a net gain of GI through on-site provision and / or off-site contributions. Proposals for residential development of 50 units or more, or for non-residential development providing additional floorspace of 1,000m2 or more, or a site of 1 hectare or more, will be required to provide a site specific, green infrastructure strategy and / or plan to illustrate how the GI is integrated within the development proposal and seeks to improve connectivity, where possible, to the BLGIN beyond the development site boundary. The Council will work with developers and partners, including neighbouring authorities and the Local Nature Partnership, to support the planning for, and delivery of, GI projects at a landscape scale. The spending priority will be given, but not limited to, delivering projects associated with the BLGIN and the Nene Valley Nature Improvement Area. The design and delivery of GI projects shall: • be in accordance with the general principles, initiatives and projects identified by the Green Infrastructure Delivery Plan; • where possible, be well-connected to the BLGIN and provide links to the wider transport network to improve movement for pedestrians and cyclists; and • be managed and maintained with a view to increasing the multi-functionality and the provision of ecosystem services through GI assets.

Historically and Visually Important Local Green Space

The sites listed below and identified on the policies map as Historically and Visually Important Local Green Space (LGS) are recognised as being demonstratively special and are of particular local significance. • The Damms (Desborough) • HVI 001 (Ashley) • HVI 069 (Desborough) • HVI 085 (Wilbarston) The Council will seek to protect and strengthen the features that make these spaces distinctive and of value. They will be protected and preserved from inappropriate development that would harm their function, visual openness and their local and / or historical importance. Inappropriate development in the Local Green Spaces will not be permitted except in very special circumstances. Very special circumstances will not exist unless the potential harm to the Local Green Space is clearly outweighed by other considerations.

Open Spaces

The open space network will be recognised as natural capital for its important contribution to the health and well-being of people, the welfare of wildlife and for the provision of ecosystem services. Individual open spaces identified on the policies map will be protected and their features and, where applicable, their ecological value, will be enhanced. All major development proposals are required to enhance existing and / or create new open spaces to meet community needs arising from the development. Determining open space requirements and / or developer contributions will be determined in accordance with the most up-to-date evidence base. Open space requirements will be delivered either through on-site provision or off-site contributions, as appropriate, and in association with other funding mechanisms where applicable. Developers will work with the Council to determine the most appropriate long term management and maintenance arrangements following the provision of a new or enhanced open space. The design and delivery of open spaces shall: • be in accordance with the standards set out in the Open Space Standards Paper and, where appropriate, with the general principles, initiatives and projects set out in the Green Infrastructure Delivery Plan; • where possible, preserve and improve existing connections into the local community, with the open space network and to the Borough Level Green Infrastructure Network. New provision will be located to ensure accessibility by a choice of sustainable travel options. Routes providing traffic free connectivity will be favoured; and • be managed and maintained to respect the primary use and function of the open space with a view to increasing multi-functionality where appropriate.

Opportunity Environmental Improvement Sites in Rothwell

Environmental Improvements will be supported in the following area shown on the policies map: High Street/ Desborough Road (RO3). Environmental Improvements should include: a. Narrowing of the road and provision of on street parking; b. Removal of on-street parking at the top of Bridge Street, where appropriate; c. The widening of pavements to prevent excessive speeds and to aid pedestrian flows; and d. Environmental improvements to provide a strong gateway entrance into the town.

To deliver housing in Great Cransley to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

To deliver housing in Great Cransley to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

To deliver housing in Mawsley to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

To deliver housing in Mawsley to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

Land to the West of Kettering Road, Burton Latimer

Land to the west of Kettering Road, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 22 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Demonstrate a high quality design which reflects the historic nature of the site and responds to the local character and vernacular (e.g. design, scale, layout and materials) and site topography and be supported by a heritage impact assessment; b. Demonstrate through a flood risk assessment that the proposal will have a neutral impact on flood risk (including surface water run-off) within the site and surrounding area; c. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, ensuring that there are no unacceptable risks to human health; d. Be supported by an archaeological investigation and mitigation scheme to address adverse impacts on matters of archaeological importance; e. Extend the existing footpath on the western side of Kettering Road up to the northerly most access point on the eastern side of the site boundary in order to enhance connection of the site with the rest of the town; and f. Use high quality materials which respond to the local vernacular in order to preserve and enhance the historic character of the settlement. Appropriate materials may include traditional natural limestone, natural Ironstone, timber fenestration, and natural blue/gray slate.

