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| Unitary Development
Plan - Adopted 1 March 2005 |
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Chapter 12
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LOCAL STRATEGIES AND PLAN PROPOSALS
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HAMPTON AND HAMPTON HILL
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Hampton and Hampton Hill are predominantly
residential areas, and are generally of high environmental quality
with certain areas important to local history. Hampton is on the edge
of the green belt. Bushy Park and the golf courses at Fulwell Park
are important open spaces and the River Thames is a valuable amenity.
This stretch of the river is heavily used for boating at weekends
during the summer months. Hampton Court is, of course, one of London's
foremost tourist attractions. The development at Hampton Nursery Lands
has provided the area with a local shopping centre and new parks.
It has also provided an opportunity for the Council to implement its
'dual use' policy at the new sports hall and Hampton Community College
playing fields. However there is still a need to improve health, education
and community facilities, particularly in Hampton Nursery Lands. Priority
is given to improving the amenities and meeting the needs of residents.
The Council recognises that further action is needed to overcome public
open space deficiencies in the Hampton area, although the new village
green at Station Road has reduced the shortfall. |
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Heavy through traffic is a major problem,
especially on the Hampton Court Road, Thames Street and Uxbridge Road.
The Council will continue to monitor the traffic impact of the superstore
at the St Clares Nursery site on highway conditions on the Uxbridge
Road, together with its effects on trade in local centres. There are
parking problems, especially at Hampton Station and Hampton Village,
Hampton Hill High Street, and Fulwell Station. Hampton Village also
suffers from heavy traffic and its appearance is seriously affected
by vacant buildings and sites along Thames Street. These problems
make it a priority for environmental improvements through the refurbishment
and rehabilitation of existing buildings, development of new buildings
to a high standard of design, improvements to pedestrian alleys leading
to the riverside and achievement of rear servicing arrangements to
properties on Thames Street and the riverside. It is anticipated that
land, including reservoirs and filter beds, at the Hampton Water Works
will become surplus during the period of the Plan. It will be necessary
to ensure that any new operational buildings sought by the Thames
Water will have a minimal visual and ecological impact on the green
belt, and that any surplus buildings or land are brought into an appropriate
use. Aircraft noise is also a problem in both areas. |
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For Hampton and Hampton Hill the Plan
seeks especially to: |
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Relevant policies |
| (1) |
protect the character and quality of Hampton Court, Bushy
Park and the riverside which are of metropolitan importance,
as well as being attractive local features; |
STG
2,
ENV 5, 1,
26,
BLT 3 |
| (2) |
protect the green belt and ensure that if any non- operational
water works land becomes available, it is used in a productive
and appropriate open land use and its nature conservation potential
enhanced; |
STG
2
ENV 2 |
| (3) |
protect and enhance the conservation areas at Hampton Court
Green, Hampton Village, Hampton Hill High Street, Joanna Southcott
Chapel and Platts Eyot, and protect historic buildings in the
area in accordance with the Hampton Court Green and Hampton
Village conservation area study, and encourage the preservation
of the Brew House and Hampton Court Palace which are scheduled
monuments; |
STG
2
BLT 2, 3,
4 |
| (4) |
reduce parking problems in the area should opportunities arise; |
STG
11
TRN 21, 22 |
| (5) |
protect the local shopping centres at Hampton Village, Hampton
Hill High Street and Hampton Nursery Lands, and preserve isolated
shops in the sizeable residential areas which are beyond easy
walking distance of these centres; |
STG
4
TC 5, 6,
7 |
| (6) |
minimise the adverse effects of the large numbers of visitors
to the area; |
STG
10
EMP 8 |
| (7) |
avoid further congestion on the river by reducing moorings
on the main channel where this is feasible and limiting other
developments which would add to congestion on the river; |
ENV 31 |
| (8) |
improve public access to the riverside by increasing public
open space and extending riverside walks, e.g. from Hampton
Village towards Platts Eyot, should opportunities arise; |
ENV 27 |
| (9) |
improve provision and quality of public open spaces in the
area and seek opportunities to provide public open space for
residents in Fulwell and in an area centred on Percy Road and
Oldfield Road, all of which are beyond walking distance of a
