Interim Planning Policy Framework (3.5MB PDF file)

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Summary (186KB PDF file)

1 Introduction (187KB PDF file)

  • Purpose of an Interim Planning Policy Framework for Blackhorse Lane
  • Status of the framework
  • How the plan was developed

2 The Blackhorse Lane area (338KB PDF file)

  • Description of the area
  • Strategic context
  • Local issues

3 Vision and objectives (144KB PDF file)

4 Key diagram (340KB PDF file)

5 Development sites (860KB PDF file)

6 Objective 1: A new centre around the station (377KB PDF file)

  • The need for a new Neighbourhood Centre
  • The Blackhorse Lane Neighbourhood Centre

7 Objective 2: Bringing the country into the city (456KB PDF file)

  • The potential for improved access to the Lee Valley Regional Park
  • Improved access, views and signage
  • Proposed waterfront park
  • Recreation opportunities
  • Greening the area
  • Other policy considerations

8 Objective 3: Meeting housing need (356KB PDF file)

  • Housing targets and need
  • Proposed housing and mixed used development in Blackhorse Lane
  • Design of housing and mixed use developments
  • Housing tenure, type and density
  • Sustainable development and flood risk

9 Objective 4: A 21st century business area (844KB PDF file)

  • Regional and sub-regional demand for employment land and the policy response
  • The Blackhorse Lane labour market
  • Industrial estates in the Blackhorse Lane area: key issues
  • The strategy for employment and industry in Blackhorse Lane
  • Employment land outside of the Strategic Employment Location
  • A vision for the Blackhorse Lane Strategic Employment Location
  • Access to employment for local residents

10 Objective 5: New horizons for local people (347KB PDF file)

  • Key sites for new or improved services
  • Education and childcare
  • Health
  • Community, voluntary and faith centres
  • Community safety

11 Objective 6: Managing traffic and encouraging sustainable transport (358KB PDF file)

  • Existing situation – key issues
  • Impact of proposed developments
  • Transport strategy and policies

12 Design and development principles (195KB PDF file)

  • Planning Applications
  • Station Area (sites BHL1, BHL2 and BHL3)
  • Sutherland Road (sites BHL4, BHL5 and BHL6)
  • Billet / Kimberley (site BHL7)

13 Planning Obligations (59KB PDF file)

14.Translation (81KB PDF file)