Land adjacent to The Bungalow, Higham Road, Burton Latimer

Land adjacent to The Bungalow, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 7 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Not exceed 2 storeys in height; b. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, to ensure that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; c. Front on to Higham Road, providing street enclosure and an active frontage; d. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; and e. Safeguard the provision of suitable access for the maintenance of foul water drainage infrastructure.

Bosworth Nurseries and Garden Centre, Finedon Road, Burton Latimer

Land at Bosworth Nurseries, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 69 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: d. Not exceed 2 storeys in height; e. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; f. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment; g. Include an assessment to determine the extent and scale of potential archaeological features; h. Be supported by a scheme to protect and enhance biodiversity in the adjacent Burton Latimer Meadow Local Wildlife Site, and existing trees and hedgerows within the site; i. Preserve and enhance the access of the PROW UA19 (footpath) which runs through the site; and j. Safeguard the provision of suitable access for the maintenance of foul water drainage infrastructure.

Top Orchard, Braybrooke

Land at Top Orchard, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide a maximum of 3 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Protect and enhance the existing tree within the site which is protected by a Tree Preservation Order; b. Protect and enhance existing planting and trees located within and along the boundaries of the site; c. Be supported by a heritage impact assessment which considers the impact of development on the significance of heritage assets, including The Old Rectory Grade II Listed Building and the Conservation Area; d. Include an area of open space in the northern part of the site to protect the setting of The Old Rectory; e. Locate built development in the southern part of the site; f. Provide safe vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access from Griffin Road; g. Have particular regard to the layout and scale, height, design and massing of buildings and landscaping, in order to minimise impact on amenity of neighbouring residential properties on Griffin Road and Latymer Close; h. Be supported by an appropriate level of archaeological assessment; i. Be supported by an appropriate level of ecological assessment and mitigate impacts on ecology; j. Provide adequate off road parking provision within the site; and k. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land.

South of New Stone House, Duck End, Cranford

South of New Stone House, Duck End, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for affordable housing development and will provide between 5 and 6 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will a. Include an assessment of the potential impact on the heritage assets within Cranford Conservation Area; b. Include a scheme which sufficiently considers the character of Cranford village and does not detract from its setting as well as the existing residential development (New Stone House/Stable Cottage/30 Duck End); c. Use a limited palette of materials of local limestone, and slate; d. Include a Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment to adequately assess the risk of surface water flooding to the site. As such the following requirements must be met: i. Detailed site specific modelling to include the impacts of climate change using latest guidance on allowances; and ii. A sequential approach to site layout must be applied to ensure that development is appropriate. No "highly vulnerable" development can be located within Flood Zone 2 or areas at high risk of surface water flooding; e. Include a site specific Flood Risk Assessment to better understand flood risk on the site, especially groundwater flood risk; f. Ensure that surface water flow paths across the site are protected and/or mitigated against through site layout and SuDS design; g. Include a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; h. Consider an appropriate layout for the site, taking into account the options set out in the supporting text; and i. Ensure that the farm buildings adjacent to the site are removed before the site is developed.

Land east of the corner of Duck End and Thrapston Road, Cranford

Land east of the corner of Duck End and Thrapston Road, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for affordable housing development and will provide between 8 and 10 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: e. Ensure the site is connected to the village through improvements to the highway, including footways and traffic calming; f. Include an appropriate buffer between the existing haulage yard to the east in order to separate the two uses to mitigate visual and noise impacts on the site; g. Include attractive design which could be considered as a gateway to the village with appropriate consideration for the character of Cranford and it's Conservation Area; h. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, to ensure that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; i. Include a design which will be outward facing and address Thrapston Road and the corner of Duck End, with access provided off Thrapston Road; j. In addition to traditional stone, a wider palette of materials may be appropriate, including good quality contemporary materials; and k. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land.

Land off Buxton Drive and Eyam Close, Desborough

Land off Buxton Drive and Eyam Close, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide 135 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Include an assessment to determine the extent and scale of potential archaeological features; b. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, to ensure that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; c. Contribute to highway safety by creating a loop for vehicular traffic through access points off Buxton Drive and Eyam Close; d. Be outward looking and be well related to adjacent residential development on Buxton Drive, Eyam Close and Harrington Road; e. Provide an area of open space through the centre of the site for mitigation purposes and include measures which may enhance biodiversity; f. Not result in a loss of amenity of neighbouring properties on Buxton Drive, Grindleford Close, Elton Close, Upper Dane and Green Crescent; g. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; and h. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment.