local park; |
STG
7
ENV 11 |
| (10) |
secure environmental improvements in Hampton Village and Hampton
Hill conservation areas, and in Burtons Road, Priory Road and
opposite Platts Eyot; and tree planting in areas including Broad
Lane, Hanworth Road, Hampton Hill High Street and adjoining
streets, Hatherop Recreation Ground, Hampton Court Road and
Hampton Court Bridge; |
STG
1
BLT 26 |
| (11) |
make use of any further opportunities that may arise to improve
the local environment, particularly in Hampton Village and Hampton
Hill; |
STG
1
BLT 26 |
| (12) |
improve health, education and other public services through
the provision of new, replacement and improved facilities and
by the community use of facilities at various schools; |
CCE 4,
8, 9 |
| (13) |
encourage the improvement of the housing stock and residential
environment and where appropriate seek area-wide improvement; |
BLT 26
HSG 16, 17 |
| (14) |
ensure that parking problems in residential streets do not
get any worse, and investigate and consult on the possible introduction
of controlled parking zones around Hampton Village, Hampton
Hill and Fulwell to alleviate some of the parking problems; |
STG
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TRN 4, 3,
21, 22
HSG 13 |
| (15) |
press for a reduction in aircraft and helicopter noise and
oppose changes in aviation activity which would increase the
scale of the problem; |
STG
11
TRN 28 |
| (16) |
continue to protect historic gardens at Bushy Park, Garricks
Villa, Hampton Court and Hampton Court House; |
STG
2
ENV 10 |
| (17) |
undertake area traffic studies in Fulwell, Hampton Hill, the
Hamptons and Hampton Nursery Lands and investigate measures
to restrain traffic, to relieve residential roads from through
traffic and improve road safety; |
STG
11
TRN 19 |
| (18) |
provide a co-ordinated pedestrian signposting system; |
TRN 9 |
| (19) |
improve the Hampton Nursery Lands central area, including
redevelopment where appropriate; |
CCE 12,
20 |
| (20) |
prevent an increase in unsightly car parking in front gardens
where possible through planning powers and by publicising the
design guidance leaflet published by the Council; |
STG
2
BLT 28 |
| (21) |
Achieve the regeneration of Platts Eyot and in particular
the repair and use of the Listed Buildings, the retention of
the working community and the other objectives of the conservation
area study. |
ENV 28 |
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The proposals for Hampton and Hampton
Hill are: |
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| No. |
SITE |
PROPOSAL |
JUSTIFICATION |
IMPLEMENTATION |
H1
(see H23) |
LAND & BUILDINGS AT HAMPTON WATER TREATMENT WORKS |
CONVERSION OF REDUNDANT THAMES WATER BUILDINGS FOR BUSINESS,
RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER COMPATIBLE USES TOGETHER WITH RE-USE OF
THE ASSOCIATED FILTER BEDS AND SURROUNDING LAND. |
Thames Water has indicated that the eastern part of the treatment
works will become surplus to requirements. Conversion of listed
buildings for mixed use development (business, residential and
other compatible uses) is desirable to ensure their retention
and provide the opportunity for a mixed use development allowing
a working community to develop, and reducing the need to travel.
However, the achievement of such objectives may necessitate
development going outside and beyond the footprints of the listed
buildings. The nature of such development would need to be assessed
with reference to the site’s green belt designation. Development
would be limited to the minimum necessary to achieve viability
and this would be demonstrated through detailed financial analysis.
Any permission granted would be subject to a legal agreement
to ensure that the conversion of the listed buildings is phased
in relation to new development. With the foregoing possible
exception, the existing water treatment lagoons should be retained
to preserve the open area which has an important relationship
with the river and forms a setting for the listed buildings.
Proposals should have regard to the improvement of links to
the riverside, the creation of a public riverside walkway, and
the improvement of pedestrian and cycle links to the site. Mature
trees along the Lower Sunbury Road and the riverside must be
retained. |
Private |
| H2 |
SUNNYSIDE RESERVOIR, LOWER SUNBURY ROAD, HAMPTON |
WATER BASED SPORT, RECREATIONAL USES |
If declared surplus to the requirements of Thames Water, the
site should provide additional water based sport or recreational
uses compatible with the site's green belt and nature conservation
designation and its riverside location. Access by alternative
means to the car to be encouraged. |
Private sector, site currently in Thames Water ownership. |
| H3 |
HYDES FIELD, UPPER SUNBURY ROAD, HAMPTON |
SHORT STAY CAMPING AND CARAVANNING |
To provide facilities for tourism. Any scheme must be designed
to have the minimum adverse effect on the green belt. Ancillary
buildings must be modest in scale and sited so as to be unobtrusive.
