RADSTOCK NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Radstock Neighbourhood Development Plan

Radstock comprises Clandown, Haydon, Radstock Centre, Tyning and Writhlington.

Our vision for the future of Radstock:

To create a thriving, diverse, and positive community where everyone can enjoy a happy healthy life.

The challenge of climate change influences all of us. The Town Council declared a climate emergency in January 2020, and this is taken as a priority in all decisions.

What will it look like?

A community where:

• There are enough homes to meet local needs.

• There are sufficient community spaces for activities and events.

• Heritage and the environment are celebrated, protected, and enhanced.

• Businesses are enabled to grow and provide local sustainable employment.

• Infrastructure and services promote connectivity and support the area as a positive place to live and work.

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

Neighbourhood planning gives communities influence to set out a positive vision for how they want their local area to develop and grow over the next 20 years. Communities are consulted on the types of development which meet their needs and the infrastructure required to support it. Other issues such as employment, services, heritage and the environment can also be addressed.

Introduced through the Localism Act 2011, Neighbourhood Planning is an important document with real legal force. The objective of the Neighbourhood Plan is to complement the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area.

Radstock’s Neighbourhood Development Plan, once approved, will become part of the Bath & North East Somerset Local Plan.

How we get there – Goals

Housing

• New developments are restricted to within the local housing development boundary.

• Brown field sites are prioritised for development.

• Buildings reflect local character and distinctiveness.

• New homes are located within easy reach of local services and amenities.

• New homes meet or exceed the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s high standards of design and energy efficiency.

• Developments meet the identified needs of Radstock.

Infrastructure and Services

• Car dependence is reduced with increased access to public transport, safe cycle networks and footpaths.

• Existing footpaths are well maintained with new footpaths installed linking services and facilities.

• Increased availability of transport networks, reduce congestion on our major and minor roads.

• Radstock has a broad range of thriving retail businesses, reducing the need to travel elsewhere.

• Amenities, services, and infrastructure are enhanced to meet the needs of existing and new residents.

Community

• The communities which make up Radstock are given equal attention in terms of planning, infrastructure, business development, heritage and environment.

• Community facilities are developed, enhanced and benefit everyone.

• Residents live healthier and more active lives with easier access to healthcare.

Business and Employment

• Existing businesses are supported; new businesses are attracted to Radstock.

• Recreational and tourism activities bring business to the area.

• Existing industrial estates are safeguarded.

• A thriving mix of shops are available in Radstock.

• The quality and quantity of employment in Radstock is maximised to reduce out-commuting.

Heritage and Environment

• The rich heritage of Radstock is preserved and celebrated.

• Green spaces, rural landscape and open countryside views surrounding Radstock are protected and maintained.

• Radstock’s wide range of flora and fauna are protected and enhanced.

• Measures to improve the local biodiversity and the sustainability of the natural environment are established.

Radstock is a prosperous and interesting place in which to live, work and visit.