Land to the south of Desborough

Land to the south of Desborough, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 304 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Be supported by a heritage impact assessment which considers the impact of development on the significance of heritage assets, including the Grade I Listed Church of St Giles to the north; b. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, to ensure that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; c. Include a strategy which sets out the long term management of the adjacent nature reserve, Tailby Meadow, and which provides GI enhancements along the Ise Valley sub-regional corridor; d. Include an assessment to determine the extent and scale of potential archaeological features; e. Include a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land and mitigate the risk of flooding from surface water flow paths across the site through site layout and SuDS design; f. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment; g. Include an assessment of the impact of noise on the development; h. Include an assessment of the impact on biodiversity and ecology and provide mitigation where required; i. Provide the required mitigation to the access point off Rothwell Road, with junction improvements required; j. Assess the impact of the additional traffic on a number of junctions in close proximity to the site; k. Not include any housing on the area of designated Historically and Visually Important Local Green Space on the western extent of the site as it extends towards St Giles Church and not result in harm to the character and setting of this Local Green Space; l. Contribute, where appropriate, towards the provision of a footpath along the Ise Valley to Triangular Lodge and through to Rushton; and m. Provide footpath and cycleway improvements to connect the site to the town.

Geddington Sawmill, Grafton Road, Geddington

Land at Geddington Sawmill, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 10 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Provide clearly defined street enclosure to the west of the site through the positioning of buildings and/or stone boundary walls; b. Be supported by a scheme for an assessment and control of noise emanating from the retained sawmill use to demonstrate acceptable impact on the occupiers of new and existing dwellings based on a clear and defined layout which includes the location of all associated plant and equipment in relation to the position of individual residential plots; c. Include a layout which protects the identified Anglian Water 'Water Asset' located within the site, and Anglian Water's access to it; d. Seek to protect and enhance the existing historic stone buildings on the site, and their setting; e. Be supported by a heritage impact assessment which considers the impact of development on the significance of heritage assets; f. Include a tree management scheme which incorporates a survey and management plan to protect the existing boundary along Grafton Road and existing trees within the site; g. Include a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; and h. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment.

Geddington South East

Land at Geddington South East, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 11 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Respond to the local vernacular (e.g. design, scale, and materials) and include gable end chimney stack detailing; b. Ensure that new buildings to the west of the site face on to Kettering Road; c. Provide active frontages where dwellings are adjacent the street or new shared access points; d. Ensure the amenity of occupiers to the north is protected through layout and design, this should include an appropriate separation buffer between properties and their curtilages, as well as appropriate boundary treatments; e. Ensure new buildings are set back from the highway to enhance the frontage and appearance of this gateway location; f. Ensure that the rear of buildings are set back from the eastern boundary of the site in order to maintain the open rural character; g. Ensure that the eastern boundary to the site is treated with soft boundary treatments (e.g. mixed hedging, post and rail, stock fencing, etc); h. Include no more than one single shared vehicular access point adjoining Kettering Road; i. Include a comprehensive landscape scheme which retains and enhances the existing hedgerow and tree line separating the site from Kettering Road (with exception to the creation of single vehicle access); j. Incorporate a scheme for the assessment of potential risk of odour associated with the nearby Geddington Water Recycling Centre which shall demonstrate that an acceptable impact on the occupiers of the new dwellings is achieved without detriment to the continuous operation of the WRC; k. Incorporate a scheme for an assessment and control of noise emanating from Kettering Road to demonstrate acceptable impact on the occupiers of new and existing dwellings; l. Incorporate a housing layout which protects the identified Anglian Water 'Water Asset' located within the site, and Anglian Water's access to it; m. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure the development does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; n. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment; o. Be supported by appropriate evidence of the archaeological potential and significance of the site; and p. Be supported by a heritage impact assessment which considers the impact of development on the significance of heritage assets.

Old Nursery Site, Grafton Road, Geddington

Land at the Old Nursery Site, Grafton Road, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 10 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Ensure that no more than one single vehicular access point connects the site with Grafton Road; b. Demonstrate a high quality design which reflects the historic core, and responds to the local character and vernacular (e.g. design, scale, layout and materials), as well as the site topography; c. Be supported by a comprehensive landscape scheme which retains and enhances the existing tree belt enclosing the eastern and southern boundary (protected by Tree Preservation Order), as well as other mature trees and hedgerows located elsewhere within the site is provided; d. Be supported by a scheme to provide good footpath links to the centre of the village is provided, which may include a pedestrian link bridge to adjacent playing fields/recreation park to the west of the site (over the River Ise); e. Be supported by a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; f. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment; g. Ensure that built development is only located within Flood Zone 1; h. Be supported by a heritage impact assessment which considers the impact of development on the significance of heritage assets; and i. Be supported by an appropriate level of archaeological assessment.