Extensive landscaping to the margins of the site would be expected.
Vehicular access to the site must satisfy highway safety requirements.
The site is designated by the London Ecology Unit as a Site
of Borough Importance for nature conservation and any proposal
must retain and enhance the nature conservation value of the
site. |
Private |
| H4 |
FULWELL PARK, ADJOINING TWICKENHAM GOLF COURSE |
INTENSIFICATION OF SPORTS USE INCLUDING PROVISION OF INDOOR
AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES, CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND |
To increase local provision for both indoor and outdoor sports
for which there is a need. To make up for a deficiency in play
space in the area. Any buildings must be carefully screened
and sited so as not to detract from the open appearance of the
land. Development must be designed to retain features of nature
conservation importance on the site, or where this is impracticable,
to create new habitats and features which should be appropriately
managed through a legal agreement. Access by alternative means
to the car to be encouraged. |
Council / private sector |
| H5 |
HAMPTON STATION |
INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS |
To improve interchange facilities including pedestrian and
cycle access, cycle parking, and bus interchange information
systems. To improve information, mobility and access for people
with disabilities. |
Railtrack |
| H6 |
NORTH END OF OAK AVENUE, HAMPTON |
RECREATION USE |
Site held for open recreation use compatible with green belt
and district park function including possible allotments, currently
leased for equestrian use. |
Council |
| H7 |
NORTH END OF OAK AVENUE, HAMPTON |
PROVISION OF BRIDLE PATH |
To provide a riding route for the horses and ponies stabled
in the area, away from roads and footpaths. |
Council |
| H8 |
BUCKINGHAM JM/I SCHOOL |
INCREASED COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL |
To increase links with the community desired by governors
and implement the Council's dual use policy. Access by alternative
means to the car to be encouraged. |
Council, voluntary groups, school governors |
| H9 |
BEVEREE, BEAVER CLOSE |
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND |
To relieve the shortage of children's playgrounds in the area.
The scheme must be designed to retain features of nature conservation
importance and protect the character of the conservation area. |
Council |
| H10 |
HAMPTON INFANTS SCHOOL, RIPLEY ROAD |
USE OF SCHOOL PLAYGROUND OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS SUPERVISED BY
A SUITABLE COMMUNITY GROUP. |
To relieve the shortage of children's playgrounds in the area,
and to implement the Council's dual use policy. |
Council, voluntary groups, school governors. |
| H11 |
HAMPTON JUNIOR SCHOOL, PERCY ROAD |
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO SCHOOL BUILDING AND USE OF SCHOOL
PLAYGROUND OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS SUPERVISED BY A SUITABLE COMMUNITY
GROUP |
To meet the educational needs of the school and to relieve
the shortage of children's playgrounds in the area, and to implement
the Council's dual use policy. Access by alternative means to
the car to be encouraged. |
Council, voluntary groups, school governors |
| H12 |
PAGE'S GREEN, HAMPTON NURSERY LANDS |
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND |
To relieve the shortage of children's play facilities in the
area. |
Council |
| H13 |
HAMPTON NURSERY LANDS, LAND ADJACENT TO BUCKINGHAM SCHOOL
PLAYING FIELDS |
HOSPICE |
To improve health care facilities. |
Council, district health authority, private |
| H14 |
HATHEROP RECREATION GROUND |
IMPROVEMENTS TO RECREATION GROUND, INCLUDING PAVILION, CHILDREN'S
PLAYGROUND AND TREE PLANTING |
New and improved facilities, construction of a limited car
park, tree planting, establishment of a nature conservation
area and a dog free area will enhance the recreational facilities
and lead to increased use, and will contribute to the enhancement
of wider green belt area. There is a need to replace the existing
pavilion and to improve the children's playground. The car park
should be carefully sited to minimise its effect on residential
amenity and intrusion into the open space, with access via the
existing Hatherop Road entrance. Access by alternative means
to the car will be encouraged. |
Council |
| H15 |
PLATTS EYOT, LOWER SUNBURY RD, HAMPTON |
MIXED USES WHICH WILL ASSIST IN IMPROVING THE ISLAND’S ECONOMIC
VIABILITY AND REGENERATION, AND IN PARTICULAR IT’S LISTED BUILDINGS,
WILL BE ENCOURAGED, WHERE THE SPECIAL CHARACTER OR APPEARANCE
OF THE ISLAND WOULD BE PRESERVED OR ENHANCED. SUITABLE USES
INCLUDE BUSINESS OR INDUSTRIAL (B1 OR B2), LEISURE AND RESIDENTIAL.
