Creating Healthy Places Dawn Phillips Public Health Manager

Creating Healthy Places Dawn Phillips Public Health Manager North Tyneside Council Dawn. phillips@northtyneside. gov. uk

19 th century Waggonways network once used to haul coal to ships on the River Tyne North Tyneside Assets

1329 metres A Child born in the more deprived areas of North Tyneside on average lives 10 years less than a child born in the least deprived area of the borough

The Obesogenic Environment Its often difficult to make healthy lifestyle choices in the environments that we live in!

Public Health Returns to the Local Authority 2013 Key Drivers An opportunity to change the focus from treating sickness to actively promoting health and wellbeing

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2012 Demonstrates how the planning system can play an important role in promoting healthy communities, leading to reductions in health inequalities, better access to healthy food, reduced obesity, more physical activity, better mental health and wellbeing, and improved air quality.

North Tyneside Local Plan Establishes a framework for sustainable development in the Borough up to 2032 Sets out the policies and proposals to guide planning decisions Covers wider range of policy matters, including: • • • The homes and jobs needed in the Borough Retail, leisure and other commercial development Infrastructure provision for transport, telecommunications, waste management, flood risk etc Provision of health facilities, community infrastructure etc Conservation and enhancement of the natural, built and historic environment

Local Plan: Murton Gap and Killingworth Moor • Approx 3000 homes at Murton / 2000 homes at Killingworth • 17 hectares of employment land on Killingworth • Convenience retail of approx. 1500 sqm • Primary schools at both sites • Secondary school at Killingworth • New link roads through both sites • Connected, safe and secure cycle and pedestrian links • Retained, connected and enhanced biodiversity • Well integrated and strategic green spaces for recreation • Potential metro stations at both sites

Murton Gap and Killingworth Moor Concept Plan

Concept Plan Local Plan/Concept Plans Masterplan Detailed Masterplan Planning Application

Creating Healthy Places Workshop Objectives: v Communicate a vision for Killingworth Moor and Murton Gap v Highlight evidence and good practice in planning for health v Identify and explore design features of environments which can contribute to health and wellbeing v Explore opportunities for further partnership working between housing, planning, health, adult social care and others in the future

Murton Gap and Killingworth Moor Workstreams Education Transport Waste Energy ICT/Digital Health

Green Space Local authorities play a vital role in protecting, maintaining and improving local green spaces and can create new areas of green space to improve access for all communities Benefits improved mental health and wellbeing Lower overweight and obesity levels Lower BMI Increased longevity

Murton Gap and Killingworth Moor Workstreams Health & Wellbeing Board Education Transport Waste Energy ICT/Digital Health

Healthy Design Principles / priorities… • Social and community service hub, potentially comprising colocated health services, village hall and other potential services • Inclusive estate wide design –toilets, benches, pavements, crossings, signage, lighting etc. • Pedestrian prioritisation – reduced speed zones, car free zones, parking control, reduced car parking provision etc • Green space for multiple use – community gardens, allotments, sensory gardens, play spaces, outdoor sports/leisure space etc • Healthy and inclusive housing design – lifetime homes standards, dementia friendly design, technology etc

Public Health and Planning: A developing relationship… Creating Healthy Places W’Shop Healthy Town Bid Oct 2015 Takeaway Policy Nov 2016 Sep 2016 Feb 2016 A 5 TCPA Board Action Days Ongoing Nov 2015 Health & Wellbeing Research & Meetings Local Plan Inspection

Next Steps… • Secure healthy design features through relevant departments in the council • Secure remaining design features via negotiation and community levy's with Land owners/Developers Infrastructure only takes you so far… • Public health, education and engagement with the community critical