Land to the north of Loddington Road, Great Cransley

Land to the north of Loddington Road, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide between 10 and 15 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Provide for on-site turning for vehicles, for any dwellings which would have a direct frontage access onto Loddington Road; b. Provide a linear scheme along Loddington Road, to respect the existing character and density of this part of the village, although if not viable due to a higher density proposal, it should not detract from the existing density of the built environment in Great Cransley; c. Be spaced to allow the retention of views out to the open countryside; d. Include boundary treatments to the rear of the properties which allow good visual links to the open countryside and planting should be used to create a soft edge to the village. The use of high close-boarded fences or walls to provide a boundary to the open countryside, should be avoided; e. Be accompanied by an archaeological assessment; and f. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land.

Windfall and Infill Development: Principles of Delivery

Windfall and infill development within settlement boundaries, including the complete or partial redevelopment of residential garden land, will generally be accepted in principle providing there is no erosion to the character and appearance of the area and no detrimental effects to the environmental quality, amenity and privacy enjoyed by existing residents. However, infilling through the division of a curtilage or garden development in the areas named below and as shown on the policies map will be resisted in order to protect the distinctive townscape character and retain the range of family dwellings in this part of the town centre and to avoid a negative impact on local residential amenity: i. Gipsy Lane / Northampton Road ii. Warkton Lane / Poplars Farm Road iii. Headlands South of Glebe Avenue

Older Persons Housing

On sites of 50 dwellings or more (or 1.6ha), the Council will seek the provision of a proportion of dwellings that are suitable to meet the needs of older people. In determining the precise proportion, type and tenure, account will be taken of: • the viability of the scheme • evidence of local need; and • the scale and location of the site.

Self-Build and Custom Build Housing

Housing developments of 50 or more dwellings or with a site area of 1.6ha or more, should provide 5% of plots to be made available as self-build or custom build serviced plots. The provision of these plots will take account of: • Evidence of local need • The nature of the development proposed; • and The viability of the development Serviced building plots which have been appropriately marketed at a prevailing market value and which have not been sold after 6 months can be built out by the developer.

Single Plot Exception Sites for Self-build

Single plot affordable exception sites will be supported for self-build housing in the rural area, where the proposal is in accordance with Policy 13 of the Joint Core Strategy and where the applicant: • Is the prospective owner of the proposed affordable dwelling; • Can demonstrate a strong local connection to the village; and • Has a need that is not met by the market. Permitted development rights may also be removed where exceptional circumstances are considered to exist.

Scott Road Garages

Scott Road Garages, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 22 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Maintain public pedestrian and vehicular access through the site to the allotments to the North, and protect access along Public Right of Way VD48; b. Be supported by a heritage impact assessment which considers the impact of development on the significance of the Grade I Registered Park and Garden, and its setting, at Boughton House; c. Be supported by a contaminated land and land stability investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, ensuring that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; d. Incorporate a layout and fenestration which secures a high level of natural surveillance along Scott Road, the main access route through the site and shared access areas within the site; e. Incorporate a high quality landscape scheme (both soft and hard landscaping) which enhances the appearance of the site, particularly along public routes through the site, Scott Road and in publicly visible areas adjacent property boundaries; f. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; g. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment, including an assessment of groundwater flood risk and how this will be mitigated through site design as well the impact on the East Brook Culvert; h. Ensure that surface water flow paths across the site are protected and/or mitigated against through site layout and SuDS design; and i. Safeguard the provision of suitable access for the maintenance of foul drainage infrastructure.

Former Kettering Town Football Club, Rockingham Road

The Former Kettering Town Football Club, Rockingham Road, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development and will provide up to 49 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Be supported by an assessment to determine the stability of the land on which the site is located; b. Allow and facilitate access and potential modifications to the current roundabout on Rockingham Road; c. Provide a contribution to improve existing facilities at North Park, Weekley Glebe Road or an appropriate alternative football pitch facility; d. Include a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; and e. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment to ensure that surface water flood risk will be mitigated against through site layout and SuDS.

Kettering Fire Station, Headlands

Kettering Fire Station, Headlands, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 13 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, ensuring that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; b. Provide vehicular access off Headlands; c. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; and d. Safeguard the provision of suitable access for the maintenance of foul drainage and water supply infrastructure.

