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QUAKERS WALK, DEVIZES
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Purpose of this Planning Brief
1.1 In April 2004, Kennet District Council adopted its
Replacement Local Plan. Policies HC9 and HC38 (and
Inset Map 1- Devizes) specifically identify the Quakers
Walk site for development, to comprise approximately
230 residential units and a new primary school. The site
area extends to approximately 11 hectares and is
situated to the north east of Devizes.
1.2 The purpose of this Planning Brief is to establish the
principles that will guide development of the Quakers
Walk site. It has been prepared by Carter Jonas LLP and
LHC Urban Design, in consultation with Kennet District
Council, on behalf of the Society of Merchant Venturers.
1.3 This Planning Brief fulfils the requirements of Local Plan
Policy PD1 and the supporting text relating to Planning
Briefs and Statements of Design Principles. It also
addresses the specific requirements of Policy HC9 and
other relevant policies contained within the Kennet Local
Plan.
1.4 Comments received from local residents at the public
consultation events held in early 2005 have had a
significant influence on the development principles
contained within this Planning Brief. A key objective for
the Planning Brief will be to ensure that the impact of
new development on the immediate surrounding
environment is kept to a minimum, whilst at the same
time maximising local community benefits.
The Consultation Process
1.5 This Planning Brief has been prepared following detailed
discussions with Officers at Kennet District Council,
Wiltshire County Council (as Highways Authority and
Education Authority) and other key stakeholders. An
assessment of the site and surrounding area has been
undertaken and a comprehensive programme of public
consultation completed during January and April 2005.
The consultation programme accords with guidance in
Planning Policy Statement 12 and the emerging Kennet
Statement of Community Involvement.
Figure 1.1: Site in context
(Source Kennet Local Plan)
Figure 1.2: Devizes public
consultation
FIGURE 1.2
FIGURE 1.1
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May 2005
Issue Number 1