CIL03 Appendix 5 – Draft Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP), October 2014

📘 Plain Language Summary of CIL03 Appendix 5 – Draft Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP), October 2014
This document summarises the original Infrastructure Delivery Plan used by East Hampshire District Council in 2014. It outlines key infrastructure projects, needs, and delivery mechanisms required to support new development. The original technical text has been translated into simpler language, section by section, while preserving its meaning.

1. Introduction

This section explains that the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) is a key part of the Local Plan. It identifies what roads, schools, medical services, open spaces, and utilities are needed to support future development in East Hampshire.

The IDP aims to:

  • Link infrastructure needs to the housing and job growth set out in the Local Plan.
  • Highlight what projects are essential, when they are needed, and how they might be paid for.
  • Help the council decide where and how Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) money and Section 106 (S106) planning obligations should be used.

2. The Role of the IDP

The IDP supports the Local Plan Core Strategy. It helps prove that new development is realistic and won’t overwhelm local services. The IDP is a “living document” — it will be updated regularly.

It provides:

  • A list of infrastructure needed across East Hampshire.
  • A review of existing services.
  • A way to check if services can cope with more people.
  • Support for new policies and sites proposed in the Local Plan.

3. Categories of Infrastructure

The document groups infrastructure into six main areas:

  • Transport – roads, public transport, walking, and cycling routes.
  • Utilities – water, sewerage, electricity, gas, telecoms.
  • Social and Community – schools, libraries, community halls.
  • Green Infrastructure – parks, nature reserves, open space.
  • Emergency Services – police, fire, ambulance.
  • Health – GPs, dentists, hospitals.

4. How Infrastructure Is Assessed

The council worked with service providers to:

  • Check current capacity.
  • Look at where and when pressure will grow due to new development.
  • Plan upgrades, new facilities, or changes needed.

The plan also looks at funding sources, such as:

  • Government funding.
  • Developer contributions (via CIL or S106).
  • Grants and private investment.

Each project is ranked as:

  • Critical – must be in place for development to go ahead.
  • Necessary – important but not an immediate block to development.
  • Desirable – nice to have, improves quality of life.

5. Key Findings and Themes

  • Water and wastewater services: Southern Water and Thames Water have capacity, but upgrades are needed in some places.
  • Electricity: No major issues identified at the time, but local upgrades might be needed.
  • Transport: Significant investment needed in roads and sustainable transport options (e.g. buses, cycling).
  • Schools: New primary and secondary places will be needed where housing growth is focused.
  • Health: GP services will need expansion in growing towns and villages.
  • Green spaces: Need for both new parks and improved access to existing green areas.

6. Next Steps

  • The IDP will be updated as development plans evolve.
  • The council will work closely with infrastructure providers.
  • The IDP will guide decisions on funding and prioritisation.

7. Using the IDP

The council will use the IDP to:

  • Inform future CIL spending plans.
  • Support planning decisions.
  • Demonstrate that growth is sustainable.

Developers should also use the IDP to understand:

  • What infrastructure their projects might require.
  • What contributions (money or land) may be expected.