Land west of Kettering, Gipsy Lane

Land west of Kettering, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 350 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Protect the amenity of the properties to the east of the site on Gipsy Lane; b. Include suitable mitigation measures to minimise the impact from noise from the A14; c. Include a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; d. Ensure that surface water flow paths across the site are protected and/or mitigated against through site layout and SuDS design; e. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment which includes an assessment of

Glendon Ironworks, Sackville Street

Glendon Ironworks, Sackville Street, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 33 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, ensuring that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; b. Be supported by an assessment to determine the stability of the land on which the site is located; c. Be supported by a heritage assessment for the site; d. Consider the enhancement of the surviving industrial buildings on the site subject to feasibility and viability; e. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; and f. Safeguard the provision of suitable access for the maintenance of foul drainage infrastructure.

Ise Garden Centre, Warkton Lane

Ise Garden Centre, Warkton Lane, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 15 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Provide access to the site which allows sufficient distance between it and the existing service road (Access D) at Deeble Road/Warkton Lane; and b. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land.

Factory adjacent to 52 Lawson Street

The Factory adjacent to 52 Lawson Street, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development and will provide up to 25 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, ensuring that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; b. Provide access off Lawson Street as the preferred access point; c. Conserve and enhance the setting of the Grade II* listed St Mary's Church; d. Include a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land and consider the impact of development on the East Brook Culvert; e. Provide a site specific Flood Risk Assessment to investigate the history of flood risk on and within close proximity of the site; and f. Safeguard the provision of suitable access for the maintenance of water supply infrastructure.

Land to the rear of Cranford Road

Land to the rear of Cranford Road, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development and will provide up to 60 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Be served by a single vehicular access directly on to Cranford Road only; b. Be supported by a scheme for the retention and protection of trees and hedgerows located within the site; c. Be supported by a scheme for the assessment and protection of ecology and ecological features and biodiversity within the site, to ensure that adverse impacts are mitigated to an acceptable level; d. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, ensuring that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; e. Be supported by a foul water drainage strategy to be agreed and implemented prior to occupation of the site; f. Be supported by a detailed Flood Risk Assessment and Surface Water Drainage Assessment which addresses surface water and ground water flood risk as well as ensuring that the development does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; g. Be supported by a scheme to protect occupiers of the site to a satisfactory level, from the adverse impacts of road vibration and noise; h. Be supported by a scheme for the programme of archaeological works in order to record and examine any archaeological features uncovered; and i. Safeguard the provision of suitable access for the maintenance of foul drainage infrastructure.

Land at Wicksteed Park, east of Sussex Road and Kent Place

Land at Wicksteed Park, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development and will provide between 30 - 35 dwellings. The loss of 1.07ha of open space has been compensated by the new provision of 4.4ha of land located to the south east of the parkland. Development proposals for the site will: a. Be of a scale, layout and appearance which responds the site constraints, and the character of existing development and sympathetic towards the surrounding parkland; b. Incorporate a layout and fenestration which secures a high level of natural surveillance throughout the development and across the parkland; c. Include suitable mitigation measures to minimise the impact of noise arising from the Midland Railway line to the south-west end of the site; d. Enhance connectivity between the proposed development and the surrounding residential areas and parkland to create safe and direct pedestrian and cycle routes leading into Kettering Town Centre and Wicksteed Park; e. Ensure permeability within the site for pedestrians and cyclists; f. Be supported by a Transport Statement that will inform the proposal and ensure it addresses access into the site utilising the Patrick Road junction with Pytchley Road and includes suitable measures to mitigate the impact of additional traffic generated (with particular reference to capacity constraints along the Pytchley Road); g. Be supported by an ecological survey to determine the presence of any protected species likely to be impacted by the development and a report setting out mitigation where necessary; h. Be supported by a tree survey to identify which trees must be protected and enhanced and which can be removed to enable development; i. Include appropriate screening to ensure that the historic park and garden's key historic views are not affected by modern development. Be supported by a heritage impact assessment which considers the impact of development on the significance of the Historic Park and Garden; j. Provide a connected network of high-quality landscaping and green infrastructure to enhance the character of the development and to provide amenity and ecological benefits. The design, where appropriate, will protect and enhance the existing landscape boundary features (including hedgerows and mature trees) that align the site as well as biodiversity within the site; k. Be supported by a scheme to deliver improved access, habitat restoration, educational and recreational opportunities to the 4.4ha extension to mitigate the loss of open space to residential development; l. The layout of the development should be designed to take into account any existing sewers and water mains within the site. Any costs incurred for required diversions will be met by the developer; m. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, ensuring that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; n. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; o. Include a site specific Flood Risk Assessment; and p. Safeguard the provision of suitable access for the maintenance of foul and surface water drainage infrastructure.