LIMITED VEHICULAR ACCESS SUBJECT TO MEETING THE TESTS BELOW. |
The Council recognises the need for regeneration of the island
which will enable repair and use of the listed buildings, (preferably
for boat-building and/or repair, and related or complementary
uses), and retaining a working community with B1/B2 uses on
the island to improve its economy. Supplementary planning guidance
(Platts Eyot conservation area study, December 1998) sets out
in detail the special interest, opportunities and constraints
which the Council would expect to guide any regeneration proposals.
In order to reverse the economic decline on the island, appropriate
redevelopment will be encouraged, particularly in those areas
identified in the SPG, where it would preserve or enhance the
character or appearance of the conservation area. The island,
outside the green belt should primarily be for employment-generating
uses. Some residential use may be acceptable provided its extent,
scale, design, concept and layout is consistent with the existing
character as set out in the SPG, and recognises and reinforces
the unusual nature of the island and its setting. Live-work
units, incorporating a specifically-identified element of B1
use, would be appropriate. Docks, wharves and slipways must
be retained, and important trees are to be kept to ensure there
is no adverse effect on the green belt and Thames Policy Area.
Any proposal to provide a bridge for vehicular access, and related
enabling development, would be assessed on its merits, including
quality and sensitivity of design; the Council would take into
consideration the level of overall benefit to the island’s economic
viability, the consequent contribution to the regeneration of
the listed buildings, and the effect on the character of the
island and the river environment. Platts Eyot is part of the
River Thames Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation
designated by the London Ecology Unit and any proposals would
be required to protect and enhance the nature conservation value
of the site. |
Private |
| H16 |
CHURCH STREET / HIGH STREET |
PAVING AND STREET LIGHTING |
To create a pedestrian priority area and allow environmental
improvement; to enhance the conservation area and to improve
the setting of historic buildings. |
Council |
| H17 |
CHURCH STREET |
REDUCTION IN CARRIAGEWAY WIDTH. |
To improve facilities for pedestrians and reduce the effect
of parked cars, and to enhance the conservation area. |
Council |
| H18 |
STATION ROAD / ORMOND AVENUE / TUDOR ROAD / OLDFIELD ROAD |
JUNCTION IMPROVEMENT |
To improve road safety. |
Council |
| H19 |
HIGH STREET / THAMES STREET |
JUNCTION IMPROVEMENT |
To improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists,
and to help buses. |
Council |
| H20 |
THAMES STREET / CHURCH STREET, HAMPTON |
TRAFFIC SIGNALS |
To improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists,
and to help buses. |
Council |
| H21 |
HAMPTON COURT RD/CHESTNUT AVENUE |
JUNCTION REALIGNMENT AND IMPROVEMENT |
To improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists,
and to help buses. |
Council |
| H22 |
FULWELL BUS GARAGE / RAIL STATION |
INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS |
To improve rail-bus interchange facilities by improving pedestrian
links as well as helping cyclists. To improve public information
systems and access for people with disabilities. |
Council |
| H23 |
HAMPTON WATER WORKS |
OPERATIONAL WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT |
To meet the operational requirements for essential water treatment
works subject to the limitations below and in particular the
need to maintain the openness of the green belt, in particular
the filter bed and reservoir areas. The water treatment works
is a major developed site in the green belt (PPG 2, Annexe C).
Planning permission will normally be granted for infilling,
or partial redevelopment for essential water treatment related
purposes providing that:
a) it is within the proposal site as identified on the
proposals map;
b) it will have no greater impact on the openness or purposes
of including land in the green belt than the existing development;
c) it will not exceed the height of the majority of the
existing surrounding buildings or structures on the site or
lead to a major increase in the developed proportion of the
site. The filter beds and other visually open areas are not
considered to be part of the developed area for the purposes
of this policy; and
d) There will be no adverse impact on the character and
appearance of the landscape or the visual amenities of the green
belt, particularly in relation to the open filter beds and reservoirs.
Reason: To recognise the need to provide for appropriate operational
development. |
Private |
| H24 |
Former Council Depot Oldfield Road |
HOUSING |
Site surplus to Council’s requirements. Residential use will
be compatible with surrounding area. |
Private |
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