Land to the West of Mawsley

Land to the West of Mawsley, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 50 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Demonstrate that there is adequate capacity in the sewage treatment works and the foul sewage network; b. Demonstrate that there is adequate capacity in the water supply network; c. Provide safe vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access from Cransley Rise and be served by a loop road which is in accordance with Local Highway Standards; d. Provide a cycle way which connects the two adjacent stubs of cycle way to the north and south of the site; e. Be of a high standard of design and reflect the character, layout and density of the surrounding residential area. Built development should not extend significantly beyond the existing properties on the western end of Cransley Rise and Birch Spinney to minimise landscape impact of development; f. Provide appropriate evidence of the archaeological potential and significance of the site; g. Include a site specific Flood Risk Assessment which addresses surface water and groundwater flooding, this should include a detailed assessment of the level of risk and sets out how the risk will be mitigated; h. Include a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; i. Have particular regard to the existing layout and scale, height, design and massing of buildings and landscaping of Mawsley, in order to minimise amenity impact on neighbouring residential properties; j. Provide appropriate evidence of the ecological potential of the site; k. Be accompanied by a transport assessment which assesses the impact of the development and sets out any mitigation required; and l. Be accompanied by an assessment which considers the impact of development on recreational pressures on the SSSI and sets out appropriate mitigation of any impacts identified, this could include the provision of suitable alternative green spaces at Mawsley.

Two fields on the outskirts of Pytchley

Two fields on the outskirts of Pytchley, as shown on the policies map, are allocated for housing development and will provide 8 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Provide on-site turning, to enable direct access from frontages onto Isham Road; b. Respect the pattern of the built form along Isham Road, and therefore be linear in nature and set back from Isham Road; c. Include an assessment to determine the extent and scale of potential archaeological features; d. Ensure plot sizes are of similar size to those of adjoining properties on Isham Road; and e. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land.

Land to the West of Rothwell

Land to the West of Rothwell, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide up to 300 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Provide safe vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access through the Rothwell North SUE and provide safe cycle and pedestrian access to link the site to development to the east; b. Maintain future opportunities for vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access to land to the south; c. Be supported by a strategic landscaping scheme which protects and enhances the existing landscape to ensure adverse impacts are mitigated; d. Include a GI link along the western boundary of the site to link with the proposed GI corridor in Rothwell North; e. Be supported by a scheme for the assessment and control of noise emanating from the adjacent A6, A14 and surrounding local road network to demonstrate acceptable living conditions are provided for the occupiers of new and existing dwellings; f. Be supported by a transport assessment and mitigate the impact of development on the highway network, including junction 3 of the A14 and the A6/ Rothwell link road junction; g. Be supported by a scheme for the programme of archaeological works in order to record and examine any archaeological features uncovered; h. Only commence once the section of the strategic link road within Rothwell North connecting this site to the A6 is complete; i. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; j. Include a site specific Flood Risk Assessment; and k. Safeguard the provision of suitable access for the maintenance of foul water drainage and water supply infrastructure.

Category A villages

The villages which are designated Category A status are as follows: Ashley, Braybrooke, Broughton, Cranford St. Andrew, Cranford St. John, Geddington, Great Cransley, Harrington, Loddington, Mawsley, Pytchley, Rushton, Stoke Albany, Sutton Bassett, Thorpe Malsor, Weston by Welland and Wilbarston Development in these villages will need to: a. Be in accordance with Policy 11 of the JCS, unless the exceptional circumstances setout in JCS Policies 13 or 25 apply; b. Take into account the level of existing infrastructure and services in the individual villages, as well as the proximity of these to larger settlements; c. Include the re-use, conversion or redevelopment of existing buildings within the defined settlement boundary, as shown on the policies map; or be classed as infill development within the defined settlement boundary; and d. Show consideration and be sympathetic to the existing size, form, character and setting of the village.

Category B villages

The villages which are designated Category B status are as follows: Grafton Underwood, Little Oakley, Newton, Warkton and Weekley Development in these villages will need to: a. Be in accordance with Policies 11 of the JCS, unless the exceptional circumstances set out in JCS Policies 13 or 25 apply; b. Take into account the level of existing infrastructure and services in the individual villages, as well as the proximity of these to larger settlements; c. Include the re-use, conversion or redevelopment of existing buildings within the defined settlement boundary, as shown on the policies map; or be limited to infill development of only 1 or 2 dwellings within the defined settlement boundary provided that this does not harm the characteristics which make these villages special; and d. Show consideration and be sympathetic to the existing size, form, character and setting of the village.

Category C villages

Development in Category C villages would be considered to be in open countryside and therefore is resisted in accordance with Policy 11 of the JCS, unless it can be demonstrated that it would meet the exceptions set out in Policies 13 or 25 of the JCS or Policy RS4 of this plan.

Land to the south of Harborough Road, Stoke Albany

Land to the south of Harborough Road, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development and will provide up to 18 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Be supported by a heritage impact assessment which considers the impact of the development on the significance of the Conservation Area; b. Include a speed survey on Harborough Road which demonstrates that safe access can be provided to the site; c. Be supported by a contaminated land investigation and appropriate mitigation scheme to address any identified contamination, to ensure that there are no unacceptable risks to human health and the natural environment; d. Comprise of a layout which reflects the surrounding residential use in the village, with considerations for the existing density of Stoke Albany; e. Provide sufficient mitigation to minimise the impact of noise from the A427, although development should be located along the frontage of Harborough Road; f. Provide open space, including allotments if a local need is demonstrated, on the southern part of the site, adjacent to the A427; g. Provide a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; h. Include a site specific Flood Risk Assessment; i. Include an ecological assessment which includes an assessment of the hedgerow and wider field and other natural features as well as mitigation measures to minimise any impacts as well as protect and enhance biodiversity; and j. Protect the use of and access to footpath HA9.

Residential Development within the Town Centres

Development proposals for residential development within town centre boundaries of Burton Latimer, Desborough and Rothwell, as defined on the policies maps, (including material changes of use), will be supported where they: a. Are compatible with existing neighbouring and nearby uses; b. Do not result in the loss of viable main town centre uses; c. Provide for sufficient space and access for private amenity and servicing; and d. Preserve an active main town centre use in ground floor level frontages. Proposals for the residential conversion of historic buildings, will be supported where they are suitable for conversion without significant alteration or loss of historic features or character.

Home Farm, Weston by Welland

Home Farm, as shown on the policies map, is allocated for housing development. The site will provide 10 dwellings. Development proposals for the site will: a. Be supported by a heritage impact assessment which considers the impact of development on the significance of the Conservation Area and the adjacent Grade II listed building, No.3 Valley Road (Home Farmhouse); b. Include a layout which reflects the existing pattern of built form in the village and provides a gateway to the village; c. Incorporate a courtyard design with an open parking area, set behind frontage dwellings; d. Include a detailed Flood Risk assessment to ensure that development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land; and e. Include a Surface Water Drainage Assessment to demonstrate that SuDS are being used to ensure that the development is safe and does not increase flood risk to any adjacent land.

To deliver housing in Pytchley to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

To deliver housing in Pytchley to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

To deliver housing in Pytchley to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

To deliver housing in Pytchley to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

To deliver housing in Stoke Albany to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

To deliver housing in Stoke Albany to meet the housing need in the Rural Area

Opportunity Redevelopment Sites within Desborough

Redevelopment will be supported at the following sites as shown on the policies map: The area at the High Street/Station Road area (DE1). Redevelopment should include the creation of a new market square, redevelopment of shop units, car parking and a landmark community building as set out in the Urban Design Framework (UDF) or the identification of a smaller area for the creation of a new market square and parking. The Lawrence's Factory site (DE2). Redevelopment should include mixed use or residential development, proposals should consider the impact of the development on the significance of the Conservation Area, including the Lawrence's Factory building which is a prominent and important historic building. The Station Yard (DE3). Redevelopment should include small scale retail and employment development, with residential or employment above ground floor level. Vacant Co-op Dairy site. (DE4) Redevelopment should include small scale retail and employment development, with residential or employment above ground floor level. Corner of Havelock Street/Station Road (DE5). Redevelopment should include a high quality mixed use scheme.

Settlement Boundaries

The settlement boundaries, shown on the policies map, will be used to interpret whether proposals are within or adjoining settlements for the purpose of Policies 11 and 13 of the Joint Core Strategy (or superseding policies) and Policies RS1 and RS2 of this plan. Land located outside settlement boundaries will be considered open countryside.

Development in the Open Countryside

Development in the open countryside, as shown on the policies map, will be resisted, unless: a. It meets the requirement of Policy 13, 25 or 26 of the JCS, or national policy; or b. It involves the replacement of an existing dwelling; and • the proposal is similar in size and scale to the existing dwelling; • is sited on or close to the position of the original dwelling; and • does not detract from the open and undeveloped character of the countryside; or c. For proposals relating to residential use, the proposal would involve the re-use of redundant or disused buildings and would enhance the immediate setting and: • the building is physically suitable for conversion or retention; • the building is suitable for the proposed use without extensive alteration, rebuiding, or extension; • the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character of the building or surrounding area; and • the proposals would be in keeping with any existing important design characteristics of the building and seek to retain important original features.

Burton Latimer Town Centre Development Principles

Development within the Burton Latimer Town Centre boundary, as defined on the policies map, will: a. Enhance the historic character of the town and reflect the old village; b. Not result in the loss of town centre uses at ground floor level and promote comparison retailing; and c. Abut and front onto the street and provide a good sense of enclosure. Development proposals within Burton Latimer Town Centre boundary will be supported which: d. Provide small scale retail and small scale employment; e. Provide active town centre uses at ground floor level, including shops, services, restaurants, professional and business uses; f. Provide residential or employment development above ground floor level; and g. Give priority to the retention and conversion of historic buildings and buildings of local significance.

Opportunity Redevelopment Sites within Burton Latimer

Redevelopment will be supported at the following sites shown on the policies map: Paddock Court/ Council car park (BL1). Redevelopment should include re-configuration of the existing Council Car Park (off Churchill Way) to deliver public realm, play facility and car parking facility enhancements. Churchill Way Retail Parade (BL2). Redevelopment should include refurbishment of retail units. Churchill Way/ High Street backland areas (BL3). Redevelopment should include active town centre uses at ground floor with residential or business uses above and some small scale parking to support the additional uses. 151 High Street (BL4). Redevelopment should include active town centre uses at ground floor with residential or businesses above and some small scale parking to support additional use.

Proposals for a Medium Sized Foodstore

A development proposal for a medium sized food store serving the Rothwell and Desborough area will be supported where: a. It does not exceed a floorspace area of 2000m² of convenience retail; b. A sequential approach to the location demonstrates that priority is given to the town centre first, in accordance with Policy TCE4; c. It will not result in the displacement of an existing community use or viable business use; and d. It protects and enhances the Green Infrastructure corridors.

Markets - General Principles

Proposals for new or enhanced markets will be supported where: a. They are located within the defined town centre boundary, as shown on the policies map; b. Market proposals/sites do not displace existing main town centres uses or existing markets, unless these uses/markets are relocated elsewhere within the defined town centre boundary which is not to their detriment, and the proposal enhances the existing available retail offer; c. Existing main town centres uses are not obscured or obstructed by the positioning of a new market or alteration to an existing market, ensuring that any proposal makes a positive contribution to existing retail and service offers within the town; and d. The trading area of market sites occupy a level surface to facilitate pedestrian access, layout, and appearance of markets.

Application of the Sequential Test

Development proposals for main town centres uses not located within a defined town centre, as shown on the policies map, or in accordance with an up-to-date Local Plan shall be accompanied by a sequential assessment in accordance with Section 7 of the National Planning Policy Framework, unless the proposal relates to: a. a small scale rural office use or small scale rural development; b. the creation of local centres to meet the day to day needs of residents in Sustainable Urban Extensions; or c. a small scale retail, leisure, entertainment or recreation use located to serve its immediate local area of a limited scale and type limited to local significance only.

Locally Set Impact Assessment Threshold

Unless they meet the exceptions set out in JCS Policy 12 (g) proposals for retail, leisure and office development located outside of the defined town centre, as shown on the policies map, and not in accordance with an up-to-date Local Plan, will require an Impact Assessment in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework where the resulting floorspace of the proposed use (including enlargements) exceeds the following locally set thresholds: • Kettering – 750m2 • Burton Latimer – 400m2 • Desborough – 300m2 • Rothwell – 500m2 Where the resulting floorspace of a proposed use/development falls below the above threshold in the respective town, then an impact assessment will not normally be required. In some instances, proposals will still require an impact assessment, where it is evident that cumulative impacts are likely to give rise to significant harm to the vitality and viability of a town centre.

Protection of Local Centres

The Council will resist the loss of local shopping facilities within Local Centres, as set out below and with the exception of those in the SUEs identified on the policies map, in order to meet local needs. • Belvoir Drive, Barton Seagrave; • Bignal Court, Lake Avenue, Kettering; • Brambleside, Kettering; • Cedar Road, Kettering; • Grange Place, Kettering; • Hampden Crescent, Kettering; • Hawthorn Road, Kettering; • St. Johns Road, Kettering; • St. Stephens Road, Kettering • Hanwood Park SUE, Kettering • Rothwell North SUE • Desborough North SUE